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Sunday, 22nd August 2010

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Isaiah 66:18-21
The Lord will gather the nations into his glory.

Second Reading: Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13
We are encouraged to endure through suffering and to bear fruit in peace and goodness.

Gospel: Luke 13: 22-30
All the faithful are invited to take their places at the feast in the Kingdom of God.

 

 



 

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 22nd August 2010

Jesus said: “There are those now last who will be first, and those now first who will be last”. One of the basic needs of the human person is to be successful. The fulfilment of this need brings people in all kinds of directions in life. Some people invest themselves in work and their whole self-worth is associated with how successful they are there. Then they have to retire! For others it is found in the kind of home they have, or their popularity, or in sport etc. All of these are good things but when they become our reason for being able to say, “I am the best” they have led us astray. The way of Jesus puts being successful in love as our priority. Through love we put our beloved as number one whether that beloved is our wife/husband, our children, our community, and in so far as we do that we live with great peace and joy and inherit eternal life.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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Sunday Mass Times.


Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am & 11am.

 

Weekday Masses

Mon– Wed 9.30am

Thursday 7.30pm

Friday 9.30am

Saturday 10am

 

Readers for Sunday 29th August
Vigil: Martina Donnelly
9am: Mary Murray
11am: Aoibheann Mullan

Eucharistic Ministers for September
6pm Vigil: Siobhan Doherty, Marie Melaugh
9am: Anne Dixon
11am: Bridie McKenna, Bernie Woods,
Nina Ling

 

Deaths

Mary Dixon, 13 Nicholson Gdns

 

Anniversaries

Tommy Doherty, Johnny King, Jack Elliott

 

 

Offertory Collection
Sunday 8th August Collection £937
Sisters of Nazareth Collection £680
Thank you for your continued generosity.


Collection for the Crisis in Pakistan

There will be an additional collection on 21st/22nd August in response to the crisis in Pakistan. The collection will be channelled through Trocaire who have been working in Pakistan for more than 20 years. It is now estimated that over 14million people are affected by the floods therefore your generosity is greatly appreciated.


St Vincent de Paul
Urgently require the following items suite of furniture, cooker, washing machine, and fridge. If you can help please contact the parish secretary on 028 71349490. Thanks for your continued support and generosity.

The Church– Adult Faith Development 12 week course commencing 4th October in the Thornhill Centre. The course allows participants to consider different aspects of the Church by reflecting on the theology, learning from official teachings and engaging with the questions of our time. Application forms and further details can be obtained by contacting the secretary at the Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Tel 028 71351233 or email: thornhillcentre@derrydiocese.org

Charity Dance In Aid of the Long Tower Restoration Fund and the Knights of the Blessed Sacrament in St Columb’s Hall on the last Friday of every month. Next dance 27th August 2010 from 9:00pm. Music by Seamus & Danny. Admission £5.00. Everyone welcome.


Children in Crossfire
are recruiting participants for the Barcelona Half Marathon in February 2011 and the Derry Waterside Half Marathon in September 2010. For more information on either event, please contact Sarah on 028 71269898 or e-mail events@childrenincrossfire.org

The 4th National Grandparents' Pilgrimage will take place the at The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, on Sunday 12th September. Anointing of the Sick at 2pm, Pilgrimage Mass at 3pm, followed by Eucharistic Adoration. Special guest singers: Michael English, Dana and Chloe Coyle. For further information, visit website www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com or telephone 0035398 24877.

Ardmore GAA Lotto Results Week 32 Jackpot £1500. Numbers were 4-13-20 No Winner. £50 won by John McCarron. Next weeks Jackpot £1600


Currynierin and District Women's Group

MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR will take place on 29th August, leaving at 12noon and returning at 12midnight. The tour will visit the Famine Village followed by morning tea. The tour will then continue and will include 4 course meal at the Ballyliffen Hotel. Cost is £29 which will include morning tea and Dinner in the evening. £5 deposit secures a place and concessionary rates will apply for senior citizens. Contact Anne on 71344629.

Immaculate Conception College 6th Form Interviews.
Interviews for entry to sixth form at Immaculate Conception College will take place on Wednesday 25th August 2010, 9.00 am - 3.30 pm. Courses available at all levels, contact the school on 71345364 for details.


Thornhill College Re-Opening
Friday 27th August: Year 13 & 14 Registration Day
Wednesday 1st September: Year 8 pupils only
Thursday 2nd September: All pupils except Year 8
Friday 3rd September: Whole School

Playtrail Indoor Car Boot Sale & Coffee Morning
Sunday 29th August 2010, 1.00pm – 5.00pm The Playtrail, 15 Racecourse Road, Derry. Car Boot Sale Cost: £5 per table – you will need to bring your own table. If you wish to book a table for the car boot sale please contact us on 02871 368173. Booking is essential! Coffee Morning will run at the same venue. Delicious homemade Cakes and Buns for sale! Fresh allotment produce also available for sale! All Welcome

Fund raising event in aid of ZEST HEALING THE HURT OF SELF-HARM/SUICIDE. The 2nd Annual “WALK OF HOPE” of the two bridges (10K) will take place on Saturday 18th September 2010. Assemble at Sainsburys walkway at 10.30am to commence at 11.00am. For sponsor forms contact Jean or Geoffrey on 208 71364175.


Bus to Knock for Our Lady of Miraculous Medal 11th/12th September and Grandparents day - 18th/19th September Padre Pio weekend. Full cost for each weekend £80 of 95 Euro to be paid one week in advance. For more information please telephone 00353749320734 or mobile 00353863222874.