SUNDAY 12 APRIL 2020

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

A SHORT EASTER MESSAGE FROM FR. BOLAND

This Easter, unlike other Easters is completely different. Everything is shut, even the church and we are struggling physically and mentally to cope.

These are extraordinary times indeed. We miss the sacraments, our interaction with one another and living the way we used to. We are following in the steps of the Master and this is our Calvary. But Good Friday is not the end and after the Passion and Death there is Resurrection.

My prayer is that the light of Easter will shine on all your homes and families keeping you safe, giving you courage and strengthening your love for one another.

Please stay brave and know that in time the clouds will lift and the sun will shine again.

Every Blessing

Stay Brave

Stay Safe

Fr. Declan Boland PP

MASS TIMES

Due to the COVID-19 Virus all Weekday and Weekend Mass will be broadcast live via the parish web cam or by going to www.mcnmedia.tv at the following times:

Easter Sunday 10.00am

Monday – Friday

10.30am

Saturday Vigil

6.30pm

Sunday Morning

10.00am

ROSARY

The Rosary will be broadcast live Monday – Friday at 2.00pm.

Please go to www.strabaneparish.com and click on web cam or to www.mcnmedia.tv

DEATHS

Anna McDaid, 5 Newtown Place

Theresa McBrearty, St. Johnston

ANNIVERSARIES

Katie Quinn

Alfred Vaughan

Margaret Vaughan

Paddy Kelly

WEEKLY COLLECTION ENVELOPES

We kindly ask parishioners to leave their weekly envelopes at the parochial house or the parish office. The parish depends greatly on the weekly collection, as it is the main source of income. If you would like to make your contributions by cheque, please make your cheque payable to Church of the Immaculate Conception. We greatly acknowledge your understanding and support at this time.

TROCAIRE LENTEN CAMPAIGN 2020

As churches are currently closed it will not be possible to return Trocaire boxes this year. If parishioners wish to make donations they can do so in the following ways.

Online banking directly to Trocaire.

Bank details:

Sorting Code: 93 80 92

Account No: 8822 7020

Please note that these details are for an account in Northern Ireland.

For people who do not use online banking, cheques can be posted to: Trocaire, 50 - 52 King Street, Belfast, BT1 6AD. Euro cheques can also be posted to the Belfast address.

There is also a Northern Ireland Freephone number, 0800 912 1200, through which you can donate but please be aware that it may be difficult to get through due to the volume of calls at this time.

We would ask that parishioners do not bring their Trocaire box to the parish office or the parochial house. Thank you for your understanding and support.

RTÉ BROADCASTING FOR EASTER SUNDAY

10.00am-11.00am Easter Sunday Mass. A Eurovision Mass, takes place in the Dominican Convent of Saint Jacques (St James the Great) in Paris. Translation and commentary are by Fr Thomas McCarthy OP. (RTÉ One & RTÉ Radio 1 Extra).

11.00am-11.20am Urbi et Orbi: Pope Francis’ Easter Message. Pope Francis will deliver his Easter blessing To the city and the world with prayer and encouragement by video link from within the Vatican. Translation and commentary by Fr Thomas McCarthy OP (RTÉ One).

PARISH DRAW

The Draw for the month of April will take place on Thursday 23 April at 10.30am in the Parish Office. There will be an extra Draw for all fully paid members. Promoters should make their returns to the Parish Office no later than Monday 20 April.

PLEASE PUT ALL RETURNS IN AN ENVELOPE WITH THE PROMOTER’S NAME ON THE ENVELOPE AND PLACE IT IN THE BOX PROVIDED AT THE PARISH OFFICE.

Thank you for your understanding and support at this time.

PRAYER FOR OUR PROTECTION

We ask for prayers for those affected by the Coronavirus. Placing all our trust in the Lord, and asking Our Lady to intercede for us, we invite everyone to pray these prayers:

Extract from Saint Patrick’s Breastplate


Christ with me, 
Christ before me, 
Christ behind me, 
Christ in me, 
Christ beneath me, 
Christ above me, 
Christ on my right, 
Christ on my left, 
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, 
Christ when I arise, 
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, 
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, 
Christ in every eye that sees me, 
Christ in every ear that hears me.

Memorare 


Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. Of Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer. Amen.