Cappagh Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 19th August 2018 | 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Contact details

Parish Office 8224 3375 | Emergency mobile 07561838455

Fr Kevin McElhennon PP 8225 8108

Fr Daniel McFaul CC 8225 1055 | Fr Stephen Kearney 8225 2643

Baptismal Programme 07895557365 | SVP KC 07738837992 | CTK 07738838066

Blessing of the Graves

Killyclogher

The Blessing of the Graves will take place during the Vigil Mass;

at the earlier time of 6pm on Saturday 1st September 2018.

Mass will be celebrated outside, weather permitting.

There will be NO 7.30pm Vigil Mass later that evening.

The Vigil Mass in Christ the King, Strathroy will remain at the usual time of 6.30pm.

Knockmoyle

The Blessing of the Graves will take place on Sunday 9th

September at 3pm, outside, weather permitting.

Please note there will be NO 10am Sunday Mass that morning.

World Meeting of Families 2018

Celebration of Family Life

To mark the beginning of the Word Meeting of Families, you are invited to join with people from the 17 parishes in the County Tyrone Deanery of our diocese to a

“Celebration of Family Life in Prayer and Music” in

St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher on Tuesday 21st August at 7.30 pm. This will be followed by refreshments and

entertainment in the Parish Centre, Killyclogher.

WMOF 2018 : Practical Information:

Pope Francis Visit to Knock Shrine: Sun 26th Aug

Please do not travel to Knock unless you have tickets for this event. Those who have tickets are advised to read the information available on the Knock Shrine website: www.knockshrine.ie/wmof2018

The official travel plan is available at www.garda.ie.

Cappagh Parish Pilgrimage to WMOF, Dublin:

Coach will depart from the Parish Centre each day.

Fri 24th Aug, RDS: Coach will depart at 5.30am sharp to arrive at the RDS at 9am. Group will gather after the Mass in the Main Hall, RDS at 6pm to return home.

Sat 25th Aug, Croke Pk: Coach will depart at 12noon. Coach drop off will be on Alfie Byrne Rd (near Dublin Docklands). There will be a shuttle service to Croke Park, or it is a 20min walk. This shuttle bus will incur a cost. Gates open at 4pm. Concert starts at 6.30pm and it concludes at approximately 9pm.

Sun 26th Aug, Phoenix Pk: Coach will depart at 6am sharp, as there will be considerable traffic and a walk to our Corral within the Park. You are advised to wear appropriate walking shoes and bring a waterproof jacket/poncho, a small folding seat, and plenty of food and water with you. This will be a very long day of travelling and standing.

Re:Tickets: Orla will contact everyone individually and also confirm the departure times.

Recent Baptisms

We welcome through Baptism:

Oliver Nigel Ciaran Ballantine

Aine Norah McCormack

Jake Connor McLarnon

Ollie Patrick Quigley

Molly Jane Butler

Recent Weddings

Congratulations to the following couple:

Sarah Niland & Matthew Hagan

Recent Death

We pray for the families of:

May Turner, Omagh/Killyclogher

Mary Daly, Killyclogher Rd

May they rest in peace

Parish Office Closed

The office will be closed on Friday 24th August.

In the event of an emergency please phone the emergency mobile: 07561838455.

Knockmoyle Notes…

Children's Liturgy Group: Will begin on Sun 16th Sept during the 10am Mass. Anyone wishing to volunteer , please contact Amy: 07749147908

KM Youth Club: Every Fri from 6.30-9.30pm.

If you would like to volunteer, contact Geraldine: 07734427244 to begin Access NI process.

All volunteers must have Access NI Certificate.

Summer Dance Workshops: 4th Sept, 2nd Oct in KM Hall at 8-10pm. Admin £5. Contact Declan for

information: 07870576034.

Bingo : Every Monday night in the parish centre at 9pm

Cappagh GAA Lottsodoo Winning No’s:

2, 24, 25, 26, 30. 3 winners £35. Jackpot: £5,000

Thank you for your Donation: - Weekly: £3,378

Summer Mass Schedule

St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher

Sunday Mass: 9am, 11am.

Daily Mass: Mon-Sat 10am.

