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
