The Visit of Pope Francis to Ireland for WMOF2018
Pope
Francis will make a pastoral visit to Ireland for the 9th World Meeting of Families
which is taking place in Dublin from 21 – 26 August. In addition to the Festival
of Families the WMOF2018 has at its heart the following key moments: A National
Opening of World Meeting of Families which will take place simultaneously
in the twenty-six dioceses on the island of Ireland on Tuesday 21 August; A three-day
Pastoral Congress which will take place in the RDS, Dublin
from 22-24 August and will include entail a joyful and reflective programme of workshops,
talks and discussions centred on the theme: “The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the
World”. The Congress will also offer an engaging programme for young people to include
faith and fun activities for children; A visit to Knock Shrine,
Ireland’s National Marian Shrine, where he will pray for families and for the
World Meeting of Families on Sunday 26 August; The Closing Mass
for WMOF2018 which will involve 500,000 pilgrims from Ireland and around the
world in the Phoenix Park, Dublin on Sunday 26 August.
SUNDAY 12th August 2018
Sabbath Mass Times
Vigil Mass Saturday evening - 6pm.
Sunday Morning - 9am and 11am.
Weekday Mass
Mon –7.30pm.
Tuesday 7.30pm Vigil Mass
Wed —Saturday
10am Mass.
Confessions
After
10am Mass and 6pm Vigil Mass on Saturdays
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday
15th August.
Tuesday
Vigil 7.30pm . Wednesday 10am.
Deaths
Mary
Clinton, Fahan, Former Housekeeper to Fr Michael Conway.
Anniversaries
Pauline
McCourt, Months Mind Mass on Monday 13th August
at 7.30pm.
Jim Elliott,
Gregory Edwards, Tom Gallagher, Margaret Brolly, Rosaleen Roberts, Agnes Farren,
Mary and Josie Dixon.
Ministers of the Word for Sunday 19th August 2018
6pm Vigil
- Kevin Lees.
9am Mass
- Leonard Quinn.
11am
Mass - Sarah Sinead Houston.
Weekly Collection
Sunday
5th August £1066.00 Building Fund £795.00. Our thanks for your generosity.
RELICS OF ST. THÉRÈSE AND HER PARENTS, SAINTS LOUIS AND ZE LIE MARTIN: Ahead of the upcoming World
Meeting of Families in Ireland, these relics will be coming to St. Eugene's Cathedral,
Derry, on Tuesday 14th August, where Bishop McKeown will lead a short Service
of Welcome at 11:00am. Fr Stephen Quinn OCD, from the Carmelite Friary in Termonbacca,
Derry, will give a Talk at 12:30pm. At 2:00pm, the Rosary will be
recited for the success of WMOF. At 4:00pm, there will be a Recitation from
St. Therese's autobiography: Story of a Soul. At 6:00pm, the relics will
leave the Cathedral and make their way to the Carmelite Friary in Termonbacca. Everyone
warmly invited to come along.
As part of the World Meeting of Families 2018 (Papal Visit), Bishop Donal is
leading Evening Prayer at 7.00pm followed by the Celebration of the Eucharist at 7.30pm
on Tuesday 21st August 2018 in Saint Eugene’s Cathedral for the
Derry City Deanery parishes. This is a great opportunity for as many people from
each parish to come to fill the Cathedral for this Deanery event at this special
time for Ireland. Perhaps members of your parish who are unable to attend the events
taking place in Dublin, could participate in this special event. All parishes are
invited to take part in a Pilgrim Walk to Saint Eugene’s Cathedral (weather
permitting) if your parish is near the Cathedral or if you feel quite fit and
want to walk!!! There will be refreshments after Mass. Ardmore pilgrim walk will
begin at upper car park, St.Columbs Park (Browning Drive) at 6.15 to Cathedral.
World Meeting of Families 2018 - Phoenix Park Papal Mass.
Ardmore
Bus leaving Ardmore Car Park at 7am on Sunday 26th August 2018. Bus fully booked.
