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Cappagh Parish News


(Vol.33 No 49) - Sunday, 29th November 2009

 

 

First Sunday in Advent

Jesus said to his disciples: "hold your heads high, for your liberation is close at hand". Over the past few years, with all the revelations of scandals in the Church and society, there is a lot for us to be ashamed of and repent for. However, the resulting despair that some people have experienced is not necessary because there continues to be so much goodness in the Church and society that we can be proud of. This week we begin a new year in our journey of faith with Christ. It is an opportunity to once again have confidence in his presence with us, and his power in us. Without in any way being unrealistic, this is a time to look towards him to save us and to set us free. We will find that freedom in how we are with one another in our homes and in our parish community as we approach Christmas and beyond with love rather than selfishness.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

 

Sunday, 29th November, 2009

 

First Sunday of Advent

 

First Reading Jeremiah 33: 14-16
In those days Judah shall be saved and Israel shall dwell in confidence.

 

Second Reading Thessalonians 3: 12 -4:2
May the Lord be generous in increasing your love and make you love one another.

 

Gospel Luke 21: 25-28, 34-36
Stay awake, praying at all times for the strength to survive all that is going to happen, and to stand with confidence before the Son of Man.


 

 

Ministers of the Word & Ministers of the Eucharist


Please remember the meetings for Ministers of the Word on Tuesday 1 December and for Ministers of the Eucharist on Thursday 3 December. Each Reflection evening will be held in Christ the King Church from 7.30 - 9pm. Tea/coffee/refreshments will be served.

 


Calling all Year 5, 6 and 7 boys and girls ... your Church needs you! Please join our choir for Christmas. We can promise you a fun and exciting time learning wonderful music to sing at Mass on Christmas Eve. Please come to Christ the King at 4.00pm on Tuesday 1st December. We can't wait to see you all. (We'll make sure and tell Santa about everyone who comes along!)

 

 

 

Adoption: Could you make a child happy again after a difficult start in Life? Family Care Society is presently seeking adoptive families who would be interested in parenting children aged between 2 – 6 years and who need the love and attention of a caring and understanding family. Could this be you? Please contact Family Care Society on: Belfast 028 9069 1133 or Derry 028 7136 8592.

 

 

 

We pray for …


Fr. Joseph Morris, Culdaff,

 

who died during the week.

 

 

 


Anniversaries

 

Joe Sharkey, Strathroy
Michael McCrossan, Old Mountfield Road
Paddy Joe Maguire, Manchester/Carrigans
Eleanor McGlynn , Kylemore Gardens
Fintan Toner, Newcastle, Co Down
Patricia McAnulla, Mountjoy
Sean McAleer, Drumquin
Ann McPhilomey , Drumquin
Patrick Shannon, Birmingham

 

 

 

Anniversary Masses for the week


Friday 4th Judy McMulkin
Glendore Wood (KC 10.00am)


Friday 4th Anthony & Annie Rodgers
Gortmore Drive
Father Peter Campbell (CTK 7.30pm)


Friday 4th Mary Ellen Kelly
Baroney Road (MF 8.00pm)
Saturday 5th Michael Carney Clanabogan (KC 10.00am)


Saturday 5th Emma Murray
Glenhull Walk (CTK 6.30pm)


Saturday 5th Jean Judge
Knocklochan (KC 8.30pm)


Sunday 5th Brian McAleer
Cloughfin (KC 11.00am)

 

 

 

 

PRAY FOR PRIESTS


This week we ask you to pray for the following priests:


Fr. Eamon McDevitt Monday 30th November
Fr, John McDevitt Tuesday 01st December

Fr. Michael McEldowney Wednesday 02nd December

Fr. Kevin McElhennon Thursday 03rd December
All other priests Friday 04th December
Fr. Dermot McGirr Saturday 05th December
Fr. James McGlinchey Sunday 06th December

 

 

 

Killyclogher Collectors - December 2009.
Vigil Mass: (1) Matt Swift (2) Terry McGinn (3) Sean Deehan (4) Danny McCusker (5) Brian McGlone (6) Pat Livingstone 9.00 am: (1) Raymond Fox (2) Ennis Dobbin (3) Aidan McPhillips (4) Patrick Campbell (5) Niall Duffy (6) Brian McMenamin 11am: (1) Frank Donaghy (2) Marin Logue (3) Tony McKenna (4) Martin McGrath (5) Gerry Kelly (6) Eamon McGlone.
Killyclogher Counters - December : Philomena O’Donnell, Noel & Marie McDevitt. Others welcome.

 


Knockmoyle Collectors – December : Kieran McGrath, Enda McCrory,
John McKinney, Peter Brogan.

 


Mountfield - Collectors – December : Stanley McDonald and Brian McCaffrey.

 


Killyclogher Readers for December: Vigil - Molly Keenan, 9am - Vincent McBride and 11am - Margaret Mohan.

 


Daily Readers for December: Monday - Eamon O’Neill; Tuesday & Wednesday Peggy Bradley; Thursday & Friday - Maureen McElmurray and
Saturday Anne McCusker.

 

 

 


Cappagh Parish Centre Car Park: Fr. Boland has requested that those who use the car park for ‘Park and Ride’ please park their vehicles at the lower end of the car park to facilitate Mass goers and those who visit the graveyard. The St. Vincent de Paul society will also be having their Christmas tree/ holly wreath sale shortly and this is where they set up their stall.

 

 

 


Cappagh Parish Draw: The next parish draw is on Monday 7th December. The Christmas draw is double the normal prize money. Two draws for £2000, two draws for £1000 etc. Please bring your returns to the Cappagh Parish Centre on Thursday 3rd December between 7.30 and 8.30pm. No money will be taken on the night of the draw.

 

 


The annual retreat in Iona Centre, Derry will take place on 6th December. Anyone wishing to attend should give their names to either Michael Livingstone on 07808395338 or Bridie Connolly on 82245906 before Wednesday of this week as numbers are required by the Centre.”

 


 

Loreto Primary School Christmas Fun Day on Sunday 29th November 2009. Opening @ 1.30 pm. Prize Draws & Santa’s Grotto. Stalls : Crafts, Cakes, Bric-a-brac, Lucky Dip. Hot food available throughout the day. Free Draw for those in before 2.30 pm. Come along for a great day out for all the family!

 

 


Omagh Floral Art Society demonstration “A Winters Tale” by Rev. Sean McEvoy at Silverbirch Hotel on Thursday 3rd December at 8pm. Open Meeting. Admission £6 pay at the door (donation to charity).

 

 

Gortnagarn P.S. bazaar will take place this Sunday, 29th November in The Millstone (formerly McGirrs of Gortnagarn) beginning at 4.00pm. Your support would be appreciated.

 

 

 

 


Last week’s collection £3,648
Retired priests’ collection £1,786.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Cappagh Parish Centre
Weekly Bingo: Each Monday evening in Cappagh Parish Hall at 9 pm.
GAA - Weekly Lotto Numbers 14, 16, 23, 28 & 29. Twenty winners each received £5. Two jackpots have now been capped at £5,000. New jackpot now stands at £2,600.

 

 

 

 

Killyclogher District Development Association:

 

Tables are still available for the unique Christmas Cabaret event planned for the 4th and 6th December in the Cappagh Parish Centre. Contact Seamus Mc Garvey at 02882 244815 to book