NEWSLETTER
Sunday 25th March 2012
Fifth Sunday of Lent
50th International Eucharistic Congress
Statio Orbis is the official title for the final Mass of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. It will take place on Sunday 17th June in Croke Park.. Each Diocese has received an allocation of places.
In Conwal and Leck and Drumoghill parishes we are organising a bus to this Mass. The Bus will leave Letterkenny at 8am on Sunday 17th June. There will be a half hour bus break at Castleblaney on the way to Dublin.
We intend to arrive in Croke Park between Noon and 12.30pm in plenty of time for the Mass and the ‘build up’ liturgies and singing.
There will be a one hour stop in Castleblaney on the way home and people will have the option and opportunity to get a meal then.
The cost of the bus (€15) and ticket (€10) which includes entrance into Croke Park must be fully paid for by Tuesday 27th March and the necessary form (which can be obtained at the Parochial House) completed.
If you would like to book please contact any of the Priests or the Parochial House.
Please note that at the moment we can only take booking for this bus and tickets for Croke Park. If you would like tickets for Croke Park only please book directly with Fr Cathal O’FearraI. The booking form can be downloaded from www.ice2012.ie
Parish Notice-board
Phone: 074 – 9121021
Fax: 074 – 9124200
Email: steunanscathedral@eircom.net
SUNDAY ~ 25th March 2012
Masses: 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11.15 am, 12.30 pm and 5 pm
Baptisms: 1.30 pm in the Cathedral
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open at 2 pm
(The Adoration Chapel will be open every Sunday at 2pm during Lent)
Al-Anon Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8 pm
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8.30 pm
MONDAY
No 8 am Mass ~ Special Intention
10 am Mass ~ Hannah Carr
7.30 pm Mass ~ Trevor McBrearty
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Grow Meeting in Loreto Convent ~ 8 pm
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8.30 pm
TUESDAY
8am Mass ~ See Mass Intentions below
10 am Mass ~ ®
7.30 pm Mass ~ Patrick and Margaret McGrath and Liam Diver
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Scoil Cholmcille First Confessions in the Cathedral – 6 pm
Baptism Preparation will take place in the Parochial House at
8 pm on Tuesday 3rd April
Legion of Mary Meeting: Conference Room ~ After 10 am Mass
Legion of Mary Meeting: Room 112, Loreto Secondary School –
7 pm
Divine Mercy Prayer in the Cathedral – 8 pm
Al-Anon Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8.30 pm
Gamblers’ Anonymous Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8.30 pm
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8.30 pm
WEDNESDAY
8 am Mass ~
10 am Mass ~
7.30 pm Mass ~ James and Molly McDermott
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Scoil Niamh Fiachra First Confessions in the Cathedral – 5 pm
Children’s Rosary for First Holy Communion – 6.30 pm
R.C.I.A. Course in the Parochial House – 8 pm
Mother’s Prayer Meeting in Loreto Convent – 8 pm
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8 pm
Cathedral Choir in the Conference Room – 8.15 pm
THURSDAY
8 am Mass ~ Corney Shanahan
10 am Mass ~ ®
7.30 pm ~ Sadie Cunningham
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Practice for Ministers of the Word reading the Passion – 8 pm
Charismatic Prayer Group in the Conference Room – 8 pm
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 5.30 pm
Cathedral Choir Practice in the Pastoral Centre – 8 pm
FRIDAY
8 am Mass ~ Bernard and Annie Crerand
10 am Mass ~ Jim Carr and Mick Lewis
7.30 pm Vigil Mass ~ See Mass Intentions below
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Al-Anon Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 10.30 am
AA Meeting for Women in the Cathedral Conference Room – 1 pm
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8.30 pm
Gambler’s Anonymous Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 11 am
SATURDAY
10 am Mass ~ Willie Peoples (Month’s Mind Mass)
11am Mass ~ Frank Comiskey (Month’s Mind Mass)
7.30 pm (Vigil for Sunday)
Confessions – 12 noon to 1 pm and after 7.30 pm Mass
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 11 am
SUNDAY 25th March
Mass Times: 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11.15 am and 12.30 pm
St. Vincent de Paul ~ Conwal & Leck Parish ~ 9129503
St. Vincent de Paul ~ Parish of Aughaninshin ~ 9122366
MASS INTENTIONS FOR 8 am TUESDAY and 7.30 pm FRIDAY
Baby Sean Campbell ~ Thomas Murphy ~ Breid Duffy ~ Ellen McBride
Patrick McBride ~ Dan Carron ~ Mary Carron ~ Angela Carron
RECENT BAPTISMS ~ We welcome into God’s Community
Pedro McGhee Evangelista
FIRST FRIDAY CALLS
With Good Friday being the First Friday in April, the Priests of the Parish will do their First Friday Calls on the following dates. Fr. Kelly and Fr. Ferry will visit the sick, elderly and housebound of their areas on Friday 30th March. Fr. McGroarty will visit the sick, elderly and housebound of his areas on Thursday (12th April) and Friday (13th April).
Letterkenny Golf Club are holding a MONSTER AUCTION of Fine Furniture, Paintings, Household Goods and Collectibles this afternoon, Sunday 25th March from 4 pm to 7 pm in the Club House. Everyone welcome.
DONEGAL CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY presents ‘Sundays in Conwal’ with the DONEGAL CAMERATA String Ensemble in Conwal Parish Church, this afternoon, Sunday 25th March and Sunday 13th May at 3 pm. Tickets: €5 and €10.
ST. JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY monthly meeting will take place on Friday 30th March at 8 pm in the Pastoral Centre. All are welcome.
A ONE DAY RETREAT will be held in Ards Friary, Creeslough on Saturday 31st March in preparation for Easter commencing at 10 am. To book please contact Kathleen on 9121551 before Thursday 29th March.
REFLECTION THROUGH MUSIC AND PRAYER ~ Sunday 1st April at 7.30 pm in the Cathedral with Patrick Doherty and friends.
A ONE DAY RETREAT will be held in Ards Friary, Creeslough on Palm Sunday, 1st April commencing at 10.30 am. Retreat Directors: Fr. Sylvester O’Flynn and Fr. Kieran Shorten. To book please contact John on 087-2531562. Everyone welcome.
ALTAR SOCIETY MEMBERS ~ Sanctuary cleaning in preparation for Easter will take place on Monday 2nd April at 2 pm. Please make an effort to attend.
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) ~ An Information Evening will take place on Monday 2nd April at 7.30 pm in the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny. For further information please phone 086-2569400 or visit www.ocdnorthwest.com
TIME OF REFLECTION THROUGH MUSIC ~ The Donegal Chamber Orchestra with Soloists Barbara Edwards (soprano) Louise Moore (mezzo-soprano), will present Pergolesi´s STABAT MATER (In sorrow stood a mother) on Thursday 5th April (Holy Thursday) at 2 pm in St. Eunan’s Cathedral. Admission is free, all are welcome.
The annual MASS FOR PRESENTATION OF PINS to new Young Pioneers and Silver and Gold Jubilarian Pioneers will take place on Tuesday 8th May at 7.30 pm in St. Eunan’s Cathedral. If anyone is interested in receiving a silver (25 years) or gold (50 years), please contact Joe on 085-1269238, Michael on 087-6774618 or Geraldine on 087-7962045 . The silver clasp/pin is €35 plus cert for €2.50 and the gold clasp/pin is €37 plus cert for €2.50. There is also a 9ct gold plated clasp/pin for €165 which can be ordered if anyone wishes.
PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION ~ 11.05 am from Sacristy into Cathedral.
POLISH MASS ~ Sunday 1st April at 5 pm in the Cathedral.
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