The Deep End : Bursting with joy

Have you seen the film The Greatest Showman that came out earlier this year? It’s soundtrack boasts a number of musical gems, from fun, catchy numbers to more rousing and powerful ballads. I was struck by a video I saw online of a read-through session before filming began. The films star, Hugh Jackman, had recently has surgery on his nose and under strict medical advice not to sing. So instead, the director instructs him to stand in the right place, and act and gesticulate at al the appropriate moments. However, during the final song, he can’t stand it anymore. The music seems to take hold of him and he bursts into song. The atmosphere in the room changes immediately, with musicians and singers joyfully joining in. It’s a powerful moment, and the video is well worth a watch. The name of the song is “From Now On” and in the film it marks a major transformation for Jackman’s character, when the scales fall from his eyes and he sees clearly the changes he needs to make to live a better life.

I like to think that magical moments such as this capture something of what the apostles must have experienced at Pentecost. The powerful wind, the tongues of fire, the palpable and overwhelming presence of God stir something in the apostles. Filled with the Holy Spirit, they are unable to hold in their joy and enthusiasm. How are we moved by the Spirit?

Triona Doherty

Recent Death

We pray for the families of:

Geraldine McMahon, Circular Road

Maura O’Hagan, Lisnaharney Rd

John Stankard, Willowmount Pk

Maureen McBride, Glenlee Ave

May they rest in peace

Recent Weddings

Congratulations to the following couple’s:nAnn Stephanie McDonagh & Charlie Ward, Laura Gormley & Declan McKenna

The Eucharist Bible Study

Mon 21st May: 8pm / Christ the King Church

Tues 22nd May: 10.30am / Parish Centre, KC

Killyclogher Social Club

Thank all who supported the recent parish dance. £230 was raised towards parish funds. Thank you!

Parish Draw Winners - May 2018

£2,000: Mary Ferris, Killyclogher (L.McGrath)

Promoters Prize £100: Lorna McGrath

£200: Josephine Toland (Orla Kelly), Elaine McDermott (Kate McGinn), Cara McAnespie (Francie Haughey), James Winters (John.Hutchinson), Mrs Grimes (P.Fox), Arthur McCallan (Matt Ward), Joe Cummings (C.Loughrey), Shauna & Brendan Quinn (Pat O’Connor), Kathleen Gallagher (P.Fox)

Parish Fun Day Postponed

The Fun Day will not be able to go ahead in June; however, don’t despair... It will happen at a later date and we will let you know soon!

Bingo

Every Monday night in the parish centre at 9pm

Thank you for your Donation

Weekly: £3,574

Renovation: £1,808

Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimages

7 nights B&B & Airport Shuttle Service from €279 per person. For further information and to book call 00353 1443 4510 or email reservations@med-irishcentre.com

Cappagh Parish Pilgrimage

Benevento & San Giovanni Rotondo 2018 marks the 100th Anniversary of Padre Pio receiving the Stigmata & the 50th Anniversary of his death.

Fully escorted Group Pilgrimage accompanied by Fr Daniel Ihunnia, MSP as spiritual director departs Belfast 21st-28th Sept 2018. £819 pps (single supplement available). Contact Marie 07799112224 / Claire: 07778025587 to book or for further information

Choose Life: Prayer for the child in the womb

Lord Jesus, you are the source and lover of life.

Reawaken in us respect for every human life. Help us to see in each child the marvellous work of our creator. Open our hearts to welcome every child as a unique and wonderful gift. Guide the doctors, nurses and midwives. May the life of a mother and her baby in the womb be equally cherished and respected. Help those who make our laws to uphold the uniqueness and sacredness of every human life, from the first moment of conception to natural death. Give us wisdom and generosity to build a society that cares for all. Together with Mary, your Mother, in whose womb you took on our human nature, help us to choose life in every decision we take. We ask this in the joyful hope of eternal life with you, and in the communion of the Blessed Trinity. Amen.

