NEWSLETTER Sunday 24th February 2013
Second Sunday of Lent
AFTERNOON OF THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER
This afternoon, (Sunday 24th February), we will celebrate 25 years of JESUS truly present in the Blessed Sacrament in St. Pius X Adoration Chapel.
Fr. Thaddeus Doyle (Curate’s Diary) will lead us in our afternoon of Thanksgiving and Prayer for Healing in the Cathedral.
Our afternoon will commence at 2.30 pm with an Introduction followed by Exposition/Holy Hour. From 4.30 pm to 6 pm we will have a Eucharistic Healing Service. Mass will be celebrated at 6.30 pm followed by the laying on of hands for healing.
SCOIL NAOMH FIACHRA, ILLISTRIN CONFIRMATION
Please remember in your prayers all the girls and boys from Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Illistrin, their parents, families and teachers who will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday 28th February at 5 pm.
CONFESSIONS for the Children, their families and friends will take place on Tuesday 26th February at 8 pm.
Trocaire Boxes are available at the back of the Cathedral. Please give what you can this Lent.
Confessions available after 7.30 pm Mass every Monday
SUNDAY 24th February
Masses ~ 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon and 6.30 pm
Baptisms in the Cathedral – 1.30 pm
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open at 7 pm
‘The Dead Theologians Society’ Young Adults Prayer Group
in the Cathedral Conference Room – 7 pm
Al-Anon Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8 pm
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8.30 pm
MONDAY 25th February
8 am Mass ~ Annie McTeague, Michael McTeague and Mary Carlin
10 am Mass ~ John Askin
7.30 pm Mass ~ Willie Peoples (First Anniversary)
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Confessions: After 7.30 pm Mass
Grow Meeting in Loreto Convent – 8 pm
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8.30 pm
TUESDAY 26th February
8 am Mass ~ See Mass Intentions on the next page
10 am Mass ~ ®
7.30 pm Mass ~ Bridget and William McNulty
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Baptism Preparation in the Parochial House on Tuesday 5th March at 8 pm
Confessions for the Confirmation Class from Illistrin and their families – 8 pm
Divine Mercy Prayer Group in the Crib Room – 8 pm
Legion of Mary Meeting: Conference Room – After 10 am Mass
Legion of Mary Meeting: Room 112, Loreto Secondary School – 7 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 27th February
8 am Mass ~ Cecelia and Daniel Bradley
10 am Mass ~ Nan Kennedy
7.30 pm Mass ~ James Ford
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
First Confession for the children from Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Illistrin – 6 pm
Scripture Course in the Parochial House – 8.15 pm
Cathedral Choir Practice in the Conference Room – 8 pm
Mother’s Prayer Group Meeting in Loreto Convent – 8 pm
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8 pm
THURSDAY 28th February
8 am Mass ~ Sheila and John Quigley
10 am Mass ~ ®
5 pm – Confirmation – Illistrin
7.30 pm Mass ~ Seamus Hannigan
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Confessions: 12 noon – 1 pm and after 7.30 pm Mass
Fr. McGroarty will do his Thursday (First Friday Calls) today
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 5.30 pm
Charismatic Prayer Meeting in the Conference Room – 8 pm
FRIDAY 1st March – First Friday
8 am Mass ~ John and Mary Moloney
10 am Mass ~
7.30 pm Mass ~ See Mass Intentions below
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Fr. McGroarty and Fr. McLaughlin will visit the Sick and Elderly today
G.P’s Rosary and Benediction in the Cathedral – 8 pm
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
Gamblers’ Anonymous Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8 pm
SATURDAY 2nd March
10 am Mass ~ Seamus Doherty
1 pm Mass – Nuptial
7.30 pm Vigil Mass
Confessions: 12 noon to 1 pm and after the 7.30 pm Mass
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 11 am
Mass Intentions for 8 am Tuesday and 7.30 pm Friday
Hugh Wallace ~ Margaret Wallace ~ Eunan Collins ~ John Collins
John Browne ~ Frank Bradley ~ Terry Sullivan ~ Margaret McElroy
Charles Duffy ~ Patrick Baxter ~ William Baxter
RECENT BAPTISMS ~ We welcome into God’s Community
Eimear Frances McKeague
PRIEST ON DUTY: Fr. Eamonn McLaughlin
Phone: 074 – 9121021
Fax: 074 – 9121021
Email: steunanscathedral@eircom.net
St. Vincent de Paul ~ Parish of Conwal and Leck ~ 9129503
St. Vincent de Paul ~ Parish of Aughaninshin ~ 9122366
Pastoral Council on conwalandleckpc@gmail.com
DON’T GIVE UP – TAKE UP! Why not take something up for Lent? There will be Reflection and Meditation on the scripture readings for the Sunday’s in Lent after 7.30 pm Mass each Monday evening. These sessions will last about half an hour and will be held in the Conference Room. Come and deepen your relationship with the Lord this Lent through His Word in Scripture.
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT GOD, FAITH AND FAMILY LIFE – For parents/guardians who want to explore their Catholic faith and their own role as the first teachers of faith for their children will take place in The Colmcille Rooms (above Veritas) on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 pm to 9 pm.
TASTE THE NEW WINE: REDISCOVERING VATICAN II – An evening of input, conversation and reflection with Bishop Donal Murray author of ‘Keeping Open the Door of Faith: the legacy of Vatican II’ on how the Second Vatican Council has shaped our understanding and experience of Church, will be held in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town on Monday 25th February at 7.30 pm. Booking essential – by phoning the Pastoral Centre on 9121853.
A SOCIAL for the ‘Young at Heart Club’ will be held in the Social Centre, Oliver Plunkett Road on Tuesday 26th February at 8 pm. This Social will be hosted by the Celtic Supporters Club.
LETTERKENNY ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION will have a meal in ARENA 7 on Wednesday 27th February at 4.45 pm.
The A.G.M. of LETTERKENNY PIONEER ASSOCIATION will take place on Thursday 28th February at 8.10 pm in Loreto Convent, Letterkenny. As this is our A.G.M., we would encourage as many Pioneers as possible to attend to help us to maintain a healthy and vibrant Centre. There will be a member of the Association outside the Sacristy after Masses next Weekend 2nd and 3rd March, to take the names of anyone interested in joining or finding out more about the Pioneers. If you would like to find out more about our meetings or any other aspect of the Pioneer Association, please contact Joe on 085-1269238, Michael on 087-6774618 or Geraldine on 087-7962045.
A TABLE QUIZ will be held in Arena 7 on Thursday 28th February at 9 pm in aid of the Loreto Convent Parents Association. Everyone welcome.
REALT ULADH 2013 ~ Competitions through the medium of Irish for pre-school and primary school children will be held in the LYIT on Saturday 2nd March. Categories include: Poetry Recitation, Reading, Presentation, Dialogue, Drama, Writing and Singing. Closing date is Saturday 2nd February. For further information: www.realtuladh.com or caitlin.conluain@lyit.ie or 087-3232326.
Letterkenny C.D.P. are now taking names for the following COMMUNITY/ADULT EDUCATION COURSES, starting in early to mid March. Basic D.I.Y., Cookery on a budget, Paint your own pottery and Machine sewing. For further information please contact Sinead on 9120633.