Letterkenny at night by Pauric O’Donnell
NEWSLETTER Sunday 10th March 2013 Fourth Sunday of Lent
THANK YOU
On Saturday 9th February we marked ‘World Day of the Sick’ with Mass and Anointing of the Sick. This is a special day in our Parish and we thank all who were present and helped out in any way.
On Sunday 24th February we celebrated ‘25 years’ of St. Pius X Adoration Chapel. Thanks to everyone for your co-operation which made the afternoon of prayer and thanksgiving such a success. Thanks especially to the Adoration Chapel Committee of their commitment and organisation of this day and to Fr. Thaddeus Doyle who led us in prayer, thanksgiving and healing.
CONGRATULATIONS
This weekend we would like to congratulate all the boys and girls from Gaelscoil Adhamhnain, Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Scoil Cholmcille, St. Bernadette’s and Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal who received the Sacrament of Confirmation over the last number of weeks. We pray for them, their parents and families. We sincerely thank all who prepared the children for this Sacrament.
EDUCATION OF STUDENTS FOR THE PRIESTHOOD IN THE DIOCESE
Today, we make our annual appeal for funds to help with the Education of future Priests for our Diocese. We suggest that each household donate €5 towards this fund. Any contribution is appreciated. Your contribution should be put in the enclosed envelope and returned to the Cathedral next Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day. At present we have five young men studying for our Diocese, one of these being our Deacon Jonathan Flood who will be ordained on 30th June.
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 10th March
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 11th March
8 am Mass ~
10 am Mass ~
7.30 pm Mass ~ Sarah, John, James, Florence and Pearce McIntyre
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Confessions: After 7.30 pm Mass
Reflection and Meditation during Lent on the Sunday Readings – 8pm in the Convent
Grow Meeting in Loreto Convent – 8 pm
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8.30 pm
TUESDAY 12th March
8 am Mass ~ See Mass Intentions on the next page
10 am Mass ~ ®
7.30 pm Mass ~ Donnelly Duffy
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
Baptism Preparation in the Parochial House on Tuesday 19th March at
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 13th March
8 am Mass ~
10 am Mass ~
7.30 pm Mass ~ Frances and James Kelly
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
First Confession for the children from Scoil Cholmcille – 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 14th March
8 am Mass ~
10 am Mass ~ ®
7.30 pm Mass ~ Ali McGinley
St Pius X Adoration Chapel is open
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 5.30 pm
Charismatic Prayer Meeting in the Conference Room – 8 pm
FRIDAY 15th March
8 am Mass ~ Joseph D. Gallagher
10 am Mass ~ Paudge Sweeney
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
Gamblers’ Anonymous Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 8 pm
SATURDAY 16th March
10 am Mass ~
1 pm ~ Nuptial
7.30 pm Vigil Mass
Confessions: 12 noon – 1 pm and after the 7.30 pm Mass
Cake Sale: Conference Room after 7.30 pm Mass
AA Meeting in the Pastoral Centre – 11 am
Mass Intentions for 8 am Tuesday and 7.30 pm Friday
Hugo Dorrian (Month’s Mind Mass) ~ Ali McGinley ~ Patsy Molloy ~ Eilis Walsh ~ Mairead Walsh ~ Una Walsh ~ Sammy Arthur ~ Patrick Kirwan
RECENT BAPTISMS ~ We welcome into God’s Community
Max McClafferty ~ Evan Shaw-Kilcawley ~ Aaron William Joseph Early
Larson Daniel McGrane ~ Bruno Balduino Candido Marques
PRIEST ON DUTY: Fr. Damian McGroarty
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
Reflection and Meditation on the scripture readings for the Sunday’s in Lent takes place after 7.30 pm Mass each Monday evening. These sessions will last about half an hour and will be held in LORETO CONVENT.
CURSILLO ULTREYA ~ Will be held in the Church of the Irish Martyrs tonight, Sunday 10th March at 8 pm. All members welcome.
Leslie Matthew’s fundraising ‘SPRING’ CONCERT will be held in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Monday 11th March at 8 pm. Everyone welcome. (Pay at the door).
Letterkenny Community Heritage Group are launching a MAGAZINE in the Station House on Monday 11th March at 8.30 pm. All are welcome.
A Social for the Young at Heart Club will be held in the Social Centre, Oliver Plunkett Road on Tuesday 12th March at 8 pm, hosted by Manchester United Supporters Club.
Loreto Convent Parents Association are hosting a FASHION SHOW AND FOOD TASTING EVENING featuring Marks and Spencer at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 12th March in the School. Tickets only €5 available from the school. All welcome!
The Letterkenny Reunion will host it’s annual ST. PATRICK’S EVE DANCE in the Station House Hotel on Saturday 16th March. Dancing from 10 pm. Adm. is €6.
AMERICAN COUNTRY HOEDOWN NIGHT will be held in the Clanree Hotel on Saturday 16th March from 10 pm. All proceeds will go to SNAP (Special Needs Accessible Play-park), Bernard McGlinchey Park. Light refreshments served. Artists include: Allistair Black, Gerry McGarrigle, Lauren Sheridan and many more.
A CAKE SALE will be held in the Cathedral Conference Room on Saturday 16th March after the 7.30 pm Mass and on Sunday morning, 17th March after the 10 am and 12 noon Masses. Proceeds will help Students from St. Eunan’s College who will be travelling to Lourdes on the Diocesan Pilgrimage in May.
CELEBRATE St. Patrick’s Day on Lough Derg from 10 am until 3 pm. Guest Speakers: Bishop Joseph Duffy and Fr. Tom Hamill. 11 am: Cost: €20 (€8 per child) includes return boat fare, refreshments on arrival and lunch. Advance booking is essential. Please phone 071 9861518 or email: info@loughderg.org.
Ireland’s NET Team (National Evangelisation Team), consisting of 10 volunteers between the ages of 18-25, will be conducting a Mission at the Cathedral for all youth in the area during Holy Week. Homes are NEEDED to put up the team, in groups of two, for six nights. For more information, contact Morgan on 087-1127039.
JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – An evening of input, reflection, prayer and conversation with Fr. James Friel and Fr. Silvester O’Flynn OFMCap will take place on Thursday 21st March from 7.30 pm – 9 pm in the Pastoral Centre, Letterkenny. All are welcome. For information or to book please phone 9121853.
A ONE DAY RETREAT will take place in Ards Friary, Creeslough on Saturday 23rd March in preparation for Easter. Commencing at 10 am. To book please contact Kathleen by Thursday 21st March on 9121551.