SUNDAY 24th June 2007

Birthday of John the Baptist

Fr Patrick Doherty, PP 816 71393

Fr Colm O’Doherty, CC 816 61475

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

Sunday Collection: £ 1,370.00 Thank you for your generosity

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night @ 9 pm – Snowball £1,420
Whist on Thursday night @ 8.30 pm – Snowball rolling

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

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

Offertory Procession for June
Vigil: Eamon and Mary Coyle
9 am: Hilary and Kathleen Lynch
11 am: Vincent and Kathleen Duggan

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

Church Cleaners this week – Kathleen Arkinson, Mary McGlinchey, Mary McHugh, Margaret Gillespie

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 6 - Aidan Harper, Catherine Coyle, Adam Laird, Kiera Laird, Rebecca Campbell, Jessica Carlin, Patrick Porter

APOSTOLIC WORKERS: Members of Apostolic Work wish to launch an appeal for bags of unwanted clothing for re-cycling. Bags can be collected during July and August. Please contact any member of Apostolic Work

PARISH WEBSITE – has been brought back to life – www.castledergparish.com - Please let family and friends know about it. If you have any comments or anything you would like to have added please email – martin@odyc.net

HIKE TO CROAGH PADRAIG, WESTPORT, CO MAYO on SUNDAY 22ND JULY 2007
For those aged 18-30 and it will cost £35. This fee will include transport from Derry, an official guide and dinner in Westport. Places limited – book by 6th July – contact 028 71264087 or collect a booking form from the parish office

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE
Primary School Coaching – Continues Saturdays for all boys from Primary 1 to under 10
Senior and Reserves : Reserves and Seniors at home to Beragh on Sunday 2.15 pm & 3.45 pm
Under 16s : commenced their league and had a good win away to Clann Na nGael. At home to Michael Cussaks on Thursday 28th June
Under 12s : Away to Clann Na nGael on Monday 25th June
G.A.A. Lotto: 19/06/07 (6, 4, 3), 2, 1, 5, 7 – Next week Jackpot £1,100 – wins £35 each
Jack O’Carlin, 13 Willocrest – Avril Campbell, Whiterock – Marie McHugh, HVP
Anyone interested in purchasing Club Merchandise contact Jo Lynch, 59 Castlefin Park who is presently collecting deposits for the club hoodies

The Club is proposing to hold a Fun Day in August. A meeting for anyone interested in planning this Fun Day will be held on Monday 25th June at 8 pm at Marius McHugh Park. Please come along and give your support and discuss plans

Congratulations to Laura McSorley and the Tyrone U14s on winning the Ulster Final

Outstanding yearly Club Lotto payments are now due to any Committee Member

Congratulations to Fintan McGarvey and Ronan McHugh who have been selected to represent Tyrone and Ulster in Croke Park on 19th August. These boys were selected following the high standard of skills displayed at the recent GAA/INTO Regional Mini-Sevens Festival

The Club Website is now up and running for information log on to caisleannadeirgegac.org

FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST – GOLF CLASSIC - Ardstraw West and Castlederg Parish Annual Golf Classic in Newtownstewart Golf Club

The A.G.M. of Naoiscoil Na Deirge will take place in St Patrick’s Hall on Monday 25th June at 8.00 pm. All interested in providing Bi-lingual pre-school education please attend

Knock Summer Youth Festival – Youth 2000 – Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th July at Knock Shrine is an opportunity for young people to take time out to reflect on their lives and what God is offering …..”Life to the Full”! Cost is on donation basis with accommodation and food provided. Special free buses from certain locations. For more info contact : Ann 094-9388100, Sheena 01-6753690 or look up www.geocities.com/knock_shrine

SPAMOUNT SWIFTS F.C. – MINI LOTTO – NEXT WEEK JACKPOT £3,500
Saturday 16/06/07 – No Jackpot winners – 2, 4, 11, 13 - £50 went to Kieran Gallen, 5 Hillview Park

VARIETY CONCERT – NIGHT OF MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE - Friday 29th June at 7.30 pm - In St Eugene’s High School – Price £5 per adult - £3 per child – Seating is allocated. All proceeds go to the Renovation of St Patrick’s Parish Hall, Castlederg - Tickets on Sale in Dinny McCrory’s or contact Margaret Cassidy – please come along and give your support – Tickets still available

Sean Davis Summer 4 Day Outdoor “Fun” Soccer Academy takes place at Campsie Playing Fields from Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th July 2007 for boys and girls aged 5 to 17 years.
Times: 10.00 am start – Lunch 12.30 – 1.00 pm – Finish 3.00 pm daily. For further information
Tel : Sean Davis FAI, IFA, FA European A Licence Coach on 028 71263044

LOUGH DERG – WELCOMES YOU - 2007 ONE DAY RETREATS – RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL
August : 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
September : 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23 Cost : 27 Euro / £18.50 Stg

2007 THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE
You may commence your pilgrimage on any day from
Friday 1st June to Monday 13th August – Cost 45 Euro / £32 Stg includes boat fare and accommodation No reservation required for 3 Day Pilgrimage - 00353 71 9861518 – Email: info:loughderg.org