Sunday 25th October 2009

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus asked: 'What do you want me to do for you?' This question, asked in the Gospel of a blind man, is addressed to each one of us by Jesus. The man who was born blind had no hesitation in asking for his sight to be given him. That was the single most important thing for him in his life. We should ask ourselves what our single most important need and desire is for our own lives. In what ways are we blind and need our sight restored? Maybe it is in relation to what our real priorities are. Or maybe it is in our close relationships of marriage and family life where we can easily fail to see the hurt or distress or loneliness of one another. Or we may be blind to our responsibility to care for those around us in our parish or wider community who are in need. This week is a call to look into our hearts and open ourselves up to the power of Christ to heal us and set us free.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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SUNDAY 25th October, 2009

Sunday Mass Times.

Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am and 11am.

Weekday Mass Times

Monday 7.30pm Anniversary Mass for Dave Clayton,

Tue, Wed and Fri 9.30am, Thurs 7.30pm Area Mass

Thursday 7.30pm Mass

Sunday 1st November is Feast of All Saints

Monday 2nd November is Feast of All Souls

Mass Times 10am and 7.30pm

Readers for Sunday 1st November 2009
Vigil 6pm: Charles Lafferty
9am: Mary Murray
11am: Rosemary Logue

Readers for Holy Day 2nd November
Vigil Don Anderson
10am Rita Murphy

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

 

Anniversaries

Dave Clayton, Seamus Boyle,

Catherine Doherty, Johnny Mooney

Mass for Deceased of Our Parish will be held in St Mary’s Church

on Friday 6th November at 7.30pm, Feast of All Saints of Ireland

Offertory Collection

Sunday 18th October Collection £1205 Missions Collection£1160.

Thank You for your continued generosity.

Building Fund Collection will take place 31st Oct/1st Nov

 

 

‘Do this in Memory’

The second Mass of Commitment will take place today Sunday 25th October at 11am Mass. This is an important step for children preparing for First Communion. All are welcome to attend and offer support.

First Communion/ Confirmation Talk

A talk for parents of First Communion and Confirmation children will take place in the Ardmore Pastoral Centre on Tuesday 27th October at 7pm.

 

Ardmore One Day Shop

The date for the One Day Shop has been changed. It will now take place on Saturday 31st October at the Pastoral Centre Ardmore from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. All sorts of wonderful things will be available including cakes and jams. All are welcome to donate items and they can be dropped in the Pastoral centre on Friday 7-7.30pm There will also be a raffle on the day. Come along and enjoy the fun!!!!

Area Mass

Thursday 29th October 2009 at 7.30pm

Altnagelvin/Daly’s Pk, Grovemount, Ashgrove, Ardlough Rd, Church Rd, Church Brae
St Mary’s Ardmore will be celebrating a special Mass for people living in your area. The Mass will provide an opportunity for families and friends living in the same area to come together and get to know each other a wee bit better! Light refreshments will be served afterwards in the Pastoral Centre.

Marriage and Family Life

meeting in Pastoral Centre this Monday 26th October at 7pm.

Fund Raising Committee Meeting will take place this

Monday 26th October at 9.15pm in the Pastoral Centre

Meeting of Glenmore Park Residents

This meeting will take place in the Pastoral Centre on Thursday 5th November at 7pm. The meeting is in preparation for the area Mass which will take place on Thursday 19th November. All residents are welcome.

Parish Draw
The Parish Draw takes place this weekend 24th/25th October.

Line Dancing Classes with Elaine and Suzi

Monday 26th October Classes for beginners from 8pm—9pm.Booking not essential, Simply arrive on the night.

 

Ceili Classes

Wednesday 28th October from 8pm-10pm. Come along and enjoy the craic.
Old Time Dancing Next Class Tuesday 3rd November
Old Time Dancing with Frank and Celine McLaughlin. Tue 3rd Nov, 8pm until 10pm. Donations welcome in aid of the Building Fund. Light refreshments available.
Childrens Irish Dancing with Claire Ball
Saturday 10.30am-12. Non-Competitive Irish Dancing.

Annual Derry Diocesan Pioneer Mass

St Mary’s Pioneers would like to thank everyone who helped on Sunday to make our Diocesan Mass a success. We would like to thank the choir and those who provided food and helped serve the teas.

 

Marian Movement Cenacle

A Regional Marian Movement day of prayer for Priests and laity, led by Fr Michael Maher, will take place on Sat 7th Nov 2009 in St Mary’s Chapel, Ardmore, Derry City (12midday – 4.30pm). The day will include Adoration, Confessions, Talks and Mass. All welcome. Please bring a packed lunch.

Draw to promote Temperance in Ireland

and in the Developing World

This draw is once again being organized by the Central Office of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association. It starts in mid November 2009 with the subscription being £7 per month for SIX MONTHS, or £40 for those who pay for all six months in advance. The prizes Each Month are as follows: First prize of €1200; second prize €400; third prize €200; and fourth prize €100. Anyone, whether Pioneer or not, who wishes to enter the draw is requested to contact Kathleen Chambers 71347833 or Bridie McKenna 71291231. Closing date is Monday 9th November.