Sunday 14th February 2010

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fixing his eyes on his disciples Jesus said: “How happy are you who are poor; yours is the kingdom of God. Alas for you who are rich; you are having your consolation now”. Isn’t this a very difficult teaching to accept, even when we know that it comes from Jesus? And because it is difficult, we can tend to ignore it and go on our way. Obviously Jesus is not promoting poverty. Rather he is saying that when we are poor we know that we depend on God. When we have riches we put our trust in them even though in reality we still depend totally on God for everything including our next breath. The task of every human person is to let go of our self-importance and enter into the wonderful love relationship God wants to have with us. We will then use our resources, material and spiritual, for the well-being of each other.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday 14th February 2010

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Day of Prayer for Temperance

First Reading : Jeremiah 17: 5-8
The prophet contrasts the life of the wicked with the life of the righteous.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 16-20
St Paul stresses the reality of Jesus’ bodily resurrection, and the meaning of that resurrection for Christians.

Gospel: Luke 6: 17, 20-26
The Gospel passage assures us there is only one set of guidelines worth heeding.

MASSES

Monday : 7.30 pm Tuesday : 10.00 am

Wednesday : - 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

PLEASE NOTE:

ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES : 10.00 am & 7.30 pm -

Ashes will be distributed at both Masses

There will be no 10.00 am Mass on Saturday 20th February 2010

Sunday Collection:

£1,537 and € 95

Thank you for your generosity

TAITI EARTHQUAKE COLLECTION : £3,541 and € 363
Drumnabey : £1,490 and € 60 - Many thanks for your generosity

Thank you to St Eugene’s High School and St Patrick’s Primary School for the Taiti Collection Boxes last weekend. Also many thanks to all the collectors

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

Eucharistic Ministers for February - 20th & 21st
Vigil : Anthony Harkin, Avril Campbell, Patricia McGlynn, Maureen Lynch
9.00 Seamus Duffy, Margaret Cassidy

11.00 Jean Coyle, Marie Devenney, Kathleen Duggan, Marie McSorley

Ash Wednesday : 10.00 am : Maureen Lynch, Kathleen Duggan, Pat O’Loughlin

7.30 pm : Anthony Harkin, Seamus Duffy, Margaret Cassidy

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

Readers for February : 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

DERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE - - Application forms are available for any young person aged 14-15 years old who would like a place on the Pilgrimage. Special arrangements are made for the youth who will be lead by the Pilgrimage Youth Team - Contact : 71351233

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

SPECIAL DIOCESAN MASS - The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with Special Needs, and their families and friends, will take place in Saint Joseph’s Church, Galliagh, Derry on Saturday 24th April 2010. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion at this Mass please contact the Catechetical Centre on 028 71264087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org

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

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71384488

CHOIR PRACTICE - Monday night at 8.00 pm (after 7.30 pm Mass) It is vital that all members attend as new hymns are being learnt for Easter. New members welcome

DERRY DIOCESAN VOCATIONS COUNCIL - Information Day - Day of Reflection on the Theme of Vocations on Saturday 20th February in The Thornhill Centre, 11.30 - 4.00 pm. Contact : Fr Paul Farren 71264087 or Fr Colm O’Doherty 81661475

THE ALL IRELAND TALENT SHOW - Chloe and her family are very grateful to everyone and would like to thank you for your support and your votes

25 CARD DRIVE - In Garvagh Hall on Friday 19th February - £200 in Prizes. Proceeds in Aid of Castlederg Patients Comfort Fund

ULSTER PROJECT 2010 - Any teen born in 1995 and interested in taking part in this years Ulster Project, please contact : Hugh Gallen for an application form - Mobile 07746098793. Completed application forms must be returned no later than 27/02/10

BARROWFIELD F.C. - LOTTO - 2, 5, 9, 16 -

No winners - Maureen Lynch and Claire Coyle wins £15 each

“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
The bingo will only continue if it is well attended

40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign - Precious Life is encouraging parishes across N.I. to unite with parishes in the USA, Canada and Australia for a 40 day campaign to end 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. For more information and your FREE Prayer Pack please contact : 90278484 - info@preciouslife.com

KEEP FREE : PAULA’S RUN & BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN FRIENDSHIP WALK
on Sunday 14th March 2010 - 5km/3 mile. Register on line www.paulasrun.com - forms will also be available in local shops - Costs £5 /€5. Sponsor sheets available online. Registration available on Saturday 13th March at Derg Valley Leisure Centre and Sunday 14th March until 12.30. Please wear pink and help us raise funds for Castlederg Palliative Care and Comfort Fund and The Paula Gallen Pink Ribbon Tribute Fund at the Breast Cancer Campaign

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. LOTTO: (2, 1, 7,) 4, 3, 5, 6 - K McHugh, 42 Churchtown Park wins £100 - Jackpot £625

Seniors & Reserves : Training resumes on Wednesday and Friday nights at St Eugene’s HS.

ALL PLAYER MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE 28TH FEBRUARY

Under 18s - Training begins on Thursday night 6-7pm out at the High School on the 3D pitch

Under 14s : Away training - bus leaving Chapel Carpark at 10 am. Training also on Tuesday night at 6 pm at the High School. Registration - Youth Membership £5

PRIMARY 1-4 - Under 6’s and under 8’s - Gaelic coaching for boys and girls on Saturday mornings in St Patrick’s Primary School at 12.15. Everyone welcome

REGISTRATION : Youth and Senior Membership are due for renewal. Adult/Full/Player £25 - Youth £5. Money can be paid to the club registrar Bernie Harper. REGISTRATION MUST BE PAID BEFORE 28th FEBRUARY

SCOR - Well done to Caitriona Haughey in her Recitation and good luck in the County Final

Well done to the Ballad Group who despite a great performance were unlucky on the night

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

MONTHLY MEETING: Monday 15th February in St Eugene’s High School at 8.00 pm

Well done to Chloe on her brilliant & flawless performance, we wish her good luck in the semi final

300 CLUB - The Club is presently organising a 300 Club to raise funds. It is essential that members support this vital fund raiser. Please contact any Committee Member for details