NOTICES FOR PARISH BULLETIN
In order to facilitate printing we ask that all notices
and anniversaries for the parish bulletin are either
given to the sacristan or left at the parish office
by Wednesday morning at the latest.
ALL SAINTS
On All Saints day we remember the men and women who
down through time have witness to the faith. They
often worked in difficult circumstances but through
perseverance and trust they won through. We remember
them on All Saints Day, not just those canonised by
the Church but the many humble men and women in our
own locations who, by their example and witness, were
heroic witnesses to their faith. The spirit that encouraged
them is available to us in our day. It is our challenge
in our time no matter what the difficulties and setbacks
to give similar witness. In doing so we hand on the
faith to a new generation. It is the greatest gift
we can give to them.
ALL SOULS
The Meaning Of Intercession for
the Dead
The Just encounter God in death. He calls them to
Himself so as to share eternal life with them. No
one, however, can be received into God's friendship
and intimacy without having been purified of the consequences
of personal sin. The Church gives the name Purgatory
to this final purification. The custom of prayer for
the souls of the faithful departed is an urgent supplication
of God to have mercy on the souls of the dead, to
purify them by the fire of His charity, and to bring
them to His kingdom of light and life.
This intercession is an expression of faith in the
communion of saints. Indeed the Church in its pilgrim
members, from the very earliest days of the Christian
religion, has honoured with great respect the memory
of the dead; and because it is a holy and wholesome
thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed
from their sins, she offers her prayers for them.
These consist primarily, in the celebration of the
holy sacrifice of the Eucharist and in other spiritual
exercises such as prayers for the dead, alms deeds,
works of mercy and the application of indulgences
to the souls of the faithful departed. Popular devotions
to the dead take on many forms depending on place
and tradition:
1. Visits to the cemetery. This can be done privately
or with a parish group, e.g., Cemetery Sunday. We
go to the graves of our dearly departed ones to pray
and to decorate the graves with flowers and maybe
a small lamp.
2. Novenas for the dead.
3. Prayers for the dead. We can offer up the Rosary
or any other form of prayer for the souls of those
who have died. We can keep a memorial card with a
picture to remind us of our spiritual link with them.
They are part of the Communion of Saints.
4. Intercession for the dead through alms deeds,
works of mercy, fasting and especially prayers such
as 'Eternal rest grant unto them'.
DEATHS
We offer our deepest sympathy
to the family and friends of:
John McKenna, St.
Colman's Drive
Billie Hamilton,
St. Colman's Drive
May they rest in peace.
ANNIVERSARIES
Canon James Gallagher, Lena Lynn,
Kathleen Devlin, Neil McDaid,
William Cooke, Dan McGrinder,
Kathleen McCay, Kenny Boggs,
Kevin McDermott, William Patterson,
Kathleen McDaid, Jeannie Browne,
Julia Gallagher, May Sillery,
Kathleen McDaid, Catherine O'Goan.
PRAYER GROUP
The contemplative prayer group will meet on Monday
at 8.15pm in the Parochial House. Newcomers very welcome.
This is an opportunity to experiment with a new form
of prayer, especially if you find that your present
methods are unsatisfactory.
FEAST DAY OF ALL SOULS
Monday 2 November is All Souls Day. Mass will be at
10.00am and 6.30pm.
ANNUAL MASS FOR THE DEAD
Fr. Boland will celebrate the annual Mass for all
our families and friends who have died in the past
year on Friday 13 November at 7.30pm.
PRAY FOR PRIESTS
The diocese published a prayer card with the names
of all the Derry diocesan priests. Many of you have
these cards and every day a specific priest is named.
This week we ask you to pray
for:
Fr. Neil Farren PP, Ardmore, 1 November
Fr. Paul Farren, Catechetical Centre, 2 November
Fr. Christopher Ferguson CC, Waterside, 3 November
Fr. John P Forbes PP, Gortin, 4 November
Fr. Edward Gallagher CC, Limavady, 5 November
Fr. John Gallagher, Florida, 6 November
Fr. John Gilmore PP, Aghyaran, 7 November
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PARENTS OF P.4 AND P.7
CHILDREN
There will be a meeting for parents
of P.4 and P.7 children from St. Anne's, Evish, and
Barrack Street Boys' Primary Schools on Monday 2 November
at 7.30pm in St. Anne's P.S. At that meeting Fr. Paul
Farren and his team from the Derry Diocesan Catechetical
Centre will give a talk on the three Sacraments. Because
of the importance of this event we encourage a full
turn out from our parents.
