Sunday 26th April 2009

Third Sunday of Easter

Our advocate with the Father

Jesus said: “You are witnesses of all I have said.” Over the past few years we have become very aware of the human frailty of the Church, often to the point of keeping our heads down and hoping that it will all go away. And we have good reasons for being ashamed and afraid and even at times resentful. But we also have a great responsibility to witness boldly to Jesus who has risen from the dead and is alive in us and in his Church. We do this, not so much by preaching, as by how we live our lives in joy and hope and love. Our families, our community and our society badly need the witness of people who are happy, content, forgiving, thoughtful, prayerful, caring. If we work at it together we can make a difference. That’s our call this week as husbands and wives, parents and children, and as a community of faith.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Masses

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

First Friday : 10.00 am and 7.30 pm

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

Sunday Collection: £ 1,421.00 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 April
Vigil : Jean Coyle, Marie Devenney, Sean Dolan
9.00: Anthony Harkin, Avril Campbell
11.00: Seamus Duffy, Margaret Cassidy, Patricia McGlynn

Offertory Procession for April
Vigil: Vera and Pat Catterson
9.00: Eugene and Pat McLaughlin
11.00: McGrath Family

Readers for April : Vigil: Ann Kealey 11.00: Harry Brennan

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Kathleen Lynch, May Sharkey, Nora McAnea,
MB McGrath

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 2 – Kiera Laird, Emma Laird, Adam Laird, Sasha Byrne, Michael Gallagher, Niamh McLaughlin

PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES IN OMAGH - 2009
2009 - May 22nd & 23rd, June 19th & 20th - Application Forms available from our priest or apply to The Secretary, ACCORD, Mount St.Columba’s Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh BT78 5HD or Tel: 028 82242439

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

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 4 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

DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK - Sunday 7th June. Bishop Hegarty will celebrate the Mass

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto - (6, 1, 7,) 2, 5, 4, 3 - John O’Connor, 10 Hillview Park and Carmel Lynch, Brooke Park wins £50 each. Next Weeks Jackpot £ 425

Seniors & Reserves – at home on Sunday to Owen Roes at 2.15 pm & 3.45 pm
Minors: away to Aghyaran on Wednesday 29th April

Coaching for Under 10s, 8s & 6s - BOYS AND GIRLS - continues on Saturdays at 10.00 am and Monday s at 6 pm Both at Marius McHugh Park

SCHOLARSHIP FOR GAELTACHT : Contact : Secretary J McGoldrick, 51 Scarvagherin Road, Castlederg in writing before 30th April

GOLF CLASSIC - At Newtownstewart Golf Club on Friday 29th May. Details from Declan Devine

As part of the Celebrations of 125 Years of GAA a Mass for All Deceased Members of the Club has been arranged on Sunday 10th May at 11.00 am

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE AND MNA NA DEIRGE – CELEBRATION OF 125 YEARS OF GAA

A special variety concert of past and present Scor and Scor Na nOg acts and other entertainment will take place on Sunday 10th May at 7.00 pm in St Patrick’s Hall. History of the Club will be on display. Refreshments included. Admission £3 – Under 18s Free. We would ask for past members and founders of the club to be in attendance. Everyone welcome. Please come along for a very enjoyable night of local entertainment. Anyone who has photos or memorabilia of interest we would be very grateful

BODYFIT - CONTINUES IN ST PATRICK’S HALL on Thursday evenings at 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm sharp. Suitable for beginners, intermediate, advanced - male and female. Excellent fat burner, maximum results in minimum time. Work at your own pace

TRÓCAIRE - Total so far from Parish. Many thanks. TOTAL = £8,928 €1,383
Castlederg - £6,071 & €383 Dregish - £1,581 Drumnabey £1,276 & €1,000

FEASTS THIS WEEK: Wednesday : St Catherine of Sienna Saturday : St Athanasius

POPE’S INTENTION FOR MAY

General: That the laity and Christian communities may be responsible promoters of priestly and religious vocations

Mission: That the recently founded Catholic Churches, grateful to the hold for the gift of faith, may be ready to share in the universal mission of the church, offering their availability to preach the Gospel throughout the world

CHURCHTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Are delivering “Start IT” commencing on Monday 11th May (subject to numbers) For further information please contact Mary 81670652

ULSTER PROJECT FUND - Car Wash - at Jim Love’s Car Wash, Castlegore Road (one mile outside Castlederg on the Killen Road Session on Saturday 2nd May from 10 am - 4.30 pm. We ask everyone to support. Many thanks to everyone who supported the Colour Me Beautiful evening. It was a huge success

BELFAST MARATHON - MONDAY 4TH MAY 2009 - Numerous local people are competing in the marathon to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis. Your support would be gratefully appreciated. Contact : Liam McHugh 816 70416

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER CHOIR IN CONCERT – On Tuesday 28th April under the direction of Shaun Ryan in St Patrick’s Church, Buncrana Road – Admission is Free and everyone welcome

BARROWFIELD F.C. LOTTO – JACKPOT £1480 - 2, 4, 9, 20
Winner : Johnny McAleer, Castlefin Park - wins £30

LOUGH DERG – “A Medley of Music” in Lough Derg on 29th April from 7 – 10 pm in aid of Lough Derg Development Appeal. Adm £5 – Book early. Tel : 686 32391 – email info@loughderg.org