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.

REV BRIAN DONNELLY PP
Tel 028 816 71393
patrick.doherty@derrydiocese.org

REV COLM O’DOHERTY CC
Tel 028 816 61475
07786115471 (emergencies only)
c.odoherty@btinternet.com

NEIGHBOURING PRIESTS:
Fr K Mullan 82 831225 Fr J Gilmore 816 70728

Parish website: www.castledergparish.com
Derry Diocesan website: www.derrydiocese.org
Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre: www.catecheticalcentre.org
Irish Bishops’ Conference: www.catholicbishops.ie

Sunday 15th November 2009

Thirty Third Sunday Ordinary Time

Today is the second last Sunday of the Church year – next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. On this Sunday, the readings traditionally speak about the end of the world, the end of time and the final coming of Jesus to take all peoples and creation to Himself. The traditional language used today in the description of events to happen is not to be interpreted literally as a prophecy and message of fear of what will actually happen. Rather, it communicates a message of hope: at Baptism we enter the Kingdom of God. The Scriptures afford us the opportunity to live our lives in the love and service of God, to enter into a deeper relationship with Him and, ultimately, when God calls us to Himself, to enter into a different kind of life. We rejoice in the Last Judgement, which will mark the culmination and finalisation of God’s plan for the world.

THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE remains open at the front of the church, for you to write the names of your deceased relatives and friends. They will be prayed for each time Mass is celebrated in the church during November.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT in St Francis of Assisi, Drumnabey, on Thursday evenings, during November,from 6.30pm–7.20pm.

W E E K D A Y M A S S E S

Drumnabey: Monday 10.00am, Thursday 7.30pm

Dregish: Wednesday 10.00am, Friday 7.30pm

Please note, the Friday Mass in Dregish, during the month of November, is at 7.30pm.

Orla Taggart RIP

As a parish community, we offer our sincere condolences and prayerful support to the Taggart and McBride families, on the death of Orla this week. May her soul rest in peace.

THANK YOU for your generosity in recent collections:
Sunday 1 November: Dregish £317, Drumnabey £357.
Sunday 8 November: Dregish £ 340, Drumnabey £306.

CEMETERY SUNDAY collection will be taken up, as a second collection, at all Masses next Sunday. There is an envelope in your boxes for it.

The Bank has informed us that all cheques included in the weekly collections from now on must be made payable to Carncorn Parochial Account, which is the name of the bank account for Dregish and Drumnabey. They will be unable to negotiate cheques bearing any other payee. It would be greatly appreciated if those who pay to the collections by cheque could remember to carry out this request. Thank you.

FUNDRAISING EVENT IN AID OF ENVAGH PRIMARY SCHOOL: Pampering, Facials and Make-overs, hosted by Margaret and Friends, of Nutrimetics, this weekend. Come along to 51 Cashty Road, between 12.00 noon and 7.00pm today. Refreshments served. Tel Margaret on 07714014757. All proceeds will go to the school. It is hoped that this fundraising initiative for our school will be well supported by the school and parish community.

CHRISTMAS CARDS depicting the cribs at Dregish and Drumnabey are available for purchase after Mass today and in the weeks ahead. They are also available at McGuires’ Post Office and at the Parochial House. They are made up in packs of eight, for £5. All proceeds will go to parish funds.

OMAGH PRAYER GROUP invites you to a Day of Renewal, next Saturday, 21 November, from 9.00am to 5.30pm, in the Mellon Country Hotel. Speaker: Frances Hogan. Cost £20 (includes lunch). To book, tel 8224 2092 (office hours).

DREGISH BAZAAR : Sunday 29 November. All prizes and donations will be gratefully accepted. We ask that all the collectors and helpers do their usual tasks this year again, for the success of the Bazaar.

DREGISH GFC Lotto: Numbers last week: 2, 6, 5, 3, 1, 4, 7. £50 won by Sean Taggart. Jackpot £1,650. AGM is on Fri 4 December at 8pm in the clubrooms.

25 CARD PLAY in the clubrooms, every Monday night, commencing at 8.30pm sharp. All support greatly appreciated.

PLEASE NOTE: Notices for the parish bulletin are welcome; however, they need to be with Fr O’Doherty by Thursday afternoon at the latest, for inclusion.