Sunday, 4th October 2009

27th Sunday of the Year

Jesus said to the Pharisees – when talking to them about marriage and divorce: ‘They are no longer two therefore, but one body.’ A phenomenon, and one of the very sad features of our world today, is the number of marriages that break down. And we should have the greatest reverence for and compassion towards those people who are in this situation. However the challenge for us is to keep faith in marriage and to reverence the institution of marriage as a vitally important part of God’s plan for our humanity and as one of the sacraments of the Church. Marriage is under all kinds of pressure. It needs to also have all kinds of support from all of us whether we are married or not so that every couple will be encouraged to aim for and work towards the best possible marriage and not settle for mediocrity in their love.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday 4th October 2009

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Day for Life.

First Reading Genesis 2: 18-24
Man and woman are created equally and as husband and wife become one body.

Second Reading Hebrews 2: 9-11
By God’s grace Jesus had to experience death for the salvation of all people.

Gospel Mark 10: 2-16
What God has united, man must not divide.

Living the Sunday Liturgy

PRAYER FOCUS

Forgive our failings.

Question: Do you believe that God loves you as you are?
Do you accept your own failings?

Questions for Action for the week.

For your marriage: How could you as a couple grow in and celebrate your love this week?

For others: Think of some group that is working for marriage. How could you support them this week?

Masses

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

Saturday : 10.00 am and Vigil - 7.00 pm

Sunday : 9.00 am and 11.00 am

Confessions: Monday: 7.00pm - 7.30pm

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

£1,378 and €102 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 October
Vigil : Mary McCrory, Kathleen Duggan, Marie Devenney
9.00: Mary Gallen, Grace McMenamin
11.00: Bridgett Barrett, Kathleen Lynch, Seamus Duffy

Offertory Procession for October
Vigil: Harper Family
9.00: Paddy Carlin and Peter McCullagh
11.00: Jimmy Duffy and John McCallion

Readers for October : Vigil: Maureen Lynch 11.00: Ann Marie Anderson

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

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 1 – Eoin Byrne, Aoife Byrne, Gavin Kelly,
Laura Lee Penrose, Casey McHugh, Maria McLaughlin

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71 384488

PIONEER MASS - For Pioneers, their Family and Friends in St Mary’s Chapel, Ardmore, Derry on Sunday 18th October at 3 pm. Bus leaving Chapel Carpark at 1.15 pm. For details and bookings contact : Ann Harkin 81670693

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

TRÓCAIRE’S ANNUAL GLOBAL GIFTS - Ideal chance to purchase real Christmas Gifts for the poor developing countries which are also items vital to simple survival- such as food, water, shelter, animals etc. In 2009 Trócaire is looking for voluteers in Derry diocese to help promote these life changing gifts in your parish or community. If you or a friend can give a day or two contact Lawrence McBride (NW representative) on 71 357288 or Imcbride@trocaire.ie

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (7, 3, 2) 6, 4, 1, 5 - Frances Brogan wins £100 - Next week Jackpot £300

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

Annual Golf Classic took place on Friday 25th September many thanks to all our sponsors and to all the teams who took part - your support is greatly appreciated

Winner of the Powa Kaddy : Patsy Brogan, Omagh

ANNUAL DINNER DANCE - Saturday 28th November 2009
Congratulations to the Under 10 team on winning the O’Doherty Memorial Tournament in Strabane on Saturday. Well done boys

ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI PRIMARY SCHOOL (formerly Drumnabey PS)
The Board of Governors invite members of the community, clergy, the BOG, staff, pupils and parents, both past and present, to the Official Blessing of our school, on Thursday 8th October at 11.45 am. This special occasion will be officiated by the Most Reverend Bishop Seamus Hegarty. Everyone is most welcome - Mrs Kiera McCallan, Principal

A Church Gate Collection will take place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October - On 22nd October one of our Parishoners Eimhear O’Kane will be travelling to Fageras in Romania with Sacred Heart College, Omagh. All money raised will go directly to buying medical supplied and equipment for the baby clinic

DERRY DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL CENTRE - “Choosing your Future” - a conference with Jean Vanier in the Millennium Forum Derry - Wednesday 21st October - 10 am - 1.30 pm. This is for young people but there are a limited number of tickets available for adults costing £15. To book contact : Derry Diocesan Centre - 71 264087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org

NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN - Must be left with Teresa or Seamus before 12.00 on Fridays

SACRED HEART COLLEGE - Music Department presents Memorable Melodies - Past and Present pupils on Thursday 22nd October 2009 at 7.30 pm - Strule Arts Centre - Tickets £8 - £5 conc

PAT O’LOUGHLIN is planning to do his 30th Dublin Marathon on Monday 26th October for MS Research at Walton MS Unit Liverpool. Pat is the only person north of the border and one of only 25 people in the world to have completed all 29 Dublin Marathons. Pat would appreciate your support

WHITE CANE WALK - Saturday 10th October 2009 - Walkers Wanted. For sponsor sheets, maps or more information contact staff at RNIB, 10 James Street, Omagh BT78 1DH - Tel: 82 250220 email:
IanRoss@rnib.org.uk

BODYFIT - Continues on Thursdays at 7.00 pm sharp - £3.50 in St Patrick’s Hall - Suitable for beginners, intermediate, advanced - male and female. Work at your own pace

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

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

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