Sunday 21st February 2010

First Sunday of Lent

“Jesus was led by the spirit through the wilderness and was tempted there by the devil for forty days.” As we begin Lent, we are put in touch with the basic temptations of human life that can lead us to disaster. The first of these is pride. This does not mean thinking well of ourselves but rather thinking of ourselves as the only and most important thing in our lives. During this time we are invited to sort out our priorities once again. The second temptation is to power that makes us want to prove that we are better than others. The only power we should exercise as followers of Christ is the power of love through which we forget ourselves, die to ourselves so that others may have life. And Lent is also a time to change our ways of life that are not in accordance with God’s ways as the third temptation is presumption. God does respect our choices and rewards and punishes us accordingly.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

The temptation of Jesus.

Victory by means of prayer and the bible.

Luke 4, 1-13

Sunday, 21st February 2010

1st Sunday of Lent

First Reading : Deuteronomy 26: 4-10
The Lord heard our voice and saw our misery, our toil and our oppression.

Second Reading: Romans 10: 8-13
If your lips confess that Jesus is Lord and if you believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, then you will be saved.

Gospel: Luke 4: 1-13
You must worship the Lord your God, and serve God alone.

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 : 9.00 am and 11.00 am

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

Sunday Collection:

£ 1,447.00 and € 60

Thank you for your generosity

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

Eucharistic Ministers for February - 20th & 21st
Vigil : Anthony Harkin, Avril Campbell, Patricia McGlynn, Maureen Lynch
9.00 Seamus Duffy, Margaret Cassidy

11.00 Jean Coyle, Marie Devenney, Kathleen Duggan, Marie McSorley

Ash Wednesday : 10.00 am : Maureen Lynch, Kathleen Duggan, Pat O’Loughlin

7.30 pm : Anthony Harkin, Seamus Duffy, Margaret Cassidy

Offertory Procession for February
Vigil: Vera and Pat Catterson
9.00: Pat and Eugene McLaughlin
11.00: McGrath Family

Readers for February : Vigil: Ann Kealey 11.00: Harry Brennan

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

DERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE - led by Bishop Hegarty DD in 16th -21st July 2010 Fare £629 inclusive. Booking forms available in all parishes and from the Pilgrimage Secretary - Tel 028 71260293

SPECIAL DIOCESAN MASS - The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with Special Needs, and their families and friends, will take place in Saint Joseph’s Church, Galliagh, Derry on Saturday 24th April 2010. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion at this Mass please contact the Catechetical Centre on 028 71264087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - On Monday 22nd February at 8.00 pm in the Conference Room in the Church

HOLY WEEK RETREAT - LORETO HOUSE - 28TH MARCH - 3RD APRIL - To book a place tel: 00353749362204 or email info@loretolinsort.com - Cost €380 Residential €200 non-residential - Prayer meetings every Monday in lent Beginning 22nd Feb from 8 pm - 9 pm

BOOKLETS for Lenten Reflection are available on the Bookrack in the Church

THE ROSARY

Is recited each weekday commencing 15 minutes before Mass

TRÓCAIRE BOXES - are available in the Church porch should a box not be delivered to you this week. Their Lenten Campaign is central to their work for the Third World

Trócaire would like to thank you for your most generous donation of £4716.64 & €425 towards the Haiti Earthquake Appeal. This will really help people whose lives have been torn apart by the earthquake. It is estimated that 230,000 people have died and over 3 million have been displaced without food or clean water. We would like to convey sincere gratitude to all for their thoughtful generosity. Your support is very important and vital in our efforts to ensure that the poorest and most vunerable people in the world are not forgotten

ST EUGENE’S HIGH SCHOOL - Presents “Grease” On Sunday 28th March - Monday 29th March and Wednesday 31st March @ 7.30 pm each night - Tickets - Adult £6 - Child £4 - Family 2AD+2CD £14 - Tickets on sale in school office

