Fr Patrick Doherty, PP 816 71393

Fr Colm O’Doherty, CC 816 61475

Sunday 30th March 2008

Second Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday

REFLECTION

The Risen Christ breathes upon the disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit for the forgiveness of sins. In so doing Jesus institutes the sacrament of penance and extends to his priests his own ministry of reconciliation. This gift of forgiveness manifests the supreme attribute of God: His mercy. God’s divine mercy is extended to all irrespective of past or current sins. His forgiveness comes to us as a gift and an overwhelming one at that. When we are contrite of heart, he allows his justice to be tempered by his mercy.

Sunday Collection: £ 1,907.00 Thank you for your generosity

Shrines of Holy Land collection taken up on Good Friday £470. Many thanks for your generosity

Confessions : Monday and Friday 7.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Saturday : after 10.00 am Mass and 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm

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 April
Vigil : Alice Lynch and Kathleen Lynch
9.00: Margaret Cassidy and Mary McCrory
11.00: Maureen Lynch and Mary Gallen

Offertory Procession for April
Vigil: Eamon and Mary Coyle
9.00: Hilary and Kathleen Lynch
11.00: Vincent and Kathleeen Duggan

Readers for April: Vigil: Marie Connolly 11.00: Philomena Doherty

Church Cleaners this week – Ruby Catterson, Celine Catterson, Ann James,
Marie McMenamin, Anne Marie Anderson, Betty Dolan

ALTAR SERVERS–Group 2 - Kiera Laird, Adam Laird, Sasha Byrne, Colleen Logue, Catherine Coyle

DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 16-21 JULY 2008
Application forms are available for any young person aged 14-15 years old who would like a place on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Special arrangements are made for the youth who will be lead by the Pilgrimage Youth Team

The Lourdes Pilgrimage would be grateful for volunteers who are qualified nurses to work as part of the care team. For further details contact The Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ or Tel 71 260293

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (3, 7, 4, 1) 5, 2, 6 – Packie Collins wins £100 - Next week Jackpot £2,000
Seniors & Reserves – Commence their League away to Drumragh 2.15 pm & 3.45 pm. Good luck to the Management and Players for 2008. Training : Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30 pm at pitch
Under 14s – Away to Omagh on Tuesday 1st April at 6.46 pm
Minors – commence their League at home to Aghyaran on Wednesday 2nd April at 6.45 pm
All Youth Members are reminded to return registration forms to schools immediately
Under 12s & Primary School coaching for all boys and girls will commence on Saturday mornings at 10.00 am at Marius McHugh Park. Coaches to be there at 9.30 am
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

FEASTS THIS WEEK: Monday : Feast of the Annunciation

James Kilbane will be singing songs from his new CD “Heart to Heart” in Veritas Bookshop on Friday 4th April between 3.00 pm and 4.30 pm. Everyone welcome. For further information contact 71266888

MNÁ NA DEIRGE - UNDER 14 GIRLS - Training Wednesdays at 5.45 pm at
St Eugene’s High School

BARROWFIELD F.C. LOTTO – JACKPOT £540 - Numbers 1 - 3 - 6 - 14
Winners : Sheena Corry - £30

Barrowfield F.C. and Charlie Lynch would like to thank everyone for their support on Saturday night. Your support is greatly appreciated also many thanks to all who sponsored horses and races

SPECIAL DIOCESAN MASS - for those with special needs, and their families and friends, will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh Derry on Saturday 12th April. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion at this Mass please contact the Catechetical Centre on 71264087

CARMELITE RETREAT CENTRE, TERMONBACCA, DERRY
The monthly devotions, in honour of Our Lady, will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 1st April starting with confessions at 7.30 pm followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around 10.00 pm. All are welcome to attend

FIRST COMMUNION – Saturday 7th June 2008 at 11.00 am

CONFIRMATION – Bishop Lagan will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in Castlederg on Sunday 11th May 2008 at 11.00 am

TRÓCAIRE BOXES – It would be appreciated if you could return your Trócaire Box as soon as possible

MEDJUGORJE - Pilgrim Tours - Accompanied by a Spiritual Director. 17th May 2008 - 7 nights - Half Board £419. Includes full religious programme. Contact: H Lynch 81671046