Sunday 26th April 2009

Third Sunday of Easter

Our advocate with the Father

Jesus said: “You are witnesses of all I have said.” Over the past few years we have become very aware of the human frailty of the Church, often to the point of keeping our heads down and hoping that it will all go away. And we have good reasons for being ashamed and afraid and even at times resentful. But we also have a great responsibility to witness boldly to Jesus who has risen from the dead and is alive in us and in his Church. We do this, not so much by preaching, as by how we live our lives in joy and hope and love. Our families, our community and our society badly need the witness of people who are happy, content, forgiving, thoughtful, prayerful, caring. If we work at it together we can make a difference. That’s our call this week as husbands and wives, parents and children, and as a community of faith.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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Mass Times
Monday– Friday 9.30am
Friday also 7.30 pm Mass
Saturday– 10am

 

First Friday Sick and Infirm
The sick and infirm of the parish will be visited this week. Monday –Currynieran, Wednesday– Ardmore

 

Pastoral Visit
Fr Farren will visit Manor Wood.

 

Readers for Sunday 3rd May 2009
6pm Vigil: Charles Lafferty
9am: May Hegarty
11am: Charlie McDaid

Eucharistic Ministers for April
6pm Vigil: George Brolly, Angela Brolly
9am: Joseph McColgan
11am: Charlie McDaid, Celine McDaid
Maureen O Kane

 

Anniversaries

Mary McGrotty, Isobella Molloy

 

 

 

First Confession
First confession for children in P4, Glendermott Primary School Wednesday 13th May 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church

First Communion
First Communion for P4 children will take place on Saturday 6th June at 11am Mass.

Offertory Collection
Sunday 19th April £1850
Our thanks for your continued generosity.

 

 

Cemetery Sunday

Service of Intercession for the dead will be held in the Ardmore Cemetery on Sunday 14th June at 3pm. St Mary’s Folk Group will lead the singing at this service.

Service of Intercession for the dead will be held in Altnagelvin Cemetery and Ballyoan Cemetery on Sunday 14th June at 6pm.

Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock 2009

Since there is no Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year, so a special effort is asked to encourage more Pilgrims from the Diocese to travel to Knock this year on the Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage Day, Date of Knock Pilgrimage 7th June 2009. A bus is being organised to bring Pilgrims to Knock from the Waterside and Ardmore Parish. Details to follow later.

There will be a Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in the Summer of 2010. Contact Pilgrimage Office at Pastoral Centre, Bishop Street. Tel 028 7136 2475

Special Diocesan Mass

The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with special needs will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh on Saturday 9th May 2009 at the new time of 4.00pm. Bishop Hegarty will celebrate the Mass and everyone will be most welcome.

Pre-Examination Mass

Immaculate Conception College are holding a pre-examination Mass in the church of the Immaculate Conception on Monday 27th April starting at 2:45 p.m. All parents and family of Years 11, 12, 13 and 14 pupils are invited to attend.

Thornhill Centre

Who is St Paul?: This four-week course on St Paul gives a wonderful insight into various aspects of this great saint. Venue & Time: Thornhill Centre on Mondays of May beginning 4 May from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Cost: £30 (payable in installments). To book, phone 71351233.

Working with Dreams: This workshop involves journaling, processing of dreams and exploring the dream world from the Christian perspective. Course begins Thursday 30 April from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. For more details and booking information, phone Thornhill Centre at 71351233.

Diocese of Derry Charismatic Renewal

One Day Conference in the Broomhill Hotel, Limavady Road, Derry on Saturday 16th May 9am– 5pm. Contact Mona on 028 71269549

AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION

Self Help Support Group meets every Tuesday at 7.30 at 10 Clarendon Street, Derry for all those affected by depression. New members always welcome. No need to register just come along on the evening. For further information tel 028 7126 0602

Age Concern Derry Annual Over 60’ Pairs Snooker Competition

Age Concern Derry are launching their annual Over 60’ Pairs Snooker Tournament, which will take place at Malvern House, Chapel Road. This year’s competition will begin Wednesday May 13th at 2pm in Malvern House. Teams of 2 will play single frame matches on a knock out basis, up to and including the semi-final. The final will be the best of three frames with a trophy for the winners. The entry fee for the competition is £5 only.
Should you require further information and an application form, please contact Age Concern at Malvern House, 20 Chapel Road, Londonderry, BT47 2AN, telephone (028) 71 347 478 or email dev.ageconcern@derrycityconnect.org. The closing date for competition entries is Thursday 7th of May 2009.

 

AGE CONCERN DERRY GARDENING COMPETITION 2009

Are you over 60? Do you have a garden, vegetable plot or hanging basket that you are really proud of and have put a lot of effort into cultivating? It doesn’t matter how big or small your garden is, all entries are welcome! The closing date is Friday 8th May 2009. All entries must be in by this date. The competition’s judges will visit gardens in the last week of June and first week of July.

Further details and entry forms can be obtained from Age Concern, Malvern House, 20 Chapel Road, Waterside, BT47 2AN, by telephone (028) 71 347 478 or by email at dev.ageconcern@derrycityconnect.org