Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father,
Bless our diocese with the grace of many vocations
to the priesthood and religious life.
Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
grant those You have called the willingness and generosity
of spirit to give themselves
in devoting their lives and their talents to the service
of our Lord and to His Church.
Increase the faith of everyone in our diocese, and
particularly the Faith
of those You have called and will continue to call.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
4th Sunday of Easter 25th April 2010
Sacrament of Confirmation Congratulations
and Thanks.
Congratulations to the 18 young people of our Parish
who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday
past 22nd April 2010.
Jordan Barrow, Caitlin Barber, Shannon Coyle, Rachel
Coyle,
Joseph Brolly, Kevin Brolly, Gerard King, Phoebe Kelly,
Shane Gamble, Shea Doherty, Tomas Mooney, Matthew
Martin,
Clodagh Lyons Murphy, Jade O Donnell, Kiernan McLaughlin,
Kirsty Ann Moore, Ryan Ward, Tiernan O Donnell.
Our thanks to their parents and family
members in assisting them in their religious faith
development. Special thanks to their School Principal
Mrs Christina Doherty, the teachers in particular
Mr Duddy. Our thanks also to those who contributed
to make it a special day for them. To the Organist
Noel Martin and Church Choir, Volunteers who cleaned
the Church and the flower arrangers. To those who
prepared the Pastoral Centre and prepared or assisted
in serving the light refreshements, Thanks to the
Altar Servers and to John McCarron who prepared the
church and church grounds. Thanks also to Bishop Seamus
Hegarty for imparting such an important Sacrament
onto the children and for his presence in the Pastoral
Centre. May the children confirmed be led by the Holy
Spirit.
Sunday Mass Times.
Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am & 11am.
Weekday Masses
Mon– 9.30am Mass. Tuesday 9.30am Eucharistic
Service
Wednesday 9.30am Mass.
Thursday 7.30pm. Friday 9.30am Saturday 10am.
Readers for Sunday May 1st/2nd
Vigil: Charles Lafferty
9am: Paschal Lawrance
11am: Charlie McDaid
ExtraOrdinary Ministers of the Eucharist
for May
6pm Vigil: Siobhan Doherty: Marie Melaugh
9am: Anne Dixon
11am: Bridie McKenna: Berni Woods.
James Stewart
Offertory Collection.
Sunday 18th April £1903.
St Mary;s Easter Draw profit: £1626.
Thanks to Joan Gamble for donating her
oven Easter Cakes and
Bridie Wilson for the home made jams.
Parish Draw takes place today, Sunday.
Our thanks for your continued generosity.
Anniversaries
Don Neill. Nellie Murphy (nee Kearney) Christopher
O Kane,
Kathleen McLaughlin. Dan McCormick, Martin McCormick.
Relics of Cure of Ars at St Patrick’s
Cathedral Armagh. Wednesday 28th April 12.30pm—9pm.
Mass 7.30pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation available
throughout the day. These Relics are being displayed
for veneration in four centres in Ireland for a short
period. Dublin, Knock, Cork, Armagh.
ACCORD DERRY: Marriage Preparation Workshop.
14/15th May 2010. Thornhill Centre Culmore Rd, Derry.
Friday 6.45pm to 10pmSaturday 10am—4pm.028 71362475
Offertory Envelopes for 2010
Offertory Envelope Boxes have been delivered to homes
in the Parish. If you have not received a box and
wish to accept one to financially contribute toward
St Mary’s Parish, please take one from the back
of the Church. Please fill in details name, address
and Box No. in leaflet beside the boxes. If you are
employed or paying tax at all and wish to Gift Aid
toward the Parish please contact the Parish Secretary,
Tel: 028 71349490. Gift Aiding costs you nothing but
we will receive approx £1 extra from the Inland
Revenue for every £5 you donate. If you no longer
pay tax to the Inland Revenue and have been Gift Aiding,
also let the Parish Secretary know. Your Contributions
are always appreciated . Our Grateful Thanks to all
who support our Parish.
Pastoral Council Meeting this Thursday
29th April 7pm in the Pastoral Centre. Currynieran
Area Mass to be arranged in the near future.
