Parish News for Sunday 1st August 2010

Vol.37 No.30

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Very Rev Michael Canny Adm
Fr Peter Raftery CSSp
Rev Daniel McFaul CC
Fr Joseph Varghese

The Earth that God Created

It is very difficult not to get caught up in the luxuries of life. The earth that God created is indeed good and beautiful and the world that we have generated for ourselves makes living easier and more comfortable. But the only certainty in this life is that we are all going to die. Yet, it is strange that often in our short time here, we lose sight of that one certainty and what lies beyond it. We seem so intent on gathering the comforts of life and becoming successful. The immediate, visible world seems to be our only reality.

Today’s Gospel is somewhat sad. It is easy to see the foolishness of the rich man when we hear the dialogue between him and God. But the rich fool is no more foolish than we are most of the time. We work to make ends meet. Then we make more and save it. And when we make even more we decide to pass it on to our children.

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with working, with trying to make ends meet and being vigilant that we have enough. However when that concern becomes our main focus and we fail to share what we have with others, we drown out the voice of God. Without God’s voice in this parable, the story would not make sense. And our lives do not make sense without the whisperings of God. This is how we become rich towards God, by being attentive to his whisperings.

‘These things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ It is equally important to prepare our hearts for that one certainty and for the life that awaits us. These are the things that remain ours - kindness, tolerance, love and all the marks of the Kingdom. These are the things that enrich a life and the kind of life that is being demanded of us ‘this very night’.

Intercom July/August 2010

National Collection for the 2012 Eucharistic Congress to be held in Dublin:

If you wish to contribute please leave your donation clearly marked

‘Eucharistic Congress’ in the Sacristy or Parochial House.

Monthly Devotions in honour of Our Lady in Termonbacca on Tuesday starting with Confessions at 7.30 pm followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around 10.00 pm.

Sympathy

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of

Mary Margaret Mulroy, South Africa formerly Rosemount.

May she rest in peace.

Anniversaries

We remember the anniversaries of:

Eileen Quinn, James Devine, William and Cassie Page.

May they rest in peace.

Baptism

We welcome as members of the Christian community:

Katie Marie O’Neill,
80 Ardanlee, Culmore.

Oliver Patrick O’Neill,
74 Springvale Park.

Kyrón Jonathan Horner,
24 Westway.

Caoilte James Campbell,
73 Grangemore Park.

Readers Weekdays

10.00 am Gatha McClintock
07.30 pm Charlie McDermott

Readers on duty next Weekend

06.15 pm Roísín Bonar
07.30 pm Mona Tracey
09.30 am Rita McCauley
11.00 am Eoin Garvin
12.30 pm Charlie McDermott

Eucharistic Ministers
Team *A* begins its rota
at the 6.15 pm Vigil Mass
next weekend.

Sick Visitation

Fr Michael Canny will visit the sick in his care this week:

Mon am: 10.00 Lisfannon Park.
Mon pm: 3.00 - William St, Columbcille Crt, Chamberlain St, Brewster’s Close.
Wed am: 10.00 - Westland Ave, Westland St, Glenfada Pk, Abbey Pk, Fahan St, Joseph Place, Cable St.
Thurs am: 10.00 - Limewood St, Beechwood St, Elmwood Tce.
Thurs am: 11.30 - Fr Mulvey Pk.
Thurs pm: 2.00 - Lisfannon Pk (Upper), Eglinton Tce, Blucher St, Little Diamond.

Fr Peter Raftery will visit the sick as follows:

Mon am: Forest Pk, Helen St, Oakfield Drive, Marlborough Rd, Oakfield Ave, West End Tce, Marlborough Tce.
Mon pm: Creggan St, Queen St, Princes St, Kerr’s Tce, Marlborough St, Beechwood Ave.
Wed 11.30 am: Mass in William Street Residential Home.
Wed 2.00 pm: Mass in Lavery Fold.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Clonmacnois, County Offaly from 12th to 15th August for 16 to 35 year olds includes music, drama, prayer, talks, workshops, reconciliation and healing service, games and chill time. It is a donation only weekend, all you need to bring is a sleeping bag. Come along for a fantastic weekend filled with many new experiences. There will be free transport available, for pick-up points near you and for more information visit their website www.youth2000.ie or contact 07514820572.

The 4th National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage will take place to The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock on Sunday, 12th September. Anointing of the Sick at 2.00 pm, Pilgrimage Mass at 3.00 pm, followed by Eucharistic Adoration. Special guest singers: Michael English, Dana and Chloe Coyle. For further information, visit the website www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com or telephone 00 353 9824877.

Two Hearts Prayer Group: A Prayer Vigil in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held in Our Lady of Lourdes Church beginning with a First Friday Mass at 7.30 pm on Friday. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament immediately after Mass and the Vigil will end with a First Saturday Mass at 12.15 am. A visiting priest will be available for Confessions during the Vigil.

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