Sunday 27th April 2008

Sixth Sunday of Easter.

The Spirit of Truth

Jesus said to his disciples: “I shall ask the Father and he will give you the Spirit of truth.” If someone ever says to you “I want to tell you the truth about yourself” stand well back because you can be almost certain that you will hear all the things that are wrong with you! That’s what we have done with the notion of truth. God’s idea of truth is just the opposite. It is about all that is good and wonderful about us. This week ban criticism from your life and practice the truth by speaking the good about yourself and also about one another and about those who share your home with you. Go out of your way to notice the good qualities of each person who makes up your life and let each one know the goodness you see in them. And look at your parish this week and make a list of all the good that is being done by your priests and by so many people and let them know what you see. Then you will be God’s people.

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

Sunday 27th April 2008 - Sixth Sunday of Easter.

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 264 & Proper p 1044

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 8: 5-8.14-17
The people respond in faith to the apostles’ preaching and receive the Holy Spirit.

Second Reading 1 Peter 3: 15-18
Christ died for our sins, to lead us to God.

Gospel John 14: 15-21
Jesus promises the gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples.

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
First Friday Evening Mass 8.00pm

Confession Times:
Thursday morning after 10.00am Mass
Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

Mass Intentions for this week:

Tuesday 10.00am - Anv. Mass - Brigid Gallagher
Friday 8.00pm - Anv. Mass - Noel McHugh
Saturday 8.00 pm - Anv. Mass - Johnny Harvey

This Week's Calendar

Monday 28 - St Peter Chanel, priest and martyr. Peter was born in France in 1803 and joined the Marists. He worked on the island of Futana, Oceania, where he was clubbed to death for baptising the chief ‘s son. Also, St Louis Marie Grignon de Montfort, priest. Louis, 1673-1716, was a priest whose calling was to preach missions and to care for the sick and the poor. His writings concern Mary ‘s role in the mystery of salvation. He strongly promoted the praying of the rosary.

Tuesday 29 - St Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church.

Wednesday 30 - Weekday (6th Week of Easter)

Thursday, May 1 - St Joseph the Worker.

Friday 2 - St Athanasius, bishop and doctor of the Church.

Saturday 3 - Ss Philip and James, apostles. In the Gospel of John, Philip asks to see, and having seen, he tells the good news to others. James was the son of Alphaeus and a cousin of the Lord. He ruled the Church at Jerusalem, wrote an Epistle and led a life of penance.

Church Readers for the month of May 2008
Vigil Mass 8.00 pm Sat. Andy Dolan Sunday 9.00 am Mary Kearney
Sunday 11.00 am George M. Sproule

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

Church Door & Car Park Attendants May 2008
Sat. Night Mickey Shields, Phil O ‘Carolan & Charlie McGlinchey
Sunday 9.00 am John Travers, John Gallen & Denis Dolan
Sunday 11.00 am Sean McHugh, Hugh Kelly & Paddy O ‘Donnell

Altar Society for May 2008
Helen Connolly, Eileen McAleer Mary McHugh Rosemary Connolly

Legion of Mary meeting as usual every Thursday at 8pm in the parish hall.

St Davog's GAA

Seniors
Senior and reserve men were defeated last week-end. This Sunday seniors and reserves head to Carrickmore reserves 2.15pm seniors 3.45pm. Minors
The minors play Newtownstewart in the championship this Tuesday night at home 7.15pm.

U ‘14 ‘s
The U'14 boys also have a home fixture this Wednesday night with Fintona at 7.30pm. Support is welcome at all the above fixtures.

Training
Under-age training every Monday and Wednesday night 6.30pm to 8pm. The club would like to thank anyone who helped out with the mini games last Sunday at half-time, this will be an ongoing event when seniors have home fixtures.

Minor girls
The minor girls were beaten by a strong Sigersons team in the championship and league last week, This week sees them head to Stewartstown on Thursday night at 7pm. U'14 girls get underway on Monday night away to Eoghain Rua bus leaving centre at 5.45pm.

Training
U'12 and U'14 girls training Saturday 11am to 12.15pm

The Derry Diocesan Youth Choir invite singers and musicians aged 15-18 who arer interested in developing, exploring and using your talents within a faith based context. The Youth choir is in the formation stages and all interested are welcome to attend rehearsals in your local area. The commitment to the choir won ‘t be demanding as it will work towards a few one off events during the year. The first event will be a Youth Mass on Pentecost Sunday 11th May. If you are interested in the choir please contact the youth coordinator at HYPERLINK "mailto:ddcc@derrydiocese.org" ddcc@derrydiocese.org or ring 028 71264087. This will be a fun experience and an opportunity to meet other young people interested in music

Research Northern Ireland. Castlederg Local Committee invite you to the Annual Spring Sale at The Hall, Main Car Park, Castlederg Monday May 5 - Friday 16 May 2008, from 11.00am-9,00pm daily. Items of clothing, household goods, furniture or bric-a-brac will be greatly appreciated. Please support us in anyway you can.

A special word of thanks from St Cairealls P.S. School Community to everyone who supported our Wizard of Oz show recently. The whole event was a tremendous success and a joint school and community effort.

St Catherine of Siena - 29 April Saint Catherine, who lived from 1347-1380, was a humble and dauntless Dominican tertiary, who brought peace to her native Siena, to Italy and to 14th century Europe. She spent all her energies for the Church and was able to achieve the Pope ‘s return from Avignon to Rome. She is remembered as a mystic and a reformer of religious life. Catherine was proclaimed Doctor of the Church in 1970 and Patron of Europe in 2000.

 

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