REV COLM O’DOHERTY PP
16 Castlefin Road, Castlederg, Co Tyrone, BT81 7EB

Tel 028 816 71393, Mobile 07786115471 (028 816 61475 Messages may be left)

Email c.odoherty@btinternet.com Parish Website www.castledergparish.com

Neighbouring Priests: Fr J Gilmore, Aghyaran, 028 816 70728,

Fr K Mullan, Drumquin, 028 82 831 225 - Fr S Kearney, Newtownstewart, 028 816 61445

Sunday, 5th February 2012

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 5th February 2012 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Job 7:1-4.6-7
Restlessly I fret till twilight falls.

Second Reading: Corinthians 9:16-19.22-23
I do not boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty which has been laid on me;
I should be punished if I did not preach it.

Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
He cured many who suffered from diseases of one kind or another.

Reflection:

Living God, source of light and life,
we come to you as broken members of your body;
your strength is our strength,
your health is our health,
and your being is our being.
Grant us your wisdom in our work,
your love in our pain
and your peace in our hearts.
Send your blessing on all those who care for the sick,
and those whom they serve,
and give us the joy of everlasting love.
In the name of Jesus your Son.
(CARA) (adapted)

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE SAT/SUN 11 / 12 FEBRUARY

Vigil Mass - St Patrick’s, Castlederg - 6.00pm
Vigil Mass - St Francis of Assisi, Drumnabey - 8.00pm

Sunday - St Patrick’s, Castlederg - 10.00am
Sunday - St Mary’s, Dregish - 11.30am

PLEASE NOTE THE WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK


Monday: Drumnabey 10.00am
Tuesday: Castlederg 9.30am
Wednesday: Dregish 10.00am, Castlederg 7.30pm
Thursday: Drumnabey 7.30pm
Friday: Castlederg 10.00am

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM in St Patrick’s, Castlederg, this month will be on Sunday 19 February, at 1.30pm. Completed Cards should be returned to the sacristy by Sunday 12 February.

THANK YOU for your generosity in last week’s collection, which amounted to £1,890.

VOCATIONS INFORMATION DAY The Derry Diocese is hosting a Vocations Information Day, on Diocesan Priesthood, on Saturday 10 March, in Thornhill Centre, Culmore Road, Derry. Day commences at 11.00am. Please see poster at the back of our churches. If you would like further information, please contact me.

PLEASE NOTE REVISED MASS SCHEDULE STARTING WEEKEND OF 25 / 26 FEBRUARY

Vigil Mass: St Patrick’s, Castlederg 6.00pm

Sunday morning: St Patrick’s, Castlederg 9.00am

St Mary’s, Dregish 10.45am, St Francis of Assisi, Drumnabey 12.00noon

Saturday of this week, 11 February, Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, is World Day for the Sick.
The theme for World Day of the Sick this year is, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you”

Celebration of World Day of the Sick was an initiative of the late Blessed Pope John Paul II, in recognition of the important witness to the Gospel of the sick and of those who care for them. At the heart of Jesus’ own ministry was the care and cure of the sick. In doing so, He opened the hearts of His listeners to the extraordinary love and mercy of God the Father for each one of us.

In his Message for this twentieth World Day of the Sick, Pope Benedict says, “I wish to encourage sick people and the suffering always to find a safe anchor in faith, nourished by listening to the Word of God, by personal prayer and by the sacraments.”

World Day of the Sick is an opportunity for all of us to pause in prayerful solidarity with the sick. We remember and pray in a very special way for all who are carrying the cross of sickness in our own parish community, at home, in hospital and in nursing care. We remember, too, their loved ones, who help them carry their cross and for all who care for the sick, in any capacity, that God will bless them in their caring ministry.

If you have the opportunity on Saturday, I encourage you to visit one of our Grottos at Carncorn or Dregish, which are both dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, to pray for any special intentions you may have.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Next Sunday, we welcome Bishop Lagan to our parish for the Sacrament of Confirmation at the 10.00am Mass in St Patrick’s, Castlederg. We pray for the girls and boys from our parish, that the Holy Spirit will be with them in their preparations for this very special day in their lives.

MARIAN DEVOTIONS in the Carmelite Retreat Centre on Tuesday evening, 7th February, starting at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome to attend. Bus will leave from St Patrick’s Church, Castlederg, at 6.00pm as usual. For bookings, contact Derg Taxi Office on 816 71344.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST presented by Much Ado Stage School, in the Alley Theatre, Strabane, on Thurs 23rd, Fri 24th and Sat 25th February, starting at 7.30pm. Also, Matinee on Sat 25th,at 3.00pm. Tickets £9. Contact the Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 71 384 444. Come along and see local talent at its best!

50th International Eucharistic Congress: Dublin – 11 – 16 June 2012

Website: www.iec2012.ie

The full programme for the week is on this website. Online bookings to attend events can be made through it.
If you are interested in obtaining tickets for the final Mass (Statio Orbis) in Croke Park on Sunday 17 June, please contact me this week for an application form. The tickets are £10 or €10. Buses from the diocese are being organised; further details on arrangements will be available shortly. Fr Seamus Kelly, Derry Diocesan Co-ordinator, can be contacted on 028 796 28248 Mon, Wed & Fri, 12.00–2.00pm or derrydioceseiec@btinternet.com

DREGISH GFC: Lotto Nrs 28 January: 3, 4, 5, 7, 2, 1, 6. £50 won by Jo Sweeney. Jackpot £300. Membership will be collected after Mass in Drumnabey today and after Mass in Dregish next Sunday, 12 February. Playing members £25, standard £15, under 18s £10. Training commences today (Sunday) at 1.00pm in Drumnabey: please note the location. 25 Card Play in the clubrooms on Monday nights, at 8.30pm. Please come along!

CAISLEÁN NA DEIRGE Closing date for full membership is 28th February. Membership is £30, Youth Membership £10. There will be a youth registration day on Sat 18th February. Contact Danny Glackin for further information. For merchandise, contact Jo Lynch. Club History available at £10.

SACRED MUSIC IN CHURCH - Guidelines for appropriate music and hymns which support the sacredness of the liturgies and sacraments we celebrate, have been issued by Sr Perpetua, Director of Sacred Music for the Diocese. They include a list, neither prescriptive nor exclusive, that focuses in particular on Celebration of the Eucharist for Funerals and the Sacrament of Marriage. These guidelines are aimed at supporting and helping families and couples in choosing appropriate music and hymns for occasions, and come at a time when the ‘sacred versus secular’ is sometimes an issue in relation to music in church. I will be delighted to provide the guidelines and suggestions to anyone who approaches me and to offer any other support or advice that I can in relation to appropriate church music for liturgies / celebrations. Sr Perpetua is currently drawing up a database of church musicians across the diocese, and will be in contact over the coming weeks and months, with a view to offering support, including support with parts of the Mass using the new translation of the Missal.

CHURCH DUTIES FOR JANUARY:

ST PATRICK’S, CASTLEDERG

CHURCH DUTIES ROTA, DREGISH AND DRUMNABEY: Thank you to those who carried out the church duties in the Drumnabey Park and Dunteague areas this month. In February , the Glasmullagh and Gamble Park areas are on duty. Thanks also to the co-ordinators.