Day by Day for the Month of May.
Booklets on sale at St Mary’s containing the
Mass Readings for Weekdays and Sundays. Ideal preparatory
read for the Mass whilst at home. £1 each. If
you would like to subscribe and unable to get to Weekday/Sunday
Mass due to ill health please contact Parish Secretary
leaving Name, Address and Telephone No.
St Mary’s Pastoral Centre. Toilets.
Changes have been made in regards these toilet facilities,
leaving the ladies with the nice red wash hand basins
and the men with a simple sink for washing hands.
Please note the toilet change of door address for
the men and the ladies. You do not want any unnecessary
embarrassments.
Children in Crossfire
Children in Crossfire are recruiting 20 enthusiastic
individuals to join them for the 25th Budapest Half
Marathon on 5th September 2010. A deposit of £150
is requested and minimum sponsorship applies. This
is an all-inclusive package. Contact Sarah on 02871269898.
or Email events@childrenincrossfire.org for more information.
Fr Farren Pastoral Visitation this week.
Fr Neil Farren will visit the homes in the Currynieran
Area this Week.
Ardmore GAA Lotto Results
Week 15 Jackpot £400. Numbers were 9-13-24.
No winner this week. £50 won by Patricia Quinn.
Next weeks Jackpot £500
Healing and Renewal Weekend: Including Life
in the Spirit Seiminars.
Speakers: Mr Joe Dalton and Fr Eddie Butler. Venue.
Ards Friary, Creeslough. Dates. Sat. Sun 22nd –23rd
May 2010. (Feast of Pentecost)
Full Board: Sat 9.30am—Sun after Mass at 4.30pm
Euro100 including Accommodation. Day Visitors—Sat
9.30am to Sunday after 4.30pm Mass. Euro 70. (Excluding
Accommodation).
BOOKING: Before 8th May. Tel 00353 7491 38909.
Web www.ardsfriary.ie Email ; info@ardsfriary.ie.
Foyle Hospice Bark in the Park.
A sponsored dog walk will take place on Sunday 9th
May 2010 in St Columb’s Park, Limavady Rd, at
2pm. Registration Fee £5 per dog and includes
a certificate and goodie bag for your dog on the day.
For further
information and registration packs please contact
Foyle Hospice Fundraising Centre on 028 71359888.
Age Concern Derry Art Classes.
Age Concern Derry will shortly be recommencing their
recreational art classes. If you are over 60 and residing
within Derry City, you may be interested in attending
these art classes. The classes will take place at
Malvern House, Chapel Rd. If interested Tel: 028 71347478.
or Email
dev.ageconcern@derrycityconnect.org. New Attendees
are welcome.
‘Is someone else drinking or drug taking
causing you problems?’ Are you aged
15 –19? Are you feeling isolated and want to
talk about what’s happening in your life? ‘Bottled
Up’ is a place where you don’t need to
bottle it up. It’s a chance for you to meet
other young people in your position, share your experiences
and enjoy fun activities such as circus skills training
and multimedia workshops. ‘Bottled Up’.
Sat 8th May 10am—6pm. The YARD Project, Columba
House, 11 Queens St. Derry. To Book: Tel: 02871269113.
St Mary’s Ardmore Easter Raffle
Thanks for all who took part in this years Easter
Raffle and all those who kindly donated prizes and
their time.
1st Prize Paul McColgan £240 Voucher
for Beechill House Hotel
2nd Prize George Carlin, Mirrored Picture
3rd Prize Tony Molloy, Crochet Blanket
4th Prize Hamper John Kelly, Trillick, Co Tyrone
5th Prize V McGill, Donemana, Hamper
6th Prize Myra Moore, Dungiven, Hamper
7th Prize John Muldoon, Fintona, Hamper
8th Prize Paul Gamble, Eglinton, Hand Crochet Blanket
9th Prize Geraldine McDermott, Easter Cake
10th Prize Irene Harkin, Ridgeway, Chocolates
11th Prize Emily McCarron, Beauty Basket
12th Prize May Hegarty, Tin of Sweets
13th Prize Les Hallows, Hand knit Jumper
