Sunday 21st June 2009

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus the Lord of the Storm

Jesus said to his disciples: "Why is it that you are so frightened? How is it that you have no faith?" Over the past few years the Church has been going through a fierce storm. It has been a time of anxiety and worry for many. It has also been a time of deep hurt and anger for others. And there seems to be no end to it. The word of Jesus today is very timely for us. Even though the storm is real and we have to face the reality of it with all its implications, we have to remember that Christ is with us and he will bring calm again. However, this does not mean that we do nothing but wait. We have a real responsibility to work for that calm by the ways we love one another in our homes and in our community. This will take a lot of generosity with our time and our talents in building marriage and family life to their fullest and it will take a new commitment to building the parish as a community of faith and hope.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday 21st June

12th Sunday of the Year

First Reading Job 38: 1.3-11
God created and controls the forces of nature.

Second Reading Corinthians 5: 14-17
For anyone who is in Christ, there is a new creation.

Gospel Mark 4: 35-41
Jesus calms the storm.

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, 11.00 am

Confessions: Monday: 7.00pm - 7.30pm
Saturday: after 10.00am Mass and 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Graveyard Sunday :
Castlederg : Sunday 12th July at 4 pm
Drumnabey : Sunday 28th June after 11.30 am Mass
Carncorn : Sunday 28th June at 3 pm
Dregish : Sunday 28th June at 5 pm

Sunday Collection: £ 1,720.00 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 June
Vigil : Margaret Ann Gormley, Pat O’Loughlin, Kathleen Duggan
9.00: Annette McAleer, Maureen Lynch
11.00: Pat McLaughlin, Marie McSorley, Grace McMenamin

Offertory Procession for June
Vigil: Brian and Jacqueline Mc Daid
9.00: Gerry and Mary McHugh
11.00: Francis and Kathleen Coyle

Readers for June : Vigil: Kieran Gallen 11.00:

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Kathleen Arkinson, Mary McGlinchey,
Mary McHugh, Margaret Gillespie

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 2 – Kiera Laird, Emma Larid, Adam Laird, Sasha Byrne, Michael Gallagher, Niamh McLaughlin

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71 384488

NEXT IRISH FR. BILL “YOUNG ADULTS” RETREAT (Given by Fr. Anthony)
Will be held in Ards Friary, Co Donegal - From 28th June - 4th July 2009. For more information contact : Roisin on 0035374 9363336 or 00353 868937399 - “God is Love”

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.
Seniors & Reserves: NO GAME THIS WEEKEND
Under 16 : Training - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm at pitch
Under 12 : At home to Owen Roes on Monday 15th June at 7 pm
G.A.A. Lotto - (6, 3,) 7, 1, 2, 5, 4 - Tony Harper Kilcurragh PK, Michael Coughlan, Shauna Doonan and Una Lynch wins £25each. Next Weeks Jackpot £ 600
Coaching for Under 12s, 10s, 8s & 6s - BOYS & GIRLS - Saturdays 10.00 am & Mondays 6 pm
A new foundation level course will be held in the Dean Maguirc, Carrickmore on Saturday 13th June at 9.30 am anyone interested in attending please contact : Secretary, John McGoldrick ASAP
Merchandise: available contact : Jo Lynch - Jerseys, shorts, socks, bags, hoodies etc
Website for up to date information : www.caisleannadeirgegac.org

AGE CONCERN, CASTLEDERG - SUMMER OUTING to PORTRUSH via PORTSTEWART - On Wednesday 24th June - Evening Meal in the Causeway Hotel - Bus leaving car park, Lower Main Street at 9.15 am SHARP - Tickets £8 - available at Age Concern Office - 028 81670764

ST EUGENE’S HIGH SCHOOL presents “STARS IN YOUR EYES”
Thursday 25th June 2009 at 7.30 pm - Tickets on sale in school office from Monday - Adult £4 - Child £3 - Family Ticket £10 (2D+2CH)

FOUNDATIONS IN LITERGUY - One Year Course beginning Tuesday 6th October 2009. “The People of God” - Further information : Secretary, Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE - Tel: 028 71351233 - Email - thronhillcentre@derrydiocese.org

IONA CARMELITE RETREAT CENTRE - RETREATS - information tel: 028 71262512 A one day retreat for Senior Citizens and their friends on Wednesday 1st July for those from Derry and Donegal - Registration from 10.30 am finishing around 5.00 pm. Cost £15 - or €18 includes 4 course lunch. Payment at the Centre on the day
Carmelite Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 19th July 2009. Coach leaves Termonbacca at 7.45 am with a pick up point of Melmount Centre at 8.15 am. Returning to Derry at approx 11.00 pm. Return coach, snack on the way down and evening meal. Fare : £35 or €40. For further

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 - in the Unit. It may be that you will be transferred to another hospital if the need arises later. 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 - Cardiac Assessment Unit. In emergency call Cardiac Ambulance 028 82 249149

BODYFIT - finished on Thursday 18th June. Will begin again in September

WHITEOAKS REHABILITATION CENTRE - If you are concerned about your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or gambling, staff in Whiteoaks Rehabilitation Centre ROI 074 9384400 or NI 00353 749384400 provide a confidential counselling service for individuals, couples or families. It has been said that a journey of 1000 km begins the first step, begin the journey into recovery today

WHITE OAKS REHABILITATION CENTRE

Addiction - The first step in recovery

Learn from the past, plan for the future, live in the present

Dependence on alcohol, other drugs or gambling presents life threatening physical and mental health challenges for individuals, stress and relationship difficulties in families, financial problems for all concerned, educational issues for children and young people, deaths on road and crime on our streets.

An honest response to the following questions will confirm evidence of addiction.

1. Have you ever felt you should cut down on your use of alcohol, other drugs or the time and money spent gambling?
2. Have people annoyed you by criticizing your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or the time and money spent on gambling?
3. Have you ever felt guilty about your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or on gambling?
4. Have you ever needed alcohol or other drug first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?

If you are concerned about your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or gambling, staff in White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre ROI Tel: 074 9384400 or NI 00353 749384400 provide a confidential counselling service for individuals, couples or families.

It has been said that a journey of 1000 km begins with the first step, begin the journey into recovery today.