NEWSLETTER
Sunday 15th July 2012
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
GRAVEYARD SERVICES IN LETTERKENNY
This afternoon, Sunday 15th July we will have Public Prayers for the Faithful Departed in Conwal Graveyard at 4 pm.
Tomorrow evening, Monday 16th July there will be Public Prayers for the Faithful Departed in Aughaninshin Graveyard at 7 pm.
Next Sunday, 22nd July at 4 pm we will have Public Prayers for the Faithful Departed in Old Leck Cemetery and at 5 pm in New Leck Cemetery.
We encourage as many people as possible to walk to the Graveyards.
During the coming week we invite you to tidy up your loved ones graves and the graveyards in general. Please use the skips for all old wreaths and weeds. Please refrain from letting your dog run free in the graveyards as they are sacred places.
MASS FROM ST. EUNAN’S CATHEDRAL ON RTE RADIO ONE
Next Sunday, 22nd July, the 10 am Mass from the Cathedral will be broadcast on RTE Radio 1.
GUESS THE NUMBER OF SWEETS IN THE JAR
Carmel O’Reilly is running the above draw in aid of the Cathedral Restoration Fund over the coming weeks. Carmel will be outside the Cathedral after 10 am Mass during the week and at weekends with the jar of sweets. Prizes 1, 2 and 3 will be €100 vouchers for McElhinney’s, Ballybofey, 4th Prize will be the jar of sweets and a set of Fr. Kelly’s books plus 9 other prizes of a set of Fr. Kelly’s books.
LETTERKENNY REUNION 2012 ~ CELEBRATING 21 YEARS
The Letterkenny Reunion Committee will launch their Brochure celebrating 21 years on Monday 16th July at 8 pm in the Glencar Inn. They will also be launching their CD ‘21 Great Years ~ 21 Great Songs’ on the night. Everyone is welcome.
Parish Notice-board
Phone: 074 – 9121021
Fax: 074 – 9124200
Email: steunanscathedral@eircom.net
SUNDAY ~ 15th July, 2012
Masses: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm and 6.30 pm
Baptisms: 1.30 pm in the Cathedral
Conwal Graveyard Service – 4 pm
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open at 7 pm
Al-Anon Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8 pm
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8.30 pm
MONDAY
8 am Mass ~ John Cunningham
10 am Mass ~ Steve and Nora Lehane
No 7.30pm Mass
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 ~ ®
No 7.30 pm Mass
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Baptism Preparation will take place in the Parochial House at 8 pm on Tuesday 24th July
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 ~ Sheena Dillon
10 am Mass ~ Mary Gallagher
Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8 pm
THURSDAY
8 am Mass ~ Andy and Liz Crumlish
10 am Mass ~ ®
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Charismatic Prayer Meeting in the Conference Room – 8 pm
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 5.30 pm
FRIDAY
8 am Mass ~ John and Peggy Surpless
10 am Mass ~ Maisie Gallagher
7.30 pm 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 – 5.30 pm
Gambler’s Anonymous Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8 pm
SATURDAY
10 am Mass ~ ®
1 pm ~ Nuptial
7.30 pm Mass ~ Vigil for Sunday
Confessions: 12 noon to 1 pm and after 7.30 pm Mass
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 11 am
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
Doe McCafferty ~ Bobby Orr ~ Jane McLean ~ Tony Laughlin
RECENT BAPTISMS ~ We welcome into God’s Community
Sean Francis Clarke ~ Terry Okornoe ~ Rachel Okornoe ~ Mikey Murray ~ Sandra Czulak
LOUGH DERG ~ Dates to Remember
13th August ~ Last day for beginning Three Day Pilgrimage – 17th August ~ Senior Citizen’s Afternoon – 18th August ~ One Day Retreats begins – 24th August ~ Family Day – 29th August ~ Reflection Day – 9th September ~ Pilgrim Path Walk/Faith and Light Pilgrimage – 24th September – Last One Day Retreat – 29th September ~ Carers Retreat. September/October ~ School Retreats. For a full list of events please see the Cathedral noticeboard. The Lough Derg phone number is: 071-9861518.
A HEALING AND RENEWAL RETREAT ~ Will take place in Ards Friary from Friday 20th July to Sunday 22nd July. The Retreat will be given by John Pridmore and the St. Patrick’s Community Team. You are invited to experience a more personal relationship with God.
COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION ~ This six week course offers participants better ways of dealing with anger/conflict at home, in relationships or at work. It offers the opportunity to understand/explore how to manage anger, recognise what triggers anger and learn a range of techniques to release anger. Course Facilitator: Kathy O’Connor. This course will be held in the Pastoral Centre, Letterkenny beginning Wednesday 25th July at 7.30 pm. For more information or to book a place please call 9121853.
HSE RETIRED PERSONS GROUP ~ Cabaret at Harvey’s Point Country Hotel on Wednesday 8th August. To book please phone Pauline on 9131137 or Mary on 9149230 before Friday 27th July.
INVER 12K ~ In aid of White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre, Muff and St. Naul’s Church, Ardaghey will take place on Sunday 29th July at
3 pm, commencing at TirConaill Park, Donegal Town and finishing at Inver Community Centre. Registration fee €20 for each participant. For registration forms please contact: Anne on 087-9488040 or e-mail annepmcgroary@eircom.net or Maureen at 087-2599167.
VINTAGE SPONSORED WALK AND TRACTOR RUN ~ Will take place on Sunday 5th August from Letterkenny to Carrigans. This is to try and raise much needed funds towards a larger bus for taking Donegal Cancer Patients and their families to and from Galway for treatment. If you are interested in taking part on the walk or tractor run please phone 9113437 or call to the Good & New Shop, Port Road.
YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL, Clonmacnois, Co. Offaly, will take place from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th August for young people aged 16-35. This is an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet new friends. This Festival has been nicknamed the ‘Holy Oxygen’ with over 1,000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from around the country. For more information please contact 01-6753690, email dublin@youth2000.ie or book online: www.youth2000.ie
The RAPHOE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK will take place on Saturday 18th August. Mass will be at 3 pm with anointing and blessing of the sick. Pilgrims are asked to arrive early to avail of Confessions. A bus will leave the Cathedral Car Park at 8.30 am. More details will follow in the coming weeks.
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES ~ August 28th to September 2nd – 5 Nights in Lourdes, Hotel Paradis. Direct flights from Dublin. Cost €699 includes taxes and insurance. Pilgrimage Director: Fr. Paddy Hughes assisted by Fr. James Sweeney. Details from the Parochial House, Ardaghey, Inver 074-9736007 or e-mail stnaulsrcchurchardaghey2010@eircom.net
Sean Davis 4 Day OUTDOOR SUMMER ‘FUN’ SOCCER ACADEMY takes place at Bonagee Showgrounds from Monday 23rd to Thursday 26th July for boys and girls aged 5 – 17 from 10 am to 3 pm. For bookings please phone Sean on 04871-263044 or Gerry on 086-3397235.
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