Fr Patrick Doherty, PP 816 71393

Fr Colm O’Doherty, CC 816 61475

Sunday 20th July 2008

Our Merciful Judge

“Listen, anyone who has ears.” We live in a world of constant sound and yet we are not all that good at listening. Take a few moments as you read this to listen to the sounds around you. What do you hear? Listen to the sounds within you. What do you hear? A lot of the time what we hear is discordant noise and yet what Jesus wants us to hear is the love of God that is all around us and within us and between us. We will hear that sound if we listen carefully enough with our hearts and minds. Listen especially to the beautiful sounds of your love for one another in marriage and/or family life. It is so easy to get into a pattern of not listening in these sacred places. Listen also to the goodness of the people who make up your parish so that you can become aware of Christ who lives in them. And listen this week to the needs of the people around you so that you can respond to those needs in love.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

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

Offertory Procession for July
Vigil: Harper Family
9.00: Paddy Carlin and Peter Mc Cullagh
11.00: John McCallion and Jimmy Duffy

READERS FOR JULY :
Vigil: Maureen Lynch
11.00: Ann Marie Anderson

CHURCH CLEANERS THIS WEEK – Kathleen Lynch, May Sharkey, Nora McAnea, MB McGrath

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

FEASTS THIS WEEK : Monday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Wednesday: St. Brigid of Sweeden Friday: St. James Apostle
Saturday: St. Joachim and Anne parents of Mary

LOUGH DERG-ONE DAY RETREATS

The 3 day pilgrimage commences on 30th May to 13th August, no booking necessary Tel: 00353 71981518

PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES IN OMAGH

2008 - October 24th & 25th, November 21st & 22nd, December 5th & 6th
Application Forms available from our priest or apply to The Secretary, ACCORD, Mount St. Columba Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook Street, Omagh BT78 5HD or Tel: 028 82242439

Liam Bradley Tours - Galway/Clare 25th August. Four days/3 nights, 3 D B/B. Depart Victoria Bride 8.30am - £220pps Tel: 71 269109

CAISLEAN NA DEIRGE G.A.C.

G.A.A. Lotto: (3, 2, 4) 5, 6, 1, 7– Peter Anderson - Ballybofey, Margaret Logue - 69 Hillview Park, Isobel O’Donnell - Ballymongan - wins £35each - Next week Jackpot £800
Under 10 & 8 coaching for all boys and girls has changed to Wednesdays at 7.00 pm
Under 8s: Blitz is fixed for Newtownstewart on 26th July
Under 10s: Blitz in Greencastle on 19th July transport leaving the chapel car park at 9.30
Under 12s: At home to Glenelly on Monday 21st July at 7.15
Under 16s: Next fixtures are scheduled for 23rd July and 30th July both at home to Glenelly and Gortin respectively
Seniors and Reserves: Play Strabane tomorrow night Friday at home 7.00 and 8.15.

Lotto and Cairde money should be paid to Declan Devine ASAP

Up to date information can be found on www.caisleannadeirgegac.org

Merchandise available - Contact : Jo Lynch - Rain Jackets, hoodies, jerseys etc

All children are reminded to register for the Tyrone Summer Camp commencing on 11th August. Application Forms can be obtained from the Tyrone County Office or by downloading from www. Tyronegaa.ie

BARROWFIELD F.C. LOTTO – JACKPOT £880 - Numbers 2 - 7 - 11 - 17
Winner: T, Connolly - wins £30

SPAMOUNT SWIFTS LOTTO - JACKPOT STANDS AT £3500
Numbers 1, 17, 18, 23 - The winner of £50 was Marie Mc Menamin

ARDSTRAW WEST AND CASTLEDERG ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC Friday 1st August in Newtownstewart Golf Club-£100/€130 per team of four (any combination) Timesheet in operation - Call Golf Shop 028 81662242 or 028 81661466 (ext 3)

A MUSICAL GALA 0N 19TH AUGUST 2008 IN THE ALLEY THEATRE

Foyle Jobs & Benefits Office staff will be hosting a great night of singing and dancing at the Alley Arts & Conference Centre in tribute to Celebrating the life of Michele Corry. Expect to see superb tribute acts including Eva Cassidy, U2, Garth Brooks, Elton John, River Dance, Westlife and many others. A night not to be missed. Tickets available now - Book on 71 38444 - £10.00 per ticket. Proceeds to Castlederg Terminally Ill Patients Fund

CUSTOMISED TRAINING SERVICES - Attention all school leavers …. School’s over…. Exams finished … What now? Training for Success at Customised Training Services can help you MAKE IT HAPPEN! Choose from a training area that suits you: Construction, Retail, Administration, I.T. Childcare, Direct Care, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Serving Food & Drink among many, many more. YOU make the choice, together WE make the effort to help YOU make the progress! For more information on the programme call Claire: 71 382260

CHURCHTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - are offering further training opportunities under their Women for Work Programme. ‘An Introduction to the Internet’, an accredited qualification for beginners, will be held on Friday 25th July, Friday 1st and 8th August from 9.30 am - 1.30 pm. Places on a first come first served basis. Contact: Anita 816 70652. £5 fee applicable

YOUTH 2000 - Youth Festival in Clonmacnois from 14-17 August. Lively 4 day festival with workshops, concert, talks, music and prayer. No cost / free buses. Bring a sleeping bag.

Contact: Sinead 81679450 or www.youth2000.ie. “In Youth 2000, young people lead other young people into a knowledge and love of God, and invite them to enter into the experience of recognising the presence of God in their lives. I regard the arrival of Youth 2000 in Ireland as truly providential - a gift of God for our times. I ask God to bless it abundantly”. - Cardinal Seán Brady