Sunday 14th March 2010

Fourth Sunday of Lent

The Lord who welcomes sinners

“This man”, they said, “welcomes sinners and eats with them.” One of the dangers with religion is that it can be thought of as for good, holy people. And one of the lovely aspects of Christianity, especially as experienced within our Catholic tradition, is that it is for sinners. Holiness is our call, sinner is our condition, and there is no need to worry or be fearful. It can be difficult for us to accept this for ourselves and also for other people around us and so we find ourselves standing in judgement on one another and at times condemning one another. If we want to find Christ, though, we have to learn to reverence the poor, the weak, the sinful, and the faults and failings of others and ourselves. This is why criticism of one another has no part in our following of Christ, whether in our homes, in our close relationships or in our faith community.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 14th March 2010

Fourth Sunday of Lent

First Reading : Joshua 5: 9-12
The People of God keep the Passover on their entry into the promised land.

Second Reading: Corinthians 5: 17-21
God reconciled us to himself through Christ.

Gospel: Luke 15: 1-3.11-32
The father said, “My son, you are with me always and all I have is yours. But it is only right we should celebrate and rejoice, because your brother here was dead and has come to life; he was lost and is found”.

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 and 11.00 am

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

MASSES FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY - Tuesday Vigil Mass at 7.30 pm
Wednesday 9.00 am and 11.00 am

ST PATRICK’S WELL, MAGHERAKEEL - On Wednesday 17th March - Music at Well at 2.30 pm followed by Rosary at 3 pm

ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE - Scouts, Cubs, Beaver, Guides, Cygnets and Briginis along with the Carncorn Band leaving St Patrick’s Primary School at 10.30 am

CONRADH NA GAEILGE - ANNUAL IRISH LANGUAGE COLLECTION - For the promotion of Irish Language in the local area - will take place at all Masses for St Patrick’s Day. Many thanks for your support

Sunday Collection: £ 1,606 and € 160

Thank you for your generosity

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

Eucharistic Ministers for March 20th and 21st
Vigil : Pat O’Loughlin, Margaret Ann Gormley, Mary Gallen, Grace McMenamin
9.00 : Maureen Lynch, Annette McAleer
11.00 : Pat McLaughlin, Marie McSorley, Patricia McGlynn, Avril Campbell

Offertory Procession for March
Vigil: Harper Family
9.00: Paddy Carlin and Peter McCullagh
11.00: Jimmy Duffy and John McCallion

Readers for March : Vigil: Maureen Lynch 11.00: Ann Marie Anderson

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Mary McAnea, Denise Gallagher, Bernie Breen, Annie Quinn, Vera Harvey, Geraldine McHale

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71384488

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

HOLY WEEK RETREAT - LORETO HOUSE - 28TH MARCH - 3RD APRIL - To book a place tel: 00353749362204 or email info@loretolinsort.com - Cost €380 Residential €200 non-residential - Prayer meetings every Monday in lent Beginning 22nd Feb from 8 pm - 9 pm

BOOKLETS for Lenten Reflection are available on the Bookrack in the Church

THE ROSARY

Is recited each weekday commencing 15 minutes before Mass

TRÓCAIRE BOXES - are available in the Church porch should a box not be delivered to you this week. Their Lenten Campaign is central to their work for the Third World

BINGO

Unfortunately due to bad attendance the

Bingo will finish this Tuesday 16th March

NEW MASS TIMES

Due to decline of priests, in age and number, and for the easy management of the Sunday routine should there be only one priest available in the Parish, from the weekend of March 20/21st 2010 the following Mass times for Sunday will take effect:

7 pm (Saturday) Vigil Castlederg 9.30 am - Dregish

10.45 am - Castlederg 12 noon - Drumnabey

It is hoped that this new arrangement will not cause too much upset or inconvenience

THE ALL IRELAND TALENT SHOW - Final this weekend - Sunday 14th March at 6.30 pm. Please support Chloe and give her your vote!

NEW SUNDAY ENVELOPES - Will soon be made available. Should you require a box or re-adjust names please contact the Parochial House as soon as possible. Your weekly contribution to your parish is deeply and gratefully appreciated

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY AT KNOCK - SUNDAY 11TH APRIL 2010 - Bus leaving Chapel Carpark at 8 am. Fare adult - £14 - Child U16 - £8 - Booking contact : Derg Taxis 02881671344

A big thank you for your generosity - Castlederg : £886.39

FUND RAISING STEW NIGHT AND DANCE - In Spamount Community Centre - On St Patrick’s Night - Wednesday 17th March - Music by : The Crystals - Starting at 8.00 pm - Tickets £6 each -
All proceeds will go to Parish Funds

ST EUGENE’S HIGH SCHOOL - Presents “Grease” On Sunday 28th March - Monday 29th March and Wednesday 31st March @ 7.30 pm each night - Tickets - Adult £6 - Child £4 - Family 2AD+2CD £14 - Tickets on sale in school office

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE - 30th May - 7 Days - From Belfast - £499 - Leaders : Hilary and Kathleen Lynch 028 81671046

BARROWFIELD F.C.

LOTTO - 2, 5, 16, 18 - No winners -

Gerard Galbraith and John O’Connor wins £15 each

KEEP FREE - MONSTER WHIST DRIVE - Sunday 21st March - Monster Whist Drive in St Patrick’s Hall at 2.30 pm. Everyone welcome

N.I. BLOOD TRANSUSION SERVICE - On Monday 29th March - Castlederg High School - 2.15 pm - 4 pm and 5.15 pm - 8 pm - New donors always needed

PAULA’S RUN & BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN FRIENDSHIP WALK - on Sunday 14th March 5km/3 mile. At Derg Valley Leisure Centre 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.

Lotto: (4, 2, 1,) 6, 7, 3, 5 - Bobby Glackin and Berlinda Logue wins £50 each - Next week jackpot £725

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

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

Under 14s : Training on Tuesday night at 6 pm at the High School

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

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

ALL MEMBERS - PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUPPORT CHLOE THIS WEEKEND
VOTE FOR CHLOE IN THE ALL IRELAND GRAND FINAL TALENT SHOW