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Cappagh
Parish News
(Vol.33 No 21) - Sunday, 10th May
2009
Fifth
Sunday of Easter
Christ
the True Vine
Jesus said to his
disciples: "It is to
the glory of my Father that you should
bear much fruit." When
we think of faith we generally think
of our faith in God. Jesus reveals
God's faith in us, and the trust he
puts in us to show his love to the
world in which we live. We 'bear much
fruit' for God by the way we love
one another, first of all in our homes,
and then in our community. Each of
us has a great responsibility to practise
all the qualities of love constantly
- kindness, gentleness, compassion,
understanding, forgiveness, encouragement,
praise, thanksgiving and so on. Our
homes and our parish community should
be places where everyone can be glad
to be and can know God's love and
praise his name. In this way, the
renewal of the Church is never completed
but is something that is started fresh
every Sunday.
Fr. Johnny
Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Baptism
We welcome into the Parish Community
through
the Sacrament of Baptism
Eábha Rose Sheridan, 128 Tullyneil
Road Sixmilecross.
Seanán Peter Fox, 20 Retreat
Heights.
Katie Mai Drumm, 9, Slieveard Court.
Aoibheann Ellen McMullen, 7, Killybrack
Glen.
Jack Lawrence McAleer, 12, St. Julian’s
Rise.
Callum Paul Nugent, 19, Glenside.
Anniversary
Masses for the week
Friday 15th Donal Taggart
Strathroy (CTK 07.30 pm)
Sunday 17th
Kitty McKenna
Mullan Park MF (MF 10.00 am)
We also remember
...
Francis Colgan, Circular Road
Francis Quinn, Farmhill Road
Tony Donnelly, Fintona
Nora Torney, Clements Villas
Kitty McKenna, Mountfield
Fr. John Joe McGrath, Australia
Eileen McGaughey, Hawthorn Road
Patrick McSorley , Tamlaght Road
John Jo Toner, Newcastle, Co. Down
PRAY FOR PRIESTS
This week we ask you to pray for
the following priests:
Fr. Patrick Arkinson
Monday May 11th
Fr. Patrick Baker
Tuesday May 12th
Fr. Declan Boyland
Wednesday May 13th
Fr. Eugene Boland
Thursday May 14th
Fr. Francis Bradley
Friday May 15th
Fr. Manus Bradley
Saturday May 16th
DERRY DIOCESAN
CHILD PROTECTION ANNUAL UPDATE
A lot of work has been accomplished
in the area of Child Protection in
the Diocese over the past number of
years due to the commitment of personnel
at all levels in the diocese from
the Bishop through to dedicated Parish
Representatives working on the ground
in all parishes.
The Diocese of Derry continues to
put in place those structures, personnel,
policies and procedures that will
try to ensure the protection and welfare
of children and young people in a
manner consistent with statutory requirements
and Church guidelines. In the light
of the teaching of the church, Civil
Legislation and Guidance, every part
of the Church community must be committed
to taking the necessary steps to:
*Demonstrate that the
right of the child to protection from
harm is paramount
*Cherish
and safeguard children and young people.
*Foster
better practice
*Support
Church organisations and personnel
in safeguarding children
*Establish
safe recruitment and vetting practices
- aimed at preventing those who pose
a risk to children from holding positions
of trust
*Maintain
codes of behaviour - having clear
guidelines that set out what is and
what is not acceptable behaviour as
an essential part of keeping children
safe
The Diocese now has a Child Protection
Committee, Diocesan Co-ordinator,
2 Diocesan Trainers and a network
of Parish Representatives.
The trainers deliver information on
"best practice" and raise
awareness of child protection issues;
they also provide support to parishes
within the Diocese. In turn the Parish
Representatives will pass on this
information and raise awareness within
their local parish communities. This
is done though information evenings
that have been and continue to be
held throughout the Diocese.
