Cappagh Parish, Derry Diocese, Ireland.

Corpus Christi

“They all ate as much as they wanted, and when the scraps remaining were collected they filled twelve baskets.” The miracle of the five loaves and two fish distributed among so many people is given to us as a symbol of the greatest gift and miracle of all, the Eucharist. As God’s people we are so privileged to be fed with the Body and Blood of Christ week after week, so much so that we can even take it for granted. We have a responsibility to keep the wonder of this gift alive in us. We also have the responsibility to live this miracle through our love for one another in our homes and communities. Through the power of Christ there was more left over after thousands of people had been fed than when they started. That is what the same Jesus wants to happen among us today as a result of the Eucharist we celebrate.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

First Reading: Genesis 14: 18-20
Blessed be Abraham by God Most High, creator of heaven and earth.

Second Reading: - 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26
This is my body, which is for you; do this as a memorial of me.

God of all people and things,
the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
allows us to ponder for a moment
the reality of Christ’s suffering and death.

We believe we have been called
to be Christ’s followers in this time and place.

We believe we have been redeemed and healed
through the wounds of Christ’s broken body.

May all of us who are members of the Catholic Church
renew again our commitment in the ways of Jesus, Your Son.

We make this prayer for ourselves,
for our parishes, for all of us
who together form the Diocese of Derry
and for the Catholic Church throughout the world.

We extend our sympathy to the family and relatives of

Gerry McCann, 69, Strathroy Road.

Monday 7th Brian Maughan
Arleston Road (KC 10.00am)

Friday 11th Eugene McGinn
McIvor Villas (KC 10.00am)

Saturday 12th Laura Rooney
Berkley Heights (KC 7.30pm)

Sunday 13th Eugene McSwiggan
Slieveard Road (KC 11.00am)

Phylis McGaughey, Nursing Home
Margaret O’Reilly, Richmond Park
Mary McCanny, Oakfield Avenue
Eugene Molloy, Dromore
Eileen Maguire, Mullaghmore Cottage
Jack Garrity, Maryville Terrace
Alphonus Gormley, Slieveard Road
Eugene McGinn, McIvor Villas

All other priests Wednesday 09th June
Fr. John Doherty Thursday 10th June
Fr. Joseph Doherty Friday 11th June
Fr. Michael Doherty Saturday 12th June
Fr. Patrick Doherty Sunday 13th June

May they enjoy a long and happy union and may the grace of the
Sacrament sustain them in the years ahead.

A prayer service remembering all victims of abuse will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Killyclogher on Sunday 13th June at 7pm. If you would like to bring a rose to the service, you may join in the silent procession to place the roses beside the statue of the Sacred Heart. The rose can be a symbol of the Love that the Heart of Jesus has for us all. The thorns on the stem remind us of the pain and suffering that Christ endured; they also remind us of the pain that exists in our Church at this time. You will also find forms at the back of the church on which you may wish to express a prayer intention and /or your thoughts on the past, present and future Church response to child abuse. These cards will be carried to the altar during the prayer service. The prayer printed overleaf will be recited during the service.

Anyone who took the Confirmation Pledge and would like to join the Young Pioneer, please contact Michael Livingstone on 82241112 or Bridie Connolly on 8224 5906 before 7th June.

Mountfield Skills Programme – Level 2 Food Safety in Catering will be held in Mountfield Community Centre 19th June 9am to 4pm. This course is funded by DARD and is open to anyone wishing to develop skills and increase employment opportunities. Please contact Colleen 02880771748 to book a place.’

Killyclogher dance will take place in the Cappagh Parish Centre on Friday 11th June. Music by Country Cousins. All proceeds go to the Church Refurbishment Fund. Dancing from 10pm. Supper served. Everyone welcome.

We are invited to gather together in community on this Feast Day of the Body and Blood of Christ. Following the Divine Mercy meeting in St. Mary’s
Killyclogher 3-3.45pm there will be quiet prayer and reflection before the Blessed Eucharist from 3.45pm until Benediction at 6pm.

Hip Hop classes continue every Friday 6-7pm in Strathroy Community Centre. Tutor

Coach to Rally for Life - book your seat now on the coach to the massive
pro-life rally in Belfast city centre on Saturday 3rd July. Departing from Omagh with various pick up points. For further details, please contact Rosie on 078103878825 (after 6pm) or the Rally for Life Committee on 028 90278484.

A service to mark St Columba's Day will take place in the Oratory of the Celtic Prayer Garden at the IOSAS Centre, Lenamore Road, Muff on Wed 9th June 2010 at 3pm. Refreshments afterwards in the IOSAS Centre. All are welcome to attend.

Car boot sale for Children in Crossfire every Saturday 9am-3pm at Derry’s Elagh Business Park at the Buncrana Road border crossing.

Cappagh GAA are hosting a Tyrone Summer Camp from 5th to 8th July in Ballinamullan. Application Forms will be available from www.tyronegaa.ie , www.killycloghergaa.com and will be made available through the schools in the parish. Come along and join in the fun. For information contact Cappagh Youth Officer, John Coney on 07581264004.

GAA Weekly Bingo: Each Monday evening in Cappagh Parish Hall at 9 pm. Weekly Lotto Numbers 3, 5, 7, 17 and 29. One lucky winner, Orlagh McNamee, 2, Kevlin Grove had four numbers and received £100.00. Two jackpots have now been capped at £5,000. New jackpot now stands at £3,275.