Parish News for Sunday 6th Sept 2009

Vol.36 No.35

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Birthday of Our Lady

The feast of the birthday of Our Lady developed rather late in the Church, under the influence of the Holy Spirit at work in the lives of prayerful disciples of Christ. In a sense, this late development parallels the way the Church introduced the feast of Christmas much later than the feast of Easter. To rejoice in a birthday is something very human. Having done so for Jesus Christ, it was natural to do the same for Mary, his mother.

It was only after Christians had long contemplated Christ’s death and resurrection, that they felt the need to invest so much devotional energy in celebrating the day of his birth. Likewise, after meditating on Mary being specially chosen by God, and after acknowledging that she was the all-holy Mother of God, it made sense to rejoice in Mary’s birth as a daughter of Israel.

CCC 487: “”What the Catholic faith believes about Mary is based on what it believes about Christ, and what it teaches about Mary illumines in turn its faith in Christ”.

Excerpt from ‘Catholic Ireland.net’

Pope’s intentions for September

General
That the word of God may be better known, welcomed and lived as the source of freedom and joy.

Mission
That Christians in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, who often meet with great difficulties, may not be discouraged from announcing the Gospel to their brothers and sisters, trusting in the strength of the Holy Spirit.

Thornhill Centre:

Eight monthly Saturday Seminars on Pastoral Ministry beginning on 3rd October from 11.00 am - 4.00 pm. “There is a variety of gifts, but it is always the same Spirit; there are many different ways of serving, but it is always the same Lord”. (1 Cor 12:4-5). A basic formation programme to help those involved in pastoral ministry, appreciate the role of the priest and the role of the laity in building parish community. Further information: The Secretary, Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, telephone 71351233.

Aware Defeat Depression

Derry self-help group

If you, or a family member are affected by depression, Aware Defeat Depression can help. The self-help support group meets every Tuesday at 7.10 pm in the Aware offices, 10 Clarendon Street. New members are always welcome - just come along on the evening. Phone 71260602 or email: collette@aware-ni.org

Anniversaries

We remember the anniversaries of:

Martin and Susan Crowley, Patrick Rooney, John Hegarty.

May they rest in peace.

If you wish to have the name of your loved one placed in the newsletter contact the Parish Office before 12.00 noon on Thursdays.

Baptism

We welcome as a member of the Christian community:

Grace Sierra Hamilton,
31 Ashfield Terrace.

Christian Michael Doherty,
77 Ardgrange.

Lorcan Emmett Drummond,
34 Marlborough Road.

Sophia Maria McCloskey,
Carnamoyle, Muff.

Rehman Inaaya Fahmeeda,
26 St Eithne’s Park.

Readers
Weekdays
10.00 Eugene McClintock
07.30 Anna Peake

Readers on duty next Weekend
06.15 pm James Garvin
07.30 pm Charlie McDermott
09.30 am Louise Davis
11.00 am Eoin Garvin
12.30 pm Ciara McDevitt

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

Congratulations to
Eugene & Pat McClintock, 34 Hatmore Park who
celebrate their Ruby Anniversary this weekend.

Sick Visitation

Fr Daniel McFaul and Fr Peter Raftery will visit the sick as follows:

Mon am: Forest Pk, Helen St, Kerrs Tce, Oakfield Rd, Marlborough Ave, Marlborough Rd, Oakfield Ave, Beechwood Ave, West End Tce, Marlborough Tce.

Mon pm: Creggan St, Queen St, Princes St, Great James St, Clarendon Manor, Crawford Square.

Wed pm: 3.15 Confessions and Mass in Lavery Fold.

Volunteers Wanted! Have you a spare morning in the week and are computer literate? Age Concern Derry require voluntary computer tutors to provide computer tuition to older community members over the age of 60 at Malvern House, Derry. For further information email dev.ageconcern@derrycityconnect.org or telephone 71347478.

National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, 14th September. There will be Anointing of the Sick at 2.00 pm. Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland will be Chief Celebrant at the Pilgrimage Mass which will be celebrated at 3.00 pm.

Fr Canny acknowledges with thanks donations for:
St Joseph’s Young Priests Society: £300. St Vincent de Paul: £200. St Pio: £20, £20. Altar Flowers: £20, £10, £20. Trócaire: £50. Fr Paddy McIntyre’s Missionary work: £100.

Last Week’s Collection amounted to £3,791.

St Mary’s Ardmore will be hosting an evening of music by the African Children’s Choir next Sunday, 13th September at 7.30 pm.  No tickets required, donation at door.  For further information visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com or contact St Mary’s Parish Secretary on 71349490.

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