Sunday 30th March 2008

Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday

Reflection

The Risen Christ breathes upon the disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit for the forgiveness of sins. In so doing Jesus institutes the sacrament of penance and extends to his priests his own ministry of reconciliation. This gift of forgiveness manifests the supreme attribute of God: His mercy. God’s divine mercy is extended to all irrespective of past or current sins. His forgiveness comes to us as a gift and an overwhelming one at that. When we are contrite of heart, he allows his justice to be tempered by his mercy.

Second Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 246 & Proper p 1036

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 2: 42-47
The whole community remained faithful to the teaching of the apostles.

Second Reading Peter 1: 3-9
In his great mercy he has given us a new birth as his sons by raising Jesus from the dead.

Gospel John 20: 19-31
Eight days later, Jesus came.

 

Masses during the coming week

Monday to Friday 10.00 am each day.
First Friday Evening Mass 8.00pm

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

Confession Times:
Thursday morning after 10.00am Mass Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

Mass Intentions for this week:
Monday 10.00 am - Deceased Members of Derry Diocesan Society
Friday 8.00pm - Anv Mass - Proinnsias McElhill
Saturday 8.00 pm Anv. Mass - John Barclay

This Week’s Calendar
Monday 31 - THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD (transferred from Tuesday 25 this year). Today we celebrate the great moment when Mary’s ÔYes’ to the angel’s invitation brought about the Incarnation of the Son of God.
Tuesday, April 1 - Weekday (2nd Week of Easter)
Wednesday 2 - St Francis of Paola, hermit. Francis was born in Calabria in 1416. He was a hermit and attracted others to his way of life. He died at Tours in France in 1507. Today is the anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II (2005).
Thursday 3 - Easter Weekday
Friday 4 - St Isidore, bishop and doctor of the Church. Isidore became bishop of Seville in the year 600 and died there in 636.
Saturday 5 - St Vincent Ferrer, priest. St Vincent Ferrer, 1350-1419, was a Dominican priest who preached missions throughout his native Spain, France and Italy.

First Friday Sick.
The sick of the parish will be attended this incoming week: Monday: Tullycar, Ballymongan, Killeter, Shanaghy & Scraghey. Thursday: The Corgary’s, Carn, Carndreen, Dreenan, The Garvagh’s, Laught & Aghyaran Can neighbours inform the housebound that I will be calling

A BIG THANK YOU to all who participated in the Holy Week Ceremonies, all the readers and ministers, cross bearers and my apostles who let me wash their feet, and all who helped make the church look so beautiful for the celebration of Easter and those who did the behind the scenes work to make sure it all ran smoothly. A special thanks to you the people of the parish and the visitors who attended the ceremonies each night. It has all been greatly appreciated and admired by so many of you.

DANCE in Garvagh Hall on Friday 4th April 2008 Music by ÔCountry Flavour

Summer Time Begins. Don’t forget to put your clock forward one hour this weekend.

Church Readers for the month of April 2008
Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Sat. Cathy Travers
Sunday 9.00 am David McHugh
Sunday 11.00 am Margaret Lynch
If you are unable to attend do try and get another reader to cover for you.

Church Door & Car Park Attendants April 2008
Sat. Night Seamus Dolan, Gerard Devine & Michael McLaughlin
Sunday 9.00 am Pat Logue & Charlie McGuire
Sunday 11.00 am Francie Dolan, Gerard Byrne & Tommy Campbell.

Altar Society for April 2008
Veronica Dolan, Margaret Dolan & Sarah Falls

James Kilbane will be singing songs from his new CD "Heart to Heart" in Veritas Bookshop Derry on Friday 4th April between 3.00p.m. & 4.30p.m. Everyone welcome. For further information tel:~ 71266888

Charity 25 Card Drive Tuesday 1st April will be the last night at the cards in Killeter. Fr. Joe will be present to meet and thank all who supported this card drive.

 

ST. DAVOG’S G A A

Congratulations to Melanie Penrose and Ronan McHugh who have been selected to play at half time on Saturday night in Healy Park during the Tyrone v Donegal game. Well done to you both.

Training commences for all under-age on Monday 31st March at 6.30pm that is U8's,10's & 12's for boys & girls.Ê
Training for U'14's continues Monday and Wednesday at 6.30pm to 8pm.
Training for U'14 girls starts this week on Wednesday at 7pm. Bring indoor & outdoor gear.
Congratulations to Clara McMenamin who received player of the match in her Ulster U'16 school’s Championship final.
Youth Presentation Night The presentation night has been arranged for Saturday 5th April so keep free.
Cards continue every Thursday at 9pm. All are welcome Last week winner Anna McNabb runner-up Pat Catterson.
Lotto No jackpot winners in Lotto nos; 6,7,15,19,34 £100 prize goes to Mary McMenamin Ballymongan
Managers of teams wishing to order shorts & socks must do so by Sunday evening with Ann Marie.

Ards Friary Retreat and Conference Centre A retreat will take place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April.ÊCentred upon the beatitudes, the Vision programme gives us a rich experience of God's abundant life. The experience we gain is that when we are given the tools we can transform our lives. The retreat aims to give us those tools we need to live a fuller and enriched life in Christ .Commences: 9.30am Cost: £70Stg / E95Euro residential (includes all meals) £54Stg / E70Euro non residential (includes all meals) Contact: Ards Friary Tel: 00 353 74 9138909 email: info@ardsfriary.ie www.ardsfriary.ie for directions.

Baptism
We welcome into our Faith Community Emma Louise Daly who was Baptised and welcomed into the family of God recently.

Legion of Mary meeting as usual every Thursday at 8pm in the parish hall.

Parish Bingo every Friday night in the Parish Hall Beginning at 9.00 pm. everyone welcome. Proceeds in aid of parish funds.

 

Easter Prayer.

"The angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake...And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen." St. Matt. 28: 2-6.

Prayer For Those Who Are Sick

O, God our Father,
bless and help me in the illness which has come upon me.
Give me courage and patience,
endurance and cheerfulness to bear all weakness and pain;
and give me a mind at rest,
which will make my recovery all the quicker.
Lord Jesus, come to me this day and at this time,
and show me your healing touch. Amen.

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

Prayer of Solace

May Christ support us all the day long,
till the shadows lengthen
and the evening comes,
and the busy world is hushed,
and the fever of life is over
and our work is done.
Then in his mercy
may he give us a safe lodging,
and holy rest and peace at the last. Amen.

 

Marriage Preparation 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