The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock
14 -22 August
Ceremonies: 3pm & 8.30pm Daily
Workshops: 12 noon & 6pm Daily
This year will be the 41st celebration of the Novena, and such an important year
as we prepare the way for the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Shrine as
part of the World Meeting of Families in Dublin. The theme for this year’s Novena is ‘Faith & Family’,
and will draw from the key topics and themes related to Family from Pope Francis’
teachings in The Joy of Love (Amoris Laetitia). See the full programme of Novena
speakers at www.knockshrine.ie/events
Schedule of Events at Knock for Visit
of Pope Francis
From 8.30am on the morning of Sunday August 26th 2018,
there will be a ‘Gathering Event’ until the arrival of the Holy Father. It will
focus on the Story of Knock through Apparition witnesses testimonies. Music for
the occasion will be provided by Knock Parish Choir with guest musicians and soloists.
Upon arrival, the Holy Father will move through the assembly in the Pope Mobile
arriving at the Apparition Chapel at 10am for private prayer. Afterwards His Holiness
will deliver a short address and lead pilgrims in the Angelus Prayer. After the
departure of the Holy Father, there will be a concelebrated open-air Mass with Fr
Richard Gibbons as the main celebrant and homilist. Please note that this will
be a part of the official ticketed event.
Pioneers and Friends’ One Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg takes place on Saturday 8th
September. Bus will leave Ardmore church at 7.45 am and final pick up point is at
Steelstown church at 8 am. Cost: £40 includes bus, boat fares, refreshments, services
and lunch on the island. To book a place, please ring Bridie 71291231, Marie 71352970,
Anne 71352768 or Andrew 71352285 as soon as possible. Everyone welcome.
Sunday,
5th August 2018 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Vatican declares Death Penalty ‘Inadmissible’.
Pope
Francis has decreed that capital punishment constitutes an ‘attack’ on the dignity
of human beings.
The Catholic
Church says it has changed its teaching to declare the death penalty ‘inadmissible’
to reflect that all human life is sacred and there is no justification for state-sponsored
executions.
That
Vatican said on Thursday 2nd Aug. approved a revision to say that capital punishment
constitutes an ‘attack’ on the dignity of human beings. The change will be reflected
in the most important guide to church teaching, the catechism. Previously, the catechism
said the church did not exclude recourse to capital punishment, ‘if this is the
only possible way of effectively defending human lives against the unjust aggressor’.
Pope Francis has long railed against the death penalty. In March 2015 letter to
the president of the International Commission against the Death Penalty, he wrote:
‘Today, capital punishment is unacceptable, however, serious, the condemned’s
crimes may have been. The letter added: ‘It entails cruel inhumane and degrading
treatment’…..(Vatican News).
SUNDAY 5th August 2018
Sabbath Mass Times
Vigil Mass Saturday evening - 6pm.
Sunday Morning - 9am and 11am.
Weekday Mass
Mon –7.30pm.
Tuesday 10am Mass
Wed 10am
Service. Thursday—Saturday 10am Mass
Confessions
After
10am Mass and 6pm Vigil Mass on Saturdays.
Deaths
Raymond
Burley, Birmingham, Father-in-law of Cathy McCarron.
Anniversaries
Jordan
Breslin Months Mind Mass this Monday 7.30pm
Patricia
Friel, Lily McNamee McAllister, Lucy Loughrey.
Derry Diocesan Deceased List
Noel
Quigley, Sevenoaks. Annie Bredin, Ardmore Road, Michael Birtles, Whitethorn
Dr,
Rose Xavier, Shepherds Glen, Teresa McGrotty, Berryburn Pk, John O Kane, Ballybogie
Rd,
Harry
Walker, Nicholson Gdns, Sean Maguire, Earls Court,
Peter
McEleney, Judges Road.
Ministers of the Word for Sunday 12th August
6pm Vigil
- Josephine McDermott.
9am Mass
- Claire Campbell, Odhran Campbell.
11am
Mass - John Boyle.
Eucharistic Minister for August 2018
6pm Vigil - Angela Brolly, Emma Crilly and Aidan Boyle.
9am - Donna
Hartop.
11am - Orla
Magee, Tony Crilly, Pearl Donnelly.
Weekly Collection
Sunday
28th July £1160.00. Our thanks for your generosity.
