Sunday 11th May 2008

Pentecost Sunday

Receive the Holy Spirit

“As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” As we celebrate Pentecost, it is important to remember what it is about. The Holy Spirit is given to us, not as a possession, but as a power. And this power is one that can transform the world. We are given the power of love, which is invested in a special way in the various important relationships of our lives. That power of God is there in the sacrament of marriage, calling couples to love for the sake of the world. The power of love is in our families, making our homes the Domestic Church to the glory of God. And it is this power of God’s Spirit that is at the heart of every parish. All we have to do is practise that power and great things will happen all around us. There can be no doubt that great things need to be made happen in our world today. Receive the Holy Spirit.

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

Pentecost : May 11th – 17th

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 277 & Proper p 1050

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 2: 1-11
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7.12-13
In the one Spirit we were all baptised.

Gospel Matthew 28: 16-20
As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.

 

Masses during the coming week

As Fr. Gilmore will be on retreat there will be no Mass on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday this week.

Friday morning 10.00am

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

Confession Times:
Saturday Evening after Vigil Mass

Friday 10.00am - Anv Mass - Cassie & Willie Logue

Saturday 8.00 pm - Anv Mass - Joanna McHugh

This Week’s Calendar

Monday 12 - Saints Nereus and Achilleus, martyrs, were martyred in 304 under Diocletian. They were Roman soldiers who, on conversion, refused further military service. Also, St Pancras, martyr. As a boy of fourteen, Pancras suffered under Diocletian and was martyred in Rome.

Tuesday 13 - Our Lady of Fatima.

Wednesday 14 - ST MATTHIAS, APOSTLE. St Matthias, like all apostles, was chosen to become ‘a witness to Christ’s resurrection’. He seems to have spent a great deal of time working in Judea; then he travelled east t o Cappadocia (now Turkey), where it is said that he was the vital instrument in bringing many pagans back to faith. He is said to have been martyred at Colchis on the Black Sea and his relics brought to Rome by St Helena.

Thursday 15 - St Carthage, bishop.

Friday 16 - St Brendan, abbot. St Brendan was a Kerryman, born in 486. He studied at Clonard under Finian. He visited Scotland and reached the Hebrides and possibly areas beyond. He founded a monastery in Clonfert and died there in 578.

Saturday 17 - Weekday (6th Week in Ordinary Time)

May the Month of the Rosary.

A group from the parish will recite the Rosary every Wednesday evening during the month of May in St. Patrick’s Church after the 7pm Mass. It is hoped that many will come and join the group in praying the rosary.

The Annual Lourdes Hospitalite Collection takes place at all Masses on 17th and 18th May 2008. This fund is used solely for the purpose of providing medical care and support to people of the Diocese who are sick and wish to go to Lourdes. Your support would be very much appreciated.

Trocaire

Thanks to the generosity of you the people of the parish a total of £7,728.37 stg. and Û 720 has been raised for the Third World Poor. Thanks to all who contributed so generously.

HFE Bill

The debate on the controversial ‘HFE Bill’ (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill) is scheduled to begin in Westminster on 12th-May From12th-14thMay the Precious Life Group asks you to unite with them in 3 days of prayer and fasting against this evil bill. For further information contact Precious Life Tel. 028 90278484

I would like to express my sincere thanks to the parish for their extreme generosity towards ‘Friends of Africa’ from the parish gate collection. The sum of £1,023.60stg. and €168.34 was raised. My sincere appreciation to everyone for the contribution, interest and kind words. Many thanks. Grainne McSorley.

St Caireall's Primary School Community would like to acknowledge everyone who supported their annual school dance last Friday night. A special word of thanks to Garvagh Hall committee, those who bought tickets and attended the dance, people who sponsored prizes, ticket sellers and the ladies who supplied the refreshments.

Congratulations to Pat O Loughlin on completing the Belfast Marathon in 5 Hours 29 Minutes and raising £2500 for Diabetes Research

CONFIRMATION and CLEANUP.

Sunday 18th May Bishop Hegarty will be here to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the Primary 7 children from the parish during 11.00 am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church. All children and sponsors are requested to be in their allotted places no later than 10.45 am.

In order to have the church looking its best for the Bishop’s visit it is planned to have a cleaning blitz on Thursday morning at 11.30am. All help would be greatly appreciated. from the men and women of the parish. Thanking you in advance.

ST. DAVOG’S G A A

Seniors and reserves were both defeated by Dromore last weekend, seniors played Omagh on Friday night past. This Sunday both teams travel to Coalisland , reserves 2.15pm and seniors 3.45pm.

Minors lost to Owen Roes during the week. This Wednesday minors play Urney at home 7.30pm.

U'14 boys had a good win over Fintona. This Tuesday night sees them away to Beragh 7.30pm and away to Trillick on Saturday 17th May at 11am.

U'10's have a blitz also next Saturday in Dregish details will be given at training. Training for all under-age Monday and Wednesday 6.30pm to 8pm.

Ladies
The senior ladies first league fixture next Saturday 7pm at home to Badoney with the U'12 girls also playing the same night this game will be at 6pm at home also to Badoney. U'14 girls were beaten in Championship by Newtownstewart. This Monday night girls are at home to Urney 7pm all girls to be at centre for 6.15pm.

Monthly Meeting Club meeting Monday night at 8pm everyone welcome

Deal or No Deal again tonight in the centre commencing at 9.30pm. Come along for a good nights craic!

SPUC (Society for the Protection of Unborn Children) ask you to lobby your MP to vote against the ‘Human Fertlisation and Embryology Bill’ due for debate in Westminster. Everyone is asked to take a leaflet with all details from the table at the back of the church or contact SPUC on 028 7820 3129

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

NOTICE: All choir members are requested to attend choir practice in the church after 11am Mass on Sunday.

 

 

 

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