27.04.2008

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Pentecost : May 11th – 17th

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 277 & Proper p 1050

First Reading
Acts of the Apostles 2: 1-11
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak.

Second Reading
Corinthians 12: 3-7.12-13
In the one Spirit we were all baptised.

Gospel Matthew 28: 16-20
As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.

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The Church of the Holy Family in Derry.

Sunday 11th May 2008

Pentecost Sunday

Receive the Holy Spirit

“As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” As we celebrate Pentecost, it is important to remember what it is about. The Holy Spirit is given to us, not as a possession, but as a power. And this power is one that can transform the world. We are given the power of love, which is invested in a special way in the various important relationships of our lives. That power of God is there in the sacrament of marriage, calling couples to love for the sake of the world. The power of love is in our families, making our homes the Domestic Church to the glory of God. And it is this power of God’s Spirit that is at the heart of every parish. All we have to do is practise that power and great things will happen all around us. There can be no doubt that great things need to be made happen in our world today. Receive the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

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Prayer for Strength
Everyday I need you Lord, but this day especially,
I need some extra strength to face whatever is to come.

This day, more than any other day I need to feel you near me...
to fortify my courage and to overcome my fear.

By myself, I cannot meet the challenge of the hour…
How much frail human creatures need a Higher Power sustaining them in all that life may bring

And so dear Lord, hold my trembling hand…
Be with me, Lord this day, to know your guiding hand at work in all to know your Blessed Presence.
Ever Near

Pope John XX111

HOLY FAMILY SILVER JUBILEE

This year we celebrate our 25th Anniversary. If you have any memorabilia or photographs of the opening of the church in September 1983 or any photographs or material about anything to do with the story of our parish especially in the early years we would be grateful if we could borrow them. As part of our celebrations we are planning an exhibition in the church around the time of the anniversary. To enable us to gather material together and prepare it for presentation please leave photos and memorabilia in the parochial house as soon as possible. These will be returned to you later on.
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