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Cappagh
Parish News
(Vol.32 No 47) - 16th November 2008
33rd
Sunday in Ord. Time.
Trust
in Christ
Jesus said to his
disciples: "You have been faithful
in small things, I will trust you
with greater." Fidelity in every
area of life is one of the most important
elements for happiness in human life.
It is only when we know that we can
fully trust others that we are at
peace. This is the virtue that Jesus
holds up for our prayer and concern
this week. It is especially important
in the relationship of husband and
wife and it is there that we can all
learn what it means. Fidelity in marriage
means more than simply staying together.
It also means working at making life
together wonderful and enjoyable.
This is also true for the relationships
within family life. Being faithful
to one another means being willing
to accept the differences and to love
each one as she/he is. And in the
parish we show our fidelity by taking
an active part in its life.
Fr. Johnny
Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Sunday 16th November 2008.
Thirty-third
Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading
Proverbs 31: 10-13. 19-20. 30-31
In the book of Proverbs the writer
speaks of the perfect wife, but this
could also be applied to the perfect
husband, the perfect parents, the
perfect children, the perfect employee
or the perfect employer. What the
writer is saying is: be the best at
what ever it is you are called to
do or called to be.
Second Reading
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6
Preparation is very important. Preparing
for Christmas, for birthdays and even
sacramental preparation is very important
but St Paul is reminding us to be
careful that we don’t get caught
up in the ‘importance’
of the preparation and miss out on
the ‘importance’ of the
event.
Gospel Matthew
25: 14-30
The gifts we receive from God should
be used wisely and generously.
The statue of Our Lady of Fatima,
blessed by Pope Paul V! for Ireland,
is arriving in Christ the king Church,
Strathroy for a special Mass on Wednesday
19th November. Procession with Rosary
at 7.00 pm followed by Mass at 7.30
pm.
A short talk on the
Fatima message and Blessing and Enrolment
in the brown Scapular will also take
place. All are invited to come together
as a community in prayer seeking the
intercession of Our Heavenly Mother.
The statue will remain
in the Church until Wednesday 26th
of November to include the feast of
Christ the King.
The World
Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic
Victims takes place today
Sunday 16th November 2008. We have
been asked to recite the following
prayer for all those affected by traffic
accidents.
Prayer:
On the third Sunday
of November each year, we remember
victims of crashes and also give thanks
at this time for the work of the emergency
services who deal with this day to
day.
"Lord, on
this remembrance day for road crash
victims, we pray for all those who
have been killed on our roads and
for those who grieve the loss of a
loved one.
We remember also all who have been
injured in body and mind, and those
who care for them.
Loving God, use
us, as we are able, to comfort and
support those who suffer; and what
we cannot do for them be pleased yourself
to do, so that in the mystery of your
love they may find healing.
Baptism
We welcome into the Parish Community
through the Sacrament of Baptism
Oisin Shane Bradley
25 Farmhill Meadows
Requiescat In Pace:
We extend our sympathy to the family
and relatives of
Fr. Charlie McBride,
formerly of Lisanelly House
Anniversaries
Oisin & Ruari Gallagher, Meelmore
Drive
Eileen Keane, Pinefield Meadows
Eddie McGinn, The Village Inn
Alice Rose Mulligan, Rylagh Road
Rose McElhatton, Mountfield
Eileen Byrnes, Artizan Terrace
Geraldine McGinn, Strathroy
Bernadette Gallagher, Holmview Terrace
Joseph Curran, Terraquin
Anniversary
Masses for the week
Monday 17th Carmel
Bradley, St Mary’s Road (CPC
10.00 am)
Monday 17th Mary McCaskie (MM), Meelmore
Drive (CTK 7.30 pm)
Wednesday 19th Paddy Smith (MM), Killybrack
Close (CTK 7.30 pm)
Friday 21st Eileen Keane, Pinefield
Meadows (CPC 7.30 pm)
Saturday 22nd Patrick Barr, Centenary
Park (CPC 10.00 am)
Saturday 22nd Sean Murray, Willowmount
Park (CTK 6.30 pm)
Saturday 22nd Margaret McDermott,
Old Mountfield Road (CPC 8.30 pm)
Sunday 23rd Mary Ballesty (MM), Pinefield
Court (CPC 12 noon)
Sunday 23rd Greta Mulholland, (CTK
9.00 am)
Sunday 23rd Barry Toye (MM), Gortview
Court (CTK 12 noon)
Killyclogher Church Renovation
Fund: A fundraising dance
will be held in the Parish Centre
on Friday 28th November 2008. Music
by The Country Legends (Harry and
Peter). Dancing from 10. 30 pm. Refreshments
will be served.
Mass for those who died in
our hospitals during the
past year will be celebrated in Christ
the King Church on Tuesday 18th November
at 7.30 pm.
Ulster Project 2009 seeks
to foster understanding between young
people from the 4 main Churches in
Omagh through bonding activities here
January - June and with Church families
in America in July. Application forms
may be obtained from the Parish Office
and returned there before noon on
Wednesday 26th
November by parishioners whose 15th
birthday occurs during 2009.
Christian Brothers Grammar
School’s Drama Society presents
John Steinbeck’s Classic “Of
Mice and Men” in the School
Assembly Hall on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday 26th, 27th and 28th November
at 8.00 pm. Tickets available from
Box Office on 028 8224 3567.
LOST:
Black & White Border Collie -
Medium Size. Name ‘Spark’
(has no tail). Could be anywhere in
the Killyclogher/Glenhordial/Mountfield
or surrounding
areas. Please call Aidan/Evelyn McCullagh
on 8224 9329 or 07927090906.
Omagh Floral Art Society
- demonstration “It is the Season”
by Mr. Milton Porter at Trinity Hall,
John Street, Omagh on Tuesday 18th
November @ 7.30 pm.
WEEK OF GUIDED PRAYER
will take place from Sunday 30th November
until Friday 5th December. The time
on Sunday and Friday is 7.30 pm and
Monday - Thursday at a time that suits
you. To enrol please ring Omagh Parish
Office on 028 8224 2092 no later than
Monday 24th November.
St. Joseph's
Guides, Omagh
, would like to extend a warm invitation
to parishioners to attend their opening
Mass on today Sunday 16th November
at 3.00pm in the Sacred Heart Church.
Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass.
Sr Briege McKenna:
There will be Mass, Adoration and
a Eucharistic Healing Service in the
Sacred Heart Church on Thursday 20th
November at 7.30 pm. Fr Kevin Scallon
will celebrate the Mass and Sr. Briege
McKenna will lead the Eucharistic
Healing Service which follows Mass.
All are welcome to attend.
Cappagh Parish
Centre
Weekly Bingo:
Each Monday evening in Cappagh Parish
Hall at 9 pm
GAA - Weekly Lotto
Numbers: 5, 9, 15, 21 & 22. Two
lucky
winners, Sean O’Kane, Ballinamullan
& M. Bradley, Gortin
each received £50.
The jackpot has been capped at
£5,000 and the new jackpot now
stands at £4,300.
PRAY FOR PRIESTS
This week we ask you to pray for
the following priests:
Fr. Michael Keaveny Tuesday 18th November
Fr. Seamus Kelly Wednesday 19th November
Fr. Edward Kilpatrick
Thursday 20th November
Bishop Francis Lagan Friday 21st November
Fr. Charles Logue Saturday 22nd November
Fr. Paul McCafferty Sunday 23rd November
Last week’s collection: £3,924
Mission Collection to date: £4,101
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