Sunday, 15th November 2009

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Jesus said to his disciples: 'Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away'. Every now and again someone spreads the rumour of the end of the world. So far it hasn't taken place! We have something far more important than the end of the world to make our preoccupation, namely the wonderful presence of Christ with us and in us and around us. As followers of Jesus we have a great responsibility to the world we live in to show him powerfully in the way we live as his people in spite of all the scandals and all the upheaval in the Church today. We do this by the joy of God's presence and love shining out through us. And we do it by the quality of life we develop in our homes and in our parish community, a quality that is characterised by kindness, gentleness, care, enthusiasm, peace, hope, forgiveness.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday 15th November 2009

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

First Reading Daniel 12: 1-3
A prophecy about the final Judgement.

Second Reading Hebrews 10: 11-14.18
Christ has offered one single sacrifice for sins and taken his place at the right hand of God.

Gospel Mark 13: 24-32
The coming of Christ in glory.

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 10.00am Mass and 6.00pm - 7.00pm

SYMPATHY

Expression of sympathy and condolence to the family and friends of

John McLaughlin, 62 Young Crescent

who died recently. May he rest in peace.

Also to the family and friends especially her husband, children and mother of

Orla Taggart, Carryduff,

sister of Dolores Hegarty. Also Jenny McCabe. May they rest in peace

Sunday Collection: 1,477.00 and € 103

Thank you for your generosity

NEXT WEEKEND 21ST/22ND November

Envelope Collection for Cemetery Sunday

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

Eucharistic Ministers for November
Vigil : Seamus Duffy, Margaret Cassidy, Annette McAleer
9.00: Jean Coyle, Marie Devenney
11.00: Anthony Harkin, Avril Campbell, Patricia McGlynn

Offertory Procession for November
Vigil: Brian and Jacqueline McDaid
9.00: Gerry and Mary McHugh
11.00: Francis and Kathleen Coyle

Readers for November : Vigil: Kieran Gallen 11.00:

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 7 – Connor Harper, Robbie Logan, Shelby Logan

CHOIR PRACTICE FOR CHRISTMAS - Monday 16th November at 8.00 pm after Mass - We would be grateful for new members - please come along

MASS FOR DECEASED YOUNG PEOPLE of the Diocese in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty on Sunday 15th November at 3.00 pm

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 - ANNUAL NON-PERISHABLE FOOD COLLECTION
Will take place in St Eugene’s High School and St Patrick’s Primary School from Monday 16th November until the end of the month. Your support would be greatly appreciated

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night @ 9 pm Whist on Thursday night @ 8.30 pm

IONA CARMELITE RETREAT CENTRE, TERMONBACCA, DERRY - 028 71375899 - A Mass for the sick with Eucharistic Blessing - will take place on Tuesday 17th November at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend

A One Day Retreat for Senior Citizens and their friends from Donegal and surrounding areas - on Wednesday 25th November - Registration 10.30 am finishing around 5.00 pm. Cost £15 or €18 includes 4 course lunch. Payment on day - to book : tel 028 71262512 during working hours

SPECIAL INVITATION - ALL CHURCH MUSICIANS - Bishop Seamus Hegarty DD would be delighted if all who are involved in music in any way in their parish could attend a Mass of Dedication in St Eugene’s Cathedral on the Feast of St Cecilia on 22nd November at 7.30 pm

DERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE - led by Bishop Hegarty DD in 16th -21st July 2010 Fare £629 inclusive. Fare may be paid in instalments. Booking forms available in all parishes and from the Pilgrimage Secretary - Tel 028 71260293

Why not give someone an opportunity of going on the Lourdes Pilgrimage as your Christmas Gift - Gift Vouchers £25 - £100 are now available from Pilgrimage Office

ARDS FRIARY RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE, Creeslough, Co Donegal - ADVENT RETREAT (open to everyone) Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th November - Fr Owen O’Sullivan OFM Capuchin. Commences 9.30 am Finish after lunch - Cost €85 Residential - €60 Non Residential
Contact : Ards Friary 074 9138909 or info@ardsfriary.ie or www.ardsfriary.ie

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE - ADVENT CAMPAIGN FOR 2009 - Advent packs containing their unique two-in-one Advent calendar/collection box will be distributed in a few weeks time - Weekends 21st/22nd and 28th/28th Nov and will be collected over the weekends 8th/9th January

CASTLEDERG COMMITTEE ANNUAL CANCER RESEARCH DANCE - Friday 20th November in Blacktown Arms : Dancing 10 pm - 1 am - Music by : Country Legends

FOYLE HOSPICE - is currently recruiting volunteers to help support the 2 charity shops in Castlederg. Our volunteer community is very important to us. We have a small team of dedicated volunteers who are committed to taking, sorting and retailing local donations but it is necessary to expand the numbers. There is a number of areas where your help will be appreciated - Tel 71 359888 or 07590354364 or email sharon@foylehospice.com

“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

SPAMOUNT CROSS COMMUNITY BOWLING CLUB - Every Tuesday night 8 pm - 10- pm

BARROWFIELD F.C.

LOTTO - 4, 7 8, 11 - No winners - Pat McMenamin wins £30

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: 10/11/09 (6, 5,) 7, 2, 4, 3, 1 - Gerry McLaughlin, Billy Duggan and Mary Harley wins £35 each - Next week Jackpot £450

A.G.M. - In St Patrick’s Hall at 1.30 pm sharp on Sunday 15th November 2009

ANNUAL DINNER DANCE - Saturday 28th November - Tickets will be available at A.G.M. Tickets £25 each - Music by : “Riff Raff” in the Mellon Country Inn

Scor na nOg- Congratulations to Barry McDaid & Faolan Friel who will representthe Club in the Tyrone Final on Sunday 22 November in Coalisland at 3 pm.

Well done to Aoife McGuigan, Chloe Campbell, Emma Catterson, Sinead O’Donnell and Emma McHugh who despite excellent performances were unlucky last Sunday. Many thank to everyone for all their hard work