Sunday: Mass, 11.00am, Glenock

Forty Hours Adoration commencing after Mass, closing with Novena, 6-7pm

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: Mass 10.00, Oratory

Friday: Adoration 10:30am-9:00pm

Thursday: Mass 7.30pm, Oratory

Holy Hour on Thursday from 6.30pm, Confessions 7.05pm, Rosary 7.15pm

Saturday: Vigil Mass – 6pm, Confessions 5.30pm

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LOVE GOD AND LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR GOSPEL OF ST MARK 12:28-34

Today’s Gospel brings us to the heart of what a Christian life asks: love God and love neighbour. Although taught in Scripture as the greatest of the Commandments, it is important for us not to see it as some sort of rule or law. Similarly, the love of which Jesus speaks in Scripture is not an ‘emotional feeling’. It can best be described as ongoing, outgoing concern for our brothers and sisters in Christ that is demonstrated by our actions, actions that are carried out with attitudes coming from the heart.

God of gracious love, open our hearts that Your Word may penetrate our inner being

and bring us life in Your name. May the light of your love shine

in every part of who we are, so that we may respond to your great love

with our whole self. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

FORTY HOURS ADORATION today, Sunday (4 November) in Glenknock, commencing after Mass, closing with the Novena, 6-7pm (see below). PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IS ACCOMPANIED AT ALL TIMES TODAY.

NOVENA to Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Starts today, Sunday (4 Nov). Nine Sundays, Hour of Healing, 6-7pm, in St Eugene’s, Glenknock. From next week, Sunday 11th November, the Novena will be in the Oratory.

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N O V E M B E R - M O N T H  O F  T H E  H O L Y  S O U L S

INDULGENCES FOR THE DEAD – As the Catechism teaches, all the Holy Souls need our prayers, for the final purification from their sins in the journey through Purgatory (CCC 1030-1031). Visiting the cemetery, attending Mass and praying for the dead is our gift to them. The first eight days of November offer an Indulgence for a Holy Soul. Please pick up a leaflet in the porch and consider undertaking the prayers for a loved one.

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REQUIESCANT IN PACE

Our prayers are asked for the souls of those whose anniversaries occur at this time:

Frances Morris, Patsy McNulty, Bridie McNulty John McBride, 

Margaret Maguire,  Vera Willis Sean Gallagher, Jeannie Browne

Barney McColgan, Eugene O'Brien,  May Williams Née Patton

SUNDAY COLLECTION: £1,040. Mission Sunday: £965. Donation for Glenock: £20.

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES COLLECTION: A fifth National Collection is to be taken up at Sunday Masses next week to help defray the shortfall in the cost of Ireland hosting the WMOF event in August. This will be taken up as a second collection at our Masses next Saturday and Sunday.

VISITATION OF THE HOUSEBOUND will take place this Friday, 9 November.

GLENOCK SURVEY – The parish finance council has commissioned an architect's survey of St Eugene's Church. The masonry in the bell-tower is a source of concern. Therefore, the walk-way near the sacristy has been temporarily closed. Please note also that it is not safe for young children to sit near the gallery front. Accordingly, Fr Donnelly has asked that U-16s use the ground floor of the church. Thank you.

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MASS FOR DECEASED YOUNG PEOPLE: Annual Diocesan Mass for Deceased Children and Young People will be celebrated in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, on Sunday 11 November at 7.00pm. The Diocese of Derry extends an invitation to all who are grieving the loss of a young relative or friend at this time to come together in prayer and support.

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MOVIE – A special screening of "Paul, Apostle of Christ", Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, Thursday 8th November, 7:30pm. Offering modern Christians a rare glimpse into the early Church. In aid of Stanton Healthcare. To reserve seat ring 078-4568 6437.

CALLING ALL KNITTERS! The Big Knit for Age NI is back for 2018/19. For every hat knitted, Age NI receives 25p. To register, call Dorothy on 028 9024 5729, or email bigknit@ageni.org

LEARN YOUR FAITH – YOUCAT programme for adults and young adults in the Sacred Heart Room of the Oratory, Monday evenings, 7-8pm. Pope John Paul Award candidates should attend.

PILGRIMAGE TO ROME AND TUSCANY – 18 June 2019, for seven nights, ex Dublin. (Includes Assisi, Florence & Pisa). Spiritual Director: Fr Brian Donnelly. Guide: Kieran Troy. £1,090 per person sharing (single room supplement £280). Includes guided tours and most meals. Contact Paul or Marie at Downe Travel: Tel. 02844 613288 or email-marie@downetravel.co.uk.

ANAM CARA is holding a Parent Evening on Thursday (8 November), at 7.20pm in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. It is free and open to all bereaved parents, regardless of the age the child died, the circumstances of death, or whether the death was recent.

NOVEMBER PLEDGE – For this month of the Holy Souls you may wish to abstain from alcohol in honour of deceased loved ones or for someone with an addiction. Visit www.pioneerassociation.ie / ring 00-353-1 8749464 to enrol.

WORLD WAR I CENTENARY – Derry City & Strabane District Council is hosting the following events, as part of a nationwide commemoration of those who lost their lives during WWI: Inter-denominational Service, Sunday 11 November, 6pm in the Guildhall, Derry. Lighting of a Beacon at 6.55pm, Guildhall Square, followed by refreshments. Lighting of a Beacon at the War Memorial, Castlederg, 6.55pm.

PRO LIFE DONEGAL TALK – The Way Forward for Ireland’s Pro-Life Movement, Thursday 15th November, 7:30pm, Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny (Great Room Suite). Speakers: Anne Brolly (Cherish the Children Equally), Paddy Manning, Michael Dwyer. All welcome!

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord;

And let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace. Amen