Sunday 13th April 2008

Fourth Sunday of Easter.

Christ, our Way to new life

"I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." You couldn't get a clearer statement of intent and desire than that from anyone. The practice of our faith is about making that desire of Jesus a reality for one another. That's why he gave us his commandment to love one another. The fulfillment of that longing should be our aim in all that we do. It is the major task for every married couple, to help this other person to come to the greatest fulfillment of her/his potential. And if parents want to know what their parenting is about they have a true statement of it in this word of Christ. Parenting is not about what they give to their children but what they help their children to become as individuals. It is also a word for every parish community this week. We dare not settle for anything less than the best.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

SUNDAY 13th APRIL 2008 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Day for Prayer or Vocations

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 2: 14.36-41
Here Peter proclaims Jesus as the risen Lord, and urges his hearers to repent and accept baptism.

Second Reading 1 Peter 2: 20-25
Addressing slaves, Peter urges them to bear their unjust sufferings with patience as Christ, the Good Shepherd, bore his sufferings for love of us.

Gospel John 10: 1-10
Jesus compares his love for his disciples to the love of a shepherd for his sheep.

Masses during the coming week

Masses during the coming week Monday to Friday 10.00 am each day.

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:
Thursday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Edward McHugh
Saturday 8.00 pm - Anv. Mass - Denis & Letitia McGlinchey

This Week’s Calendar
Monday 14 - Weekday (4th Week of Easter)
Tuesday 15 - Easter Weekday
Wednesday 16 - St Bernadette Soubirous. From February 11 to July 16 1858
Bernadette witnessed eighteen visions of Our Lady at Lourdes. She is recognised as a saint for her humility and assiduous religious life.
Thursday 17 - Easter Weekday
Friday 18 - St Laserian, bishop
Saturday 19 - Easter Weekday

Parish Bingo every Friday night in the Parish Hall Beginning at 9.00 pm. everyone welcome. Proceeds in aid of parish funds.

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

ST. DAVOG’S G A A

Training
Under-age training continues on Monday and Wednesday 6.30pm to 8pm

Cards
Cards have finished for the summer We would like to thank all players for their support during the card play season and hope to see you all back in September Also a word of thanks to all the ladies for making the tea on card nights

Lotto
No lotto jackpot winners last week nos; 5,7,18,23,24 £100 prize winner Paddy Gallen Scraghey.

Seniors
No senior match this weekend. Reserves got there league underway with win over Omagh.

Minor Boys
Minors once again had a convincing win over Loughmacrory. Sunday evening at 6.45pm sees theÊminors away to Newtownstewart. All support welcome.

U’14’s
U'14's were defeated by a strong Trillick team. Training continues every Monday and Tuesday 6.30pm to 8pm

Minor Girls
Minor girls go through to next round of championship after beating Gortin. Well done. These girls travel to Pomeroy this Monday at 7pm for league match.

 

Baptism
We welcome into our Faith Community Ruairi James Moss who was Baptised and welcomed into the family of God recently.

Questions people ask
Q. Every now and then I think I have a vocation from God to be a priest. What should I do about it?
A. Talk about it to a priest, preferably one who knows you, and pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance. Every diocese and religious order organises Vocation Days to help people to discern their calling. A vocation to priesthood is a grace given to an individual for the service of the church-community. Basic requirements of a genuine vocation to priesthood would include a desire to commit one’s life to God and the service of people, a sound faith, regular Mass attendance and prayer, the ability to co-operate with others and being willing to obey authority.

ACCORD - OMAGH Recruitment of Marriage Education Facilitators and Associate Counsellors Empower yourself by Empowering others Ð Share your experience to help couples share theirs Ð Become a Marriage Education Facilitator or Relationship Counsellor for Accord Information Evening Ð Wednesday 16 April at 7.30pm in Mount Saint Columba Pastoral Centre, 48 Brook St, Omagh. Tel: 028 82242439 email HYPERLINK "mailto:accordomagh@ btopenworld.com" accordomagh@btopenworld.com

Pat O’Loughlin is planing to run the Belfast Marathon on Monday 5th May to raise money for Diabetes Research. Pat is asking for your support. Telephone 816 71550

A Mass of the sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, on Tuesday 15th April at 8.00pm..

St Caireall's Primary School children will host the musical

'Wizard of Oz’

in Aghyaran GAA Centre on Friday 18 April 2008 8 - 10pm
Admission £5 Raffle at interval Everyone welcome!

SAINT FOR APRIL St Laserian (Molaise) - 18 April
St Laserian worked in both Ireland and Scotland in the 7th century and later entered the monastery at Leighlin, where he became abbot. His monastery thrived and gave its name to the diocese established in 1110. He adopted church discipline in accordance with the practices of Rome and introduced the Roman method of dating the celebration of Easter. Laserian died in 639.

The Tragedy At Dunkeer House - A thought- provoking playÊbased on the tragic events that took placeÊin the quiet village of Carrigans in 1938.ÊWed 16thÊ- Sat 19th April @ 8.00pm Little Theatre, St Columb's Hall, Orchard Street, Derry/Londonderry.Tickets £10.00 / £7.00.Ê Contact the Box Office, Tel: 028 71268027

Step-Up To Jenny Bristow's Masterclass - An exciting new culinary "Create 'n' Cook" competition providing Year 10 students with the opportunity to create their own innovative dishes. Thursday 24th April @Ê7.30pmÊMain Stage, St Columb's Hall, Orchard Street, Derry/Londonderry. Tickets £7.00. Contact the Box Office, Tel: 028 71268027

 

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