TODAY – 19^th JANUARY 2014
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WORLD DAY FOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
Jesus came as the Servant of God to serve the deepest needs of people. He offered his life to remove the tragedy of sin from human life and so restore us to peace with God, and each other.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
JANUARY 18^th – 25^th 2014
Theme: “Is Christ Divided?”
(based on 1 Corinthians 1:13)
Church Unity Week continues until Saturday, January 25^th.  During this time we are asked to pray in a special way for unity among all Christians.
PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
Father of all creation through the power of your Spirit You sent in the fullness of time your Son, Jesus Christ to live among us and to make us one.  May the example of His life continue to inspire all Christians.  As we journey together towards the celebration of this New Year may the unity He signifies bind us together in love.  Amen

INTERDENOMINATIONAL SERVICE
CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
SLIGO
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24^th – 8.00 P.M.
Homilist: RIGHT REV BISHOP S. FERRAN GLENFIELD
Church of Ireland Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh
All are welcome to attend.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN THE CATHEDRAL & PARISH

JANUARY
Sat. 18 – Sat. 25th             Church Unity Week
Sun. – 19th                          Confirm our Children – 10.30am Mass
Friday – 24th                       Interdenominational Service      8.00 pm
Sunday – 26th                    Do This in Memory of Me –  10.30 am. Mass

FEBRUARY
Saturday – 1st                    St. Brigid’s Day – Crosses blessed at 8.00 am and 10.30 am Masses
Sunday – 2^nd                        Day for Consecrated Life – Members of Religious Orders will renew their vows at 12 noon Mass
Monday – 3^rd                      Feast of St. Blaise – Blessing of Throats at 8.00 am and 10.30 am Masses
Sunday – 16^th                      Do this in Memory of Me – 10.30 am. Mass

READINGS FOR SUNDAY NEXT JANUARY 26th
1^st : Is. 8:23-9:3;
2^nd : 1 Cor.: 1:10-13. 17;
Gospel: Matt. 4:23.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Lord, help me to befriend the lonely, protect children and work for the rights of all. Amen.

FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
Mon 20^th St Fabian, pope & martyr; St Sebastian, martyr;
Tues 21^t-st: St Agnes, virgin & martyr;
Weds 22^nd: St Vincent, deacon & martyr;
Fri 24^th St Francis de Sales, bishop & doctor of the Church.

ALTAR SOCIETY – NEW MEMBERS REQUIRED
Our Altar Society would welcome the addition of new members. If you could spare some time please contact Helen on 087 261 5323. Thank you.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
AUGUST 28 to SEPTEMBER 2, 2014.
Please consider joining the Elphin Diocese on this Sacred Pilgrimage this year!  For details and Booking Forms please contact the Parish Office on 916 2670 or Joe Walsh Tours 143 Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2. Tel: 01 241 0800. Thank you.

REST IN PEACE
Your prayers are asked for the repose of the souls of:
DAN WALSH, Dublin, brother of Michael Walsh, Oakfield Road and
KITTY McKAY, Shannon Oughter.
We also remember with fondness DOREEN MITCHELL wife of Rev Alan Mitchell, Sligo Presbyterian Church who died during the week.
May God grant them eternal rest and comfort and console their bereaved families and friends.

ANNIVERSARIES & REMEMBRANCES
Monday January 20^th: 8am Aaron Christopher McGoldrick;
Tuesday January 21^st: 8a, Annie Kelly; 10.30am Jean Henry;
Wednesday January 22^nd: 8am Bernadette O’Doherty & Mary Harrison; 10.30am 1^st Anniversary Eileen Harrison;
Thursday January 23^rd: 8am Elaine McSharry; 10.30am Nora McDermott;
Friday January 24^th: 8a, John Finan & Deceased Family Members;
Saturday January 25^th: 8am Gerry Keaney; 10.30am Month’s Mind John Gallagher.

CATHEDRAL PARISH – 2200 FAMILIES
THANK YOU for your contribution: Sunday 12^th January
PARISH ENV: €2,884  PL/STAND.ORD €1,453
St Mary’s Presbytery Phone 071 916 2670. Cathedral Sacristy Phone 071 916 1261.
E-mail us at information@sligocathedral.ie
We welcome your comments. Thank you