YOUTH 2000 SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL All 16-35 yr olds are invited to attend the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Clonmacnoise close to Athlone from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th August. The festival is being organised by young people for young people and will consist of music, drama, key speakers, workshops, games, prayer and free time for walks or chilling out. The event is being run on a donation only basis and there are free buses available. For more information contact the youth coordinator at 7126 4087 or check out the website www.youth2000.ie . Free bus from Derry, leaving the car park of Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty on Thursday 14th August at 2.00 pm. Returns Sunday.

SPIRITUALITY COURSE A one-year Practical Theology course, “Points of Intersection” will be held in Thornhill Centre each Monday from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm beginning on 6 October 2008. This course is an opportunity to search out who we are, who we are called to be and how we relate to God and one another. For more details please telephone 7135 1233.

THE SISTERS OF ST JOHN would like to invite you to 3 spiritual conferences given by Fr Gregoire of the Brothers of St John the evenings of the 3rd , 4th and 5th August, followed by a pilgrimage to Knock Shrine led by Fr Gregoire from the 6th to 8th August. Pilgrims are responsible for their own transport, meals and accommodation. A parent or guardian must accompany any child. Please contact the Sisters on 7135 3414 for more information.

PARISH OF THE ASSUMPTION - PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE AND ROME Three nights in Medjugorje. Bed, breakfast & evening meal. One night on ferry including evening meal. Four nights in Rome. Bed &Breakfast. Flying from Knock Airport. Return Belfast International Airport. Depart Saturday 4th October 2008. Return Sunday 12th October 2008. All inclusive price £699. For further information contact Martina O’Neill at 7135 8519.