Sunday 18th January

2nd Sunday of the Year

Answering God’s Call

The disciples asked Jesus 'where do you live?' He replied 'come and see'. One of the most beautiful truths of our faith is found in the promise that Jesus made to us "where two or three are gathered in my name I am there with them." It is an answer for us to the question that the disciples asked. Jesus lives in our community with one another because of our baptism. He lives in every married couple because of the sacrament they share. He lives in every home because of the love that bonds us to one another as parents with children, as sisters and brothers. The significance of our parish is that it is not merely a place where we worship but is a real presence of Christ in our world. We will only see him in all these special places in so far as we answer his call to love God with our whole heart and to love one another as he loves us.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

REV PATRICK DOHERTY
Tel 028 816 71393
patrick.doherty@derrydiocese.org

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

NEIGHBOURING PRIESTS:
Fr K Mullan 82 831225 Fr J Gilmore 816 70728 Fr E Graham 816 61445

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

CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK

This week, 18th – 25th January, is designated as Week of Prayer for Church Unity. This year’s theme is Reconcile your People.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in St Francis of Assisi every Thursday evening, from 6.30pm – 7.20pm. The Prayer Intention for January is Prayer for Peace throughout the world.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: The Catholic Church in Ireland will celebrate Catholic Schools Week from 26 January – 1 February, with the theme Catholic Schools – A Vision for Life. The purpose of Catholic Schools Week is to promote the contribution that Catholic schools make to our society. Further information available on the homepage of www.catholicbisiops.ie . A special Celebration of the Eucharist, to mark the occasion, will be held in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, on Thursday 29th January, at 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Kathleen McGee RIP

We offer the sympathy of the parish community to her sister, Bridie, brother, James, and brother-in-law, Michael, on the death of Kathleen this week. We extend our sympathy also to the members of the many organisations of which Kathleen was a part. May her soul rest in peace.

Seamus McDevitt RIP

We offer the sympathy of the parish community to his wife, May, Damian, Lisa, Diane and Declan, Baby Cora, brothers and sisters, and wider family circle, on the death of Seamus this week. May his soul rest in peace.

VOCATIONS INFORMATION DAY in relation to vocations for diocesan priesthood will take place on Saturday 14th February, in the Thornhill Centre, Culmore Road, Derry, from 11.00am – 4.00pm. For further information about the event, please contact Fr O’Doherty.

TABLE QUIZ in St Eugene’s High School, Castlederg, on Friday night (23rd Jan) starting at 8.30pm sharp. Tables of four - £10 per table. Strictly 4 adults or 4 children, or family table of 2 adults and 2 children. Refreshments available All support greatly appreciated. Past pupils are especially asked to come along.

ENVAGH PRIMARY SCHOOL DRUMNABEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Applications for children starting school in September 2009 are now available from our primary schools.

ULSTER PROJECT

Closing date for Applications for this year’s Ulster Project trip to New Orleans in July is this Tuesday, 20th January. Applicants need to be born in 1994. The Ulster Project is also looking for counsellors who would be willing to be part of the project. Counsellors must be 21 or over. Application forms can be obtained from the priests of the parish.

DREGISH GFC Lotto: Numbers last week: 6, 7, 4, 2, 1, 3, 5.
£50 went to C Taggart. Jackpot £600.
25 CARD PLAY tomorrow night at 8.30pm.
AGM takes place this Friday night, 23rd January, in the clubrooms at 7.30pm.

SPAMOUNT SWIFTS LOTTO Numbers last week: 3, 10, 22, 24. £50 went to Ben Semple. Jackpot £3,500.

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.