32nd Sunday of the Year - November 9th , 2008.

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Jesus answered the Jews: “Destroy this sanctuary and in three days I will raise it up.” ‘But he was speaking of the sanctuary that was his body’. Buildings are a very important part of every aspect of human life. They provide shelter. They give dignity to people. They give people a place where they can feel at home. But when a building becomes more important than the people themselves it loses its meaning. In the practice of our Christian faith our buildings are also very important, and we are blessed to have so many beautiful places of worship in our communities as well as worldwide. But, beautiful and all as these might be, they have to be at the service of the dignity of every human person. Our churches have to be places where people can feel at home because of the care they experience there. That can only happen when we are working at building a community of care. And our homes have to be at the service of love for each person who lives there. That is true reverence for the presence of Christ.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

SILVER JUBILEE PARISH BOOK

This very attractive publication contains reflections by all the priests who formerly served here, photographs and articles recalling the beginnings of our parish, contributions by parishioners, children’s artwork and accounts and pictures about groups and individuals who together have woven the colourful tapestry which is the story of Holy Family past and present. The book is on sale at any time from the sacristy or parochial house. Cost £5.

 

COLMCILLE PILGRIMAGES

Cruise of the Lands of the Bible including Holy Land, Egypt, Turkey and Greece, Nine days beginning 5th- 14th March 2009. Price £1095 Phone or text Margaret @ 07732468511 Or email: paddyokane@tiscali.co.uk

SYMPATHY

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of Gerry Cassidy 54 St.Eithne’s Park who died during the week. May he rest in peace

BAPTISMS Our parish family welcomes

Ethan Pearce James Boyle
25 Kavanagh Court
Odhran Jackie Muldoon
21 O’Connor Court
Callum Denis Hughes 72 Groarty Rd.
Niamh Baldrick 20 Barr’s Lane
Kayla Leona Toland
36 Gogarty Close
Kaitlyn Toye 31 Tranarossan Ave.
Eoibhlin Vivian McSherry
14 Cornshell Fields.

DIOCESAN MASS FOR DECEASED YOUNG PEOPLE There will be a Special Diocesan Mass today Sunday at 3pm in the church. The Mass will be an opportunity for family and friends who have lost young loved ones to come together in a spirit of prayer and hope. If you have been bereaved or affected by a young death we invite you in faith to come and remember the life of your loved one.

ST. JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY Meeting on Thursday 13th November at 8.00pm in the Upper Room. All welcome, especially new members.

HOLY FAMILY PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP This months meeting, will take place tomorrow Monday It will start with 7.30 pm Mass.

SUNDAY COLLECTION 2nd November amounted to £2409.25 and €275.00 Thank you

DIOCESAN MASS FOR DECEASED TEACHERS will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church Strabane on Wednesday 12th November at 7.00pm. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass. All welcome

MONTHLY MASS for the Beatification of Matt Talbot will take place in Termonbacca on Monday 10th November at 7.30pm. All welcome.

ADOPTION Could you make a child happy again after a difficult start in life? There are children needing adoptive families now, aged between 2-6 years who need the love and attention of a caring and understanding family Contact Family Care Society on 71368592.

Www.catecheticalcentre.org The website for the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre It will help individuals, families, young and old to explore their faith. Check out the ‘Youth Section’ and the very popular ‘Thought for the Week’

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matt 25:14-30

CHARITY CONCERT featuring Moya Brennan of Clannad, the monks of Glenstal Abbey and a host of other talented musicians is taking place in the Millennium Forum tomorrow Monday, November 10th. The concert has been organised by Fr. Joseph McGilloway Glenstal Abbey in Limerick. Local school children from St Anne’s Primary School Choir will also perform on the night and all proceeds will go to the Foyle Women’s Aid Children’s Unit. Tickets are now on sale at the Millennium Forum box office.

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE is delighted to launch its new Advent Campaign. Advent is the season when we prepare for Christmas.  Often our Christmas preparations focus on buying gifts for our families and those we love.  This year through the Advent calendar there will be an opportunity to prepare for Christmas in a different way.  The advent calendar boxes can be collected from this church next weekend and can be returned at Christmas. Tel: 02871269898

FOYLE CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP will meet tomorrow (Mon) in M.D.E.C. building in the grounds of Altnagelvin hospital at 7.30pm

IOSAS CENTRE Come and Spend Time In the Celtic Prayer Garden at IOSAS Centre (near White Oaks) With the Columba Community and Fr Jim Burke O.P today Sunday . 2.00pm - 5.00pm (including Mass) Tel: (00353) 0749384866

An Evening of Sacred Music with Liam Lawton and special guests, Trench Road Folk Group and Colleen Gormley will take place on Friday, 28th November in the Church of Immaculate Conception, Trench Road, Derry at 8pm. Tickets £20, available from Waterside Parish Office, tel: 71342303

AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION– Public Talk and information event in The Alexandra Suite, City Hotel, tomorrow Monday at 8.00pm.  Guest speaker is Brendan Armstrong, who is an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.  The title of his talk is ‘Overcoming Depression – A Structured Approach’, which is based on CBT principles. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.  For further information, telephone 028 71260602 or email pat@aware-ni.org

CHARITY NIGHT In Da Vinics on Thursday 20th Nov at 8.30pm. Light supper served Adm. £10 Proceeds in aid of CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Derry Well Woman