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.

October

October days

bring their mix of weathers 

that somehow speak

of fleeting joys and sorrows. 

October news

has magnified the horrors 

of intolerance

where accommodation of difference 

is no longer possible

and 'the other'  remains the enemy. 

October leaves

still speak of letting go

and terminality 

and knowledge that in the dying

a hope can still be found. 

Great God of All

free us from the limits

of false possession

so that we can learn

that neither land, nor life,

nor might, nor breath are ours

and through these octobering days

may each heart again be open

to the balm of generous compassion

where the other is your gift 

and a channel of your love.   

(Sr Perpetua) 

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MEMORY'S GIFTING - A Morning Retreat

Led by Fr Paschal, this retreat allows us to visit our experience of love and loss in reverence.  In remembering we touch both gratitude, longing, and the acceptance of the unfinished.

Retreat includes Contemplation, Input , Personal Time and Celebration of Eucharist 

Date: Saturday 11th November

Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Venue: An Grianan Hotel, Burt. 

For details and to register: Please contact Erin via 07736832458 0r secretary@thornhillministries.co.uk

Training of Ministers of Holy Communion 

An afternoon 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. 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: Sunday 19th November

Time: 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Venue: Termonbacca Retreat Centre

For details and to register: Please contact Erin via 07736832458 0r secretary@thornhillministries.co.uk