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Cappagh
Parish News
(Vol.32 No 45) - 2nd November 2008
31st
Sunday in Ord. Time.
The
Faithful Departed
Jesus said: “Yes,
it is my Father’s will that
whoever sees the Son and believes
in him shall have eternal life, and
that I shall raise them up on the
last day.” Remembering our dead
is very important for various reasons.
First of all, many of us have very
affectionate memories of our loved
ones who have died and it is good
for us to call that to mind in a formal
way at least once a year. Secondly,
remembering our dead puts our own
lives in context. All that we have
has been given to us by others. This
is particularly true of the gift of
our faith and the values by which
we are to live our lives. Can we look
them in the eyes and know that our
lives are in accordance with their
expectations? Thirdly, remembering
our dead puts us in touch with our
own mortality. Death is part of the
lives of each of us. But it is not
our destiny. That destiny is eternal
life. How are we preparing for that
destiny now by the way we love in
marriage, in family life, in our service
to our faith community and to the
world?
Fr. Johnny
Doherty, C.Ss.R
Sunday 2nd
November 2008.
The Commeration
of all the Faithful Departed
First Reading
Isaiah 25: 6-9
The Lord will destroy Death forever.
Second Reading
Romans 5: 5-11
We have been reconciled, and may count
on being saved by the life of oue
Lord Jesus Christ.
Gospel Matthew
11: 25-30
Come to me, all you who labour and
are overburdened, and I will give
you rest.
Confirmation
2009
Confirmation in the parish of Cappagh
has been arranged for Saturday 4th
April 2009. It will take place in
Christ the King Church at 11 am. Most
Rev. Bishop Francis Lagan will administer
the sacrament.
Keep
Christ in Christmas!
Help support the work of St Patrick’s
Missionary Society by using their
Christmas cards. A pack of ten cards
and
envelopes costs € 5.00. Send
your name and address to Fr. Kyran
Murphy, St. Patrick’s, Kiltegan,
Co. Wicklow and they will post the
cards to you.
Questions people ask
Q. Why
should we pray for the dead? If they
are in heaven they don’t need
our prayers, and if they are in hell,
then prayer can’t help the either
since out of hell there is no redemption.
A.
You are missing the consoling doctrine
of purgatory, the purifying transition
from earthly imperfections to divine
glory. The mercy of God grants this
process of purification to all who
die in God’s grace but are not
yet perfectly reflecting the holiness
and glory of God. As members of the
one body of Christ, we assist one
another by prayers, personal sacrifices
and acts of charity .
Fr Silvester
O’Flynn
Baptism
We welcome into the Parish Community
through the Sacrament of Baptism
Aimee Sofia
McCloskey, 5, Castleview
Park
Ronan James Fleming,
1, Cranny Gardens
Shea Michael McCrory,
12, Mullaghmore Drive
Aoifa Cáit Sheridan,
22, Knocklochin
PRAY FOR PRIESTS
This week we ask you to pray for
the following priests:
Fr. Christopher Ferguson Monday 3rd
November
Fr. John P. Forbes Tuesday 4th November
Fr. Edward Gallagher Wednesday 5th
November
Fr. John Gallagher Thursday 6th November
Fr. John Gilmore Friday 7th November
Fr. Joseph Gormley Saturday 8th November
Fr. Eamon Graham Sunday 9th November
.
Requiescat
In Pace:
We extend our sympathy to the
family and relatives of
Rose O’Hagan,
Woodvale Avenue
Anniversaries
Gertie McSorley, Richmond Park
Catherine McKeown, Mountfield
Kathleen Neill, Strathroy
Josephine Garrity, Strathroy
John Gallagher, Inisclan Road
Peter McGirr, Lisanelly Avenue
Duncan McLean, England
Patrick Mayse, Castleview Court
Anniversary Masses for the
week
Wednesday 5th Annie
McGrath, Drumquin (CTK 7.30 pm)
Friday 7th Kelly family, Hospital
Road (CPC 7.30 pm)
Friday 7th John Gallagher, Inisclan
Road (MF 08.00 pm)
Saturday 8th Alice Rose Mulligan,
Rylagh Road (CPC 8.30 pm)
Saturday 8th Kate Donnelly, Clonmore
Gardens (CTK 6.30 pm)
Sunday 9th Gertrude McSorley, Richmond
Park (CPC 12 noon)
Sunday 9th Francie Donaghy, Mountfield
(MF 10.00 am)
St. Joseph's
Guides, Omagh (many of whom
are members of this parish) would
like to extend a warm invitation to
parishioners to attend their opening
Mass on Sunday 16th November at 3.00
pm in the Sacred Heart Church. Bishop
Lagan will celebrate the Mass and
the Derry Diocesan Youth Choir will
provide the music. Patricia Lewsley,
the NI Commissioner for Children and
Young People is speaking at a function
afterwards.
Knockmoyle
News: The Knockmoyle bowling
club has started the season again.
Every Monday night at 8 pm and new
members are especially welcome, Come
along and enjoy the very friendly
atmosphere, all equipment is provided.
Cookery Demonstration: A cookery demonstration
with a French Cuisine Chef will take
place in Knockmoyle Hall on Thursday
13 November 2008 at 8 pm sharp. Chef
Manu will be displaying his culinary
expertise in cooking a 3 course meal
and hopefully some people will try
their hand at making some crepes.
Come along and bring your friends.
Price £5 pay at the door.
Floral Art: Christmas
Floral Art classes starting in Knockmoyle
on Thursday 6 November 2008 for 6
weeks. Tutor Christine Harper. Start
time 7.30 pm. If interested ring Louise
on 028 8224 7631.
Diocesan
Mass for Deceased Young People: There
will be a special Mass on Sunday 9th
Nov at 3 pm in Holy Family Church
Ballymagroarty, Derry. The Mass will
be an opportunity for family and friends
who have lost young loved ones to
come together in a spirit of prayer
and hope. If you have been bereaved
or affected by a young death we invite
you in faith to come and remember
the life of your loved one. All are
welcome.
Diocesan Mass for Deceased
Teachers: The Annual Diocesan
Mass for deceased teachers will be
celebrated in the Immaculate Conception
Church, Strabane on Wednesday 12th
November 2008 at 7.00 pm. Bishop Lagan
will celebrate the Mass and all are
welcome.
www.catecheticalcentre.org:
The website for the Derry Diocesan
Catechetical Centre has been launched
by Bishop Hegarty. This website will
help individuals, families, young
and old to explore their faith. Check
out the “Youth Section”
and the very popular “Thought
for the Week”.
Reflecting
on the Word of God - an introduction
to Lectio divina which is a way of
praying for people who want to meet
and respond to God.
When?
Each Thursday of November
Where?
Cappagh Parish Centre
Time:
After 10 am Mass for approximately
half an hour.
The Glens
Centre, 142, Glenpark Road:
Senior Draughts Competition will be
held at the above centre on Monday
3rd November @ 8 pm. There will be
different levels, so if you’re
a bit rusty, don’t worry. Tea
will be served.
Last week’s
collection: £4,358
Mission
collection to date: £3,400
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