Fr Patrick Doherty, PP 816 71393

Fr Colm O’Doherty, CC 816 61475

Sunday 6th April 2008

Third Sunday of Easter

REFLECTION

On the road to Eammaus, the disciples were slow to recognize Jesus or understand why he had to die and rise from the dead. Jesus explained the scriptures to them and they then recognized him in the breaking of bread. Our celebration of the Eucharist reflects their experience. We listen with open hearts to the scriptures, we hear Jesus speak to us, and we recognize and receive him in the bread which is his Body.

Sunday Collection: £ 1,402.00 Thank you for your generosity

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night @ 9 pm – IN ST PATRICK’S HALL
Whist on Thursday night @ 8.30 pm – Snowball rolling

Legion of Mary meets every Monday at 6.30 pm in the meeting room in church. New members welcome

Eucharistic Ministers for April
Vigil : Maureen Lynch and Mary Gallen
9.00: Alice Lynch and Kathleen Lynch
11.00: Margaret Cassidy and Mary McCrory

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

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

Church Cleaners this week – Ruby Catterson, Celine Catterson, Ann James,
Marie McMenamin, Anne Marie Anderson, Betty Dolan

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 3 - Emma Campbell, Sarah Campbell, James Campbell, Kevin Shaughnessy, Seafra Gallagher, Niko Svanias, Mathew Traynor

DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 16-21 JULY 2008
Application forms are available for any young person aged 14-15 years old who would like a place on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Special arrangements are made for the youth who will be lead by the Pilgrimage Youth Team.

The Lourdes Pilgrimage would be grateful for volunteers who are qualified nurses to work as part of the care team. For further details contact The Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ or Tel 71 260293

FIRST COMMUNION – Saturday 7th June 2008 at 11.00 am

CONFIRMATION – Bishop Lagan will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in Castlederg on Sunday 11th May 2008 at 11.00 am

TRÓCAIRE BOXES – It would be appreciated if you could return your Trócaire Box as soon as possible

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (1, 5, 2) 3, 6, 4, 7 – Marie McHugh, 83 Hillview Park - wins £100 each
Next week Jackpot £2,000
Seniors & Reserves - Away to ER O’Neill’s at 2.15 pm & 3.45 pm
Training Continues - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30 pm at pitch
Minors - were beaten on Wednesday by a narrow margin against Aghyaran. At home to Urney on Wednesday 9th April at 7.00 pm
Under 12s & Primary School coaching for all boys and girls will continue on Saturday mornings at 10.00 am at Marius McHugh Park
Up to date information can be found on www.caisleannadeirgegac.org
MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE: Rain Jackets, Hoodies, Home & Away Jerseys, Tracksuit Jackets, Short and Socks - Contact : Jo Lynch, 59 Castlefin Park, Castlederg
A Meeting to plan for the “Club Fun Day” will be held on Thursday 10th April 2008 at 8.30 pm at Marius McHugh Park. Anyone interested in helping to develop this event or assisting in any way please come along

POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR APRIL
GENERAL: That even in difficult and complex situations of present-day society, Christians may never tire of proclaiming with their lives Christ’s resurrection, the sources of hope and peace
MISSION: That future priests in young Churches may be ever more seriously formed culturally and spiritually in order to evangelise their respective countries and the whole world

NAÍSCOIL NA DEIRGE - Castlederg’s Irish-Medium Pre-School - Information Night
Thursday 10th April 2008 at 7.30 pm in St Patrick’s Parochial Hall - ALL WELCOME
For more information contact : Gearóidín : 07933595760 or Maolíosa : 07724484840

ST EUGENE’S YOUTH CENTRE - Meeting of Committee Members on Tuesday 8th April at 8.00 pm in the Centre. ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS MUST ATTEND

BARROWFIELD F.C. LOTTO – JACKPOT £560 - Numbers 6 - 9 - 15 - 17
Winners : Cyril Donaghey - £30
After expenses The Night at The Races presented Clodagh Lynch £800 and
The Castlederg Terminally Ill Fund £500. Many thanks for your support

SPAMOUNT SWIFTS F.C. - MINI LOTTO - JACKPOT STANDS AT £3500
Saturday 01/03/08 11, 19, 20, 21 - NO JACKPOT WINNER - Winners : Paul McHugh and Frances O’Kane wins £25 each

BELFAST MARATHON - Pat O’Loughlin is planning to run the Belfast Marathon on 5th May 2008 for Diabetes Research. Pat is asking for your support. Phone 81671550

CHURCHTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - SILVER CIRCLE DRAW- MARCH
£200 - Aidan Maguire £50 - Bridget McEvoy £50 - Annie Connolly
£50 - Mary McGarvey £50 - Patricia McGarvey
Churchtown would like to thank all subscribers and promoters for participating in the Silver Circle Draw 2007/08

CHURCHTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - are currently recruiting for an I.T. Course for Absolute Beginners commencing Monday 21st April for 6 sessions - starting 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm at St Eugene’s High School. Contact Anita on 81670652 for further information