Sunday 11th October 2009

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 11th October, 2009

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Day of Prayer for Emigrants

First Reading Wisdom 7: 7-11
This is a passage in praise of wisdom. It is presented as a speech of Solomon.

Second Reading Hebrews 4: 12-13
God’s word is effective and is a source of true wisdom for us.

Gospel Mark 10: 17-30
The case of a good young man who refuses to follow Christ because he is unwilling to part with his wealth.

MISSION MONTH - Theme: ‘Reach Out’

This week we continue our celebration of the Mission Month of October - the annual worldwide celebration of the Church’s missionary activity. October gives us the opportunity to unite with our missionary brothers and sisters through spiritual and material support. All parishioners are encouraged to offer prayers for the protection and guidance of all missionaries currently reaching out to mission countries worldwide.

To help nurture this spiritual bond we are inviting anyone who wishes, to buy a special edition mission candle which will burn during each Sunday Mass throughout October.
Although we would ask you to leave the candle in the church for burning, the candles are suitable to take home for individual reflection if you would prefer. The candles cost £5 each and can be bought in the Sacristy.

Next Sunday marks the annual worldwide Catholic celebration of Mission Sunday, the theme for which is Reach Out. Our prayers and donations on Mission Sunday help to support mission projects and allow Catholic communities worldwide to become self-sufficient and progress according to their own needs and traditions.

Featured on the Mission Sunday poster displayed in the porches of our Church are five Irish missionaries who have devoted their lives to mission and working for the good of others.

(Top Left) Sr. Phyllis Heaney MMM, has been working in Sao Paulo, Brazil, since 1975. Sr. Phyllis is a trained nurse-midwife who originates from Proudstown, County Meath. Sr. Phyllis has a very special gift for working with people who have special needs and has spent her time in Brazil working to secure a better of quality of life for people with disabilities. At present Sr. Phyllis is co-ordinator of the ‘Child of Hope’ centre located in the parish of the Holy Martyrs where she lives in the outskirts of Sao Paulo. The ‘Child of Hope’ centre has four full time staff working with forty children and adults. The centre staff are supported by the mothers of the children involved as well as a number of volunteers.

(Bottom Left) Fr Andy Campbell, a Divine Word Missionary, was born in Crumlin, Dublin in 1946. Currently based in Accra, Fr Andy has been in Ghana since 1971 and has devoted his time to caring for and assisting lepers in the region. Approximately 18 years ago Fr Andy started an NGO called Lepers Aid, which comprises of around 24 young people dedicated to assisting those with leprosy. This picture features Fr Andy with a resident from the Weija Cured Lepers Rehabilitation Centre, a settlement on the outskirts of Accra, where 35 cured lepers currently live.

(Centre) Fr Martin Barry, a Kiltegan Father originally from Glanmire, Co Cork, has been ministering in Kenya for over forty years. Fr Martin was ordained in 1968 and has spent the last decade of his mission in Londiani, a small African village north of Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi. Fr Martin is accompanied on his mission in the Diocese of Kericho by fellow Kiltegan Fathers, Brian Treacy and Con Ryan. This photo was taken by Fr Brian in the grounds of the Mission during the violence which erupted throughout Kenya following the 2007 elections.

Next week we will briefly describe the life and work of the other two missionaries. These are examples of the many people who are doing such important work in God’s name and on our behalf all over the world. Let us support them generously with our prayers and our financial help next Sunday.

A LIGHT FOR MISSIONARIES

(This is the prayer on the mission candle)

GROUP GUIDED PRAYER Thursday 8.00pm - 9.00pm in the Upper Room. This group which will meet each week to pray with regard to Sunday Scripture readings. All welcome.

SUNDAY COLLECTION

4th Oct amounted to £2101.54 and €224.74 Thank you.

PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP will hold their monthly meeting in the Church, tomorrow Monday starting with 7.30 pm Mass. There will be two 1st class relics of St Pio at the meeting. Everyone is welcome.

