St Eugene's Cathedral Parish Newsletter | Vol. 45 No 39

Sunday, 30th September 2018 - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

St Eugene’s Cathedral Draw

The final monthly draw will take place this Wednesday (3rd October) after the 7.30 pm Mass. Participants in the draw can pay up at the back of the Church after weekend Masses. Prizes for October Draw:

1st Prize £10,000 2nd Prize £500 3rd Prize £500

4th - 6th Prizes £200 7th - 10th Prizes £100

Our Lady, Untier of Knots Novena will begin after 7.30 pm Mass on Thursday, 4th October and will continue for the following eight Thursdays finishing on Thursday, 29th November. Sometimes our lives may seem one big knot due to circumstances beyond our control when we face health problems. This Novena reminds us that sin never entangled Our Lady; that Christ gave His Mother to be our Mother, the Untier of Knots. We pray and entrust our specific “knots” to Her loving hands, learning how to let go of that which binds us.

Sister Aloysius Memorial Prize for Religious Art: Submissions for this prize will be exhibited in St Eugene’s Cathedral from Monday until Friday this week.

Beloved Disciples: An inspiring DVD course for the over 60’s will commence on Wednesday, 10th October after the 10.00 am Mass. Pope Francis has been reminding us that older people are a treasure.

Baptismal Dates

Saturday, 6th October at 4.30 pm Fully booked

Sunday, 14th October at 2,00 pm 4 places available

Sunday, 20th October at 4.30 pm 3 places available

Sunday, 28th October at 2.00 pm 4 places available

When a baby is born, parents who wish to have their child baptised either here in St Eugene’s Cathedral or St Columba’s Church, Long Tower must contact the Parochial House to book their attendance at an Evening of Celebration. The date of Baptism for the child will be confirmed at the Evening of Celebration.

Altar Server Training: St Eugene’s Cathedral will provide Altar Server training for children in Primary 5 to 7 on three consecutive Wednesday afternoons from 3.15 pm to 4.15 pm - Wednesday, 10th October; Wednesday, 17th October; Wednesday, 24th October. Participation in all three training sessions is necessary in order to be fully prepared. We ask the parents’ help in reinforcing that serving at the altar is both a privilege and a responsibility. Those interested must have a strong commitment to learning the ministry and to carrying out the ministry. Servers who were recently trained are welcome and encouraged to come for a refresher. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Lizzie Rea our Youth Coordinator at lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org

Sympathy

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of:

Colm Duffy, 34 Baronscourt.

Lawrence Downey, 10 Oakfield Avenue.

May they rest in peace.

Anniversaries

Jim Foley, John Carlin, Vincent McCafferty, Patricia O’Doherty and Henry McGee.

May they rest in peace.

Baptisms

We welcome as members of God’s family:

Gracie Celine Doherty, 36A Butlers Wharf.

Miller Sean McGlinchey Stewart, 12 Linen Green.

Readers for next weekend

06.15 pm Mary Feeney/John Paul II Reader

07.30 pm Anna Begley/Amy Doherty

09.30 am Barry McDaid

11.00 am McGinley Readers

12.30 pm Marie Canning/Eilish Friel

07.00 pm Mary Murphy/ Marian Boyle

Eucharistic Ministers

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

Sick Visitation

Fr Patrick Lagan will attend the sick and housebound in his care during this coming week. Please note amended days.

Mon PM: Forest Pk, Meadowview Cres, Rosemount Gdns, Rosemount Ave, Osborne St, Montrose Gdns, Ernest St and Nassau Cres.

Fri AM: Grafton St, Fairman Pl, Academy Tce, Tutor Cl, Templemore Pk, Northland Ave, Northland Pde, Northland Dr, Northland Cres, Templemore Pk, Hawthorn Tce, Argyle St and Argyle Tce,

Fri PM: Ardglen Pk, Glen Rd, Glenbank Rd, Glenbank Gdns, Glenowen, Turasmore Pk, Hatmore Pk, Marlborough Tce, Creggan Rd, Oakfield Rd, Marlborough Rd and Helen St.

ACCORD Derry Marriage Preparation Workshops: January 11th/12th 2019; February 8th/9th 2019; 22nd/23rd March 2019. Venue: Thornhill Ministeries, Culmore Road. Booking now online at www.accordni.com

Thank You

Fr Farren acknowledges with thanks donations for:

Trócaire: £20, £220, £100. Cathedral Funds: £40, £100. Flowers: £25. St Vincent de Paul: £20.

Last Week’s Collection amounted to £4,110.

Parish Development Collection amounted to £987.

 ‘Do This In Memory’ - First Communion Program

WHY GO TO MASS?

When you were baptised you became a member of God’s family and we call that the Church. You might think the Church is just a building but the Church is also the name we give to the people who gather in the building. Without the people, the Church would be just another building. One of the most important things we do as part of God’s family is go to Mass.

Excerpt from ‘Learning About the Mass with Kath and Quemen’

St Pio Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 7.00 pm in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn.

Holy Family Padre Pio Prayer Group monthly meeting this Tuesday starting with Mass at 7.15 pm. There will be a First Class Relic at the meeting.

Pilgrimage To Knock: Human Life International (Ireland) are calling all families to gather in Knock on Saturday, 6th October. Rosary and Stations of Cross 2.00 pm. Pilgrimage Mass 3.00 pm with Consecration of Families to Our Lady. ‘An Evening of Celebration’ with music, food and testimony 4.30 pm. Holy Hour 6.00 pm. Free bus leaving Sainsburys Car Park, Derry, at 8.30 am. Booking for bus essential. 0949375993 or mail@humanlife.ie.

Hearts of Hope Fundraising Event for Foyle Hospice: Wednesday, 10th October, 8.00 pm, in St Patrick’s Hall, Strabane. Crescendo Community Choir, Moville, will be singing. Refreshments provided. Adm £10. Photographs of loved ones (if wished) can be emailed to cwest823@btinternet.com or nuala.logue@yahoo.co.uk

Melodies and Memories is a music group that caters for mature members of society, extending a particularly warm welcome to anyone living with Alzheimer’s. They come together to sing familiar songs as well as learning new material. If you’re interested then go along on Monday afternoons to St. Cecilia’s College, Bligh’s Lane, 3.30-5.30 pm. Next session this Monday. Contact details: 07561706815 or melandmem@icloud.com

Victim Support NI is looking for volunteers to help them support victims and witnesses of crime in the Derry area. If you have some free time to spare, and would like to find out more about this volunteering opportunity, you can apply online at www.victimsupportni.co.uk/volunteer or contact their Foyle Hub on 71370086 for more information on the roles.

The Order of Malta Ambulance Corps (Knights of Malta) in Derry is seeking new adult members for roles within the organisation. If you think you can help, email derrymaltatraining@gmail.com or text contact details to 07517801677. Alternatively leave a message with Thornhill Ministries at 71351233.

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).