Parish News for Sunday 17th January 2010

Vol.37 No.3

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

World Day for Migrants and Refugees

Today is Refugee and Migrant Sunday when we are reminded to celebrate with thanks the diversity of people in Ireland. The Church, like the nation, is made up of people from many different countries with different languages and customs. We are also invited today to pray for migrants and refugees that they may be welcomed warmly into our midst. This year’s World Day for Migrants theme - “Minor migrants and refugees” - touches an aspect that Christians view with great attention, remembering the most vulnerable people in our midst, children. Children are dependent on others for food, shelter, and guidance. Children often suffer the most in times of trial and difficulty. Guide and bring those children who are strangers in our land to a place of peace and safety and help us comfort them and bring help in their time of need.

Week for Prayer for Christian Unity - 18th to 25th January

Theme: Volunteering

Inspired by the witness of churches from a divided country, Christians throughout the world will be praying “that they may become one in God’s hand” during this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

The week of prayer mobilizes countless congregations and parishes around the world. During this week Christians from different confessional families get together and - at least on one occasion - pray together in special ecumenical celebrations.

As this year’s theme is ‘Volunteering’ we encourage anyone who is involved in voluntary work particularly Parish volunteers (members of St Vincent de Paul, flower arrangers, Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, Legion of Mary, cleaners, counters, collectors etc) to attend the Service.

Prayer for Christian Unity

God of compassion, you have loved and forgiven us in Christ, and sought to reconcile the entire human race in that redeeming love. Look with favour upon us, who work and pray for the unity of divided Christian communities. Grant us the experience of being brothers and sisters in your love. May we be one, one in your hand. Amen.

Haiti Earthquake: If you wish to make a donation please put it in an envelope clearly marked ‘Haiti’. Cheques should be made payable to St Eugene’s Cathedral with ‘Haiti’ written on the back of the cheque. There are Sisters of Mercy and Holy Ghost Fathers working in Haiti and donations will be passed directly to these missionaries in Haiti.

Sympathy

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of:

Patsy Gillen,
15 Northland Parade.

Arthur Kerr,
25 Rosemount Gardens.

Kitty Cullen,
68 Lisfannon Park.

Myra Deeney,
4 Cranagh Terrace.

May they rest in peace.

Anniversaries

We remember the anniversaries of:

Seamus McCready, Charles McDermott, Barry McCafferty, Tommy and Bella Molloy,

Anna Kivelehan, Alexandra Arbuckle, Mary Arbuckle, Noreen Arbuckle,

Sean James Arbuckle and Michael Delargy. May they rest in peace.

Baptism

We welcome as members of the Christian community:

Amy Marie Ramsey,
7 Meenan Drive.

Orla Niamh Doherty,
34 Donnybrewer Road.

Rhéa Bernadette Coyle,
36 Hawthorn Terrace.

Readers - Weekdays

10.00 am Jimmy Doyle
07.30 pm Mona Tracey

Readers on duty next Weekend
06.15 pm Monica Garvin
07.30 pm Blánaid Canavan
09.30 am Louise Davis
11.00 am Gráinne Nugent
12.30 pm Adele McCauley

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

Ribbons from the local Rotary Club

‘Tree of Remembrance’

will be dedicated on Thursday here in St Eugene’s Cathedral at the 7.30 pm Mass and on Sunday in St Columb’s Cathedral at the 11.00 am Service. The charities that will benefit from the project will be NSPCC (Foyle Branch), Alzheimer’s Society (Foyle Branch), the Foyle Haven, John Street and Rotary’s Polio Plus. Each charity will receive in excess of £3,000. Rotarians thank you for your generous support.

Monthly Pro-Life Devotions

in St Columb’s Church, Waterside on Tuesday with Rosary at 7.00 pm followed by Mass at 7.30 pm.

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.

Fr Canny acknowledges with thanks donations for:

St Pio: €10. St Vincent de Paul: £200. Cathedral Maintenance: £1000. Altar Flowers: £20.

Fr Canny will forward donations totalling of £200 to LASCO.

Last Week’s Collection amounted to £3,338.

The Collection for Parish Missionaries Overseas amounted to £4,248.

New Sunday Mass times in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh

beginning next weekend (Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th January) will be: 

Saturday - 6.30 pm (Vigil). Sunday - 9.00 am and 11.30 am.

Children in Crossfire would like to thank all those who have returned donations from their Advent campaign. If you were unable to return your donation because of the bad weather please leave your donation in the Sacristy or Parish Office or post it to 2 St Joseph’s Avenue, Derry BT48 6TH (telephone 71269898).

Ulster Project 2010:

Beginning the last week of June until the last week of July, Ulster Project hope to take a group of teens aged 15 on or before 1st July 2010 to four destinations in America. Those who are successful in their application are asked to pay a deposit of £450 at the orientation meeting and then will have to further fundraise a total of £400 in events (one per month) until the American trip begins. Contact Fr Chris Ferguson at Glendermott Parish, Waterside, email cferguson@Watersideparish.net or phone 71342303 for an application form. All applications must be received by Wednesday. Depending on the number of applicants there will be a selection process on Saturday, 23rd January.

Sincere thanks from Sr Ann and Gerry Deeney

to all who contributed in any way to the Christmas Raffle in aid of the poor in

Kenya, India, Chile, Cambodia, Fiji and Peru.

The total raised to date is £13,148 and €692.

Samaritans Information Evenings (for those interested in finding out more about the organisation and volunteering opportunities) 7.30 pm on Tuesday and Thursday at 16 Clarendon Street and 7.30 pm on Wednesday at Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. Samaritans provide 24-hour emotional support to anyone who is suffering distress or despair, or experiencing suicidal feelings. The service is provided by telephone, in person or by email. Telephone Derry Branch at 71265511 or Letterkenny at 00 353 749120999 or email jo@samaritans.org. .Doors are open 10.00 am to 10.00 pm. National Number 08457 909090.

“Prayer in Daily Life”:

This weekly 8-session course begins in Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road on Monday, 18th January from 7.30 pm until 9.30 pm for those interested in developing their prayer life in a simple but effective way. This is an opportunity to use the Bible in prayer. Cost: £4 per Session. For further details and to book please telephone 71351233.

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