Masses during the coming week

Monday & Tuesday 10.00 am

Thursday & Friday 10.00am

Weekend Masses:

Vigil Mass Saturday evening 8.00 pm

Sunday morning 9.00 am & 11.00 am

Confession Times:

Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

Mass Intentions for this week

Thursday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Catherine Baxter

Friday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Monica Moss

Saturday 8.00 pm - Anv. Mass - Susan McGlinchey

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 3 - St. Malachy, bishop.

Tuesday 4 - St. Charles Borromeo, bishop.

Wednesday 5 - Weekday.

Thursday 6 - Weekday (30th Week in Ordinary

Friday 7 - Weekday Saturday 8 -Weekday

Each day in the Derry Diocese we are asked to pray for our priests named on that particular day.

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR:

Fr. Paul Farren
Fr. Christopher Ferguson
Fr. John P. Forbes
Fr. Edward Gallagher
Fr. John Gallagher
Fr. John Gilmore
Fr. Joseph Gormley

Dance in Garvagh Hall Friday 7th November music by ‘Country Legends’

Umbra Collection Support

The Poor in Africa. Unwanted Clothes and Shoes will help the Children of Kenya. All types of clean dry ladies, gents, children's clothing, ben linen, curtains, towels and shoes. Collection in the church car park on Thursday 6th November 2008 from 9.00 am until 12.00 Noon The proceeds when these clothes are sold go towards the care of orphans and the provision of schools. in the Diocese of Kitui in Kenya.

THE PARISH BINGO

The parish bingo continues in the Parish Hall @ 9.00 pm on Friday evening.

Special ‘thanks’ to the families who welcomed the ‘station mass’ in their homes during October Anyone wanting the stations for Lent should give their name to Fr. Gilmore or at the parish office.

Diocesan Mass For Deceased Teachers

The Annual Diocesan Mass for deceased teachers will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane on Wednesday 12th November at 7.00pm. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass and all are welcome.

Diocesan Mass For Deceased Young People

There will be a Special Diocesan Mass on Sunday 9th November at 3pm in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty Derry. The Mass will be an opportunity for family and friends who have lost young loved ones to come together in a spirit of prayer and hope. If you have been bereaved or affected by a young death we invite you in faith to come remember the life of your loved one. All are welcome.

Ceili Dancing Classes

Ceili dancing classes are being held every Thursday night in Killeter Heritage Centre from 8.00-10.00pm. Everyone welcome - including beginners

Concert & 1 Act Play

will be held in Clanabogan hall on Sunday 2nd November at 8pm and in Greencastle hall on Saturday 8th November at 8p.m. The Gentry Bell performed for the first time is directed by John Mc Dermott.ÊAll proceeds donated to Fr. Mark and Fr. Danny Monaghan who are both missionary priests in Africa.Ê A good night not to be missed

Legion of Mary

The Rosary will be recited in the church on Wednesday evening at 8pm The intention of the rosary is to pray for the Holy Souls Usual weekly meeting in the parish hall on Thursday at 8pm.

Questions people ask

Q. Why should we pray for the dead? If they are in heaven they don’t need our prayers, and if they are in hell, then prayer can’t help them either since out of hell there is no redemption.

A. You are missing the consoling doctrine of purgatory, the purifying transition from earthly imperfections to divine glory. The mercy of God grants this process of purification to all who die in God’s grace but are not yet perfectly reflecting the holiness and glory of God. As members of the one body of Christ, we assist one another by prayers, personal sacrifices and acts of charity.

The Deep End The Best is yet to come

The church sign reads: Man’s way leads to a hopeless end - God’s way leads to an endless hope. How true, both long term and short term! Long term, because science tells us that ultimately the fate of our ever-expanding universe seemingly is to become frozen and lifeless. Short term, because life tells us that fate without faith has nothing lasting to offer. If everything ends for us at the moment of death then that’s it - we’ve had it, all of it. And depending on one’s circumstances during life, you could ask justifiably if the experience of living was really worth it. Not everybody enjoys more contentment ‰ than misery, more pleasure than pain. If what you see is what you get - and only that - then the ‘accident’ of birth might not be a blessing.

Today, the feast of All Souls, we publicly profess our belief that life is a precious gift because it places us at the entry to eternity. We go on record that there is more to life than meets the eye. We believe and proclaim that our family and friends are precious beyond life; and that they survive beyond this earthly life to experience that the best wine is indeed served last. And served, as our First Reading tells us, ‘in a feast of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear

Prayer of Serenity

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen

THE ANNUAL PARISH BAZAAR will take place this year on Sunday 30th November 2008 in the Aghyaran Centre. Proceeds from the bazaar will go towards church renovations. The annual parish collection will take place within the next few weeks and promoters are requested to go around their particular area to receive all donations which will be greatly appreciated. It is hoped you will be ready for them when they call.

 

Marriage Preparation Courses. 2008

November 21st & 22nd. December 5th & 6th

Courses 2009 January 23rd & 24th, February 20th & 21st March 20th & 21st, April 24th , 25th, May 22nd & 23rd, June 19th & 20th.

Application forms are available from the parochial house or from the Accord Office 48 Brook Street,Omagh. Numbers on courses are limited. The fee of £100 per couple must be included with completed application form and forwarded to the Accord Office