Sunday 13th September 2009

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday 13th September 2009.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Isaiah 50: 5-9
The Servant of God faces suffering and persecution.

Second Reading James 2: 14-18
If good works do not go with faith, it is quite dead.

Gospel Mark 8: 27-35
Jesus, the Son of Man, was to endure rejection, suffering and death.

WE ARE TO ENTER INTO OUR OWN AND OTHERS’

SUFFERINGS WITH THE HELP OF

THE CROSS OF JESUS

There is a sword-like question from Jesus. After a pretty innocuous question regarding the opinion of people concerning Jesus, the important and telling question: ‘but you, who do you say I am?’

Immediately, having been given the verbal answer, we are drawn back into the First and Second Readings. Do we have absolute confidence in Jesus and do we show our professed belief in the sorts of lives that we live?

Then Peter, who had declared so confidently who Jesus was for him, had his world turned upside down. He could not believe (nor was it sensible) that Jesus would have to suffer grievously, to be rejected and executed. Strangely, Peter did not seem to advert to Jesus’ reference to rising on the third day. So sensible Peter gave Jesus some good advice. What a slap in the face it must have been to Peter to be called ‘Satan’; to be told that he had totally missed the point and lost the plot.

Then Jesus gave ‘the cost of discipleship’ - the suffering involved in following Christ. And Jesus did not say you must accept the cross when it comes to you but you must take up the cross - it is a free choice. When we see others suffering - either in a big way or in something rather trivial - we must be willing to help that person in their trouble.

It seems hard enough to carry your own cross, but to be willing to shoulder the cross of other people makes following Jesus very difficult and generous. No wonder Peter finds it so hard to accept Christ’s words.

 

SYMPATHY

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of

Paul McGregor, Drumlaheen Cres and

Michael Williams Inch View who died during the week.

May they rest in peace.

 

BAPTISMS

Our Parish family welcomes:

Noah McGuinness - 43 Norburgh Park

 

SUNDAY COLLECTION 5th Sept

amounted to £2215.66 and €255.16 Thank you.

 

 

PADRE PIO WEEKEND AT KNOCK

Due to cancellations 6 places have become available for the Weekend at Knock Saturday 19th/Sunday 20th Sept. Overnight stay at Knock House Hotel 2 Dinners, bed and breakfast included. For details Tel. Sean Mulrine 71265926

 

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.

TRADITIONAL MUSIC CLASSES have recommenced in St. Brigid’s Parish Centre, Carnhill. Classes 6.30pm-7.30pm. All traditional instruments catered for.

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASSES organised by Cumann Gaelach Chnoe Na Ros began again on Tuesday 8th September at 7.15pm in St. Anne’s Primary School. For details ring 71361552

FOYLE YARNSPINNERS resumes tomorrow Monday at 8.00pm for an evening of song and story in Verbal Arts Centre, Bishop St. with guest George Murphy from Dungiven. Adm Free.All welcome.

The Holy Family Parish Adult Faith Group will meet each Wednesday evening commencing next Wednesday 16th September in the Upper Room at 8pm and we invite everyone to Come and See what is on offer.
During this year we will be hosting a six week course on the Eucharist, the centre of any Catholic faith journey, we will announce dates later.

The Children's Liturgy Group will restart on Sunday 23rd.Sept. at 12.30 Mass. All children are welcome, particularly those making First Communion in the coming year. We also welcome new leaders and helpers. If interested contact Fr.McKenna or one of the leaders.

 

40 HOURS will take place on 27th/28th September.

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

MONTHLY PRO LIFE DEVOTIONS on Tuesday 15th September in St Columb’s
Church Chapel Road , commencing with Rosary at 7.pm followed by
Mass at 7.30pm. All welcome .

MASS FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MATT TALBOT will be celebrated in Termonbacca tomorrow Monday 14th Sept. at 7.30pm. All welcome

A Mass for the sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in Termonbacca, on Tuesday 15th September at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

 

ACCORD MARRIAGE PREPARATION WORKSHOP will take place on 18th/19th September and 23/24th October in Thornhill Centre Culmore Road. Booking forms available from the Pastoral Centre Bishop Street Tel 71362475.

LASCO LOTTO. numbers drawn 31st August 1, 3, 20, 23 0 x £10 winners No Jackpot winner Next weeks jackpot £900 To join please contact LASCO 71374443

If you are interested in finding out more volunteering opportunities with your local branch, please come along to one of information evenings to be held the week beginning 14th September. All start at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome.

Mon 14th Sept and Thurs 17th Sept Samaritans Centre 16 Clarendon St, Samaritans are available 24/7 to provide confidential emotional support. Tel 028 71 265511

 

Foundation in Liturgy: A 1-year course helping us to understand what our worship in church is all about and the beauty of the various church celebrations we have. Venue & Time: Thornhill Centre. Begins Tuesday 6 Oct from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Cost: £180 (payable in instalments). To book, phone 71351233. For details on other courses, eg Pastoral Ministry or Dreams Workshop, please contact Thornhill Centre.

So What Should We Teach Them? 8-week course on core theological concepts that are the cornerstone of our Catholic Faith. A great benefit to people on a personal level as well as to those involved, in any way, with helping younger people in their faith development. Begins Monday 5 October from 8:00 to 9:30 pm. in Thornhill Centre Cost: £50 (payable in instalments). Tel; 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

 

Aware Defeat Depression – Derry self-help group “If you, or a family member are affected by depression, Aware Defeat Depression can help. The self-help support group meets every Tuesday at 7.10pm in the Aware offices at 10 Clarendon St, New members always welcome – come along on the evening. For further info, telephone 71-260602 or e-mail: collette@aware-ni.org

Chernobyl Children's Project. are currently trying to recruit new families to come on board for next year. It entails hosting a child/children for a four week period around July. This is a very worthwhile cause which many expressed an interest in. Now is the time to plan for next summer. Can you please call Siobhan on 07588866865 or Ann 02871266768 before the end of October if you would like further information.