The Net - September 2024

The September 2024 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Diocese of Derry and beyond.

The NET is available online as well as hardcopy in all parishes - check your local parish church porch

Coverage in this month's edition includes:

*Youth team impressed by young pilgrims from across Diocese at Mladifest by Lizzie Rea

*Bishop Donal hopes Medjugorje pilgrimage an on-going blessing for Derry youth

*Medjugorje helped me to connect with God and Mother Mary on a more personal level by Peadar Scullion, Bellaghy

*Experiencing Medjugorje strengthened my faith by Edward Scullion, Bellaghy

*Medjugorje memories will be treasured deep within my heart by Kate Donnelly, Bellaghy

*Mladifest deepened appreciation and understanding of my Catholic faith by Kate Gallagher, Maghera

*Praying in Adoration Chapel felt so easy and gave me time to reflect by Mary McKenna, Maghera

*Medjugorje helps in getting closer to God while learning importance of the Rosary by Pauric Flynn, Maghera

HOPE Camps 2024…

*HOPE Camp still a resounding success in its Limavady home

*Spirit of togetherness sealed success for another faith & fun-filled HOPE Claudy-Craigbane

*Another great week of HOPE Banagher helping parish to evolve

*More children enjoyed HOPE Dungiven 2024 thanks to generous donations and volunteers

Young Writers share thoughts on…

*Summer pilgrimages to Italy and Medjugorje

*Youth 2000 Summer Festival

*Victimhood ruining true companionship with Jesus

*The sacredness of new life

*The need for practising Catholic politicians

*Praying through anxiety and letting Our Lady guide us

*A confident faith setting us apart from the world

*Interaction between biases and faith

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Celebrating St Vincent de Paul volunteers…

*Derry SVP Area President, Sean Gallagher shares how Catholic Faith nudged him into action for others

*Root your work in call to holiness and to show compassion of Christ – Bishop Donal

• Newly ordained Dominican, Fr Benedict McGlinchey ready to embrace challenge of ministry outreach
• Dominicans honoured to stand on sacred Dominican ground in Co Derry for celebration of Fr Benedict's first Mass
• Vocations Day
• Sr Clare Crockett Retreat Talk series…I owe my life to Sr Clare - I have never been so happy to be alive – James Bonner
• Pre-order Fr McGlade's 'Five Years Tour in America' – A valuable insight into Drumragh Parish history
• Children's Catechism Club – C3 by Veronica Harley
• We are on a journey…our task is to ensure we listen to Holy Spirit – Bishop Donal reflects on October Synod of Bishops
• What about you? A Question for a New Month by Fr Peter O'Kane
• For the cry of the Earth – Reflection by Sr Nellie McLaughlin
• Through the valley by Fr John McLaughlin ssc
• Eternal Echoes…Timeless Truths for Today's Hearts by Regina Deighan - The Purpose of Mass
• Medieval hand-bells of Derry Diocese by Dr Seán Beattie
• Have a heart by Fr Johnny Doherty CSsR

Irish section by Déaglán Ó Laithbheartaigh…

*Maximilan Kolbe (Maximilian Kolbe)
*Is Sagart Caitliceach Mé (I am a Catholic Priest)

• Eucharistic Adoration in the Diocese
• Liturgical Calendar for September
• Parish Post-its
• Diocesan Diary
• …other Diary Dates
• Quiz Time with Lawrence