Confessions: Sat after10am

Rosary: Mon-Sat 9.10am

Adoration: Fri 3pm-7.20pm

Legion of Mary: Mon 8.15pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena: Tues 10am

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Sun 3pm

Christ the King Church, Strathroy

Sunday Mass: Vigil 7pm, 12noon

Confessions: Sat 6.20-6.45pm

Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet: Wed 6.45pm

Adoration: Mon 6-7pm, Thurs 7-8pm &

Sun 3.30-6.30pm

St Mary’s Church, Knockmoyle

Sunday Mass: No Mass in August

Corpus Christi Church, Mountfield

Sunday Mass: 10am

Catholic Grandparents Assoc. Pilgrimage to Knock

The pilgrimage takes place on 9th September at 2.30pm. Everybody is welcome to come along to honour and thank Grandparents, alive and dead, for all they have done for us down through the generations. Chief Celebrant: Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo. Combined Choirs of Knock, the Tuttle Family and Dana will sing “Our Lady of Knock.” Children are asked to write a prayer for their grandparents, which will be blessed on the day.

We Are Ready for WMOF!

Shalom TV has produced a short video about the preparations in the Derry Diocese and within our own parish. The video features families from Cappagh Parish speaking inside Christ the King Church.

The video can be view on the parish website : select the “floating” orange Shalom Media circle and then select WMOF (top right hand corner)

Parish Draw Winners for Aug 2018

£2,000: John Coney. Promoters Prize, £100: Mary Coney

£200: Jimmy Carrigan (Jimmy Carrigan), Nora McNulty (Geraldine Deehan), 

Mary Meegan (Peter Fox & Teresa McCrory), Fr Kearney (Seamus McCallion), 

Brian Wilson (Sadie Alexander), Bronagh Poyntz (Pauline McGinn), 

Christina &Gerard Kennedy (Brian McCaffrey), 

Eileen McElduff (Peter Fox & Teresa McCrory), 

Pat O’Connor (Francis Fullen).

From Darkness into Light

Aidan Byrne, international speaker from Carlow, will share his personal testimony on how he was involved in New Age practices, the effects on his family and how he was healed.

Venue: Kelly’s Inn, Garvaghy on Sunday 19th Aug at 7pm.

Patricia Wilson ADCRG : School of Irish Dancing

Classes are in the Cappagh Parish Centre every Wednesday at 4pm, Thursday at 4.15pm and Saturday at 11am. New Members are very welcome! Contact Patricia: 07871 942 499.

NI Blood Transfusion Service

The next blood donating sessions will take place in Omagh Rugby Club, Thomas Mellon Playing Fields, Omagh on Mon 20th, Tues 21st and Wed 22nd August. Sessions: 1.45pm-4pm & 5.30pm-8pm.

Sean Davis 4 Day Outdoor “Summer Fun Soccer Academy”

takes place at Youth Sport, Omagh from Mon 20th - Thurs 23rd August for boys and girls aged 5-17yrs. Times: 10am-3pm. To book and for information, contact: Sean Davis FAI, IFA, FA European A Licence Coach on 028 7126 3044.

PRAYER FOR PRIESTS

This week we offer prayers for:

Fr Aidan Mullan, Fr Kevin Mullan,

Fr Michael F Mullan, Fr Patrick J Mullan and Fr Seamus O’Connell.

MASS INTENTIONS

Tues 21st Aug: Claire & Jimmy Linnane, Tirquin Road / 10am / KC

Sat 25th Aug: Martin Murphy, Woodbrook Village/ 7pm / CTK

Sun 26th Aug: Brian & Connor Burns, McIvor Villas / 11am / KC

Derry Diocesan Society

The following names have been added to the list of deceased members of the Society:

Sheila McGaughey, Mountfield

Brendan Quin, Ballinamullan Rd

Sean Kerlin, Cranagh

Michael Lalsingh, Pinefield Rise

Patricia Breen, Drumnakilly Road

Mary McGlinchey, McIvor Villas

Prayer for Pope Francis

Lord God, with great joy we give thanks for your faithful servant,

Pope Francis.

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Bless our Holy Father with wisdom, zeal and the gift of governance as

he guides your Church in peace

and unity.

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May his humility, simplicity and love inspire your people to share the Good News of Jesus Christ as a light for the poor, 

the marginalisedand all the world.

Amen