| Sunday
6th December 2009
Second
Sunday of Advent.
"(John)
went through the whole Jordan district
proclaiming a baptism for the forgiveness
of sins." Every
day we are made aware of how much
evil there is in our world, with
stories of cruelty and vandalism
at home and abroad. And yet in spite
of this awareness there is a huge
decline in our sense of sin. In
some ways this is a good development
because in former times so much
was thought of as sin. However,
as we approach Christmas and beyond,
it is important that we hear the
call for repentance and leave anything
that is harmful in the past behind
us by placing it firmly in the hands
of Christ, especially through celebrating
the great Sacrament of Confession.
This makes it possible for us to
make a fresh start again and again
in our relationships with God and
with one another in our homes and
in our parish community.
Fr. Johnny
Doherty, C.Ss.R.
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What marvels the
Lord worked for us!
Indeed we were glad.
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Sunday, 6th
December, 2009
Second Sunday
of Advent
First Reading
Baruch 5: 1-9
God will guide Israel in joy by the
light of his glory.
Second Reading
Philippians 1: 3-6
We are to be pure and blameless for
the day of Christ.
Gospel Luke
3: 1-6
John the Baptist preaches repentance
to prepare for the coming of Christ.
MASS
TIMES
Monday, 10 am;
Tuesday, Feast of
the Immaculate Conception, Vigil
Mass Monday, 8 pm, Tuesday, 8.30
am & 11 am;
Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday
& Saturday, 10 am.
Confessions
Monday, 7.15 pm—7.45 pm;
Saturday
: 7.15 pm—7.45 pm
This Week’s
Anniversary Mass:
Saturday Vigil, 8 pm: Mary &
Seamus McLaughlin [Pat] Ballyharry.
Next Week
Saturday Vigil 8 pm: Neil Ruddy,
Dunross
Next Week’s Anniversary
Mass:
Saturday Vigil, 8 pm: Mary &
Seamus McLaughlin [Pat] Ballyharry.
Sympathy
Mary Ann Doherty,
Ballybawn died very peacefully in
Carn Hospital after a lengthy stay
there. Our deepest sympathy to her
nephews and nieces, the Ruddy family
and her many friends. She was one
of life’s characters.
Gabrielle Conaghan
died very suddenly at her home in
Derry and her burial took place in
Bocan, Culdaff, her spiritual home.
Our thoughts are with her daughters
Mary and Dee, her grandson, Rory,
son-in-law Lowry and her wider family
circle.
May their souls rest in
Christ’s peace.
Weekly
Offering: €1,500; Development
Collection €960.
Thank
you for your generosity.
Self Help
International wish to thank all those
who contributed to their recent collection.
It realised €601.75.
All the sick
of the parish will be attended this
week.
Please note Wednesday’s
list will begin at 1 pm and Thursday’s
at the usual time.
The Bocan Parent and
Toddler Committee would like to thank
everyone who supported their recent
quiz held in McGuinness' Bar. The
total raised was €438.
Bocan Defibrillator
A meeting will take place in Bocan
Hall on 17th December at 9 pm. It
is imperative that all members attend.
If you are unable to attend then contact
087 2709077 and let the secretary
know.
Whist
1st Betty Houten, Culdaff & Annie
McBride Carn,
3rd: Mary B McLaughlin, Carn
Tickets
James McConalogue, Vera Deeny, Eamon
Donaghey, Ernie McLucas
Other Winners
Ann McHugh, Vera Deeny, Margaret McGilloway,
Ernie McLucas,
John Duffy, Patricia
Harkin
.
Whist Every Friday at 8.45 pm
Snowball - €50 for 188 or better
Youth
Club Rota Friday,
11th December:
Wendy Smith, Marie
Duffy, Marian Keddy, Nicola Mills.
Santa
is coming to Gleneey school on Sunday,
13th December at 2.30 pm. Come along
and see him before he gets very busy!
The
Cairn Greencastle
The Story of the first Christmas told
through life size figures, voiceover,
lighting and sound effects. This unique
tour follows the journey of Joseph
and Mary as they search for a room
for the night. Meet the angry innkeeper,
the shepherds, the story of the drummer
boy and the stable on that first Christmas
night - Open daily 4-6pm - Enquiries
Tel: 9381104
Moville Presbyterian
Church are holding their “Carols
by Candlelight” service
on Sunday 6 December at 7.30pm.
Tea will be served afterwards.
Everyone welcome.
A bus will
leave Moville at 4pm on Monday
7 December for an all night vigil
in Knock. Price is 30 euro including
meal. For further information please
contact Eileen 9382442.
Cooking for young males
will be starting on Wednesday 16 December
from 4.30pm to 6.30pm in St Eugene’s
Hall and cooking for men will be starting
on Wednesday 16 December from 7pm
to 9pm in St Eugene’s Hall,
chef is Brian McDermott for further
information contact 9385548.
Inishowen Women’s Outreach
who help families dealing with domestic
violence in Inishowen are holding
an information morning in Moville
Family Resource Centre, The Cornstore,
Bath Terrace Lane on Tuesday 8 December
from 10am to 12pm. All are welcome
and for further information contact
9385548.
Have you got
a craft to sell this Christmas? Then
why not book your stall at the ICRfm
Christmas Fair. Yes ICR are holding
a Christmas fair on Saturday the 12th
of December from 12 to 6pm. We’re
now taking bookings from stall holders
on a first come first served basis
so make sure you book early. Make
it a date in your diary, the ICRfm
Christmas fair, Saturday 12th December
from 12 o’ Clock. See you there.
To BOOK A STALL TELEPHONE TRUDY
ON 07493 29105
Carrowmenagh
Community Centre are holding
and Arts and Crafts Fair on Sunday
6th December from 2-6pm To book a
table telephone 074 93 67251.
Parish Council
meeting on Monday 7th December
at 8.30 pm in Bocan
Hall. All members please attend.
Anyone needing
help at this time can contact members
at these numbers: 0864041219;
9367000; 0868174439; 9367218, in complete
confidence.
Advent
Prayer
Father, in the wilderness of the
Jordan you sent a messenger to prepare
people's hearts for the coming of
your Son. Help me to hear his words
and repent of my sins, so that I may
clearly see the way to walk, the truth
to speak, and the life to live for
Him, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen
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