Sunday, 22nd September 2019 - Cappagh Parish Newsletter -






Cappagh Parish Newsletter


Sunday, 22nd September 2019 | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time



Contact details



Parish Office 8224 3375 | Emergency mobile 07561838455

Fr Kevin McElhennon PP 8225 8108

Fr Declan McGeehan CC 8225 1055 | Fr Stephen Kearney 8225 2643

Baptismal Programme 07895557365 | SVP KC 07738837992 | CTK 07738838066




 

Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock


Diocesan Pilgrimage takes place on Saturday 28th September, led by Bishop Donal McKeown. Stations of the Cross 2pm, Mass 3pm with Sacrament of the Sick.


There will be a bus travelling from Cappagh Parish. Bus Fare: £15 person.

Bus will depart from the Hall in Killyclogher at 8.30am and will depart from Knock at 5.30pm.

Stops at Davis Restaurant / Yeats Tavern : 10am - Tea/Coffee & Scones.

6.30/7pm - Dinner, Desert and Tea/Coffee. Meals are optional - £30.

You may wish to bring your own packed lunch.

Contact the parish office to book - 028 8224 3375.

SEATS ARE BOOKING FAST—LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE.

Payment must be made in full in the parish office by Wednesday 25th September to secure your seats.



Season of Creation: Suggestion for the week:

Explore how you might join with the eco-groups in your community to rejoice in the gift of creation, to share eco-stories and hear other good news of what is already happening. Perhaps we could become an “eco-parish”?



Fr Daniel McFaul's


Farewell Celebration


A special celebration to mark the departure of Fr. Daniel, after 5 years of ministry in our parish,

will take place this Friday 27th September in the Parish Hall in Killyclogher at 8pm.

There will be light refreshments served and everyone is very welcome to come along.

There will be a presentation made to Fr. Daniel on the evening. 

If you would like to contribute towards a farewell gift, there are envelopes in the porch.

The envelopes can be returned to the sacristy, parish office or into the weekly collection basket at Mass.



Recent Baptisms

We welcome through Baptism:

Darragh Anthony McGuigan

Charlie Mark McCaffrey

Breanna Belle O’Brien

Darragh James McIvor

Myla Patricia Gaskin



Recent Weddings

Congratulations to the following couples:

Aine McCanny & John McGinley

Caroline Grugan & Sean Donnelly



Recent Deaths

We pray for the families of:

Brendan McLaughlin, Rylagh Rd

Eileen Loughran, Knocksilla Park

Susanna Monaghan, Three Rivers Care Home

May they rest in peace



Parking at Killyclogher Church

Parking at the newly renovated entrance to the Graveyard is for disabled parking only.

The parking spaces will shortly be marked.

We would appreciate if you would refrain from

using these spaces unless you have a disabled or blue badge displayed on your car windscreen. Thank you.



Thank you for last week’s Church Collection:

Weekly: £3,845 Renovation Fund: £1,458



Catholicism: The Pivotal Players Vol 1

Study Group Recommences with

The Theologian - St Thomas Aquinas:

Mon 23rd Sept at 8pm in Christ the King Church

Tues 24th Sept at 10.30am in Cappagh Parish Centre

Everyone is very welcome. Contact the Parish Office for information or just come along on the day/evening




Summer Schedule



St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher

Sunday Mass: Vigil: 7.30pm. 9am, 11am.

