Sunday, 27th September 2009

26th Sunday of the Year

God’s Spirit in the world

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Anyone who is not against us is for us’. One of the temptations for us as human beings is to try to control everything. We do it in the close relationships of marriage and family life. And we do it in the context of our life of faith with one another in the parish and in the Church generally. And when we try to exercise control in these areas we set limits to the wonderful possibilities that are there for us. The greatest effort of faith is always to give control back to God and live the ways God wants us to live. This has huge implications for marriage and family life in that God’s way is one of love and affection; of joy and gladness; of peace and forgiveness. It also has very big implications for our faith community, which is called to grow in such a way that there is room for everyone.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday 27th September 2009

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Numbers 11: 25-29
Are you jealous on my account?
If only the whole people of the Lord were prophets!

Second Reading James 5: 1-6
Your wealth is all rotten.

Gospel Mark 9: 38-43.47-48
Anyone who is not against us is for us.
If your hand should cause you to sin, cut it off.

Living the Sunday Liturgy

PRAYER FOCUS

Continue to fill us with your gifts of love.
Can you remember experiencing the gifts of God’s love during last week?

Questions for Action.

For your marriage: Think of ways to show your wife/husband that you are not taking her/him for granted. Put those into practice this week.

For others: Think of one personal quality you have. How can you use that quality for others this week?

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: £ 1,450.00

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 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 - Kathleen Lynch, May Sharkey, Nora McAnea, MB McGrath

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 8 – Liam Harper, Connor Logue, Shannon Hamilton,
Chloe Hamilton, Martin O’Donnell, Caolan Caterson

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

TRÓCAIRE’S ANNUAL GLOBAL GIFTS - Ideal chance to purchase real Christmas Gifts for the poor developing countries which are also items vital to simple survival- such as food, water, shelter, animals etc. In 2009 Trócaire is looking for voluteers in Derry diocese to help promote these life changing gifts in your parish or community. If you or a friend can give a day or two contact Lawrence McBride (NW representative) on 71 357288 or Imcbride@trocaire.ie

ST EUGENE’S YOUTH CENTRE - REGISTRATION on Friday 2nd October at 8 pm - Registration £5 each

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

Seniors & Reserves: At home to Fintona on Sunday 27th September at 12.15 and 1.45 pm

G.A.A. Lotto: (1, 3,) 4, 6, 2, 5, 7 - Claire Gillespie, Killeter - Philomena Doherty, 2 Burnside Villas wins £50 each - Next week Jackpot £275

Website for up to date information : www.caisleannadeirgegac.org

Annual Golf Classic took place on Friday 25th September many thanks to all our sponsors and to all the teams who took part - your support is greatly appreciated

ANNUAL DINNER DANCE - Saturday 28th November 2009

Development Meeting : Tuesday 29th September at the pitch at 8.00 pm

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

CHOIR - will sing at the vigil Mass on Saturday 3rd October. Could all choir members please attend. If anyone is interested in joining they are very welcome to come along.

Choir for 40 hours on Sunday 27th September 6.00 pm (choir please come at 5.30 pm)

VISITING OF THE SICK - NEXT WEEK

40 HOURS - Sunday 27th September - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 11.00 am Mass. Finishing with devotions at 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm

COLLECTION ENVELOPES

IN APPRECIATION OF FR PADDY DOHERTY

Please return envelopes with your Sunday Collection Envelope on or before Sunday 27thSeptember. Thank you

SACRED HEART COLLEGE - Music Department presents Memorable Melodies - Past and Present pupils on Thursday 22nd October 2009 at 7.30 pm - Strule Arts Centre - Tickets £8 - £5 conc

PAT O’LOUGHLIN is planning to do his 30th Dublin Marathon on Monday 26th October for MS Research at Walton MS Unit Liverpool. Pat is the only person north of the border and one of only 25 people in the world to have completed all 29 Dublin Marathons. Pat would appreciate your support

CONRADH NA GAEILGE : Classes commence 3rd October at 11.00 am - Meeting Monday 28th September at 8.00pm in St Patrick’s Hall for adult beginners & improvers to discuss provision of classes

WHITE CANE WALK - Saturday 10th October 2009 - Walkers Wanted. For sponsor sheets, maps or more information contact staff at RNIB, 10 James Street, Omagh BT78 1DH - Tel: 82 250220 email:
IanRoss@rnib.org.uk

N.I. BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE - Castlederg High School on Tuesday 29th September at 2.15 pm - 4.00 pm and 5.15 pm - 8.00 pm - New donors are always needed!!!

BODYFIT - Continues on Thursdays at 7.00 pm sharp - £3.50 in St Patrick’s Hall - Suitable for beginners, intermediate, advanced - male and female. Work at your own pace

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

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

REMINDER OF SERVICES AVAILABLE AT TYRONE COUNTY HOSPITAL - You can attend the Cardiac Assessment Unit in Tyrone County Hospital at any time. Should you develop pain in the chest, shortness of breath, palpations or fainting episodes - the nursing staff can assess your heart. You can refer yourself or be sent by your General Practitioner to this Cardiac Unit. The Unit is open throughout the 24 hours - everyday 7 days a week - For Advice - call 028 82 833129. In emergency call Cardiac Ambulance 028 82 249149