Sunday, 13th September 2009

24th Sunday of the Year

The Triumph of the Cross.

Jesus said, "If you want to be a follower of mine, renounce yourself, take up your cross, and follow me." In this one sentence from Jesus there are two things that most of us don't want to do. Our world teaches us to 'be yourself'. Jesus teaches us to renounce yourself. This doesn't mean to put yourself down but to let go of your own self-importance and find your true self in being loved and in loving. And then he tells us to take up our cross. Immediately we think of suffering. Many of us have suffering in our lives and certainly this can be our cross. But more importantly the cross we need to take up is that of the consequences of putting others first in love. It is the cross of moving out of our own small world of self-preoccupation and living for others in our family and our community.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday 13th September 2009.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Isaiah 50: 5-9
The Servant of God faces suffering and persecution.

Second Reading James 2: 14-18
If good works do not go with faith, it is quite dead.

Gospel Mark 8: 27-35
Jesus, the Son of Man, was to endure rejection, suffering and death.

Living the Sunday Liturgy

PRAYER FOCUS

May we serve you with all our hearts.
How can you serve God in others this coming week?

For Married Couples: Share with each other your hopes and dreams for your marriage.

For Others: Pray for someone whom you know to be suffering at this time.
Visit him/her if possible this week

Masses

Monday : 7.30 pm Tuesday : 10.00 am Wednesday : 7.30 pm
Thursday : 10.00 am Friday : 10.00

Saturday : 10.00 am and Vigil - 7.00 pm

Sunday : 9.00 am and 11.00 am

Confessions: Monday: 7.00pm - 7.30pm

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

Sunday Collection: £ 1,600.00

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 September
Vigil : Pat McLaughlin, Marie McSorley, Kathleen Lynch
9.00: Margaret Ann Gormley, Pat O’Loughlin
11.00: Maureen Lynch, Annette McAleer, Kathleen Duggan

Offertory Procession for September
Vigil: Vera and Pat Catterson
9.00: Eugene and Pat McLaughlin
11.00: McGrath Family

Readers for September : Vigil: Ann Kealey 11.00: Harry Brennan

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK -Una Lynch, Kathleen McHugh, Vera Catterson, Rosie Harper, Brigid Harper, Maureen Hegarty, Mrs M Logue, Joan Gallagher, Marie Lynch, Evelyn Logue, Bernie Anderson

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 6 – Grace Kealey, Julie Harkin, Lauren McHugh,
Matthew McHugh, Rebecca Campbell, Sean Hegarty

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71 384488

10 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND - from Monday 21st - Wednesday 30th September. £1090 or €1240 per person. Spiritual Director: Fr Michael Porter and Fr Anthony Mailey. Few Seats remaining. Contact : Charlie Gillespie 0753330756

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

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

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

Seniors & Reserves: No game this weekend

G.A.A. Lotto: (3, 4,) 7, 1, 6, 2, 5 - winners : Bridie Campbell, Fiona McGuckin, C Kerrigan, Donna McSorley, Hannah Bonner, Alice Sweeney wins £20 each - Next week Jackpot £400

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

Development Progress Meeting : will take place at Monthly Meeting

KEEP FREE - Friday 25th September 2009 - Annual Golf Classic

ANNUAL DINNER DANCE - Saturday 28th November 2009

Monthly Meeting : Monday 14th September at 8 pm in St Patrick’s Hall

Any paid up member who wants a ticket for the All Ireland Final - contact the secretary in writing before Sunday 13th September

YOGA IN ANNIE’S YOGA CENTRE - Continues Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 10 am for all. Mens classes Mondays at 6.30 pm. Normal classes Monday night at 8 pm and Wednesday night at 8.30 pm. M.S. Classes on Thursday 3 pm. 15 week course run through NW Regional College. 1 LISTYMORE ROAD - Tel : 028 81671126 or 07716034570

BODYFIT - Starts on Thursday 17th September 2009 at 7.00 pm sharp - £3.50 in St Patrick’s Hall - Suitable for beginners, intermediate, advanced - male and female. Work at your own pace

CASTLEDERG FRIENDS OF MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE

10K DEVOTED TO LIFE WALK

Takes place on Sunday 13th September at 4.30 pm. Registration from 3 pm. Starting from St Patrick’s Hall, Castlederg. For further info contact : John Duggan 07729471485 or Vincent Young 07745490017 or Marie Curie Office 028 822499888

GUIDES / BRIGINIS / CYGNETS - REGISTRATION NIGHT - On Wednesday 16th September between 7.30 - 8.30 pm - In St Eugene’s Youth Centre - Urgent need for New Leaders - must be 17 years - give your name to Vera Harvey

BEAVER / CUBS & CUBS - Parent’s Information & Registration night on Thursday 17th September at 8.30 pm in Scout Den. Only those children who are represented on the night are eligible to register. Please note there will be no facilities for children on the night. Beavers 6 - 8, Cubs 9 - 11, Scouts 11-16

DERRY DIOCESAN SOCIETY - Names of living and deceased may be enrolled in the Derry Diocesan Society. The deceased are remembered in a Mass each day in a church in the Derry Diocese. Enrolment is £20 and can be enrolled in the Sacristy

OMAGH CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP - Meets every Thursday in the Pastoral Centre, Brook street at 8.15 pm. There is praise music and songs and prayers of thanksgiving and intercession. All welcome to come and pray

A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA (NEST)

Are you burdened by feelings of guilt or shame? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety and/or low self-esteem? If you were able to break free from the pain of what has happened to you, would your life be different? The NEST Programme will enable you to do just that and also give you resources to deal with present and future life tasks. For more info telephone - Pastoral Centre, Maghera 028 79642983 or Derry 028 71347220 for assessment for the Autumn course, September 2009

INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH A LITTLE MORE?
Thornhill College has a number of short and long courses starting in October and November 2009. Pastoral Ministry : “There is a Variety of Gifts”. Liturgy : “Foundations in Liturgy”. Scripture : “Saint Luke”. Aspects of Faith : “So What Should We Teach Them?”. Personal Development : “Dreams Workshop”. For further info contact Thornhill Centre 71351233

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

ACCORD PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES - Will take place in the Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh on October 16th & 17th - November 13th & 14th and December 4th & 5th. Booking - telephone 028 82242439 or email : accordomagh@btopenworld.com

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