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Cappagh
Parish News
(Vol.32 No 48) - 23rd November 2008
Final
Sunday in Ord. Time.
Christ
the King
Jesus said to his
disciples: "In so far
as you did this to one of these brothers/sisters
of mine, you did it to me."
There are many ways of looking at
what Christianity is about and most
of them are valid. This extraordinary
statement by Christ brings us to the
very heart of it - the absolute dignity
of every human being, the beloved
of God. We practice our Christianity
primarily through our love for one
another and our care for all those
in need. They say that charity begins
at home. How true that is. Very often
the person who is in most need is
a wife or husband who is being taken
for granted. Or there is often the
child or young person who has everything
except real affection for which they
crave. But charity cannot remain at
home. It has to spread out to the
parish community and through that
community to the poor and marginalised.
That is how we honour Christ as our
King.
Fr. Johnny
Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Sunday 23rd November 2008.
Our Lord Jesus
Christ, Universal King
Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p
392 & Proper p 1108
First Reading
Ezekiel 34; 11-12.15-17
The Lord will be a true shepherd to
his people.
Second Reading
1 Corinthians 15: 20-26.28
All will be subject to God, so that
God may be all in all.
Gospel Matthew
25: 31-46
The Son of Man will take his seat
on his throne of glory.
I rejoiced when
I heard them say:
“Let us go to God’s house.”
And now our feet are standing
within your gates, O Jerusalem.
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.
Children in Crossfire:
We are delighted to launch our new
Advent Campaign. Advent is the season
when we prepare for Christmas. Often
our Christmas preparations focus on
buying gifts for our families and
those we love. This year through the
Advent calendar there will be an opportunity
to prepare for Christmas in a different
way. Each day you will be able to
contribute to Children in Crossfire
and also get a short reflection to
help focus on what Christmas is really
about. The advent calendar boxes can
be collected from all churches this
weekend and can be returned at Christmas.
Call Children in Crossfire on 028
7126 9898.
Pro-life Candle-light Rosary
Procession will take place
in Derry on Saturday 7th December,
assembling at the Guildhall at 4.30
pm. You are invited to carry a ‘Light
for Life’ and pray for the protection
of Ireland’s unborn children
from abortion. Candles will be supplied.
Come with your family and friends
and receive many blessings and graces.
For further information, contact Precious
Life on 028 9027 8484.
Requiescat
In Pace:
We extend our sympathy to the
family and relatives of
Mary Evans,
18, Strathroy Road.
Willie McCullagh,
Fintona.
Anniversary
Masses for the week
Wednesday
26th Eleanor McGlynn, Kylemore
Gardens (CPC 10.00 am)
Wednesday 26th Anthony
& Vera McGlone, Buchanan Villas
(CTK 7.30 pm)
Friday 28th Patrick
Shannon (CTK 10.00 am)
Saturday 29th John
Joseph McCann, Woodbank House (CTK
6.30 pm)
Saturday 29th John
& Ann McAleer, Ballynagilly (CPC
8.30 pm)
Sunday 30th Eddie
O’Neill, Woodvale Avenue (CTK
9 00 am)
Bridie Ferris, Old
Mountfield Road
John McCann, Woodbank House
Mary Canning, Mullaghmore Drive
Pearl McDermott, Old Mountfield Road
Kate Donnelly, Clonmore Gardens
Paddy Joe Maguire, Carrigans
Eleanor McGlynn, Kylemore Gardens
Thomas McGinty, Creggan Park
Mary Ward, Fernagh Road
Patrick Williams, Glendore Wood
Bridget McMahon, Glenhordial
PRAY FOR PRIESTS
This week we ask you to pray for the
following priests:
Fr. Bryan McCanny Monday 24th November
Fr. Michael McCaughey Tuesday 25th
November
Fr. Andrew McCloskey
Wednesday 26th November
Fr James McCrory Thursday 27th November
Fr. John J. McCullagh Friday 28th
November
Fr. Noel McDermott Saturday 29th November
Fr. Eamon McDevitt Sunday 30th November
Cappagh Parish Centre
Weekly Bingo: Each
Monday evening in Cappagh Parish Hall
at 9 pm
GAA - Weekly Lotto
Numbers: 4, 6, 10, 23 & 25. One
lucky
winner, Eilish Clarke, Knockmoe Bungalows,
had 4 numbers and
received £100.
The jackpot has been
capped at £5,000 and the new
jackpot now
stands at £4,325.
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Derry Diocesan
Development Plan for Charismatic Renewal
As part of the
above plan Omagh Prayer Group invites
you to:
A Day of Renewal:
Date:
Saturday 29th November 2008
Time:
9 am – 4 pm: Theme: The Sacrament
of Confession
Facilitator:
Fr Paul Farren
Venue:
The Mellon Country Hotel, Beltany
Road, Omagh
Cost:
£20 (including Lunch & Tea/Coffee
on arrival)
For booking, please call the Parish
Office on 028 8224 2092 (Office Hours)
“Repent
and believe the Good News” (Mark
1:15)
Omagh St. Enda’s are
having a Big, Big Bingo Session
on Thursday 27th
November with prizes in excess of
£7,000. Everyone welcome.
Copies of 2009 Syllabus for the West
Tyrone Feis are available
from Top News, John Street, Omagh
Clanabogan
Annual Bazaar: Keep free
Saturday 29th November for our annual
bazaar in St. Eugene’s Hall,
Clanabogan. Bigger and better than
ever. First spin 8.30 pm. Free draw
for everyone in the hall before 9
pm.
Year of St Paul:
St Paul was the writer of the most
beautiful and profound pieces of love
literature ever heard, which begins,
“If I have all the eloquence
of men or angels, but speak without
love, I am simply a gong booming or
a symbol clashing”. (1 Corinthians
13:1) If you would like to know more
about this extraordinary man, come
to St Joseph’s Hall on Monday
24th November at 8.15 pm for the launch
of the Drumragh Parish celebrations
to mark St Paul’s special year.
Dates to remember are:Monday 24th
November: “The Life of St Paul
”Monday 1st December: “His
Letters and Preaching ”Monday
8th December: A full length feature
film, “St Paul”“
In short, there are three things that
last: faith, hope and love; and the
greatest of these is love”.
(1 Corinthians 13:13).
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.
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.
We are invited to
a Prayer Meeting on Monday at 7.30
pm in Omagh Community House. Christians
from the main churches will come together
to ask for the healing of the past.
Last week’s
collection: £3,737
Last week’s fundraising collection:
£2,220 Thank-you
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