Cappagh Parish, Derry Diocese, Ireland.

Trinity Sunday

Jesus said to his disciples: “I shall ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate to be with you forever.” As we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Church it is good to ask the questions: How do we let the Spirit be actively present? and, How do we exclude the Spirit? We should ask these questions in the two contexts of our homes and our faith community. The Spirit is present when we are at peace with one another; the Spirit is absent when we are divided. The Spirit is present when we are living in joy; the Spirit is absent when we are settling for dullness. The Spirit is present when we are being creative and changing; the Spirit is absent when we are trying to keep things the way they always were. The Spirit is present especially when we are building relationships of love in our homes and parish.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

First Reading: Proverbs 8: 22-31
This reading in praise of the wisdom of God can be seen as a groping towards the
revelation of the mystery of the Trinity.

Second Reading: Romans 5: 1-5
Christ made possible for us a relationship of love with God.
This gives us the hope and sustains us in time of suffering.
The Holy Spirit helps us to recognise God’s love for us.

Gospel: John 16: 12-15
The Holy Spirit helps the Church to grasp the full meaning of all Jesus said,
especially what he said about the Father.

Some time ago, a man punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became infuriated when the child used it all up to decorate an old box.

The next morning the little girl brought the box to her father and said, “Happy Birthday Daddy! This is for you!” He was embarrassed by his earlier overreaction, but his anger flared again when he found the box was empty.

He said to her, “Don’t you know that when you give someone a present, there’s supposed to be something inside it?”

The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and said, ”Oh, Daddy, it is not empty. I blew kisses into the box. All for you, Daddy.”

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little girl, and he begged for her forgiveness.

It is told that the man kept that gold box by his bed for years and whenever he was discouraged, he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.

In a very real sense, each of us have been given a gold container filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children, friends, family and God. There is no more precious possession anyone could hold.

May they enjoy a long and happy union and may the grace of the
Sacrament sustain them in the years ahead.

Fr. Robert Devine Wednesday 02nd June
Fr. Brendan Devlin Thursday 03rd June
Fr. Kieran Devlin Friday 04th June
Fr. Peter Devlin Saturday 05th June
Fr. Fintan Diggin Sunday 06th June

Michael O’Neill, Strathroy Road
Sean Michael Cummings, St. Mary’s Road
Catherine McCrory, Maine Road
Amelia Reilly, St. Julian’s Downs
John McManus, Richmond Park
Andrew Bannon, Mullaghmore Drive
Francis Quinn, Meelmore Drive
Michael McHugh, London
Felix McAleer (sen), Arleston Road
Willie & Annie Corry, Glasgow
William & Agnes Kelly, Glenhordial

‘Rally for Life’ Meeting - In July, a massive pro-life rally will be held in Belfast. If you can help in any way with this event, please come along to a ‘pre-rally meeting in the Pastoral Centre, Omagh on Monday 31st May at 7.30pm. For further details, please contact the Rally for Life Committee on 028 9027 8484.

Vigil Mass: (1) Matt Swift (2) Sean Deehan (3) Danny McCusker (4) Brian McGlone (5) Pat Livingstone (6) Terry McGinn 9.00 am: (1) Artie Treanor (2)
Ennis Dobbin (3) James McGirr (4) Eamon McGrath (5) Tony Lyttle (6) Sean Quinn 11am: (1) Thomas Blee (2) Tony McKenna (3) Anthony Quinn (4) Gerry Kelly (5) Martin McGrath (6) Frank Donaghy.

Killyclogher Counters - June : Margaret McCartan, Aileen McAnespy and Bernie McMullan. Others welcome.

Knockmoyle Collectors – June: Eunan Kerlin, Declan McGrath, Olly McGirr and Frank Devlin

Killyclogher Readers for June: Vigil - Leanne Daly: 9am - Maureen McElmurray and 11am - Ciara Dyson.

Daily Readers: Monday & Tuesday Una Crossey, Wednesday & Thursday Dermott Forde & Friday & Saturday Nuala McGarvey.

The next draw for our renovation fund will take place on Monday 7th June at the Bingo. All returns must be taken to the Cappagh Parish Centre on Thursday 3rd June between 7.30 and 8.30pm. No money will be accepted on the night of the draw.

''Bottled Up'' -support group for young people affected by someone else's addiction. The YARD Project will hold an information evening for anyone interested in joining the group on Tuesday 1st June @ Columba House, 11 Queen St. Derry 6.30pm - 8.30pm. This is a chance for you to meet other young people who know what you're going through. If you would like any more info please contact Claire on 02871 269113 e: theyardproject@btinternet.com or find us on facebook.

Divine Mercy Group meet next Sunday 6th June at 3 pm in St.Mary’s Church Killyclogher. All are welcome to join us in this Community Prayer.

The Pioneer Mass will be held in Knockmoyle on the Feast of the Sacred Heart on Friday 11th June at 8pm. Anyone wishing to join the Young Pioneer or believe they are due a silver or gold pin are asked to contact Michael Livingstone on 07808395338 or Bridie Connolly on 8224 5906 before 7th June.

Congratulations to Canon Patrick Moss who celebrates 60 years in the priesthood on 4th June 2010. Canon Moss was ordained in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killkenny on 4th June 1950. It is a wonderful achievement and we wish him well in the years to come.

Knockmoyle Notes: Fun Bowls beginning in Knockmoyle Hall on Monday 7th June at 8pm. Everyone welcome.

Fr. Kevin Scallon and Sr. Briege McKenna lead the mission at the Sacred Heart Church, Omagh Monday - Thursday. Mass daily 10am & 7.30.

A collection will be taken up after all Masses this weekend for the Lourdes
Hospitalité. This money is used to help pilgrims who are sick and need medical assistance.