Sunday 12th July 2009

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“So they set off to preach repentance.” There are many strange contradictions in our world today. One of them is that so many of us have lost a sense of sin and yet the power of evil was never so obvious. Maybe this is a reaction to the past where sin seemed to be in everything. One of the major sins for most of us is in settling for so little when so much is on offer. This happens when a couple settles for mediocrity rather than a sense of adventure in their marriage; when a family settles for coexistence rather than love; when a parish settles for duty rather than building a real faith community. We may not be able to do a lot about the general evil that is in the world. We can do a lot about our own setting of limits and this in turn will affect the world we live in.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 12th July 2009

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Amos 7: 12-15
God sent Amos to prophesy to the people of Israel.

Second Reading Ephesians 1: 3-14
God chose us in Christ to live through love in his presence

Gospel Mark 6: 7-13
Jesus sends the Twelve Apostles to preach and to heal.

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, 11.00 am

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

Graveyard Sunday : Today - Castlederg : Sunday 12th July at 4 pm
Collection for the upkeep of the Graveyard will be taken up at the ceremony

Sunday Collection: £ 1,720.00 Thank you for your generosity

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night @ 9 pm 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 July
Vigil : Mary McCrory, Kathleen Duggan, Luke McMenamin
9.00: Mary Gallen, Grace McMenamin
11.00: Bridget Barrett, Kathleen Lynch, Maureen Lynch

Offertory Procession for July
Vigil: Eamon and Mary Coyle
9.00: Hilary and Kathleen Lynch
11.00: Vincent and Kathleen Duggan

Readers for July : Vigil: Marie Connolly 11.00: Philomena Doherty

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

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 5 – Daire Keyes, Anna Harper, Amy Leigh McGuire,
Aaron McGlinchey, Emma McMenamin, Karl Barrett

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71 384488

WHITEOAKS REHABILITATION CENTRE - If you are concerned about your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or gambling, staff in White oaks Rehabilitation Centre ROI 074 9384400 or NI 00353 749384400 provide a confidential counselling service for individuals, couples or families

FOUNDATIONS IN LITURGY - One Year Course beginning Tuesday 6th October 2009. “The People of God” - Further information : Secretary, Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE - Tel: 028 71351233 - Email - thronhillcentre@derrydiocese.org

FEASTS THIS WEEK: Tuesday : St Camillus Wednesday : St Bonaventure
Thursday : Our Lady of Mount Carmel

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (5, 2, 7, 1,) 4, 6, 3 - Hugh Coyle wins £100 - Next Week Jackpot £700

Seniors & Reserves: No game this weekend

Under 16 : Training - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm at pitch

NOTE CHANGE OF TIME - Coaching for Under 12s, 10s, 8s & 6s - BOYS & GIRLS - Saturdays 11.00 am & Wednesdays 7 pm - Children are asked to bring their own drinks

Merchandise: available contact : Jo Lynch - Jerseys, shorts, socks, bags, hoodies etc

Website for up to date information : www.caisleannadeirgegac.org

TYRONE SUMMER CAMP: Primary School Children and 1st Years are reminded to register - Camp takes place from 27th - 30th July - register early

MINOR GIRLS - Congratulations on reaching the Championship Final. You were very unlucky on the night. Well done and good luck for next year you all did yourselves and your club proud

MNA NA DEIRGE - Senior Training continues at Marius McHugh Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Under 16 Training continues at 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Marius McHugh Park

YOUTH 2000 FESTIVAL - In Clonmacnois from Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th August

MALAWI APPEAL - A container is being filled with - Old Bicycles, Medical Equipment, Old Text Books or Exercise Books - Stacking Chairs, Old Sports Gear (Jerseys, Trainers etc) Shoes - Contact : Tar Lynch 07742227270

KNOCK SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL - Will take place from July 23rd - 26th and is for those aged 18-35. The festival will include inspiring talks, workshops, a reconciliation and healing service, mime, drama, dancing, music and lots of free time. The theme is “You are the light of the world” and the weekend will have a variety of guest speakers. The weekend costs €70 and this includes meals and accommodation. Transport available from the diocese. For more info contact the Catechetical Centre 71264087 or book on-line at www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE SUNDAY, 13TH September, Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Chief Celebrant Cardinal Sean Brady. Guest Speakers : Fr Liam Lawton & Dana. Further details later

N.I. BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE - Thursday 23rd July in Castlederg High School from 2.15 pm - 4 pm and 5.15 pm - 8.00 pm. In order to maintain the vital supply of blood to our hospitals we need the support of existing donors but also of new donors. You could save a life!!! Many thanks for your continued support which is appreciated

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE : are recruiting 30 enthusiastic people to sign up to the Cycle Vietnam in April 2010. A £250 registration fee is requested and minimum sponsorship applies. Please contact Sarah Gallagher on 71 269898 or sarah.gallagher@childrenincrossfire.org

IONA CARMELITE RETREAT CENTRE - information tel: 028 71262512

Mass in Honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will take place in the Carmelite Centre on Her Feast Day on Thursday 16th July at 8.00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend

Carmelite Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 19th July 2009. Coach leaves Termonbacca at 7.45 am with a pick up point of Melmount Centre at 8.15 am. Returning to Derry at approx 11.00 pm. Return coach, snack on the way down and evening meal. Fare : £35 or €40. For further

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