St Eugene's Cathedral Parish Newsletter | Vol. 45 No 34

Sunday, 26th August 2018 - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Apostolic Visit of His Holiness Francis to Ireland on the Occasion of the World Meeting of Families in Dublin - 25th-26th August 2018

This is a histroic weekend for Ireland, We are welcoming Pope Francis to our shores. We pray that his time among us is blessed with faith, hope and love. We pray that this time will be a moment of communion for the Irish Church. We celebrate the gift of family with all those in Croke Park and in Pheonix Park. The Church is the body of Christ, nourished by the Eucharist to go out and be the presence of Christ for others. This weekend we pray for a renewal of the Church in Ireland and for the strengthening and building up of families. Please pray for Pope Francis as he travels among us.

Alpha Programme: Have Questions About Life? Monday, 24th September St Eugene’s Cathedral will be delivering the Alpha Course which seeks to introduce the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions. It is described as ”an opportunity to explore the meaning of life”. Everyone is invited to attend. Registration Forms are available at the back of the Cathedral. Please complete and return to the Alpha Box at the back of the Church.

He Will Come Again in Glory: Christ already reigns through the Church. . .

As Lord, Christ is also head of the Church, which is his Body. Taken up to heaven and glorified after he had thus fully accomplished his mission, Christ dwells on earth in his Church. The redemption is the source of the authority that Christ, by virtue of the Holy Spirit, exercises over the Church. "The kingdom of Christ [is] already present in mystery", "on earth, the seed and the beginning of the kingdom".

Excerpt from Catechism of the Catholic Church from the Vatican Website - CC669

Sympathy

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of:

Thomas McClintock, 80 William Street.

May he rest in peace.

Anniversaries

Rev H B O’Neill, George McCafferty, Susie and Andy Kearney, Eamon Sweeney, Katie McCrossan and Paddy Anne Condren.

May they rest in peace.

Baptisms

We welcome as members of God’s family: Ava Louise Temple, 22 Elmvale. Niamh Martin and Liam Ryan Doherty, 24 Upper Nassau Street. Donnacha Gerard Brown, 75 Ardanlee. James Joseph Breslin, 14 Eden Terrace.

Sacrament of Marriage

We congratulate: Ciara Hone and Christopher Nash, Emma Doherty and Mark Broadbent, Jenny Lee Doherty and Gary Porter, Genevieve McClintock and Eamon Sweeney & Rachel McGuinness and Paul McCallion who recently celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage in St Eugene’s Cathedral.

Eucharistic Ministers

Team *B* begins its rota at the 6.15 pm Vigil Mass next weekend.

St Vincent de Paul (St Eugene’s Conference) acknowledges donations of £20 and £10.

Sick Visitation

Fr Paul Farren will attend the sick and housebound in his care during this coming week.

Tues am: Lisfannon Pk, Abbey Pk, Glenfada Pk, William St, Fahan St, Joseph Pl, Westland St, Cable St, Gartan Sq, West End Pk, Brewsters Cl.

Wed am: Beechwood St, Elmwood Tce, Limewood St, Blucher St, Eglinton Pl, Eglinton Tce, Lisfannon Pk, Mulvey Pk, Little Diamond, Abbey House, Clarendon Manor, Clarence Ave.

Fr Patrick Lagan will celebrate Mass this Thursday in Lavery Fold at 2.00 pm and in Glenbrook House on Friday at 3.00 pm.

Readers for next weekend

06.15 pm Claire & Lucy O’Kane

07.30 pm Stephen & Caolán Orr

09.30 am Barry McDaid

11.00 am Anna Begley/Marian Boyle

12.30 pm Sean & Maria Hickey

07.00 pm Amy Doherty/Mary Murphy

Annual Pioneer Collection to promote temperance at home and abroad will be taken up outside the Church next weekend, 1st/2nd September. The usual generous response would be appreciated.

Thank You

Fr Farren acknowledges with thanks donations for: 

Charities of Admin’s Choice: £20. 

St Vincent de Paul: £10. 

Trócaire: £100, £40, £20, £20. 

Flowers: £5, £5. 

Save the Children: £30.

Last Week’s Collection amounted to £4,078.

Parish Development Collection amounted to £948.

Mass for the Sick, will take place in Termonbacca this Tuesday beginning at 7.30 pm. There will be a First Class Relic of Saint Peregrine available at this Mass for veneration.

St Mary’s College return to school arrangements:

Wednesday, 29th August: Year 8 Induction, Year 13 Induction, Review.

Thursday, 30th August: Year 8 Induction, Year 13 Induction, Years 11, 12 & 14 Administration and Pupil Review.

Friday, 31st August: Year 8 Administration, Years 9 & 10 Administration and Pupil Progress.

St Joseph’s Boys’ School introduction to the school year begins:

Thursday, 30th August at 8.40 am – 12.00 noon for Year 9, Year 10, Year 11 and Year 14 Induction.

Friday, 31st August at 8.40 – 12.00 noon for Year 8, Year 12 and Year 13 Induction.

Classes begin at 8.40 am on Monday, 3rd September for all Year Groups. If for any reason your son cannot attend school on these dates please contact Lisa on 71262923.

Blood Donation Sessions will take place in St Mary’s College, Northland Road on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday, 5th September. The sessions will run from 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm and 5.15 pm – 8.00 pm.

Blessing of Bikes & Bikers at St. Aengus’ Church, Burt, Sunday 9th September for 1.30 pm . At this short Service prayers will be said for all deceased bikers, followed by a blessing of the bikes and bikers. Collection on the day will be for R.N.L.I. The Service will be followed by a ‘Ride Out’ to Ned’s Point R.N.L.I Station where light refreshments will be served.

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 Steelstown Church at 8.00 am. Cost: £40 includes bus, boat fares, refreshments, services and lunch on the island. To book ring Bridie 71291231, Marie 71352970, Anne 71352768 or Andrew 71352285 as soon as possible.

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, (ask for Duty Social Worker).