Sunday, 18th October 2009

29th Sunday of the Year

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Anyone who wants to be great among you must be the servant of all’. We often think that people are being fully accepted by us when we treat them like one of the family. And it is a lovely way to be. But the opposite is also very important to practise, namely that we would treat one another in our families the way we treat those who are visiting us. In this situation we take great care to be ready for them; we get all the best implements out for them; we prepare good food for them. And when they are gone we sometimes are relieved but more often than not we talk about the good things that we can see in them. This is also true within a parish community. We should take great care of one another, the way we would if there was a group of very special visitors coming to celebrate with us. That is how Christ wants us to be together.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 18th October, 2009

29th Sunday of the Year

Mission Sunday

First Reading Isaiah 53;10-11
By his sufferings shall my servant justify many, taking faults on himself.

Second Reading Acts 13:46-49
I have made you a light for the nations.

Gospel Mark 10:42-45
Anyone who wants to become great among you must be your servant.

Masses

Monday : 7.30 pm Tuesday : 10.00 am Wednesday : 7.30 pm
Thursday : 10.00 am Friday : 10.00

Saturday : 10.00 am and Vigil - 7.00 pm

Sunday : 9.00 am and 11.00 am

Confessions: Monday: 7.00pm - 7.30pm

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

SYMPATHY

The Priests and people of the Parish extend their sympathy to the families of

Ryan Duggan and

Patsy Loughrey who where buried recently

Sunday Collection

£ 1,366.90 and € 108 - Thank you for your generosity

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

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

Eucharistic Ministers for October
Vigil : Mary McCrory, Kathleen Duggan, Marie Devenney
9.00: Mary Gallen, Grace McMenamin
11.00: Bridgett Barrett, Kathleen Lynch, Seamus Duffy

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

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

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Ruby Catterson, Celine Catterson, Ann James, Marie McMenamin, Anne Marie Anderson, Betty Dolan

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 3 – Sarah Campbell, James Campbell, Niko Svanias, Matthew Traynor, Seafra Gallagher, Lorcan McGuigan

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71 384488

PIONEER MASS - For Pioneers, their Family and Friends in St Mary’s Chapel, Ardmore, Derry on Sunday 18th October at 3 pm. Bus leaving Chapel Carpark at 1.15 pm. For details and bookings contact : Ann Harkin 81670693

MISSION SUNDAY - 18TH OCTOBER 2009 - 2nd Collection
Prayers and reflection for the Missions

CASTLEDERG CANCER RESEARCH COMMITTEE - are holding their autumn sale in GAA Centre, Aghyaran from Monday 19th - Friday 23rd October - Open daily 11 am - 9 pm. Please support us in anyway you can

PRO-LIFE PRAYER VIGIL - Precious Life Ministries invite you to join them for a Prayer Vigil outside the High Court in Belfast on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th October, when a Judicial Review of abortion guidelines will be heard. We also ask for you to unite with us in Three Days of Prayer and Fasting - beginning Monday 26th October - offering up prayers and sacrafices. For further info contact: 90278484

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.
G.A.A. Lotto: (2, 1, 4) 7, 3, 5, 6 - Marty Harvey wins £100 - Next week Jackpot £350

Website for up to date information : www.caisleannadeirgegac.org

A.G.M. - In St Eugene’s Centre at 1.30 pm sharp on Sunday 15th November
Finance Meeting: on Thursday 22nd October at 8 pm in St Patrick’s hall. All members are asked to attend

ANNUAL DINNER DANCE - Saturday 28th November 2009 - Tickets available from Executive Committee £25 each - Music by : “Riff Raff” in the Mellon Country Inn

Congratulations to Matthew Traynor who was selected at the summer camp to play at half time this Sunday at the County Club finals also Charlie McAnea, under 14 captain who will carry the club flag. Good luck and congratulations to our Senior Scor Instrumental Group who have been asked to perform at the interval on Sunday

YOUTH PRESENTATION : Friday 6th November 2009

Mna Na Deirge - are holding a Halloween Fancy Dress Disco on Saturday 31st October in Charlie’s Bar. Tickets can be purchased from any committee member

Anyone interested in managing any teams in the incoming year contact Diane McGlynn

NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN - Must be left with Teresa or Seamus before 12.00 on Fridays

CHURCHTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Are offering a Costume making Ideas workshop on Saturday 24th October from 10.00am - 12noon - places are limited - for further information please contact 028 81670652

DERRY DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL CENTRE - “Choosing your Future” - a conference with Jean Vanier in the Millennium Forum Derry - Wednesday 21st October - 10 am - 1.30 pm. This is for young people but there are a limited number of tickets available for adults costing £15. To book contact : Derry Diocesan Centre - 71 264087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org

SACRED HEART COLLEGE - Music Department presents Memorable Melodies - Past and Present pupils on Thursday 22nd October 2009 at 7.30 pm - Strule Arts Centre - Tickets £8 - £5 conc

PAT O’LOUGHLIN is planning to do his 30th Dublin Marathon on Monday 26th October for MS Research at Walton MS Unit Liverpool. Pat would appreciate your support

BARROWFIELD F.C. - LOTTO - 4, 7, 8, 9 - No winners - Paddy McCrea wins £30

PRESENTATION FOR FR P DOHERTY - Friday 23rd October in the Parochial Hall at 8.30 pm - Everyone is welcome - Buffet & Music

FORTY HOURS - Adoration will take place in St Mary’s, Dregish next Sunday 25th October, commencing with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 10 am Mass and finishing with a Holy Hour and Benediction from 6 - 7 pm. The Forty Hours is an opportunity for all of us to spend time of prayer and reflection in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. To ensure that the Blessed Sacrament is attended at all times, a sheet will be placed at the back of the Church next Sunday morning for you to indicate the time you intend to be present

25 CARD PLAY - Resumes next week on Monday 26th October in the Dregish clubrooms commencing at 8.30 pm. All support will be greatly appreciated

ACCORD PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES - Will take place in the Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh on October 16th & 17th - November 13th & 14th and December 4th & 5th. Booking - telephone 028 82242439 or email : accordomagh@btopenworld.com

REMINDER OF SERVICES AVAILABLE AT TYRONE COUNTY HOSPITAL - You can attend the Cardiac Assessment Unit in Tyrone County Hospital at any time. Should you develop pain in the chest, shortness of breath, palpations or fainting episodes - the nursing staff can assess your heart. You can refer yourself or be sent by your General Practitioner to this Cardiac Unit. The Unit is open throughout the 24 hours - everyday 7 days a week - For Advice - call 028 82 833129. In emergency call Cardiac Ambulance 028 82 249149