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Sunday 26th July 2009

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Kings 4: 42-44
The prophet Elisha feeds the people.

Second Reading Ephesians 4: 1-6
We are one Body in the one Lord.

Gospel John 6: 1-15
Jesus feeds the people with the loaves and fishes.

 

 



 

 

Sunday 26th July 2009

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus said to Philip: ‘Where can we buy some food for these people to eat?’ In spite of all the riches of our world, countless people die each year of starvation. We can feel totally helpless in the face of this and as a result we ignore it. Generosity is one of the great virtues of our people over the generations and is one that we need to practice in a special way today. But there are other hungers that we can do even more about and Jesus is calling on us to attend to these also. One of the greatest human hungers is for love and affection. This may be in our own close relationships of marriage and family life. There is also the hunger in so many people in our community today for someone to look out for them. That is a must if we are to be a true community of faith in the parish.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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Come Holy Spirit, Renew the Face of the Earth.

 

49 Ardmore Road, Derry.

Tel: (028 71349490) e-mail: ardmoreparish@btconnect.com

Website: www.ardmoreparish.com

Parish Priest:
Fr Neil Farren
Tel: 71 349490
Mob: 07510232155



Priest in Residence:

Mgr. Ignatius McQuillan
Tel: 71 291758

 

SUNDAY 26th July , 2009

Sunday Mass Times.

Vigil 6pm. 9am and 11am.


Weekday Mass Times

Monday –Wednesday 9.30am.

Thursday 7.30pm

Friday 9.30am

Saturday 10am


 



Readers for Sunday 2nd August 2009
6pm Vigil: Charles Lafferty
9am: Helena Quigg
11am: Tom Frawley



Eucharistic Ministers for July

6pm Vigil: Anne McGuinness,
Michael McMennamin
9am: Leonard Quinn
11am: Pearl Donnelly, Anne Dixon

 



Deaths

Sadie Gallagher (20 Milldale)
Joseph Spelman (Ardlough Nursing Home)
Joseph Brown (Woodbrook)
Pillip McGettigan (Letterkenny)
Margaret Woods (Drumsurn)

Anniversaries

John Kearney, Catherine Doherty

 


Offertory Collection

Sunday 5th July £1004 Building Fund £771
Sunday 12th July £1491
Sunday 19th July £1231
Thank you for your continued generosity.

 

Pastoral Council Meeting

A meeting of the Council will take place in the Pastoral Centre this Tuesday 28th July at 7.30pm

 

Parish Draw

Will Take place on Sunday.


 

Parish Festival August 2009

Sunday 23rd August 2pm-5pm, at the Pastoral Centre. Face Painting, Bonny Baby Competition, Glamorous Granny, Miss Young Festival Queen, Miss Festival Queen, Talent Competition, Fancy Dress, Horse Shoe Throwing, Line Dancing, Irish Traditional Dancing, Bingo, Many Stalls, including Tombola and other activities on the day. More details to follow later.

The Festival will host a Car Treasure Hunt on Friday Evening beginning at 6.30pm.


Children in Cross Fire Last two places for the New York Marathon

Children in Crossfire have two places left for the 2009 New York Marathon on November 1st . Join Richard and a great group, some who are walking and some who are running the marathon. For more information phone John Ryan on 02871269898


Veritas Derry 3 day Mega Sale

20% of all stock in shop 40% and 50% off selected items.

Why not make a visit to our new premises at 20 Shipquay St.
We have an extensive range of Books and Gifts. We will provide complimentary tea or coffee. You may spend some time in our Quiet Space. Look forward to seeing you.


Ardmore GAA Lotto Results

Week 28 Jackpot £800. Numbers were 8-12-16 No winner this week. £50 won by Jean Boyd. Next weeks Jackpot £900

 

New Experience for Survivors of Trauma.

(NEST)

Are you burdened by feelings of guilt or shame? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety and/or low self esteem? If you were able to break free from the pain of what has happened to you, would your life be different? The NEST Programme will enable you to do just that and also give you resources to deal with present and future life tasks. For more details telephone The Pastoral Centre, Maghera 02879642983 or Derry 02871347220 for assessment for the Autumn course, September 2009.


Bus Trip to Mount Melleray Grotto Co Waterford.

Saturday 29th August, return Sunday 30th August. £30 deposit secures seat. Contact Anne McElhinney on 028 71344629.


Parents Advice Centre, Parents Helpline.

Every parent experiences difficulties from time to time. Sometimes they may seem small, but cause a lot of worry. Sometime they are major family crises. In many cases it helps to talk to someone outside the family. Call us free and in confidence on 0808 8010 722. Log on to our website to find out more information www.parentsadvicecentre.org. phone or email we would be delighted to hear from anyone who can avail of our service.


Interested in developing your faith a little more?

Thornhill Centre has a number of short and long courses starting in October and November 2009: Pastoral Ministry: ‘There is a Variety of Gifts.’ Liturgy: ‘Foundations in Liturgy’. Scripture: ‘Saint Luke.’ Aspects of Faith: ‘So What Should We Teach Them?’ Personal Development: ‘Dreams Workshop.’ For further details contact Thornhill Centre at 71351233.