Sunday, 12th September 2010

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 12th September 2010

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Exodus 32:7-11
The Lord relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened.

Second Reading: Timothy 1:12-17
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord.

Gospel: Luke 15:1-32
“Rejoice with me – he would say – I have found my sheep that was lost.”

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 : 10.45 am

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

Sunday Collection:

£ 1,542 and € 108 - Thank you for your generosity

Eucharistic Ministers for September - 25th & 26th
Vigil : Marie McSorley, Pat McLaughlin, Mary Gallen, Anthony Harkin
10.45 : Maureen Lynch, Annette McAleer, Margaret Cassidy, Patricia McGlynn

Offertory Procession for September
Vigil: Jacqueline and Brian McDaid
10.45 : Francis and Kathleen Coyle

Readers for September: Vigil: Kieran Gallen 10.45: Ann Marie Anderson

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Catriona Haughey, Carmel Haughey, Ellen Byrne, Sharon Molloy, Anthony O’Kane

MARRIAGE PREPARATION ACCORD COURSES 2010 - 2011
2010 - October 15th & 16th - November 12th & 13th - December 3rd & 4th
2011 - January 14th & 15th - February 11th & 12th - March 11th & 12th - April 8th & 9th - May 13th & 14th - June 10th & 11th. Application forms available from your parish priest or apply to The Secretary, Accord, Mount St Columba Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh, BT78 5HD - Tel : 028 82242439 or email : accordomagh@btopenworld.com - Courses are limited to 15 couples. It is advisable to take part in the course 6 months before your wedding

KNOCK MARRIAGE INTRODUCTIONS BUREAU - The aim of the Bureau is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage partner. Over 800 marriages have taken place as a result of these introductions. If you are searching for a suitable partner, why not consider applying? For further information contact : 094-9375960 or visit our website at www.knockmarriagebureau.com

APOSTOLIC WORK : Honorary Membership Subscriptions for Apostolic Work are collected annually. Envelopes will be distributed before Mass this weekend 4th/5th September and will be collected on 11th/12th September. Living and deceased members may be enrolled. The usual donation is £2. Mass will be offered for all Honorary Members. All your donations and fund raising by Apostolic Work is given directly to missionaries known to us who are working in Third World Countries for relieve victims of aids, famine and extreme poverty

HIKE TO CROAGH PADRAIG - Saturday 18th September for those aged 16-35. Cost approx £35. This fee includes transport from Derry and dinner in Hotel Westport. Further details or to book a place contact : Catechetical Centre 028 71264087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org . Places limited

BORDER ARTS 2000

St Patrick’s Church, Aghyaran - Flower Festival - “Jesus Calls Us”

Friday 1st October - 2.00 pm - 8.00 pm Saturday 2nd October - 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Sunday 3rd October - 12 noon - 8.00 pm Refreshments available - Parties must book - Contact : Gordon Speer 028 81670636 - 07733913132

www.obituarynews.co.uk - New Northern Ireland online obituary services, all death notices, wake and funeral arrangements available at the touch of a button as soon as family request information to be public. Receive free email alerts of new listings from your chosen location, tell relatives/friends living outside native parish to keep up to date

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: The Way Forward Invitation - You are invited to a special meeting in The Everglades Hotel, Derry on Saturday 25th September from 10 am to 12.30 pm. Refreshments will be served - Bring a few friends with you. Please confirm your attendance : 00353 469021029 email : info@eucharisticadoration.ie or johnhoward @eircom.net (see poster at back of Church)

On behalf of Trócaire, I would like to thank you for your most generous donation of £3,162.70 for families affected by the floods in Pakistan. Over 1,400 people have died and up to 2 million were left homeless in the worst floods to hit the country in 90 years. As the monsoon season has not yet started yet, these people are especially vulnerable and need immediate help. I would be grateful if you could convey our sincere gratitude to all your parishioners for their thoughtful generosity - K Donnelly (Donor Services Manager)

BINGO : will begin in St Patrick’s Hall on Tuesday 5th October at 9.00 pm
Please come out and support your local Bingo - if numbers are not viable it will not be possible to keep it running

40 Days for Life - Precious Life is encouraging parishes across NI to unite for a 40 day campaign to protect Ireland from abortion. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 days of prayer, fasting and community outreach. If you would like to be a part of powerful initiative please contact : 028 90278484 www.preciouslife.com

BARROWFIELD F.C.-LOTTO - 5, 7, 13, 20 -

No winners - Sarah McLaughlin wins £30

ST EUGENE’S CYGNETS AND BRIGINI’S - Registration Night - Monday 20th September at 8 pm - In St Patrick’s Hall - New leaders required

IYENGAR YOGA COURSE - A new 15 week course starts in Annie’s Iyengar Yoga Centre on 6th September. Monday evening from 6.30 to 8 pm and 8 to 9.30 pm. Wednesday evening 8.30 to 10 pm. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday morning at 10 am to 11.30 am. Multiple Sclerosis class is on the Thursday at 3 pm. For more info contact : 816 71126 or 07716034570

DUBLIN CITY MARATHON - Monday 25th October 2010 - Pat O’Loughlin is planning to run his 31st successive marathon for MS Research at Walton Research Hospital in Liverpool

FOYLE HOSPICE - COFFEE MORNING
Foyle Hospice, Derry - Thursday 16th September at 10 am - 12 pm
Foyle Hospice, Strabane - Saturday 18th September at 10 am - 12 pm
Derg Valley Care Centre, Castlederg - Wednesday 29th September at 10 am - 12 pm

THE PRIORY INSTITUTE - AUTUMN SEMESTER - Sept 2010 - Feb 2011 - Theology by distance learning - Degree, Diploma and Certificate Programmes - For further information call 01 4048124 email enquiries - www.prioryinstitute.com - Applications must be received by 17th September (see poster at back of Chapel)

CHRISTIAN BROTHER GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND LORETO GRAMMAR SCHOOL - Closing date for applications for the Entrance Assessment is Friday 17th September 2010 at 4 pm

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

Seniors & Reserves : No fixture this weekend

Under 13s - Training Saturday morning at 12 noon. Match at home on Monday 6th Sept 6.45 pm

MONTHLY MEETING - Monday 13th September at Clubrooms at 8 pm. All members are asked to attend

www.caisleannadeirgegac.org - check website for up to date information

Scor Na Nog - Any young person Under 18 who is interested in participating in this years Junior Scor please contact Berlinda Logue or Teresa Corry

Elaine McGoldrick - Financial Services is offering an opportunity to help raise funds for the club through insurance purchase - for further information contact : Berlinda Logue