World Mission Sunday celebrations take place over the weekend of the 18th of October. The theme Together we can do more – blessed are the peacemakers, reminds us that the Universal Church family is a global community that must stand together if it is to do more. It also recognises overseas missionaries as peacemakers, who like Jesus Christ, emulate love and harmony as they attempt to reunite fragile people from fractured communities, with God and each other.
A Series of Presentations on Mission Today
Throughout October, the Diocese of Derry Mission team are offering a series of presentations on what mission means in today's society. Each presentation is free and will be available online through Zoom. They will consist of a short film, discussion on the topic and a chance to ask questions.
Mission Spirituality Today
Presented by Noel Bradley
Mission Spirituality Today in the light of social justice and destruction of the environment.
Noel Bradley a native of Buncrana and is married with two children. He is a retired Missionary with training in theology (DD), facilitation and spiritual direction
DATES: Thursday's 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th October.
Time: 7:30pm
To take part, send an email to: buncranafaith@gmail.com to receive address and password for Zoom call.
Sacramental Mission of Marriage
Presented by Madeline and Tom McCully – Marriage Encounter Ireland
DATE: Wednesday, 21st October
Time: 7:00pm
To take part, send an email to: obarrett.lk@outlook.com to receive address and password for Zoom call.
DATE: Wednesday, 28th October
Time: 7:00pm
To take part, send an email to: obarrett.lk@outlook.com to receive address and password for Zoom call.obarrett.lk@outlook.com
The Call to Follow Christ: The Great Adventure
Presented by Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly
Martina and Elaine will share their experiences of following Jesus and the call to trust and abandonment to God's will.
Martina and Elaine were Adoration Sisters serving in the congregation for five years until it grew too small to sustain their formation. They are living in Downpatrick where they have been working as pilgrim guides on St Patrick's Way. Before entering religious congregation Martina was a BBC political correspondent for around 15 years while Elaine was a practising barrister for 23 years.
DATE: Tuesday, 27th October
Time: 7:00pm
To take part, send an email to: jim@wmi.ie to receive address and password for Zoom call.jim@wmi.ie
Unpacking Laudato Si'
Presented by Oliver Barrett
Oliver Barrett - Masters Student, studying theology and the Dominican University in Brussels.
DATES: Sunday, 11th and Sunday, 25th October
Time: 3:00pm
To take part, send an email to: obarrett.lk@outlook.com to receive address and password for Zoom call.obarrett.lk@outlook.com
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