Sunday, 9th November 2008

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Jesus answered the Jews: “Destroy this sanctuary and in three days I will raise it up.” ‘But he was speaking of the sanctuary that was his body’. Buildings are a very important part of every aspect of human life. They provide shelter. They give dignity to people. They give people a place where they can feel at home. But when a building becomes more important than the people themselves it loses its meaning. In the practice of our Christian faith our buildings are also very important, and we are blessed to have so many beautiful places of worship in our communities as well as worldwide. But, beautiful and all as these might be, they have to be at the service of the dignity of every human person. Our churches have to be places where people can feel at home because of the care they experience there. That can only happen when we are working at building a community of care. And our homes have to be at the service of love for each person who lives there. That is true reverence for the presence of Christ.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

Sunday, 9th November 2008

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

First Reading Ezekiel 47: 1-2, 8-9
The power of the presence of God radiates throughout creation.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 3: 9-11, 16-17
For St Paul the preaching of the Gospel is the laying of the foundation: Christ.

Gospel John 2: 13-22
The Temple, or the Church building is a reminder of the presence of God among us.

REV PATRICK DOHERTY
Tel 028 816 71393
patrick.doherty@derrydiocese.org

REV COLM O’DOHERTY
Tel 028 816 61475
07786115471 (emergencies only)
c.odoherty@btinternet.com

NEIGHBOURING PRIESTS:
Fr K Mullan 82 831225 Fr J Gilmore 816 70728 Fr E Graham 816 61445

Sunday 9th November 2008

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Today we celebrate the dedication of the Pope’s Cathedral in Rome –the Lateran Basilica. This feast is also a reminder of the important place that our churches, the principal places of worship in our parish, play in our faith as individuals and as a parish community.

The annual Trust Fund for Retired Priests collection will be taken up, as a second collection, at our Masses today.

WEEKLY EXPOSITION of the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday in St Francis of Assisi, from 6.30 to 7.20pm.

The prayer intention for November is Prayer for the Faithful Departed.

During the month of November, the Book of Remembrance will remain in our churches, into which you are encouraged to write the names of your loved ones who have died. They will be prayed for each time Mass is celebrated in the churches during November.

ANNUAL PARISH BAZAAR - Our Bazaar will take place in Dregish Hall on the night of Sunday 7th December. Full details next week.

THANK YOU for your generosity in recent collections:
Sunday 26th October: Dregish £338, Drumnabey £347
Sunday 2nd November: Dregish £394, Drumnabey £411
Propagation of the Faith: Dregish £315, Drumnabey £345

PARISHIONERS’ SAVINGS, DREGISH: Savings will be collected next week as usual. The final collection of the year will be on Sunday 30th November.
The savings will be paid out, in the hall, after Mass, on Sunday 7th December.
Please note: If anyone requires a certificate of their savings for the year to be issued, for tax purposes, please contact Fr O’Doherty.

CHRIST IN OUR TIMES (Aspiring to Holiness, Living in Simplicity) is the theme at the Iosas Centre and Celtic Prayer Garden, Derryvane, Muff, Co Donegal, today, with Fr Jim Burke OP, from 2.00pm – 5.00pm, including Mass.

DIOCESAN MASS FOR DECEASED TEACHERS The annual Diocesan Mass for deceased teachers will be celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane, on Wednesday night (12th November), at 7.00pm. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass and all are welcome.

ST JOSEPH’S GUIDES, OMAGH Opening Mass next Sunday, 16th November, at 3.00pm, in Sacred Heart Church. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass and the Derry Diocesan Youth Choir will provide the music. Patricia Lewsley, the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, will speak at a function afterwards.

SET DANCING A set-dancing class has started in St Patrick’s Hall, Castlederg, on Wednesday nights, from 8.30 to 10.30pm. Beginners welcome.

ST EUGENE’S HIGH SCHOOL presents The Sound of Music on 16th, 17th and 19th December, at 7.45pm. Tickets available from the school office. Adults £5, children £4, Family ticket £12 (2 adults and 2 chidren).

SPAMOUNT SWIFTS LOTTO Numbers last week: 11, 13, 14, 20.
No winners. Jackpot £3,500.

DREGISH GFC Lotto: Numbers last week: 1, 5, 2, 7, 6, 4, 3. £50 went to Ching. Jackpot £400.

25 CARD PLAY in the clubrooms every Monday night, commencing at 8.30pm sharp! Everyone welcome.

MICHAEL CUSACKS YOUTH Training for all U12 – U15 players on Saturdays at 12.00 noon in Drumquin pitch. In poor weather it will be held in the Youth Centre. Coats and tracksuits are required and trainers for the Youth Centre. Parents are asked to organise transport.

PLEASE NOTE: Notices for the parish bulletin are welcome; however, they need to be with Fr O’Doherty by Thursday afternoon at the latest, for inclusion.