Sunday
18th October 2009
29th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mission Sunday
First Reading Isaiah 53;10-11
By his sufferings shall my servant justify
many, taking faults on himself.
Second Reading Acts
13:46-49
I have made you a light for the nations.
Gospel Mark 10:42-45
Anyone who wants to become great among you
must be your servant.
MISSION MONTH - Theme: ‘Reach
Out’
Today
we are called upon to play our role in assisting
the missionary activity of the Church. We
are given the opportunity to share in the
experience of our brothers and sisters who
carry on the missionary task today as they
Reach Out, often in difficult and dangerous
circumstances.
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 Right) Sr.
Fidelma Mahon from County Dublin, began
her mission in Kenya in 1961 where she spent
many years teaching. Since then she has
served in many locations the most recent
of which is Zimbabwe where she has been
since 2004. Sr. Fidelma has committed a
lot of her time to assisting the disadvantaged
families of Mutare, in particular her efforts
are concentrated on getting women in to
income generating activities allowing them
to become independent and take care of their
families. Sr. Fidelma is featured in this
photo holding young triplet sisters who
have been helped by the F.M.S.A congregation
in the Diocese of Mutare. The triplets were
born to disabled parents who already had
twins, a boy and a girl, and were in great
need of food, shelter, clothing and baby
milk.
(Top Left) Kiltegan
Father, Des Millar, originates from Dublin
and was ordained in 1969. Fr Des has devoted
the last forty years to mission, spending
his time in Turkana Desert, Lodwar Diocese
in Kenya. Fr Des ministers from St. Lawrence’s
Catholic Church, Nakwamoru, and is involved
in pastoral work, education, aid work and
health. Fr Des is featured in this photo
alongside Paulina Naseku at St. Teresa’s
Health Centre in Nakwamou. The centre was
opened in 1973 by the Catholic Diocese of
Lodwar and the Medical Missionaries of Mary.
In spite of Paulina’s beautiful smile
in this photo, she was actually in a lot
of pain, and sadly, has since passed away.
Paulina’s mother, Maria, is now looking
after the children she left behind.
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
Our spiritual and material offerings are
crucial for the continued work of missionaries
throughout the world. The total raised in
today’s collection will be sent in
its entirety to support mission projects
worldwide.
Please give what you can, every gift -
no matter how small makes a difference.
A LIGHT FOR MISSIONARIES
Just as the light of
this candle burns brightly, may your love
shine forever in the hearts of missionaries.
I ask you Lord to grant
them wisdom and courage and guide them as
they bear witness to you. Protect them through
difficult times and keep them always in
the palm of your hand.
(This is the prayer
on the mission candle)
SYMPATHY
We offer our sympathy to
the family and friends of
Frank Quinn,
1 Belvedere Park
and Paddy Gallagher,
Elmvale Park
who died during the week.
May they rest in peace.
BAPTISMS
Our Parish family welcomes:
Logan Ray Michael White
3 Ennis Place
Ryan Stephen Nagurski
14 MacGill Court
Noah Eugene George Irvine
16 Hawthorn Grove
Jayden Joseph Loughrey
93 Grangemore Park
Amelia Mary Coul-Kelly
9 Swilly Gardens
Cora Lee Wade 117 Hatmore Park
ANNUAL DERRY DIOCESAN
PIONEER MASS will be celebrated
by Bishop Hegarty at 3pm today Sunday 18th
October in St. Mary’s Church Ardmore.
All pioneers and their friends are earnestly
requested to make every effort to attend.
Pro-Life Devotions will
take place in St. Columb's Church Waterside
on
Tuesday 20th October commencing with Rosary
at 7pm. followed by Mass at 7.30pm. all
welcome
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT
DE PAUL urgently requires good quality clothes
and household furniture. Please contact
71265489 for collection
SUNDAY COLLECTION
11th Oct
amounted to
£2101.54 and €154.17 Thank you.
Todays collection
is for the Foreign Missions
GROUP GUIDED PRAYER
Thursday 8.00pm - 9.00pm
in the Upper Room. This group will meet
each week to pray with regard to Sunday
Scripture readings. All welcome
BLOOD TRANSFUSION
SERVICE
The bloodmobile will be
in Rafters car park on Wednesday 21st October
from 2pm-4pm and 5.15pm-8pm They need the
support of existing donors as well as new
donors.
A Mass for the sick
with Eucharistic Blessing will
take place in Termonbacca, Derry, on Tuesday
20th October at 8.00 pm. All are welcome
to attend
Through the Eyes
of St Luke: As St Luke’s
Gospels will be used in the Sunday Masses
of the coming year, this 4-week course will
help us to appreciate the emphasis and focus
of Luke’s account of the life, death
and resurrection of Jesus. Venue: Thornhill
Centre. Dates & Time: Monday 9, 16,
23 & 30 November from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.
Cost: £30 (payable in instalments).
To book, phone 71351233.
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.
POETRY EVEININGS –
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
LASCO LOTTO .
numbers drawn 12th October 5, 8, 9, 24 1
x £10 winners No Jackpot winner Next
weeks jackpot £1150 Anyone wishing
to join please contact LASCO 71374443
“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
YOU UNEMPLOYED OR
ON BENEFITS? Would you like help
finding a job or improving your job prospects?
The Kickstart to Work Bus will be parked
outside Springtown Shopping Centre on Tuesday
20th October between 10:00am and 1:00pm
to give you an opportunity to speak to a
Kickstart Mentoring & Employment Officer.
Community Kickstart Service available from
Flat 14, Synge Court, Ballymagroarty Age
Concern Derry
AGE CONCERN
provide free computer tuition every Tuesday
and Wednesday morning! Participants must
be over 60 years of age and reside within
Derry City Council area. To make an appointment
please telephone (028) 71 347 478 or email
dev.ageconcern@derrycityconnect.org
Age Concern also hold Yoga
and Tai Chi classes for Over 60s. Yoga will
be starting on MonOctober 19th at 2pm. Tai
Chi classes will be starting ThurS 5th Nov
at 2pm. To register tele 71 347 478. All
welcome
