Fr Patrick Doherty, PP 816 71393

Fr Colm O’Doherty, CC 816 61475

Sunday 11th May 2008, Pentecost Sunday.

Receive the Holy Spirit

“As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” As we celebrate Pentecost, it is important to remember what it is about. The Holy Spirit is given to us, not as a possession, but as a power. And this power is one that can transform the world. We are given the power of love, which is invested in a special way in the various important relationships of our lives. That power of God is there in the sacrament of marriage, calling couples to love for the sake of the world. The power of love is in our families, making our homes the Domestic Church to the glory of God. And it is this power of God’s Spirit that is at the heart of every parish. All we have to do is practise that power and great things will happen all around us. There can be no doubt that great things need to be made happen in our world today. Receive the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday Collection: £ 1,580.00 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 May
Vigil : Margaret Cassidy and Seamus Duffy
9.00: Vera Catterson and Jean Coyle
11.00: Rosie Loughrey and Anthony Harkin

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

READERS FOR MAY : Vigil: Maolíosa McHugh 11.00: Philomena Doherty

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK – Kathleen Lynch, May Sharkey, Nora McAnea, MB McGrath

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 8 - Eimear Kelly, Emma Harper, Liam Harper,
Shea McHugh, Connor Logue

FIRST COMMUNION – Saturday 7th June 2008 at 11.00 am

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

LIAM BRADLEY TOURS – KILLARNEY 7th July – 4 days – 3 nights B&B £219 – Departs : Victoria Bridge at 8.30 am. Tel : 71269109

NOBLE STORY – A short history of the diocese of Derry – please collect a copy in the porch

ST EUGENE’S CATHOLIC GUIDES - are hosting The Diocesan Mass on Sunday 18th May. A parade will leave the Leisure Centre at 2.30 pm for Mass at 3.00 pm accompanied by the Drumquin Band. People of the Parish are invited to come along to support this event. Everyone welcome. Refreshments in the Hall after.

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (3, 5, 6, 7,) 1, 4, 2 – M.A. Gormley wins £100 - Next week Jackpot £2,000
Seniors & Reserves : Last week seniors lost and & reserves won against Glenelly.
Training Continues - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30 pm
Minors : at home to Loughmacrory Wednesday 14th at 7.30 pm
Under 16s : Training continues on Fridays at 6.00 pm- Everyone welcome
Under 12s & Primary School coaching for all boys and girls continues on Saturday mornings

Up to date information can be found on www.caisleannadeirgegac.org

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC - takes place in Newtownstewart Golf Club on Friday 23rd May
For Tee times contact : Declan Devine (07836643942) or John McGoldrick (07708043424)
Special congratulations to Shannon Lynch and Loreto All Ireland winning team on their magnificent achievements last week

Club’s Monthly Meeting on Monday 12th May at 9 pm

BARROWFIELD F.C. LOTTO – JACKPOT £680 - Numbers 3 - 9 - 13 - 18
Winners : Neil Duggan, Barry McKay - wins £15 each

BELFAST MARATHON - Congratulations to Pat O’Loughlin on completing the Belfast Marathon on Monday in 5 hours 29 mins for Diabetes Research. Pat raised over £2,800 and he would like to thank you for your continued generosity and support

The Annual Lourdes Hospitalite Collection – takes place at all Masses this weekend 17th & 18th May. This fund is used solely for the purpose of providing medical care and support to people of the Diocese who are sick and wish to go to Lourdes. Many thanks for your support

REMEMBER - SUNDAY 11TH MAY 2008 - ULSTER PROJECT - Bill & Winkie Bouldin are retiring from Ulster Project. Please remember this event at 2 pm in Church of Ireland Hall, Lower Strabane Road. They want to meet all the teens and their families that were in New Orleans since 1991. Please make this a memorable event and make an effort to attend

CASTLEDERG CANCER RESEARCH COMMITTEE – are holding their Annual Spring Sale in the Bridgetown Hall – Main carpark from Monday 5th May – Friday 16th May 11.00 am – 9 pm daily. All support welcome

WORLD YOUTH DAY - As you know World Youth Day will be celebrated in Sydney, Australia this July. The European Centre for the “World Youth Day Experience” will be in Lourdes. It corresponds with the dates of our Diocesan Pilgrimage. The Diocese will be taking a “World Youth Day Group” to Lourdes in addition to the existing “Youth Team”

FEASTS THIS WEEK : St Matthias

SPAMOUNT SWIFTS F.C. - are holding their A.G.M. on Monday 19th May at 8.00 pm in Spamount Hall, everyone welcome. Players are asked to attend. No winners in the Lotto this week

NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE - will be held in Castlederg High School on Tuesday 20th May 2.15 pm - 4 pm and 5.15 pm - 8 pm

ENGAGED? Getting married within the next year? - An Engaged Encounter Weekend is a recognised form of marriage preparation. It is a communication workshop designed for couples preparing for marriage. The weekend is non-residential and will take place in the Thornhill Centre on 14th - 15th June. Early booking is advised. For information contact 713500612 - 27638512 after 4.30 pm

LOUGH DERG-ONE DAY RETREATS - May: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 Cost €27, which includes boat fare and lunch. Booking essential. Tel 028 686 32391. The 3 day pilgrimage commences on 30th May to 13th August, no booking necessary