Sunday 28th February 2010

Second Sunday of Lent

Peter said to Jesus: “Master, it is wonderful for us to be here”. As we gather for Mass this Sunday, how many of us can say those words of Peter from our hearts? And yet we have a right to be able to say them. Unfortunately for so many Catholics, Mass has become a burden rather than a joy and a source of enthusiasm and energy. We need to help each other to gain that grace. And as we return home from Mass this Sunday, how many of us can say those words of Peter in relation to our family life? At best, so many can only say it is not bad, it is ok. But can we say it is wonderful? And yet we have a right to be able to say that. It takes a lot of working at the relationships in our home, the relationships of marriage, of family, of neighbourliness, to make those words possible and to ring true. But it is in those two places that the practice of faith takes place.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 28th February 2010

2nd Sunday of Lent

First Reading : Gensis 15: 5-12.17-18
God makes a covenant with Abraham.

Second Reading: Philippians 3: 17-4:1
Christ will transfigure our bodies into copies of his glorious body.

Gospel: Luke 9: 28-36
The disciples witness the Transfiguration of Christ.

REV BRIAN DONNELLY PP
Tel 028 816 71393
patrick.doherty@derrydiocese.org

REV COLM O’DOHERTY CC
Tel 028 816 61475
07786115471 (emergencies only)
c.odoherty@btinternet.com

NEIGHBOURING PRIESTS:
Fr K Mullan 82 831225 Fr J Gilmore 816 70728

Parish website: www.castledergparish.com
Derry Diocesan website: www.derrydiocese.org
Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre: www.catecheticalcentre.org
Irish Bishops’ Conference: www.catholicbishops.ie

‘This is my Son, the Chosen One. Listen to Him’

The story of the Transfiguration of Jesus, which is told every year on the Second Sunday of Lent, tells us of Jesus meeting God the Father in a glorious encounter, and being confirmed in His mission on earth. The Transfiguration of Jesus was a moment that would sustain the disciples in times when their faith would be sorely tested. The story reassures us too and gives us a glimpse of our destiny if we remain faithful to Jesus and the teachings of the Gospel.

MASS SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK

DRUMNABEY: Monday 10.00am, Thursday 7.30pm

DREGISH: Wednesday 10.00am, First Friday 7.30pm

CONFESSIONS

Drumnabey: Thursday 6.30pm – 7.20pm

Dregish: Friday 7.00pm – 7.20pm

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT in St Francis of Assisi, every Thursday evening during Lent, from 6.30 – 7.20pm. I invite as many people as possible to take up this opportunity of spending some time of prayer and reflection in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

VISITATION OF THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND:

Fr O’Doherty will visit the sick and housebound this week: in the Drumnabey area on Thursday and in Dregish on Friday.

CHURCH DUTIES ROTA – Readings, Offertory Gifts, Cleaning & Flowers:
Thank you to the Crew area for this month’s duties in Drumnabey and the Tullymuck area for this month’s duties in Dregish. In March, the Garvetagh/Lisleen area is on duty in Drumnabey, and the Dunteague area in Dregish.

PLEASE NOTE: Next weekend in our parish, 6th / 7th March, the Mass schedule for Drumnabey and Dregish will be as follows:

Drumnabey: Vigil Mass, Saturday 6th March, 7.30pm

Dregish: Sunday 7th March, 9.30am.

This is to enable Fr O’Doherty to attend the Confirmation in Castlederg at 11.00am on Sunday.

CONFIRMATION

Please remember in your prayers this week, the girls and boys from our schools who will make the Sacrament of Confirmation next Sunday, in St Patrick’s, Castlederg, at the 11.00am Mass. As our children receive the gift of the Holy Spirit on their Confirmation Day, we pray that their lives will be directed and guided by the Holy Spirit always.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING in the Conference Room, St Patrick’s Church, Castlederg, tomorrow night, Monday 1st March, at 8pm. All members are asked to attend.

THANK YOU for your generosity in last Sunday’s collection:
Dregish £290 Drumnabey £465.

PAULA’S FRIENDSHIP RUN AND WALK 2010, in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness, will take place on Sunday 14 March, commencing at 1pm, from Derg Valley Leisure Centre. The run and walk are 5km/3miles. Registration Forms are available in local shops or online at www.paulasrun.com. Entry fee £5 / €5. Sponsorship Forms available online. All funds raised go to Castlederg Palliative and Terminal Care Fund and the Paula Gallen Pink Ribbon Tribute Fund at Breast Cancer Campaign.

‘GREASE’ presented by St Eugene’s High School, on Sun 28 March, Mon 29 March and Wed 31 March, at 7.30pm each night. Tickets: Adults £6, Children £4. Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children) £14. Tickets on sale in the school office. Tel 028 816 71543.

CHARITY DANCE in aid of Castlederg Care Centre, will be held in the Spamount Community Centre, on Friday 12 March, 9.30pm to Midnight. Music by Country Sensations. Adm £5, including refreshments.

DREGISH GFC: Lotto Nrs last week: 4, 1, 3, 2, 7, 5, 6. Enda McCaffrey won the £50. Jackpot £1,950. Club Membership closes today. Same rates as last year. 25 Card Play in the clubrooms every Monday night, 8.30pm.

SPAMOUNT SWIFTS Lotto Numbers for last week: 5, 7, 11, 23. No winners. Jackpot £1,480.

PLEASE NOTE: Notices for the parish bulletin are welcome; however, they need to be with Fr O’Doherty by Thursday afternoon at the latest, for inclusion.