Seeing you life through the Lens of the Gospel

1. John is one who directs people to Jesus as the one who had a life-giving message for them. Who have been the people in your life whose example or advice pointed you in the direction of a fuller life? Who has helped you to appreciate the importance of Jesus and his message?

2. In the narrative, John recognised that Jesus had more to offer people than he himself had. John had the humility not to need to be the star of the show. Who have you known with that grounded sense of their own place?

3. John proclaims Jesus as one who takes away the sin of the world. Who have been the people who, for you, continued this mission of Jesus and led you from sin and guilt to forgiveness and freedom? For whom have you done this?

4. It was not just on the cross that Jesus gave his life as the Lamb of God. His public ministry was a constant struggle against injustice and oppression. When have you shared in this mission of Jesus? Who have been models of this for you?

Recent Baptisms

We welcome through Baptism:

Marcin Artur Mielniczek

Recent Deaths

We pray for the families of:

Elizabeth McMenamin, Castletown Rd

Joseph McGartland, Slieve Na Mon N.Home

May they rest in peace

Baptism Preparation Evening

Parents are required to attend a preparation evening for their child to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Next Date: Mon 20th January at 7.30pm in Christ the King Church. Contact the office to book

“Do This In Memory” 2019/2020

We welcome and support the children of our parish preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. The next “DTIM” Mass will take place on Sunday 26th January at 12noon in Christ the King Church.

Bible Study Resumes ….

Pivotal Players Vol 2

Continues with St Benedict, The Monk

Mon 3rd Feb: 8pm in Christ the King Church

Tues 4th Feb: 10.30am in Parish Centre, KC

Thank you for last week’s Church Collection

Weekly: £4,095

Holy Hour For The Youth

Every Thursday evening Fr. Declan will lead a weekly Holy Hour for the youth of our parish in Christ the King Church, from 8pm. During the Holy Hour there will be a period of reflection on the Gospel, a time of prayer and Benediction. Afterwards there will be tea/coffee in the sacristy area so that young Catholics can meet up and strengthen each other in their faith. 

Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood

Fr Chris Ferguson will lead a Holy Hour to pray for an increase in vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life in the Diocese of Derry on Thursday 23rd January at 8pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral. All welcome.

Killyclogher Social Club

Thank everyone who attended and supported the recent dance in the parish centre, Killyclogher. £385 was raised towards the renovation fund.

Killyclogher and Christ the King Altar Society

New members are urgently required. If you would be willing to help with flower arranging in the Church (arranging flowers into vases), your help would be much appreciated. Contact Geraldine on 028 8225 9095 (or leave a message and she will call you back).

Pope Francis Tweets

May the Holy Spirit revive in each of us the call to be courageous and joyful evangelizers.

Mass 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: 1st Sun/each month 3pm

Legion of Mary: Monday 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. Daily: When announced

Corpus Christi Church, Mountfield

Sunday Mass: 10am

Anniversary Mass

Wed 22 Jan: Gerard Donnell, Meelmore Dr / 7.30pm / CTK

Fri 24 Jan: John Joseph (John Joe) McDonagh, Hunters Cres/10am/KC

Fri 24 Jan: Dympna McHugh, Sunningdale / 7.30pm / KC

Sat 25 Jan: M.Mind: Marie McDevitt, Knocksilla Grove / 10am / KC

Sat 25 Jan: Tom McGrade, St. Julian’s Rise / 6.30pm / CTK

Sat 25 Jan: John McCaffrey, McIvor Villas / 7.30pm / KC

Sun 26 Jan: Mary McCrory, Old Mountfield Rd / 9am / KC

Sun 26 Jan: Kevin Ward, Cullion / 10am / KM

Sun 26 Jan: Marietta Meenan, Fecarry / 10am / MF

Sun 26 Jan: John McCann, Bankmore Rd / 11am / KC

Pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo 20-24 April 2020

Organised by the Cappagh Parish Padre Pio Group; this is a fully escorted pilgrimage, accompanied by Spiritual Director. Includes a visit to Pietrelcina and Mass at the Shrine of St Michael the Archangel.

Cost £619pps (single room supplement £125- there is limited availability).

There are a few spaces left. For further details or to book, contact Marie on 07799112224 or Clare on 07778025587.

Cappagh GAA Lottsodoo

Winning No’s (15 Jan): 5, 9, 11, 21, 29

Bingo

Every Monday at 9pm in the Parish Centre, Killyclogher

Knockmoyle Dance Classes

In Knockmoyle Hall on Tuesday evenings from 8-10pm. Come along and learn to waltz, jive, quicksteps and more. Beginners welcome. Admin £5. Contact Declan for details on 07870576034.

Killyclogher Walking Club

Resumes on Thursday 6th February. Meet at the front door of Killyclogher Hall at 10.30am. Join us for a walk at your own pace then enjoy a cup of tea and chat afterwards. Everyone welcome!

Primary School & Nursery Admissions: September 2020

Now accepting applications for places in Nursery and Primary 1. You may apply online at:

www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/applying-for-a-school-place

or, if needed, call into one of our school’s (St Mary’s PS, Killyclogher / Christ the King PS / St Ronan’s PS, Recarson / St Brigid’s PS, Mountfield / St Eugene’s PS, Tircur) for a paper application.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school community. Closing date for applications 30th January at 12noon.

St Maria Goretti Prayer Group Holy Hour

For healing for victims of abuse and reparation for the Church. Immaculate Conception Church, Trench Rd, Derry on Tuesday 21st January 2020 at 8.15pm.

Loreto Grammar School : Open Night

Wednesday 22nd January. Registration at 5.30pm with Principals welcome at 6pm. P6.P7 girls and their parents/guardians are warmly invited to meet our students and staff. Parking is restricted in the school grounds, visitors are asked to use adjacent public car parks.

Irish Language Classes

Strule Arts Centre Wed 15 Jan-Wed 1 April: Sean-nós and set dancing class 6-7pm; Singing in Irish 7-8pm; Irish language classes for 3 levels 8-9.30pm. Info and bookings tel: 028 8224 7831.

Public Lecture - The Global Persecution of Christians

Dr Michael Linsella from Aid to the Church in Need will address the issue of the global persecution of Christians in public lecture at Queen’s University Catholic Chaplaincy on Tuesday 21 Jan at 7pm.

Fostering Information Evenings

Will be hosted by WHSCT on 28 January in Da Vincis Hotel, Derry and on 29 January in the Fir Trees Hotel, Strabane. Time 7-9pm. Evenings are informal; questions will be answered. All welcome.