Masses during the coming week

PLEASE NOTE! There will be no morning Mass during this incoming week.

Weekend Masses:

Vigil Mass Saturday evening 8.00 pm

Sunday morning 9.00 am & 11.00 am

Confession Times:

There will be no Confessions after the Saturday Evening Vigil Mass

Mass Intentions for this week:

Saturday 8.00pm - Anv. Mass - Alice McHugh

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

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. Francis Bradley
Fr. Manus Bradley
Fr. Brian Brady
Fr. Bernard Bryson
Fr. Thomas Canning
Fr. Michael Canny

 

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 22 - Weekday (25th Week in Ordinary Time)

Tuesday 23 - St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), priest. Padre Pio died 23 September 1968. A Capuchin friar, stigmatist, confessor and friend of all who suffer. Also, St Eunan, abbot. Eunan was born in Donegal around 624 and died in 704. He became a monk in Iona and was chosen abbot there in 679. One of his writings is the Life of Colum Cille.

Wednesday 24 - Weekday

Thursday 25 - St Finbarr, bishop. Finbarr came to Loch Irce (Gougane Barra) and probably lived there as a hermit. When disciples gathered round him he moved to Cork at the mouth of t mhe Lee where he founded a monastery which became a famous centre of learning.

Friday 26 - Saints Cosmos and Damian, martyrs. Cosmos and Damian, early martyrs in Syria, patron of physicians. Known as the Anargyi (the holy moneyless ones) since they never took money for their medical services.

Saturday 27 - St Vincent de Paul, priest. Vincent, 1580-1660, was committed to the care of the disadvantaged and the oppressed. He founded the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) and the Daughters of Charity (1633), the first sisters to work outside their convents in active service. He is patron of all charitable works.

 

Legion of Mary Meeting as usual on Thursday at 8pm in the parish hall.

THE PARISH BINGO
The parish bingo continues in the Parish Hall @ 9.00 pm on Friday evening. Why not come along and support this parish function.

Coolcreaghy Hall Dance Weekend.

Friday 26th September 2008. Music by Cascades

 

 

Pope John Paul II Award

If you are aged 16-18 years you are invited to take part in the Pope John Paul II Award. This award is for all young people who would like to get involved in their local parish and community. There are 3 levels to the award, gold silver, and bronze and successful applicants are awarded with a medal and certificate. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved in something new and worthwhile. For full details or to apply check out www.thepopejohnpauliiaward.com or contact 71264087.

 

Foyle Hospice Clothing Collection Service will commence in Castlederg and surrounding areas over the next few weeks. Please keep an eye for our Door to Door leaflets. Urgently Required: Good Quality Furniture. Contact Foyle Hospice Store, Castlefin Road, 028 81671900.

Rally for Life - abortion could be forced on N. Ireland from Westminster this autumn. In response to this serious threat a massive pro-life rally will be held at Stormont on Saturday 18th October. If you can help distribute leaflets advertising the Rally, or can help organise a coach from our parish to the Rally please contact Bernadette on 028 90278484.

John Michael Talbot - An Evening of Music and Reflection led by the world’s foremost Christian recording artist. Live in the Playhouse, St Columb’s Theatre, Orchard Street, Derry on Sunday 12th October @ 8.30pm Tickets £10 Available from Veritas Bookshop, Butcher St. Derry (71266888) or Thornhill Centre, Culmore Rd., Derry (71351233) Admission by ticket only.

Border Arts are currently taking names for the beginners guitar class. If you would like to join the class please contact the office at 24a Main Street, Castlederg or telephone 028 816 70636.

St. Davog’s Primary School FUND RAISING DANCE in the Blacktown Arms on Friday 26th September 2008 Music by Oliver Brogan Admission £4 Refreshments served. Raffle on the night Everyone welcome!.

Questions people ask

Q. I have the unfortunate habit of saying the Holy Name. What can I do to break that habit?
A. As a general rule in life, the best way to break from any unwanted habit is to replace it with another exercise which eventually becomes habitual. Practice makes perfect. Develop the good habit of quietly repeating the Holy Name of God or of Jesus Christ in prayer. Saint Paul tells us that every knee should bend at the name of Jesus. The irreverent use of God’s name betrays a shocking shallowness of faith.

Naomh Dabh—g GAA Club News

GOOD LUCK TYRONE Seniors & Minors Bring the silverware back!!

U'16 boys played in the semi-final of championship this morning (Sat) result next week. This Thursday evening the boys head to Strabane to play Urney in the semi-final of the league at 7.30pm so come along and support these young lads.

U'13's were defeated by Trillick and played Beragh on Friday night past result next week. Training is every Monday & Wednesday evening at 6.30pm to 8pm for all under-age.

U'16 girls were defeated in the semi-final of championship by Sigersons and were also defeated by them in the league during the week. Training is on Wednesda 8y evening at 6.30pm for all these girls.

U12 girls had a good day at county blitz last SaturdayÊwell done to all the girls.

All under-age players remember to have your sheets for the draw back by Wednesday evening at training.

Lotto nos: 13,15,26,27,32 no jackpot winner £100 prize winner Serena Browne Trienamongan Rd.

The club would like to wish Martin & Aidan and the Tyrone Teams all the best for Sunday.
If you’re not heading to Croke Pk then head to the centre and watch the match on the big screen in comfort and have the craic.ÊCentre open from 1pm on Sunday

Church Readers for the month of September 2008

Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Sat. Josephine Byrne
Sunday 9.00 am Eileen O’Donnell Sunday
11.00 am Tommy Moss

If you are unable to attend do try and get another reader to cover for you.

Altar Society for September 2008 Sara Moss, Mary Gallen & Kathleen Moss

Church Door & Car Park Attendants for September

Saturday Vigil Mass Patrick McSorley, Hugh Kelly & Joe McGlinchey

Sunday 9.00 am John McNabb, John Campbell & Mickey McCrory

Sunday 11.00 am Liam McGlinchey,Eamon Sweeney & James McMenamin

Marriage Preparation Courses. 2008

October 24th & 25th. November 21st & 22nd. December 5th & 6th

Courses 2009 January 23rd & 24th, February 20th & 21st March 20th & 21st, April 24th , 25th, May 22nd & 23rd, June 19th & 20th.

Application forms are available from the parochial house or from the Accord Office 48 Brook Street,Omagh. Numbers on courses are limited. The fee of £100 per couple must be included with completed application form and forwarded to the Accord Office