
ON NOT JUDGING
When Jesus tells us not to judge, he
is not talking about society as a whole. Society has
to have judges and courts. And he is not saying we should
abandon our critical faculties. We have to judge between
good and evil. He is talking about our ordinary relationships
with one another.
I was watching a soccer match on television.
When the referee disallowed a goal, I was fully convinced
that he had made a mistake. However, when they replayed
the incident, showing it through the lens of a camera
which had a wider view, it became clear that the referee
had got it right after all. The scorer was offside.
When others are concerned, we seldom
see the wider picture, much less the full picture. Even
so, it doesn't stop us from jumping to conclusions and
rushing to judgement. Even when we do see the whole
picture, we still should refrain from hasty judgements.
Even then we are still only on the surface; we can't
see into people's minds and hearts. We may see the deed,
but we can't see the motives behind the deed.
We should therefore refrain from judging
other people because we seldom know all the facts. Even
when we do, we still have no right to judge them. At
some time or other all of us have been the victims of
hasty judgements. We know how hurtful this is. When
it happens, it makes us hate all judgement.
All of us can say with the prophet
Daniel, 'Lord, we have sinned, we have done wrong, we
have betrayed your commandments.' Though we deserve
God's judgement, which of us wants to receive that judgement?
Do we not all long for, and need, God's mercy and forgiveness?
Conscious of our own abhorrence of
judgement, we should refrain from judgement altogether.
By our judgements we convict ourselves.
Flor McCarthy
PRAYER GROUP
The contemplative prayer group will meet on Monday at
8.15pm in the Parochial House. Newcomers very welcome.

DEATHS
We offer our deepest sympathy to
the family and friends of:
Sheila O'Neill, Church
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May she rest in peace.

ANNIVERSARIES
Michael Connolly, Thomas Moore
Margaret Dunne, Katie Devine
Mickey Joe Forbes, Maureen Casey
Joe McColgan, Kathleen McDaid
Eugene McNulty, Sarah Devenney
Mary Kelly, Grace Brennan
Ellen Kelly, John Francis Gallagher
John O'Brien, Fr. Henry O'Kane
Kathleen O'Brien, Jim Wilson
Phil Madden, Mary Quinn
Willie Wray, Mary Coyle
Frank Wray, Edmund Connolly
James McHugh, Robert Connolly
PRAY FOR PRIESTS
This week we ask you to pray for:
Fr. Edward Kilpatrick PP, Lifford,
7 March
Most Rev. Francis Lagan, 8 March
Fr. Charles Logue CC, Kilrea, 9 March
Fr. Paul McCafferty, Diocesan Office, 10 March
Fr. Bryan McCanny PPVG, Three Patrons, 11 March
Fr. Michael McCaughey CC, Waterside, 12 March
Fr. Andrew McCloskey, 13 March
SACRED HEART MESSENGER
Due to the sad death of Betty Shearer we would ask all
those who received the Sacred Heart Messenger magazine
from Betty to contact the parish office on 02871882215
as soon as possible.
PARISH DRAW
The Draw for the month of March will take place on Thursday
25 March at 2.30pm in the parish office.

HOLY FAMILY PADRE PIO PRAYER
GROUP
The Holy Family Padre Pio Prayer Group will hold their
monthly meeting in the Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty,
Derry on Monday 8 March starting with 7.30pm Mass. There
will be two 1st class relics of St. Pio at the meeting.
All are welcome.

LENTEN PROGRAMME 2010
Masses:- Monday 7.00am 10.00am
Tuesday 7.00am 10.00am
Wednesday 7.00am 7.00pm
Thursday 7.00am 10.00am
Friday 7.00am 10.00am
Saturday 10.00am 6.30pm
Sunday 10.00am 12.00 noon
Stations of the Cross:- Wednesday 6.30pm
and Friday 6.00pm
Eucharistic Healing Service:- Every Sunday during Lent
at 6.00pm. This takes place before the Blessed Sacrament
and we pray for the healing of hurts, wounds, depressions,
traumas and difficulties of every kind, emotional or
physical.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:-
This takes place all day in the Adoration Chapel (Oasis
of Peace). The Adoration Chapel is situated at the back
of the church.
Book of Petitions:- This book is situated
near the Padre Pio statue and you are invited to write
all your prayers and special requests in the book. These
requests are remembered at all Masses in the church.

