Sunday
17th May 2009
6th
Sunday of Easter
The
Spirit of God’s
love
Jesus
said to his disciples:
“You did not choose
me; no, I chose you.”
Anybody who is involved
in a team sport will
know the tension there
is in wondering if they
will be picked for the
team and then the delight
when they are picked
or the utter disappointment
when they are not. Jesus
has picked each one
of us for his team of
disciples because the
task of transforming
the world is so vast
and because each one
of us has our own unique
gifts and opportunities
for the task. Our responsibility
is to say yes to his
call and take our part
in his mission. As always
this begins in our homes
with the most intimate
relationships of human
life, to make those
the best they can possibly
be. Our mission is also
to our faith community
where we have a special
relationship in the
Body and Blood of Christ.
And it extends to the
world in which we live.
This week we can refresh
the enthusiasm and joy
of being chosen.
Fr.
Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Give thanks to God
for he is good: His love
is everlasting.
Give thanks to the God
of gods: His love is everlasting.
Give thanks to the Lord
of Lords: His love is
everlasting.
He alone performs great
marvels: His love is everlasting.
His wisdom made the heavens
and the earth:
He made the sun, the moon
and the stars: His love
is everlasting.
Sunday 17th May 2009
6th Sunday of Easter
First Reading Acts of the
Apostles 10: 25-26
The baptism of Cornelius, the first
pagan to receive the grace of baptism,
shows that God’s salvation
is offered to all.
Second Reading John 4:
7-10
This reading contains what is probably
the most important statement ever
made about God.
Gospel John 15: 9-17
Jesus leaves his friends the supreme
commandment of love.
Weekend
Masses:
Vigil Mass
Saturday evening 8.00 pm
Sunday morning
9.00 am & 11.00 am
Masses during the coming
week
Monday &
Tuesday 10.00 am
Thursday
& Friday 10.00am
Confession Times:
Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass
FORTY HOURS ADORATION
Next Sunday (24th May) we will have
the Forty Hours Adoration in the
parish. This will begin after the
11,00 am Mass and continue until
Sunday evening, closing with a period
of prayer at 6.00 pm. This is a
time of special prayer in the parish
when it is hoped that there will
always be someone in the church
spending quiet time with the Lord.
Mass Intentions
for this week:
Monday -
10.00am - Anv. Mass Cassie &
Willie Logue
Tuesday - 10.00am - Anv. Mass Patrick
McMenamin
Thursday - 10.00am - Deceased Members
of Derry Diocesan Society
Friday 10.00am - Anv. mass Joana
McHugh
Saturday - 8.00 pm - Anv. Mass Margaret
& Charles McHugh
This Week’s
Calendar
Monday 18
- Sixth week of Easter
Tuesday 19
- Sixth week of Easter
Wednesday
20 - St. Bernadine of Siena, priest
Thursday
21 - Sixth week of Easter
Friday
22 - Sixth week of Easter
Saturday
23 - Sixth week of Easter
Each day in the Derry Diocese
we are asked to pray for our priests
named on that particular day.
THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:
Fr. Brian
Brady
Fr. Bernard
Bryson
Fr. Thomas
Canning
Fr. Michael
Canny
Fr. John
Cargan
Fr. Neal
Carlin
Weekly Church Collection
Last
week’s collection totalled:
£1275.50 - € 80
May the Month
of the Rosary.
The Legion
of Mary members in the parish will
recite the Rosary every Wednesday
evening during the month of May
here in St. Patrick’s Church
at 8.00pm It is hoped that many
will come and join with them in
praying the rosary.
Diocesan Youth Mass &
Blessing for Young Drivers
On Pentecost
Sunday, 31st May there will be a
Diocesan Youth Mass & Blessing
for Young Drivers in St. Columb’s
Church, Chapel Road, Waterside,
Derry at 7.00pm.Ê All young
drivers are invited to bring their
license or car keys to this Mass
for a special blessing. ÔRejoice’
the Diocesan Youth Choir will lead
the music and Bishop Hegarty will
be the main celebrant. Refreshments
will be served in the parish centre
after Mass. Everyone welcome.
A
Mass for the sick with Eucharistic
Blessing will take place
in the Carmelite Retreat Centre,
Termonbacca, Derry, on Tuesday 19th
May at 8.00 pm. All are welcome.
SHAKE
HAND AT SIGN OF PEACE SUSPENDED
Further
to the outbreak of the Swine Flu
virus a few weeks ago people are
much more conscious of hand contact
and the passing on of infections.
Since we now have a confirmed case
of Swine Flu in the North of Ireland
Bishop Hegarty has advised that
the shaking of hands at the Sign
of Peace be suspended.
TRANSFER 2010
There will an information evening
for parents of P6 children in Holy
Cross College, Strabane on Thursday
28th May 7.30pm. All parents very
welcome.
Aghyaran
St Davog's Club Notes
Lotto Lotto
numbers drawn were 7, 8, 10, 27
and 31. There was no jackpot winner,
the £100 consolation prize
winner was Anne Gormley.
The seniors
endured the disappointment of defeat
in the Championship against Killyclogher
on Thursday 7th when they went down
on a score line of 2-6 to 0-7. They
play Eglish at home in the league
this Sunday.
The Minor
boys beat Michael Cusacks on a score
line of 2-10 to 1-9. They play Aghaloo
in the quarter final of the Championship
on Friday 15th at 7.30pm.Ê
U'14 girls
beat Badoney in championship on
score line 7-7 to 9-13. They lost
to Fintona in the league on Monday.
U'12's had a good win over Eoghain
Rua 6-13 to 1-1. The minors played
there last match against Trillick
& were beaten. Many thanks to
all the girls involved and to the
management.
Club
Draw
To maximise
the success of the development draw
it has been postponed until 13th
June.
Many thanks to all who helped at
the 125th anniversary celebrations
on Sunday. An enjoyable day was
had by all. Anyone who would like
to purchase a copy of the photograph
should contact Rory Lynch.
Votes of sympathy are extended to
the following families: Harold nee
Browne, Castlederg; Catterson, Castlederg;
Smith, Spamount; and Merritt, Stranorlar
Sound
of Music
D.V.D.’s
of The Sound of Music are available
in St. Eugene’s High School
and can be purchased at a cost of
£6
CONFIRMATION
PLEDGE.
The children
of the parish who were confirmed
by Bishop Lagan on March 29th wishing
to make their pledge to abstain
from alcohol and drugs will have
the opportunity at the Vigil Mass
next Saturday 23rd. May. It is hoped
that parents will encourage their
children to take this pledge to
help them to avoid alcohol and drugs
until they are adults and maybe
some of them will keep the pledge
for life like so many have done
before them
Prayer for Trust in Jesus
O Christ
Jesus,when all is darkness and we
feel our weakness and helplessness,give
us the sense of Your presence, Your
love, and Your strength. Help us
to have perfect trust in Your protecting
love and strengthening power, so
that nothing may frighten or worry
us, for, living close to You, we
shall see Your hand,Your purpose,
Your will through all things. Amen
