Parish News for Sunday 26th April 2009

Vol.36 No.16

Third Sunday of Easter

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

Receive The Resurrection

It’s amazing. No single event has affected so many individual lives over the course of so many centuries as the resurrection of Jesus from the dead nearly two thousand years ago. Think about how chaotic things were when Jesus died on Good Friday. The apostles were too busy fighting among themselves about who was the greatest to understand what Jesus meant when he said that he was going to his Father. Peter denied even knowing Jesus. And Judas went so far as to kill himself. Everything seemed so bleak.

Every Easter we hear the words, “Jesus is risen”. And every Easter, we are quick to agree. But as familiar as these words may sound, they do not always carry the expectation and anticipation that they should. Sure we enjoy the Easter Vigil Mass, and it’s great to recall all the Old Testament history that led up to the birth of Jesus, his death, and his resurrection. But the miracle of Easter has the power to draw us deeper into the heart of the Lord. The resurrection of Christ contains within it the promise of a tangible resurrection experience of our own - an experience of renewed love, the grace to forgive, and the inspiration to live a holy life.

As we begin this Easter season, let’s put on the mind-set of Martha’s sister, Mary, who sat at the feet of the Lord. Let’s ask Jesus to help us become more expectant. Let’s ask him to help us ponder the miracle of Easter. It is worth our time and energy. After all, Jesus’ resurrection is the greatest event in human history. And that means that Easter should be held in the highest regard.

It’s about Life and Death. Writing to the believers in Rome, St Paul said, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).

- Excerpt from ‘The Word Among Us’ - Easter 2009

The Little Way Novena
Theme: ‘When I am weak then I am strong’
Saturday, 9th May to Sunday, 17th May

This will be an opportunity to come and pray for a special intention and to ask St Thérèse to intercede. The Novena will begin at the 7.30 pm Mass on Saturday, 9th May. Monday to Friday (11th to 15th May) there will be Novena Masses at 6.30 am and 10.00 am each morning and an evening service with a guest speaker at 7.30 pm each evening. Everyone is welcome to the Cathedral for this time of prayer and petition.

Sympathy

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of:

Vera Hughes,
Edenballymore Lodge.

Rose Duffy,
42 Westland Street.

May they rest in peace.

Baptism

We welcome as members of the Christian community

Amy Bridie Burns,
49 Kingsfort Park.
Ruairi John Tracey,
25 Ederowen Park.
Dominic Gerald McDaid,
14 Meenaleck Walk.
Shannon Rachael Wallace,
25 Greenwalk.
Caiden Lee Ryan,
132 Cornshell Fields.
Deirbhile Aobh Campbell Kerr,
1 Killea Manor.

Readers

Weekdays
10.00 Rita McCauley
07.30 Charlie McDermott

Readers on duty next Weekend
06.15 pm Sharon Duffy
07.30 pm Christine McDevitt
09.30 am Laura Kelly
11.00 am Eoin Garvan
12.30 pm Ciara McDevitt

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

Congratulations to
Fay & Celine Timmons
Kylemore Park who celebrated recently their
56th Wedding Anniversary

Sick Visitation

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

Mon am: 10.00 Lisfannon Park.
Mon pm: 3.00 - William St, Columbcille Crt, Chamberlain St, Brewster’s Close.
Wed am: 10.00 - Westland Ave, Westland St, Glenfada Pk, Abbey Pk, Fahan St, Joseph Place, Cable St.
Thurs am: 10.00 - Limewood St, Beechwood St, Elmwood St.
Thurs am: 11.30 - Fr Mulvey Pk.
Thurs pm: 2.00 - Lisfannon Pk (Upper), Eglinton Tce, Blucher St, Little Diamond.

Who is St Paul?: This four-week course on St Paul gives a wonderful insight into various aspects of this great saint. Venue & Time: Thornhill Centre on Mondays of May beginning 4 May from 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Cost: £30 (payable in instalments). To book telephone 71351233.

Working with Dreams: This workshop involves journaling, processing of dreams and exploring the dream world from the Christian perspective. Course begins on Thursday from 7.30 to 9.00 pm. For details and booking information, phone Thornhill Centre at 71351233.

Fr Canny acknowledges with thanks donations for:
St Pio: £20. St Joseph’s Young Priests Society: £25.
Sisters of St John: £20.

Last Week’s Collection amounted to £3,707.

Fr Canny will forward donations totalling £10 to LASCO.

The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with special needs will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh on Saturday, 9th May at the new time of 4.00 pm. Bishop Hegarty will celebrate the Mass and everyone will be most welcome.

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