Fr Patrick Doherty, PP 816 71393

Fr Colm O’Doherty, CC 816 61475

Sunday 18th May 2008, Trinity Sunday.

Our God of Love

“God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son”. Isn’t it amazing how easily we settle for less than is possible? We settle for the fact that there is a God in terms of faith. Jesus tells us that God is not just in existence but is alive and in love and passionate about us – that God is Three in One. Our faith is a call into a deep personal love of God so that we can come to know the wonder and the fullness of life. However, we also settle for life as being just all right. Jesus tells us that we are wonderful; we are the beloved of God. We are called into a deep personal love for one another in marriage, in family life and in our faith community so that we can engage with the adventure of life that leads us into eternal life. The challenge of this week is to open ourselves to the wonder and excitement of life and love.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday Collection: £ 1,470.00 Thank you for your generosity

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night @ 9 pm – IN ST PATRICK’S HALL
Whist on Thursday night @ 8.30 pm – Snowball rolling

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

Eucharistic Ministers for May
Vigil : Margaret Cassidy and Seamus Duffy
9.00: Vera Catterson and Jean Coyle
11.00: Rosie Loughrey and Anthony Harkin

Offertory Procession for May
Vigil: John McGlynn and Family
9.00: Colm and May Sharkey
11.00: Lynch Family, Brooke Park

READERS FOR MAY : Vigil: Maolíosa McHugh 11.00: Philomena Doherty

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK – Kathleen Lynch, May Sharkey, Nora McAnea, MB McGrath

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 1 - Hailey McConnell, Eoin Byrne, Gavin Kelly,
Laura Lee Penrose, Amy Wilson

FIRST COMMUNION – Saturday 7th June 2008 at 11.00 am

CONFIRMATION – Congratulations to all the children who were Confirmed by Bishop Lagan in Castlederg last Sunday

NOBLE STORY – A short history of the diocese of Derry – please collect a copy in the porch

ST EUGENE’S CATHOLIC GUIDES - are hosting The Diocesan Mass today Sunday 18th May. A parade will leave the Leisure Centre at 2.30 pm for Mass at 3.00 pm accompanied by the Drumquin Band. People of the Parish are invited to come along to support this event. Everyone welcome. Refreshments in the Hall after

FEASTS THIS WEEK : St Rita of Cascia, Our Lady of Christians

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (2, 5, 3,) 7, 4, 6, 1 – Lauren Hegarty, 9A Stoney Heights wins £100 -
Next week Jackpot £2,000
Seniors & Reserves : Last week seniors got their first victory against ER O’Neills. Seniors & Reserves played against Newtownstewart on Friday night. They play Aghaloo on Sunday 18th at home - throw in 2.15 and 3.45 Training Continues - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30 pm
Minors : League has now finished their final game was against Loughmacrory on Wednesday night
Under 16s : Training continues on Fridays at 6.00 pm- Everyone welcome
Under 14s : Were away to Michael Cussacks on Saturday and away to Brackaville in the Championship next Saturday 24th May - 4 pm
The club will host an Under 10 Blitz on Saturday 24th May
Under 12s & Primary School coaching for all boys and girls continues on Saturday mornings
Up to date information can be found on www.caisleannadeirgegac.org
ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC - takes place in Newtownstewart Golf Club on Friday 23rd May
For Tee times contact : Declan Devine (07836643942) or John McGoldrick (07708043424)

APOSTOLIC WORK : Mass to celebrate the 85th Anniversary of Apostolic Work will be televised on 1st June 2008 on RTE 1 from St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast

THE MONTHLY DEVOTIONS, IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY - will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca on Tuesday 20th May starting with confessions at 7.30 pm followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around 10.00 am

BARROWFIELD F.C. LOTTO – JACKPOT £700 - Numbers 1 - 6 - 13 - 16
Winners : Hugh Coyle c/o St Eugene’s HS - wins £30

The Annual Lourdes Hospitalite Collection – takes place at all Masses this weekend 17th & 18th May. This fund is used solely for the purpose of providing medical care and support to people of the Diocese who are sick and wish to go to Lourdes. Many thanks for your support

WORLD YOUTH DAY - As you know World Youth Day will be celebrated in Sydney, Australia this July. The European Centre for the “World Youth Day Experience” will be in Lourdes. It corresponds with the dates of our Diocesan Pilgrimage. The Diocese will be taking a “World Youth Day Group” to Lourdes in addition to the existing “Youth Team”

SPAMOUNT SWIFTS F.C. - are holding their A.G.M. on Monday 19th May at 8.00 pm in Spamount Hall, everyone welcome. Players are asked to attend. No winners in the Lotto this week

NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE - will be held in Castlederg High School on Tuesday 20th May 2.15 pm - 4 pm and 5.15 pm - 8 pm

ENGAGED? Getting married within the next year? - An Engaged Encounter Weekend is a recognised form of marriage preparation. It is a communication workshop designed for couples preparing for marriage. The weekend is non-residential and will take place in the Thornhill Centre on 14th - 15th June. Early booking is advised. For information contact 713500612 - 27638512 after 4.30 pm

LOUGH DERG-ONE DAY RETREATS - May: 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 Cost €27, which includes boat fare and lunch. Booking essential. Tel 028 686 32391. The 3 day pilgrimage commences on 30th May to 13th August, no booking necessary