Sunday 13th July 2008

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

What kind of people are we?

“Other (seed) fell on rich soil and produced their crop”. We have all kinds of choices to make in the course of a lifetime. Probably the most significant one is the kind of person we want to be in relation to God and to one another. This is not predetermined as we can let ourselves be changed through the way we listen to God’s Word and how we listen and are transformed by those close to us. We are shaped right through life by what/who we are listening to. If we listen to the world around us we will put ourselves at the centre of our own world. If we listen to God’s Word we will put God and those we love at the centre. The first way leads to loneliness and isolation. The second way leads to fulfilment. Each of us can produce a lot of good for our world but only if we are living a life of love of God and love of one another in our homes and families and in our community of faith.

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

Sunday 13th July 2008

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 315 & Proper p 1070

First Reading Isaiah 55: 10 - 11
The word that comes from my mouth, says the Lord, does not return to me empty.

Second Reading Romans 8: 18 - 23
What we suffer in this life can never be compared to the glory which is waiting for us.

Gospel Matthew 13: 1 - 23
Some seed fell on rich soil and produced a rich crop.

 

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 - Tommy & Phonsie Hilley

Tuesday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Karen Mc Sorley

Thursday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Edward Moss

Friday 10.00am - Deceased Members of Derry Diocesan Society

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

 

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 14 St Camillus de Lellis, priest. Camillus, 1550-1614, rough-tempered and a gambler in his early life as a soldier, was converted aged 25. Guided by St Philip Neri he became a priest and worked for the sick with two companions. His Servants of the Sick prospered and founded hospitals, especially where others would not go. He is patron of hospitals, nurses and the sick.

Tuesday 15 St Bonaventure, bishop and doctor of the Church. Bonaventure, 1221-1274, was born in Tuscany. He was Minister General of the Franciscans, Cardinal Archbishop of Albano, theologian of the Council of Lyon and known as the Seraphic Doctor.

Wednesday 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The Carmelite communities inherit the early hermits? devotions to Elijah and his solitary prayer and to Mary under this title of Mount Carmel.

Mass in Honour of our Lady of Mount Carmel will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Her Feast Day, Wednesday 16th July at 8.00pm All are welcome to attend.

Thursday 17 Weekday (15th Week in Ordinary Time)

Friday 18 Weekday

Saturday 19 Weekday

Pioneer Association

Any of the children who were confirmed or anyone one else who would like to become a member of the Pioneer Association should come to the meeting room after Mass tonight or after any of the two Masses tomorrow morning. Come along and 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.

Legion of Mary

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

St. Davog’s G.A.A. Centre

Seniors
The seniors lost out to Ardboe in the championship last weekend No fixtures this weekend for either senior or reserves.

U'16's
The U16s beat Glennelly.

U'12's play Castlederg AT home on Monday night at 7.15pm.

U'8's and U'10's are to play @ the sports today. Remember a full week of Festival fun and don't forget make a date for our Annual Barbeque night with music by the Logues on Sat 19th July 8.30pm tickets £12.50 available from Caroline's Hairdressers, Dinny McCrory's shop and Sam McGirr.

Lotto No jackpot winner on lotto this week nos;17,26,29,31,35 £100 prize winner Anthony Devine Tullycar Road..

Meeting
Club meeting will not take place until Monday 21st July at 8pm due to the festival. Anyone requiring tickets for Tyrone v Louth or the Ulster Final must have names down by Sunday evening at latest.

KNOCK SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL

All 18-35 yr olds are invited to attend the Knock Summer Youth Festival from Thursday 24-Sunday 27th July. The festival promises to be a wonderful weekend with excellent guest speakers, brilliant music, drama, prayer and plenty of fun and games. The cost is 55 euro and there will be transport available. For more information, to find out your closest pickup point or to book a seat on the bus contact the youth co-ordinator at 71264087 or check out the website HYPERLINK "http://www.knock-shrine.ie/youthministry" www.knock-shrine.ie/youthministry

Pilgrimage to Knock, Sunday 20th July 2008. Coach leaves Termonbacca at 7.30a.m.with pick a 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 £35.00 stg. or Û45 Euro. For further information, telephone Termonbacca, at Derry 71262512 during office hours only.

The Friends of St Cairealls would like to thank everyone who gave their time on Saturday 5th July for our bag pack in Asda.The total amount raised was £1,480.38. The success of the day was down to the fantastic support we received from everyone involved.

 

Aghyaran Community Festival 2008

Friday 11th July 7:00 - 7-aside Tournament

Saturday 12th July 9:30 - King and Queen Dance

Sunday 13th July 2:00 - Family Fun Day 7:30 - Karaoke with Mad Arab's

Monday 14th July 7:30 - 9:00 (Primary) Foam Party 9:30 - 12:00 (Secondary) Foam Party

Tuesday 15th July 7:00 - Treasure Hunt

Wednesday 16th July 9:00 - Quiz

Thursday 17th July 6:30 - 8:00 Teddy Bears Picnic 9:00 - 25 Card Drive

Friday 18th July 9:30 - Deal or No Deal Music with C AND C Bungee run in main hall

Saturday 19th July 8:30 - 3rd Annual Barbeque with The Logues

Sunday 20th July Ulster Final Live on the Big Screen

 

 

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