Sunday, 11th October 2009

28th Sunday of the Year

Christian Values

The rich young man said to Jesus: 'Good Master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?' Many people today live as if everything can be bought, even God's favour. We might not think of this just in terms of buying with money but with duty, with doing what we have to and then God somehow is in our debt. The way of Jesus is that eternal life can only be accomplished through love - first of all God's love for us, which is freely given, and then our love for God and for one another. This way of love means giving up a lot of selfishness and self-preoccupation just as the rich young man in the Gospel had to give up his riches before he could even begin to see what following Jesus was about. The guarantee though is that it is more than worth all our effort as this way of love brings happiness in this life and eternal happiness with God.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

Living the Sunday Liturgy

Theme

Christian Values

PRAYER FOCUS

Make us eager to do good for others.
How eager are you to love yourself as well as loving others?

Questions for Action for the week.

For your marriage: Recall your courting days and the things you did to make each other special. How could you renew some of those this week?

For Others: Think of someone who touched your life recently - find a way of saying thanks this week.

‘May the Virgin Mother, who together with her
Blessed Son knew the pain of emigration and
exile, help us to understand the experience, and
very often the drama, of those who are compelled
to live far from their homeland…’

(extract from Erga migrantes caritas Christi)

Sunday, 11th October, 2009

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Day of Prayer for Emigrants

First Reading Wisdom 7: 7-11
This is a passage in praise of wisdom. It is presented as a speech of Solomon.

Second Reading Hebrews 4: 12-13
God’s word is effective and is a source of true wisdom for us.

Gospel Mark 10: 17-30
The case of a good young man who refuses to follow Christ because he is unwilling to part with his wealth.

Masses

Monday : 7.30 pm Tuesday : 10.00 am Wednesday : 7.30 pm
Thursday : 10.00 am Friday : 10.00

Saturday : 10.00 am and Vigil - 7.00 pm

Sunday : 9.00 am and 11.00 am

Confessions: Monday: 7.00pm - 7.30pm

Saturday: after 10.00am Mass and 6.00pm - 7.00pm

: £1,695.00 and €93.00 - Thank you for your generosity

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night @ 9 pm Whist on Thursday night @ 8.30 pm

Legion of Mary meets every Monday at 6.30 pm in the meeting room in church. New members welcome

Eucharistic Ministers for October
Vigil : Mary McCrory, Kathleen Duggan, Marie Devenney
9.00: Mary Gallen, Grace McMenamin
11.00: Bridgett Barrett, Kathleen Lynch, Seamus Duffy

Offertory Procession for October
Vigil: Harper Family
9.00: Paddy Carlin and Peter McCullagh
11.00: Jimmy Duffy and John McCallion

Readers for October : Vigil: Maureen Lynch 11.00: Ann Marie Anderson

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Mary McAnea, Denise Gallagher, Bernie Breen, Annie Quinn, Vera Harvey, Geraldine McHale

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 2 – Kiera Laird, Emma Larid, Adam Laird,
Sasha Byrne, Michael Gallagher, Niamh McLaughlin

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71 384488

PIONEER MASS - For Pioneers, their Family and Friends in St Mary’s Chapel, Ardmore, Derry on Sunday 18th October at 3 pm. Bus leaving Chapel Carpark at 1.15 pm. For details and bookings contact : Ann Harkin 81670693

MISSION SUNDAY - 18TH OCTOBER 2009 - 2nd Collection
Prayers and reflection for the Missions

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - MEETING - with Fr Donnelly on Monday
12th October after 7.30 pm Mass in the Church

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (2, 1, 4) 7, 3, 5, 6 - Tommy Fox wins £100 - Next week Jackpot £325
Website for up to date information : www.caisleannadeirgegac.org
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE - Saturday 28th November 2009
Monthly Meeting : Monday 12th October at 8 pm in St Patrick’s Hall
Mna Na Deirge - Training takes place at Marius McHugh Under 16s - Wednesdays and Fridays at 6.30 pm - Under 10s - Saturdays at 11.00 am
Anyone interested in managing any teams in the incoming year contact Diane McGlynn

NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN - Must be left with Teresa or Seamus before 12.00 on Fridays

CONRADH NA GAEILGE : Irish language classes for adult beginners to commence in St Patrick’s Hall on Wednesday 14/10/09 - 8pm - 9pm. All welcome

A Church Gate Collection will take place this weekend Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October. On 22nd October one of our Parishoners Eimhear O’Kane will be travelling to Fageras in Romania with Sacred Heart College, Omagh. All money raised will go directly to buying medical supplied and equipment for the baby clinic

DERRY DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL CENTRE - “Choosing your Future” - a conference with Jean Vanier in the Millennium Forum Derry - Wednesday 21st October - 10 am - 1.30 pm. This is for young people but there are a limited number of tickets available for adults costing £15. To book contact : Derry Diocesan Centre - 71 264087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org

SACRED HEART COLLEGE - Music Department presents Memorable Melodies - Past and Present pupils on Thursday 22nd October 2009 at 7.30 pm - Strule Arts Centre - Tickets £8 - £5 conc

PAT O’LOUGHLIN is planning to do his 30th Dublin Marathon on Monday 26th October for MS Research at Walton MS Unit Liverpool. Pat would appreciate your support

BODYFIT - Continues on Thursdays at 7.00 pm sharp - £3.50 in St Patrick’s Hall - Suitable for beginners, intermediate, advanced - male and female. Work at your own pace

INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH A LITTLE MORE? - Thornhill College 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 info contact Thornhill Centre 71351233

BARROWFIELD F.C. - LOTTO - 1, 8, 15, 18 - No winners - Barry Craig c/o Barrowfield wins £30

PRESENTATION FOR FR P DOHERTY - Friday 23rd October in the Parochial Hall at 8.30 pm - Everyone is welcome - Buffet & Music

FRIENDS LOUGH DERG ANNUAL DRAW - will take place on Saturday 17th October with over €50,000 cash prizes - Supper Dance at Miler’s Restaurant, Pettigo starting at 10.00 pm - Music by : Mucky Ducks - Supper Dance £13.50/€15.00 - Tickets available contact Lorraine at 00353 719861747 or 028 68632391 or email membershipdraw@loughderg.org

DERRY DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL CENTRE - Invites applications for the post of Diocesan Coordinator of Youth Ministry : For application Form, Job Description and Personnel Specification contact 028 71264087 during normal office hours and must be returned not later than 1.00 pm on 15th October 2009

ACCORD PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES - Will take place in the Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh on October 16th & 17th - November 13th & 14th and December 4th & 5th. Booking - telephone 028 82242439 or email : accordomagh@btopenworld.com

REMINDER OF SERVICES AVAILABLE AT TYRONE COUNTY HOSPITAL - You can attend the Cardiac Assessment Unit in Tyrone County Hospital at any time. Should you develop pain in the chest, shortness of breath, palpations or fainting episodes - the nursing staff can assess your heart. You can refer yourself or be sent by your General Practitioner to this Cardiac Unit. The Unit is open throughout the 24 hours - everyday 7 days a week - For Advice - call 028 82 833129. In emergency call Cardiac Ambulance 028 82 249149