THE DVD OF THE CENTENARY MASS
is available now at the Sacristy and the Parochial
House. Featuring: Liturgical Reception of the Papal
Legate, Concelebrated Mass of St Columba, Procession
and Blessing of the Well by Cardinal O’Brien.
The DVD also records some of the people at work in
the preparations in the week leading up to the 9th
June. Cost £10.
BAPTISMS
We welcome: Beth Erin McCafferty,
17 Ardfoyle who was baptised recently.
REQUIESCANT IN PACE
We extend our sincere sympathy to
the family and friends of
Brendan Carlin, 12
Glenbrae Gardens,
Kevin O’Toole,
34 Gweebara Park and
James McMullan, 30
Alexander House. May they rest in peace.
THE PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA
is leaving St Columba’s on Monday 29th June
2009
A ONE DAY RETREAT FOR SENIOR
CITIZENS and their friends will take place
at the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca on Wednesday
1st July for those from Derry and Donegal. Registration
from 10.30am, finishing around 5.00pm. Cost £15
Stg or €18 Euro includes a four course lunch.
To book Tel: 7126 2512 during office hours only.
ACCORD – MARRIAGE PREPARATION
WORKSHOPS on 18th/19th September and 23rd/24th
October in the Thornhill Centre. Friday from 7.00pm
to 10.00pm and Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Booking
forms available from the Pastoral Centre or telephone
7136 2475.
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 some Sundays of the Summer? Please give your
name and contact details to the Sacristy or the Parochial
House.
A RALLY FOR LIFE will
take place in Dublin on Saturday 4th July in support
of the unborn child. The all-Ireland rally took place
in Belfast in 2008 and was a great success with people
gathering from all over the land. If you would be
willing to attend or to organise a bus from your area,
please contact Bernadette Smith, Precious Life, Belfast,
028-9027 8484.
“GENERATION CATHOLIC”
will be a vibrant gathering of young people
in St Columb’s Hall for a Sunday evening of
prayer, coffee and concert. Led by the Franciscans
and The Bronx Brothers from New York and L’Angelus
from Louisiana, it will be a powerful event. Orchard
Street entrance, Little Theatre, Sunday 5th July,
8.00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 9.00pm
Refreshments, 9.30pm Concert of contemporary Catholic
music with full live band on stage. Calling all young
people. Admission free. Be there!
A MASS FOR THE SICK WITH EUCHARISTIC BLESSING
will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre on
Tuesday 30th June at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.
CARMELITE PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Sunday 19th July 2009. Coach leaves Termonbacca at
7.45am with pick up point at Melmount Centre at 8.15am.
Returning to Derry at approx. 11.00 pm. Return coach,
snack on the way down and evening meal. Fare £35.00
Stg or €40 Euro. For further information, telephone
7126 2512.
SVDP ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS
SUMMER OUTING on Sunday 5th July. Bus departs
from the top of the flyover at 2.00 pm. Tickets are
available from members of SVDP.
SVDP URGENTLY REQUIRED
good quality clothes and household furniture. Please
contact 7126 5489 or 7126 8325 for collection.
THE YEAR FOR PRIESTS
has taken the theme "Faithfulness of Christ,
Faithfulness of Priests." The main work of the
Year for Priests will be to "concentrate on the
identity of Christ the Son of God and on his mission
to reveal the Father and his wondrous plan of salvation.
This mission of Christ carries with it the building
up of the Church: Behold the Good Shepherd who gives
his life for the Church."
DERRY CELLIST Kim
Vaughan together with other quartet members Zara Benyounes
(violin), Emily Holland (violin) and Sara Roberts
(viola) will give a recital in Christ Church on Friday
26 June 2009 at 7.30pm. Venue: Christchurch, Infirmary
Road, Friday 26 June 2009,: 7.30pm (Doors Open 7.00pm).
Tickets: £ 10, £ 5 [Conc] @ Millennium
Forum Box Office. Tel: 7126 4455 or at the door.
INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR
FAITH A LITTLE MORE? Thornhill Centre has
a number of short and long courses starting in October
and November 2009: Pastoral Ministry: ‘There
is a Variety of Gifts.’ Liturgy: ‘Foundations
in Liturgy’. Scripture: ‘Saint Luke.’
Aspects of Faith: ‘So What Should We Teach Them?’
Personal Development: ‘Dreams Workshop.’
For further details contact Thornhill Centre at 71351233.
SHIRT FACTORY GET TOGETHER
DANCE City Hotel on Wednesday 1st July. Dancing
from 9.00pm to 1.00am to 10 piece Springhill Dance
Band. Admission £5.
ST CECILIA’S COLLEGE
It is unlikely that St Cecilia’s
College will be able to enrol any external candidates
in their Sixth Form this September. However, if you
would like to remain enrolled in your own school but
attend classes in Performing Arts at St Cecilia’s
there will be vacancies in the following A level subjects:
Journalism/ Media, Music, Dance, Drama, Moving Image
Art, Art. If you require any further information please
phone St Cecilia’s on (028) 71 281 800 and talk
to Ms Bartley, the Assistant Principal of Key Stage
5.
LAST WEEK’S ENVELOPE
COLLECTION £2245.00
LAST WEEK’S RENOVATION
COLLECTION £ 740.00
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE
THE ANONYMOUS DONATIONS TO THE RESTORATION FUND: £20,
£20, £10, £5, £5, £10,
£30, £10.
