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Parish Missal: Readings p 857 & Proper p 1066

First Reading Kings 19:16.19-21
Elisha rose and followed Elijah.

Second Reading Galatians 5:1.13-18
You were called to liberty; but be careful, or this liberty will provide an opening for self-indulgence.

Gospel Luke 9:51-62
I will follow you wherever you go.


 

MONTHLY DEVOTIONS IN HONOUR OF THE DIVINE MERCY will take place in Nazareth House Chapel on Tuesday, 3rd July 2007 at 8.00 pm. All welcome. Individual blessing with the relic of St Faustina will take place after the devotions.

MONTHLY MASS FOR THE BEATUFICATION OF MATT TALBOT will take place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown this Monday 2nd July at 7.30 pm. All welcome.

SILVER JUBILEE OF FATHER MICHAEL PORTER
Mass will be celebrated in St Aengus’ Church, Burt on Wednesday 4th July at 8.00 pm. Light refreshments will be served in the Parochial Hall (St Mary’s) afterwards. Everyone welcome.

 


 



THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday, 1st July 2007


 

STILL HAVEN’T FOUND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR? Knock Youth Festival 26th – 29th July 2007. For further information contact Eamon on 077 7196 5059 or Catriona on 00 3538 7994 3698. No cost – free buses! Bring a sleeping bag. Bus leaving from Holy Family Church at 1.45 pm on Thursday 26th July and returning on Sunday 29th July at 11.00 pm. Visit www.youth2000.ie for more information.

THE TRIP for altar servers and Junior Choir members to Redcastle takes place on Saturday (7 July). Thanks to the children for their dedication. We are also very grateful to the families for their generosity and flexibility. Finally, thanks to the parents who are accompanying us on the outing.

MUSIC FOR SUMMER MASSES
As the choirs take a well deserved break for July and August, we would like to offer the opportunity to other singers and instrumentalists to lead the music at Sunday Masses for the next two months. Can you sing or play an instrument? If you are aged 16-18 you could allocate the Masses served towards receiving the Pope John Paul II Award (www.thepopejohnpauliiaward.com). Would you be willing to give your time and talent on a voluntary basis to enhance the liturgy this Summer or for part of the Summer? Please give your name and contact details to the Sacristy or the Parochial House.

VISITATION OF THE HOUSEBOUND
Fr Colhoun will visit the sick in his care on Monday and Tuesday, 2nd and 3rd July.

We Gratefully Acknowledge The Anonymous Donations To The General Renovation Fund: £10, £5, £5, £10, £10, £5, £40, £20, £6, £20, £27.95, €1.50.

DEATHS
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of
Denis Cassidy, 3 Alma Place, who died recently.

WEE NUNS’ SAVINGS
Open on Sunday 8th July. If you wish to withdraw your savings before the summer holidays, the 8th July is your last opportunity for 6 weeks. The Savings re-open on Sunday 19th August.

ROSARY for the Holy Souls in Purgatory will be held on Sunday 1st July in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill at 5.00 pm. Everyone welcome.

YOUTH 2000 group meets in Long Tower on Wednesdays at 8:00pm. Prayer, music, games and tea! 16-35 year olds welcome.

SUICIDAL? Counselling available at ZEST, 15 Queen Street, 7126 6999.

MONTHLY DEVOTIONS IN HONOUR OF THE DIVINE MERCY will take place in Nazareth House Chapel on Tuesday, 3rd July 2007 at 8.00 pm. All welcome. Individual blessing with the relic of St Faustina will take place after the devotions.

MONTHLY MASS FOR THE BEATUFICATION OF MATT TALBOT will take place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown this Monday 2nd July at 7.30 pm. All welcome.

SILVER JUBILEE OF FATHER MICHAEL PORTER
Mass will be celebrated in St Aengus’ Church, Burt on Wednesday 4th July at 8.00 pm. Light refreshments will be served in the Parochial Hall (St Mary’s) afterwards. Everyone welcome.

BIG JULY BINGO

ST EUGENE’S PARISH HALL

SUNDAY 8th July 2007 AT 8.30 PM

Lasco Lotto 25 June 2007
Numbers Drawn 9, 10, 15, 24.
No Jackpot winner.
7 £10 winners.
Next weeks jackpot £1,900.
Anyone wishing to join, please contact Lasco 02871374443

IF YOU’RE ALREADY DOING THE TOUGHEST JOB IN THE WORLD … here’s a new challenge! Parents Advice Centre is recruiting Helpline Volunteers – to provide telephone and face-to-face support to people coping with family difficulties. If you can make a commitment of at least 4 hours a week, we will provide accredited training, ongoing support and a real challenge! If you are interested in finding out more the tel 7137 2006 or email derry@pachelp.org. Training to commence in the Autumn.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN CENTRAL LIBRARY every Thursday starting 5th July from 2.00pm – 3.00pm. There will be craft sessions, storytelling and quizzes. For the younger pre-school children Rhyme Time will run every Wednesday from 10.30 am to 11.30 am. All are welcome. Light refreshments are available.

FOUND : A sum of money was found outside the Church grounds on Friday, 29th June. For further information telephone the Parochial House on 7126 2301.

 

LAST WEEK’S POPE’S COLLECTION £2480.00

LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION £ 638.00


[ FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR 2006]