Cappagh Parish, Derry Diocese, Ireland.

Jesus said to his disciples: “The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers into his harvest”. When we think about our world today we are inclined to think primarily of the evil that is undoubtedly there. Jesus’ perception is just the opposite as he sees the wonderful opportunities that are all around us. And when we think of labourers for the harvest we are inclined to think primarily of priests and religious and we pray for more vocations. That, of course, is a very important thing to do. But even more importantly we need to think of ourselves as the labourers and take up the challenge to be apostles of Christ in our everyday lives. We are apostles of Christ through the generosity of our love in marriage and family life and in our willingness to build a community of faith and generosity in our parish. Vocations to the priesthood and religious life can only come from generous homes and generous parishes.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

First Reading: Isaiah 33:10-14
Written after the return from the Babylonian exile, this poem paints a
glowing picture of the blessings God will bestow on Jerusalem and its inhabitants.

Second Reading: Galatians 6:14-18
Paul insists that the Christian life means becoming like Christ.
He himself bears the marks of Christ’s passion on his body.

Lord Jesus, You travelled with the two disciples after the resurrection and set their hearts on fire with Your grace. Travel also with me and gladden my heart with Your presence. I know, Lord, that I am a pilgrim on this earth, seeking the citizenship which is in heaven. During my journey surround me with Your holy angels and keep me safe from seen and
unseen dangers. Grant that I may carry out my plans and fulfil my expectations according to Your will. Help me to see the beauty of creation and to
comprehend the wonder of Your truth in all things. For You are the way, the truth and the life, and to You I give thanks, praise and glory forever.
Amen

This week we ask you to pray for the following priests:

Fr. Karl Haan Monday 5th July

Fr. Eugene Hasson Tuesday 6th July

Bishop Seamus Hegarty Wednesday 7th July

Fr. John Irwin Thursday 8th July

Fr. Charles Keaney Friday 9th July

Fr. Stephen Kearney Saturday 10th July

All other priests Sunday 11th July

Sean McGinn, Strathroy Road
Anna Mullan, Circular Road
Francie McGaughey, Slieve-na mon NH
Kathleen McCabe, Meelmore Drive
Carmel McAnulla, Gortnagarn Road
Peter Toal, Killyclogher Road
Diane Conway, Oakland Villas
Billy Townsend, Knocknamoe Heights
Seamus O’Neill, Gortmore Gardens
James Morris, Corran Road
Michael & Maureen Kelly, Gortmore Park

Anniversary Masses for the week

Monday 5th Sean McGinn
Strathroy Road (CTK 7.30pm)

Thursday 8th Felix McAleer (jun)

Clonmore Gardens (KC 10.00am)

Friday 9th Marie McGovern (MM)
Meelmore Drive (CTK 7.30pm)

Saturday 10th Josie Brown
Circular Road (CTK 7.00pm)

Sunday 11th Geraldine Kelly
Crocknacor Road (CTK 12 noon)

Saturday 17th Margaret O’Reilly
Richmond Park (CTK 7.00pm)

Sunday 18th Tom & Mary Ann Gormley
Knocknamoe Bungalows (KC 11.00am)

Sunday 18th Brian McElduff
Mullan Park MF (MF 10am)

The Parish Office will be closed from today until Wednesday 14th July. There will be no Bulletin next week.

Killyclogher dance will take place in the Cappagh Parish Centre on Friday 9th July. Music by Lakelanders. All proceeds go to the Church Refurbishment Fund. Dancing from 10pm. Supper served. Everyone welcome.

Co.Tyrone teenage girl band Shake the Glitter (Fiona Harte Pomeroy, Gemma Hagan & Sophie Griffin Ardboe) have now reached the Final four of the Get Your Glee On competition on TV3 The Morning Show. They will be performing in the final sing off which will be shown on the programme over a period of two weeks commencing 29th June from 11am-11.45am. They are the only group from N. Ireland and need online votes to win. The winner will perform at the Cheerios Child line Concert, 02 Arena in Dublin in December, alongside Westlife, Boyzone, JLS etc. Voting will take place from Tuesday 29th June until Monday 12th July. PLEASE give the girls your vote. You can vote as often as you want and voting is FREE. The link to vote is: http://www.tv3.ie/glee_comp.php

Holistic & Arts & Crafts Fair. Date: Sat 10th & Sun 11th July Time: 11 am – 5 pm. Place: Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. Adm: €5 (children under 12 free)
“Come and mingle, learn, win prizes, sample holistic therapies, laugh & shop!”

Assisted Rural Travel Scheme (Smart Pass free). For further information
contact Rural Link on 028 8076 0740. A door to door service for individuals
living in rural areas who are unable or find it difficult to use public transport. It can be used for a variety of purposes including Shopping • GP and Health Centre appointments, Local hospital appointments • Hairdressers, Post Office • Training & Employment, Recreation • Pharmacy. Dial a lift is available Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm.

Summer Drumming with Play Percussion: A week of fun, exciting world drumming workshops facilitated by experienced music tutors, all Access N.I.Checked. Omagh 19-23 July, Omagh Academy. 8-11yrs from 10am - 12.30pm and 12 yrs and over from 1pm - 3.30pm. £40 per child. Contact Ronan on 07803004805.

The monthly devotions, in honour of Our Lady, will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 6th July starting with confessions at 7.30 p.m. followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around 10.00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Carmelite Pilgrimage to Knock, Sunday 18th July 2010. Coach leaves Termonbacca at 7.30a.m. with a pick up point at the Melmount Centre at 8.00a.m. Returning to Derry at approx.11.00 pm. Return coach, snack on the way down and four course evening meal. Fare £35.00 stg. or €40 Euro. For further information, telephone Termonbacca, at Derry 71262512 during office hours only.

Blood Transfusion Service will be in the South West College, 2, Mountjoy Road, Omagh on Thursday 22 & Friday 23 July 1.30pm - 4pm & 5.30pm - 8pm. Please give blood. It could save a life and it only takes twenty minutes of your time.

Weekly Lotto Numbers 6, 8, 17, 19 and 29. Two lucky winners, P.F. Dorman, Stewartstown & Sean Sweeney, Mulnafye Road MF had four numbers and received £50.00. Two jackpots have now been capped at £5,000. New jackpot now stands at £3,400.