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.

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

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.

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 practice which we encourage for all.

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

LENTEN EXTRA BOOKLETS are on sale after all Masses this weekend.

The Irish Children’s Pilgrimage Trust is taking children/young people with special needs (both physical and learning disability) from the ages of 9-21 years of age from all over Ireland to Lourdes on Easter Sunday (4th -10th April 2010). The IHCPT is looking urgently for nurses to travel with groups this Easter. If interested contact Mary on 00353877962047 Fare €640

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

Lough Derg has been offering One Day Retreats since 1992. These appeal largely to older people, especially those no longer able to make the traditional Three-Day Pilgrimage, and to those who for reasons of health or disability, have never been able to visit Lough Derg.