PARISH NEWS - 11.05.2008

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Bulletin News for Sunday 11th May 2008

Engaged? Getting married within the next year? Engaged Encounter Weekend is a communication workshop designed for couples preparing for marriage and is a recognised form of marriage preparation. The weekend is non-residential and will take place in the Thornhill Centre on 14th-15th June. Contact 71350612 or 27638512 (after 4.30 pm).

LONG TOWER PARISH BINGO WILL RELOCATE TO
ST MARY’S COMMUNITY CENTRE, FANAD DRIVE, CREGGAN
ON SUNDAY 1st JUNE FROM 8.30 PM.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

Parish Draw: Parish Draw contributions will be collected every First Friday from 6.30 - 8.30 pm in the room above the Sacristy. To purchase a ticket by instalments or full payment contact Matt McColgan at 71268997.

St Eugene’s Parish Hall:
Sunday: Long Tower Bingo 8.30 pm. Tuesday: Long Tower Bingo 9.00 pm.

Grand Charity Dance in aid of Trócaire on Wednesday in “An Grianan Hotel”, Burt. Music by *NICE-N-EASY*. Dancing from 10.00 pm - 12.30 am. Doors open 9.00 pm Adm €5.

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill will be debated by Members of Parliament imminently. It is designed to increase experiments on vulnerable human embryos. It will also extend experiments such as making cloned embryos and animal-human hybrids. In addition, a child’s need for a father will not be recognised for test-tube babies under this bill. Within the same bill, pro-abortion MPs want to widen the law on abortion. Please phone your MP at the House of Commons on 020 72193000 to ask him/her to vote against this bill. For a detailed briefing “Lobbying your MP on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill” contact SPUC on 020 70917091 or email lizfoody@spuc.org.uk

Knights of St Columbanus - Private Members Draw: 1st Prize: Trip for two on Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes on 16th-21st July 2008. 2nd Prize: £100. 3rd Prize: £50. 4th Prize: £25. Tickets are £5 or €6.50. Draw will take place at Bingo in St Eugene’s Parish Hall on Sunday 25th May. Anyone looking to buy a ticket please contact Eugene Sherry 71348036 or 07815879956.

“Challenging Arthritis” Course for Men only in the Lecture Room, MDC, Altnagelvin Hospital commencing on Tuesday from 7 - 10 pm. This is a free six week self-management course which focuses on skills to help men manage their arthritis on a day-to-day basis. It covers pain management, relaxation, exercise, diet as well as offering support and information on dealing with specific difficulties related to living with arthritis. Contact Yvonne Knipe, 028 94481380 as places are limited.

St Cecilia’s College 40th Anniversary Ball in The Everglades Hotel on the 23rd May. Past pupils, staff and friends welcome. Tickets available from school office. Contact Martina at 71281800.

The Sisters of St John invite you to join them on Saturday, 10th May for a spiritual conference on the Holy Spirit, given by Fr John Jesus Moloney, a priest from the Congregation of the Brothers of St John. Conference begins at 8.00 pm, followed by Mass at 9.30 pm and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until midnight in the Parish Church of the Assumption, Culmore. For further information telephone 71353414.

Diocesan Youth Mass on Pentecost Sunday, 11th May in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, Waterside at 6.00 pm. Bishop Hegarty will be the main celebrant and all young people are invited to attend. The new Diocesan Youth Choir will provide the music at this Mass. All young people studying for their exams this year are most welcome. Refreshments afterwards in the adjacent Parish Centre.