Sunday 22nd March 2009

4th Sunday of Lent

Christ, the Redeemer

"God sent his Son so that through him the world might be saved." We can become so familiar with a sentence like this that we miss the profound truth in it of how much God loves us and longs for us. We think of faith as meaning our belief in God. It is much more about God's intense belief in us and in our goodness and beauty and he wants us to come to a knowledge of that too. We have a serious responsibility to one another of constantly bringing that knowledge to one another in every way we can. One of the major tasks for every married couple is to help each other to know how much they are loved and treasured. This is done through affirmation and affection. Parents have this same responsibility towards their children. They can help each one be a truly successful human being by building up their goodness. And in the parish community we help one another by looking out for each other.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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:

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

Sunday Collection: £ 1,603.00 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 March
Vigil : Maureen Lynch, Annette McAleer, Patricia McGlynn
9.00: Pat McLaughlin, Marie McSorley
11.00: Margaret Ann Gormley, Pat O’Loughlin, Marie Devenney

Offertory Procession for March
Vigil: John McGlynn and Family
9.00: Colm and May Sharkey
11.00: Lynch Family, Brooke Park

Readers for March : Vigil: Maolíosa McHugh 11.00: Philomena Doherty

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

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 5 - Daire Keyes, Anna Harper, Amy Leigh McGuire,
Aaron McGlinchey

PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES IN OMAGH - 2009

2009 - 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

FEASTS THIS WEEK:

Wednesday : Annunciation

APOSTOLIC WORK: Tickets for Apostolic Work Easter Draw in aid of the Missions. The Draw will be held on 31st March. Tickets available from any member

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

Cardiac Screening for those aged between 14 and 35 will be carried out in Castlederg on 28th and 29th March. Anyone wishing to avail of this screening at a reduced price of £20 contact John McGoldrick for an application form

LOTTO EXTRA - will run from April 2009 until March 2010 please contact any Committee Member

Coaching for Under 10s, 8s & 6s - BOYS AND GIRLS - continues on Saturdays at 10.30 am at Marius McHugh Park

Many thanks to those parents and children who participated in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Strabane. We are grateful for your support

FUNDAMENTAL TRAINING U8 & U6 CONTINUES - Monday evenings starting 23/0/3/09 at 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm in St Eugene’s High School. All children and parents are asked to attend

U14s - Play away to Augher on Saturday 28th March at 12 pm

Minors - will play their first league match on Sunday 29th March at home to Gortin

Upcoming CPD courses for coaches. All courses are provided FREE of charge

Fundamental course in Omagh on Monday 30th March at 7.30 pm. This course is open to all U6, U8 and U10 coaches. A number of games and tasks will be demonstrated which will help develop and improve a childs fundamental skills Monday 6th April - Games to Develop Football (U14 - Senior coaches) Tutor : Tony Scullion in Greencastle at 7.30 pm. Anyone wishing to attend contact : J McGoldrick for further details

SPECIAL DIOCESAN MASS - for those with Special Needs, their families and friends will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh on Saturday 9th May at 3 pm. Bishop Hegarty will celebrate Mass. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion Mass contact the Catechetical Centre 71264087

CONRADADH NA GAEILGE - wish to thank all who contributed so generously to the Irish Language Collection on St Patrick’s Day which raised £900

SCHOLARSHIPS - Anyone from the Parish attending the Gaeltacht should make application to Maoliosa McHugh, Castlefin Road or Geraldine McHugh, Silverhill Road - Apply in Irish before 30th April

CASTLEDERG ULSTER PROJECT - Are planning to send 12 Teens and 3 Councillors to New Orleans in July. They are organising a Table Quiz in St Patrick’s Hall on Wednesday 1st April at 8.00 pm. Tables of 4 - £10. They ask for your support

TABLE QUIZ - GUIDES, BRIGINI’S, CYGNETS & SCOUTS, CUBS, BEAVERS
in St Eugene’s Centre on Friday 27th March at 9.00 pm sharp - Tables of 4 - £10 - Your support would be appreciated. Funds will be used to help with running costs/up keep of St Eugene’s Centre

MISSIONARIES OF AFRICA (White Fathers) will be visiting our Parish this weekend and speaking at the Masses. Fr Joe McMenamin will be speaking at Mass in Dregish and Drumnabey and Fr Ian Buckmaster will be speaking at Masses in Castlederg

BARROWFIELD DANCE - Saturday 11th April - In “Charlie Lynch’s”
Music by : White Lightening - Dancing at 10.30 pm - 1.00 am - £3.00

OLD TIME DANCE - Friday 17th April - In St Patrick’s Hall - Adm: £5.00
Music by : Country Cousins - Dancing 10.30 pm - 1 am - All proceeds to Parish Funds

BARROWFIELD F.C. LOTTO – JACKPOT £1420 - 13, 14, 17, 19
Winner : Fiona McGuckin - wins £30

WORKSHOP ON MARRIAGE - Renew your wedding vows. Marriage Encounter is a weekend away (Friday 8 pm - Sunday 5 pm) for married couples of all ages with a stable relationship. Couples explore, in complete privacy, how to come to a deeper mutual understanding of each other. Date for next Marriage Encounter Weekend is : 27th - 29th March, Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry - Phone 90626503 or 71350612

HOST FAMILIES REQUIRED : Have you 3 weeks to spare in July? Chernobyl Children’s Aid needs you. Could you give a Chernobyl child a recuperating holiday? This can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Weekly activities are organised and translators are available at all times. To take a child out of a contaminated area even for a week can boost their immune system to one year. Contact: Dominic on 71383523 or 07980092493