Thornhill Ministries

Responding to the Hunger for God in Our Time

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 077 368 32 458

www.thornhillministries.co.uk                       email:thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org 

Welcome to Thornhill Ministries, where our team offers a variety of responses

to those who hunger for meaning... for God...

We provide opportunities for reflection and  for deeper exploration.

The Word of God is at the heart of our ministries as we strive towards an integrated spirituality.

November Remembering

Memory's gift to each of us is to redeem

the before and after sequences of life

and in the recall we visit again what is precious

what has shaped us

what has pained us

what has called us to newness

and allowed us to become. 

In the secret corners of my mind

I feel the brailled remembrance of another's touch

I glimpse in semi-visions once familiar contours

I hear the songs of childhood

the melodies of love

and the music that has followed me through life.

In my November remembering

teach me O Lord to treat with compassion

the falterings and stumblings of my history

And as I pray for those

for whom the historybook has closed

let there be a resting in Your eternity

a holding in Your perfect peace

and a freedom in the place

where remembering is no more. .    

Amen

(Sr Perpetua) 

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Sourcing the Hope

Led by Philip McParland this retreat morning is an opportunity for us to explore soul space as Pilgrims of Hope. Philip's accompaniment is a gentle and Scripture-based.  Am oasis day to nourish the soul. All welcome. Pre-registration with Erin advised.   

Date: Saturday 16th November

Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Venue: An Grianan Hotel, Burt. 

For details/to register: Please contact Erin via 07736832458 0r thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org

Training of Ministers of Holy Communion 

Training Evening for those nominated by their parish to become a Minister of Holy Communion

This is open to those who are preparing to become Ministers of Holy Communion in their parish for teh first time. The training will look at aspects of this ministry that allow us to serve our communities as well as attending to practical norms and guidance for those involved. 

Date: Tuesday 12th November      Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Venue: Holy Cross College, Melmount Road, Strabane.

Date: Wednesday 13th November   Time: 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm

Venue: Emmaus Room, Pennyburn, Buncrana Road, Pennyburn.

To Register your interest Please contact your Parish Priest 

For details Please contact Erin via 07736832458 0r thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org

A Celebration of Cribs

A most beautiful preparation for the coming Feast of Christmas

Thornhill Ministries presents a unique collection of cribs - each representing  the Nativity scene. This is an opportunity to see the first Christmas in a variety of materials, shapes, sizes and nationalities. Many of the cribs are accompanied by a background story provided by the owners.   The display is very reflective and is a most beautiful preparation for the coming Feast of Christmas. It is a particular attraction for the young. Open to all. There is no cahrge. However, a small donation at the door would be welcome.

Date: Saturday 30th November Time: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

            Sunday 1st December        Time: 11:00 am - 5:30 pm

Venue: 'The Den' (beside Sr Mary's Church) , Melmount Road, Strabane.