Sunday 10th January 2010

The Baptism of Christ

John said to the crowd: 'He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and with fire'. This week, as we celebrate the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan, we also remember and renew our own baptism into Christ in the Church. And the baptism that we have been promised is a baptism with the Holy Spirit and with fire. The Holy Spirit brings peace, joy, love etc. Is that how we live our faith or is it more with anxiety, fear, duty etc? Fire brings warmth, light, enthusiasm, hope. Is this how we present Christ to the world or is it more with coldness, lifelessness, joylessness? The challenge of this time is to change our ways and to let the world we live in know the power of Christ's presence among us by the enthusiasm of our lives of faith. This has to always begin in our homes and families and the community of faith we belong to.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 10th January 2010

The Baptism of Christ

First Reading :
The glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all people shall see it.

Second Reading: Acts of the Apostles 10: 34-38
God’s grace has been revealed and taught us that what we have to do is to give up everything that does not lead to God.

Gospel: Luke 3: 15-16.21-22
John declared, I baptise you with water, but someone is coming, someone who is more powerful than I am will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

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 10.00 am Mass and 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Sunday Collection:

£ 1518.00 and € 93

Thank you for your generosity

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

Eucharistic Ministers for January - 16th & 17th
Vigil : Mary Gallen, Grace McMenamin, Margaret Cassidy, Marie McSorley
9.00 Bridget Barrett, Kathleen Lynch
11.00 Mary McCrory, Kathleen Duggan, Pat O’Loughlin, Seamus Duffy

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

Readers for January : 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 7 – Connor Harper, Robbie Logan, Shelby Logan

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

DERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE - led by Bishop Hegarty DD in 16th -21st July 2010 Fare £629 inclusive. Booking forms available in all parishes and from the Pilgrimage Secretary - Tel 028 71260293

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71384488

THORNHILL CENTRE, DERRY - Foundations in Liturgy : A 12 week Liturgy course to be held in Sion Mills Parish Centre beginning Tuesday 19th January from 7.30 - 9.30 pm. Course : cost £10 contact 71351233

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE - ADVENT CAMPAIGN FOR 2009

will be collected this weekend

THE ALL IRELAND TALENT SHOW - Sunday 7th February - RTE 1 at 6.30 pm Congratulations to Chloe Coyle (Student at St Eugene’s H S) who has qualified for the above competition and is now in the last 8 for the North. We all wish her good luck - please give Chloe your support & vote - Telephone Numbers for voting will be available on the night on the live show

ST PATRICK’S P.S. - PRIMARY 1 ENROLMENT FORMS - available from the School Office - Children born between 2/7/05 - 1/7/06 - All forms to be returned by 12 noon on 20th January 2010

BARROWFIELD F.C. - LOTTO - There was no lotto at the weekend

“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

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night at 9 pm Whist on Thursday night @ 8.30 pm
Due to weather conditions the Bingo will not resume until Tuesday 19h January 2010

IYENGAR YOGA - 15 WEEK COURSE - In Annie’s Yoga Centre, 1 Listymore Road - Starting Monday 11th January - Morning Classes - Tuesday, Thursday and Friday @ 10am - Monday Evening ~ Mens Classes @ 6.30 - 8 pm - Normal Classes resume @ 8 - 9.30 pm - Mixed Ability ~ Wednesday evening @ 8.30 - 10 pm - MS Classes ~ Thursdays @ 3 pm - All Beginners Welcome - Classes run through NWIFHE - reduced fee : Please bring proof of benefit - Contact : Annie 028 81671126 or 07716034570

REMINDER OF SERVICES AVAILABLE AT TYRONE COUNTY HOSPITAL - You can attend the Cardiac Assessment Unit in Tyrone County Hospital at any time. Should you develop pain in the chest, shortness of breath, palpations or fainting episodes - the nursing staff can assess your heart. You can refer yourself or be sent by your General Practitioner to this Cardiac Unit. The Unit is open throughout the 24 hours - everyday 7 days a week - For Advice - call 028 82 833129. In emergency call Cardiac Ambulance 028 82 249149

BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION N.I. - in partnership with the WHSCT, NI Ambulance Service and NI Cardiac Services network have launched a Heart Attack awareness campaign which will run over the next 6 months. Its aims are to highlight the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and to call 999 immediately

ST EUGENE’S FRIENDS ASSOCIATION - ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT on Friday 29th January 2010 in the School Hall at 8.30 pm sharp. Tables of 4 - £10 per table. (Strictly 4 adults or 4 children or Family Table 2AD+2CH) Last year was a huge success. Please come along your support would be greatly appreciated

AGHYARAN CENTRE - will be closed all next week due to renovations
There will be no 25 Card Play on Monday night

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

First Monthly Meeting for 2010 - Monday 11th January at 8.00 pm in St Patrick’s Hall. It is important that all Committee Members and Club Members attend

Scor na nOg - Ulster Final on 16th January in Galbally Community Centre. Final numbers for the bus must be given by Sunday 10th January. Good luck to Faolan Friel in the Ulster Final

The Club will be hosting the 1st Round of Senior Scor on Friday 22nd January. Anyone who would like to help out on the night in anyway please contact : Berlinda Logue or Teresa Corry

Merchandise : Jerseys, Hoodies, Tracksuits, Shorts/Socks, Bags - Contact: Jo Lynch