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Sunday, 22nd November 2009

Our Lord Jesus Christ,
Universal King

First Reading Daniel 7: 13-14
The prophet Daniel foresees the coming of one who will have dominion over all peoples. Christians see this as a reference to Christ, the Universal King.

Second Reading
Apocalypse 1: 5-8

Christ will take full possession of his Kingdom only at the end of time.

Gospel John 18: 33-37
Jesus declares before Pilate that he is indeed a King,
but that his Kingdom is not like the kingdoms of this world.

 

 



 

 

Sunday 22nd November 2009

Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King

Jesus said to Pilate: 'All who are on the side of truth listen to my voice'. We celebrate Christ as King, not in the sense of the world around us, which would look to power and strength, but as the one who has the true power of truth. In him we know God as one who loves us so much that he has given us his only Son to bring us to a knowledge of his love. In Christ we also come to know the deepest truths about ourselves - that every human person is made in the image of God; that each of us is a dwelling place of God's Holy Spirit; that we are destined for eternal life; that the only way to live human life fully is to love God with our whole hearts and to love our neighbour as ourselves. It has been said that Christianity has not so much failed, as it has never been tried!

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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CHRIST THE KING

Window in St Mary's Ardmore.

 

 

SUNDAY 22nd November, 2009

Sunday Mass Times.

Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am & 11am.


Weekday Masses

Mon- Wed 9.30am, Thursday 7.30pm, Friday 9.30am


Confessions:

Saturday 10.30am and after Vigil Mass.

 

Readers for Sunday 29th November 2009

Vigil 6pm: Brian McGuinness
9am: Helena Quigg
11am: John Boyle


Eucharistic Ministers for November

6pm Vigil: Angela Brolly
George Brolly
9am: Dermot Chambers
11am: Charlie McDaid, Celine McDaid
Pearl Donnelly


Deaths

Martin Duffy (19 Stoneburn)


Anniversaries

Pat McCloskey, Joseph Ward, James McDermott

Michael Gamble, Bertie Gamble, John James O Kane,

William Gormley, Eileen McGrory, Kathleen O Neill,

Jane Sharkey, Charlie Sharkey, Hugh Barr, Bridget Dixon,

Paddy O Brien, Margaret Mary Duffy


Offertory Collection
Sunday 15th November Collection £1112.
Retired Priests Fund £990
Thank you for your continued generosity.

Trocaire Global Gift Appeal

Choose from 9 Trocaire Global Gifts that will give a family or community in the developing world something they truly need. The gift of chicks, the gift of a school lunch, the gift of water, the gift of a house, the gift of a fishing boat and nets, the gift of a goat, the gift of education, the gift of a vegetable garden, the gift of life saving food. Gifts available to purchase in St Mary’s porch after Sunday Masses during Advent as a Christmas Gift that will assist the needy in the Third World.

Peoples Millions for LITTLE ORCHIDS

Little Orchids is a centre for pre-school children with special educational needs based in the Gransha Estate. They are in the finals of the Peoples Millions and need our help to win £50,000 to create an outdoor play area/ Sensory Garden that will benefit the whole community. Voting will be on Monday 23rd November from 9am until midnight. The number will be available on www.peoplesmillions.org.uk and the Daily Mirror on the day and on the UTV Evening News.

 

Ardmore Parish Rickety Wheel
The Rickety Wheel will take place in the Pastoral Centre on SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER AT 2PM. Big Prizes on the day including 32” Digital TV, Nintendo Wii, Tumble Dryer, Chest Freezer, 3-in-1 Games Table, Apollo Mens Mountain Bike, Henry Hoover, Hi-fi– System and many more great Prizes. If you would like to donate any prizes please leave at Parochial House weekdays 10am– 3pm or at the Pastoral Centre Tuesdays 8pm-9pm. All are welcome to come along and enjoy the fun!!!


Senior Citizens Christmas Party
Will take place on Tuesday 15th December at 8pm in Glendermott Primary School.



Children in Crossfire are launching their 2009 Advent campaign in the Ardmore Parish, the proceeds from which will help vulnerable children and young people in Ethiopia and Tanzania. Children in Crossfire Advent calendars will be available to collect outside the church after Masses over the weekends of 21st/22nd and 28th/29th November. For more details, please visit www.childrenincrossfire.org/advent. Thank you.

Church Flower Arrangers Workshop will take place in Thornhill Centre on Tuesday24 November from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. All welcome.

 

 


Volunteering with Foyle Hospice.

We are always interested to welcome new members to our volunteer team. There are a number of different areas where your help will be appreciated; we have opportunities in Fundraising, Day-Care Unit or In-Patient Unit. If you have some time to offer and have an interest in volunteering with us please contact:
Sharon Williams, Volunteer Coordinator Tel No.71359888 Mobile: 07590354364 Email: sharon@foylehospice.com



Ardmore Parish Draw

November 2009– October 2010

The new Parish Draw will begin on 29th November 2009. The Prizes will remain the same as last year;

1st Prize: £1000, 2nd Prize: £300,3rd Prize: £200

Fee will remain at £5.

As well as existing promoters we need more promoters in all areas of the parish.

Anyone interested in becoming a promoter should contact Parish Office on 71349490.