Sunday, 8th November 2009

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Christian Trust

Jesus said to his disciples: "This poor widow has put more in than all who have contributed to the treasury". Today we judge the importance of things by how much they cost. And we also judge the importance of people by how wealthy they are. Jesus gives us a different way of judging, namely by how generous a person is. Generosity is one of the best signs of how free people are within themselves because the greatest freedom is to love with our whole hearts. So many things block that freedom in us, particularly our need to protect our possessions and to increase them. In the person of the poor widow, Jesus gives us the example of complete freedom. This week we are invited to practise this freedom in our homes and in our community by giving time and attention to one another. We are also asked to give to those in need in our world. How free are you to be generous?

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 8th November 2009

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

First Reading 1 Kings 17; 10-16
In the middle of a famine, a poor widow shares the last of her food with the prophet Elijah and far from losing by so doing, she is enriched.

Second Reading Hebrews 9: 24-28
Through his death Christ has taken our sins upon himself and has opened for us the door to salvation.

Gospel Mark 12: 38-44
In the eyes of others the offering of the widow was the least, but in the eyes of Christ it was the greatest.

Masses

Monday : 7.30 pm Tuesday : 10.00 am

Wednesday : 7.30 pm

Thursday : 10.00 am

Friday : 10.00 am

Saturday : 10.00 am and Vigil : 7.00 pm

Sunday : 9.00 am and 11.00 am

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

SYMPATHY

The Priests and people of the Parish extend their sympathy to the family of

Colm Gallen

who was buried recently

Sunday Collection: £ 1,676 and € 110

Thank you for your generosity

ENVELOPE COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND - For retired Priests

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

Eucharistic Ministers for November
Vigil : Seamus Duffy, Margaret Cassidy, Annette McAleer
9.00: Jean Coyle, Marie Devenney
11.00: Anthony Harkin, Avril Campbell, Patricia McGlynn

Offertory Procession for November
Vigil: Brian and Jacqueline McDaid
9.00: Gerry and Mary McHugh
11.00: Francis and Kathleen Coyle

Readers for November : Vigil: Kieran Gallen 11.00:

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

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 6 –Julie Harkin, Lauren McHugh, Matthew McHugh,
Rebecca Campbell, Sean Hegarty

IONA CARMELITE RETREAT CENTRE, TERMONBACCA

TO BOOK - TEL 71262512
One Day Retreat for Senior Citizens and their friends - Tuesday 10th November - Registration from 10.30 am finishing around 5.00 pm - Cost £15 or €18 - includes four course lunch - Payment on the day

APOSTOLIC WORK - Mass will be offered for deceased members of Apostolic Work on Monday 9th November at 7.30 pm

DERRY DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL CENTRE - Mass for the deceased teachers of the diocese this year will be celebrated in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry on Wednesday 11th November at 7.30 pm. All welcome

MASS FOR DECEASED YOUNG PEOPLE of the Diocese in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty on Sunday 15th November at 3.00 pm

PARISH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Keep Free - Tuesday 1st December 2009

CHOIR PRACTICE - Monday 9th November at 8.00 pm after Mass - We would be grateful for new members - please come along

CONFIRMATION DAY - The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in this Parish by Bishop Lagan on Sunday 7th March 2010 at 11.00 am

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: 03/11/09 (6, 4, 3,) 1, 2, 5, 7 - Amy McGuckin & Marie McHugh wins £50 each - Next week Jackpot £400
A.G.M. - In St Eugene’s Centre at 1.30 pm sharp on Sunday 15th November 2009
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE - Saturday 28th November - Tickets will be available at A.G.M. Tickets
£25 each - Music by : “Riff Raff” in the Mellon Country Inn

Well done - to all who represented the Club in Scór na nOg last Sunday and good luck to all participants in the next round. Many thanks to everyone for all their hard work
TEXAS HOLD’EM - Sportsman’s Inn on Friday 13th November at 9.00 pm sharp
MONTHLY MEETING: Monday 9th November at 8 pm in St Patrick’s Hall. All committee members are asked to attend as it is the last meeting before the AGM

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night @ 9 pm Whist on Thursday night @ 8.30 pm

SCOUTS, BEAVERS & CUBS - Anyone with uniforms and neckerchiefs that they are finished with can they please donate or sell back to the Scout Group. Many thanks for you help

SPAMOUNT CROSS COMMUNITY BOWLING CLUB
Every Tuesday night 8 pm - 10- pm

SPECIAL INVITATION - ALL CHURCH MUSICIANS - Bishop Seamus Hegarty DD would be delighted if all who are involved in music in any way in their parish could attend a Mass of Dedication in St Eugene’s Cathedral on the Feast of St Cecilia on 22nd November at 7.30 pm

DERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE - led by Bishop Hegarty DD in 16th -21st July 2010

Fare £629 inclusive. Fare may be paid in instalments. Booking forms available in all parishes and from the Pilgrimage Secretary. See poster on Notice Board in Church : or Tel 028 71260293

BARROWFIELD F.C. - LOTTO - 3, 10, 13, 18 - No winners - Adrian Harper,
Rory McCrea, Neil Duggan wins £15 each

SLIM GYM - AEROBICS every Tuesday night - 8.00 - 9.00 pm - Adm £3.00 - Everyone welcome

“YOU ARE PRECIOUS IN MY SIGHT” - If you are concerned about someone with suicidal feeling phone the Samaritans or consult your GP - Samaritans 0845 9090 90

Pat O’Loughlin would like to thank everyone who sponsored him in his 30th Dublin Marathon. Pat has raised £4175 to date and he is still receiving sponsor money

OMAGH CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP - Invite anyone with angina (chest pain) or other heart problems or family members to their monthly meeting on Tuesday 10th November at 7.30 pm in Post Graduate Building Omagh County Hospital. Guest speaker : Stephen Lecky from British Heart Foundation. For details contact : Michael Brogan 82244152 or John Doherty 816 79686

CASTLEDERG COMMITTEE ANNUAL CANCER RESEARCH DANCE - Friday 20th November in Blacktown Arms : Dancing 10 pm - 1 am - Music by : Country Legends

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE - ADVENT CAMPAIGN FOR 2009 - Advent packs containing their unique two-in-one Advent calendar/collection box will be distributed in a few weeks time - Weekends 21st/22nd and 28th/28th Nov and will be collected over the weekends 8th/9th January

ADVENT RETREAT in the Ards Friary Retreat and Conference Centre, Creeslough, Co Donegal, commencing Sat 28th November at 9.30am and finishing on Sun 29th November, after lunch. Facilitator: Fr Owen O’Sullivan OFM Capuchin. Cost €85 residential, €60 non-residential. Tel 0035374 913 8909 or email info@ardsfriary.ie