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Barefeet - Zambian theatre group     (08/08/2008)

Barefeet, a Zambian theatre group working with young people living on the streets will be in Derry from 19th-21st August. They will perform at the Playhouse on Wednesday 20th August at 8.00 pm. All donations go to the project in Zambia. Call Gráinne at 07719725200 for more information.
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Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock     (08/08/2008)

Second National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, 14th September: Grandparents have had an invaluable role in passing on tradition, culture and most of all the Christian faith to countless generations of people. This year’s pilgrimage will have a link with the Year of Vocation Initiative. Bishop John Fleming will be Chief Celebrant at the pilgrimage Mass and Liam Lawton will be guest singer. Further information available on the official website for the pilgrimage - www.NationalGrandparentsPilgrimage.com
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Lough Derg Pilgrimages     (08/08/2008)

Lough Derg Three Day Pilgrimages until Wednesday. Boats available from 11.00 am until 3.00 pm daily. Cost €50 (includes boat fare and accommodation). To book visit www.loughderg.org or phone 00353719861518.

Lough Derg One Day Retreats: August: 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31. September: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24. The retreats are open to all adults; they are not suited to children. The retreats do not require fasting or walking bare-footed. Numbers are limited so advance booking is essential. Each retreat begins at 10.30 am and ends at approximately 5 pm. (Boats from 9.15 am until 10.30 am). Cost €27 (includes boat fare and lunch). To book visit www.loughderg.org or phone 00353719861518. Reservations essential for One Day Retreats.


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Feast of the Assumption - St Eugenes Cathedral     (08/08/2008)

Feast of the Assumption

Friday, 15 August
It is a Holyday of Obligation

Masses for the Holyday are as follows:
Thursday: Vigil Masses at 6.15 and 7.30 pm
Friday: 7.00, 9.30, 11.00 am, 12.30 and 7.30 pm.

The Sisters of Nazareth Collection will be taken up at
all Masses on Feast of the Assumption


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ACCORD     (08/08/2008)

ACCORD, Derry - Marriage Preparation Workshop 26th/27th September 2008, Thornhill Centre, Culmore Road, Friday 7 - 10 pm and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Booking forms available from the Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street. Phone 71364275 or from the Parochial House.
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MARRIAGE PREPARATION WORKSHOP     (02/08/2008)

MARRIAGE PREPARATION WORKSHOP 26th and 27th September 2008 in Thornhill Centre, Culmore Road on Friday from 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm and Saturday from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Booking forms available from the Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, Tel 7136 2475 or from your local Parochial House.
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Devotions in honour of Our Lady     (02/08/2008)

The Monthly Devotions in honour of Our Lady in Termonbacca on Tuesday starting with confessions at 7.30 pm followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around 10.00 pm. All welcome to attend.

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COLMCILLE PILGRIMAGES     (02/08/2008)

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land,  Including  Egypt [the Pyramids] Greece [ Athens and Corinth Turkey [ Ephesus ]  In the footsteps of St. Paul  Nine days beginning 6th. March 2009. 

What is so special about this pilgrimage? It will take the form of a cruise between these different ports. We have been allocated 30 places which will go very quickly Please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Price £1145 Phone or text Margaret @ 07732468511  Or email:paddyokane@tiscali.co.uk


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The Sisters of St John     (02/08/2008)

The Sisters of St John would like to invite you to 3 spiritual conferences preached by Fr Gregoire of the Brothers of St John on 3rd and 4th August at 8pm in Termonbacca, and 5th August at 8pm at Waterside Parish Hall, Fr Gregoire will then lead a pilgrimage to Knock from 6th-8th August. .  For further information please contact the Sisters on
7135 3414.
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New Courses at Thornhill Centre     (02/08/2008)

The following new courses are planned for Thornhill Centre next term.  For further details contact the Centre at 71351233:

  • Practical Theology & Spirituality (Monday  Nights) – 1 Year
  • Foundations in Liturgy (Tues Nights)
  • Prayer in Daily Life (Thur Mornings)
  • Understanding Saint Paul (Tues Nights) – 4 Weeks

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