Sunday, 25th October 2009

30th Sunday of the Year

Jesus asked: 'What do you want me to do for you?' This question, asked in the Gospel of a blind man, is addressed to each one of us by Jesus. The man who was born blind had no hesitation in asking for his sight to be given him. That was the single most important thing for him in his life. We should ask ourselves what our single most important need and desire is for our own lives. In what ways are we blind and need our sight restored? Maybe it is in relation to what our real priorities are. Or maybe it is in our close relationships of marriage and family life where we can easily fail to see the hurt or distress or loneliness of one another. Or we may be blind to our responsibility to care for those around us in our parish or wider community who are in need. This week is a call to look into our hearts and open ourselves up to the power of Christ to heal us and set us free.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Living the Sunday Liturgy

PRAYER FOCUS

Strengthen our faith, hope and love.
How would you like this prayer answered?

Questions
For Married Couples: What are the signs of hope in your marriage?
How can you bring hope to each other this week?

For Others: Do you know someone who has lost hope at this time?
Can you bring some hope to them at this time?

Sunday 25th October 2009

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Jeremiah 31: 7-9
The Lord has saved his people.

Second Reading Hebrews 5: 1-6
Christ is the compassionate high priest, sent to take away our sins.

Gospel Mark 10: 46-52
A blind man is cured and becomes a follower of Jesus.

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

: £ 1,360 and € 86 - 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 October
Vigil : Mary McCrory, Kathleen Duggan, Marie Devenney
9.00: Mary Gallen, Grace McMenamin
11.00: Bridgett Barrett, Kathleen Lynch, Seamus Duffy

Offertory Procession for October
Vigil: Harper Family
9.00: Paddy Carlin and Peter McCullagh
11.00: Jimmy Duffy and John McCallion

Readers for October : Vigil: Maureen Lynch 11.00: Ann Marie Anderson

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

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 4 – Eadaoin Devlin, Roisin Devlin, Catherine Coyle, Colleen Logue, Ciara Porter, Kevin Shaughnessy

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71 384488

ISLAND OF SAINTS AND SCHOLARS (IOSAS) - Learmore road, Derryvane, Muff, Co Donegal Tel: 0035374 9384866 - A Quiet place for prayer and reflection, honouring the men and women of Ireland’s Golden Age. Centre contains Celtic Garden, Café, Retail outlet, Garden Centre, Workspace for groups. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 5 pm - Friday 9 am -
4 pm. Sat & Sun 2 pm - 5 pm

PRO-LIFE PRAYER VIGIL - Precious Life Ministries invite you to join them for a Prayer Vigil outside the High Court in Belfast on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th October, when a Judicial Review of abortion guidelines will be heard. We also ask for you to unite with us in Three Days of Prayer and Fasting - beginning Monday 26th October - offering up prayers and sacrafices. For further info contact: 90278484

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.
G.A.A. Lotto: 20/10/09 (5, 4, 1) 3, 2, 6, 7 - Serena McLaughlin, Conor Harper, Seamus McGarvey, Barclay Boyle wins £25 each - Next week Jackpot £375

A.G.M. - In St Eugene’s Centre at 1.30 pm sharp on Sunday 15th November

YOUTH PRESENTATION : Friday 6th November 2009

ANNUAL DINNER DANCE - Saturday 28th November - Tickets will be available at Youth Presentation, A.G.M. Tickets £25 each - Music by : “Riff Raff” in the Mellon Country Inn

Good Luck - to all who are representing the Club in Scór na nOg this Sunday at 6 pm in St Eugene’s Hall, Newtownstewart. Well done and many thanks to our Senior Scór Instrumental Group who played at the county final on Sunday

TEXAS HOLD’EM - Sportsman’s Inn on Friday 13th November at 9.00 pm sharp

Mna Na Deirge - are holding a Halloween Fancy Dress Disco on Saturday 31st October in Charlie’s Bar. Tickets can be purchased from any committee member

NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN - Must be left with Teresa or Seamus before 12.00 on Fridays

SCOUTS, BEAVERS & CUBS - Anyone with uniforms and neckerchiefs that they are finished with can they please donate or sell back to the Scout Group. Many thanks for you help

PIONEER MASS AND PRESENTATION OF PINS - Wednesday 4th November at 7.30 pm.

SPAMOUNT CROSS COMMUNITY BOWLING CLUB - Every Tuesday night
8 pm - 10- pm. New members welcome

CONFIRMATION DAY - The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in this Parish by Bishop Lagan on Sunday 7th March 2010 at 11.00 am

SPECIAL INVITATION - ALL CHURCH MUSICIANS - Bishop Seamus Hegarty DD would be delighted if all who are involved in music in any way in their parish could attend a Mass of Dedication in St Eugene’s Cathedral on the Feast of St Cecilia on 22nd November at 7.30 pm

DERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE - led by Bishop Hegarty DD in 16th -21st July 2010

Fare £629 inclusive of flights, full board, airport taxes, insurance, coach transfers. Fare may be paid in instalments. Booking forms available in all parishes and from the Pilgrimage Secretary - Other details see poster on Notice Board in Church : or Tel 028 71260293

DERRY DIOCESAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CHARISMATIC RENEWAL - As part of the above plan Omagh Charismatic Prayer Group invites you to a Day of Renewal - Speaker Frances Hogan in the Mellon Country Hotel on 21st November. Registration 9 am - Celebration of the Eucharist 4.30 pm - Cost £20 - Bookings : Tel 028 28 242092

CASTLEDERG ELDERLY DAY CENTRE - Are holding a 3 mile fund raising event on Sunday 25th October. The walk starts from the Healthy Living Centre (Age Concern/Derg Valley Care) - Registration at 2.30 pm. Walk starting at 3.00 pm - Entry £10 - Refreshments supplied

DUBLIN MARATHON - on Monday 26th October. Good Luck to Pat and all the other runners

BARROWFIELD F.C. - LOTTO - 1, 12, 15, 20 - No winners - Mary McCrory,
Shannon Coyle and Clarie Coyle wins £15 each

CASTLEDERG CANCER RESEARCH COMMITTEE - are holding their autumn sale in GAA Centre, Aghyaran from Monday 19th - Friday 23rd October - Open daily 11 am - 9 pm. Please support us in anyway you can

“YOU ARE PRECIOUS IN MY SIGHT” - If you are concerned about someone with suicidal feeling phone the Samaritans or consult your GP - Samaritans 0845 9090 90