Masses during the coming week

Monday & Tuesday 10.00am

Thursday & Friday 10.00am

Weekend Masses:

Vigil Mass Saturday evening 8.00 pm

Sunday morning 9.00 am & 11.00 am

Confession Times:

Thursday after 10.00am Mass
Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

Mass Intentions for this week:

Monday 10.00am - Deceased Members of Derry Diocesan Society

Tuesday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Tommy Lynch

Wednesday 8.00pm - Months Mind Neil McElhill

Thursday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Paddy Connolly

Friday 10.00am - Anv. Mass Margaret McGlinchey

Saturday 8.00pm - Anv. Mass Charlie 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 P. O’Hagan
Fr. Patrick O’Hagan
Fr. David O’Kane
Fr. Patrick O’Kane
Fr. Peter O’Kane
Fr. Seamus O’Kane
Fr. Arthur O’Reilly

This Week’s Calendar

Monday, 1 September Weekday (22nd Week in Ordinary Time)

Tuesday 2 Weekday

Wednesday 3 St Gregory the Great, pope and doctor of the Church. Gregory, 540-604, was a Roman noble who was Prefect of the City before becoming a monk. As Pope he established a pattern for the papacy in years to come, calling himself servant of the servants of Christ. He sent missions to Lombardy, Sardinia and England. Patron of musicians.

Thursday 4 St Mac Nissi, bishop. Oengus Mac Nissi took his name from his mother Cnes or Ness. It is claimed that Patrick baptised him and taught him the psalms. He chose the district of Connor for his hermitage, but later became bishop of his clan.

Friday 5 Weekday
Saturday 6 - Weekday

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

Hike to Croagh Padraig

Do you fancy a trip to Westport, Co. Mayo, combined with a hike on one of Ireland’s famous mountains, ‘Croagh Padraig’? The trip will on Saturday 13th September for those aged 16 – 35 and it will cost approximately £35. This fee will include transport from Derry, a guide and dinner in a hotel in Westport. You are invited to take part and join other young people for this day trip. For further details or to book, please contact 028 7126 4087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org. Places are limited so please book early.

DANCE in Garvagh Hall on Friday 5th September 2008. Music by Sprig of Heather

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

Church Choir:

Our parish choir will commence on Sunday 7th September for the winter liturgies. All choir members are requested to attend the 11.00 am Mass on that Sunday and we are hoping that maybe one or two new members may which to come along and share their gift with us.

BACK TO SCHOOL

St. Caireall’s Primary School reopens for a new school year on Monday 1st September 2008 for all pupils.

St. Davog’s Primary School Scraghey reopens on Monday 1st. September 2008 for all pupils.

Umbra Collection

Support The Poor in Africa. Unwanted Clothes and Shoes will help the Children of Kenya. All types of clean dry ladies, gents, children's clothing, ben linen, curtains, towels and shoes. Collection in the car park on Thursday 4th September from 9.00 am until 12 Noon.

BINGO: The parish Bingo commences on Friday September 5th at 9.00pm. Now that we have the house up and nearly paid for, now we need to concentrate our efforts on getting finance to have some work done to the church. This work cannot be carried out without the financial help of the parish. The funds from the bingo will go towards the financing of the church repairs. It is hoped that this year the parish will give their full support to the bingo.

Naomh Dabh—g GAA Club News

U16’s U'16's had victory over Michael Cusacks in the wk. Saturday (today) seen them play in the championship against Glennelly.

U12’s U'12's also had a win over Castlederg. Training continues for all underage football Monday & Wednesday evening 6.30pm to 8pm.

U13’s U'13's start on Thursday evening with an away fixture to Augher @ 7pm

Training for these boys is Sundays 12pm & Wednesdays 6.30pm. No training this Sunday morning.

U'16 girls are away to Fintona on Monday evening.

Samaritans

Would you like to find out about the vital service that Samaritans provide? Maybe you could help us in our work. Come along to our information evenings on Tuesday 9th September at 8.00pm in the Silverbirch Hotel Omagh or Wednesday 10th September at 8.00pm in the Clinton Centre Enniskillen. For information or an application form telephone 028/82251530 or e-mail omagh.Samaritans@virgin.net

October Stations

Anyone interested in having a Station Mass in their home during October should get in contact with Fr. Gilmore or call at the parochial house.

Days for Life

Pro-Life group PRECIOUS LIFE have organised 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting’ in an effort to stop plans by MP’s to force abortion on Northern Ireland. We ask at least 40 parishioners to sign up and to pray and fast on one or more of the 40 Days. The effort begins on Monday 8th September (Our Lady’s birthday) and will culminate in a RALLY OF LIFE at Stormont on 18th October. For information contact Bernadette on 02890278484 or visit www.preciouslife.com

 

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