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 28th June, 2009
Sunday Mass Times.
Vigil 6pm. 9am and 11am.
11am Mass Today Anniversary Mass for Michael Clarke
Weekday Mass Times
Monday –Wednesday 9.30am. Thursday
7.30pm
Friday 9.30am and 7.30pm
Saturday 10am
July First Friday Sick
The sick and infirm will be attended this week as
follows;
Monday Morning– Currynieran/Altnagelvin
Wednesday Morning– Ardmore
Readers for Sunday 5th July
2009
6pm Vigil: Margaret Duddy
9am: Dermott Chambers
11am: Margaret Gallagher
Eucharistic Ministers for
June
6pm Vigil: Bernie Woods, Siobhan Doherty
9am: Donna Hartopp
11am: Patsy Gallagher, Tony Crilly,
James Stewart
Anniversaries
Michael Clarke, Gerard Crawford
Donald Ward, Sean Ward,
Paddy Wilson, Thomas (Tom) O’Neill
Offertory Collection
Sunday 21st June £1436
Popes Collection £760
Next Weeks collection in aid of Building Fund
Our thanks for your continued generosity
Parish Draw will take place this weekend
First Friday Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament
in St Mary’s
At the recent Pastoral Council Meeting it was agreed
that Exposition would take place in St Mary’s
on the First Fridays. This Friday the Blessed Sacrament
will be exposed from Friday 2pm-7.15pm. First Friday
Evening Mass 7.30pm. We would ask that the following
residents if available could make time for a half
hour period of adoration in the Church at time given
below.
2pm-2.30pm Altnagelvin Park
2.30pm-3pm Ardfada
3pm-3.30pm Ardlough Road
3.30pm-4pm Ardmore Rd
4pm-4.30pm Ashcroft
4.30-5pm Ballybogie Rd
5pm-5.30pm Beaufort Dr
5.30pm-6pm Beechill Cottages
6pm-6.30pm Berryburn Park
6.30pm-7pm Bigwood Road
Our thanks in anticipation
of your co-operation.
All Parishioners and Visitors
Welcome.
Pastoral Visitation This Week-
Fr Neil Farren will visit Whitethorn Drive
Offertory Procession
We are looking for families/couples/neighbours to
bring up Offertory Gifts at the Offertory of the Mass.
A rota is being presently prepared. If you wish to
assist leave your name with the Parish Secretary,
Tel 71349490. Leave your name, address, Tel no and
Mass time. Your co-operation in this important function
is appreciated. We hope to begin with the Offertory
Procession at the 6pm and 11am Mass in September 2009.
Ardmore GAA Lotto Results
Week 24, Jackpot £400. Numbers
were 72-18-20 No winner this week.
£50 won by Hilda Walker. Next
weeks Jackpot £500.
Youth Pilgrimage to
Croagh Patrick 4th
July 2009
The Pilgrimage this year again for the youth of our
Diocese is the hike up Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo.
This trip is for 16-35yr Olds. Bus will depart Sainsburys
Car Park, Strand Road, Derry at 7.30am on Saturday
4th July and will return there at 11.30pm aprox. You
need to bring suitable clothing (light but warm layers,
if hot day, could be chilly at mountain peak, waterproofs
and a change of clothing desirable). Suitable footwear
such as hiking boots or sturdy trainers with good
grip are essential, bring sunscreen and packed lunch
for the mountain. Over one million pilgrims climb
this mountain each year with its spectacular views
and a small Church on top, where we shall have Mass
on the day. We invite you to join us so that you can
experience an new and fun element of your faith that
has been part of our tradition for centuries. The
trip costs £25, includes transport, a guide
and dinner in the Westport Hotel.
If interested Booking forms are available
from the Parish Office. Ardmore Tel 71349490. Forms
to be returned to Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre
not later than 29th June. If payment by Cheque, please
make it payable to Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre.
The Society of St Vincent De Paul urgently requires
good quality clothes and household furniture. Please
contact 71265489 or 71268325 for collection.
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.
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.
