DOOR-STEP TEAM – We are establishing
a team of parishioners who will take part in a focused
outreach programme for the centenary. The goal is
to prepare a group of twelve “disciples”
who will dedicate one night a week for twelve weeks
to knock on doors and invite people to come to Mass.
We will have a few preparatory sessions so that you
know what to say and do and then we will commission
the team. Exciting! Could you offer yourself to serve
God for this targeted project? If you are willing
please fill in one of the volunteer forms at the door
and leave it in the Sacristy. It would be important
to apply for POCVA (Protection of Children and Vulnerable
Adults) cover through our parish representatives.
The preparatory sessions will be on Wednesday nights,
9:00-9:45pm in the Upper Room of the Sacristy. Dates:
18th February, 25th February and 4th March.
THE OPUS SECTILE IS COMING
HOME.
These are the three grand panels behind the high
altar – Perugino’s “Ascension of
Christ” flanked by St Peter and St Paul. These
magnificent works have been in Belfast under repair
since November. This week we will have to erect the
scaffolding once again in front of the high altar.
For convenience we may be using the side altar for
daily Mass. For health and safety reasons we would
ask that you enter the sacristy by the outside doors,
rather than passing through the sanctuary. We apologise
for the disruption. The project will cost over £20,000
to complete. Thank you for your generosity in supporting
such necessary repairs and for your patience as they
happening. St Peter and St Paul, pray for us.
THE RESTORATION OF SOME OF THE BRASS is
under way. The paschal candle stand, the processional
crucifix, the processional candles and the candle
extinguishers have all been repaired very thriftily.
However, the gates of the baptistery badly need restored.
It will cost £1500. Could you consider sponsoring
this project? Any donation at all would be very welcome.
Thank you.
PARISH
RETREAT
Monday 23rd to Friday 27th February
LED BY ST PATRICK’S COMMUNITY from Carrick-on-Shannon
THE JUNIOR CHOIR is currently recruiting new
members. The children sing at 10 o’clock
Mass every Sunday. We are seeking boys and girls between
the age of 8 and 16 years. It is a wonderful way of
using your talents, getting musical training, learning
to work as a team, making new friends, getting an
annual outing and above all, serving God. If you would
like to become a member of the choir we would be honoured
to enrol you. Please collect a form in the sacristy
and return it to the sacristy next Sunday.
THANK YOU for your help and
participation in last week’s centenary preparations.
The unveiling of the stations in the gallery and the
torchlight procession in honour of our Lady of Lourdes
were a tremendous success.
BAPTISMS
We welcome: Callum Beales, 6 Temple Park and Ethan
Devine, 2 Sheelin Park, who were both baptised recently.
REQUIESCANT IN PACE
We extend our sincere sympathy to
the family and friends of
Myra Moore, 2 Glenbrook
House,
Eddie Gorman, 21
Iona Terrace,
Willie McCallion,
164 Lecky Road,
Manus Doherty, 225
Lone Moore Road. May they rest in peace.
HIS EMINENCE KEITH CARDINAL O’BRIEN,
Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh will be making
an official visit to the Diocese on Monday, 23rd and
Tuesday 24th February 2009. He will be the Principal
Celebrant at Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral on
the morning of Tuesday 24th February at 10.00 am,
to which you are all welcome. Cardinal O’Brien
will be available after the Mass to meet and greet
those who come along.
MASS IN HONOUR OF ALEXANDRINA MARIA DA COSTA
on Sunday, 22nd February at 7.30 pm in Termonbacca.
All welcome.
LENTEN THURSDAYS
Beginning 26 February, Thornhill Centre is hosting
a series of ‘Reflection Mornings’ for
the Thursdays of Lent. Each morning begins at 10.30
am, concludes with a light lunch at 1.00 pm and includes
a talk, quiet reflection and ritual. A donation of
£5 per morning is suggested. Please ring 7135
1233 to book.
SUNDAY READINGS
Thornhill Centre is holding Scripture evenings beginning
Wednesday 3 March from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm. The course
will give participants some background on the Liturgy
of the Word for the Sundays of Lent. For details,
ring 7135 1233.
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 26th February Registration from
10.30 am finishing around 5.00 pm. Cost £15stg
or €18euro includes a four course lunch. Payment
at the Centre on the day. To book Tel: Termonbacca
Derry 7126 2512 during office hours only.
LENTEN RETREAT Saturday 28 February
- Sunday 1 March in Ards Friary, Creeslough, Co. Donegal.
Fr Owen O'Sullivan OFM Capuchin – "Share
a Faith Journey". Make a journey of faith by
giving time to reflect, pray and prepare oneself for
Easter (Open to everyone). Commences: 9.30 am Finish:
Lunch Cost: €85 euro Contact: Ards Friary 00
3537 4913 8909 or info@ardsfriary.ie
ST CECILIA’S COLLEGE PRESENTS THE “LITTLE
SHOP OF HORRORS” on 24th, 25th and
26th February in the school Assembly Hall at 7.30
pm. Doors open 7.00 pm. Tickets, £5 concessionary/£8
Adult, are available from the school office or phone:
(028) 7128 1800 or email: office@stceciliascollege.com.
A HERMITAGE RETREAT CENTRE is being
built in Moville called Grásta Dé (Grace
of God). The committee invite you to an Evening of
Style & Image, presented by Jackie McGavigan,
in Da Vinci’s Hotel, Culmore Road, 8.00 –
10.00 pm, Thursday, 5th March. Telephone Sandra at
7134 7220 or Brian at 7128 1170 for tickets, £12
each.
OPEN NIGHT AT NORTH WEST COLLEGE
Leaving school this year? North West Regional College
invites you to attend its Open Night on Thursday 26th
February from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE ANONYMOUS
DONATIONS TO THE RESTORATION FUND: £10, £5,
£20, £20, £10, £5, £20.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE COLLECTION
£1771.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION COLLECTION
£ 689.00
BIG
BINGO
ST
COLUMB’S HALL
SUNDAY 8th MARCH 2009
SUICIDAL?
Counselling available
at ZEST, 15 Queen Street, 7126 6999.
P.S.
‘If people want to have hope and find meaning
in their lives, they need to take God out of the "parentheses".
(Pope Benedict XVI)
