Parish News for Sunday 5th October 2008

Vol.35 No.40

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Very Rev Michael Canny Adm
Rev David O'Kane CC
Rev Daniel McFaul CC

“Belief and trust in God can move mountains. Don’t be discouraged by circumstances”.

Day for Life – 5th october 2008

This year the Bishops of Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales have decided to devote the Day for Life to an important aspect of health care, namely mental health.

The duty to support and promote the common good is a fundamental obligation on everyone in society. Today we remember that an important aspect of this duty is to promote the mental health of every member of our society and, in particular, that of our local communities. It seems fair to say that while we recognise the importance of mental health, as individuals and as communities, our awareness of our duty to promote it is not as marked as it should be.

Each one of us has a duty to take care of our mental health. This is achieved through a good balance between work and recreation, between the social aspects of our lives and the private, as well as between the spiritual side of our nature and that of the temporal. One of the frequent issues in society is the fact that mental and emotional illness is not always recognised by the sufferer. It is estimated, for example, that only about a quarter of those suffering from depression receive any form of treatment. Early detection is seen as important in every aspect of illness. This includes our mental health as well.

Many people in our society, unfortunately, suffer from ill health, both physical and mental. Just as there is no stigma associated with those who suffer from ill health at a physical level neither should those who suffer mental health problems lack the support of family, friends and the professions.

There are very many categories of illnesses which affect the working of the mind. Depression, for example, assumes many forms and many degrees of severity. Thankfully, for much of the time, people can be nursed back to mental health through the care of their families, the support of the community and, when appropriate, medical care and counselling. It is very important, therefore, for every one in society to have a positive attitude towards mental health and, in particular, to create within society an awareness of the fact that ill health in this area does not necessarily have to be lifelong or excluding.

Issues, such as the abuse of alcohol, dependency on drugs and addictions of a variety of kinds, can lead to ill health It is important to remember that if left unattended for some time they can undermine mental health as well.

Excerpt from Day for Life website – www.dayforlife.org

Baptism

We welcome as a member of the Christian community

Louise Laura McGlinchey, 58 Glenowen Park.

Readers on duty next Weekend
06.15 James Garvin
07.30 Kieran Kehoe
09.30 Brendan Burns
11.00 Eugene McClintock
12.30 Charlie McDermott

Weekdays
10.00 Terri Willman-Gallagher
07.30 Adele McCauley

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

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

Precious Life are hosting a meeting in the City Hotel on Monday at 7.30 pm regarding the pro-life rally in Stormont on Saturday, 18th October at 1.00 pm. All welcome.

Senior Citizens Dance in Abbey House on Thursday at 8.00 pm. Tea and snacks available. Admission £2. Music by John McCallion

Sick Visitation

Fr David O’Kane will visit the sick this week as follows:

Mon 10.00 am: The Village, Rosemount Gdns, Montrose Gdns, Ernest St, Epworth St, Rosemount Ave, Academy Tce, Tutor Close, Nicholson Tce, Fairman Place, Northland Parade.
Mon pm: Lower Nassau St, Glen Rd, Ardglen Pk, Glenbank Rd, Northland Rd (1), Edanmount Pk.
Tues am: Meadowview Cres, Osborne St, Norcross St, Baldrick Cres, Cedar St, Argyle Tce, Argyle St, Northland Road (2).
Tues pm: Glenbrook House.
Fri am: William Street Home.

Abbey House: Fr Canny will hear Confessions at 7.00 pm and celebrate Mass at 7.30 pm on Monday.

Fr Canny acknowledges with thanks donations for: Charity of Adm’s choice: £40. Trócaire: £5, £20, £100. St Pio: £10. St Joseph’s Young Priests Society: £90, £20, £40. St Eugene’s Renovation Fund: £100. Children in Crossfire: £100.
Father Canny will forward donations totalling £60 to LASCO.

Last Week’s Collection amounted to £3,683.

Parish Draw
***Limited number of tickets remaining***

1st Prize - £25,000 2nd & 3rd Prize - £5,000
9th - 18th Prize - £2,000 19th - 28th Prize - £500

Promotors Draw 10 x £100

Only one First Friday, 7th November, left for contributions.

To purchase a ticket contact Matt McColgan at 71268997
or Fr Michael Canny.

Padre Pio Prayer Group to be held on Fridays at 6.30 pm lasting half an hour. Rosary and Padre Pio Prayer.

Found: Set of two keys and bracelet found in Great James Street on Sunday, 28th September. Owner can collect them at the Parochial House.

Follow the Golden Rule

Treat everyone well

- both the deserving and the undeserving.

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