Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

Sunday 20th January 2008

Confession Times: Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

Weekend Masses
Vigil Mass Saturday evening 8.00 pm Sunday morning 9.00 am & 11.00 am

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

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 21 - St Agnes. Wealthy and beautiful, she was martyred for her virginity in the last persecutions in Rome, in the early fourth century. She is patron of betrothed couples, gardeners and young girls.

Tuesday 22 - Weekday. St Vincent, deacon and martyr. A Spanish saint who died at Valencia in the fourth century, having endured prolonged torture.

Wednesday 23 - Weekday.

Thursday 24 - St Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor of the Church. Born in 1567, he was bishop of Geneva at the time of Calvin. The founder of the Visitation Sisters, he worked with gentleness and lo @ve to rebuild the Catholic faith after the Reformation. He is patron of writers, editors and journalists.

Friday 25 - The Conversion of St Paul. His experience on the Road to Damascus had a profound and lasting effect on Paul. He spent the remainder of his life preaching in the non-Jewish world. Many of his letters have been preserved and are part of the New Testament.

Saturday 26 - Ss Timothy and Titus, bishops. Followers of St Paul, they became his co-workers as missionaries. Both feature in New Testament writings and both were leaders in early Christian communities.

Mass Intentions for this week:
Monday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Mickey McSorley
Saturday 8.00pm - Month Mind - Thomas Mongan

Baptism
We welcome into our Faith Community Jamie William John Dolan who was Baptised and welcomed into the family of God recently.

A Mass of the sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca Derry on Tuesday 22nd January at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Legion of Mary
The Aghyaran branch of the Legion are circulating the Rosary Statue to the homes of the parish. If interested, please leave your name and address on the sheet at the back of the church or contact any of the legion members. Meeting as usual on Thursday at 8pm in the parish hall.

Whom shall I send...?
Could You Be Called To Serve God and His People as a Priest in the Diocese of Derry? Come and see - Vocations Information Day - Saturday 9th February from 11am - 4pm. Thornhill Retreat Centre, Derry. For further information contact any of your local priests or RE teachers or: Fr. Paul Farren 71264087 E-mail ddcc@derrydiocese.org or Fr. Colm O’Doherty 81661475 Email: collydoc2000@hotmail.com

OPEN NIGHT - St. Eugene’s High School, Castlederg. The Principal and staff warmly invite parents and P7 Transfer Pupils to an Open Night on Monday 28th January from 7.30pm-9pm. The Principal’s address will take place at 7.30pm.

St. Davog’s G.A.A. Centre

The club’s 45th Annual Dinner Dance takes place on Saturday night in the centre with special guests in attendance. All minor boys are asked to come along to receive their medals on the night.

Lotto
No winner of last weeks lotto jackpot this week £100 consolation prize goes to Jay Moss Scraghey.

U-14
Training U-14 training recommences on Monday 21st January at 6.45pm. Players should bring indoor and outdoor gear. Training every Monday & Wednesday from 6.45pm to 8pm.

Presentation
The youth presentation night has been rescheduled for Saturday 2nd February for all boys and girls. Everyone welcome.

Strabane District Council are having a mobile Cardiac Screening Unit in the area shortly with limited numbers available on a first come basis. The cost is £25.00 for the ages of 14 to 35. Forms can be obtained from the centre.

Cards
Cards continue every Thursday night @ 9.00pm. Last week’s winners were George McGrath and runner up James Leonard.

Anyone who has photos of teams in bygone years are asked to bring them along to the centre on Monday 21st January at 9.00pm.

Votes of sympathy are extended to the following families;Mongan Ballymongan, McGlynn Dartans, Caldwell Castlederg, Kilkenny family Mayo, Lynch Blacktown, Breslin Carnoughter, McMenamin Aghnahoo, Carlin Garvetagh

Garvagh Hall: 25 Card Drive on Monday 21st January at 9.00 pm sharp. Over £200 in prizes. Admission £10 / Û 15. All proceeds in aid of Castlederg Patient Comfort and Terminally Ill Fund.

THE PARISH BINGO
The parish bingo continues in the Parish Hall @ 9.00 pm on Friday evening. It is hoped for a good attendance for this parish function

Questions people ask
Q. Jesus was called the Lamb of God. Does this just refer to his innocence and gentleness or has it some deeper meaning?
A. John the Baptist identified Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Before the time of Jesus there were multiple sacrifices of animals to make atonement for sin. The perfect sacrifice of Jesus replaced all these sin offerings. The lamb of sacrifice, standing over the altar, is at the centre of the apparition at Knock.

Sr. Josephine Walsh Weekend Retreat with emphasis on forgiving, healing and making a new start, will take place at The Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca from Friday 1st February to Sunday 3rd February. For further details tel: Derry 71262512 during office hours only.

Northern Wind Power invites you to an Information Day regarding a proposed New Wind Farm at Meenakeerin. This will be held in Killeter Heritage Centre on Wednesday 23rd January from 3pm-8pm.

 

Marriage Preparation Courses.


2008

January 25th & 26th,
February 22nd & 23rd,
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