Masses during the coming week

Monday & Tuesday 10.00am

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:

Tuesday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Michael & Hannah McLaughlin

Thursday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Mary Alice Mongan

Friday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Michael Brendan O’Connell

Friday 8.00pm - Anv. Mass - Eileen Gallen

Saturday 8.00pm - Months Mind - Mary Bridget Sweeney

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

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. Desmond Polke Monday 8th September
Fr. Michael Porter Tuesday 9th September
Fr. Anthony Quinn Wednesday 10th September
Fr. William Rafferty Thursday 11th September
Fr. John Ryder Friday 12th September
Fr. Gerard Sweeney Saturday 13th September
Fr. Gary Wade Sunday 14th September

 

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 8 - The Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We celebrate the Birthday of Mary, who brought the dawn of hope and salvation to the world. She is the true Ark of the Covenant, the temple of God, because her body received the one Mediator.

Tuesday 9 - St Ciaran, abbot.

Wednesday 10 - Weekday (23rd Week in Ordinary Time)

Thursday 11 - Weekday

Friday 12 - The Holy Name of Mary.
Also, St Ailbe, bishop. Ailbe is sometimes claimed as one of the pre-Patrician saints, but the annals note his death in 528. A tradition held that he went to Rome and was ordained bishop by the Pope. He founded the monastery of Emly which became very important in Munster. A 9th century Rule bears his name.

Saturday 13 - St John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the Church. John, 347-407, was one of the four great Greek Doctors. The Ôgolden-mouthed’ preacher was Archbishop of Constantinople. He incurred much opposition and died in exile. He is patron saint of preachers.

Legion of Mary Meeting as usual on Thursday at 8pm in the parish hall.

Hike to Croagh Padraig

Do you fancy a trip to Westport, Co. Mayo, combined with a hike on one of Ireland’s famous mountains, ‘Croagh Padraig’? The trip will on Saturday 13th September for those aged 16 – 35 and it will cost approximately £35. This fee will include transport from Derry, a guide and dinner in a hotel in Westport. You are invited to take part and join other young people for this day trip. For further details or to book, please contact 028 7126 4087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org. Places are limited so please book early.

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

THE PARISH BINGO
The parish bingo continues in the Parish Hall @ 9.00 pm on Friday evening. Why not come along and support this parish function.

Coolcreaghy Hall Dance Weekend.

Friday 12th September - Dance Music by Sprig of Heather. .
Saturday 13th September - Ceili Music by Finvola Ceili Band
Sunday 14th September - Dance Music by Country Traditions.

Pope John Paul II Award
If you are aged 16-18 years you are invited to take part in the Pope John Paul II Award. This award is for all young people who would like to get involved in their local parish and community. There are 3 levels to the award, gold silver, and bronze and successful applicants are awarded with a medal and certificate. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved in something new and worthwhile. For full details or to apply check out www.thepopejohnpauliiaward.com or contact 71264087.

‘Rejoice’ the new -Derry Diocesan Youth Choir founded last May is now preparing for a new year of singing,worshiping and performing.The choir is looking for new singers and musicians (of all sorts) to join the ranks. Members are to be aged 14-19 years old. The choir sings a variety of sacred music from contemporary, folk and Gospel, as well as traditional hymns and Irish repertoire. If you’d like to be involved in the choir you are invited to attend the initial gathering at;- Derry City Monday 15th September at 4pm in St. Mary’s Creggan Omagh Tuesday 16th September at 4pm in Omagh Pastoral Centre Strabane Monday 22nd September at 4pm in Holy Cross College Strabane. Contact rejoice@derrydiocese.org or 71264087 for information.

Naomh Dabh—g GAA Club News

U'16 boys had a good win over Glennelly in Championship next match is Wednesday 10th September at home to Gortin also championship at 6.30pm Support welcome.

U'13 boys are home to Fintona on Monday evening at 6.45pm and are away to Trillick on Friday evening at 6.45pm.

U'8's have a blitz on Saturday 13th September in Aghyaran. Help will be required
on this day. All under-age training is on Mon and Weds eve 6.30pm to 8pm.

Well done to the Aghyaran U'10's who won the Brian Penrose Tournament a great day was had by all the teams that took part. Thanks to all that helped out on the day.

U'16 girls lost to Fintona in league, the girls play Sigersons on Sat 13th September at 6pm in Strabane. This is in the semi-final of the championship. All support welcome.

U'12 girls will take part in the County blitz on Sat 13th Sept in Greencastle. A bus will leave centre @ 8.30am details will be given at training.

Anyone wishing a ticket for the All Ireland put names down in centre.

Club meeting on Monday evening @ 9pm sharp.

Garvagh Hall Youth Club
Registration will take place this Monday night from 7pm to 8pm for Primary 1's - Primary 7's and also for 11-16 Year Old Children.Price £2.00 Per Child To Register.
Any child who isn't registered on the night will not be able to attend the Youth Club.

News from St. Davog’s
Keep free Friday 26th September for the St. Davog’s (Scraghey) School Dance in the Blacktown Arms. Tickets available from any parent or the Blacktown Arms. More details later.
Many thanks to everyone who supported our Summer Scheme. The children really enjoyed themselves and their behaviour was a credit to the parents.

Church Readers for the month of September 2008

Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Sat. Josephine Byrne
Sunday 9.00 am Eileen O’Donnell Sunday
11.00 am Tommy Moss

If you are unable to attend do try and get another reader to cover for you.

Altar Society for September 2008 Sara Moss, Mary Gallen & Kathleen Moss

Church Door & Car Park Attendants for September

Saturday Vigil Mass Patrick McSorley, Hugh Kelly & Joe McGlinchey

Sunday 9.00 am John McNabb, John Campbell & Mickey McCrory

Sunday 11.00 am Liam McGlinchey,Eamon Sweeney & James McMenamin

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