Sunday, 31st January 2010

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus said: “I tell you solemnly, no prophet is ever accepted in his own country”. The word prophet conjures up the image of someone who foretells the future, a bit like a fortune-teller. No! A prophet is someone who gets to the deepest reality of human life and is able to proclaim that this deepest reality will come to the surface sooner or later and calls us to make it sooner. Generally people don’t like to hear about these deepest realities because they get used to the way things are. A good example of this is: the deepest reality of marriage is that it is a sacrament, a source of Christ’s presence in and salvation of the world we live in. Couples need to do a lot more to bring their love to that pitch. Every home is a Domestic Church, a sacred place. Every parish is the living Body of Christ. We have a lot of change to work on.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday, 31st January 2010

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading : Jeremiah 1: 4-5.17-19
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you came to birth I consecrated you; I have appointed you as prophet to the nations.

Second Reading: Corinthians 12: 31 – 13:13
There are three things that last: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love.

Gospel: Luke 4: 21-30
Jesus’ message is meant for all people.

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 : 9.00 am and 11.00 am

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

Sunday Collection:

£ 1,451.00 and € 149

Thank you for your generosity

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

Eucharistic Ministers for February - 6th & 7th
Vigil : Jean Coyle, Marie Devenney, Patricia McGlynn
9.00 Anthony Harkin, Avril Campbell
11.00 Seamus Duffy, Margaret Cassidy, Annette McAleer

Offertory Procession for February
Vigil: Vera and Pat Catterson
9.00: Pat and Eugene McLaughlin
11.00: McGrath Family

Readers for February : Vigil: Ann Kealey 11.00: Harry Brennan

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Kathleen Arkinson, Mary McGlinchey,
Margaret Gillespie

THURSDAY 11th February is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. It is World Day of Prayer for the Sick. There will be Mass for the sick that evening at 7 pm in St Francis’ Church, Drumnabey

DERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE - led by Bishop Hegarty DD in 16th -21st July 2010 Fare £629 inclusive. Booking forms available in all parishes and from the Pilgrimage Secretary - Tel 028 71260293

SPECIAL DIOCESAN MASS - The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with Special Needs, and their families and friends, will take place in Saint Joseph’s Church, Galliagh, Derry on Saturday 24th April 2010. 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 028 71264087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org

THE SERVICE OF LIGHT - In St Patrick’s Church, Castlederg on Tuesday 2nd February at 7.30 pm for parents and children receiving Confirmation this year

CONFIRMATION DAY - The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in this Parish by Bishop Lagan on Sunday 7th March 2010 at 11.00 am

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71384488

CHOIR PRACTICE - Monday night at 8.00 pm (after 7.30 pm Mass) It is vital that all members attend as new hymns are being learnt for Easter. New members welcome

APOSTOLIC WORK : A Meeting will be held in the conference room of St Patrick’s Church on Wednesday 3rd February at 6.30 pm

The sick will be attended this week - Monday Morning : Castlefin Park, Castlefin Road, Brooke Park, Hillview Park, Churchtown Park, Harpur Park, Willowcrest

Monday Afternoon : Kilclean road, Ashleigh Court, Lurganbuoy Road

Tuesday Morning : Young Crescent, Hawthorn Park, Strabane Road, Main Street, Castlegore Road

Tuesday Afternoon : Alexander Park, Derg View, Castleview Terrace, Killeter Road, Pollarnon

THE ALL IRELAND TALENT SHOW - Sunday 7th February - RTE 1 at 6.30 pm Congratulations to Chloe Coyle (Student at St Eugene’s H S) who has qualified for the above competition and is now in the last 8 for the North. We all wish her good luck - please give Chloe your support & your vote - Telephone Numbers for voting will be available on the night on the live show

BARROWFIELD F.C. - LOTTO - 3, 11, 14, 19 - No winners - Eileen Lynch wins £30

“YOU ARE PRECIOUS IN MY SIGHT” - If you are concerned about someone with suicidal feeling phone the Samaritans or consult your GP - Samaritans 0845 9090 90

Bingo and Whist - We would appreciate your support for the Bingo
Bingo on Tuesday night at 9 pm Whist on Thursday night @ 8.30 pm
Bingo will resume onTuesday 2nd February - The bingo will only continue if it is well attended

KEEP FREE : PAULA’S RUN & BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN FRIENDSHIP WALK on Sunday 14th March 2010 - More details to follow

OLD TIME DANCING - In Spamount Community on Saturday 6th February - 8.00 pm - 10.30 pm - All age groups welcome

CASTLEDERG YOUTH FORUM - DROP IN continues on Fridays 6 pm - 7.45 pm (8 - 12 year olds) 8 pm - 12 pm (13+ Year Olds) Loads of Fun …… Wii, Play Stations, Board Games, Pool Tables, Internet, Air Hockey, Chill out and much, much more. The Drop In will also open Saturdays 7.30 pm - 11.30 pm for 13+ year olds.
Join the Castlederg Youth Singing group 13+ every Friday 6 pm - 7 pm. For more information : Janet or Tammy 07733913132. Volunteers required

Body Fit - Continues in St Patrick’s Hall on Thursday nights at 7 pm sharp. Ideal for male or female beginners, intermediate or advanced

CHURCHTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Are recruiting women for their Positive Relations Project commencing with Personal Development training on Monday 8th and 15th February at the Ard Mor Centre. All training is FREE with childcare and travel subsidy available to qualifying participants. To enrol or for further information contact : Anita on 81670652

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

Seniors & Reserves : Training resumes on Wednesday and Friday nights at St Eugene’s HS. Anyone who is interested in playing football in the coming year should come along

Under 14s : Training will start on Saturday mornings at 11.00 am at St Eugene’s HS. Registration will also take place - Youth Membership £5

REGISTRATION : Youth and Senior Membership are due for renewal. Adult/Full/Player £25 - Youth £5. Money can be paid on Friday night 29th January at St Patrick’s Hall from 7.00 - 7.30 pm or to the club registrar Bernie Harper

SCOR - Many thanks to all those who helped in anyway at Scor Sinsear on Friday and made the event a great success. Special thanks to all those who represented the Club and good luck to our competitors who have advanced to the semi-finals on 7th February

Merchandise : Jerseys, Hoodies, Tracksuits, Shorts/Socks, Bags - Contact: Jo Lynch

We ask that all our members support Chloe Coyle in The All Ireland Talent Show on Sunday 7th February
Give Chloe your support and your VOTE