Sunday 25th May 2008

The Body & Blood of Christ

“Anyone who eats this bread will live forever”. Only the young believe that they will live forever. As we grow older we become aware of how short life is. Jesus, however, comes down on the side of the young. He calls on us to stay young, to be like children, to hope and to dream. And he gives us the way to do that – the way of love. For people who are married, it is vitally important that they keep their love for each other fresh and alive so that they can remain young no matter what age they are. It is also so important to keep family life as a wonderful adventure so that all those who are part of it can know the wonder of life. Jesus gives us the ultimate pledge of his love, his Body and Blood in the Eucharist, the Sacrament of eternal life and youthfulness. This extraordinary gift is celebrated in a special way in the parish community. The test of how truly we celebrate it is how alive our parish is.

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

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 285 & Proper p 1054

First Reading Deuteronomy: 2-3.14-16
God sustains the people of Israel with manna in the desert.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 10: 16-17
The celebration of the Eucharist unites all God’s people in communion with Christ.

Gospel John 6: 51-58
The Body and Blood of Christ is our pledge of eternal life.

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

Wednesday 7.00pm

Thursday & Friday 10.00am

Confession Times: Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

Mass Intentions for this week:

Monday 10.00am - Months Mind - Bernard Humphries

Tuesday 10.00 am - Anv. Mass - Joseph Baxter

Wednesday 7.00pm - Months Mind - Felix Moss

Thursday 10.00 am - Anv. Mass - John Corry

Friday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Sean Coyle

Saturday 8.00 pm - Anv. Mass - Laughlin & Catherine McHugh Monica Clarke.

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 26 - St Philip Neri, priest, was born in Florence but spent most of his life in Rome, where he founded the Congregation of the Oratory to foster good preaching and to promote holiness of priestly life.

Tuesday 27 - St Augustine of Canterbury, bishop. St Augustine was a monk in Rome when sent by Pope Gregory the Great to preach to the English.

Wednesday 28 - Weekday (8th Week in Ordinary Time)

Thursday 29 - Weekday

Friday 30 - THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS. Today’s feast is a solemn reminder of the immense love of God for us, revealed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Saturday 31 - THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. Today’s liturgy recalls the Blessed Virgin Mary carrying her Son within her’ and visiting Elizabeth to offer charitable assistance and to proclaim the mercy of God the Saviour.

St. Davog’s G.A.A Centre

Seniors & Reserves
Senior men had their first win over Cookstown last Sunday. Reserves had no fixture due to Cookstown being unable to field. Seniors played Donaghmore on Friday past. Reserves play Donaghmore today at 2.15pm.

Underage Training - Monday and Wednesday 6.30pm to 8pm

Ladies. Senior ladies were defeated by Badoney in league.

U14 girls had a win over Newtownstewart and U12 girls beat Badoney and play Glennelly next Saturday at home at 11am.

Lotto
No winners of jackpot last week nos., 1, 10, 15, 27, 33 £100 prize winner was Barry McMenamin 73a Cavan Road.

Entertainment
Deal or No Deal tonight (24th) Jackpot £700. Next Saturday night in the centre Night At The Races with Disco to follow

Church Door & Car Park Attendants June 2008
Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Jamie McGlinchey, Danny Gallen & Gerard Byrne
Sunday 9.00 am John James Gallen, John Penrose & Bobby Byrne
Sunday 11.00 am Declan Browne, Peter Moss & P. O’Neill

Church Readers for the month of June 2008
Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Sat.
Sunday 9.00 am Liam McGlinchey
Sunday 11.00 am Sadie McSorley
If you are unable to attend do try and get another reader to cover for you.

Altar Society for June 2008 Sarah Moss, Mary Gallen & Kathleen Moss

Dance in Colcreaghy Hall on Friday 30th May music by 'Glenside Country’

THANKS.
A word of thanks to the people who put in such an effort last weekend to make the Confirmation such a success. From the cleaning of the church, the preparation of the church for Sunday, the church displays, the catering corp., those who made the teas in the hall, the choir and the altar servers. Bishop Hegarty was impressed with the children in their attention and responses, it is thanks to the teachers who prepared them and you the parents who have instilled the faith into your children. A big ÔThank You’ to all of you.

THE PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION will be taken up at all Masses next weekend. As you will see there are two envelopes in your box dated 1st June. One is the green weekly envelope and the yellow envelope should be used to make your contribution to the Peter’s Pence Collection.

A Mass of the sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, on Tuesday 27th May at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

A one day retreat for Senior Citizens and their friends will take place at the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Thursday 5th June for those from the Derry and Donegal Areas. Registration from 10.30 a.m. finishing around 5.00 p.m. Cost £12stg or Û18 Euro includes a four course lunch. Payment at the Centre on the day. To book Tel: Termonbacca Derry 71262512 during office hours only.

Golden Jubilee
Fr. Willie’s Golden Jubilee is to be celebrated on Sunday 8th June with Mass at 5pm sharp. Refreshments and entertainment after in G.A.A. Centre. No presents please. A Donation Box will be available on the night. All proceeds will be distributed to a number of charities. Everyone welcome. Anyone with musical instruments please come along and join in the grand finale. Thank you.

Questions people ask
Q. I was challenged about adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on the basis that the Eucharist is meant to be received, not just to be looked at, like window-shopping.

A. Adoration of the Lord Jesus can take place anywhere, but if one believes that the Lord is sacramentally present in the consecrated bread, then it logically follows that here is a very special place for adoration. Our distracted minds need every help available to hold the focus of our attention in prayer. Before the Blessed Sacrament, the atmosphere is most helpful. Here is something to be seen, here is the fulfilment of the words of Jesus, ÔI am the Bread of Life’. Remember that a sacrament is an outward sign of the invisible, divine presence.

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

May the Month of the Rosary.
The Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening after the 7pm Mass. It is hoped that many will come and join the group in praying the rosary.

 

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