Sunday, 19th September 2010

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 19th September 2010

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Amos 8: 4-7
Speaking through the prophet Amos, God lists the misdeeds of the people.

Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2: 1-8
St Paul tells the young man Timothy ( to whose care Paul entrusted the Christian community) how to lead the public prayers and to rely on the power of God.

Gospel: Luke 16: 1-13
Jesus praises the dishonest man who realises that his future depends on how he behaves. At the end, it will be our deeds of love that count.

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 : 10.45 am

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

Sunday Collection:

£1075 and €68 - Thank you for your generosity

Eucharistic Ministers for September - 25th & 26th
Vigil : Marie McSorley, Pat McLaughlin, Mary Gallen, Anthony Harkin
10.45 : Maureen Lynch, Annette McAleer, Margaret Cassidy, Patricia McGlynn

Offertory Procession for September
Vigil: Jacqueline and Brian McDaid
10.45 : Francis and Kathleen Coyle

Readers for September: Vigil: Kieran Gallen 10.45: Ann Marie Anderson

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Kathleen Arkinson, Mary McGlinchey, Margaret Gillespie, Rose McNulty, Ellen Sweeney, Kathleen Duggan

MARRIAGE PREPARATION ACCORD COURSES 2010 - 2011
2010 - October 15th & 16th - November 12th & 13th - December 3rd & 4th
2011 - January 14th & 15th - February 11th & 12th - March 11th & 12th - April 8th & 9th - May 13th & 14th - June 10th & 11th. Application forms available from your parish priest or apply to The Secretary, Accord, Mount St Columba Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh, BT78 5HD - Tel : 028 82242439 or email : accordomagh@btopenworld.com - Courses are limited to 15 couples. It is advisable to take part in the course 6 months before your wedding

KNOCK MARRIAGE INTRODUCTIONS BUREAU - The aim of the Bureau is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage partner. Over 800 marriages have taken place as a result of these introductions. If you are searching for a suitable partner, why not consider applying? For further information contact : 094-9375960 or visit our website at www.knockmarriagebureau.com

BORDER ARTS 2000 St Patrick’s Church, Aghyaran -

Flower Festival - “Jesus Calls Us”

Friday 1st October - 2.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Saturday 2nd October - 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Sunday 3rd October - 12 noon - 8.00 pm

Refreshments available - Parties must book

Contact : Gordon Speer 028 81670636 - 07733913132

www.obituarynews.co.uk - New Northern Ireland online obituary services, all death notices, wake and funeral arrangements available at the touch of a button as soon as family request information to be public. Receive free email alerts of new listings from your chosen location, tell relatives/friends living outside native parish to keep up to date

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: The Way Forward Invitation - You are invited to a special meeting in The Everglades Hotel, Derry on Saturday 25th September from 10 am to 12.30 pm. Refreshments will be served - Bring a few friends with you. Please confirm your attendance : 00353 469021029 email : info@eucharisticadoration.ie or johnhoward @eircom.net (see poster at back of Church)

BINGO : will begin in St Patrick’s Hall on Tuesday 5th October at 9.00 pm
Please come out and support your local Bingo - if numbers are not viable it will not be possible to keep it running

40 Days for Life - Precious Life is encouraging parishes across NI to unite for a 40 day campaign to protect Ireland from abortion. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 days of prayer, fasting and community outreach. If you would like to be a part of powerful initiative please contact : 028 90278484 www.preciouslife.com

ST EUGENE’S CYGNETS AND BRIGINI’S - Registration Night - Monday 20th September at 8 pm In St Patrick’s Hall - New leaders required

BORDER ARTS - If you are interested in learning guitar, accordion, tin whistle, banjo or fiddle - tuition classes are starting soon. Places are limited so it is essential to book early. Tel 816 70636

DUBLIN CITY MARATHON - Monday 25th October 2010 - Pat O’Loughlin is planning to run his 31st successive marathon for MS Research at Walton Research Hospital in Liverpool

FOYLE HOSPICE - COFFEE MORNING -
Foyle Hospice, Strabane - Saturday 18th September at 10 am - 12 pm
Derg Valley Care Centre, Castlederg - Wednesday 29th September at 10 am - 12 pm

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71384488

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

Seniors & Reserves : No fixture this weekend

Under 13s - Match at home against Gortin on
Friday 24th September at 6.45 pm

www.caisleannadeirgegac.org
check website for up to date information

Scor Na Nog - Any young person Under 17 who is interested in participating in this years Junior Scor please contact Berlinda Logue or Teresa Corry

Elaine McGoldrick - Financial Services is offering an opportunity to help raise funds for the club through insurance purchase - for further information contact : Berlinda Logue

300 Club Monthly Draw - Next draw on Tuesday 28th September. Please collect all outstanding monies

COACHING : Any committed person interested in coaching and development of gaelic games at local schools please contact Damien Campbell

Congratulations to Shannon Lynch and the Tyrone Ladies on their great win on Saturday. They are now in their 1st All Ireland Final and we wish them good luck. The club is proposing to take a bus to the final on Sunday 26th September. Anyone interested in going give their name to Berlinda or Teresa as soon as possible as we need to know numbers.

Apostolic Work - A meeting of Apostolic Workers will be held in the conference room of St. Patrick’s Church on Wednesday 22nd September at 6.30pm.

Lynch Coach Tours: Final trip of the season to Knock on Sunday 26th September. Departing Castlederg 8am - Aghyaran 8.15am. Adult - £14 Under-16 - £8

Castlederg Marie Curie Support Group - Annual Sponsored Walk Sunday 3rd October. Registration from 2.30pm walk will commence at 3pm sharp from St. Patrick’s Church Car Park. For sponsor sheets contact Charlene: 07841053363 or Sheena (Western Fundraising Manager): 82245111 or alternatively give a donation on a day.

The Yard Project is an outreach programme developed by the Columbian Community to encourage personal. Social and spiritual development in young people and their families. Courses available Back 2Ur Roots - 28th September / Bottled Up 22nd September / Family Support Programme 23rd October. For further information contact TEL: 02871 269113 E: theyardproject@btinternet.com or www.facebook.com/pages/theyardproject

Floral Art Demonstration: entitled Harvest Glory in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel Buncrana on Friday 8th October at 7.30pm admission £10 proceeds in aid of Loreto House, Linsford.