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Cappagh
Parish News
(Vol.33 No 23) - Sunday, 24th May
2009
The
Ascension of Christ into Heaven
Jesus said to his
disciples: "Go out to
the whole world; proclaim the Good
News to all creation".
Because of all that has been happening
in the Church in recent years we can
feel despondent about the future.
Today's feast of joy and gladness
is a call to us to look up with confidence
and know the power of Christ for the
world in which we live. In spite of
the sinfulness of his people, Christ
is at work and can overcome. Our task
is to let the world know his love
and his salvation, not just by word
but especially by the way we live
with joy and hope and love. Although
these qualities are best developed
in our homes and families, they need
to be seen and experienced in our
parish community. This can only happen
when we are all taking our responsibility
for the health and well-being of our
parish and its future.
Fr. Johnny
Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Sunday 24th
May 2009
Ascension
of the Lord
World Communications
Day
First Reading Acts 1: 1-11
John baptised with water but you,
not many days from now, will be baptised
with the Holy Spirit.
Second Reading
Ephesians 4: 1-13
There is one Lord, one faith, one
baptism, and one God who is Father
of all, over all, through all and
within all.
Gospel Mark
16: 15-20
Go out to the whole world; proclaim
the Good News to all creation.
Who
will you see in heaven?
I was shocked, confused, bewildered
As I entered heaven’s door,
Not by the beauty of it all.
Nor the lights or its décor.
But it was the
folks in heaven
Who made me splutter and gasp—
The thieves, the liars, the sinners,
The alcoholics and the trash.
There stood the
kid from seventh grade
Who swiped my lunch money twice.
Next to him was
my old neighbour
Who never said anything nice.
Herb, who I always
thought
Was rotting away in hell’
Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,
Looking incredibly well.
I nudged Jesus,
‘What’s the deal?
I would love to hear your take,
How’d all
these sinners get up here?
God must’ve made a mistake.
‘And why’s
everyone so quiet,
So sombre - give me a clue.’
‘Hush, child He said, ’they’re
all in shock.
No one thought they’d be seeing
you.’
Baptism
We welcome into the Parish Community
through
the Sacrament of Baptism
Cormac McGlynn Brogan, Montreal, Quebec.
Conor Michael McElduff,3, Hawthorn
Grove.
Adam Jay Dolan, 8, Knocknamoe Park
Road.
Mia Kate McGirr, 126, Meelmore Drive,
Strathroy.
Requiescat In Pace:
We extend our sympathy to the
family and relatives of
Eugene Mimnagh, Glencull
Walk, Strathroy.
Anniversary
Masses for the week
Monday 25th Charles McCausland
Killyclogher (CTK 7.30 pm)
Wednesday 24th The
relatives of baby
Sean Michael Cummings
St. Mary’s Road (KC 10.00 am)
Friday 29th Donal
McIvor
Farmhill Road (CTK 7.30 pm)
Saturday 30th Catherine
McCrory
Maine Road (KC 8.30 pm)
Sunday 31st Felix
McAleer (Sen)
Arleston Road (KC 12 noon)
Additional
Anniversaries
Marie McCamphill,
Knockcarra Grove
Amelia Reilly, St Julian’s Downs
Patrick McBride, Circular Road
Leo Devine , Gleannan Park
Andrew Bannon, Mullaghmore Drive
Frank McKillion, Slievecoole Park
Eileen O’Lone, Reaghan Road
Agnes Early, Arvalee
Charles McCausland, Lisanelly Heights
George Coulter, Glencam Road
PRAY FOR PRIESTS
This week we ask you to pray for
the following priests:
Fr. Colum Clerkin Monday May 25th
Fr. Roland Colhoun Tuesday May 26th
Fr. Michael Collins
Wednesday May 27th
Fr. Oliver Crilly
Thursday May 28th
Fr. Patrick Crilly Friday May 29th
Fr. Brendan Crowley
Saturday May 30th
Bis. Edward Daly Sunday May 31st
Solemn Annual
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
(40 Hours Devotions) will
take place in St Mary’s Church,
Killyclogher this weekend beginning
after the noon Mass. There will be
a Eucharistic Service at 6.00pm on
Sunday and the Exposition will close
with devotions at 7.00pm on Monday.
Diocesan Youth
Mass & Blessing for Young Drivers:
On Pentecost Sunday 31st May there
will be a Diocesan Youth Mass &
Blessing for Young Drivers in St.
Columb’s Church, Chapel Road,
Waterside, Derry at 7.00pm. All young
drivers are invited to bring their
licence or car keys to this Mass for
a special blessing. ‘Rejoice’
the Diocesan Youth Choir will lead
the music and Bishop Hegarty will
be the main celebrant. Refreshments
will be served in the parish centre
after Mass. Everyone welcome.
There are still a few places on the
bus to Knock on June 7th If you are
interested, please contact the parish
office immediately. The bus departs
from the Cappagh Parish Centre at
8.30am. Fare £10.
The Mass for the deceased
members of the Derry Diocesan Society
will take place in St. Mary’s
Church, Killyclogher on Thursday 28th
at 10.00am.
Pledge and LIGHT Awards Ceremony:
The Service for those
Primary Seven children who are taking
their Confirmation pledge will take
place on Thursday 4th June at 7.30pm,
in Christ the King Church. We will
also be presenting the LIGHT Challenge
Awards at the service. Fr. Paul Farren
(Director of the Derry Diocesan Catechetical
Centre) will be the Guest Speaker.
A Charity
Table Quiz will be held in
McGinn's, Killyclogher on Thursday
28th May 2009 in aid of the African
Missions (S.M.A Fathers). The quiz
starts at 9pm and everybody is welcome.
Omagh Community Youth Choir
have organised a Fashion Show on Wednesday
27th May at 8pm in Omagh Golf Club.
Latest fashions by Tempest, Napoleon
at Kells, Jewellery by Argento. Admission
£5. The choir will also be singing
in Mountjoy Presbyterian Church at
7.30pm on Sunday 31st May.
Next week the girls of Loreto Convent
Primary School present their upcoming
show “Musical Moments”.
This spectacular production encompasses
extracts from The Wizard of Oz, High
School Musical, Annie and Mamma Mia
and
promises to be a wonderful night’s
entertainment for all the family.
Don’t miss the opportunity to
catch this wonderful show which will
be staged next weekend in St. Joseph’s
Hall, Omagh on Thursday 28th, Friday
29th & Saturday 30th May 2009
at 7.30pm. Patrons pay at the door
and all seats cost £5.00 each.
Killyclogher Senior Citizens
Club wish to thank most sincerely
everyone who supported, donated or
helped in any way to make the Parish
function on Friday 15th November so
successful. The grand total raised
for the Killyclogher Church Renovation
Fund was £1,300. A good night
was enjoyed by all.
Cappagh Parish
Draw for June: Would all
draw promoters please bring their
returns to the Cappagh Parish Centre
between 8.00 - 8.30pm on Thursday
28th May. No money will be accepted
on the night of the draw (Monday 1st
June) Thank you.
Cappagh
Parish Centre
Weekly Bingo: Each
Monday evening in Cappagh Parish Hall
at 9 pm.
GAA - Weekly Lotto Numbers 12, 19,
20, 22 & 29. Twelve winners
each received £10. The jackpot
has been capped at £5,000. New
jackpot now stands at £4,875.
Last week’s
collection: £3,838
Church Fundraising collection: £1,868.
Thank you.
Click
here to read the lively Homily given
by Fr Michael Collins on the re-dedication
of St Mary's Chapel, Killyclogher,
15th March 2009.
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