Sunday 20th September 2009

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus said to his disciples: 'If anyone wants to be first he/she must make himself/herself least of all and servant of all.' Whoever said that religion is the opium of the people obviously never read the Gospels because if opium was nearly as difficult to take as some of the things that Jesus said there would be very few people taking it! And yet the truth is that only his way works. We all want to be first in so many different ways. We can see people in every sphere of life going around puffed up with their self-importance, often putting others down in order to keep their position. It is the opposite to the way of Jesus and can never lead to lasting happiness. This week again we are invited to practise putting other people first, especially in our families and communities, and know the joy that this brings.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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SUNDAY 20th September, 2009

Sunday Mass Times.

Vigil 6pm. 9am and 11am.

Confessions after Vigil Mass.

 

Weekday Mass Times

Monday –Wednesday 9.30am

Thursday 7.30pm

Friday 9.30am

Saturday 10am (Confessions after Mass)

Readers for Sunday 20th September 2009

Vigil 6pm: John McCarron

9am: Lean Chambers

11am: Joan Lafferty

Eucharistic Ministers for September

6pm Vigil: Aidan Boyle,
Siobhan Doherty

9am: Anne Dixon

11am: Nina Ling, Jimmy Logue
Bridie McKenna

Hand Sanitizer is now available for Eucharistic Ministers before and after distributing Holy Communion at the sanctuary side table.

Deaths

Kathleen Carlin, 10 Greenmount, Claudy

(sister of Tommy Curley)

 

Anniversaries

James McGinley, Joseph Edwards(Snr),

Billy Duddy

 

Offertory Collection

Sunday 13th September £1101
Thank You for your continued generosity

African Children's Choir
Our thanks to all who assisted or provided refreshments for the African Children's Choir. Our thanks also to all who donated to make this evening a great success. Amount raised £3300. We wish these children from the North Eastern Region of South Africa every blessing and prayerful help for their futures.

‘Do this in Memory’
A meeting for all parents/guardians of P4 children who are preparing for their First Holy Communion in 2010 will take place in the Pastoral Centre this Monday 21st September at 7pm. It is important that all attend. The first ‘Do this in Memory Mass’ will be held in St Mary’s Church next Sunday at the 11am Mass.

Year 13 Students
A meeting of Year 13 Students from the Ardmore Parish will take place in the Pastoral Centre this Tuesday at 7.30pm. Your attendance is appreciated. Parents Welcome.

Annual Derry Diocesan Pioneer Mass
The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Seamus Hegarty at 3pm on Sunday 18th October in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. All pioneers and their friends are earnestly requested to make every effort to attend.

Ardmore GAA Lotto Results
Week 36 Jackpot £1600. Numbers were 8-13-18 No winner this week. £50 won by Garrett McLaughlin. Next weeks Jackpot £1700

Ardmore Ladies GAA Football Team– Ceili
Ceili in the Pastoral Centre on Sunday 20th September 8pm– 11pm. Admission is £5 incl Supper. Everyone welcome to come along and enjoy the craic!

GOOD LUCK WISHES
Good Luck to Una Gavin and her son Barry of Lisdillon Road who are taking part in the Great Northern Run in Newcastle on Sunday. They are raising much needed funds for Foyle Hospice. www.justgiving.com-unagavin

 

Derry City Football Club
Liverpool Legends will come up against the Derry City Treble winning side of 1989 on Sunday 27th September 2009 KO 4pm at the Brandywell. Liverpool Legends Bruce Grobbelaar, Jason Mc Ateer and Derry Legends Liam Coyle, Paul Carlyle to name a few will be there for ticket enquires and any further information please contact club office 02871 281333 or 078 94324958.

Thornhill Centre Courses

So What Should We Teach Them? 8-week course on core theological concepts that are the cornerstone of our Catholic Faith. A great benefit to people on a personal level as well as to those involved, in any way, with helping younger people in their faith development. Venue & Time: Thornhill Centre. Begins Monday 5 October from 8:00 to 9:30 pm. Cost: £50 (payable in installments). To book, phone 71351233.

Foundation in Liturgy: A 1-year course helping us to understand what our worship in church is all about and the beauty of the various church celebrations we have. Venue & Time: Thornhill Centre. Begins Tuesday 6 Oct from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Cost: £180 (payable in instalments). To book, phone 71351233. For details on other courses, eg Pastoral Ministry or Dreams Workshop, please contact Thornhill Centre.

St. Mary’s Parish Pilgrimage

16th June – 23rd June 2010. Staying at Hotel Paradis. Cost 755 Euro. For further information please contact Eugene McDaid 71360572 or St. Mary’s 263152.

CU Factor Singing Competition

The credit unions in Northern Ireland and Donegal have got together to organise an X Factor style singing competition for 12 to 19 year olds. The overall winner will receive £1,000. There are 16 heats being run throughout Northern Ireland and Donegal. Application forms are available in local credit unions or online at www.cufactor.com and the closing date for the return of completed application forms is Saturday 26th September.

The largest indoor Car Boot Sale in Northern Ireland :
30.000 sq ft unit at Elagh Business Park on the Buncrana road is open every Saturday from 9am to 3pm and will open for its first Sunday on 27th September. Car £5 (arrive at 7:30am) and 50p entrance. All proceeds go to Children in Crossfire, giving children in Tanzania and Ethiopia access to clean water supplies, adequate healthcare and a proper education.

Line Dancing this week will be at 8.30pm– 9.30pm this Monday
Now the opportunity is here to get those feet stepping into the Line Dancing Way at the Ardmore Pastoral Centre. Booking not essential, Simply arrive on the night. Fee £4.