PRAYER BEFORE BIRTH LORD JESUS,

We have seen the baby scan. And are amazed to see life

growing within me. We were like the apostle

Thomas: we did not realize until we saw.

Now it hits us we are to share with your Father in bringing

new life to birth. we hope that our child may be

healthy and strong. We know that this is how you

came to life so we trust you will to be there to support us.

Since our child will have to learn from us, help us

To be more loving . Mary, mother of Jesus, how

much greater your worry might have been.

You knew nothing of scans, but you teach us to trust in God.

Help us to relax in the knowledge that the Father’s

love surrounds and enfolds us in this new life to which He has

called us.

HOLY FAMILY CHURCH

Sun 11th Jan 2015 Vol. 32 No 02

MASSES Saturday Vigil 6.00pm Sunday 9.30am 11.00am, 12.30pm Weekdays 10.00am, 7.15pm

CONFESSIONS Saturday 10.30am, and before evening Mass Eve of Holydays & eve of First Fridays: 10.30am. and before evening Mass BAPTISMS DATES: Every Saturday at 7.00pm Parochial House 71267070

Email:office@holyfamilyparish.com Parish Sisters 71260398 Holy Family School 71267798 St. Eithne’s School 71377077 www.holyfamily-parish.com

PARISH GROUPS Tues: 8pm Choir Practice Thurs 7.45pm Scripture Group New members welcome!

ST COLUMB’S COLLEGE, OPEN NIGHT Parents and pro-spective Year 8 pupils are invited to visit St Columb’s College, Buncrana Road, for their Open Night on Tuesday20th January from 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm. Principal’s Address will be at 7.00 pm and 8.15 pm. A guided tour of departments will be provided. Visit www.stcolumbs.com St. Brigid's College/Open Night Monday 19th January 7 pm to 9 pm Principal's Address 7 pm Doors open from 6.45 pm

BAPTISM Baptism was not over and done with the day we were taken to the font. We are baptised by all that happens to us in life. We are baptised by hardship; in its turbulent waters we are purified of all that is false and useless. We are baptised by suffering; in its murky waters we grow in humility and compassion. We are baptised by joy; in its gurgling waters we experience the goodness of life. We are baptised by love; in its singing waters we blossom like flowers in the sun. Baptism is like the planting of a seed. It will take a lifetime for this seed to grow and ripen

SYMPATHY We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of Mary McLaughlin, Iona Court, Mary Barr, Brentwood Park John Boston, Rosskeen Park who died during the week. May they rest in peace.

SUNDAY COLLECTION 4th January amounted to £ 2216.19 and €225.58 Thank you.

Anniversaries We pray for Jenny Friel, Jim McCarron, Michael McEleney, Rhonda Lee Nash Patrick Johnston, Claire Dezley James Moyne, John Moyne

OFFERTORY PROCESSION 6.00pm Josh Cowan & family

12.30pm Nicole Donnelly & family Do this In Memory First Communion Programme" will take place at 11am Mass next Sunday PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL 6.00pm Aisling Campbell

12.30pm Beth McLaughlin THE HOLY FAMILY PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP will hold their monthly meeting (tomorrow night) Monday starting with Mass at 7.15pm, There will be two 1st class relics at the meeting, All are welcome.

ACCORD DERRY Marriage Preparation Workshops January 9h/10th & 30th/31st and March 6th/7th May 8th/9th 2015 in Ardmore Parish Centre Bookings are now being taken online www.accordni.com Contact Accord Tel 71362475 derry@accordni.com

VIATORES CHRISTI For those interested in overseas volunteering and/or joining the VC Training Course on Overseas Development & Mission, Viatores Christi (VC) will hold an Information & Recruitment Session on Saturday 17th January at 12.00 at VC HQ, 8 New Cabra Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7 Tel. 01-868 9986 info@viatoreschristi.com www.viatoreschristi.com

FOSTERING The Western Health & Social Care Trust Fostering Team is seeking to recruit carers in the Western Trust area. If you are interested you are invited to one of their Information Sessions. Monday 26th January at 7.30 pm in Scroggy Road Health Centre, Limavady Thursday 29th January at 7.30 pm in Rossdowney House, Waterside If you cannot attend but would like some information, you can contact the WHSCT Derry Office on - 71 314244

FOYLE YARNSPINNERS The next meeting of the Yarnspinners is on Monday 12th January at 8.00pm in the Verbal Arts Centre, Stable Lane, Admission Free

IRISH MEDIUM parents of children attending Irish-Medium Primary Schools are invited to a meeting in the School Library at St Brigid's College/Coláiste Bhríde at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday 14 January . We would like to outline for you the school's vision for Irish-Medium for the Derry and Strabane area and to show you the facilities available in the school.

CORRYMEELA have a number of retreats early in 2015, they are: The Thomas Merton Retreat 16th – 18th Jan Blessed are the Brave 6th 8th Feb. . Silent Retreat 27th February – 1st March For further information and booking forms for all retreats, please visit their website www.corrymeela.org

ANAM CARA Donegal is holding its first Parent Evening on Thursday 15th of January 2015 at Dillons Hotel, Main Street, Letterkenny, from 7:30 to 9:00pm. Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents. For further information please see our website at www.anamcara.ie email us at info@anamcara.ie or call 01 4045378. SLIMMING WORD GROUP at Holy Family School every Thursday at 5pm and 7pm. Tel Valerie 07756455438

CÉILÍ DANCING will recommence on Monday 12th. January 2015 from 9pm. to 11pm. in A.O.H. Foyle Street.

HOLY FAMILY PILGRIMAGES

1) LOURDES 16-21st July Dep £150 Cost £605 (plus coach)

2) Saint John XX111 comes from Sotto il Monte, near Padua. To honour this new saint we have our first pilgrimage to this area of his birth. It is also associated with St. Anthony whose relics are there. Also four days at Lake Garda 15-22nd September. Deposit £200 Cost £795 Contact Margaret 07732468511 or 71267070. Saving scheme now open. Thursdays 8-9.

LITTLE HANDS SURESTART Family Carers Drop In will resume on Friday 16th January 2015 from 10am until 12pm at Holy Family Primary School in Ballymagroarty. From Wednesday 14th January 2015, Little Hands SureStart offers a Child-minder Drop In every Wednesday morning (term time only) from 10am until 12pm. The Drop In is based in our Rosemount base, Rosemount Primary School, Helen Street. For further information, please contact the Assistant Project Worker Susan Harper on 71 367524.