ANNUAL DERRY DIOCESAN PIONEER MASS will be celebrated by Bishop Hegarty at 3pm on Sunday 18th October in St.Mary’s Church Ardmore. All pioneers and their friends are earnestly requested to make every effort to attend.

MASS FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MATT TALBOT will be celebrated in Termonbacca tomorrow Monday 12th Oct. at 7.30pm. All welcome

DERRY DIOCESAN CATECHECTICAL CENTRE invites applications for the post of DIOCESAN COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY. Application Form, Job Description and Personnell Specification may be obtained by telephoning 71264087 during office hours. Completed applications must be returned not later that 1.00pm on 15th October.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS N.I is a charity supporting grieving parents after the loss of their son/daughter of any age and from any cause. Their helpline number is 028 87788016 and is manned each day 10am-4pm and 7pm-9.30pm by other bereaved parents throughout N.I.

“Children in Crossfire are recruiting enthusiastic individuals to participate in the Barcelona Half Marathon in February 2010 and Cycle Vietnam in April 2010. A registration fee is requested and minimum sponsorship applies. If you are interested in either of these challenges, please contact Sarah on 028 71269898 or e-mail events@childrenincrossfire.org”

RE-OPENING OF ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH

There will be a Concert of Celebration held in the newly refurbished Church on Sunday, 18th October at 8pm. Music by the accomplished pianist, Meadbh McGinley accompanied by Carnhill Folk Group. Tickets £10 (£5 concessionary) can be purchased at the Sacristy or the Parochial House. Proceeds will go towards refurbishment costs. All welcome.

FOYLE CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP will met on Monday 12th Oct in the M.D.E.C. Unit in the grounds of Altnagelvin . This month’s speaker is Mr. Gavin Kirby. A pharmacist in the hospital All welcome

ST ANTHONY’S RETREAT CENTRE, DUNDREAN – A space of quiet, prayer and solitude. Available for individual retreats and spiritual guidance. Residential accommodation and meals in the Centre’s hermitages. PROMOTIONAL OFFER €45 per night. Contact Fr Neal Carlin on (00353) 074 9368370 or sacre@eircom.net for enquiries and bookings

Poetry Evenings – Mary Murphy will lead a four-session exploration of favourite poems we learned at school: some reflective; some nostalgic; some rousing; some humorous. Dates: Wednesdays 14/28 October & 11/25 November 2009. Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Venue: Thornhill Centre. Cost: £5 per night. Please phone 71351233

DERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 16-21 July The Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place 16-21 July 2010 £629. Application Forms are available at the Parochial House or the Diocesan Pilgrimage Office 164 Bishop St. Special booking forms for pilgrims who are sick or are in need of care/help are available only from pilgrimage office.Tel 71260293

St. Mary’s Parish Pilgrimage Lourdes 16th June – 23rd June 2010. Staying at Hotel Paradis. Cost 755 Euro. For details tel Eugene McDaid 71360572 or St. Mary’s 71263152.

WOMEN’S WALK AND JOG GROUP Monday 7-8.00pm Sports Complex. No more lonely walks or runs. Safety in numbers Walking/running shoes coat and drink required. £2 per session.

OUTER WEST HALLOWEEN DANCE Glen over 50’s club in partnership with the Cosy Club and Our Generation will hold a Halloween Dance on Friday 30 October in Glenview Community Centre, Cedar Street. Doors open at 9pm. Admission £3 payable at door, includes entrainment by Mena and refreshments. For further info contact Lisa 71268748. Everyone welcome.

COSY CLUB

Everyone over the age of 50 is welcome to these sessions. - Dr Lee Casey, health awareness session -October 15th - Health & Safety Awareness - 22nd October Malvern House - 11am to 2am Transport can be arranged. For information phone 71370196 or call in to 12a Farland Way on a Tuesday morning.

Yoga Classes for older people in Derry Are you interested in yoga? If so you may be interested in attending the new Yoga Classes at Age Concern Derry. All those over 60 are welcome to attend the classes which are free of charge. Classes will begin Monday 19th October at 2pm. To register on the classes and for further information please contact Age Concern Derry on (028) 71 347 478.