Daily Mass: Mon-Sat 10am. Tues & Fri 7.30pm

Confessions: Sat after 10am Mass & before Vigil

Rosary: Mon-Sat 9.10am

Adoration: Fri 3pm-7.20pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena: Tues 10am

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Sun 3pm

Mothers Prayer Group: Fri after 10am Mass



Christ the King Church, Strathroy

Sunday Mass: Vigil 6.30pm, 12noon

Daily Mass: Thurs 9.30am. Mon & Wed 7.30pm

Confessions: Sat 5.45-6.15pm

Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet: Wed 6.45pm

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

Sun 3.30-6.30pm

Pro-Life Prayer Group: Mon 6-7pm during adoration



St Mary’s Church, Knockmoyle

Sunday Mass: 10am



Corpus Christi Church, Mountfield

Sunday Mass: 10am



Anniversary Mass

Tues 24th Sept: Mass of the Angels: Dara Tierney, Drumnakilly Rd / 7.30pm / KC

Wed 25th Sept: 1st Aniv: Maura McCaughey,Oakland Court/10am/KC

Wed 25th Sept: For deceased members of the McGrade Family / 7.30pm / CTK

Sat 28th Sept: James McGinn, Old MF Rd / 10am / KC

Sat 28th Sept: Kieran Reid, Strathroy / 6.30pm / CTK

Sat 28th Sept: Kathleen Corrigan, Glenpark Rd / 7.30pm / KC




Job Opportunities:

Derry Diocesan Trust:



Melmount Parish, Strabane:

Grounds Person. 28 hours per week, as stipulated: Four days, which must include Thursday and Friday (3days 9am-4pm and Friday 8am-3pm). Closing date for completed

applications: no later than 5pm in 30th September 2019. Interview held week beginning 7th October 2019.



Banagher Parish: P/T Housekeeper

Temporary 6month contract. 16hrs per week (Mon-Wed 3-7pm and Sat 10am-2pm).

Closing date for completed applications: no later than 12noon on 25th September 2019. Interviews held week beginning 1st October 2019.

For an application pack for one of the above positions, please

email: payroll@derrydiocese.org

or telephone 028 7126 2302.

Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.



Killyclogher Social Club Dance Committee

Thank everyone who supported the recent dance in the Parish Centre, Killyclogher. £470 was raised towards the renovation fund.



Bingo: Every Monday in Killyclogher Hall at 9pm.



Cappagh GAA Lottsodoo

Wining No’s (18th Sept): 10, 13, 15, 16, 21.



Knockmoyle Youth Club A.G.M

Tuesday 1st October at 7pm in St Mary’s Hall, Knockmoyle. Contact Michelle: 07818246267 for queries or information.



Mountfield Notes

Mountfield Area Development Association A.G.M takes place on Sunday 29th September at 6.30pm.

Mountfield Community Association A.G.M takes place on Sunday 6th October at 6.30pm.



Applications invited for the St Columbanus Award

Sponsored by the Knights of St Columbanus, Omagh. Award open to individuals under 25yrs of age, to groups from second level schools and Colleges and groups from parishes within the Omagh Council. Award aimed at projects which: (a) Encourage and inspire young people in the practice their faith. (b) Develop leadership skills to encourage others to become more involved in their local community. (c) Reflects the ethos and Spirit of St Columbanus. Application forms available from www.knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk.

Closing date for completed applications: 31st October 2019.



Series of Talks : The Challenge of Laudato Si’

Continues in the Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday 25th September at 7.30pm: “Laudato Si’ as a Tool for Transformation” with Dympna Mallon, Laity Co-Ordinator, Society of African Missions. Refreshments served after in St Joseph’s Hall, offering a chance to informally question the speaker or discuss your views.



SMA Retreat & Conference Centre, Dromantine, Newry

Days of Prayer/Workshops, 9.30am-5pm (with lunch).

28th September: “Lecto Divina” led by Fr Joseph Ralph OP £25/€30.



September on Lough Derg

One Day Retreats: 21st, 22nd & 29th Sept. Living with Suicide Day Retreat: Sat 28th September. Advance booking essential for all days.

Telephone: 00353 71 9861518 or email info@loughderg.org



Omagh Comhaltas Traditional Music Classes

In St Enda’s Clubrooms, Gortin Rd on Wednesday nights. Registration now open. Instruments available to hire and classes to suit all levels. For info email: omaghcomhaltas@gmail.com