Sunday 8th June 2008

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Lord is My Light and My Salvation

“What I want is mercy not sacrifice”. Aren’t we great people for working hard and giving so much of ourselves? And yet we can be so unhappy. The clue to life is found once again in the word of Jesus in the Liturgy for this week. Love is not so much doing things, as treasuring this other person as s/he is. That often takes mercy, which is about holding another gently in our minds and hearts and arms. This is particularly true of family life. Parents are generally very generous people and yet the complaint of so many young people is that their parents don’t listen to them. This is often because the parents are so busy getting things for their family rather than spending time with them. Married couples need to also listen to this message of Jesus and practice relaxing with each other. And in our parish we all need to contribute to a community that is built on reverence rather than ritual.

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

Sunday 8th June, 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 299 & Proper p 1060

First Reading Hosea: 6: 3-6
What I want is love, not sacrifice.

Second Reading Romans 4: 18-25
Abraham provides an example of steadfast faith.

Gospel Matthew 9: 9-13
I did not come to call the virtuous, but sinners.

THE POPE'S INTENTIONS FOR JUNE 2008

General: That Christians may cultivate a deep and personal friendship with Christ so they are able to communicate the strength of his love to those they encounter.

Mission: That the International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec, Canada, may lead to ever deeper understanding of the Eucharist, the heart of the Church and source of evangelisation.

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
Wednesday 7.00pm
Thursday & Friday 10.00am

 

Confession Times:
Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

 

Mass Intentions for this week:

Monday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Michael McLaughlin

Tuesday 10.00 am - Anv. Mass - John McCay

Saturday 8.00 pm - Anv. Mass - Maureen Travers

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 9 - St Columba (Colum Cille), Abbot and Missionary, Secondary Patron of Ireland. Columba was born at Gartan, Co Donegal in 521 to royal lineage. He studied under St Finnian of Molville and St Finnian of Clonard. He left Ireland, either for penance or to be a pilgrim for Christ, and Iona became his principle foundation. Columba is noted for his great love for people and for all living creatures. He died 9 June 597.

Tuesday 10 - Weekday (10th Week in Ordinary Time)

Wednesday 11 - St Barnabas, apostle. Barnabas was born on the /island of Cyprus. He was one of the first converts in Jerusalem and preached at Antioch. He became a companion of St Paul and went with him on his first missionary journey and took part in the Council of Jerusalem. He returned to his native land to preach the gospel and there he died.

Thursday 12 - Weekday

Friday 13 - St Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the Church. Anthony died in Padua in 1231 at the age of 36. Born in Portugal he had joined the Franciscans and preached against heresy throughout France and Italy.

Saturday 14 - St Davnet, virgin.

Golden Jubilee

Fr. Willie’s Golden Jubilee celebration takes place today Sunday 8th June with Mass at 5pm sharp. Refreshments and entertainment after in G.A.A. Centre. No presents please. A Donation Box will be available on the night. All proceeds will be distributed to a number of charities. Everyone welcome. Anyone with musical instruments please come along and join in the grand finale.

Legion of Mary

Usual weekly meeting in the parish hall on Thursday at 8pm.

Aghyaran Community Playgroup Parents who are wishing to send their child to Playgroup in September 2008 are invited to the parochial hall on Tuesday 10th June between 10am and 11am for our Open Morning.

Knock Summer Youth Festival takes place from 24th-27th July 2008 at Knock Shrine. This is an opportunity for young people to take time out to reflect on their lives and what God is offering....’Living Life to the Full’ Age strictly 18-35 years Cost is Û 55 Free buses. Bring a sleeping bag. Places limited so book now! For more information and details contact Youth Ministry Office 094 9375035 or Shrine Office 094 9388100 or Web www.knock-shrine.i.e/youthministry

 

Carmelite Pilgrimage to Knock, Sunday 20th July 2008. Coach leaves Termonbacca at 7.30a.m. with a pick up point at Melmount Centre at 8.15a.m. Returning to Derry at approx.11.00 pm. Return coach, snack on the way down and evening meal. Fare £30.00 stg. or Û40 Euro. For further information, telephone Termonbacca, at Derry 71262512 during office hours only.

Garvagh Hall Youth Club will close for the summer on Friday 13th June. We will be holding a Magic & Puppet Show, followed by a small disco. Price £1.50 per child commencing at 7pm until 9pm.The show is open to all children in the area. The supervisors at Garvagh Hall would like to thank all the children and their parents for their support through out the year.

Strabane District Policing Partnership are holding their next meeting in public. on Thursday 19th June 2008 at 7.30 pm in theDerg Valley Care Offices, Main Street, Castlederg During this meeting the Area Commander, Chief Inspector Phil Marks will present a report on policing of the district from April 2007 to March 2008 and respond to monitoring questions asked by Strabane DPP. This meeting is open to all members of the public and an opportunity will be given to ask questions to the Area Commander on the night.

Termonbacca Community Fun Day will be held on Sunday 13th July. We need Bric-a-Brac of all sorts. If you are willing to help in any way please contact us during office hours 10.00a.m. to 5.00p.m Monday to Friday. Tel: 71262512

Sally Lydon (nee Gallagher) wishes to thank everyone who sent Mass cards, messages of sympathy or travelled to the funeral in London of her husband Seamus. The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for their intentions.

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 on Saturday 14th June 2008 from 9.00 am until 12 Noon.

Health Event

You are invited to the Derg Valley Healthy Living Centre (opposite the Derg Arms carpark) on Wednesday 11th June from 5-9pm for free health checks (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar etc.) Also free health and nutrition advice. For information contact Amy on 81670764 or just come along on the evening.

Questions people ask

Q. When we refer to chapters and verses in the Bible, were these part of the original writings or where did they come from?

A. These divisions into chapter and verse were not in the original writings but were devised as a wonderful aid to locate a passage quickly. The chapters and verses we use today are attributed to Cardinal Stephen Langton who was Archbishop of Canterbury, 1207-1228. He wrote various historical works, sacred poems and commentaries on the books of the Bible. His best known poem is the beautiful Sequence for Pentecost, Veni Sancte Spiritus.

Recommended Website> http://www.youthforchrist.org A website, updated weekly, that guides and encourages young people to pray together in groups of three

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.

 

Marriage Preparation Courses.


2008


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