Fr Patrick Doherty, PP 816 71393

Fr Colm O’Doherty, CC 816 61475

Sunday 21st September 2008

The generous love of God

“Why be envious because I am generous?” It is very difficult to tolerate begrudgers, those who forget the riches they have themselves and are forever complaining about what others have. We can so easily become like that. We have a call this week to get in touch with all the good things that are in our lives and to give thanks and praise to God and to each other. This is particularly important for the health and growth of every marriage relationship. The greatest temptation in marriage is to take each other for granted and so become dissatisfied. Criticism then enters into the relationship and becomes destructive. A couple needs to be generous with each other and give time regularly to count their blessings. This is also so important in family life where the pull can be towards ever more material things rather than a true appreciation of the treasure that is in each person. The parish can only be built on generosity also.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday Collection: £ 1,605.00 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

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

Eucharistic Ministers for September
Vigil : Mrs Aidan Lynch
9.00: Pat McLaughlin and Marie McSorley
11.00: Pat O’Loughlin and Margaret Ann Gormley

Offertory Procession for September
Vigil: Eamon and Mary Coyle
9.00: Hilary and Kathleen Lynch
11.00: Vincent and Kathleen Duggan

Readers for September : Vigil: Marie Connolly 11.00: Philomena Doherty

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

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 3 - Emma Campbell, Sarah Campbell, James Campbell, Niko Svanias, Matthew Traynor

Golden Years - Holiday Break - 30th September - 4 days includes 3 D B&B - 3 nights dancing. Southern Hotel, Sligo €189 - Telephone : 71269109 - Liam Bradley Tours

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND - Direct flight from Belfast - 11 days €1395 (currently £975) Spiritual Directors : Fr Michael Porter, Burt and Fr Gerry Sweeney, Killyclogher - Tel : C Gillespie 075 33330756

MEMBERS OF APOSTOLIC WORK - wish to thank everyone who donated unwanted clothing, shoes, bedding etc. members are willing to collect items at any time

BAPTISMAL ROBES - A choice of Baptismal Robes is now available. For further information contact : Kathleen Lynch 028 81671046

SPIRITUAL COURSE - a one year Practical Theology Course, “Points of Intersection” will be held in Thornhill Centre each Monday from 7.30 - 9.30 pm beginning 6th October. This course is an opportunity to search out who we are, who we are called to be and how we relate to God and one another. Tel : 71 351233

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (5, 1,) 6, 7, 3, 4, 2 – C McKay, John Lynch, Dessie Ramsey, Amanda McGlynn, Janette Carlin, Hugh McDaid - wins £20 each - Next week Jackpot - £800

Lotto and Cairde money should be paid to Declan Devine ASAP

Well done to Under 8s and 10s who finished their programme over the last two weeks. Congratulations to their managers and coaches for the hard work put in since March.

Any Youth member interested in taking part in Scor Na n-óg contact : Berlinda Logue or Teresa Corry. Meeting for those interested in taking part in the Scor on Tuesday 23rd September at 8.30 pm at Changing Rooms

Up to date information can be found on www.caisleannadeirgegac.org

Merchandise available - Contact : Jo Lynch - Rain Jackets, hoodies, jerseys, new small sports bag available etc

Good luck to the Tyrone Senior and Minor management and teams this weekend

BARROWFIELD F.C. LOTTO – JACKPOT £2000 - Numbers 5 - 7 - 8 - 15
Winner: Matthew Donaghey, Hillview Park - £30

CONRADH NA GAEILGE - Registration for Irish Language Classes will take place in St Patrick’s Hall - Saturday 27th September at 11.00 am. Beginners & Improvers welcome

ST DAVOG’S, SCRAGHEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - FUNDRAISING DANCE
Friday 26th September in the Blacktown Arms - Music by “Oliver Brogan” Dancing 10 pm - 1 am

BORDER ARTS - are currently taking names for the beginners Guitar class. Contact : 028 81670636 or call into the office on 24a Main Street, Castlederg

RALLY FOR LIFE - abortion could be forced on N.I. from Westminster - this Autumn. In response to this serious threat, a massive pro-life rally will be held at Stormont in Belfast on Saturday 18th October. If you can help distribute leaflets advertising the rally, or can help organise a coach from our parish to the Rally contact : Bernie on 028 90278484

DUBLIN MARATHON - Liam McHugh, Drumnabey will be running the Marathon on behalf of Cysitc Fibrosis in October 2008 - your support and sponsorship would be greatly appreciated

YOGA 5 WEEK COURSE - Starting in Annie’s Yoga Centre - Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 10 am. Also Wednesday evening at 8.30 pm enrolling now. Contact Annie 028 81671126 / 07716034570

FOYLE HOSPICE - CLOTHING COLLECTION SERVICE - will commence in Castlederg and surrounding areas over the next few weeks. Please keep an eye for our Door to Door leaflets. Urgently required : Good quality furniture. Contact : 028 81671900

BODY FIT FITNESS CLASS - Total body workout for both men and women. Maximum results minimum time. Continues in St Patrick’s Hall Thursday 25th September 2008 (was previously in Spamount Hall for last 4 years) 7.00 pm (sharp) - 8.00 pm - £3.50 - fully qualified instructor

PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES IN OMAGH - 2008 - 09
2008 - October 24th & 25th, November 21st & 22nd, December 5th & 6th
2009 - January 23rd & 24th, February 20th & 21st, March 20th & 21st, April 24th & 25th,
May 22nd & 23rd, June 19th & 20th
Application Forms available from our priest or apply to The Secretary, ACCORD, Mount St.
Columba Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh BT78 5HD or Tel: 028 82242439