Sunday, 23rd August 2009

21st Sunday of the Year

Simon Peter said to Jesus: 'Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the message of eternal life, and we believe'. We are conscious today of the many people who give up the practice of their faith. This happens for all kinds of reasons but it is always sad especially when it is people whom we love. This puts more responsibility on the shoulders of those of us who stay with Christ to live our faith ever more fully so that people can see him in us and be attracted to him through us. Christ is the very centre of our faith, as the one who teaches full human living. And his way is the way of love. To love God with our whole heart and to love one another as he loves us is the true practice of our faith. We need the Eucharist in order to live that way. As always the places where we live this faith most urgently are in our homes and our parish.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 23rd August 2009.

21st Sunday of the Year

First Reading Joshua 24:1-2 15-18
Joshua confronts the people with an initial decision, to serve the one true God or to serve false gods.

Second Reading Ephesians 5:21-32
St Paul urges the image of a marriage relationship to express the bond that exists between Christ and the Church.

Gospel John 6:60-69
The disciples are faced with an initial decision to stay with Jesus or to leave him.

Masses

Monday : 7.30 pm Tuesday : 10.00 am Wednesday : 7.30 pm
Thursday : 10.00 am Friday : 10.00

Saturday : 10.00 am and Vigil - 7.00 pm

Sunday : 9.00 am and 11.00 am

Confessions: Monday: 7.00pm - 7.30pm

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

Sunday Collection: £ 1,545.00 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 August
Vigil : Patricia McGlynn, Avril Campbell
9.00: Seamus Duffy, Margaret Cassidy
11.00: Jean Coyle, Marie Devenney, Patricia McGlynn

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

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

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

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 3 – Sarah Campbell, James Campbell, Niko Svanias, Matthew Traynor, Seafra Gallagher, Lorcan McGuigan

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71 384488

FOUNDATIONS IN LITURGY - 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

FEASTS THIS WEEK: Monday : St Bartholomew Thursday : St Monica
Friday : St Augustine Saturday : The Beheading of John the Baptist

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE SUNDAY, 13TH September, Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Chief Celebrant Cardinal Sean Brady. Guest Speakers : Fr Liam Lawton & Dana

10 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND - from Monday 21st - Wednesday 30th September. £1090 stg or € 1240 per person. Spiritual Director : Fr Michael Porter & Fr Anthony Mailey. Few seats remaining. For further info and booking contact :Charlie Gillespie 07533330756

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (3, 1,) 6, 5, 4, 7, 2 - 15 winners - £10 each. Next Week Jackpot £325
Under 16 : Final Match on away to Omagh on Wednesday 26th August at 7.15 pm
Under 8 : Next Go Games Blitz on Saturday 29th August in Tattyreagh at 10.30 am
Coaching for Under 12s, 10s, 8s & 6s - BOYS & GIRLS - Saturdays 11.00 am
Merchandise: available contact : Jo Lynch - Jerseys, shorts, socks, bags, hoodies etc
Website for up to date information : www.caisleannadeirgegac.org
KEEP FREE - Friday 25th September 2009 - Annual Golf Classic
MNA NA DEIRGE - Senior Training at Marius McHugh Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm
Under 16 Training Mondays and Wednesdays at Marius McHugh Park at 1.30 pm

DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING DRAW - As work will hopefully be starting soon on the new Clubrooms, the Club is undertaking a Development Fundraising Draw - tickets are available from any Club Member.

Any member who wishes to be considered for an All Ireland Ticket must have purchased a book of tickets. The support of parents, members and players would be greatly appreciated

DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING MEETING - On Monday 24th August at 7.30 pm at
the pitch. ANYONE SELLING TICKETS MUST BE THERE to return all tickets

ST EUGENE’S HIGH SCHOOL: G.C.S.E. Results available on Thursday 27th August in the school office from 9.00 am

School resumes : Tuesday 1st September 2009 - First Years Only at 9.20 am
Wednesday 2nd September 2009 - All pupils - Years 8 - 12

The school has school jerseys, shorts and socks for purchase available in school office

DERRY DIOCESAN SOCIETY - Names of living and deceased may be enrolled in the Derry Diocesan Society. The deceased are remembered in a Mass each day in a church in the Derry Diocese. Enrolment is £20 and can be enrolled in the sacristy

OMAGH CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP - Meets every Thursday in the Pastoral Centre, Brook Street at 8.15 pm. There is praise music and song and prayers of thanksgiving and intercession. All welcome to come and pray

A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA (NEST)

Are you burdened by feelings of guilt or shame? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety and/or low self-esteem? If you were able to break free from the pain of what has happened to you, would your life be different? The NEST Programme will enable you to do just that and also give you resources to deal with present and future life tasks. For more info telephone - Pastoral Centre, Maghera 028 79642983 or Derry 028 71347220 for assessment for the Autumn course, September 2009

INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH A LITTLE MORE?
Thornhill College has a number of short and long courses starting in October and November 2009. Pastoral Ministry : “There is a Variety of Gifts”. Liturgy : “Foundations in Liturgy”. Scripture : “Saint Luke”. Aspects of Faith : “So What Should We Teach Them?”. Personal Development : “Dreams Workshop”. For further info contact Thornhill Centre 71351233

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE : Last two places for the New York Marathon on 1st November 2009. Join Richard and a great group, some who are walking and some who are running the marathon. For more information phone John Ryan - 028 71289898

ACCORD PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES - Will take place in the Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh on October 16th & 17th - November 13th & 14th and December 4th & 5th. Booking - telephone 028 82242439 or email : accordomagh@btopenworld.com