Sunday 4th
October 2009
27th Sunday
in Ordinary Time - Day for Life.
First Reading
Genesis 2: 18-24
Man and woman are created equally
and as husband and wife become one
body.
Second Reading
Hebrews 2: 9-11
By God’s grace Jesus had to
experience death for the salvation
of all people.
Gospel Mark
10: 2-16
What God has united, man must not
divide.
DAY
FOR LIFE (4th OCTOBER)
Day for Life -
the day dedicated to celebrating
the dignity of life from conception
to natural death - will this year
focus on suicide. There are around
6,000 deaths by suicide in Ireland
and the UK each year. In recent
years this figure has been falling,
except in Northern Ireland and Wales.
Suicidal thoughts are not uncommon
but most people do not act on these
thoughts and feelings of despair.
For some, these emotions may happen
after experiencing a bereavement,
relationship breakdown, the loss
of a job, financial pressures or
following emotional or sexual abuse.
For others, it is a profound fear
that they will be unable to cope
with whatever has disturbed their
peace of mind.
Sometimes these
thoughts occur without any apparent
reason. People suffering from clinical
depression or people who are dependant
on drugs or alcohol are most likely
to try to take their own lives.
They may need specialist medical
and psychosocial care either in
the hospital or in the community.
Sometimes they may have little insight
into their condition and urgent
specialist help will need to be
requested by a family member, friend
or colleague. Some people who are
terminally ill or severely disabled
may feel their life is no longer
worth living, even that they are
a burden to their family. Others
fear that they will experience great
suffering in dying. What is needed
is a response of love and care by
family, friends and the wider community,
and the assistance that good palliative
care can offer. Assisted suicide
is illegal and a change in the law
would place pressure on vulnerable
people including those who are elderly,
disabled, depressed, terminally
or chronically ill - to request
assisted suicide.
Sometimes suicidal
feelings may arise from a sense
of loss or abandonment by God. Prayer,
opportunities for spiritual conversation
and the support of family and the
parish community are very important.
If you are concerned about someone
with suicidal feelings call the
Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or
consult your GP. Your local parish
and parish priest will be able to
offer pastoral and social support.
‘You
are precious in my sight’
ISAIAH 43:4
Baptism
We welcome into
the Parish Community through
the Sacrament of Baptism
Eunan Peter Heaney,
6, Greencastle Road, Mountfield.
Callum Michael McDonagh, 48, Clonmore
Gardens.
Dubheasa Marie Kelly, 3, Shergrim
Glen.
Katie Mary McGirr, 217, Gortin Road,
Gortnagarn.
Ella Amy Harte, 9, Beltany Mews.
Requiescat
In Pace
We extend our sympathy to the
family and relatives of
Tommy Mullan,
Birchwood
Anniversaries
Kathleen Dayman,
Castleview Park
Martin Brannigan, Meelmore Drive
Ann McAleer, Ballynagilly
Gertrude McLaughlin, Richmond Park
Dermot McAleer, Derry Road
Michael J. O’Kane, Glenpark
Road
Dympna Friel, Belvoir Park
John Donnelly, Clonmore Gardens
Mark Sally, St Julian’s Way
Annie McConnell , Dunbreen
Anniversary
Masses for the week
Wednesday 7th Dympna Friel
Belvoir Park (CTK 7.30 pm)
Saturday 10th Sean &
Eileen Hutchinson
Castleview Park (CTK 6.30pm)
Sunday 11th Charlie Ferris
Waterworks Road (KC 9.00am)
Sunday 11th Maureen &
Bertie McKnight
Castleview Park (KC 11.00am)
PRAY FOR
PRIESTS
This week we
ask you to pray for the following
priests:
Fr. Patrick Crilly Monday October
05th
Fr. Brendan Crowley Tuesday October
06th
Bis. Edward Daly Wednesday October
07th
Fr. Peter Deeney Thursday October
08th
Fr. Robert Devine Friday October
09th
Fr. Brendan Devlin
Saturday October 10th
Fr. Kieran Devlin
Sunday October 11th
Wedding
Congratulations
to the following
couples who were married recently
Sinead Bradley &
Marcus Pletts.
Kathleen McDonald & Dermott
Farqularson.
Gerald McNamee & Colette Murphy.
May they enjoy
a long and happy union and may the
grace of the
Sacrament sustain them in the years
ahead
‘DO THIS IN MEMORY
OF ME’ is a programme
for the parents and primary 4 children
who are preparing for First Holy
Communion. The first ‘Do this
in Memory Mass’ will take
place in Christ the King Church
at 12 noon on October 11th. As this
programme involves all the schools
in the parish it is anticipated
that there will be a large crowd
at this Mass. While everyone is
most welcome to come along, it might
be advisable if some of you could
go to another Mass on that day to
avoid overcrowding.
Mission
Sunday takes place on the 18th October.
The theme for this
year’s mission month is “Reach
out”. The Church devotes the
month of October to pray especially
for our missionaries all over the
world. We are all very generous
with our donations to the missions
but we must remember that they also
need our prayers.
KNOT AGAIN!
At times some of
our relationships seem to have us
in knots. Just thinking of certain
people (e.g. partners, ex-partners,
teenage children, work colleagues)
can produce recurring feelings of
stress, resentment, hurt, anger
or fear. This can affect our well-being,
self-esteem, family, work and health.
Based on the work of Byron Katie
this workshop will interest you
if you want to learn a way to untie
these knots and bring more peace
into your life. Tutor: Tony Carlin
has over 25 years experience as
a facilitator both at home and abroad
Venue: Pastoral Centre, Letterkenny
Dates and Times: Sat/ Sun 10th and
11th Oct 09 - 9.30 to 4.30 each
day Cost: €90 To reserve a
place or for further information’Email:
tony.carlin@btinternet.com Telephone:
00447843587757
The
next Parish Dance will take place
in Cappagh Parish Centre on Friday
9th October 2009. Music by Cascades.
Dancing from 10pm. Refreshments
will be served.
St Joseph’s Ladies
Club invites you to a talk
given by ‘Recovery International’
at 8.15pm on Wednesday 7th October
in St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh.
This non-profit, self- help organization
has offered valuable community service
since 1937. Admission is free, and
light refreshments will be served.
Care for
Cancer Charity Event takes
place on Thursday October 8th 2009
at 7.30pm in the Silverbirch Hotel,
Omagh. Guest John Cushnie will be
giving a talk, and be available
afterwards for a book signing of
his latest book “Gardening
for Small Spaces”. Raffle
with prizes and tea and biscuits
provided.
Auditions
for Omagh Community Youth Choir
will be held this Wednesday October
7th in the music room of the Academy
from 3.30pm. Applicants should be
in 5th year and should prepare a
piece in their own choice of style.
Glens Senior
Citizens Club resumes in
Glens Centre On Tuesday 13th October
from 2-4 pm. New members welcome.
Sacred
Heart College presents
‘Memorable
Melodies’
a fundraiser
to purchase resources for the Music
Department, in the Strule Arts Centre
on 22nd October, 2009 at 7.30 p.m.
We welcome your support and attendance.
Last
week’s Collection £3,946.
Thank you.
Cappagh
Parish Centre
Weekly Bingo: Each
Monday evening in Cappagh Parish
Hall at 9 pm.
GAA - Weekly Lotto
Numbers 3, 5, 16, 18 & 24. Twenty
one winners, received £100.
Two jackpots have now been capped
at £5,000. New jackpot now
stands at £2,400.
