Sunday, 28th November 2010

1st Sunday of Advent

Our Salvation is Near

First Reading: Isaiah 2: 1-5
The Lord will wield authority over the nations.

Second Reading: Romans 13: 11-14
Our salvation is near: no wrangling or jealousy.

Gospel: Matthew 24: 37-44
Stay awake; the Master is coming.

MASSES

Monday : 7.30 pm Tuesday : 10.00 am
Wednesday : 7.30 pm Thursday : 10.00 am
Friday : 10.00 am
Saturday : 10.00 am and Vigil : 7.00 pm
Sunday : 10.45 am

Confessions: Saturday after 10.00 am Mass and 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm

PLEASE NOTE : No Mass on Saturday morning 4th December

Sunday Collection: £ 1,261 and € 107 Thank you for your generosity

Eucharistic Ministers for December - 4th & 5th
Vigil : Pat McLaughlin, Marie McSorley, Seamus Duffy, Shannon Kelly
10.45 : Margaret Ann Gormley, Pat O’Loughlin, Mary McCrory, Caolan Harvey

Offertory Procession for December
Vigil: Meehan Family
10.45 : McGrath Family

Readers for December : Vigil: Maolíosa McHugh 10.45: Maria McLaughlin

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Catriona Haughey, Carmel Haughey, Ellen Byrne, Sharon Molloy, Anthony O’Kane

MARRIAGE PREPARATION ACCORD COURSES 2010 - 2011
2011 - January 14th & 15th - February 11th & 12th - March 11th & 12th - April 8th & 9th - May 13th & 14th - June 10th & 11th. Application forms available from your parish priest or apply to The Secretary, Accord, Mount St Columba Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh, BT78 5HD - Tel : 028 82242439 or email : accordomagh@btopenworld.com - Courses are limited to 15 couples. It is advisable to take part in the course 6 months before your wedding

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES - JULY 2011
Gift Vouchers (£20/£30/£50) for the Pilgrimage are available from Rosemary at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre - 028 71362475

CONFIRMATION - Sunday 3rd April 2011 at 10.45 am with Bishop Hegarty

BINGO : TUESDAY NIGHTS @ 9.00 PM - Thank you for the large turn out to the Bingo since it restarted. Please continue to support the Bingo every week. Your continued supported is much appreciated

COFFEE MORNING - There will be a coffee morning in St Patrick’s Hall every Tuesday morning after 10 am Mass on Tuesday mornings. Everyone welcome to come along and have a chat and a cuppa

PIONEER RETREAT DAY - SUNDAY 5TH DECEMBER - In the Carmelite Centre, Termonbacca - Bus leaving Chapel Carpark at 9.00 am - Contact : Ann Harkin 81671693 - Price £18 / £6 for Bus

COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE - Ecumenical gathering of Catholic, Church of Ireland, Presbyterian and Methodist congregations in preparation for Christmas at 3.30 pm on Sunday 5th December in the Methodist Church, Castlederg - All Welcome

SUNDAY DEVOTIONS - for the dignity and sacredness of human life at 6 pm

COLLECTION CEMETERY SUNDAY - RAISED £981 - many thanks for your support

ADVENT RELECTIONS - Omagh Prayer Guidance Team would like to invite you for a time of Reflection, quietness and prayer during this beautiful season of advent commencing Thursday 2nd December at 10.30 am in the conference room in St Patrick’s Church Castlederg

INTERNATIONAL STAR FR LAIM LAWTON
IN CARRICKMORE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Composer and performer in St Colmcille’s Church on Sunday 5th December - Tickets £15 available online at www.liamlawton.com and at The Parochial House, Termonmaguirc Parish, Peggy Kerr 80761209 - Gavin McElroy 80760043 - Brendan Loughran 80761313 - Conway’s Day Today 80761650 and The Patrician Carrickmore 80760011

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Tuesday 7th December at 10 pm in St Patrick’s Hall after the Bingo. Sponsor of prizes or donations will be greatly appreciated. Please give to Fr Donnelly

HOUSING AID BOSNIA - Sr Josephine Walsh will make an appeal on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th November for housing aid Bosnia and is greatful for all your support. A donation can be made for this charity after both Masses

TRÓCAIRE GLOBAL GIFT - Instead of giving Christmas gifts, you can sponsor a gift to Trócaire for the person and send the gift card. Cards are available in the church. Your gift can make a world of difference - Various gifts which range in price from around £9 up

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - ANNUAL CHAPEL COLLECTION - will take place at all Masses on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December - Your support would be greatly appreciated

ANNUAL NON PERISHABLE FOOD COLLECTION - SVP would like to thank St Eugene’s High School and St Patrick’s Primary for taking part in their Annual Collection. Many thanks for your continued support - ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71384488

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS WILL BE TURNED ON IN CASTLEDERG
ON SATURDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2010

ARCH - ABORTION RECOVERY CARE AND CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE - 0845 6038501 - Are you struggling after an abortion experience? Where to turn? Who to turn to? ARCH can help between 7 pm and 10 pm (7 evenings per week)

ST EUGENE’S HIGH SCHOOL CASTLEDERG - celebrates its 50th Anniversary next year. To mark this occasion a book has been commissioned. If anyone has photographs or articles or interest, which could be included, would they please leave them into the school office during working hours. All items will be gratefully accepted as we hope to produce an extensive history of the school
Annual Prize Night DVD is now available in the school

DERG VALLEY CARE - DERG VALLEY HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE - CAWT CROSS BORDER SOCIAL INCLUSION PROJECT - Post Natal Depression Awareness Talk on Thursday 2nd December at 10.00 am - Mami Programme starts Thursday 17th January 2011 - 10 am -12 noon
(8 week course for young mothers experiencing baby blues, stress anxiety etc) to reserve a place for either course contact 07903823201 or 02881670764

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

Under 13s,12s & U10s - Saturday morning at 12 noon - Boys/Girls

Under 16s & Under 18s - Seven’s continues on Sundays at 12 noon. Everyone welcome

www.caisleannadeirgegac.org - check website for up to date information

YOUTH PRESENTATION : Keep free Friday 10th December details to follow

SALE OF MERCHANDISE - Excellent gifts for Christmas - Half price sale of Home Jerseys and Rain Jackets which will be available at Youth Presentation or contact : Jo Lynch

QUIZ GRAND FINAL - after Youth Presentation - Friday 10th December in the clubrooms - everyone welcome - in aid of the Castlederg Terminally Ill Patients Fund

A.G.M. - Sunday 5th December at 1.30 pm in Clubrooms

Scor Sinsear - Anyone interested in taking part in Senior Scor this year contact Berlinda or Teresa

300 Club - Christmas Draw - will take place at AGM - All members must be paid up to date