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27th July 2008 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it No Shortcuts The Manual of Zen Buddhism by Cheng-tao ke tells us that the sage: walks always by himself, goes about always by himself; Compare that Buddhist sage to the biblical one found in today’s First Reading. There, Solomon prays for a discerning mind one that can distinguish between good and evil, to enable him to govern Gods people fairly. No elitism there. No focus on a lean and hungry look. Outward appearance means nothing to God. And, there’s no aloofness either. No indifference to other peoples plight. Quite the opposite, in fact. Biblical wisdom is geared to engagement, to service, to responsibility. The wise one is he, or she, who knows how to live well with others. Biblical wisdom is outward looking. While it comes from on high its found at the coalface. Its found in those who don’t settle for the sidelines, who are not afraid to make the journey to authentic self. As Robert Jingen Gunn puts it in Journeys Into Emptiness (p. 7): Yet we remain deeply ambivalent about becoming ourselves. Afraid of the anxiety that attends self-knowledge, afraid of the possible demands of authentic life, we run away, hiding in false selves, or smaller selves, avoiding the challenge of our true self. North West Romanian Fund The North West Romanian Fund has been visiting Romania since the revolution in 1989. In these years we have refurbished orphanages, delivered supplies to other orphanages and hospitals etc. BAPTISM - We welcome Shea Daniel Doherty, Meehans, Terrace; Lily Louise Mclaughlin, Sevenoaks; Samuel Mark Young Lee-McNamara, Butlers Wharf; Darragh Jayden McCobb, Strabane Old Road; Ben Patrick Sweeney, Prehen Road, Taylor Marie Moore, Clonmeen Drive, Cora Isobel Harkin, Butlers Wharf, Matthew & Thomas McLaughlin, Summer Meadows. +Rest in Peace+ The following are remembered at this time of the Anniversaries of their deaths: May these and all who sleep in Christ find in God’s presence light, happiness and peace.
Glendermott/Strathfoyle Parish Savings – There will be no collection of savings on Monday, 4th August. OFFERTORY COLLECTION - Glendermott: £3,210.00 Strathfoyle: £655.00 Derry City will be running their annual 4-day Football Camp at the Brandywell from 28th – 31st July. Please contact the Derry City office on 7128 1333 for an application form. Prayer for Vocations - Lord Jesus, You said to you disciples: ‘The harvest indeed is great but the labourers are few.’ We ask that we may know and follow the vocation to which you have called us. We pray for those called to serve: those whom you have called, those you are calling now, and those you will call in the future. May they be open and responsive to the call of serving your people. Amen. O Jesus, send labourers into your fields, which are awaiting holy apostles, saintly priests, heroic missionaries, and dedicated sisters and brothers. Enkindle in the hearts of men and women the spark of a vocation. Grant that Christian families may desire to give your Church helpers in the work of tomorrow. Amen SUNDAY EVENING DEVOTIONS as announced MARRIAGES: Three months notice must be given before the date of marriage. Details for marriage preparation can be obtained from www.gettingmarried.ie. ANNIVERSARIES: If you wish to have the name of your loved one placed in the newsletter, please contact the Parish Office before 3pm on Thursdays. Contact Details
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