Sunday 21st June 2009

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus said to his disciples: "Why is it that you are so frightened? How is it that you have no faith?" Over the past few years the Church has been going through a fierce storm. It has been a time of anxiety and worry for many. It has also been a time of deep hurt and anger for others. And there seems to be no end to it. The word of Jesus today is very timely for us. Even though the storm is real and we have to face the reality of it with all its implications, we have to remember that Christ is with us and he will bring calm again. However, this does not mean that we do nothing but wait. We have a real responsibility to work for that calm by the ways we love one another in our homes and in our community. This will take a lot of generosity with our time and our talents in building marriage and family life to their fullest and it will take a new commitment to building the parish as a community of faith and hope.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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Come Holy Spirit, Renew the Face of the Earth.

 

49 Ardmore Road, Derry.

Tel: (028 71349490) e-mail: ardmoreparish@btconnect.com

Website: www.ardmoreparish.com

Parish Priest:
Fr Neil Farren
Tel: 71 349490
Mob: 07510232155

Priest in Residence:
Mgr. Ignatius McQuillan
Tel: 71 291758

 

SUNDAY 21st June, 2009

Sunday Mass Times. Vigil 6pm. 9am and 11am.

Next Sunday, 11am Mass

Anniversary Mass for Michael Clarke

 

Weekday Mass Times

Monday –Thursday 9.30am.

Friday 10am Mass in Glendermott Primary School

Eucharistic Ministers for June
6pm Vigil: Bernie Woods, Siobhan Doherty
9am: Donna Hartopp
11am: Patsy Gallagher, Tony Crilly,
James Stewart

Anniversaries

Alice Doherty, Tom Cunningham, Jackie Molloy

 

Offertory Collection
Sunday 14th June £1259
Our thanks for your continued generosity.

Ardmore GAA Lotto Results
Week 23, Jackpot £300. Numbers were 7-20-22 No winner this week. £50 won by David Coyle. Next weeks Jackpot £400.

Offertory Procession at Sunday Mass

Volunteer Families/Couples/Individuals will be sought at the Church entrance at todays Masses. A rota will be drawn up to include the whole parish to begin September 09. If you would like to volunteer you could also Tel Parochial House leaving name, address, and Tel no. before mid August 09.

St Joseph’s Young Priests Society
Next Meeting Wednesday 24th June at 7.30pm in room above Sacristy.

Knock Pilgrimage

There are still seats available for the Bus to Knock on Saturday 27th June 2009. Please contact Angela on 71348419 or Kathleen on 71347833 as soon as possible if you wish to go.
Bus from Ardmore Bridge at 8am Ardmore Church Car Park at 8.05am Currynierin at 8.10am Bus, Tea & Scones (morning), 4 Course Dinner (Evening) Price £32.

Manor Wood (Lisneal) Community Mass

A special Mass for the residents of Manor Wood(Lisneal) will take place in St Mary’s Church on Monday 22nd June at 7.30pm. Light refreshments afterwards in Pastoral Centre. Pastoral Council Members welcome. All residents have received a letter of welcome to this Mass. Pastoral Council members welcome also.

Research at the University of Ulster

Are you aged over 55 years? Are you able to use computers and the Internet?
If you answered ‘Yes’ to the above questions then we would love to hear from you. The University of Ulster is currently developing an exciting new computer application that offers support to older adults as they browse the Internet. To volunteer to take part contact Audrey by email: hunter-a5@email.ulster.ac.uk or ring Audrey at the University of Ulster, Magee on: (028) 713 75167

 

 

Youth Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick 4th July 2009

The Pilgrimage this year again for the youth of our Diocese is the hike up Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo. This trip is for 16-35yr Olds. Bus will depart Sainsburys Car Park, Strand Road, Derry at 7.30am on Saturday 4th July and will return there at 11.30pm aprox. You need to bring suitable clothing (light but warm layers, if hot day, could be chilly at mountain peak, waterproofs and a change of clothing desirable). Suitable footwear such as hiking boots or sturdy trainers with good grip are essential, bring sunscreen and packed lunch for the mountain. Over one million pilgrims climb this mountain each year with its spectacular views and a small Church on top, where we shall have Mass on the day. We invite you to join us so that you can experience an new and fun element of your faith that has been part of our tradition for centuries. The trip costs £25, includes transport, a guide and dinner in the Westport Hotel.

If interested Booking forms are available from the Parish Office. Ardmore Tel 71349490. Forms to be returned to Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre not later than 29th June. If payment by Cheque, please make it payable to Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre.

Immaculate Conception College Open Day

Just completed your GCSE’s? Concerned about what to do next year? Thinking about staying on at school? Immaculate Conception College Sixth Form Open Day Monday 22nd June 2009, we have courses for all levels.

CENTENARY CEILI (with ceili, sets and old time) in St Columb’s Hall on Friday 26th June from 9.30pm. Music by Fr Mongan & Emerald Ceili Band. Tickets £5.00 incl. supper are available from the Long Tower Parochial House. All welcome.

 

THE DVD OF THE CENTENARY MASS AT ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH – 9th JUNE 2009 is now available from Long Tower Church or Parochial House. Featuring: Liturgical Reception of the Papal Legate, Concelebrated Mass of St Columba, Procession and Blessing of the Well by Cardinal O’Brien. The DVD also records some of the people at work in the preparations in the week leading up to the 9th June. Cost £10.