Sunday 9th September 2007

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reflection - A Costly Love

They tell of a man speaking after the death of his daughter. From before she was born, she cost them, they prepared her room, got her clothes, fed her, schooled her. When she started driving, the car and insurance cost. She broke a limb, and that cost them. She went to Third level and that really cost. Her whole life was in front of her when the young women died. Their last expense as a couple was her funeral. As he remarked: “our daughter hasn’t cost us since, but we would gladly give everything we have, just to have her back.” The point is, anything that is alive costs us something. Thank God your family, your community, your church is in need of your giving. Only something living doesn’t cost-if it is dead: it doesn’t need your gifts.

We understand instinctively that things cost. Some can unfortunately know the price of everything but the value of nothing. But on the whole people are hungry to give their lives to something more important than themselves. It is a fact of life, not only that everything costs us something, but that, in our better moments, we are even eager to pay the cost. And so we need to ask of each other how much do you love and what will you give?

 

CHANGE OF MASS TIMES
In line with the present re-ordering of parish structures, we need to adjust our Mass times so as to ease the pressure on the priests. Accordingly, over the next few weeks we will discuss how best to do so. We are very grateful for all your prayers, support and generosity.

BAPTISMS
We welcome:
Joshua Clifford, 21 Belview Avenue
Isla Romano, Manchester.

We Gratefully Acknowledge
The Anonymous Donations To The General Renovation Fund: £20, £20, £10, £10, £10, £5.

NATIONAL ROSARY CRUSADE
Many parishes throughout Ireland have been reciting the Fatima Rosary on the 13th of each month from May to September. The fifth of these will take place on Thursday in Long Tower at 7:15pm followed by evening Mass. The conclusion of the Rosaries will take place at the Hill of Slane on 13th October. If you would like to reserve a place on the bus, contact Angela at 7131 1456 or see her in the porch after the Thursday evening Mass. All welcome.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL will donate their entire weekend collection on the 22nd/23rd September to the registered charity ‘Action with Effect’ in support of the building of a hospice for the terminally ill and lepers in India. Please support this worthy charity.

THIS PROMISE IS FOR YOU The Life-Changing Work of the Holy Spirit – A 6-week series of seminars on Tuesday nights from 7.30 pm. Seminars begin on 18th September until 23rd October in IOSAS Centre (near White Oaks). Contact Helen on 7135 8214.

ST JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY monthly meeting on Monday 10th September 2007 at 8.30 pm. All welcome.

MONTHLY DEVOTIONS IN HONOUR OF THE DIVINE MERCY will take place in Nazareth House Chapel on Tuesday 11th September 2007 at 8.00 pm. All welcome.

THE MONTHLY MASS FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MATT TALBOT will take place in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, Waterside on the 4th Monday of every month beginning this month on Monday 24th September at 7.30pm. All welcome. Please note the change of venue and the change of Monday.

THE MONTHLY DEVOTIONS IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 11th September starting with confessions at 7.30 pm followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around 10.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

NAZARETH HOUSE SAYS THANKS
“Thank you very much for your generous church collection of £1,200.00. The sisters are most grateful. May God bless and reward each one of you in His own special way for your great generosity. Our project this year is to replace the water tanks. Thanks to your generous support we can now begin this work.” Sister Teresa and Sisters

NEW PROGRAMMES AT THE GASYARD CENTRE Enrolment will take place on 10th September at 7.00 pm in the Gasyard Centre. Contact Karen on 7136 5330.

THE BOGSIDE & BRANDYWELL WOMEN'S GROUP AND THE BOGSIDE & BRANDYWELL HEALTH FORUM are holding a good neighbour morning in the Gasyard Centre from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. If you’re feeling isolated, lonely or if you just want to say hello to your neighbours please come along.

ST CECILIA’S COLLEGE STUDY CENTRE
Induction for night classes takes place on Wednesday 12th September from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Maths GCSE, English Language GCSE, City and Guilds ICT and flower arranging.

PARENTS ADVICE CENTRE is seeking applications from people who would like to be offer a commitment of 4 hours per week. All volunteers are required to complete the Organisation’s Accredited Training Programme which offers participants the opportunity to gain in personal growth and development as well as training in listening and basic counselling skills to callers with problems. PAC is an important resource for families and it is hoped potential volunteers will come forward. Parenting Programme - The centre is running a 6 week course, ‘Handling Teenagers’, commencing Thursday 20th September from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. For further information telephone 7137 2006.

BIG BINGO
Sunday 23rd September
at 8.30 pm in
St Eugene’s Parish Hall

FOYLE CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP will resume their monthly meetings on Monday 10th September at 7.30 pm in the M.D.E.C building in the grounds of Altnagelvin Hospital.

Lasco Lotto 3rd September 2007
Numbers Drawn 5, 9, 21, 23.
No Jackpot winner. 8 £10 winners. Next weeks jackpot £2,400.
Anyone wishing to join, please contact Lasco 028 7137 4443

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

IRISH CLASSES RETURNS Irish Language Classes organised by Cumann Gaelach Chnoc na Ros Doire begin back again on Tuesday 11th September at 7:15pm at St. Anne’s Primary School, Upper Nassau Street, Rosemount. For more information please ring 02871342906 email: cnocnaros1@btconnect.com

GASYARD CHILDRENS CENTRE
Parent and Toddler Group now running every Wednesday from 9:30am-12:30pm. Drop In Creche now running Monday and Friday 10:00am-12:00pm. For further information contact Carol on 71262812 or call into the Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road

VERBAL ARTS CENTRE
Foyle Yarnspinners invite you to an evening of song and story with Paddy McCartney of Greencastle, on Monday 10th September 2007 at 8:00pm in the Verbal Arts Centre, Stable Lane, Bishop Street. Admission Free. All welcome.

LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION £1905.00

LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION £ 626.00

VISITATION OF THE HOUSEBOUND
Father Mongan will visit the sick in his care on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, 10th/11th/12th September in the following areas:

Monday 10th Sept
St Columb’s Wells, Westland Street, Meenan Drive, Meenan Square, Drumcliffe Avenue, Abbots Walk, Cable Street, Durrow Park, Lisfannon Park.

Tuesday 11th Sept
Maureen Avenue, Ivy Terrace, Lower Bennett Street, Belview Avenue, Mary Street, Moat Street, Abercorn Road, Abercorn Place, Sunbeam Terrace, Corporation Street, Barrack Street, Cooke Street, Windmill Terrace, Charlotte Street.

Wednesday 12th Sept
Long Tower Court, The Metropole.

[ FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR 2006]