St Eugene's Cathedral Parish Newsletter | Vol. 45 No 47
Sunday, 25th November 2018 - Feast of Christ Our King
Revelation from Tradition: The Creed
An important
Revelation from Tradition is the Nicene Creed, a summary of what Christians believe
about God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Creed is prayed aloud at Masses
that are celebrated on Sundays and major feast days. The Nicene Creed begins, “I
believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things
visible and invisible.” This Creed is an ancient text, written in the fourth century
A.D. by the bishops of the Church in the cities of Nicea and Constantinople. Over
the centuries, the Church has affirmed the Creed as orthodox, meaning “correct belief.”
Excerpt from Called to be a Catholic; Loyola press, Chicago 2014
Season of Advent - 2nd to 24th December 2018
The season
of Advent begins on Sunday, 2nd December. Take some time out from the pressures
of getting ready for Christmas to relax, pray and meditate on the true meaning of
Advent.
Morning Prayer of the Church will be prayed in the Cathedral each morning at 7.45 am,
Monday to Friday during Advent beginning on Monday, 3rd December.
Late Opening: In preparation for Christmas, the Cathedral will open late on the three Monday
nights during Advent, (3rd, 10th and 17th December) from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm. During
this time there will be an opportunity for Confession and prayer in the presence
of the Blessed Sacrament.
Eucharistic Adoration: every Sunday from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm and every Tuesday
from 10.30 am until 7.20 pm.
Eucharistic Adoration in the Mother Teresa Chapel: Monday to Friday after 8.00
am Mass until 10.00 am Mass,
The Big Picture is an inspiring and very enjoyable journey through the Bible for both those
new to Scripture study as well as those with a deeper knowledge of the Bible. This
programme will take place here in St Eugene’s Cathedral after 10.00 am Mass every
Wednesday during Advent commencing on Wednesday, 5th December.
St Eugene’s Cathedral Carol Service will take place in the Cathedral at 4.00
pm on Sunday, 23rd December. St Eugene’s Cathedral Choir will lead the carols. We
invite children to bring presents of new unwrapped toys and adults to donate sweets,
biscuits, vouchers or cash (no other foodstuffs). St Vincent de Paul Society will
distribute the gifts.
St Eugene’s Cathedral Social Outreach Appeal
We hope
to support the local charity, Foyle Search and Rescue by raising £32,000 so that
they can upgrade their radio system. If you wish to contribute, there are envelopes
at the back of the Cathedral. Please put your donation in the box at the back of
the Cathedral or in the Parochial House. Cheques should be made payable to St Eugene’s
Cathedral (please write Foyle Search & Rescue on the back of the cheque).
Your
support will enable Foyle Search and Rescue to save lives through intervention,
education and technology.
Money Raised to Date £5,726.00 Target £32,000.00
Sympathy
We offer
our sympathy to the family and friends of:
Jim Beattie, 86 Hatmore
Park.
Danny White, 56 Ballyarnett
Village.
May they
rest in peace.
Anniversaries
Owen
McDevitt, Manus (Nassie) McCaul, Sally Brown, Sheila Harvey,
Hugh Kearney, Newell
McBride, Patrick McGeehan and Bernadette Doherty.
May they
rest in peace.
Baptisms
We welcome
as members of God’s family:
Alannah Rose Houston, 44 Parklands.
Lila Kerry Bradley, 93 Whitehouse Park.
Caedan Martin Roberts McBride, 1 Glasgow Street.
Tyler Connor McShane, 39 Glengallaigh Park.
Eucharistic Ministers
Team
*C* begins its rota at the
6.15pm Vigil Mass next weekend.
Readers for next weekend
06.15
pm Mary Murphy/John Paul II
07.30
pm Marian Boyle/Anne Griffin
09.30
am Barry McDaid/Rachel Doherty
11.00
am McGinley Readers
12.30
pm Kay McGinn/ Ava McGinn
07.00
pm Gráinne Nugent/Shaun Doherty
TEEN HUB Everybody 11 + is very welcome to join the Derry Youth Community for
our Teen Hub. We will have games, activities and prayer, our Teen Hub will continue
on Tuesday, 27th November from 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm here in St Eugene’s Cathedral.
