Sunday 15th March 2009

3rd Sunday of Lent

First Reading Exodus 20: 1-17
The ten commandments are a map of life for a people that has a special relationship with God.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1; 22-25
Paul preached a crucified Christ. To some the idea made no sense. To others it was a sign of the wisdom and power of God.

Gospel John 2: 13-25
By chasing the money changers and sellers of sacrificial animals out of the temple, Jesus calls the people to purity of worship in God’s house.

 

Masses during the coming week

Monday 10.00 am Vigil Mass
Monday Evening at 8.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am - St. Patrick's Day
Thursday & Friday 10.00am

Lenten Reflection continues on Thursday morning after

10.00am Mass with the Omagh Prayer Guidance Team.

Rosary

The Rosary will continue to be recited each morning before Mass commencing at 9.30am. It is hoped that as many as possible will come and join the group in praying the rosary.

 

Mass Intentions for this week:

Monday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Denis Harvey

Monday 8.00pm - Anv. Mass Billy, Teresa & Isobel Mc Guckin

Thursday 10.00am - Anv. Mass James Hegarty

Friday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Joe & Margaret Mc Hugh

 

Weekend Masses:

Vigil Mass Saturday evening 8.00 pm

Sunday morning 9.00 am & 11.00 am

Confession Times

Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

 

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. John J.Mc Cullagh

Fr. Noel Mc Dermott

Fr. Eamon Mc Devitt

Fr. John Mc Devitt

Fr. Michael Mc Eldowney

Fr. Kevin Mc Elhennon

Fr. Brendan Mc Ginn R.I.P

This Week's Calendar

Monday 16 - Third Week of Lent

Tuesday 17Ð ST. PATRICK, bishop,principal Patron of Ireland

Wednesday 18 - Third Week of Lent

Thursday 19 - St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Friday 20 - Third Week of Lent

Saturday 21 - Third Week of Lent.

Parish Bingo

The bingo continues as usual on Friday night at 9.00pm in the parish hall.

 

Aghyaran St Davog's

Lotto numbers drawn were 6, 14, 19, 25, and 33. There was no jackpot winner, consolation winner was Charles McHugh.Ê

Cards continue every Thursday night.ÊLast week's winnerÊwas Alo Scallon, and joint runners-up were Jimmy Penrose and Paddy McMenamin.Ê

Minor and Juvenile training continues every Tuesday and Friday at 8pm.

The U-14 boys lost on Saturday away to Loughmacrory on a score line of 7-11 to 1-5. TheyÊare away to Fintona this Saturday14th, result to follow.

Training for all senior and minor ladies continues Monday and Thursday nights at 7.15pm. Congratulations to Clara McMenamin and Loreto Grammar School on winning the U-16 Ulster Final. Clara also received the player of the match trophy. Well done Clara.

Training for all U-14 and U-12 girls will continue on Saturdays at 11.15am to 12.30pm.ÊBring trainers and boots and wear warm clothing.Ê

The annual St Patrick's day celebrations will start with entertainment from our Scor representatives at St Patrick's well at , 3pm. Soup will be served in the centre afterwards with traditional entertainment, followed by a band. Everyone welcome.

There will be a short meeting in the centre on Monday 16th at 8pm regarding the clubÕs development draw.Ê Anyone who is currently selling tickets, has tickets for sale, or is willing to help sell tickets is to attend.

Votes of sympathy are extended to the following families on their recent bereavements;

Nee McGuckin, Craigavon,

Donnelly family, Ederney,

O'Brien family, Ederney,

Colreavy family, Ederney and

Torrens family, Drumquin

 

St. Patrick's Well.

The Band will be leaving the Glen at 2.30 pm on St. Patrick's Day and the Rosary will be prayed at St. PatrickÕs Well at 3.00 pm

The Lenten Stations

Monday 23rd March - in the home of Colm & Mary Gallen Meencarriga, Drumahon, Altgoland, Scraghey, Meencloghore

Thursday 26th March - in the home of Betty Moss Tullycar, Meenakerrin

Friday 27th March - in the home of Francis & Bridie Mc Glinchey The Laughts

 

DON'T FORGET.

Church Envelope Promoters To date, there are 3 updated lists for 2009 still to be returned. Please return at your earliest as the envelopes have to be prepared and distributed before Saturday 4th April 2009.

St Caireall's P.S.

Anyone interested in taking part in the Belfast Marathon - relay or walk on Monday 4th May 2009 should contact the school (81671704) for an application form and a sponsor card a.s.a.p
Entries must be in the school on or before Wednesday 15th March.

Aghyaran St Davog's Club

Strabane District Council will be bringing a mobile screening unit to Derg Valley Leisure Centre on 29th March to screen young adults between the ages of 14 - 35 at a subsidised rate of £20, a consent form must be filled in by aÊparent for juveniles & a health questionnaire must be filled in by all participants on 16th March at 8pm in the centre. Any queries contact 07870437910. We would be asking all club members toÊavail of this if possible.

Choir Workshop

An Afternoon Workshop for Choirs, or for anyone else interested in Church Music, will be held on Saturday 21st March, in St Patrick's Hall, Castlederg, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. It will be led by Sr Perpetua, the Diocesan Director of Music, and music will include pieces for Holy Week and Easter. Cost is £3 per person, including refreshments. To book please contact Fr Colm O'Doherty on 81661475 or c.odoherty@btinternet.com

A Mass for the sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, on Tuesday 17th March at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

 

Weekly Church Collection

Last week's collection totalled £1080stg.

 

THE EDUCATION OF SEMINARIANS COLLECTION will be taken up at the Vigil Mass on Monday and the 10.00am Mass on Tuesday the Feast of St. Patrick. The yellow envelope in your box dated 17th March should be used for this collection.

Legion of Mary

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