Sunday, 1st November 2009

All Saints.

Jesus said to his disciples and to the crowd: "How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven." The Beatitudes are given to us as the way of life for all Christians and for anyone who wants to live life to the full. To be poor in spirit does not mean that we think that we are no good. At times this is how it is passed on to us. It does mean to be in touch with the wonders of who we are, how good we are, but to know that all of that is gift, not possession. We have so much and yet we either take it for granted or we are only aware of what we don't have. This week is a call to be in touch with our richness and be filled with gratitude and gladness. How important this is for every married couple if they are to live their marriage fully. It is also very important for families to rejoice in each other. And our faith community is so full of the goodness of people and richness of Christ. To be a saint is to be a person of gratitude.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 1st November 2009

All Saints

First Reading Apocalypse 7: 2-4, 9-14
I saw a huge Number, impossible to count, of people from every nation, race, tribe and language.

Second Reading 1 John 3: 1-3
Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by letting us be called God’s children.

Gospel Matthew 5: 1-12
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.

Masses

ALL SAINTS: Monday is the commemoration of all the faithful departed

MASSES: 10.00 am and 7.30 pm

Confessions: after 10.00 am Mass and 7pm that day

Confessions: Saturday: after 10.00am Mass and 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Sunday Collection: £ 1,455 and € 105 Thank you for your generosity
Mission Sunday Collection: £1018 many thanks for your support

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night @ 9 pm Whist on Thursday night @ 8.30 pm

Legion of Mary

meets every Monday at 6.30 pm

in the meeting room in church.

New members welcome.

MASS - for all deceased members of the Legion of Mary on Friday 6th November at 7.30 pm

Eucharistic Ministers for November
Vigil : Jean Coyle, Marie Devenney, Patricia McGlynn
9.00: Anthony Harkin, Avril Campbell
11.00: Seamus Duffy, Margaret Cassidy, Annette McAleer

Offertory Procession for November
Vigil: Brian and Jacqueline McDaid
9.00: Gerry and Mary McHugh
11.00: Francis and Kathleen Coyle

Readers for November : Vigil: Kieran Gallen 11.00:

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Kathleen Arkinson, Mary McGlinchey, Margaret Gillespie

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 5 – Daire Keyes, Anna Harper, Amy Leigh McGuire, Aaron McGlinchey, Emma McMenamin, Karl Barrett

CHOIR - Is requested to sing on Wednesday 4th November at the Pioneer Mass
1st Saturday 7th November 2009 - all choir members to attend. New members welcome

PARISH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Keep Free - Tuesday 1st December 2009

IONA CARMELITE RETREAT CENTRE, TERMONBACCA - TEL 71262512

The Monthly Devotions in honour of Our Lady - Tuesday 3rd November - starting with Confessions at 7.30 pm - followed by Rosary and Mass - finishing around 10.00 pm

One Day Retreat for Senior Citizens - Tuesday 10th November - Registration from 10.30 am finishing around 5.00 pm - Cost £15 or €18 - includes four course lunch - Payment on the day

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: 27/10/09 (6, 4, 3,) 1, 2, 5, 7 - Amy McGuckin & Marie McHugh wins £50 each - Next week Jackpot £375

A.G.M. - In St Eugene’s Centre at 1.30 pm sharp on Sunday 15th November 2009

YOUTH PRESENTATION : Friday 6th November 2009

ANNUAL DINNER DANCE - Saturday 28th November - Tickets will be available at Youth Presentation, A.G.M. Tickets £25 each - Music by : “Riff Raff” in the Mellon Country Inn

Well done - to all who are represented the Club in Scór na nOg last Sunday and good luck to all participants in the next round. Many thanks to everyone for all their hard work

TEXAS HOLD’EM - Sportsman’s Inn on Friday 13th November at 9.00 pm sharp

2 Nov.: Norms for Indulgences at the Commemoration of All Souls

1. From 12 o’clock noon on 1 November until midnight on 2 November, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church of oratory and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostle’s Creed. This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed. Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1 November. Communion may be received on any day from 1 to 8 November

2. The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1 to 8 November. The conditions mentioned above apply also for this

APOSTOLIC WORK

Meeting will be held in the conference room of St Patrick’s Church on Wednesday 4th November at 6.30 pm

The sick will be attended this week - Monday Morning: Castlefin Park, Castlefin Road, Brooke Park, Hillview Park, Churchtown Park, Harpur Park, Willowcrest
Monday Afternoon: Kilclean Road, Ashleigh Court, Lurganbuoy Road
Tuesday Morning: Young Crescent, Hawthorn Park, Strabane Road, Main Street, Castlegore Rd
Tuesday Afternoon: Alexander Park, Derg View, Castleview Terrace, Killeter Road, Pollarnon

SCOUTS, BEAVERS & CUBS - Anyone with uniforms and neckerchiefs that they are finished with can they please donate or sell back to the Scout Group. Many thanks for you help

PIONEER MASS AND PRESENTATION OF PINS - Wednesday 4th November at 7.30 pm.

SPAMOUNT CROSS COMMUNITY BOWLING CLUB - Every Tuesday night 8 pm - 10- pm

CONFIRMATION DAY - The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in this Parish by Bishop Lagan on Sunday 7th March 2010 at 11.00 am

SPECIAL INVITATION - ALL CHURCH MUSICIANS - Bishop Seamus Hegarty DD would be delighted if all who are involved in music in any way in their parish could attend a Mass of Dedication in St Eugene’s Cathedral on the Feast of St Cecilia on 22nd November at 7.30 pm

DERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE

led by Bishop Hegarty DD in 16th -21st July 2010

Fare £629 inclusive. Fare may be paid in instalments. Booking forms available in all parishes and from the Pilgrimage Secretary. See poster on Notice Board in Church : or Tel 028 71260293

DUBLIN MARATHON - Well done to Pat O’Loughlin who finished the Marathon in 5 hours 16 mins

BARROWFIELD F.C. - LOTTO - 4, 5, 6, 14 - No winners - Aimie Leonard wins £30

SLIM GYM - AEROBICS every Tuesday night - 8.00 - 9.00 pm - Adm £3.00 - Everyone welcome

“YOU ARE PRECIOUS IN MY SIGHT” - If you are concerned about someone with suicidal feeling phone the Samaritans or consult your GP - Samaritans 0845 9090 90

TABLE QUIZ - In the Crescent Inn on Friday 6th November in Aid of Kenyan Appeal Fund - Your support would be greatly appreciated