Cappagh Parish, Derry Diocese, Ireland.

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Jesus said to his disciples: “If you lose your life for my sake you will gain it”. The world in which we live tells us that the most important thing is to look after ourselves. And there is some wisdom in this. Jesus tells us to look after one another and then everyone will be o.k. There is even more wisdom in this. It is only when we get caught up with ourselves that we become unhappy. When we are focused on the well-being of others we can achieve great happiness. That is the way of Jesus. We live out this way of love and self-emptying first of all in the intimate relationships of marriage and family life. Our homes should be places of mutual support and encouragement, places where each person can truly be at home. The only way this can happen is when we make it happen. The same is true of our faith community.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

First Reading: Zechariah 12:10-11
The prophet looks forward to a time when a new spirit will be poured out on the
people as happened at Pentecost and they will mourn over the death of Jesus.

Second Reading: Galatians 3:26-29
Our unity in Christ has done away with distinctions, and means that
Jesus and Gentiles alike are heirs to the promises made to Abraham.

Gospel: Luke 9:18-24
Jesus is revealed as the Messiah, but a suffering Messiah.
Suffering will be part of the lives of his followers too.

Fathers are wonderful people, too little understood,
And we do not sing their praises, as often as we should...

And Father struggles daily, to live up to "HIS IMAGE"
As protector and provider, and " our hero in scrimmage"...

And perhaps that is the reason, we sometimes get the notion,
That Fathers are not subject, to the thing we call emotion,

But if you look inside Dad's heart, where no one else can see
You'll find he's sentimental, and as "soft" as he can be...

But he's so busy every day, in the gruelling race of life,
He leaves the sentimental stuff to his partner and his wife...

But Fathers are just WONDERFUL, in a million different ways,
And they merit loving compliments, and accolade of praise,

For the only reason Dad aspires, to fortune and success
Is to make the family proud of him, and to bring them happiness...

And like OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, he's a guardian and a guide,
Someone that we can count on, to be ALWAYS ON OUR SIDE.

Baptism: We welcome into the Parish Community
through the Sacrament of Baptism

Ger Óg Donal Quinn, 6, Milestone Way Tattyreagh.
Conall McCloskey, 18, Lissan Drive.
Lauren Marie Anderson, 43, Glendore Wood.
Hannah Kate Forrest, 4, Slieveard Court.
Maisie Kate Donnelly, 8, Gortwell, Gortin Road.

Bridie Stankard, Shergrim Glen
Michael Slattery, Strabane
Maura O’Kelly, Slieve-na-mon NH
Molly Townsend, Farmhill Road
Josie Hutchinson , Knocknamoe Bungalows
Mary McAleer, Campsie Crescent
Maureen Gormley, Derry Road
Donal Mullan, Tormore Road
John Nugent, Beattie Park
Charlie McCullagh, Tirquinn Road
Gerard McArt, Bristol
Patrick Kelly, Oxtown MF

Fr. Austin Duffy Monday 21st June
Fr. Jack Farrell Tuesday 22nd June All other priests Wednesday 23rd June
Fr. John Farren Thursday 24th June
Fr. Neil Farren Friday 25th June
Fr. Paul Farren Saturday 26th June
Fr. Christopher Ferguson Sunday 27th June

Mass changes for the summer months: During the months of July and August there will only be one Vigil Mass in the parish. This Mass will take place in Christ the King Church on Saturday evening at 7pm. The first 7pm Vigil Mass will take place on 3 July and continue until 28 August 2010.

Solemn Annual Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in Knockmoyle next Sunday 27th June beginning after the 10.30am Mass.

Killyclogher Senior Citizens Club would like to thank everyone who assisted in any way with the Parish Dance on Friday 11th June. Proceeds raised for the Church Refurbishment Fund amounted to £420. Fr. Boland would also like to thank the Pensioner Group for their wonderful contributions to the fund.

The annual Pioneer Trip will take place on 26th June, 2010 to Newcastle, County Down. Trip commences with Mass in Dromantine. Bus will leave Killyclogher at 8.30 a.m. Price £22.00 and anyone wishing to book a seat should contact Bridie Connolly on 82 245906.

BIG SUMMER BINGO returns to Omagh St Enda's at Healy Park next Thursday at 9pm with a massive £7000 in prize money including three £1000 houses and three £500 houses.

History Park & Gortin Glens/Father’s Day Family Special: Mears Care
formerly known as Sperrin Care is hosting a Father’s Day Special in aid of Marie Curie and MacMillan nursing. Today Sunday 20th June at 1pm at the History Park, Gortin Glens. Enjoy a variety of activities, BBQ, entertainment, Laser Quest etc.

The Longtower Folkgroup will celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a Mass at St Columba's Longtower on Saturday 26th June at 6pm. Fr Michael Collins will celebrate the Mass. All past members and their families are welcomed. Refreshments available afterwards.

Children in Crossfire are recruiting 20 runners for the Barcelona Half Marathon on the 13th February 2011. For more information, please contact Sarah on 028 71269898 or on e-mail: events@childrenincrossfire.org

A one day retreat for Senior Citizens and their friends will take place at the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Wednesday 23rd June for those from the Derry and Donegal areas. Registration from 10.30 a.m. finishing around 5.00 p.m. Cost £15stg or €18 Euro includes a four course lunch. Payment at the Centre on the day. To book Tel: Termonbacca Derry 71262512 during office hours only.

The Ulster Project Concert will take place on Thursday 24th June @ 8.00 pm in St. Joseph's Hall. Admission £5.00 (children/senior citizens £3.00), come along for the night of entertainment and craic, everyone welcome.

Apartments suitable for the over 50s are available to let at Hillbank Fold, James street, Omagh. For more information, please contact Fold Housing on 0289039 7166/7165.

GAA Weekly Bingo: Each Monday evening in Cappagh Parish Hall at 9 pm. Weekly
Lotto Numbers 1, 3, 13, 15 and 24. One lucky
winner, Rosie McKenna, 6, St. Mary’s Court, Killyclogher had four numbers and received £100.00. Two jackpots have now been capped at £5,000. New jackpot now stands at £3,375 .

Precious Life (a voice for the unborn child): Coach to the 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 Brook Street Car Park in Omagh at 10.30am. For further details, please contact Rosie on 02882259541 (evenings) or the Rally for Life Committee on 028 90278484

2nd Prize £1,000 Mickey Bradley Aughnamerrigan Road,
Gortin.
(Promoter Joe McKnight)