Red Wednesday (Wednesday, 28th November). Red is the Christian colour of martyrdom.
Christians are the most persecuted faith group in today’s world and #RedWednesday
will honour all Christians who suffer and die for their faithfulness to Christ’s
message of peace and love. #RedWednesday will shine a light on Christian persecution
but also highlight the injustices perpetrated against other faith groups. Our Cathedral
will turn red on Wednesday evening. We invite everybody to wear something red on
Wednesday to remember and pray for persecuted Christians throughout the world.
Our Lady, Untier of Knots Novena concludes after 7.30 pm Mass on Thursday,
29th November.
Mass for the Sick in Termonbacca on Tuesday, 27th November at 7.30 pm.
Thank You
Fr Farren acknowledges with thanks donations for: Trócaire: £20, £40.
Charities
of Admin’s Choice: £20. Retired Priests: £20.
For those in need: £100.
Foyle Search & Rescue: £20, £15, £20,£20,£20, £10,£15.
Charity of
Admin’s Choice: £20. Poor Children: £5.
The priests of the parish thank you for your generosity to the Stipend Collection
last week.
Parish Development Collection amounted to £1,053.00.
‘Do This In Memory’ - First Communion
Programme
MASS BEGINS: The opening parts of the Mass are called the Introductory Rites. When the priest
arrives at the altar he kisses it. This is a sign of respect. He then goes to the
special chair which is near the altar. We call this the ‘Presider’s Chair’. The
priest leads us in prayer from this chair. We all make the Sign of the Cross together.
This is the way we begin almost all our prayers. The priest then says, ‘The Lord
be with you’ and we answer by saying, ‘And with your spirit’. This is a special
way of greeting us and reminds us that God is always with us. The priest then introduces
the Penitential Act.
Excerpt from ‘Learning About the Mass with Kath and Quemen’
Make the gift of just 2 hours this Christmas to support Hospice Care. Foyle Hospice is on the countdown
to Christmas. This time of year marks a busy fundraising period when vital funds
are raised for specialised palliative care in the North West. The Hospice is appealing
for volunteers to give just a couple of hours in December to help with promotional
stands, Tree of Remembrance and bag packs. Please contact Sharon Williams on (028)
71351010 for more information.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul would appreciate good quality second hand toys for their
shop in William Street. They also require donations of bedroom furniture especially
clothes storage. To arrange collection please call 71265489.
St Joseph’s Boys’ School are having a Christmas Craft Fair, on Saturday, 1st December
from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm, If you would like to book a table £20 (without electric)
and £25 (with electric) please contact Ciara on 71262923.
St Cecilia’s College would like to invite parents and friends to its Annual Rickety
Wheel and Craft Fair on Thursday, 29th November from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.
Santa will also be visiting the school that evening.
Advent Youth Retreat hosted by the Diocesan Youth Ministry Team, will be held on Saturday,
8th December in the Waterside Parish Centre, Chapel Road, Derry from 10.30 am to
4.00 pm. Open to all young people aged 16-18 years of age. Those completing the
Pope John Paul II Award are particularly welcome. A range of fun and faith activities
planned. Email padraig.delargy@derrydiocese.org or call 028 71264087 to book or
make further enquiries. Parental consent required. Consent Forms available on website
www.derrydiocese.org or from your Parish Priest. Lunch will be provided.
According To His Word: Advent Prayer, Reflection and Meditation at the IOSAS Centre
and Celtic Garden on the Wednesdays of Advent beginning 5th December at 11.30 am
in the Conference Room at the IOSAS Centre. Cost including a light lunch €7/£7.
For further information or to register interest call (00353) 7493 84866.
Christmas Dinner Dance in Pilot’s Row Centre on Sunday, 2nd December at 2.00 pm. Tickets
for the event are £7.00 and can be purchased at the reception. For further information
contact Declan on 71269418.
If you have any concerns with
regard to Safeguarding children or adults in need of protection within the Church please contact: Noel O’Donnell,
Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, 71362475, mobile 07596500793 or Celine
McKenna, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, 71362475, mobile 07707311358
or PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) 101 or Social Services: Gateway Services,
Western HSC Trust, 71314090 and ask for the Duty Social Worker.
