Parish News for Sunday 3rd January 2010

Vol.37 No.1

Second Sunday of Christmas

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

As we begin a new year we would like to express our appreciation to all who gave their services so generously in 2009. We thank especially the Altar Servers, Cleaners, Choirs, Counters, Collectors, Eucharistic Ministers, First Friday tea volunteers, Flower Arrangers, Fundraising Committee, Organists, Readers, Parish Sister, Scouts, St Vincent de Paul Society, the and all who in any capacity contributed to the work of the parish.

Feast of the Epiphany

Wednesday, 6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. It is a Holyday of Obligation. The Epiphany tells the story of the Wise Men (Magi) from the East who followed the star until it led them to Bethlehem where they adored the new born, Jesus. The word “epiphany” means “appearance” or “manifestation”. We have just completed the celebration of Christmas and the birth of Jesus. As time goes on we want to think about the meaning of this event in our lives and just how the appearance of Christ on earth affects our lives.

Mission is at the very heart of the feast of the Epiphany because it reveals how those who do not know Christ can be moved, compelled and convinced by the gospel to bow down and worship. In fact, every effort we make at mission - sharing our faith and giving witness by deeds - is nothing less than an epiphany. Why? Because when we do this, God’s work is manifested and fulfilled in the world.

The journey made by the Wise Men was made in faith, with courage and dedication. At the start of this new year their example should inspire us to follow the star of Christ in the days and weeks of 2010.

Feast of the Epiphany, Wednesday, 6th January

It is a Holyday of Obligation. Masses for the Holyday are as follows:

Tuesday: Vigil Masses at 6.15 pm and 7.30 pm.

Wednesday: Masses at 7.00 9.30 and 11.00 am, 12.30 and 7.30 pm.

There will be a collection for Parish Missionaries Overseas at all Masses on the Feast of Epiphany. There are a number of priests and nuns from the parish who are in Africa, South America and different parts of the world. This collection will be used to support them in their missionary work.

If you wish to nominate a priest or nun who have family connections in the Parish for financial support please give their name and contact details to the Parochial House.

Sympathy

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of:

Sarah-Jane Brady,
William Street Home.

Seamus McCourt,
15 Aberfoyle Terrace.

Shiela McCourt,
3 Oakfield Crescent.

Jackie McConnell,
182 Westway.

May they rest in peace.

Anniversaries

We remember the anniversaries of:

William McKinney, Johnny Coyle, Kathleen and Matthew McColgan,

Gladys McColgan and Mary and William Brady. May they rest in peace.

Baptism

We welcome as members of the Christian community:

Ann and Sarah Doherty,
21 Claremont Manse.
Maya Isabel Dryden,
27 Virginia Street, Somerville, MA.
Orlaith Grace Duncan,
13 Northland Drive.
Crystal Sonya Gjorgjievski,
17 Upper Galliagh Road.
Stella Angela Miles,
6 Frogston Gardens, Fairmilehead.
Cora Patricia McMenamin,
3 Rathmore Park,
Erin Dianne O’Leary,
61 Brentwood Avenue, Waterbury.

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

Readers

Weekdays
10.00 am Eugene McClintock
07.30 pm Adele McCauley

Readers on Holyday, 6th January
06.15 pm Thomas Gallagher
07.30 pm Adele McCauley
09.30 am Eugene McClintock
11.00 am Gráinne Nugent
12.30 pm Piaras O’Meallain
07.30 pm Adele McCauley

Readers on duty next Weekend
06.15 pm Mary McDowell
07.30 pm Majella Coyle
09.30 am Piaras O’Meallain
11.00 am Geraldine Ui Meallain
12.30 pm Marie Canning

Sick Visitation

Fr Daniel McFaul will visit the sick this week as follows:

Mon 10.00 am: Rosemount Gdns, Montrose Gdns, Ernest St, Nassau Cres, Rosemount Ave, Lower Nassau St, Tutor Close, Academy Tce, Northland Pde, De Burgh Tce.

Mon 2.00 pm: Glenview Ave, Glenview St, Glen Rd, Ardglen Pk Glenbank Rd, Glenbank Pk, Northland Rd.

Tues 10.00 am: Meadowview Cres, Osborne St, Baldrick Cres, Nassau St, Cedar St, Glascow Tce, Argyle St, Argyle Tce, Glenowen Pk, Groarty Rd, Kylemore Pk.

Tues 2.00 pm: Glenbrook House.

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

Mon 10.00 am: Lisfannon Park.

Mon 3.00 pm: William St, Columbcille Crt, Chamberlain St, Brewster’s Close.

Wed 10.00 am: Westland Ave, Westland St, Glenfada Pk, Abbey Pk, Fahan St, Joseph Place, Cable St.

Thurs 10.00 am: Limewood St, Beechwood St, Elmwood Tce.

Thurs 11.30 am: Fr Mulvey Pk.

Thurs 2.00 pm: Lisfannon Pk (Upper), Eglinton Tce, Blucher St, Little Diamond.

The priests wish to thank you for your generosity to the Christmas Box Collection.

Last Week’s Collection amounted to £3,301.

St Vincent de Paul acknowledges with thanks donations of £1,000, £240 and £100 recently received.

Fr Canny acknowledges with thanks donations for: St Pio: £20. St Thérèse Statue: £10. Children in Crossfire: £50. Altar Flowers: £10, £20, £20, £20. Concern: £50. Cathedral Funds: £100. Charity of Adm’s Choice: £50. St Vincent de Paul: £500.
Fr Canny will forward donations totalling £170 to LASCO.

St Vincent de Paul during the Christmas period were able to distribute toys, gifts and financial assistance to many families in the Parish due to your generosity. The members of St Eugene’s Conference would like to thank you most sincerely for this, and for your donations at the church door throughout the year.

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