Sunday 29th November 2009

First Sunday of Advent.

Jesus said to his disciples: "hold your heads high, for your liberation is close at hand". Over the past few years, with all the revelations of scandals in the Church and society, there is a lot for us to be ashamed of and repent for. However, the resulting despair that some people have experienced is not necessary because there continues to be so much goodness in the Church and society that we can be proud of. This week we begin a new year in our journey of faith with Christ. It is an opportunity to once again have confidence in his presence with us, and his power in us. Without in any way being unrealistic, this is a time to look towards him to save us and to set us free. We will find that freedom in how we are with one another in our homes and in our parish community as we approach Christmas and beyond with love rather than selfishness.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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First Sunday of Advent

Advent Wreath in St Mary’s Ardmore

 

 

SUNDAY 29th November, 2009

Sunday Mass Times. Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am & 11am.

Weekday Masses
Mon– Thurs 9.30am, Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 10am

Confessions:
Saturday 10.30am and after Vigil Mass.

 

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday 2pm-7.15pm

Led Prayer by Continuous Prayer Movement Friday 6.15pm-7.15pm

Sick Visitations
Monday am Currynierin
Wednesday am Ardmore

Readers for Sunday 6th December 2009
Vigil 6pm: Josephine McDermott
9am: John McCloskey
11am: Joan Lafferty

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

Anniversaries

Eithne Johnson, Edward O Doherty,

William Carlin, Kathleen McDermott,

Charles Donaghy, Margaret McCartney,

Ellen Murray, Margaret McLaughlin, Frank Donnelly

Offertory Collection
Sunday 22nd November Collection £1215
Thank you for your continued generosity.

Parish Draw
The Parish Draw will take place today. Good Luck to All.

 

Save the Bleach Green Bridge Petition and

Right of Way

A petition is available at the Church Porch for those who want to sign in order to save the Bleach Green Bridge from demolition. The bridge was built by Colhoun in 1922. The Iron Bridge has a span of thirty yards and is three yards wide and its sides are fifteen feet high. The bridge is an elaborate arrangement crossed, slanted and horizontal iron girders.

Pastoral Council Meeting
Tuesday 1st December at 7.30pm in the Pastoral Centre.

Children in Crossfire Advent calendars are still available to collect outside St Mary’s church after all Masses this weekend, 28th and 29th November. Donations can be returned to the church over the weekends of 2nd/3rd and 9th/10th January, with all funds raised going towards supporting projects that help vulnerable children and young people in Ethiopia and Tanzania. Thank you

Ardmore GAA Lotto Results
Week 46 Jackpot £700. Numbers were 1-4-15 No Winner this week.. £50 won by Marion Johnston. Next weeks Jackpot £800

Trocaire Global Gift Appeal

Choose from 9 Trocaire Global Gifts that will give a family or community in the developing world something they truly need. The gift of chicks, the gift of a school lunch, the gift of water, the gift of a house, the gift of a fishing boat and nets, the gift of a goat, the gift of education, the gift of a vegetable garden, the gift of life saving food. Gifts available to purchase in St Mary’s porch after Sunday Masses during Advent as a Christmas Gift that will assist the needy in the Third World.

Rickety Wheel Sunday 29th November at 2.30pm

Ardmore Pastoral Centre

The Rickety Wheel will take place today in the Pastoral Centre AT 2.30PM(not 2pm as stated in previous bulletins). All are welcome to come along and enjoy the fun!!!

(Co-Sponsor s Purchase is Half the Price in Brackets)

1. Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes Twist Turbo (£99.99)
(Co-Sponsors) Gallagher Family , Glenmore & McConomy Family, Glenmore

2. Phillips Micro HiFi System (£70)
(Co-Sponsors) Mansfield Family , Glenmore & McConomy Family, Glenmore

3. Sony Digital Camera (£107)
(Co-Sponsors) Hegarty Family , Ashcroft & Co-Sponsor also Required
Henry Hoover (£80)
(Co-Sponsors) Noble Family Glenmore & Fagan Family, Glenmore
Sharp Sound Bar (£89)
(Co-Sponsors) John McCarron, Nicholson Gdns & Co-Sponsor also required
Apollo Men’s Mountain Bike 17” (RRP £139.99 purchased at £100)
(Co-Sponsors) Gillen Family, Ashcroft & McCormick Family, Beechill
Sony I-Pod Docking System (£90)
(Co-Sponsors) Molly Family, Glenmore & Co-Sponsor also required
3-in-1 Games Table( Table Tennis, Hockey & Pool) (£99.99)
(Co-Sponsors) Murphy Family, Ashcroft & Co-Sponsor also required
Chest Freezer (£120)
Sponsor Fr Neil Farren P.P Ardmore
Tumble Dryer (£140)
(Co-Sponsors) Nicholl Family, Glenmore & Co-Sponsor also required
Nintendo Wii (£250)
2 Co-Sponsors Required
32” LCD Digital TV (£300)
(Co-Sponsors) Lawrance Family, Glenmore Pk & Co-Sponsor also required

All donations are greatly appreciated. If anyone else would like to contribute, contact the Parish Office on 71349490.

Thornhill Centre Advent Morning
Advent Morning: Thursday 10 December, Thornhill Centre is holding a ‘Reflection Morning’ for Advent beginning at 10:30 and concluding with a light lunch at 1:00 pm. Time includes a talk, quiet reflection and prayer. A donation of £5 per morning is suggested. Please ring 71351233 to book.

Adoption:
Could you make a child happy again after a difficult start in life?
Family Care Society is presently seeking adoptive families who would be interested in parenting children aged between 2 – 6 years and who need the love and attention of a caring and understanding family. Could this be you?
Please contact Family Care Society on:
Belfast 028 9069 1133 or Derry 028 7136 8592

Email: email@family-care-society.org
Website: www.family-care-society.net

 

Philip Carty Pianist presents The Rosary.
The Rosary is a religious work for piano. The concert takes place on the 8th of December, the feast day of the Immaculate Conception. It takes place in The Great Hall, Magee Campus, University of Ulster. Ticket prices are: £12, concessions: £8.

 

Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca
The monthly devotions, in honour of Our Lady, will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 1st December starting with confessions at 7.30 p.m. followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around10.00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.