Cappagh Parish, Derry Diocese, Ireland.

Sunday, 16th May 2010

Ascension of the Lord

‘Now as he (Jesus) blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up to heaven. They worshipped him and then went back to Jerusalem full of joy.’ The feast of the Ascension of the Lord is above all else a feast of hope. Hope has been described as, not just some vague kind of feeling, but rather having someone or something worth living for and dying for. In Christ we have such a person. He lives in us in our marriage and family relationships and it is worth putting every effort into making those the best possible for his sake. He lives among us in our community and again we need to do everything in our power to make our parish the best we possibly can to his glory and for the good of all. And Christ lives for us in heaven at the right hand of the Father, assuring us of our ultimate destiny among the saints. We can aim to be there!

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

First Reading : Acts of the Apostles 1: 1-11
It is what you have heard me speak about: John baptised with water but you, not many days from now, will be baptised with the Holy Spirit.

Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 17-23
May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit of wisdom and perception of what is revealed, to bring you to full knowledge of him.

Gospel: Luke 24: 46-53
Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations: baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Loving God
be with me now,
as I prepare for my exams.
Thank you for the many talents and gifts you have
given me and for the opportunity of education.
Calm my nerves and anxiety, help me
to remember all that I have studied,
to express it clearly and to answer the questions
the very best that I can.
Holy Spirit, sit with me in my exam
- and always.
In Jesus' name

Sean Arthur Lafferty, 18, Arvalee Road.
Seán Tomás Cunningham, 63, Drumnakilly Road.
Bláthnaid Marie McDermott, 33, Woodbank Road.

Eugene Mimna, Glenhull Walk
Eugene McClenaghan,
James McCallion , Buchanan Villas
Donal McIvor, Farmhill Road
John Jo Toner, Newcastle, Co. Down
May Starrs, Knocknamoe Road
Gerard Gallen, Millbank Court
Packie Murphy, Buchanan Villas
Nora Torney, Clements Villas
Kitty McKenna, Mountfield
Annie Cole, Merchantstown
Patrick Browne, Lisanelly Heights
Mary Kelly, Knocknamoe Bungalows
Joseph Ferris, Old Mountfield Road
Eileen Taggart, Lisnacreight, Mountjoy
Tom McDonagh, Coalisland

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

Live to Play Demonstration by Fire and Rescue Services will take place at Ballinamullan on Monday 17th May at 7 p.m. This is aimed at young GAA players in an attempt to reduce accidents on the road. An invitation is extended to all players and their parents or indeed any other members of the Club who would like to see such a demonstration.

Join the Age NI Consultative Forum! We are looking for up to 50 older people to volunteer. Do you have an interest in older People’s issues, a desire to make things better for older people and confidence in expressing your opinion? If so, call Maura McClean 028 9089 2632 or email maura.mcclean@ageni.org to find out more about the Age NI Consultative Forum and how you can get involved.

Big monster bingo returns to Omagh St Enda's at Healy Park on Thursday 20th May at 9pm with £7000 in prize money. This includes three £1000 houses and three £500 houses.

''Get Back 2 Ur Roots with the YARD Project" Starting 18th May, the Columba Community, Columba House, Derry are hosting a new & exciting personal development programme for 15-25 yr olds. Learn new skills such as leather craft & organic growing, get accredited (OCN) qualifications & enjoy personal & spiritual development workshops. For further info & to book a place, contact Claire T: 02871 269113 E: theyardproject@btinternet.com. Facebook us or call into our offices @ Columba House, 11 Queen St, Derry.''

Midnight Bunny Walk in Aid of Ulster Cancer Foundation on Friday 21st May 2010 Registration @ 11 pm in Main Street, Omagh. Walk Begins at Midnight Registration Fee – Kids Go Free. Goody Bags for All Participants – Kindly Donated by LIDL, Northern Ireland. Free Flashing Bunny Ears Available to Wear on Night! For more information call Sylvia on 0778 975 7165 or email
sylvialucy@ulstercancer.org

New Hip-Hop class starting on May 21st in Strathroy Community Centre (and every Friday). Tutor Alison McElhatton. All welcome.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes July 16th-21st 2010: The Pilgrimage welcomes general pilgrims but also provide particular support to those who might need care/assistance while in Lourdes. For further details please contact the Pilgrimage Office (028) 71260293.

Omagh Floral Art Society: Demonstration “Flowers at Work” by Elaine Graham at Trinity Hall, John Street, on Tuesday 17th May at 7.30pm.

Help raise funds for the world poorest countries and join Trócaire at the annual Third World Run on Sunday 23rd May at the Ozone Complex, Ormeau Park, Belfast at 3.00pm. Sign up for 10k, 3K or family fun walk. To register log onto www.thirdworldrun.org. It s fun day for everyone and really does make

School Re-union: We have had a request from a school re-union group to try to trace Jimmy Garvey. Jimmy was last heard of living in the Omagh area where he is believed to have been married to a teacher. If you have any information, please call 8224 3375. Thank you.