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Sunday, 30th May 2010

The Most Holy Trinity

First Reading: Proverbs 8: 22-31
This reading in praise of the wisdom of God can be seen as a groping towards the revelation of the mystery of the Trinity.

Second Reading: Romans 5: 1-5
Christ made possible for us a relationship of love with God. This gives us the hope and sustains us in time of suffering. The Holy Spirit helps us to recognise God’s love for us.

Gospel: John 16: 12-15
The Holy Spirit helps the Church to grasp the full meaning of all Jesus said, especially what he said about the Father.


 

 



 

 

Trinity Sunday

Sunday, 30th May 2010

Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth”. The most profound truth of all is about the nature of the true God, a Trinity of Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This truth is far beyond our understanding but is implanted close into our hearts by God’s Spirit. The second profound truth is that we are made in God’s image. This truth is also far beyond our understanding but is capable of being lived out by us through the power of the same Spirit living in us. It is in the intimate relationships of marriage and family that we especially share in the intimate life of the true God. But we need to learn to live there with an ever-greater reverence and love. We also live in God through our community with one another as Christians. This needs to be characterised by energy and enthusiasm for the world as the kingdom of God.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

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SUNDAY 30th May 2010


Sunday Mass Times.

Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am & 11am.

St Vincent de Paul Boxes in aid of Hospitalite de Lourdes,
today (Assisting Diocesan Invalid Pilgrims to Lourdes)

Weekday Masses

Mon, Tue, Wed 9.30am, Thurs 7.30pm

First Friday 9.30am & 7.30pm

Saturday 11.30am 5th June First Communion Mass.

 

The Ceremony of Commitment to Abstain from Alcohol and Drugs

for Confirmation Children will take place at 11am Mass today Sunday 30th May.

 


Rosary and Benediction today Sunday at 6pm.

 

 


Solemn Annual Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

in St Marys Church

next Sunday 6th June after 11am Mass until Monday 7th June before 7.30pm Mass.

Readers for Sunday 6th June

Vigil: Brian McGuinness
9am: Lean Chambers
11am: Maureen Boyle

Eucharistic Ministers for June

6pm Vigil: Anne McGuinness,
Michael McMenamin
9am: Joe McColgan
11am: Celine McDaid, Charles McDaid, Anne Dixon


 

Deaths

Donna Kennedy (Strathfoyle)

Jack Edwards (Knockdara Pk)

 

 

 


Anniversaries

Dean Brolly Gormley, Bernie Molloy, Bridie Doherty

Joseph Deehan, Colum King, Jennie McShane

 

 


Offertory Collection

Sunday 23rd May Collection £1081

 

 

 

First Communion Mass
P4 Children of Glendermott Primary School will celebrate their First Communion next Saturday 5th June at 11.30am. All are welcome to this Mass.


First Friday Sick Visitations
Tuesday pm –Currynierin and Wednesday am– Ardmore


Marriage and Family Life

The next meeting will take place on Monday 31st May at 7pm in the Pastoral Centre.

Pilgrimage to Knock
Saturday 26th June, Coach leaving Ardmore Bridge at 8am, Church Car park at 8.05am and Currynierin at 8.10am. Price is £35 which includes coach and 4 course meal in the evening and Tea/Coffee and scones in the morning. Contact Kathleen Chambers 71347833.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival
Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, Co Offaly, Thursday 12th-Sunday 15th August 2010. For young people age 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends. Donation only. Free buses available from around the country. For more info, contact 0035386 3025442 or 003531 6753690, or check out our website: www.youth2000.ie

National Collection for the 2012 Eucharistic Congress the second annual National Collection, towards the cost of planning and hosting the Eucharistic Congress, will take place in St Mary’s Parish on the weekend of 12th/13th June. The collection will be taken up as a second collection on the day.


Ardmore/Altnagelvin/Ballyroan Cemetery Sunday
The Service of Intercession for the Deceased at Ardmore Graveyard will be held next Sunday 6th June. at 6pm in Ardmore and 3pm in Altnagelvin/ Ballyroan Cemetry Please bring Holy Water to Sprinkle the Graves of your relatives on that day. Flower Sellers should notify Ardmore Cemetery Committee Members as usual by 1st June. No Flower Sellers nor their vehicles permitted on Church Car Park on that day. Their cooperation is much appreciated.

Ardmore Parish Festival and Sports Day in St Mary’s Grounds Sunday 13th June from 3.30pm—6pm. Various Races for all ages groups and Penalty Kicks. Horse Shoe Throwing. Bonny Baby, Young Miss Festival Queen (Primary sch age). Miss Festival Queen (Secondary—25yrs) Mrs Festival Queen. Glamorous Granny. Face Painting, Fancy Dress, Bouncy Castle and Slide. Bingo and many stalls including Tombola. Burgers and Hot Dogs on sale.

 

 

 

Ardmore Parish Car Treasure Hunt, Friday 18th June starts 6.30pm –7.30pm from Pastoral Centre. Return for prizes and Light Refreshments.

Mass and Healing Service in Honour of St. Peregrine O.S.M( Patron St of Cancer Patients in St Columb’s Church waterside on Wed 2nd June 2010 at 7.30pm. Bring along a small bottle of Olive Oil

Ardmore GAA Lotto Results
Week 20 Jackpot £400. Numbers were 10-13-15 No Winner £50 won by Jean Sharkey. Next weeks Jackpot £500


 


Pastoral Youth Ministry Leader

The parishes of St Eugene’s Cathedral, St Mary’s Creggan, and Holy Family in Derry City are embarking on an exciting new project. Investing in our young people, we are looking to employ an enthusiastic person to lead and direct youth in the three parishes in the ways of faith. The Pastoral Youth Ministry Leader will be employed for a one year contract. The successful candidate must fulfil the following criteria:

Be an active member of a Catholic Parish Faith Community
Have experience of skilled leadership in a Youth Setting
Have a third level qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. education, theology, youth work, community work

OR One Year’s experience of Youth Project Management
Be competent in the use of ICT

The Pastoral Youth Ministry Leader will be based within the parishes of St. Eugene’s Cathedral, St. Mary’s Creggan and Holy Family in Derry City.

The above criteria may be enhanced to facilitate short listing of candidates.

Application Form, Job Description and Personnel Specification may be obtained by telephoning (028) 71264087 during normal office hours and completed applications must be returned to: Derry Diocesan Youth Commission, Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, The Gate Lodge, 2 Francis Street, Derry, BT48 7DS not later than 5.00pm on 3rd June 2010.