Parish News for Sunday 13th June 2010

Vol.37 No.24

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Forgiveness and Inclusivity

The two major themes emerging from today’s readings are forgiveness and inclusivity. The first step in seeking God’s forgiveness is the clear naming and acknowledging of the sin that has been committed. This David does immediately as Nathan challenges him. Despite his remorse and God’s forgiveness, God’s retribution remains for David and his household. In the Gospel, this gracious forgiveness of God is further developed in Jesus, who demonstrates a forgiveness that is complete with no further retribution!

Simon the Pharisee stands as a foil to all of us. Can we see a little bit of ourselves in him and his attitude? It is easy to be blind to our faults and slip into the hypocrisy of judging and excluding others who fail to meet our narrow criteria of social acceptability. Jesus consistently turns these perceptions on their head. There is no one who is turned away by Jesus from sharing his table. The most marginalised find a place there. Paul extends this inclusion and welcome to all the Gentiles who have come to believe in Christ.

Jesus exposes the lie at the heart of Simon’s distant hospitality and the woman’s outpouring of genuine affection. It is so much easier to accept forgiveness than it is to extend it to another. What is clear is that love is the natural response of the forgiven. Simon, so sure of his moral superiority, has little self-awareness of his need for forgiveness. Consequently his capacity for love is severely diminished. The imperative attitude for the experience of God’s forgiveness, which we all need, is one of utter humility before God. The result: an emboldened and generous love and a fearless sense of one’s worth. Forgiveness liberates people into their true selves before God.

Excerpt from ‘Intercom’ - June 2010

Cemetery Sunday

The Annual Service of Intercession for the Dead takes place in the City Cemetery next Sunday, 20th June at 6.00 pm. Please be in position at 5.30 pm.

Families are asked to bring their own holy water with them to the Cemetery for the blessing of the graves. At the appropriate time the Bishop will ask a representative of each family to sprinkle their family grave (and neighbouring grave if there is no-one present). There will be no holy water in the Cemetery.

The City Cemetery Manager has asked that all able bodied people park outside the Cemetery.

Sympathy

We offer our sympathy to the parents and family of

Baby Louie Doherty, 156 Glenowen Park.

Anniversaries

We remember the anniversaries of: James McMahon, Bridie Sharkey, Raymond White, Michael Deehan, Catherine Campbell, Elizabeth O’Donnell, Willie O’Donnell, Eileen O’Donnell, Lily Turner, Patrick Farrell, Patrick McIntyre, Bridget Duffy, Maureen Horner, Danny Canavagh and Mary Hughes.
May they rest in peace.

Baptism

We welcome as members of the Christian community:

Oísín Cian Frazer,
26 Melmore Gardens.

Miaya Grace Doherty,
8 Glenside Gardens.

Kiefer Lucas Johnston Canning,
112 St Eithne’s Park.

Readers - Weekdays

10.00 am James Garvin
07.30 pm Mona Tracey

Readers on duty next Weekend

06.15 pm Garvin Kerr
07.30 pm Mona Tracey
09.30 am Michael Roddy
11.00 am Geraldine Ui Meallain
12.30 pm Kieran Kehoe

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

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, Grafton St, Tutor Close, Academy Tce, Northland Pde, Northland Ave, De Burgh Tce.

Mon 2.00 pm: Lr Nassau St, 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, Glasgow Tce, Argyle St, Argyle Tce, Groarty Rd, Kylemore Pk.

Tues 2.00 pm: Glenbrook House.

St Eugene’s Children’s Choir: There will be an initial meeting here in St Eugene’s Cathedral on Monday at 4.00 pm for children who are interested in singing at Sunday Mass, will be in P5, P6 and P7 in September 2010 and their parent(s) or guardian(s).

Fr Canny acknowledges with thanks donations for:

Fr Patrick McIntyre’s Missionary Work: £100. Cathedral Funds: £20.

Trócaire: £40, £200, £15, £55. St Pio: £50, €10. Haiti: £200. Altar Flowers: £20.

Last Week’s Collection amounted to £3,608.

Renovations Collection amounted to £1,025.

A one day retreat for Senior Citizens

and their friends in Termonbacca on Wednesday, 23rd June. Registration from 10.30 am finishing around 5.00 pm. Cost £15 or €18 (includes a four course lunch). Payment at the Centre on the day. To book telephone 71262512 during office hours only.

The Holy Family Padre Pio Prayer Group

monthly meeting in the Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty on Monday starting with 7.30 pm Mass.

There will be two 1st class relics of St Pio available at the meeting. 

‘Taking the Time’:

Mary Murphy with Sr Perpetua will lead an ‘Exploration of the Journey Inward’, using some of the finest poetry and classical music, with reflections on the Psalms. This retreat-like experience is an invitation to touch into the creative imagination. Thornhill Centre - beginning Friday, 2nd July at 7.00 pm and ending Saturday, 3rd July at 7.00 pm. Further details contact The Secretary at Thornhill Centre, telephone 71351233.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, Co Offaly, Thursday, 12th to Sunday, 15th August for young people aged 16 to 35. An opportunity to experience the Catholic faith and meet new friends. Donation only. Free buses available. For more information contact 07514820572 or visit their website www.youth2000.ie

Bus to Knock on Saturday, 3rd July -

£32 (includes three course lunch and two stops for tea and scones). Contact Susan at 71269561.
 

St Vincent de Paul wish to acknowledge with thanks a donation of £50 recently received.

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