Sunday 31st May 2009

Pentecost Sunday

Jesus said to his disciples: "Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so am I sending you." Then he breathed on them and said: "Receive the Holy Spirit." As we celebrate Pentecost in our homes and our parish communities, there are two qualities we need to develop - peace and energy. Peace is Christ's desire for us as we journey with him and with one another. But peace is not a passive thing. Rather it is a dynamic way of life. We are to be his witnesses in the world, and so he gives us his Holy Spirit so that we can have the energy we need in order to witness through love. This love is practised and developed in marriage and family life. It needs to be extended to the life of the parish community. Our motto for this week of Pentecost can be: "Love as if everything depends on you. Live as if everything depends on God."

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Sunday 31st May, 2009.

Pentecost Sunday

First Reading Acts 2: 1-11
The apostles are filled with the Holy Spirit and bear witness to Christ.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7.12-13
The fruits of the Spirit.

Gospel John 20: 19-23
I shall send the Spirit of truth and you too will be witnesses.

Come Holy Spirit, Renew the Face of the Earth.

'The Church was made manifest to the world on the day of Pentecost by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The gift of the Spirit ushers in a new era in the dispensation of the mystery - the age of the Church, during which Christ manifests, makes present and communicates his work of salvation through the liturgy of his Church "until he comes'" (CCC, 1 076).

The fifty days of Easter conclude with the celebration of Pentecost

Masses

Monday : 7.30 pm Tuesday : 10.00 am Wednesday : 7.30 pm
Thursday : 10.00 am First Friday : 10.00 am and 7.30 pm

Saturday : 10.00 am and Vigil - 7.00 pm
Sunday : 9.00 am, 11.00 am and 7.30 pm

Confessions: Monday: 7.00 pm - 7.30 pm and Friday : 7.00 pm - 7.30 pm Saturday: 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm

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 June
Vigil : Margaret Ann Gormley, Pat O’Loughlin, Jean Coyle
9.00: Maureen Lynch, Annette McAleer
11.00: Pat McLaughlin, Marie McSorley, Bridgett Barrett

Offertory Procession for June
Vigil: Brian and Jacqueline McDaid
9.00: Gerry and Mary McHugh
11.00: Francis and Kathleen Coyle

Readers for June : Vigil: Kieran Gallen 11.00:

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK - Ruby Catterson, Celine Catterson, Ann James, Marie McMenamin, Anne Marie Anderson, Betty Dolan

ALTAR SERVERS – Group 7 – Aine McGrath, Connor Harper, Nichole McDaid, Robbie Logan, Shelby Logan

PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES IN OMAGH - 2009
2009 - June 19th & 20th - Application Forms available from our priest or apply to The Secretary, ACCORD, Mount St.Columba’s Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh BT78 5HD or Tel: 028 82242439

DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK - Sunday 7th June. Bishop Hegarty will celebrate the Mass

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71 384488

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER : Engaged? Getting married with the next year? Engaged Encounter is a recognised form of marriage preparation. It is a communication enrichment workshop designed for couples preparing for marriage. It will take place in Thornhill Centre on 6th & 7th June. Early booking is advised. Contact : 028 79300340 or 028 27628512 after 4.30 pm Website - www.marriageencounter.ie

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto - (3, 5, 6,) 7, 2, 4, 1 - Stephen Catterson - wins £100. Next Weeks Jackpot £ 550

Seniors & Reserves - home to Dungannon on Friday 29th May at 6.45 pm and 8.00 pm

Minors - home to Clann na Gael on Tuesday 26th May at 7.30 pm

Coaching for Under 12s, 10s, 8s & 6s - BOYS & GIRLS - Saturdays 10.00 am & Mondays 6 pm

A new foundation level course will be held in the Dean Maguirc, Carrickmore on Saturday 13th June at 9.30 am anyone interested in attending please contact : Secretary, John McGoldrick ASAP

MNÁ NA DEIRGE - U14s - Final League game on Monday night against Coalisland. All players to be at pitch for 6.45 pm. Minors had a good win against Drumragh on Thursday night. Well done

Final orders are being taken for new Club hoodies and club bags. All gear must be paid for when ordered. Contact : Jo Lynch

KEEP FREE - Club Fun Day - Saturday 20th June 2009 - Kicks off at 10.00 am with an U8 Blitz. Inflatables, Tyrone Bouncy Castle, Barbeque, Tea Room, Golf Putting, Bean Bag Throw, Face Painting, Sponge Throwing, Assault Course, Slide, Crazy Golf, Shooting Game, Races, Athletics, Pentalty Kicks & 45m kicks, variety stalls and Minor Blitz (8 local clubs taking part) for the John Lynch Memorial Cup. Don’t miss a great day out.
Disco in the Marquee - 9.30 am - 11.30 am - Bar Available - Adults only - £5

PARISH MISSION - Begins next Saturday at Vigil Mass. Mission Mass with Anointing of the Sick will be next Saturday 6th June at 4 pm. Masses during the Mission will be at 6.30 am and 10.00 am with evening devotions at 7.30 pm each day. Each day at 12 noon there will be a conducted Holy Hour

DIOCESAN YOUTH MASS & BLESSING FOR YOUNG DRIVERS - On Pentecost Sunday 31st May in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, Waterside, Derry at 7.00 pm. All young drivers are invited to bring their licence or car keys to this Mass for a special blessing. ‘Rejoice’ the Diocesan Youth Choir will lead the music and Bishop Hegarty will be the main celebrant. Refreshments will be served in the parish centre after Mass. Everyone welcome

CHARITY SHOWCASE - FASHION EVENT - Everglades Hotel on Thursday 4th June from 7 pm - 10 pm. Ticket £5 or pay at door. Contact : Eleanor McHugh 81670406. All proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis Trust

BARROWFIELD F.C. LOTTO – JACKPOT £1540 - 10, 16, 18, 19
Winner : Charlie Lynch - wins £30

NEXT IRISH FR. BILL “YOUNG ADULTS” RETREAT (Given by Fr. Anthony)
Will be held in Ards Friary, Co Donegal - From 28th June - 4th July 2009. For more information contact : Roisin on 0035374 9363336 or 00353 868937399 - “God is Love”

BODYFIT - CONTINUES IN ST PATRICK’S HALL on Thursday evenings at 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm sharp. Suitable for beginners, intermediate, advanced - male and female. Work at your own pace

WHITEOAKS REHABILITATION CENTRE - If you are concerned about your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or gambling, staff in Whiteoaks Rehabilitation Centre ROI 074 9384400 or NI 00353 749384400 provide a confidential counselling service for individuals, couples or families. It has been said that a journey of 1000 km begins the first step, begin the journey into recovery today

WHITE OAKS REHABILITATION CENTRE

Addiction - The first step in recovery

Learn from the past, plan for the future, live in the present

Dependence on alcohol, other drugs or gambling presents life threatening physical and mental health challenges for individuals, stress and relationship difficulties in families, financial problems for all concerned, educational issues for children and young people, deaths on road and crime on our streets.

An honest response to the following questions will confirm evidence of addiction.

1. Have you ever felt you should cut down on your use of alcohol, other drugs or the time and money spent gambling?
2. Have people annoyed you by criticizing your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or the time and money spent on gambling?
3. Have you ever felt guilty about your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or on gambling?
4. Have you ever needed alcohol or other drug first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?

If you are concerned about your dependence on alcohol, other drugs or gambling, staff in White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre ROI Tel: 074 9384400 or NI 00353 749384400 provide a confidential counselling service for individuals, couples or families.

It has been said that a journey of 1000 km begins with the first step, begin the journey into recovery today.