Sunday 5th April 2009

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

My God, why have you forsaken me?

Jesus said: "I am the resurrection and the life. Do you believe this?" The central reality of our faith as Christians is that Christ has risen from the dead and that he lives among us. Holy Week is the celebration of Christ's journey into this new life; a journey that we are also invited to travel, knowing that he has gone before us, and that he travels with us. It is important to make this week a special time of prayer and reflection. This is done in the frequent gatherings in Church. But we need to take time at a family level and also at a personal level to get in touch with the most inspiring and life-giving love story ever told. Talk to each other this week about all the good things the Lord has done for you. If you are a parent, let each of your family know what she/he means to you. And take a full part in the parish Liturgy.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

Masses

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

Holy Thursday : Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7.30 pm

Good Friday : Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - 3.00 pm
and Stations of the Cross - 7.30 pm

Holy Saturday : Easter Vigil - 8.00 pm

Easter Sunday : 9.00 am and 11.00 am

Sunday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm
Healing Service: Sunday 6.00 pm

Confessions:
Sunday: 6.00 pm
Monday: 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Tuesday: 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Wednesday: 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Thursday: after Evening Mass
Friday: 12.00 - 1.00 pm & 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Saturday: 11.00 - 1.00 pm

Sunday Collection: £ 1,420.00 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 April
Vigil : Bridget Barrett, Kathleen Lynch, Anthony Harkin
9.00: Mary McCrory, Kathleen Duggan
11.00: Mary Gallen, Grace McMenamin, Luke McMenamin

Offertory Procession for April
Vigil: Vera and Pat Catterson
9.00: Eugene and Pat McLaughlin
11.00: McGrath Family

Readers for April : Vigil: Ann Kealey 11.00: Harry Brennan

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

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 7 - Aine McGrath, Conor Harper, Nichole McDaid,

PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES IN OMAGH - 2009
2009 - April 24th & 25th, May 22nd & 23rd, June 19th & 20th - Application Forms available from our priest or apply to The Secretary, ACCORD, Mount St.Columba Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh BT78 5HD or Tel: 028 82242439

HOST FAMILIES REQUIRED : Have you 3 weeks to spare in July? Chernobyl Children’s Aid needs you. Could you give a Chernobyl child a recuperating holiday? This can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Weekly activities are organised and translators are available at all times. To take a child out of a contaminated area even for a week can boost their immune system to one year. Contact: Dominic on 71383523 or 07980092493

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (1, 2), 5, 3, 6, 4, 7 - Alice Sweeney wins £100 - Next Week Jackpot £350

Seniors & Reserves - have their first league fixture on Sunday 5th April at home to Drumragh. Reserves at 2.15 pm and Seniors 3.45 pm. All players at pitch for 1.30 pm sharp

LOTTO EXTRA - will run from April 2009 until March 2010 please contact any Committee Member

Coaching for Under 10s, 8s & 6s - BOYS AND GIRLS - continues on Saturdays at 10.00 am at Marius McHugh Park

NO FUNDAMENTAL TRAINING U8 & U6 - On Monday 6th or Easter Monday 13th April. It will recommence on Monday 20th April at 6 pm. All parents and children are asked to attend this special coaching session with Joe McMahon

U14s - Away to Gortin on Tuesday 7th April. Leaving chapel carpark at 6.15 pm

OPEN MONTHLY MEETING - Monday 6th April 8pm in St Patrick’s Hall. Everyone should attend

TRÓCAIRE BOXES - It would be appreciated if you could return Trócaire Boxes to the Church this week

DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK - Sunday 7th June. Bishop Hegarty will celebrate the Mass

PARISH ENVELOPES - will be distributed this week

ULSTER PROJECT 2009 - COLOUR ME BEAUTIFUL - Hosted by Shauna Cathcart (Doherty) in Derg Valley Care, 33 Main Street (opposite Walls) on Friday 17th April - starting 8.00 pm. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served - Admission £3.00

Ulster Project 2009 - would like to thank everyone for attending the Quiz on Wednesday night. It was a huge success

APOSTOLIC WORK - EASTER DRAW -

1st Prize : Anna McHugh, 89 Dunteague Road
2nd Prize : James McCrea, St Patrick’s PS -
3rd Prize : Hannah McHugh, Lurganbuoy Road
4th Prize : Rose McNulty, Castlefin Park - 5th Prize : Una Lynch, 92 Castlefin Road

Consolation Prizes : Stephen McBride, Drumquin - F O’Donnell c/o 93 Dunteague Road, Drumquin

ART EXHIBITION - By Our Local Border Arts Group - 2nd April - 8th April from 12 - 4 pm daily. At Watts Shoe Shop. Everyone welcome - Admission FREE

CONRADH NA GAEILGE - SCHOLARSHIPS - Anyone from the Parish attending the Gaeltacht should make application to Maoliosa McHugh, Castlefin Road or Geraldine McHugh, Silverhill Road. Apply in Irish before 30th April

BARROWFIELD NIGHT AT THE RACES & DANCE - Saturday 11th April
In “Charlie Lynch’s” - Races at 9.00 pm - Music by : White Lightening - Dancing from 10.30 pm - 1.00 am - £3.00

OLD TIME DANCE - Friday 17th April - In St Patrick’s Hall - Adm: £5.00
Music by : Country Cousins - Dancing 10.30 pm - 1 am - All proceeds to Parish Funds

BARROWFIELD F.C. LOTTO – JACKPOT £1440 - 7, 8, 15, 16
Winner : Padraig Corry, Castlefin Park - wins £30

SPECIAL DIOCESAN MASS - for those with Special Needs, their families and friends will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh on Saturday 9th May at 3 pm. Bishop Hegarty will celebrate Mass. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion Mass contact the Catechetical Centre 71264087