Fr Patrick Doherty, PP 816 71393

Fr Colm O’Doherty, CC 816 61475

Sunday 27th April 2008, Sixth Sunday of Easter

The Spirit of Truth

Jesus said to his disciples: “I shall ask the Father and he will give you the Spirit of truth.” If someone ever says to you “I want to tell you the truth about yourself” stand well back because you can be almost certain that you will hear all the things that are wrong with you! That’s what we have done with the notion of truth. God’s idea of truth is just the opposite. It is about all that is good and wonderful about us. This week ban criticism from your life and practice the truth by speaking the good about yourself and also about one another and about those who share your home with you. Go out of your way to notice the good qualities of each person who makes up your life and let each one know the goodness you see in them. And look at your parish this week and make a list of all the good that is being done by your priests and by so many people and let them know what you see. Then you will be God’s people.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday Collection: £ 1,495.00 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 – Snowball rolling

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

Eucharistic Ministers for May
Vigil : Margaret Cassidy and Seamus Duffy
9.00: Vera Catterson and Jean Coyle
11.00: Rosie Loughrey and Anthony Harkin

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

READERS FOR MAY : Vigil: Maolíosa McHugh 11.00: Philomena Doherty

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK – Una Lynch, Kathleen McHugh, Vera Catterson, Rosie Harper, Brigid Harper, Maureen Hegarty, Mrs M Logue

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 6 - Emma McHugh, Grace Kealey, Julie Harkin, Lauren McHugh, Rian Duffy, Matthew McHugh, Rebecca Campbell

FEASTS THIS WEEK :
Monday : St Louis Marie de Montfort
Tuesday : St Catherine of Sienna Thursday : St Joseph the Worker
Friday : St Athanasius Saturday : Sts Philip & James

DIOCESAN YOUTH CHOIR - The Diocese is establishing a Diocesan Youth Choir for those aged 15 - 18 years old. The choir is directed by Fr Peter O’Kane. The commitment to the choir will not be demanding as it will work towards a few one off events during the year. If you are interested contact : Youth Co-ordinator ddcc@derrydiocese.org - Tel : 028 71264087

CASTLEDERG M.S. GROUP - EVENING OF COLOUR & IMAGE BY
Colur Me Beautiful Consultant on Tuesday 29th April at 8.00 pm in Derg Valley Health & Living Centre - Light Refreshments - Ticket £5

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (4, 6, 1,) 2, 3, 7, 5, – Margaret Rushe, Neil Duggan wins £50 each

Next week Jackpot £2,000

Seniors & Reserves - Last week seniors and reserves went down to Errigal Ciaran Thirds at home. This week away to Drumquin on Sunday - throw in 2.15 pm & 3.45 pm.

Training Continues - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30 pm
Under 12s & Primary School coaching for all boys and girls continues on Saturday mornings at
10.00 am at Marius McHugh Park
Up to date information can be found on www.caisleannadeirgegac.org

MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE: Rain Jackets, Hoodies, Home & Away Jerseys, Tracksuit Jackets, Short and Socks - Contact : Jo Lynch, 59 Castlefin Park, Castlederg

WORLD YOUTH DAY - As you know World Youth Day will be celebrated in Sydney, Australia this July. The European Centre for the “World Youth Day Experience” will be in Lourdes. It corresponds with the dates of our Diocesan Pilgrimage. The Diocese will be taking a “World Youth Day Group” to Lourdes in addition to the existing “Youth Team”

AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION - needs volunteers in the Strabane area. By volunteering you will be supporting people experiencing or at risk of experiencing depression and their carers. We are looking for volunteers to facilitate support group meetings in your local community and provide information about depression and the work of the organisation. Full training and support is provided. Contact : Pat Lynch 028 71260602 for details

DANCE - In Drumquin Social Centre - Friday 3rd May - Music by : Candy Style - Bar Available - Proceeds to Parish Funds - Admission £5.00

BARROWFIELD F.C. LOTTO – JACKPOT £620 - Numbers 1 - 16 - 19 - 20
Winner : Chris McCrea - wins £30

BELFAST MARATHON - Pat O’Loughlin is planning to run the Belfast Marathon on 5th May 2008 for Diabetes Research. Pat is asking for your support. Phone 81671550

ST EUGENE’S CATHOLIC GIRL GUIDES - will be hosting The Diocesan Mass on Sunday 18th May 2008. GATE COLLECTION last week raised £513.00. Many thanks for your generosity

PARISH TRIDUUM OF PRAYER AND DEVOTION TO OUR LADY
From Thursday 1st May - Saturday 3rd May in St Mary’s Church, Dregish
Thursday 1st May - Mass 10.00 am. 8.00 pm - Mysteries of Light followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Theme : People and Families of our Parish
Friday 2nd May - Mass 10.00 am. 8.00 pm - Sorrowful Mysteries. Theme : Our Vocation in Life and in the Church
Saturday 3rd May - Mass 10.00 am. The Theme : The needs and intentions of our Youth with special prayers for those doing examinations, those preparing for Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation and Marriage

ARANDERG C.C.E. - Traditional Irish Music Session - St Patrick’s Hall, Castlederg - Saturday 26th April - Youth Session @ 9.00 pm - Adult Session @ 11.00 pm. Light refreshments served and Free Admission - All musicians welcome

OMAGH MUSIC SOCIETY - (Conductor Rev John F Murdock) will perform “The Crucifixion by Stainer in St Patrick’s Church, Drumquin at 7 pm on Sunday 27th April. A suggested donation of £5 will enable proceeds to go to the Parkinson’s Disease Society

ULSTER PROJECT - Bill & Winkie Bouldin are retiring from Ulster Project. They are coming to Castlederg from 9th - 12th May on Sunday 11th May at 2.00 pm in Church of Ireland Hall, Lower Strabane Road. They want to meet all the teens and their families that were in new Orleans since 1991. Please make this a memorable event