KEEP FREE - MONSTER WHIST DRIVE - Sunday 21st March - Monster Whist Drive in St Patrick’s Hall at 2.30 pm. Everyone welcome

“TOMMY’S COUNTRY SHOW” - Annual Country and Irish Show in Castlederg High School on Wednesday 3rd March at 8 pm. Tickets on sale at usual outlets. Proceeds in aid of Diateties

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THEMED MEETING - Strabane District Policing Partnership (DPP are hosting a meeting on Thursday 4th March at 7.30 pm in the Civic Room, Strabane Community Library, Railway Road, Strabane. For more info contact : 028 71381333

IHCPT DERRY GROUP 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DINNER DANCE
To celebrate 30 years of taking young people with special needs on their annual Easter Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Group 110 of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust (Derry Group) will be holding a celebration dinner dance in the City Hotel on Saturday 27th February music by The Odyssey Band. The group would like to invite anyone who has travelled with them over the years, young people, or group carers, their families and all those who have supported and helped in any way. Tickets £25 can be obtained from Stephen Browne at 07912500195

CONFIRMATION DAY - The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in this Parish by Bishop Lagan on Sunday 7th March 2010 at 11.00 am

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71384488

CHOIR PRACTICE - Monday night at 8.00 pm (after 7.30 pm Mass) It is vital that all members attend as new hymns are being learnt for Easter. New members welcome

THE ALL IRELAND TALENT SHOW - Semi-Final Sunday 7th March at 6.30 pm. Please support Chloe and give her your vote. Chloe is launching a CD consisting of “She Moves Through the Fair” and two other songs with all funds going towards Haiti and The Special Olympics - Minimum cost £3 Available from school office and various businesses in Castlederg

ULSTER PROJECT 2010 - Any teen born in 1995 and interested in taking part in this years Ulster Project, please contact : Hugh Gallen for an application form - Mobile 07746098793. Completed application forms must be returned no later than 27/02/10

BARROWFIELD F.C. - 6, 10, 13, 15

No winners - B Timoney wins £30

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night at 9 pm Whist on Thursday night @ 8.30 pm
The bingo will only continue if it is well attended

40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign - Precious Life is encouraging parishes across N.I. to unite with parishes in the USA, Canada and Australia for a 40 day campaign to end 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. For more information and your FREE Prayer Pack please contact : 90278484 - info@preciouslife.com

KEEP FREE : PAULA’S RUN & BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN FRIENDSHIP WALK
on Sunday 14th March 2010 - 5km/3 mile. Register on line www.paulasrun.com - forms will also be available in local shops - Costs £5 /€5. Sponsor sheets available online. Registration available on Saturday 13th March at Derg Valley Leisure Centre and Sunday 14th March until 12.30. Please wear pink and help us raise funds for Castlederg Palliative Care and Comfort Fund and The Paula Gallen Pink Ribbon Tribute Fund at the Breast Cancer Campaign

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

Lotto: (6, 5,) 4, 1, 2, 3, 7 - Gerry McLaughlin and Billy Duggan £50 each - Jackpot 650

Seniors & Reserves : Training continues on Wednesday and Friday nights at St Eugene’s HS.

Under 18s - Training on Thursday nights 6-7pm out at the High School on the 3D pitch

Under 14s : Training on Tuesday night at 6 pm at the High School

PRIMARY 1-4 - Under 6’s and under 8’s - Gaelic coaching for boys and girls on Saturday mornings in St Patrick’s Primary School at 12.15. Everyone welcome

REGISTRATION : Adult/Full/Player £25 - Youth £5. Money can be paid to the club registrar Bernie Harper. REGISTRATION MUST BE PAID BEFORE 28th FEBRUARY

SCOR - Well done to Caitriona Haughey in her Recitation and good luck in the County Final

300 CLUB - The Club is presently organising a 300 Club to raise funds. It is essential that members support this vital fund raiser. Please contact any Committee Member for details