Sunday 21st March 2010

Fifth Sunday of Lent

The Lord who wipes away our sins

Jesus said to the crowd: “If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him/her be the first to throw a stone at her”. We live in a world that takes delight in other people’s sins, a world that is always baying for punishment and revenge. In a very real way we can understand this and accept it. And yet it has no place in our following of Christ. The Gospel story of the woman who was caught in the act of adultery, and whom the Law said should be stoned to death, is a wonderful revelation of the way Christ sees the person who has sinned. He does not condone her actions but with great gentleness he sets her free with the command to go and not to sin again. This is the gentleness we are called to develop towards one another while always remembering that our own sins should hold us back from throwing the first stone.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

“Let the one among you who is guiltless be the first to throw a stone at her!”
John 8:1-11

Sunday 21st March 2010

Fifth Sunday of Lent

First Reading : Isaiah 43: 16-21
God will rescue his people from slavery and they will sing his praises.

Second Reading: Philippians 3: 8-14
All I want is to know Christ and share in the power of his resurrection.

Gospel: John 8: 1-11
The mercy of Jesus reveals the compassionate love and forgiveness of God.

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 (Note New Time)

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

Sunday Collection: £ 1,493.00 and € 55

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 March 27th and 28th

Vigil : Pat McLaughlin, Marie McSorley, Seamus Duffy, Margaret Cassidy

10.45 : Margaret Ann Gormley, Pat O’Loughlin, Maureen Lynch,
Annette McAleer

Offertory Procession for March
Vigil: Harper Family
9.00: Paddy Carlin and Peter McCullagh
11.00: Jimmy Duffy and John McCallion

Readers for March : Vigil: Maureen Lynch 11.00: Ann Marie Anderson

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

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - HELPLINE NUMBER : 028 71384488

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

HOLY WEEK RETREAT - LORETO HOUSE - 28TH MARCH - 3RD APRIL - To book a place tel: 00353749362204 or email info@loretolinsort.com - Cost €380 Residential €200 non-residential - Prayer meetings every Monday in lent Beginning 22nd Feb from 8 pm - 9 pm

BOOKLETS for Lenten Reflection are available on the Bookrack in the Church

THE ROSARY

Is recited each weekday commencing 15 minutes before Mass

TRÓCAIRE BOXES - are available in the Church porch should a box not be delivered to you this week. Their Lenten Campaign is central to their work for the Third World

Many thanks to everyone who has attended and

helped with the Bingo over the last years

NEW SUNDAY ENVELOPES - Parish Counsellors are requested to collect Parish Evelopes on Wednesday night after Mass and deliver to their areas

NEW MASS TIMES
7 pm (Saturday) Vigil Castlederg 9.30 am - Dregish
10.45 am - Castlederg 12 noon - Drumnabey

It is hoped that this new arrangement will not cause too much upset or inconvenience

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY AT KNOCK - SUNDAY 11TH APRIL 2010 - Bus leaving Chapel Carpark at 8 am. Fare adult - £14 - Child U16 - £8 - Booking contact : Derg Taxis 81671344

MONSTER WHIST DRIVE - Sunday 21st March - Monster Whist Drive in
St Patrick’s Hall at 2.30 pm. Adm £5.00 - Everyone welcome

THE ALL IRELAND TALENT SHOW

Congratulations Chloe on your great success in the

All Ireland Grand Final Talent Show. Good luck in the future

ST EUGENE’S HIGH SCHOOL - Presents “Grease” On Sunday 28th March - Monday 29th March and Wednesday 31st March @ 7.30 pm each night -
Tickets - Adult £6 - Child £4 - Family 2AD+2CD £14 - Tickets on sale in school office Limited number of tickets now available

FOYLE HOSPICE - VOLUNTEERING WITH FOYLE HOSPICE - Foyle Hospice is committed to delivering a high quality service to our patients suffering from cancer and life-limiting illnesses and to the support of their families. Much of the work in the Hospice would not be possible without the support from our volunteers. We have a number of immediate opportunities in the charity shops in Castlederg where your help would be appreciated. If you have a few hours per week to offer and have an interest in volunteering please contact : Tel No. 71359888 / 07590354364 or email - sharon@foylehospice.com

MILLENIUM FORUM - THE PRIESTS with Special Guest Camilla Kerslake Tuesday 15th June @ 8 pm - tickets £19.50/£24.50/£29.50 - Box Office : 028 71264455

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE - 30th May - 7 Days - From Belfast - £499 - Leaders : Hilary and Kathleen Lynch 028 81671046

N.I. BLOOD TRANSUSION SERVICE - On Monday 29th March - Castlederg High School - 2.15 pm - 4 pm and 5.15 pm - 8 pm - New donors always needed

BARROWFIELD F.C. - LOTTO - 1, 10, 12, 13 - No winners - Francie McGranaghan wins £30

LONDON MARATHON - 25th April 2010 - Liam McHugh is running the marathon to raise vital funds for The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. There will be a dance in The town House Bar - 8th April. Music by the Logues. Tickets £5. You can also sponsor at www.justgiving.com/Liam-Mc-Hugh. Your support would be greatly appreciated. All funds will help fund research into treating and curing Cystic Fibrosis

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

Lotto: (3, 6, 1, 2) 4, 7, 5 - Dee Harper wins £100 - Next week jackpot £750

Seniors & Reserves : Training continues on Wednesday and Friday nights at St Eugene’s HS

Under 18s - Training on Thursday night 6-7pm out at the High School at the pitch

Under 14s : Training on Tuesday night at 6 pm at the High School

300 CLUB - The Club is presently organising a 300 Club to raise funds. It is essential that members support this vital fund raiser. Please contact any Committee Member for details

Elaine McGoldrick - Financial Services is offering an opportunity to help raise funds for the club through insurance purchase - for further information contact : Berlinda Logue

Congratulations Chloe on your success - You’re a Star!!!