Feast of Christ The King-Year C

25th November 2007

Reflection

This Sunday’s Gospel reminds us of the end of time by drawing our attention to the last moments of Christ’s earthly life. He was crucified on the cross between two thieves, for claiming to be a king, yet the only crown he wore was braided with thorns. Over his head was written, ‘Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews’. While earthly kings rule from palaces, Christ the King reigns from the cross. His kingdom is not a place, but a people who give their hearts lovingly to him by shaping their lives according to his will. The feast of Christ the King invites us to start living our lives as Jesus taught us to live them. In all we do we seek to grow more like Christ, for he becomes our king only when we give him our allegiance. The kingship of Christ is made real by allowing God to do his work in us and through us. It is a life-long process involving a daily invitation to conversion. He calls us, who are his subjects to take his side in the struggle of furthering the growth of his kingdom.


Mass Intentions for this week:
Thursday 10.00am - Deceased Members of Derry Diocesan Society
Saturday - 8pm - Anv. Mass Patrick McMenamin

This Week’s Calendar
Monday 26 Weekday (34th in Ordinary Time)

Tuesday 27 Weekday. St Fergal, Bishop and Missionary

Wednesday 28 Weekday

Thursday 29 Weekday

Friday 30th - St Andrew, Apostle. Andrew was from Bethsaida, a disciple of John the Baptist, who followed Jesus and later introduced his brother Peter to his new Master.

Saturday December 1 - Weekday. The season of Advent begins this evening.

Wedding
We pray for Caroline McGlinchey & Paul Browne who were married in St. Patrick's Church recently.

Church Readers for the month of December 2007
Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Sat. Rosemary Connolly
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 December 2007
Anna Logue, Rosemary McSorley & Carmel Dolan

Church Door & Car Park Attendants December 2007
Sat. Night John Browne, John McNabb & Willie J. Dolan
Sunday 9.00 am John Pat Connolly & Ian McSorley
Sunday 11.00 am James Patrick Collins, Dermot Dolan & P.J. McAleer

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

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

Confession Times:
Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

Naomh Dabh—g Achadh U’ Ara’n news Sc—r na nîg
The Sc—r na nîg final takes place in Killeeshil Community Centre on Sunday 25th November at 6.00 pm. Best wishes to our representatives in Ceol Uirlise (Sean Dolan, Emma Sweeney, Shauna McHugh, Aine O'Donnell & Ronan McNamee) & Nuachleas (Ronan McNamee, Emmet Byrne, Aine O'Donnell, Michaela McHugh, Stacey Dolan, Clodagh Byrne, Stephanie Connolly & Caoimhe McSorley). All support greatly appreciated.

Ladies Football
The senior Ladies play Ardboe on Sunday in the Division 2 league Final at 2.30pm venue to be confirmed. Best wishes to the girls, all support would be ver hy welcome.

U-21s
The U-21s beat Kildress 0-16 to 2-7 last Sunday Preliminary Round of the U-21 championship and were fixed to play Rock away on Saturday.

Cards
Cards every Thursday at 9pm. Everyone welcome. Bar Happy Hour in the Bar on Saturday nights from 9pm to 10pm all drinks £1.50.

Lotto
Last week's lotto numbers were: 8, 11, 12, 15 & 23. No winner of £10,000 jackpot. £100 consolation prize winner: Jennie McSorley.

Hall Bookings
The Hall is available for groups wishing to play indoor soccer, basketball, badminton etc. during the winter months. Bookings can be made in the Bar or by telephoning 81670385.

Omagh Prayer Guides ask you to join with them in an Advent Reflection Journey with Mary in the church each morning after mass from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th December. This reflection time includes scripture reading, quiet time, reflection and ends with silent prayer.

Legion of Mary
The weekly meeting of the Legion of Mary takes place in the parish hall on Thursday 29th Nov. at 8pm. New members welcome.

FORTY HOURS ADORATION continues after 11.00am Mass tomorrow and concludes on Sunday evening with a period of prayer at 6.00pm. This is a special time of prayer in the parish and it is hoped that as many of you as possible will spend quiet time in the church with the Lord.

Marriage Preparation Courses.

2007

October 26th & 27th.
November 23rd & 24th.
December 8th & 9th 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