Parish News for Sunday 27th January 2008

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Rev John Doherty PP Tel: 028 7188 2274
Rev Paul Farren Tel: 028 7188 3247

Mass Times
Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road
Weekdays
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday – 10.00am
Saturday - 11.00am

Sundays
Vigil: 7.00pm, 11.30am

St. Mary’s Church, Cloughcor
Thursday - 7.30pm

Sunday - 9.15am

St. Joseph’s Church, Glenmornan
Friday - 7.30pm

Sunday - 10.15am

Confessions

Thursday
St. Mary’s Church, Cloughcor at 7.00pm

Friday
Sacred Heart Church at 9.30am and St. Joseph’s, Glenmornan at 7.00pm

Saturday
Sacred Heart Church at 11.30am and 6.15pm

‘There’s More To Life Than Fish’

The call of the sons of Zebedee is a classic example of how God tends to interrupt the most ordinary of lives. James and John were immersed in a way of life passed down to them from generation to generation. They grew up knowing they would become fishermen like their father and grandfather before them. The world of boats, nets and fish was their comfort zone, their security, their place of belonging; it was the legacy they would pass onto their children, and to their children’s children. They never dreamed of a different lifestyle nor had lofty visions of an alternative future. Instead, they did what had to be done.

Jesus’ invitation awakened the brothers from habit, starting with the possibility that there was an existence beyond the boat. For the first time, perhaps, they realised there was more to life than fish, that there were ideas beyond those they had learned in their parents’ home. As their eyes and hearts opened, James and John responded fully, leaving everything without even a good-bye.

Startle us, O Lord, with a new vision, that we may serve you alone.

Last week’s Collection was £1,913.00. Many thanks.

Derry Diocesan Society Mass
Mass for the deceased members of the Derry Diocesan Society will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Cloughcor on Thursday 31st January 2008.

Holy Cross College
An Open Day for Primary 7 pupils and their parents will take place today [Sunday 27th January 2008] at 11.00am and 1.00pm in the Holy Cross West
[St. Colman’s Site]. Parking is available in the school grounds.

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Saturday 2nd February will be the feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Mass will be at 11.00am in the Sacred Heart Church. Candles will be blessed.

The following are asked to assist as collectors and church cleaners during the month of February:

SACRED HEART CHURCH
Collectors:
Saturday 7.00pm:-
Brian Edwards and Declan Carlin.
Sunday 11.30am:-
John Mahon, Stephen Barrett.
Kevin Corey, Terry McCallion and Patsy McNulty.

Cleaners: Team C

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, CLOUGHCOR:
Collectors:
Joe Vaughan.

Altar Society & Cleaners:
Mary Harkin and Kathleen Roulston.

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, GLENMORNAN
Collectors:
Michael Mullen.

Altar Society:
Patricia Kelly and Rose McCrossan.

Our thanks are due to all who served the parish in any way during the month of January.

Mass for Deceased Members of Owen Roes G.A.C.
The 7.30pm Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Glenmornan on Friday will be said for the deceased members of Owen Roes G.A.C.

Owen Roe O’Neill’s G.A.C.
Friday 1st February – Members Registration Night from 8.30pm until 10.00pm. All grades of membership fees will be collected from Youth and Ladies to Adult [youth members must be accompanied by an adult]. All members are asked to make an effort and get their fees paid up for 2008 as soon as possible. A Quiz will follow at 10.00pm in aid of 1st Strabane Brownies, organised by Ann Marie McMenamin. All new teams are welcome.

Sunday 3rd February – Scor Sinsear in St. Eugene’s Hall, Newtownstewart at 6.30pm. Any Club member aged 17 or over interested in representing the Club in any of the following categories is asked to contact the Club’s Cultural Officer, Aisling Devine [0770 892 5748] as soon as possible: Ceili Dancing, Set Dancing, Solo Singing, Instrumental Music, Novelty Act, Quiz Group, Recitation/Storytelling and Ballad Group.

The Punters Club has restarted for 2008. Anyone interested in starting should contact Margaret Harte or Marie Devine in the Clubrooms after 9.00pm this Tuesday night. Can you play a more active role in the running of the Club? Do you have a few hours a month to spare? If interested in joining one of the sub-committees contact Sarah Jane Kelly or Joe Hegarty.