Sunday
22nd July - Vol. 24 No 27
CHILDREN
On Sunday we had a little hint of a summer that is
still in hiding. Later that evening I went for a walk
along Culdaff beach, so familiar to me since my own
youth. Some young boys were kicking a ball about,
others swimming in the sea; some children were making
sand castles and this one little girl ,blissfully
engrossed in her own fun and with shrieks of laughter,
was dancing at the incoming surf, then looked with
amazement at the pattern of her foot prints on the
wet sand: she was lost in the ecstasy of that surge
of excitement, wonder and discovery, under the admiring
eyes of her mother – a moment of innocence and
beauty – a hint, not just of summer but that
Other Place where the ecstasy and wonder and dance
will last forever.
SUNDAY MASSES during July, August and September
will be as follows:
Vigil 6.00pm. 9.30am, 11.15am and 12.30pm.
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BAPTISMS Our parish family
welcomes
Ryan Rory McLaughlin - Haarlem,
The Netherlands
Hannah Jane Bryson - 20 Tivoli
Park |
SUNDAY COLLECTION for 8th July amounted
to £2024.34 Thank you
PARISH ACCOUNTS
There is an extract from our parish accounts on the
notice board if anyone would like to have a look at
them. If you would like a personal copy please call
at the sacristy.
PARISH WEB SITE
Our parish website is now live and can be found at
http;//www.holyfamily-parish.com. If you have anything
you would like to see on it please get in touch.
BOSNIA APPEAL
A Gate collection will the taken up after all Masses
this weekend for the elderly and orphans.
KNOCK SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL
The Summer Youth Festival Thurs 26-Sun 29th July at
Knock is an opportunity for young people to take time
out to reflect on their lives and what God is offering…’Life
to the full’ Cost is on a donation basis with
accommodation and food provided. For details contact
Catriona 00353879943698 or visit youth2000.ie. Special
free buses provided
HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FOR A WEEKLY
FEE
Foyle Language School wants to enrol more host families
in the Derry area. Contact 71371535 for details.
DIVINE MERCY PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND 20-27th
Sept. Only 4 places left. Cost €975
Tel. Anna 71359673
PATHWAY TO PRAYER
An opportunity to explore the Old and New Testaments,
Liturgy, Creative Expression, Centering Prayer. Mondays
7.30pm-9.30pm (0ne year course) beginning 1st October
in Thornhill centre. Cost £120. For details
telephone 71351233
ISLAND HOPPING IN CONNEMARA SEPTEMBER 2007
will take you on a breath taking walking tours of
the remote islands of Connemara and the West of Ireland
while at the same time raising money for Children
in Crossfire. Richard Moore is taking 25 people on
this tour and places are allocated on a first come
first served basis. For more details tel. 71269898.
email events@childrenincrossfire.org
LIAM BRADLEY TOURS
Galway-Claire 26th August 4 Days 3DB/B £189
Dept City Hotel 8.30am. Tel. 71269109
MAKING MOVES - a unique Dance Opportunity
for young people aged 16+ Performance Skills Level
1 Dance Theatre 3 Week course beginning Monday 6th
August—Friday 24th August from 12noon –6pm.
Two evening rehesarals. Cost £60 with refund
£30 on completion of course. Register now to
avoid disappointment. Tel. 71342266
