Sunday 8th March 2009

2nd Sunday of Lent

This Is My Son, The Beloved

"It is wonderful for us to be here." Peter made this enthusiastic statement in the story of the Transfiguration, which is given to us this Sunday for our inspiration in faith. Each of us has a right to be able to make this same statement in our following of Christ. It is also one of the most important responsibilities we have to each other to make that possible. We do this by working together to build our parish into a real community of faith and hope. It means everyone being willing to take their full part in the life of the parish. We do it by making our homes into places of joy and happiness. Again, each person, no matter how young, has a part to play in bringing this about. Married couples do it for each other by working on the quality of their relationship of love in terms of tenderness and affection. This takes dedicating time for each other and using that time well.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

Masses

Monday : 7.30 pm Tuesday : 10.00 am

Wednesday : 7.30 pm

Thursday : 10.00 am

First Friday : 10.00 am

Saturday : 10.00 am and Vigil - 7.00 pm

Sunday : 9.00 am and 11.00 am

Confessions:

Monday : 7.00 pm - 7.30 pm
Saturday : After 10.00 am Mass and 6.00 - 7.00 pm

Sunday Collection: £ 1,630.00 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

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

Eucharistic Ministers for March
Vigil : Maureen Lynch, Annette McAleer, Patricia McGlynn
9.00: Pat McLaughlin, Marie McSorley
11.00: Margaret Ann Gormley, Pat O’Loughlin, Marie Devenney

Offertory Procession for March
Vigil: John McGlynn and Family
9.00: Colm and May Sharkey
11.00: Lynch Family, Brooke Park

Readers for March : Vigil: Maolíosa McHugh 11.00: Philomena Doherty

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

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 3
Sarah Campbell, James Campbell, Niko Svanias, Matthew Traynor

PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES IN OMAGH - 2009
2009 - March 20th & 21st, 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

APOSTOLIC WORK: Honorary membership subscriptions for Apostolic Work are collected annually. Envelopes will be collected on 7th & 8th March. Living and deceased family members can be enrolled. The usual donation is £2. Mass will be offered during Lent for all Honorary Members. All your donations and fund-raising by Apostolic Work is given directly to missionaries known to us who are working in Third World Countries to relieve victims of aids, famine and extreme poverty

Tickets for Apostolic Work Easter Draw in aid of the Missions will be on sale in St Patrick’s Hall before bingo on Tuesday 10th March. The Draw will be held on 31st March

TRÓCAIRE BOXES available at the Church Porch today

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - Helpline Number- 028 71384488

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (3, 4), 7, 5, 1, 2, 6 - Jo Lynch - Moochie Coyle - E McKay, Drumquin, Frances Campbell, wins £25 each - Next Week Jackpot £275
Senior Challenge game on Sunday 8th March at 11.30 am against Lifford at Marius McHugh Park

SENIOR SCOR- Congratulations to Kerrie McDaid our Solo Singer and our Instrumental Group, Aine Nuggent, Mark McHugh, Martin Doherty and Adrian Doherty who represented the Club in the Tyrone County Final at the weekend. They did our club and themselves proud. The Instrumental Group came second in their section and Kerrie despite an excellent performance was unlucky on the night. The club would like to thank everyone who has participated, helped and supported the club in scor this year

Cardiac Screening for those aged between 14 and 35 will be carried out in Castlederg on 28th and 29th March. Anyone wishing to avail of this screening at a reduced price of £20 contact John McGoldrick for an application form

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

MONTHLY MEETING: Monday 9th March at 8 pm in St Patrick’s Hall

GUIDES, BRIGNIS AND CYGNETS - INVESTITURE for children and leaders will take place on Monday 9th March at 7.30 pm Mass. Parents and children are invited to attend

SCOUTS, CUBS, BEAVERS, GUIDES & BRIGINIS & CYGNETS - ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE -The above groups will parade with The Carncorn Band from St Patrick’s PS to the Church for Mass at 11.00 am

ST PATRICK’S NIGHT DANCE - Tuesday 17th March - In St Patrick’s Hall
Music by : Country Traditions at 10 pm - £5.00 - All Proceeds to Parish Funds

BIG ANNUAL WHIST DRIVE - Keep Free - Sunday 29th March for Annual Whist Drive in St Patrick’s Hall

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE - will be held in Castlederg High School - Tuesday 10th March 2.15 pm - 4 pm and 5.15 pm - 8 pm. New donors always needed

PARISH MUSICIANS : An afternoon workshop for choirs of the Tyrone Deanery will be held from 2.00 - 4.00 pm on Saturday 21st March in St Patrick’s Hall, Castlederg. Music to include pieces for Holy Week and Easter. Cost £3 per person. To book, ring 81661475 or 71351233

Paula’s Run & Breast Cancer Campaign Friendship Walk - Sunday 15th March 2009 - A 5km (3.1 miles) run and walk, in aid of The Paula Gallen Pink Ribbon Tribute Fund at The Breast Cancer Campaign and Castlederg Palliative Care Fund. The walk & run will set out at 1 pm from Derg Valley Leisure Centre. You can register on-line at www.paulasrun.com or on the day at the Leisure Centre at 11.30 am. The Fee is £5 or €5. Registration forms, sponsor forms and route information on above web-site. Prizes in all categories. Fancy Dress/Pink Outfits very welcome

BARROWFIELD F.C. LOTTO – JACKPOT £1420 - 1, 7, 9, 14
Winner :Gerry McHugh, 16 Stoney Heights - wins £30

WORKSHOP ON MARRIAGE - Renew your wedding vows. Marriage Encounter is a weekend away (Friday 8 pm - Sunday 5 pm) for married couples of all ages with a stable relationship. Couples explore, in complete privacy, how to come to a deeper mutual understanding of each other. Date for next Marriage Encounter Weekend is : 27th - 29th March, Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry - Phone 90626503 or 71350612

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