PRESENTATION BY FR. OWEN GORMAN
Fr. Owen Gorman from the Clogher diocese shall give
a presentation on the work of the charity Mary's Meals
in feeding over 390,000 children in their schools in
third world countries. The Derry diocese group of this
charity have a school in Port au Prince, Haiti. We need
help with fundraising. The meeting shall be at the St.
Vincent de Paul room in Barrack Street Strabane at 7.30pm
on Sunday 21 March. All are very welcome.
FOYLE HOSPICE
Foyle Hospice presents Borderland Reunion Night with
music by Midnight Showband! Saturday 27 March in the
City Hotel. Tickets £8.00 available from Foyle
Hospice Fundraising Centre on 02871359888 or the City
Hotel on 02871365800.
FOYLE HOSPICE - BIG WALK WEEK
Hospice Big Walk Week. Step out for Hospice and make
a difference. Saturday 17 April - Saturday 24 April.
For further information and advice please contact our
fundraising office on 02890777123 or visit nihospice.org
for all the latest 'walk news'.
FOYLE HOSPICE CARERS GROUP
"Take Timeout" meeting on Tuesday 9 March
at 7.30pm in Day Therapy Unit, Foyle Hospice, Culmore
Road. Physiotherapist speaking on 'Moving and Handling
at Home'. For further details contact Julia or Donna,
Tuesday - Thursday on 02871359888.

BENBURB
A Bus to Benburb will leave Barrack Street car park
on Sunday 28 March at 8.15am. Tel: 02871886753.
OUR LADY OF KERRY TOWN
A Bus is leaving Barrack Street car park on Sunday 11
April at 11.00am. Cost £12.00. Please bring a
packed lunch. Contact Jonathon McGhee on 07563987919
for details. Everyone is welcome.
OUR LADY OF KNOCK
A Bus is leaving Barrack Street car park on Sunday 23
May at 11.00am. Cost £12.00. Please bring a packed
lunch. Contact Jonathon McGhee on 07563987919 for details.
Everyone is welcome.
SEAN MULRINE TOURS
Forthcoming tours include:
Italian Pilgrimage to San Giovanni, Rotondo and Sorrento
- 19 May 11 nights.
Fatima and Lisbon Coast - 8 - 15 July 7 nights
Italian Tour to Lake Maggiore and Tuscany - 31 July
12 nights
Lake Garda and Oberammergau - 13 September
Italian Pilgrimage to Rome, San Giovanni, Rotondo and
Pietrelcina - 4 October 7 nights
For further details contact Sean Mulrine, Derry Group
Leader on 02871265926.
ST. PATRICK’S HALL
Bingo and Lucky 4 Draw as usual this
Thursday.
All our patrons are very welcome.
LUCKY 4 DRAW
There was 1 match 3 winner in last week's Draw
Margaret Kenny
The numbers drawn were:
7, 8, 9, 12
Next Week's Lucky 4 Jackpot is £2225.00

N.I. BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
A team from the N.I. Blood Transfusion Service will
be in St. Patrick's Hall on Wednesday 24 March 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.
CHARITY THEME NIGHT
Enjoy music from the '60's, '70's and '80's in St. Patrick's
Hall on Saturday 27 March. Admission £5.00 or
€6.00. Doors open at 10.00pm. All proceeds in aid
of Sperrin Room, Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry.
ACRYLIC PAINTING
Discover the joy of acrylic painting in St. Patrick's
Hall. Instruction by trained artist, Martin McGrinder.
Starting Wednesday 24 March from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
Course will run for 8 weeks. Course fee £65.00.
Everyone welcome. To book your spot call Martin on 02881648924.

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.
PAYMENTS BY CHEQUE
The Bank have reminded us that all payments made to
the parish by cheque (for Parish Draw, Sunday and Special
Collections, etc.) must be made payable to Church of
the Immaculate Conception.
PLEASE NOTE:
All payments for St. Patrick's Hall should also be made
payable to Church of the Immaculate Conception.

LET ME KNOW YOUR LOVE
Lord, let me know your love:
Let my heart feel it,
Let my mind absorb it,
Let my tongue proclaim it,
Let my eyes watch for it,
Let my spirit long for it,
Let it fill my whole being.
Lord, let me know your love:
Until I burn with love for you,
Until I am aflame with you,
Until my life reveals you,
Until my every action proclaims you,
Until I am one with you.
Lord, let me know your love.
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