Engaged Encounter is designed for couples preparing for marriage. It fulfils diocesan requirements for marriage preparation. The next weekend will take place on 20-21st March 2010 in Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry. Booking essential before 8th March. Phone 048 7930 0340.

 

 

 

The Holy Family Padre Pio prayer group will hold their monthly meeting in the Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Derry on MONDAY night 8th March starting with 7.30 pm Mass. There will be two 1st class relics of St Pio at the meeting. All are welcome.

St. Pio Pilgrimage: 5 nights San Giovanni, 2 nights Loreto & Assisi. Flight departs Belfast - 12th - 19th; £799 full board. Details from Lucy Cranney on 028 9074 2589.

 

 

Life to the Full: What are your plans for this Lent: fasting, prayer or almsgiving? Why not nourish yourself more on God’s Word? Come along to the Pastoral Centre, Omagh each Monday of Lent and listen to the ‘Life to the Full’ DVD. A series of five sessions on each Monday of Lent starting on Monday 22nd February from 10.30 am to 12 noon is being offered. The sessions are entitled:

1. Where on Earth is God? 2. The Father’s Promises.
3. Passion for Jesus. 4. Our Royal Inheritance.
5. To Boldly Go!

Why not come along and discover how the Word of God can be a daily help? Refreshments are provided at each session.

 

Ards Friary: A Lenten Retreat (Open to everyone) takes place on Saturday 20 - Sunday 21. Directed by Fr. Eddie Butler. Theme: “Prepare the way for Jesus Lord.” Commences 9.30am; concludes after lunch. Cost €85 Residential or €60 Non Residential. Contact the Friary Tel. 074 9138909 info@ardsfriary.ie.

 

 

40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign - Precious Life is encourages across Northern Ireland to unite with parishes in the USA, Canada, and Australia for a 40 day campaign to end abortion. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 days of prayer, fasting, and community outreach. For more information and your free Prayer Pack please contact: Precious Life (028) 9027 8484 / info@preciouslife.com

 

 

 

 

 

The Footprints of God

 

A Retreat for Lent

 

Church of Christ the King, Strathroy

Monday Evenings - 8 – 9 pm

(Tea, coffee served at the end of each evening)

 

Each Monday evening of Lent (beginning on Monday before Ash Wednesday), we will journey reflectively with Jesus as he makes his way to Jerusalem.

 

As we reflect on the journey Jesus took to Jerusalem, where he suffered and died for us, we grow in an understanding of the journey of our own lives and find nourishment and guidance for our pilgrimage through life.

 

... Join us as we walk in the Footprints of God …

It is

 

 

8 March: Jesus Transfigured
Finding Light on a Dark Road

15 March: Jesus Stills a Storm
A Quiet Mind

 

22 March: Gethsemane
Living through Crises

 

29 March: Crucifixion
Living with Loss

 

Easter Week: Resurrection
Reflections on Eternity

 

 

 

The Irish Children’s Pilgrimage Trust is taking children/young people with special needs (both physical and learning disability) from the ages of 9-21 years of age from all over Ireland to Lourdes on Easter Sunday (4th - 10th April 2010). The IHCPT is looking urgently for nurses to travel with groups this Easter. If you would be interested in travelling please contact Mary on 00353877962047 for further details. The cost of the fare is €640.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Step into the Promise of a New Spring " An invitation to a week end of peace, reflection, and appreciation of the gifts of life through music,
readings,meditative movement and spiritual awareness. ARDS RETREAT
CENTRE DONEGAL. 5th 6th and 7th February. Phone 074 93 84015 or e mail info@ardsfriary.ie

 

 

 

Special Diocesan Mass: The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with special needs, and their family and friends, will take place in St. Joseph’s Church, Gallaigh, Derry on Saturday 24th April 2010. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion at the Mass please contact the Catechetical Centre on (028) 71264087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

 

We are planning a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land next year (dates not decided yet - probably early June) led by Fr Kevin McElhennon. For 10 days we will follow in the footsteps of Jesus from Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee to Bethlehem and Jerusalem. This once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage will bring to life the people, places and stories of the Bible, and promises to be an enjoyable and enriching experience. Price: £1,190 (price may be less depending on numbers going and is fully inclusive - flights, hotels, breakfast & dinner each day, guide, full tours etc). If you are interested or thinking about going and would like to know more about the pilgrimage, come along to either of the information evenings this Monday (Oct 12) or Wednesday (Oct 14) in Christ the King Church, Strathroy at 8pm (after 7.30pm Mass). Or contact Fr Kevin directly at 028-82251055. See advert below "Footprints of God"

 

 

 

 

Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 16 - 21 July 2010: Application forms are available for any young person aged 14 -15 year old who would like a place on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Special arrangements are made for the youth who will be led by the Pilgrimage Youth Team. For further information please contact, The Pilgrimage Office, 164, Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6UJ or phone (028) 7135 1233.