Welcome Fr McFaul
We welcome Fr Daniel McFaul who has been appointed to our parish. Fr McFaul is a
native of the Parish of Iskaheen and was ordained to the priesthood for our diocese
in 2008. He has served in St Eugene’s Cathedral from 2008-2014 and served for a
number of months in Holy Family Ballymagroarty as well as this parish in 2013 and
2014. He has served for the last five years in the parish of Cappagh (Killyclogher)
in Omagh. I know speaking to parishioners in Cappagh they are very sorry to lose
him as we were are to lose Fr Paul. Fr Daniel, though sad at leaving Cappagh, is
so happy to be here in Saint Mary’s and relishes the opportunity to serve as a priest
amongst the great people of this parish. Thank you for remembering him in your prayers
as well as Fr Paul and all the priests and parishes undergoing change over the next
weeks.
REQUIESCANT IN PACE
We extend our sympathy and prayers to the families of
Pam Cross, 98 Westway,
Annie Page, 12 High Park and
Margaret Campbell, formerly Creggan Hgts.
BAPTISM: We welcome into the Parish Family through the Sacrament of Baptism Aoife Marie Friel.
COLLECTIONS
Thank you for your
generosity to last
Sunday's Collection which amounted
to £1595
Second Collection £505
Special
Collection 15th August £620
PARISH BAPTISMAL PROGRAMME Anyone wishing to have their child baptised in St. Mary's, Creggan is required
to attend a programme of preparation and should contact the parish office (028 71
263152) for booking. The next evening of preparation will be Tuesday 20th August
at 6pm. This will take place in the Parish Conference Room, Parochial House.
MARCH FOR THEIR LIVES: Please join us for this CRUCIAL MARCH at Custom
House Square, Belfast, on September 7th at 2.00pm, to show our politicians that
abortion is NOT IN OUR NAME! Coaches will be leaving from all over Ireland. For
more info please contact Precious Life on 028 9027 8484 or email info@preciouslife.com
LITURGY ROTA FOR SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2019
READERS Team C
Saturday Vigil – Carmel
Dunn & Eugene Dunn
10.30am – Ann Connor &
Donna Fahy
12.15pm – Nic Young &
Rachel McLaren
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Team D
IMPORTANT NOTICE: HOSPITAL VISITATION
Due to Data protection legislation the Priests of the Parish are no longer
allowed to view the lists of the patients in hospital. If you or a relative are
in hospital and would like a visit from the Priests of the Parish that you must
inform us of the person’s Name, Address and Ward.
PARTNERS IN MISSION A Listening Event will take place on Saturday 14th September 2019, from
10.30am – 3pm, in Ardmore Pastoral Centre, Derry. This will provide an opportunity
for dialogue and sharing with those who have worked in pastoral and missionary work
overseas and in our local parish. We have so much to learn from each other. Tea
& refreshments provided. All are welcome. Contact Fr David O’Kane on 028 71337727
for more information.
MASS FOR THE SICK will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca on Tuesday 27th
August, at 7.30 p.m.
LEGION OF MARY “The annual
Young Adult Catholic Conference takes place in All Hallows College, Dublin on Sat
August 31st and Sun Sept 1st. This is a fantastic weekend packed full of interesting
events. Cost €25-€50, accommodation also available. For further details visit our
website http://www.legionofmary-deusetpatria.com/ or contact Lucy 087 9959803.
MASS IN HONOUR OF BLESSED ALEXANDRINA will be held in Termonbacca today Sunday 25th
August at 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome.
SENIOR CHOIR Will resume
on Sunday 8th September. New members are welcome. For further information please
contact Raymond 028 71263349.
DIOCESAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONFERENCE
‘The Path I Walk Christ Walks It’: The Diocese of Derry is hosting its inaugural Education
Conference for Schools in Saint Columb’s College, Derry on Wednesday 28th and Thursday
29th August. As part of this event, there will be two public sessions, beginning
each evening at 7pm. On 28th August, Fr Adrian Porter, SJ, Director of the Jesuit
Institute of Education, London, will speak about, ‘Trusting God-Promoting Positive Mental Health in a Catholic School’ and, on 29th August, Professor Francis Campbell,
Vice Chancellor of Saint Mary’s University, Twickenham, will address the topic, ‘Why Choose a Catholic School?’ Everyone is welcome to attend.
For those unable to attend Mass, you
are now able to watch it online by visiting the following website https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan
THE JOY OF LOVE IN MARRIAGE
A Marriage Enrichment Weekend offers married
couples of all ages in a good relationship, private time to rekindle the joy of
their love. The next (residential) Weekends (Fri 8pm to Sun 4:30pm) will be held
at the Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry
from 13 – 15 Sep 2019 and at The Lake
Hotel Killarney from 15 -17 Nov 2019. For info. and to book, visit www.marriageencounter.ie
or phone 087 784 0408 or 0770 281 2321
PIONEERS AND FRIENDS’ ONE DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG takes place on Saturday 7th September. Bus will
leave Ardmore Church at 7.45am and final pick up point is at Steelstown Church at
8.00am. Total price for the day is £40 which includes bus and boat fares and also
refreshments, services and lunch on the island. To book a place please ring Bridie
7129 1231, Marie 7135 2970, Anne 7135 2768 or Andrew 7135 2285 as soon as possible
and no later than Monday 2nd September. Everyone welcome.
THORNHILL MINISTRIES
Schola: If any singer is interested
in being part of a schola for the pleasure of singing sacred music, and for the
occasional liturgical celebration, please contact Sr Perpetua at Thornhill Ministries.
028 71351233 Rehearsals will be once every 3rd Sunday afternoon 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm.
Ist Rehearsal Sunday 25 August, Thornhill House, 121 Culmore Road Derry.
DERRY DIOCESAN TRUST
Parish of Maghera Permanent Contract - This is a part time position with the hours stipulated below: 12 hours per week
Sacristans Role: Preparing the church for all liturgies in accordance
with diocesan guidelines and ensure effective security, maintenance
and cleaning of the church. For application packs please contact: Personnel,
Derry Diocesan Trust, Bishop’s House, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP or email:
payroll@derrydiocese.org.
Completed applications must be returned via post to: Personnel, Derry Diocesan Office,
Bishop’s House, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP or via email to: payroll@derrydiocese.org
by 5pm on Wednesday 11th September 2019. Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal
Opportunities Employer
THORNHILL RE-OPENING - School Year 2019-2020
Year 13: Tuesday 27th August 2019: 9.15am – 12.15pm.
Year 14: Tuesday 27th August 2019: 1pm – 3pm.
Year 8: Thursday 29th August 2019: 9.15am – 12pm.
Year 11: Friday 30th August 2019: 9.15am - 12.15pm.
Years 8-14: Monday 2nd September 2019: 9.15am-3.40pm
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS WITH REGARD
TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN OR VULNERBALE ADULTS CONTACT: Noel O'Donnell, Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street
02871362475 / 07596500793 or Celine McKenna, 02871362475 / 07707311358 or PSNI Police
Service of Northern Ireland (Tel. 101) Social Services: Gateway Services, Western
HSC Trust 02871314090 (Ask for Duty Social Worker).
