Sunday, 16th August 2009

20th Sunday of the Year

Jesus said to the crowd: ‘Anyone who eats this bread will live forever’. To live forever is one of the longings in every human heart. And yet death is part of every human life. Jesus reveals though that death is not the end but only the beginning of new life and he has led the way for us through his resurrection. And he gives us his own body and blood to lead us into eternal life. Through the Eucharist we are already united with life that will last forever, a life that we are called on to live now through our love for God and for one another. Eucharistic people are meant to be people who live life to the full, people who radiate hope, people who are known for their joy and gladness in being alive, people who forgive easily and often, people who bring peace and happiness into the lives of all whom they meet.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 16th August 2009.

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Proverbs 9: 1-6
Come and eat my bread, drink the wine I have prepared! Leave your folly and you will live, walk in the ways of perception

Second Reading Ephesians 5: 15-20
Recognise what is the will of God.

Gospel John 6: 51-58
If you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in you.

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

Sunday Collection: £ 1,590.00 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 August
Vigil : Patricia McGlynn, Avril Campbell
9.00: Seamus Duffy, Margaret Cassidy
11.00: Jean Coyle, Marie Devenney, Patricia McGlynn

Offertory Procession for August
Vigil: John McGlynn and Family
9.00: Colm and May Sharkey
11.00: Lynch Family, Brooke Park

Readers for August : Vigil: Maolíosa McHugh 11.00: Philomena Doherty

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Ruby Catterson, Celine Catterson, Ann James, Marie McMenamin, Anne Marie Anderson, Betty Dolan

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

FOUNDATIONS IN LITURGY - One Year Course beginning Tuesday 6th October 2009. “The People of God” - Further information : Secretary, Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE - Tel: 028 71351233 - Email - thronhillcentre@derrydiocese.org

FEASTS THIS WEEK: Wednesday : St John Eudes Thursday : St Bernard
Friday : St Piux X Saturday : Queenship of Mary

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE SUNDAY, 13TH September, Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Chief Celebrant Cardinal Sean Brady. Guest Speakers : Fr Liam Lawton & Dana

10 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND - from Monday 21st - Wednesday 30th September. £1090 stg or € 1240 per person. Spiritual Director : Fr Michael Porter & Fr Anthony Mailey. Few seats remaining. For further info and booking contact :Charlie Gillespie 07533330756

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (6,1,) 5, 2, 4, 3, 7 - 9 winners win £15 each. Next Week Jackpot £325
Under 16 : Home to Gortin on Wednesday 19th August at 7.15 pm

Under 12 : Home to Aghyaran on Monday 17th August at 7 pm

Coaching for Under 12s, 10s, 8s & 6s - BOYS & GIRLS - Saturdays 11.00 am

Merchandise: available contact : Jo Lynch - Jerseys, shorts, socks, bags, hoodies etc

Website for up to date information : www.caisleannadeirgegac.org

As work will hopefully be starting soon on the new Clubrooms, the Club is undertaking a Development Fundraising Draw - tickets are available from any Club Member.

Any member who wishes to be considered for an All Ireland Ticket must have purchased a book of tickets. The support of parents, members and players would be greatly appreciated

Development Progress Meeting : Wednesday at pitch at 9 pm

DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING MEETING - On Thursday 20th August at 7 pm in
St Patrick’s Hall. Anyone selling tickets please return all sold tickets to date

KEEP FREE - Friday 25th September 2009 - Annual Golf Classic

MNA NA DEIRGE - Senior Training at Marius McHugh Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm

Under 16 Training Mondays and Wednesdays at Marius McHugh Park at 1.30 pm

Anyone who would like tickets for the ladies All Ireland Final on Sunday 27th September in Croke Park please contact : Diane McGlynn ASAP

ST EUGENE’S HIGH SCHOOL: G.C.S.E. Results available on Thursday 27th August in the school office from 9.00 am

School resumes : Tuesday 1st September 2009 - First Years Only at 9.20 am
Wednesday 2nd September 2009 - All pupils - Years 8 - 12

The school has school jerseys, shorts and socks for purchase available in school office

THE FOYER OF LIGHT CHARITY & LOVE - Invite you to the renowned worldwide and life changing Five Day Silent retreats by appointed Priest Fr Killian Byrne and inspired by Martha Robin in Drumalis Larne August 17th - 23rd. Contact : 028 30 830904 or email: www.donnelly.hugh@virgin.net

A Mass for the Sick with Eucharistic Blessing - will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 18th August at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend

A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA (NEST)

Are you burdened by feelings of guilt or shame? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety and/or low self-esteem? If you were able to break free from the pain of what has happened to you, would your life be different? The NEST Programme will enable you to do just that and also give you resources to deal with present and future life tasks. For more info telephone - Pastoral Centre, Maghera 028 79642983 or Derry 028 71347220 for assessment for the Autumn course, September 2009

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

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE : Last two places for the New York Marathon on 1st November 2009. Join Richard and a great group, some who are walking and some who are running the marathon. For more information phone John Ryan - 028 71289898