Sun 7th Oct - Vol. 24 No 40

MISSION SUNDAY

Next Sunday is Mission Sunday. The theme this year is ‘Reflect God’s Love’
Mission means sharing the Gospel with others, inviting them to freely opt for faith and abundant life.
In the last fifty years the Church in Ireland responded generously with many priests, brothers, sisters and laity going out to the ends of the earth, some willing to give their very lives in spreading the Christian message.

Despite pressing local needs, the Young Churches are now providing many missionaries.

Like Moses interceding for his people, we can intercede for missionaries by raising our hands in prayer.

Look at the Crucifix. See the great love that God has for each of us. I need to reflect God’s love in my own life remembering that ‘Christ has no body now but yours; no hands, no feet on earth but yours’ St. Teresa
Some give to the missions by going; some go to the missions by giving.
I am part of the mission of Christ wherever I am when I reflect God’s love through a kind word, a visit to an old person, the giving of a cup of water, a welcome to a stranger.

I can help the missionaries reflect God’s love to the people they value by offering my own suffering.

Missionaries, especially those from the Young Churches need financial support. Every cent collected in Ireland on Mission Sunday is sent to a missionary Church, not yet self sufficient. This gift enables the formation of native priests, sisters, brothers and lay catechists. Some of these will be missionaries themselves.

The Mission Sunday gift is also used for pastoral centres and the formation of lay leaders; the building of simple mission churches and health clinics for children; emergency aid in times of natural disasters or civil war; assisting missionaries serving refugees; and for pastoral and educational support.

Be a missionary. Reflect God’s love and help others reflect God’s love.

Pope Benedict reminds us that the absence of God in the lives of millions is the greatest suffering. People are hungry for God, not just for bread and freedom. Please help missionaries to reflect God’s love with the support of your prayer, offering of suffering and a generous financial contribution.

Incidentally, Fr. Sean will be going to Uganda next week as part of an annual trip to see ways in which people’s contributions help the missionaries and the people in missionary countries.


A pure and generous live is the best witness to the God in whom we believe and by whom we are drawn to love.

Know and love Jesus, so that you can become capable of true love and be a foundation of living water in the midst of a thirsting world.
Pope Benedict XV1

SUNDAY MASS TIMES
Saturday Vigil 6.00pm
Sunday 9.30am 11.15am, 12.30pm
Weekdays 10.00am, 7.30pm

CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 10.30am, 12noon and before evening Mass
Eve of Holydays & eve of First Fridays: 10.30am, 12noon, before evening Mass
Weekdays: before evening Mass.

DEVOTIONS
Sundays of Lent, May and October 6.00pm.

BAPTISMS Times
Saturday at 7.00pm

BAPTISMS
Our parish family welcomes
Chloe Anna McCarthy, 136 Templegrove

SYMPATHY
We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of
Eileen Walls, Bantry Road,
Bridget Lynch, Belvedere Park
Molly Coyle, Barr’s Lane who died during the week. May they rest in peace.

OCTOBER DEVOTIONS will take place today Sunday at 6.00pm.

SUNDAY COLLECTION for 7th October amounted to £2228.17 and €230 Thank you for your generosity

THANKS
Fr. Paddy and Fr. Chris wish to thank you for the farewell tribute and gifts last Saturday night. They also express their gratitude to the organizing committee and all those who came along to say ‘good-bye’. This parish of Holy Family has been a large part of their priesthood and they have many happy memories of their time here.

MONTHLY PRO LIFE DEVOTIONS on Tuesday 16th October in St. Columb’s Church Chapel Road commencing with Rosary at 7.00pm. Followed by Mass at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.

SISTERS OF NAZARETH have written to thank you the parishioners for your generosity. The collection amounted to £1077

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Sr. Anne and Gerry Deeney would like to acknowledge £549 from the Hunger Box in the church. Thank you for your on-going support and generosity.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY acknowledge an anonymous donation.

CHOIR
The 11.15am Sunday Choir seeks new members both male and female. If interested come along to the practice on Tuesdays at 8.15pm in the Upper Room. All welcome

LAUNCH OF SCHOOL CD
Holy Family Primary & Nursery School - ‘A drop of golden sun’ launch will take place on Tuesday 16th October at 8.00pm in school assembly hall. Adm. £2 Light refreshments served.

DIOCESAN PIONEER MASS will be celebrated at 3.00pm on Sunday 21st September in St. Mary’s Church Bellaghy by Bishop Hegarty. All Pioneers and their families are invited to attend.

DUNLUCE FAMILY CENTRE in conjunction with Ballymagroarty Junior Club will be hosting an Art Gallery displaying the artwork of the children and parents of the area in Ballymagroarty Community Centre on Tuesday 16th October between 2-5.00pm. Light refreshments will be available.

LASCO LOTTO 1st Oct. numbers drawn 5, 9, 13, 16 No jackpot winner 2X£10 winner. Next weeks jackpot £2,650. Anyone wishing to join please contact LASCO 71374443

HOLY FAMILY LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 150TH ANNIVERSARY 23rd July 2008 Savings scheme in Parochial House on Thursdays 8.30-9.00pm. For details contact Margaret 07732468511

POETRY EVENINGS
Mary Murphy will help us gently explore the poetry of Emily Dickinson as prayer. Dickinson’s Poetry give voice to life’s deepest uncertainties while revealing a Divine presence which upholds our darkest moments. Dates Wed. 24th Oct and 7 & 21November. Venue Thornhill Centre. Time 7.30pm. Cost £20 for series. Phone 71351233 to book

NEW YORK MARATHON
Anyone who wishes to sponsor Fr. Chris for the Marathon is asked to bring their donation envelope to the church this weekend.

ADULT COMPUTER COURSES AT ST. MARY’S COLLEGE
No computing experience. 2 Course available- Microsoft Office Specialist IC3 Approximately 25 week course commencing 17 October -every Wednesday 5-7.00pm. Registration Monday 8th Oct 3.30-5.00pm. At St. Mary’s College. Tel Michelle/Yvonne at 71376931

HAZELBANK RESIDENTS ACTION ASSOCIATION
Information Drop-In Centre for Lone parents - Mondays 10am-12noon. Full Welfare Rights Service available on Mondays 10am-2.00pm. Call in at 23 Inchview Hazelbank during the above times. Home visits can also be arranged by calling 71377504

CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL
Derry Diocese invite you to a Day of Renewal Theme: ‘Growing to the Fullness of our Christian Vocation’ Speaker Fr. Paschal McDonnell in Mellon Country Hotel Beltany Road Omagh on Saturday 20th October 9am-5.pm. Booking essential Tel. 82242092

LIAM BRADLEY TOURS
New Year trip to Galway 1st January for 4 days, 4 Dinners 3 B/B Dancing Departs City Hotel 8.30am. Cost £199 per person sharing. Tel 71269109 for details and booking.