Our Lady of Knock, pray for us

All the saints of Ireland, pray for us

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon 21st May: Marie McCamphill, Knockcarra Grove /10am/ KC

Mon 21st May: Charles McCausland, Lisanelly / 7.30pm / CTK

Wed 23rd May: 1st Aniv: Joseph McMenamin & Kathleen McMenamin, Hilbank Fold / 7.30pm / CTK

Thurs 24th May: Fr’s Sean & John Buckley & Sr Kieran Buckley, Kinsale / 10am / KC

Fri 25th May: M.Mind: Patricia Breen, Drumnakilly Rd /7.30pm/ KC

Sun 27th May: Frances McCann, Glengawna Rd / 10am / KM

Sun 27th May: Patricia McDermott, Inisclan Rd / 10am / MF

Prayer for Priests

21st May: Fr Michael Canny

22nd May: Fr John Cargan

23rd May: Fr Neil Carlin

24th May: All Priests

25th May: Fr Colum Clerkin

26th May: Fr Roland Colhoun

27th May: Fr Michael Collins

Feasts of the Week

21st May: St Christopher Magallanes

22nd May: St Rita of Cascia, religious

23rd May: 7th Week in Ordinary Time

24th May: 7th Week in Ordinary Time

25th May: St Gregory VII, pope

26th May: St Philip Neri, priest

27th May: The Most Holy Trinity

Pope Francis Tweets

I express my great sorrow over the dead & wounded in the Holy Land & the Middle East. Violence never leads to peace. I call on all sides involved & the international community to renew efforts so that dialogue, justice &peace may prevail

Derry Diocesan Society

The following names have been added to the list of deceased members of the Society: Ruby Matthewson, Dunmullan, Kathleen McGarvey, Dunmoyle, Marie O’Connor, Hillfoot Road, Alice Rafferty, McIvor Villas, Paddy Love, Lisanelly Park, Teresa McKernan, Glendore Wood and Kathleen Golding, Meadowvale Park.

Knockmoyle Notes…

Knockmoyle Hall Committee AGM will be held in the hall on Fri 25th May at 8.30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Mountfield Notes…

St Brigid’s PS/Playschool Golf Classic: Fri 25th May at Omagh Golf Club. Book with Roisin: 07760185374

5mile Road Race: Takes place 16th June. 5mile: £10 & 5K run: £5

Annual SMA Pilgrimage to Knock

Sat 26th May. Bus:£15, breakfast & evening meal £30 (optional). Leaving Duffs corner at 6.30am via Cookstown & Omagh. Contact Mona: 028 8673 7954 to book.

Action on Hearing Loss NI : Coffee Morning

Drop into the Coffee Morning for free advice on Wed 23rd May from 10am-1pm in Omagh Community House, Drumragh Avenue. Followed by the monthly Hearing Aid Maintenance 11-12.30pm.

Oiche Dramaiochta (Irish Language Drama Night) on Thurs 24th May at 7.30pm in the Strule Arts Centre.

Bus to Knock on Sun 3rd June 2018

Bus leaves Gortin at 8am, via Greencastle & Mountfield. Contact Brigid Carlin: 8077 1357 or Pat McSwiggan: 8164 7099 to book.

Verbal Arts Programme for Older People

Begins Wed 23rd May at 2pm in G.K. Hse, Gortview Close. Come and chat about growing up in Omagh area, have a cuppa & a laugh!

MA in Catholic School Leadership

Working in partnership with St Marys College, Twickenham, the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre will offer this post-graduate degree, dedicated to the professional development and spiritual formation of Catholic School leaders. It is a great opportunity for those who aspire to, or have an interest in, leadership roles within the Catholic School system. Begins autumn 2018. Information session in St Mary’s College, Derry on Mon 18th June at 4pm. If you would like to attend or require any further information please contact Therese Ferry on 028 7126 4087 or email: tferry@derrydiocese.org

Safeguarding Children Contact Details for Relevant Agencies and Services

PSNI 0845 600 8000 | Gateway Services 028 8283 5043

Alternatively, if you or anyone you know has a child safeguarding concern in relation to any member of church personnel and wishes to report it to church authorities please contact one of the diocesan designated persons, who will, in turn, report this concern to the relevant statutory authorities.

Noel O’Donnell 075 9650 0793| Celine McKenna 077 0731 1358

Thought for the week….

Have you prayed about it as much as you’ve talked about it? Mt 21-22