Sunday 4th May 2008

The Ascension of the Lord

“Know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time”. This promise that Jesus gave his disciples, as he was leaving them at the Ascension, is a wonderful truth for us today. It is a promise that is fulfilled in so many ways. He is with us every time we are together because he said that where two or three of us are gathered together we make him present. This has great implications for our homes and families. The love of husband and wife makes Christ present. The love of parents and children makes Christ present. And every gathering we are part of in our parish makes Christ present. That is the meaning of being a parish – a community of people who make Christ present for the world around them so that he can be Saviour for that world. We are powerfully reminded of this real presence of Christ through the Blessed Sacrament present in our community. This week we renew our faith in this mystery.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R. - http://www.loveisforlife.com

SUNDAY 4TH MAY 2008: ASCENSION OF THE LORD

World Communication Day

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 268 & Proper p 1046

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 1: 1-11
Describes the Ascension of Jesus into heaven, and his promise to send the Holy Spirit to his disciples.

Second Reading Ephesians 1: 17-23
Paul describes the meaning of the Ascension: God raised Jesus above all earthly powers and made him Head of the Church and Lord of creation.

Gospel Matthew 28: 16-20
Jesus commissions the apostles to preach the Gospel to all nations, and promises to remain with them always.

Masses during the coming week

Monday & Tuesday 10.00 am

Wednesday 7.00pm

Thursday & Friday 10.00am

Tuesday 10.00 am - Anv. Mass - Fr. Brendan McGinn

Wednesday 7.00pm - Anv. Mass - John McSorley

Thursday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Francis McHugh

Friday 10.00am - Month Mind - Margaret Byrne ; Anv. Mass - Charles Byrne

Saturday 8.00 pm - Anv. Mass - Lily O’Donnell

 

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 5 - Blessed Edmund Rice (1762-1844). After his young wife’s early death, he sold his possessions and dedicated his life to the education of the poor. To advance the work, he gathered like-minded men who took religious vows together to work for the Catholic education of boys.

Tuesday 6 - Weekday (7th Week of Easter)

Wednesday 7 - Easter Weekday

Thursday 8 - Easter Weekday

Friday 9 - Easter Weekday

Saturday 10 - Easter Weekday

May the Month of the Rosary.

A group from the parish will recite the Rosary every Wednesday evening during the month of May in St. Patrick’s Church after the 7pm Mass. It is hoped that many will come and join the group in praying the rosary.

Wedding.

We pray for Dean Anderson and Ann Kelly who were married in St. Patrick’s Church recently.

Legion of Mary meeting as usual every Thursday at 8pm in the parish hall.

Baptism

We welcome into our Faith Community Shona Falls who was Baptised and welcomed into the family of God recently.

First Friday Sick.

The sick of the parish will be attended this incoming week: Monday: Tullycar, Ballymongan, Killeter, Shanaghy & Scraghey. Thursday: The Corgary’s, Carn, Carndreen, Dreenan, The Garvagh’s, Laught & Aghyaran. Can neighbours inform the housebound that I will be calling

FORTY HOURS ADORATION

Tomorrow (4th May) we will have the Forty Hours Adoration in the parish. This will begin after the 11,00am mass and continue until Sunday evening, closing with a period of prayer at 6.00 pm. This is a time of special prayer in the parish when it is hoped that there will always be someone in the church spending quiet time with the Lord.

N.I.A.P.A.

Field Officers will be in Aghyaran G.A.A. Centre on Tuesday 6th May 2008 from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm to complete I.A.C.S. Forms for those requesting assistance.

Anniversary Mass for Fr. McGinn will be celebrated on Tuesday morning at 10.00am.

ST. DAVOG’S G A A

Senior and reserves were both defeated last Sunday by Carrickmore. Seniors also lost to Dromore on Thursday night past.

Reserves play Dromore on Sunday at 5pm at home.

Minors were put out of the Championship by Newtownstewart., This Wednesday the boys are away to Owen Roes at 7.30pm.

U'14 boys had a good win against Fintona. Next Saturday see them home to Loughmacrory at 4pm.

U'8's have a blitz in Drumquin on Saturday 10th May.

Training for under-age and U'14's continues every Monday and Wednesday 6.30pm to 8pm.

Minor girls travel to Stewartstown on Tuesday night, U'14's travel to Newtownstewart on Monday night for Championship Bus leaving centre at 6pm.

Lotto No winners of jackpot last week nos; 13,17,18,27,36 £100 prize winner was James McMenamin Carn Rd.

Tonight sees Deal or No Deal back in the centre - come along for a good nights craic commencing 9.30pm

Knock Vigil

Night vigil for the holy souls in the Parish Church, Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo Commencing 9pm Saturday May 10th - 1 am Sunday May 11th. Starting with the stations of the cross; outdoors eucharistic adoration; mass; and confessions. Details from Mary 00353 9179 8407

Getting married within the next year?

An Engaged Encounter Weekend is a recognised form of marriage preparation. It is a communication workshop designed for couples preparing for marriage. The weekend is non-residential and will take place in the Thornhill Centre, Derry on 14th-15th June. Early booking is advised. For information contact 02871350612 or 02827638512. (after 4.30 pm)

Diocesan Youth Mass

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8) There will be a Diocesan Youth Mass on Pentecost Sunday 11th May in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Rd, Waterside Derry at 6pm. Bishop Hegarty will be the main celebrant and all young people are invited to attend. The new Diocesan Youth Choir will provide the music at this Mass. All young people studying for their exams this year are most welcome. Refreshments will be held afterwards in the adjacent Parish Centre. Everyone welcome

Thanks to the people who made generous donations amounting to £375 to date towards the cleaning of the brasses in the church. These precious church brasses have been cleaned and restored to excellent condition at a cost of approximately £3,500. All donations will still be greatly appreciated.

 

 

Marriage Preparation Courses.


2008


April 4th , 5th, and April 25th & 26th,
May 23rd & 24th,
June 13th &14th.
Numbers on courses are limited. The fee of £80 per couple must be included with completed application form and forwarded to the Accord office