Sunday 10th May 2009

5th Sunday of Easter

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 9: 26-31
Saul (Paul) overcomes the suspicions of the other disciples and begins preaching.

Second Reading John 3: 18-24
Our love must be expressed not just in words, but in real action.

Gospel John 15: 1-8
Whoever remains in Jesus bears fruit in plenty.

 

 

Weekend Masses:

Vigil Mass Saturday evening 8.00 pm

Sunday morning 9.00 am & 11.00 am

Confession Times:

Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

Masses during the coming week

Monday & Tuesday 10.00 am

Thursday & Friday 10.00am

Mass Intentions for this week:

Monday - 10.00am - Anv. Mass Bernard Humphries

Tuesday - 10.00am - Anv. Mass Charles & Cassie Byrne

Thursday - 10.00am - Months Mind James Carr

Friday 10.00am - Anv. mass Sean Coyle

Saturday - 8.00 pm - Months Mind Mary Shannaghan

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 11 - Fifth week of Easter

Tuesday 12 - Fifth week of Easter

Wednesday 13 - Our Lady of Fatima

Thursday 14 - St. Mathias, Apostle

Friday 15 - Fifth week of Easter

Saturday 16 - St. Brendan, Abbot

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. Alex Anderson

Fr. Patrick Arkinson

Fr. Patrick Baker

Fr. Declan Boland

Fr. Eugene Boland

Fr. Francis Bradley

Fr. Manus Bradley

FORTY HOURS ADORATION

Next Sunday (17th 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.

Weekly Church Collection

Last week’s collection totalled: £1192.60 - € 42.50

The Clerical Education & Ongoing Formation Collection taken up on 17th March totalled £1248stg. and has been forwarded to Bishop Hegarty.

May the Month of the Rosary.

The Legion of Mary members in the parish will recite the Rosary every Wednesday evening during the month of May here in St. Patrick’s Church at 8.00pm It is hoped that many will come and join with them in praying the rosary.

ST.DAVOG’S CLUB NOTES

Lotto

Lotto numbers drawn were 1, 12, 14, 28 and 36. There was no jackpot winner, the £100 consolation prize winner was Alana McSorley.

The seniors and reserves played Donaghmore last Saturday evening. The reserves were defeated 0-8 to 1-10, while the seniors had a victory 2-13 to 2-05.

The minor boys beat Castlederg in the league on a scoreline of 0-12 to 0-6.

U'14 girls beat Badoney in championship on scoreline 7-7 to 9-13 next match for these girls is Monday 11th May away to Fintona bus leaving centre @ 6pm. U'12's had a good win over Eoghain Rua 6-13 to 1-1. The minors played there last match against Trillick and were beaten Many thanks to all the girls involved and to the management. The senior ladies start their league campaign on Friday 15th with an away game to Drunquin at 7.30pm.

Club Draw The club's development draw takes place next Saturday 16th May, only 1 week remaining! If you are wishing to purchase tickets or help in the distribution of tickets you should contact any committee member as soon as possible. All tickets are to be returned to the committee on or before Monday 11th May and no later.

As part of the celebrations of 125 years of the GAA, alls clubs thoughout Ireland are having a La na gClub on Sunday 10th May. All club members, past and present, are invited along to the centre at 5pm for a club photo to mark the anniversary of the GAA. This will be followed by an evening of traditional Irish entertainment, music, ballad groups, scor acts and local artist. Light refreshments will be served. This is sure to be a great family evening out for everyone.

Meeting

The club's monthly meeting for May is on Monday night at 9pm

PARISH BINGO has closed for the summer months and will hopefully resume again in September. A Big Thank you to Fr. Willie and his team who gave of their time so generously in organising and running the bingo over the winter months. Thanks also to all who faithfully supported the bingo every Friday night hail, rain or snow. Enjoy your summer.

Thanks to the generosity of you the people of the parish a total of £6003.40stg. and € 505 has been raised for the Third World Poor. Thanks to all who contributed so generously.

 

Termonbacca Community Funday will be held Sunday on 31st May 2009. We would be grateful for any items you may wish to donate, eg; clothes, toys, bric a brac, books etc, for our Funday Stalls.f you are willing to help in anyway. Please contact us during office hours. Tel: 71262512

 

Child Protection
An update of the ongoing work in the diocese with regard to Child Protection is displayed in the porch at the back of the church for your information.

Knock Celebrates 130th Anniversary

On Sunday 7th June the people and priests of the Diocese are invited to lead the prayers and worship at Knock Shrine starting at 2.30pm. It would be great if as many as possible could travel to Knock that day.

Anyone who has poor mobility or is in need of assistance who would like to participate in the Diocesan Pilgrimage on the 7th June is invited to register for assistance by phoning the Pilgrimage Office on Derry 71260293. Staff from the Lourdes Hospitalite will be available in Knock to provide care.

Any individual, choir members or musicians who would like to contribute to the music at Knock on June 7th should contact Sr. Perpetua on Derry 71351233 for music and rehearsal details.

Charismatic Renewal
The Diocese of Derry Charismatic Renewal Committee are holding a One Day Conference in the Broomhill Hotel, Limavady Road, Derry on Saturday 16th May from 9am to 5pm. For further information contact Mona on 028 71269549