32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time-Year C

11th November 2007

REFLECTION

God is the source of all life. To him we owe our very being and his plan for each of us is to be raised to everlasting life with him in heaven. Our faith calls us to express our gratitude for this gift by the respect which we show for our own lives and the lives of all God’s creatures. As well as living our lives as fully as possible, we should also oppose anything which threatens or degrades human life.


Mass Intentions for this week:
Monday 10.00am - Deceased Members of Derry Diocesan Society
Wednesday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Patsy Devine
Thursday 10.00am - Anv. Mass John & Brigid Moss
Saturday 8.00pm - Anv. Mass Paddy Daly

This Week’s Calendar
Monday 12 - St Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr(1580-1623). He worked for the reunification of Ukrainian Catholics, and died a martyr’s death in 1623.
Tuesday 13 - Weekday (32nd in Ordinary Time)
Wednesday 14 - St Laurence O’Toole, Bishop. Monk and abbot of Glendalough, he became Archbishop of Dublin in 1162. Patron of Dublin Archdiocese.
Thursday 15 - St Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (1206-1280).
Friday 16 - St Margaret of Scotland. Also St Gertrude.
Saturday 17 - St Elizabeth of Hungary.

Diocesan Mass For Deceased Young People
There will be a Special Diocesan Mass on Sunday 23rd November at 3pm in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty Derry. The Mass will be an opportunity for family and friends who have lost young loved ones to come together in a spirit of prayer and hope. If you have been bereaved or affected by a young death we invite you in faith to come remember the life of your loved one. All are welcome.

Masses during the coming week
Monday to Friday 10.00 am each day

Weekend Masses:
Vigil Mass Saturday evening 8.00 pm
Sunday morning 9.00 am & 11.00 am

Confession Times:
Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

THE PARISH BINGO
The parish bingo continues in the Parish Hall @ 9.00 pm on Friday evening. It is hoped for a good attendance from the parish for this parish function

150th Anniversary of the Apparitions at Lourdes
The Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 16th - 21st July 2008. Fare £449.00 Stg. Application forms can be obtained from the Parochial House or from the Diocesan Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry. Special booking forms for pilgrims who are sick or in need of help/care are only available from the Pilgrimage Office. Opening times are Thursdays 11am to 2pm. Saturdays 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. Telephone Derry 71 260293

Helping Those Who Are Sick
If you are 18 years or over and would like to be a member of the Lourdes Hospitalite Team as a doctor, nurse, carer, or if you would like to be a member of the Diocesan Lourdes Youth Team which accompanies those who are in need, should contact the Diocesan office on 71260293 for details.

A one day retreat for Senior Citizens and their friends from Derry and surrounding areas will take place at the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Thursday 15th November.Registration from10.30a.m.finishing around 5.00pm. Cost £12stg or Û 18 includes a four course lunch. Payment at the Centre on the day. To book Tel: Termonbacca Derry 71262512 during office hours only

Diocesan Mass For Deceased Teachers
The Annual Diocesan Mass for deceased teachers will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane on Monday 12th November at 7.30pm. Bishop Hegarty will celebrate the Mass and all are welcome.

Diocesan Mass For Deceased Young People
There will be a Special Diocesan Mass on Sunday 25th November at 3pm in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty Derry. The Mass will be an opportunity for family and friends who have lost young loved ones to come together in a spirit of prayer and hope. If you have been bereaved or affected by a young death we invite you in faith to come remember the life of your loved one. All are welcome.

Congratulations!
Congratulations to Pat O’Loughlin on completing his 28th successive Dublin Marathon. Pat completed in 4 hours 59 minutes. Pat run this marathon to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis Research. He asks your support.

Gift Vouchers available for Diocesan Pilgrimage To Lourdes 2008 150th Anniversary of Apparition. 16th-21st July 2008 Vouchers can be obtained from the Pilgrimage Office Tel. (028)71 260293

CharityDance Friday 16th November -commencing 10.00pm in the Blacktown Arms - Proceeds to Castlederg Elderly Day Care Fund Music by J.J. & Co. Admission £4.

THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR - featuring Peter Corry, Jubilee Choir & Orchestra, Colmcille Choir, McCafferty School of Music & Hill School of Dance. Saturday 15th December @ 8.00pm. Tickets: £16.00 (Ground Floor) and £20.00 (Balcony). A night of family entertainment not to be missed!

Bazaar
It is hoped that all promoters will do the usual parish collection and have their returns handed in by Saturday November 24th, either at the sacristy or the Parochial House.

Special ‘thanks’ to all the families who welcomed the ‘station mass’ in their homes. Anyone wanting the stations for Lent should get their name in as some were disappointed in October when they came to book a station in their area and it was already booked - so get in early!

Thanks to all who attended the SERVICE OF REMEMBERING last Sunday. It was a great turnout from the parish and beyond who came to pray and show respect for those who are no longer with us. May they all rest in peace.

Questions people ask
Q. What did Jesus mean when he said that, in the resurrection of the dead, people do not marry, because they can no longer die?
A. The journey to marriage begins in two people being attracted to one another. This arises out of each one’s incompleteness É ‘it is not good for man to be alone’. The word sex originates in the Latin word for a section or an incomplete part. It is nature’s way of ensuring the reproduction of the human race. In the perfect love which is heaven, there will be no incompleteness and, obviously, no need to reproduce. I believe that the loving relationships which are formed on earth will continue in heaven, in a way even beyond our greatest expectations

Marriage Preparation Courses.

2007

October 26th & 27th.
November 23rd & 24th.
December 8th & 9th Courses

2008

January 25th & 26th,
February 22nd & 23rd,
April 4th , 5th, and April 25th & 26th,
May 23rd & 24th,
June 13th &14th.
Numbers on courses are limited. The fee of £80 per couple must be included with completed application form and forwarded to the Accord office