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Sunday,
22nd January 2012
Third
Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Follow
me and I will make you into fishers
of people.” Those
words of Jesus, which are given to
us for this week, are usually thought
of as being addressed to people with
a vocation to the priesthood or religious
life. They are about vocation certainly
but are addressed to each of us. The
four great vocations in the Church
are single life, married life, religious
life and priesthood. All of us who
are baptised are living one of those
and each of us is vital to the health
of the whole body, the Church. We
live our vocations in different ways
but to the same end, the salvation
of the world. Our task is to discover
how to live our own vocation to the
full. This means discovering how to
make our love radiate out to those
around us. We begin in our homes with
those who are closest to us. Then
we can reach out to the world around
us. When we are with Christ and following
him love will be the characteristic
of our lives.
Fr. Johnny
Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Sunday,
22nd January 2012
- 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
First
Reading: Jonah 3:1-5-10
The prophet Jonah calls the people
of Nineveh back to God; they respond.
Second
Reading: Corinthians 7:29-31
Avoid getting too caught up in the
worries and pleasures of life. God’s
gift of life is not just a gift for
the here-and-now; it is for eternity.
Gospel:
Mark 1:14-20
Jesus begins his public life with
a call to pay attention to God; the
apostles respond.
Baptism:
We welcome into the Parish Community
through the Sacrament of Baptism
Cormac James O’Brien, 8 Fairways,
Dublin Road
We pray
for …
Jim Colgan,
Fintona
John Hutchinson,
Castleview Park
Who died during
the week.
May they
rest in peace.
Anniversaries
Colm Kelly, Killyclogher
Road
Mary Gaine, St. Mary’s Road
Kathleen McGlinchey, Crevenagh Way
Leo Quinn, Hunter’s Crescent
Anniversary
Masses for the next week
Saturday 28th Peter McAleer
Gleannan Close (KC 7.30pm)
Saturday 28th Michael O’Kane
Donaghanie (CTK 6.30pm)
Sunday 29th Joe Brogan
Old Mountfield Road (KC 11.00am)
Sunday 29th Fiona Molloy
Strathroy (CTK 12.00pm)
Sunday 29th P.J McKenna
Mullan Park Mountfield (MF 10.00am)
PRAY FOR PRIESTS
This week we
ask you to pray for the following
priests:
All other priests Monday 23 January
Fr. Robert Devine Tuesday 24 January
Fr. Brendan Devlin Wednesday 25 January
Fr. Kieran Devlin Thursday 26 January
Fr. Peter Devlin Friday 27 January
Fr. Fintan Diggan Saturday 28 January
Fr. Brendan Doherty Sunday 29 January
THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW PASTORAL
PROGRAMMES WHICH WE WILL BE INITIATING
OVER THE COMING MONTHS:
CATHOLICISM
SERIES: Catholicism Series
is a groundbreaking presentation of
what Catholics believe and why. The
DVD Series is presented by Fr Robert
Barron, Professor of Theology in Chicago.
This is not a lecture series, but
is a documentary style presentation
of the Catholic faith filmed in 50
locations throughout 15 countries.
The Catholicism Series reveals the
truths of the Catholic Faith in a
visually breathtaking and compelling
way, with original, high-definition
cinematography. Fr Barron journeys
with those who participate in the
programme in an engaging and interesting
way, using the art, architecture,
literature, music and all the treasures
of the Catholic tradition to illuminate
the timeless teachings of the Church.
As we begin to use the Catholicism
Series we hope that it will guide
all who participate in it to a deeper
understanding of the Catholic Faith.
Over the coming weeks we will be training
people in the parish to facilitate
this series. If you would like to
become involved, an episode from the
series will be shown on Monday night
in Christ the King at 8pm. To find
out more visit www.CatholicismSeries.com
BAPTISM PROGRAMME: We
will be inviting people from the parish
to form a Baptism Preparation Team,
who will guide, accompany and offer
support to parents presenting their
children for baptism. The team will
receive formation and training in
the coming weeks. If you are interested
in becoming involved, please contact
Fr McElhennon or Fr Gormley.
RCIA: The Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
is the process for initiation into
the Catholic Church for those people
(adults and children) who have not
been baptised, have been baptized
in a different Christian tradition,
or who have been baptised Catholic
and have not received the sacraments
of First Eucharist and Confirmation.
