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Sunday, 28th March 2010

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

First Reading :
Isaiah 50: 4-7

The prophet suffers in carrying out his mission, but is confident that God will vindicate him.

Second Reading:
Philippians 2: 6-11

Because Jesus took on himself our human condition and accepted death on a cross, the Father has made him Lord of heaven and earth.

Gospel: Luke 22: 14-23:56
Luke’s version of the Passion Story. As in the rest of his Gospel, so in his account of the Passion, Luke presents a Christ who is merciful and forgiving even to his executioners.

 

 



 

 

Sunday, 28th March 2010

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

The week ahead, known to us as Holy Week, is the most important time of the whole year for us as Christians to grow in a knowledge of what our faith is about. Unfortunately it has increasingly become a time of heading to the sun for so many people. During this week we are put in touch with the reality of Christ’s death on the Cross for us and the wonderful knowledge of his Resurrection from the dead. We are also put in touch with the reality of the human condition that can change so quickly from enthusiasm to hatred as on Palm/Passion Sunday or from love to cowardice as on Holy Thursday. Thursday, Friday and Saturday are particularly important for us to give time to prayer and reflection that are provided for in the various liturgies. The Church is greatly weakened when people don’t give this time. Will you?

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

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SUNDAY 28th March 2010

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER TRIDIUM MASS TIMES AND CEREMONIES

ARE AVAILABLE ON A SEPERATE SHEET AT CHURCH PORCH TODAY


Readers for Good Friday 2nd April, 3pm

Reader– Martina Donnelly,

Narrator– Rita Murphy

Other-John Lafferty

 


Readers for Easter Vigil 9pm

1st Reading–John McCarron, Epistle– Charles Lafferty,

3rd Reading– Martina Donnelly

Readers for Easter Sunday 4th April

9am: Lean Chambers

11am: Rosemary Logue

 

Eucharistic Ministers for April

6pm Vigil: Bernie Woods
Aidan Boyle

9am: Donna Hartop

11am: Bridget O Kane, Pearl Donnelly, Charles Lafferty

Deaths

Gerald McIntyre (formerly Ballybogie Road)

 

 

Anniversaries

Jack Ward, Nora Grimes, Dan McGinley,

Jimmy King, Jim Martin, James Martin, Francie Grieve


Offertory Collection

Sunday 14th March Collection £1760

Thank you for your continued generosity.

Offertory Envelopes for 2010

The Offertory Envelopes have now arrived and will be available for collection this weekend and next weekend. We would ask you to collect your envelope box. If you are new to the Parish or there is no envelope box with your name on it, please take a box of envelopes and ensure you leave your name, address and box no on the sheet provided before taking away the envelope box. All over the age of 18 should ensure that they have their own envelope box rather than just the parents donating.

If you are a taxpayer, use your weekly envelope and wish to join the Gift Aid Scheme, please sign a ‘Gift Aid Declaration’ - available in the Sacristy or in the Parochial House

Our thanks for your continued generosity.

 

Ardmore Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes July 2011

The pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place in July (date tbc), it will be for 5 nights and the cost will be a max of £625pp. If you would be interested in going, please leave your name and telephone no at the Parish office before the end of April. Tel: 028 71349490 or e-mail ardmoreparish@btconnect.com.

Swine Flu

The Derry Diocesan restrictions to Swine Flu have now been lifted. Everyone can now give each other the sign of peace either through handshakes as of old, or voice your own peace to the people near you. Option is your at the sign of peace at Mass


 

Do This In Memory Mass

The next Mass will take place on Thursday 1st April at 7.30pm for those children preparing for First Communion. All are welcome.


Service of Light

Children from the Glendermott Primary School along with their parents/guardians and if possible Confirmation Sponsors are asked to attend this service this Monday in St Mary’s Church at 7.30pm. Candles will be available in the Church on the night. The Sacrament of Confirmation is on Thursday 22nd April in St Mary’s Church at 6pm.

Ardmore GAA Lotto Results

Week 11 Jackpot £400. Numbers were 12-12-22 No winner this week. £50 won by Joseph Quinn. Next weeks Jackpot £500


Sale of Marmalade and Home Baking

Sale will take place on Easter Sunday after 11am Mass. All are welcome.

 

 

Popes Prayer for The Church in Ireland

A copy of the Popes Prayer for the Church in Ireland is available at the back of the Church . Please take one with you and say this prayer in your homes.



 

St Mary’s Ardmore Easter Raffle

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!

Tickets are now available for the Easter Raffle-priced at £1.

1st Prize– 2 Nights B&B plus 1 Evening Meal at the Beechill Country House Hotel

2nd Prize– Picture on Mirror of Ardmore Chapel by Co Antrim Artist

3rd Prize– Handmade Baby Cot Blanket

Other prizes include
Easter Cakes, Crocheted blanket, Easter Hampers, Aran Jumper and more
Draw takes place on Easter Sunday