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Sunday 7th March 2010

3rd Sunday of Lent

God said to Moses: “Take off your shoes, for the place on which you stand is holy ground”. All religions designate certain places as holy places and rightly demand a certain level of reverence and respect. For ourselves as Catholics our sacred place is the church where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved. But the revelation of Christ is that the most sacred place of all is the company of another human being. He said that what we do to even the least person we do to him. Because of Christ, we are always standing on holy ground and our response always has to be one of reverence and respect. This has very far-reaching implications for us in the practice of our faith. The intimate relationship of husband and wife is a sacred place and calls for great reverence from all of us. And equally our homes and families and our faith community are places where we very often need a change of heart.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 

Sunday, 7th March 2010

3rd Sunday of Lent

First Reading : Exodus 3: 1-8.13-15
We are shown God’s concern for his oppressed people.

Second Reading: Corinthians 10: 1-6.10-12
What happened to the Israelites in the desert is a warning for Christians.

Gospel: Luke 13: 1-9
Jesus stresses the necessity of repentance and tells the people that time is running out.

 

WHAT I FAIL TO DO

It isn’t the things you do, it’s the things you leave undone, which give you a little heartache at the setting of the sun.

The gentle word forgotten, the letter you didn’t write; the flowers you might have sent, are your haunting ghosts tonight,

The stone you might have lifted out of your brother’s way;
The little heart-felt counsel you were hurried too much to say.

The tender touch of the hand, the gentle and kindly tone;
Which we have no time or thought for, with troubles enough of our own.

SIGHTLESS

Dear Lord,,
Days pass and years vanish, and we walk sightless among miracles.
Fill our eyes with seeing, and our minds with knowing.
Let there be moments when the radiance of your presence illuminates the darkness in which we walk. You spoke to Moses from the burning bush. He took off his shoes in reverence

Help us to see, wherever we gaze, that the bush burns, unconsumed.
And we, clay touched by your hand, will reach out for holiness and exclaim in wonder. ‘How filled with awe is this place and we did not know it’. Amen


DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 16-21st July Application forms are available for any young person aged 14-15 who would like a place on the Diocesan Pilgrimage. For further information tel the pilgrimage office 164 Bishop St. Tel 71351233


SHINE Back By Popular Demand For One Night Only Variety Concert in
Millennium Forum 19th March.*
Great night of fun for all the family not to be missed. Tickets £10 &
£8. Available from any member of Search or at Millennium forum box office


SYMPATHY

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of

Tara McLaughlin, Hawthorn Drive who died during the week.

May she rest in peace.

 


BAPTISM

Our Parish family welcomes

Kayla Catherine McBride
29 Hawthorn Grove,
Seanan Hannaway
20 Allingham Close

 


During Lent there will be an extra Mass Monday—Friday at 5.00pm

Stations of the Cross after evening Mass on Mondays and Fridays.

Lenten Healing Service on Sundays at 6.00pm.

 


SUNDAY COLLECTION

28th Feb amounted to £2111.89 and €201.96 Thank you.


STATIONS OF THE CROSS

We have a set of alternative Stations on display for those who wish to meditate on Christ’s passion during Lent, a devotion which we encourage.


ST. JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY
will meet on Thursday 11th March at 8.00pm in the Upper Room


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


The Holy Family Padre Pio prayer group
will hold their monthly meeting in the Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Derry, tomorrow Monday starting with 7.30 pm Mass. There will be two 1st class relics of St Pio at the meeting. All are welcome.

 

MONTHLY MASS for the beatification of Matt Talbot will be celebrated in Termonbacca tomorrow Monday at 7.30pm. All welcome.

MARY’S MEALS Derry branch of this charity shall hold a meeting to arrange fundraising for the school adopted by Derry in Haiti today Sunday 7th March at 7.30.

All are welcome. The meeting will be held in what was the Parochial House for the Long Tower Church at Abercorn road.

 

Engaged Encounter is designed for couples preparing for marriage and seeking to enrich communication in all aspects of their relationship. It fulfills diocesan requirements for marriage preparation. The next weekend will take place on 20-21st March 2010 in Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry. Booking essential before 8th March Phone 048 7930 0340 or visit www.marriageencounter.ie.

 


PASSPORTS

Parents must be present to get a child’s passport signed.


COLMCILLE PILGRIMAGES LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 21st-28th July 2009 Cost £659 For details tel. Margaret 07732468511 There will be a savings scheme in operation on Thursdays from 8-9pm in the parochial house

 

Bus to Knock Divine Mercy weekend Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th April. Full cost £80stg or 90 Euro To book and for further information tel 00353749320734

 

Foyle Hospice Carers Group“Take Timeout” meeting Tuesday 9th March at 7:30pm in Day Therapy Unit. Physiotherapist speaking on ‘Moving and Handling at Home’. For further details contact Julia or Donna, Tues – Thurs, on 71359888.

 

CAMINO 2010

A walking pilgrimage for adults, departing Tuesday 17th August from Dublin, returning Tuesday 24th August 2009. 5 days walking over mixed terrain covering 110km from Ferrol in North West Spain to the city of St James, Santiago de Compostella. Arrive into Santiago de Compostella on Sunday afternoon, with 2 free days to enjoy the beautiful ancient city. Cost including insurance is £650 (Single supplement £100). Information Night on Wednesday 10th March 8pm Parish Hall, Chapel Rd, Further details contact Fr Chris Ferguson 71342303 or email chris_j_ferguson@hotmail.com.

 

FOYLE HOSPICE presents Borderland Reunion Night with music by Midnight Showband! Saturday 27th March 2010 at the City Hotel, Derry. Tickets £8 available from Foyle Hospice 71359888 or the City Hotel 71365800.

 

PARAXIS CARE the charity promoting mental health, needs male and female volunteers in Derry to visit those lonely and isolated due to mental health. If you feel you could befriend someone and give a commitment of 2-4 hours a week please contact Phyllis on 71308020.

 



CULDAFF DRAMA GROUP Comedy Play ‘Johnnies Britches’ in Fowler Hall Fahan today Sunday at 8.00pm. Proceeds in aid of Nazareth House.

 

CEILI St. Patrick’s Night in St. Columb’s Hall. Music by Fr. Mongan and Emerald Ceile Band. Light supper served Adm. £7

CEILI in Du Pont Club on Tuesday 16th March, Music by Cottage Ceili Band. All welcome. Tickets on sale Irish Shop or tel 71354105


DOIRE COLMCILLE G.A.C. (Ladies) With the All Ireland Feile coming to Derry in July we are inviting girls to take part in our under 14 teams. Training is ongoing in St. Columb’s College sports hall Thursday evenings 6.30-7.30pm with Derry senior player Shauna McCallion. Beginners and new players welcome. Tel. 07749108729

 

 

 

 

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