Three people from our parish have
received training to coordinate RCIA
(The Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults). This has come in response
to the number of adults seeking baptism
and initiation into the Catholic Church.
SIMEON & ANNA:
Prayer initiative for adults praying
for all young people. Details to follow.
The extension
to the graveyard in Killyclogher should
be completed in the next few weeks.
We will be forming a Graveyard Committee
which will establish guidelines for
burials. We also hope to provide outside
seating in the graveyard – in
both the old and new graveyards. If
you would like to sponsor a bench
which will be dedicated with an inscription
to the memory of your family, please
contact the Parish Office.
We will keep you updated on the formation
of the Parish Pastoral Council
and Parish Fundraising
initiative.
Church Unity
Service St. Mary’s
Killyclogher tonight (Sun 22) @ 7pm
followed by light refreshments in
the Cappagh Parish Centre.
Killyclogher senior citizens
would like to thank everyone
who supported the dance. Money raised
£450 which will go to the refurbishment
fund.
The Knockmoyle Hall Committee
would like to thank the people of
the parish and beyond for their support
of all the events throughout 2011.
Tyrone Feis entries closing date 31.01.12
We wish to acknowledge receipt
of £300 donated over
the Christmas period for the upkeep
of the crib. Many thanks.
The St Mary’s Killyclogher
Conference of St. Vincent de Paul
would like to thank everyone who responded
so generously to the annual Christmas
appeal. Thanks also to the
parishioners who never forget to put
something in the collection boxes
every week after Mass. These contributions
are very much needed and are greatly
appreciated. Thanks also to everyone
in the Omagh and surrounding district
who supported our annual Christmas
Tree and Christmas wreath sale. This
project continues to grow from strength
to strength. A special thanks to Brian
McMenamin and his team of willing
volunteers. Once again P.R.O. on the
Cookstown Road supplied the equipment
to fence off the area of the car park
for the sale. Their continued support
is much appreciated. To the principal,
pupils, staff and relatives of St.
Mary’s Primary School Killyclogher
we also extend a big thank you for
raising money for us during your Christmas
celebrations. The members of St Vincent
de Paul respond to calls to the confidential
Helpline. If you find yourself in
difficult circumstances, perhaps for
the first time in your life and you
need some assistance contact us on
02882244488.
The Holy Spirit in the Church
Fr Kevin McElhennon will give a talk
on ‘The Holy Spirit
in the Church’ in the
Pastoral Centre, Omagh at 8.15 pm
on Thursday 26th January. All are
welcome.
Loreto Grammar School OPEN
NIGHT. All P7 girls and their
parents/guardians are welcome. Wednesday
25 January 2012. Guided Tours from
7.00p.m. (Refreshments available).
As parking is restricted in the school
grounds visitors are requested to
use adjacent public car parks.
Hazel Wand Theatre School
Presents ‘Me and My
Girl’ and ‘Shrek Shots’
(younger members) in St. Joseph’s
Hall , Thurs 26th – Sun 29th
Jan @ 8pm nightly. Matinees: Sat &
Sun @ 2.30pm. Admission Adult £10/
Concession & u.14 £7. All
welcome.
GAA Weekly
Bingo: Each Monday night
in the Cappagh Parish at 9pm. Weekly
Lotto Numbers: 9, 12, 16, 21 and 24.
One winner, Rosemary McMullen received
£100. The Jackpot stands at
£5,000.
Are you worried about a relative
or friend’s drinking, gambling
or drug-taking? Would you like more
information about how you can help
your loved one and take better care
of yourself ? The YARD Project
based at Columba House, 11 Queen St,
Derry are holding a Family Information
& Support day on Saturday 4th
February from 10am – 4.30pm.
An opportunity for you to hear from
people who have been in your situation
and found the support they needed
to move forward. Places are limited
so please contact the YARD Project
on 02871 269113 to reserve your place.
Dean Maguirc College Open
day for year 7 pupils on
Monday Jan 23rd. Open night for parents
and pupils at 7.30pm. Principal’s
address in assembly hall at 8.30pm
Free hospitality & Cookery
Day for 12-18 year olds at
North West Regional College, Strand
Road Campus on Saturday 28th Jan (10am-2pm).
Places are limited for the free ‘Have
a Go’ event – to secure
a place please ring 02871276000 and
quote ref A008 or visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/haveago
Last week’s Collections
Church £3612 Thank You.
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