33rd
Sunday of the Year - 16th November, 2008.
Trust
in Christ
Jesus said to his disciples: "You
have been faithful in small things, I will
trust you with greater." Fidelity in
every area of life is one of the most important
elements for happiness in human life. It
is only when we know that we can fully trust
others that we are at peace. This is the
virtue that Jesus holds up for our prayer
and concern this week. It is especially
important in the relationship of husband
and wife and it is there that we can all
learn what it means. Fidelity in marriage
means more than simply staying together.
It also means working at making life together
wonderful and enjoyable. This is also true
for the relationships within family life.
Being faithful to one another means being
willing to accept the differences and to
love each one as she/he is. And in the parish
we show our fidelity by taking an active
part in its life.
Fr. Johnny Doherty,
C.Ss.R
ANNUAL NOVENA TO
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP will
begin on Monday 17th November and will continue
until Monday 22nd December. The Novena will
include all the usual elements, i.e. The
Novena Prayer, Petitions, expressing our
needs and intentions, Eucharistic Adoration,
and the Blessing of the Blessed Sacrament
with prayer of Healing. Each Monday night
Fr. Sean and Fr. Kieran will reflect on
different aspects of our faith as expressed
in the Creed and experienced and lived out
in our lives. Together we will encounter
the mystery of our life, given by God’s
creative gift, His presence through the
Eucharist, the sending of His Holy Spirit,
Mary’s special part in God’s
plan, our call to build up His Kingdom and
His offer and promise of forgiveness for
our sins.
Tomorrow (Monday
17th) Theme: The Mystery of Life
Please bring your own
Petition or pick up a petition card at the
main door of the church and place it in
the special petition box at Our Lady’s
Altar.
As it takes time for the priest to prepare
the petitions please hand them in before
7.20pm. Those petitions not in will be read
out the following week. Please tick if you
do not want them read out.
We hope that
many will take part in our Novena again
this year.
NOVENA PRAYER
Mother of Perpetual Help with the greatest
confidence we come before your holy picture
to be inspired by the example of your life.
We think of you at that moment when full
of faith and trust you accepted God’s
call to be the Mother of His Son. Help us
your children to accept with joy our own
calling in life. When you learned that your
cousin Elizabeth was in need you immediately
went to serve her and offer your help. Help
us, like you, to be concerned for others.
We think of you Mother at the foot of the
Cross. Your heart must have bled to see
your Son in agony; but your joy was great
when He rose from the dead, victorious over
the powers of evil. Mother of Sorrows help
us to realise that we must expect trials
and disappointments; help us not to loose
heart. May we share with you and your Son
the joy of having courageously faced up
to all the challenges of life. Amen.
SYMPATHY
We offer our sympathy to
the family and friends of Kathleen
Hanson 56 The Branch who died during
the week. May she rest in peace
BAPTISMS
Our parish family welcomes
Cianain Gabriel Campbell
31 O’Casey Court
Riliegh Brendan Johnston
175 Hatmore Park
Eva Grace Mullan 109 Galliagh Park
Jake McLaughlin 23 Inishowen Gdns.
RETIRED PRIESTS
COLLECTION
9th November amounted to £2456.25
and €224.22
MONTHLY PRO LIFE DEVOTIONS
on Tuesday 18th November in St. Columb’s
Church Waterside commencing with Rosary
at 7pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm. All welcome.
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.
PRO LIFE MASS will be
celebrated by Bishop Hegarty in Termonbacca
tomorrow Monday at 7.30pm. All welcome.
NEXT SUNDAY’S
READINGS
Ezekiel 3:411-12, 15-17
1Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
Matt 25:31-46
BLESSED ALEXANDRINA Mass
in her honour will take place in Termonbacca
next Sunday 23rd November at 7.30pm. All
welcome.
ONE DAY RETREAT for Senior
Citizens and their friends from Derry and
surrounding areas will take place at the
Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry
on Thursday 20th November Registration
from 10.30 a.m. finishing around 5.00 p.m.
Cost £12stg or €18euro
includes a four course lunch.
A one day retreat for Senior Citizens and
their friends from Donegal and surrounding
areas will take place at the Carmelite Retreat
Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Thursday 27th
November Registration from 10.30 a.m. finishing
around 5.00 p.m. Cost £12stg or
€18 Euro includes a four course lunch.
Payment at the Centre on the day. To book
Tel: Termonbacca Derry 71262512 during office
hours only.
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’
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 and can be
returned at Christmas. Tel: 02871269898
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
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
ST. BRIGID’S COLLEGE presents
Disney’s High School Musical in the
Assembly Hall from Sun.23rd-Thurs 27 November
at 7.30pm. Adults £6 concessionary
£3 Tel 71351002
FOYLE HOSPICE CRAFT FAIR on Saturday
22nd November in Day Therapy
Unit, 61 Culmore Road from 11.00 am –
4.00 pm Admission £1. All proceeds
in aid of Foyle Hospice.
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
FOYLE YARNSPINNERS invite you to an evening
of song and story with Declan Forde in the
Verbal Arts Centre, on Monday 10th November
at 8.00pm. Adm free. All welcome
DANCE/CEILI
in St. Mary’s Parish Centre Ardmore
on Friday 21st November. Doors open 8.30pm.
Dancing from 9pm-12pm. Admission including
supper £5.