CONFIRMATION AND FIRST HOLY
COMMUNION 2010
Confirmation will take place on Saturday 8 May 2010
at 11.00am for all Primary 7 pupils.
First Holy Communion for all Primary 4 pupils will
take place on Saturday 29 May 2010 at 11.00am.
PADRE PIO MASS
The Padre Pio Mass will take place in the Church on
Wednesday 4 November at 7.00pm. Rosary at 6.45pm
PARISH DRAW
The Draw for the month of November will take place
in the parish office on Thursday 19 November at 2.30pm.
CHURCH ROOF
We gratefully acknowledge the following donations
towards the repair of the church roof.
£50.00 £50.00 - Many thanks.
CARMELITE RETREAT CENTRE
The monthly devotions in honour of Our Lady, will
take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca,
Derry on Tuesday 3 November starting with confessions
at 7.30pm followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around
10.00pm. All are welcome.
A one day retreat for Senior Citizens and their friends
from Derry and surrounding areas will take place at
the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on
Tuesday 10 November. Registration from 10.30am finishing
around 5.00pm. Cost £15.00 or €18.00 includes
a four course lunch. Payment at the Centre on the
day. To book Tel: Termonbacca Derry 71262512.
THORNHILL CENTRE
As St. Luke’s Gospels will be used in the Sunday
Masses of the coming year, this 4 week course will
help us to appreciate the emphasis and focus of St.
Luke’s account of the life, death and resurrection
of Jesus. This course will take place in the Thornhill
Centre on Monday 9, 16, 23 and 30 November from 7.30pm
- 9.30pm. Cost £30.00 (payable in instalments).
To book telephone 71351233.
CALLING ALL SENIOR CITIZENS
Strabane Community Project based, in St. Patrick's
Hall, provides a daily Luncheon Club with activities
Monday - Friday. Come along and enjoy the craic, the
food and the friendship. You can also have your meal
delivered to you home in our new microwaveable containers.
Most suitable for housebound. To find out about our
services you can ring 02871883102, email strabanecommunityproject@btopenworld.com
or call in to St. Patrick's Hall. Strabane Community
Project is the only Eat Safe Award Luncheon Club in
Northern Ireland, an Award we are proud of!
OUR LADY OF KERRY TOWN
A bus is leaving Barrack Street car park on Sunday
22 November at 11.00am. Cost £12.00. Bring a
packed lunch. Contact Jonathon McGhee on 07881510043.
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TO BELFAST
A bus will leave Barrack Street car park on Saturday
5 December at 10.00am. Cost £13.00. Contact
Jonathon McGhee on 07881510043.
LIAM BRADLEY TOURS
New Year Friday 1 January 2010. West of Ireland, 4
days, 3 B&B and Dinners. Cost £189.00pps.
Departs Abercorn Square, Strabane at 9.20am. Tel.
71269109.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
The Sion Mills Area are holding a Public Information
Meeting on Wednesday 11 November at 8.30pm in the
Community Centre, Main Street, Sion Mills.
ST. PATRICK’S HALL
Bingo and Lucky 4 Draw as usual this
Thursday.
All our patrons are very welcome.
Bingo Snowball £2500.00
LUCKY 4 DRAW
There was 1 match 3 winner in last week's Draw
Rosemary Coyle
The numbers drawn were:
2, 6, 10, 17
Next Week's Lucky 4 Jackpot is £1825.00
FASHION SHOW
'A Carousel of Fashion' featuring Electric Candy Boutique,
Blanca Bridal, RK's Menswear Clothing Company, CnR
Designer Kidswear, La Moda, Bon Marche and New Look.
Also an Explosion of Hair Styled by bc2. The event
will be held on Tuesday 3 November in St. Patrick's
Hall, Strabane and will start at 8.00pm. Admission
is £8.00 and includes a wine and cheese reception.
Tickets are available from all the shops featured
in the Fashion Show or from St. Patrick's Hall, Strabane.
Any enquiries contact 0287883102 or 02871382452.
CHARITY NIGHT FOR BREAST CANCER
A Charity Night for Breast Cancer will be held in
St. Patrick’s Hall on Friday 6 November. Doors
open at 9.00pm. Admission £5.00 or €6.00.
Music by ‘Friends’. Light supper served.
All proceeds to Breast Cancer Unit at Altnagelvin
Hospital. Everyone welcome.
N.I. BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
A team from the N.I. Blood Transfusion Service will
be in St. Patrick's Hall on Wednesday 4 November from
1.30pm - 4.00pm and 5.15pm - 8.00pm. The Blood Transfusion
Service would appeal for the support of all existing
blood donors and welcome new donors.