Notices are displayed in our churches
which include the Diocesan Policy
Statement, contact numbers for statutory
authorities of anyone with a concern
in relation to child protection or
who wish to make an allegation as
well as the names and contact numbers
of the diocesan delegates.
CAPPAGH PARISH DRAW RESULTS
FOR MAY
1st Prize
£2,000. Nial Kerr Drumnakilly
(Promoter Pat McAleer)
2nd Prize £1,000
Anne Cook Dunmullan Road
(Promoter Benny& Teresa Monaghan)
3rd Prize £500
Kieran O’Brien Rylagh Road
(Promoter Monica Maguire)
4th Prize £250
Bernie Colgan Retreat Avenue
(Promoter Terry McGinn)
5th Prize £100
Brian McKenna Dún Uladh (Promoter
Brian McKenna)
Promoter’s Prize £100
Teresa McKillion.
St. Joseph's
Guides, Omagh, are holding
their first Enrolment Ceremony in
St. Joseph's Hall on Monday 11th May
at 7.30pm.
All are welcome to join us for this
special occasion.
Day Trip to Lough Derg on Sunday 17th
May. A bus will leave Mountfield,
Killyclogher and Asda Car Parks. Cost
£40 (includes bus and island
fee). For further details call 07767413601.
Music at Knock:
Any individual, choir
members or musicians who would like
to contribute to the music at Knock
on Sunday 7th June please contact
Sr.
Perpetua on Derry 71351233 for music
and rehearsal details.
It is proposed to
run a bus to Knock on June 7th to
join with the Diocesan Pilgrimage
in celebrating the 130th Anniversary
of the Apparitions. The worship at
the Shrine begins at 2.30 pm and we
would need to leave around 8.30 am.
To facilitate with arrangements we
would need to have an idea of numbers.
If you are interested, please give
your name to any of the priests or
call the Parish Office within the
next week. (Further details including
price, next week.)
Annual Mass - for deceased
members of the I.N.F. to
be celebrated in the I.N.F. Hall Omagh
on Thursday 14th May 2009 @ 8.00pm.Everyone
welcome.
Charity Night at The Races: Keep
Saturday night 16th May free and spread
the word for Charity Night at the
Races commencing 9pm sharp in Fintona
Golf Club. Prizes and raffle on the
night. Admission free. TyroneJersey
signed by ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS 08
for auction on the night. Please come
along and support. Everyone welcome.
All Proceeds in aid of N. I. Hospice,
Children's Hospice Killadeas, Macmillan
Cancer Support & Meningitis Trust.
Killyclogher Church Renovation
Fund:
A fundraising dance
will be held in the Parish Centre
on Friday 15th May 2009. Music by
“The Country Legends”
(Harry and Peter. Refreshments will
be served.
Last week’s collection:
£3,494
Diocesan Purposes collection to date:
£1891. Thank you.
The mind grows rich from it receives,
the heart from what it gives.
Cappagh Parish Centre
Weekly Bingo: Each Monday evening
in Cappagh Parish Hall at 9 pm.
GAA - Weekly Lotto Numbers 4, 13,
17, 21 & 22. One lucky winner,
Paddy Quinn, St. Mary’s Road,
received £100. The jackpot has
been
capped at £5,000. New jackpot
now stands at £4,925.
La na gClub today,
Sunday, from 1.00 pm in Ballinamullan.
Hurling, Football, ladies and handball
for all ages. Former players particularly
welcome. Fun, games and competitions.
This evening Guest |Tea and Old Time
Dancing in Dún Uladh from 7.00
pm. Seisiúm in the Marquee
from 7.00 pm. Musicians and Scor performers
welcome.
Car Boot Sale next
Saturday 16th May 11.00 am in the
Cappagh Parish Car Park, Killyclogher
Christian
Brothers and Loreto Grammar Schools
Omagh
Transfer 2010 Information Evening
for parents of
Primary 6 children Monday 11th May
2009 at 7.30 pm in
The Sports Hall Christian Brothers
School, Omagh.
Parking in Henderson’s Car Park.
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