Sunday 6th July 2008

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Come to me and I will give you rest

“Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest.” How we need to hear that word from Christ today and to heed it. We have never had so many time saving devices that should make life more enjoyable for us. And yet we have never been so busy! People find it so difficult to relax and be thankful for all the wonderful things of life. Our world needs the witness of people who are willing to take time for their love relationships in ways that say that this is the most important part of life. We give this witness just by taking the time for the Sunday Mass but it is so important to really take the time and not just rush in and out again. We give this witness by married couples taking time regularly for their relationship, especially by doing courses that will help them grow in love. We give this witness when parents give good time regularly to their children instead of having others look after them all the time.

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

Sunday 6th July 2008

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 312 & Proper p 1068

First Reading Zechariah 9: 9-10
The Messianic king is portrayed, not as a proud warrior, but as a humble and gentle champion of peace for all peoples.

Second Reading Romans 8: 9. 11-13
St Paul contrasts life in the Spirit with life in the flesh.

Gospel Matthew 11: 25-30
Jesus reveals the Father to those who are ‘little’ and lightens the burdens of those who are humble.

 

 

Masses during the coming week

Weekend Masses:

Vigil Mass, Saturday evening 8.00 pm
Sunday morning 9.00 am & 11.00 am

Masses during the coming week

Monday & Tuesday 10.00 am

Thursday & Friday 10.00am

Confession Times:
Thursday morning after 10.00am Mass

Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

 

Mass Intentions for this week:

Monday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Robert Barclay

Friday 10.00am - Deceased Members of Derry Diocesan Society

 

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 7 St Maelruain, bishop and abbot. Maelruain founded the monastery of Tallaght, Co Dublin, in 774 which introduced a reform. Important spiritual and liturgical writings emerged from this movement known as reform.

Tuesday 8 St Killian, bishop and martyr.

Wednesday 9 Saints Augustine Zhao Rong, priest, and companions, martyrs. St Augustine Tchao, born 1746, converted to Christianity, was ordained priest and martyred in 1815. The memorial also celebrates 119 companions, martyred in China over several centuries but especially in the Boxer Rebellion.

Thursday 10 Weekday (14th Week in Ordinary Time)

Friday 11 St Benedict, abbot, patron of Europe. Benedict, 480-547, after living as a hermit at Subiaco, founded the monastery of Monte Cassino. His rule, observed by Benedictines and Cistercians, is distinguished by its wisdom and balance and those who lived by it did much to shape the Europe of today. He was named patron of Europe in 1964.

Saturday 12 Weekday

Childhood Bereavement Conference: Cruse Bereavement Care is hosting a one-day conference on Childhood Bereavement at the Armagh City Hotel, Armagh on 18th September 2008. The attendance cost is £75. Further details should be sought from the National ChildrenÕs Bureau at ecolhoun@ncb.org.uk

Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock: The second annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock will be held on 14th September 2008. Chief Celebrant will be Bishop John Fleming. For information, email info@nationalgrandparentspilgrimage.com

Derry Diocesan Society From July 2008 the contribution to enrol members to the Derry Diocesan Society has been increased to £20

Pioneer Association

Any of the children who were confirmed and would like to join the Pioneer Association should come along to the meeting room after any of the Masses next weekend (12th/13th July) Leave your name with a member of the committee who will be present.

150th Anniversary of the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lourdes. Bishop Hegarty has asked each Deanery in the Diocese to celebrate the anniversary with a Special Mass during the time of the Diocesan Pilgrimage which will leave for Lourdes on 16th July. The Mass for the Tyrone Deanery will be celebrated in St. MaryÕs Church, Melmount, at 7.00pm on Friday 18th July. Everyone welcome.

ACCORD. Marriage Preparation Courses. 2008

October 24th & 25th.
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

St. Davog’s G.A.A. Centre

All roads lead to Killyclogher this Sunday evening as the senior men take on Ardboe in the Championship at 6.30pm All support welcome.

U'16's had a good win over Gortin and played Glennelly. Result will be given next week

U'14 girls were beat in the league final on Monday past. Well done to the girls who worked very hard and thanks to all the supporters who came along.

U'12 girls were beaten on Wednesday evening by Clann Na Gael.

Summer camp starts on Monday morning at 10am. Parents make sure you have the children registered for camp.

Orders will be taken for hoodies and raincoats on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 1pm and on Monday eve 8pm to 9pm All orders to be paid in full when ordering no exceptions,prices on door of centre.

Remember we have a full week of entertainment as the Festival starts on Friday night 11th JulyÊsomething for everybody so keep the week free.

Lotto No winner of jackpot Numbers: 10,15,17,22,26 £100 prize winner Gerard McHugh Aghyaran Brae.

SAINT FOR JULY

Saint Killian 8 July St Killian was probably born in the parish of Mullagh in the diocese of Kilmore. With eleven companions he left Ireland and became known as the apostle of Thuringia and Eastern Franconia. With two others he was put to death c. 688. There is a very strong devotion to him in Wurtzburg, where his remains lie, and also throughout the Bavarian countryside.

Questions people ask

Q. What is meant by shoulder my yoke?

A. A yoke was a piece of wood laid across the shoulders of animals to harness them together and hitch them to a plough or cart. In the Bible it was a symbol of oppression and slavery; or it referred to any painful burden such as suffering. Jesus, coming from a carpentry background knew about fitting a yoke to the contours of particular animals to make it less burdensome. As carpenter-turned-saviour, he promised that our burdens would be lighter if we would imitate his gentleness and humility of heart.

 

Church Door & Car Park Attendants July 2008

Sat. Night: Seamus Cory, Seamus Logue & Davog McHugh Sunday 9.00 am: Barney Moss & Gerry Byrne Sunday 11.00 am: Michael McDaid & John Gerard O’Donnell

Church Readers for the month of July 2008

Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Sat. Barney Byrne Sunday 9.00 am Geraldine Byrne Sunday 11.00 am Anne Brannigan If you are unable to attend do try and get another reader to cover for you.

Altar Society for July 2008

Teresa McMenamin, Sally Corry & Pearl Falls