Sunday 2nd August 2009

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus said to the crowd: ‘Do not work for food that cannot last but work for food that endures to eternal life’. Every one of us has a whole variety of people and things that are important to us. And we don’t want to neglect any of them. However, we all have a great responsibility to set priorities, and to get those priorities right. That is what Jesus is calling us to this week. The most important things are those that last forever like love, faith, hope. And the most important people are those of our own families and communities. Married couples need to make their marriage their priority. Parents need to make their family their priority. As people of faith we need to make our parish our priority. All this means that other things and people become less important while not neglecting them.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 2nd August 2009.

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Exodus 16:2-4.12-15
God feeds his people in the desert.

Second Reading Ephesians 4:17.20-24
Paul urges the Ephesians to live lives in keeping with their baptismal calling.

Gospel John 6:24-35
Jesus declares that he himself is the true bread from heaven.

Masses

Monday : 7.30 pm Tuesday : 10.00 am Wednesday : 7.30 pm
Thursday : 10.00 am First Friday : 10.00 am and 7.30 pm

Saturday : 10.00 am and Vigil - 7.00 pm
Sunday : 9.00 am, 11.00 am

Confessions: Monday: 7.00pm - 7.30pm Friday: 7.00 pm - 7.30 pm
Saturday: after 10.00am Mass and 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Sunday Collection: £ 1,540.00 Thank you for your generosity

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

Eucharistic Ministers for July
Vigil : Mary McCrory, Kathleen Duggan, Luke McMenamin
9.00: Mary Gallen, Grace McMenamin
11.00: Bridget Barrett, Kathleen Lynch, Maureen Lynch

Offertory Procession for July
Vigil: Eamon and Mary Coyle
9.00: Hilary and Kathleen Lynch
11.00: Vincent and Kathleen Duggan

Readers for July : Vigil: Marie Connolly 11.00: Philomena Doherty

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Mary McAnea, Denise Gallagher, Bernie Breen, Annie Quinn, Vera Harvey, Geraldine McHale

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 8 – Liam Harper, Connor Logue, Shannon Hamilton, Chloe Hamilton, Martin O’Donnell, Caolan Caterson

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71 384488

WHITEOAKS REHABILITATION CENTRE - If you are concerned about your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or gambling, staff in White oaks Rehabilitation Centre ROI 074 9384400 or NI 00353 749384400 provide a confidential counselling service for individuals, couples or families

A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA

(NEST)

Are you burdened by feelings of guilt or shame? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety and/or low self-esteem? If you were able to break free from the pain of what has happened to you, would your life be different? The NEST Programme will enable you to do just that and also give you resources to deal with present and future life tasks. For more info telephone - Pastoral Centre, Maghera 028 79642983 or Derry 028 71347220 for assessment for the Autumn course, September 2009

FOUNDATIONS IN LITURGY - One Year Course beginning Tuesday 6th October 2009. “The People of God” - Further information : Secretary, Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE - Tel: 028 71351233 - Email - thronhillcentre@derrydiocese.org

FEASTS THIS WEEK: Tuesday : St John Vianney
Thursday : The Transfiguration of the Lord Saturday : St Dominic

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE SUNDAY, 13TH September, Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Chief Celebrant Cardinal Sean Brady. Guest Speakers : Fr Liam Lawton & Dana. Further details later

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (1, 5,) 7, 6, 4, 3, 2 - Marie McHugh HVP wins £100. Next Week Jackpot £275

Seniors & Reserves: No game this weekend

Under 16 : Home to Urney on Wednesday 5th August at 7.15 pm - Away to Michael Cussacks on Wednesday 12th August at 7.15 pm - Home to Gortin on Wednesday 19th August at 7.15 pm

Under 12 : Home to Drumragh on Monday 3rd August at 7 pm - Away to Newtownstewart on Monday 10th August at 7 pm - Away to Strabane on Thursday 13th August - Home to Aghyaran on Monday 17th August at 7 pm

Under 8 - Blitz on Saturday 15th August at 10.30 am in Loughmacrory

NOTE CHANGE OF TIME - Coaching for Under 12s, 10s, 8s & 6s - BOYS & GIRLS - Saturdays 11.00 am & Wednesdays 7 pm - Children are asked to bring their own drinks

Merchandise: available contact : Jo Lynch - Jerseys, shorts, socks, bags, hoodies etc

Website for up to date information : www.caisleannadeirgegac.org

DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING MEETING - On Thursday 6th August at 7 pm in
St Patrick’s Hall. Please return sold tickets to date

KEEP FREE - Friday 25th September 2009 - Annual Golf Classic

The Club is undertaking a Development Fundraising Draw - tickets are available from any Club Member. Your support would be appreciated

Guess the Score winner was John McCrory - well done

MNA NA DEIRGE - Senior Training continues at Marius McHugh Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Under 16 Training Mondays and Wednesdays at Marius McHugh Park at 1.30 pm

INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH A LITTLE MORE?

Thornhill College has a number of short and long courses starting in October and November 2009. Pastoral Ministry : “There is a Variety of Gifts”. Liturgy : “Foundations in Liturgy”. Scripture : “Saint Luke”. Aspects of Faith : “So What Should We Teach Them?”. Personal Development : “Dreams Workshop”. For further info contact Thornhill Centre 71351233

YOUTH 2000 FESTIVAL - In Clonmacnois from Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th August

MALAWI APPEAL - A container is being filled with - Old Bicycles, Medical Equipment, Old Text Books or Exercise Books - Stacking Chairs, Old Sports Gear (Jerseys, Trainers etc) Shoes - Contact : Tar Lynch 07742227270

REMINDER OF SERVICES AVAILABLE AT TYRONE COUNTY HOSPITAL - You can attend the Cardiac Assessment Unit in Tyrone County Hospital at any time. Should you develop pain in the chest, shortness of breath, palpations or fainting episodes - the nursing staff can assess your heart. You can refer yourself or be sent by your General Practitioner to this Cardiac Unit. The Unit is open throughout the 24 hours - everyday 7 days a week - For Advice - call 028 82 833129. In emergency call Cardiac Ambulance 028 82 249149

ACCORD PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES - Will take place in the Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh on October 16th & 17th - November 13th & 14th and December 4th & 5th. Booking - telephone 028 82242439 or email : accordomagh@btopenworld.com

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE : are recruiting 30 enthusiastic people to sign up to the Cycle Vietnam in April 2010. A £250 registration fee is requested and minimum sponsorship applies. Please contact Sarah Gallagher on 71 269898 or sarah.gallagher@childrenincrossfire.org