Care Home Masses.
Ardlough
Care Home. Tuesday 7th August 11.15am
Sevenoaks
Fold: Thursday 9th August 9am.
Ardmore GAC Lotto Week 30 the numbers were 6-10-23. The £1100 Jackpot was won by Brigid
O Kane. Next week the jackpot starts again at £100. Well done to our two Under 8
teams that took part in a blitz on Friday and a reminder that our Cul Camp is just
two weeks away. Also don’t forget our 7 aside competition for all age groups on
Saturday 25th August.
Trócaire - 'This Is Palestine' screening at The Gasyard Feile
Trócaire
invites you to the screening of ‘This Is Palestine’ on Wednesday 8th August at
1pm in The Gasyard Centre, Derry. This documentary follows Riverdance
founder John McColgan on a journey through Gaza and the West Bank. There will be
a discussion afterwards with John McColgan and Seán Farrell, Director of Trócaire’s
International Division. It is free and all are welcome. Any queries contact Roisin
O'Hara (roisin.ohara@trocaire.org)
Older People North West will be running a short 3 week course on Chinese Culture
from Tuesday 7th August 12.10pm – 1.10 in Malvern House. Try your hand at Chinese
Calligraphy. Ask questions about customs and beliefs, and sample some Chinese snacks.
Come along and be curious. Contact 028 71 347 478 or development@olderpeoplenorthwest.org
for more information.
Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca
MARIAN DEVOTIONS - will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca
on Tuesday 7th August, beginning at 7.30 p.m.
THE RELICS OF SAINT THERESE AND HER PARENTS - Arrive at the Carmelite
Retreat Centre Termonbacca for veneration on Tuesday 14th August at 7.00 p.m.
THANKYOU: Children in Cross Fire Collection
I wanted to let you know that the Ardmore Parish raised
an amazing £1185.98, and €74.41. You really are such a continuous support to the
work we do and it is invaluable. Thanks again.
Shauna O'Neill Community Fundraiser T: 028 7126 9898
Lough Derg 2018: You
may begin the Three Day Pilgrimage on any day up to and including Monday 13th August.
Advance booking is not necessary. For information regarding public transport telephone
Lorraine on 00353 71 9861518 or email info@loughderg.org
VMM (Volunteer Missionary Movement) International Celebrates 50 Years of Lay
Mission: VMM would
like to reconnect with returned volunteers who participated on our projects in Africa,
Asia and Latin America throughout the years and invite you to our Gathering and
Gala Dinner celebrations in Dublin on September 1st. A pioneering organisation of
lay mission, meet our inspirational founder, Edwina Gateley and hear her speak on
her life and the founding of VMM back in 1969. Join us too for a commemorative book
launch of volunteer memories and enjoy Ireland's best Discovery Gospel Choir, dining,
dancing and great company. For details, go http://www.vmminternational.org/vmm-international-celebrates-50th-anniversary/
Thornhill Ministries is hosting the following; ‘Spiritual Beings on a Human
Journey’ Retreat led by Fr Paschal McDonnell ofm. 10 – 15 August 5-Day opportunity
to reflect on life’s experiences, to reverence our story and to hold with tenderness
our joys and struggles. ‘Immersed in Heaney – a short weekend to absorb the poetry
of Heaney and visit the Homeplace that birthed his imagination Friday 31 Aug &
Saturday 1 September
For further
details please contact 71351233 or thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org
Translink Special Train Services Places are limited, so early booking advised.
Booking can be done online on www.translink.co.uk/popeinireland
You are asked to bring to the attention of parishioners travelling to Phoenix Park
on Sunday 26 August the special train services operating on that day from Derry.
Cost is £48.50 for an adult and £24.50 for a child.
Ahead of World Meeting of Families,
we are delighted to welcome American journalist, John L Allen Jnr, to the Derry
Diocese, on Friday 17 August at 7.30pm where he will talk on ‘The Challenge of
Pope Francis to the Church in Ireland,’ reflecting on the recent writings of
the Holy Father. This event will take place in St Mary’s College, Northland Road,
Derry, and you are warmly invited to attend.
Admission is free.
