Cappagh Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 11th November 2018 | 32nd 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

Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Annual Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2019 will take place 4th to 9th July 2019.

The Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishops Street, Derry, is now taking enquiries and

initial expressions of interest from anyone who might intend to participate in it.

Christmas Vouchers (which you can give as a gift to someone wishing

to participate in the pilgrimage) can now be ordered.

The opening hours of the Pilgrimage Office are Thursday and Saturday, 11am-1pm.

Telephone: 028 7126 0293 Email: derrypilgrim@outlook.com

Recent Baptisms

We welcome through Baptism:

Arthur Joe McAteer

Niall Thomas Martin

Dara McCullagh

Recent Deaths

We pray for the families of:

Pat Nugent, Dunteige Road

Josephine Mellon, Belvior Park

May they rest in peace

“Do This In Memory” Programme

The next “DTIM” Mass will be celebrated on Sun 25th Nov at 12noon in Christ the King Church

Baptism Preparation Evening

Parents/expectant parents are required to attend an evening of preparation before their child is Baptised. Next Date: Mon 19th Nov at 7.30pm in Christ the King Church. Book with parish office.

Annual Pioneer Retreat

For Pioneers & Friends in the IONA Carmelite Retreat Centre, on 18th Nov, 11am-4.30pm. Booking essential for catering purposes. Contact Michael to book: 07808395338

Parish Draw: Nov2018: WINNERS…

£2,000: Fiona McCallion (Seamus McCallion)

Promoters Prize £100: Seamus McCallion

£200: Mary McSorley (Dympna McParland), Geraldine O’Connor (Amy Reid), 

Cormac Coney (Mary Coney), Kay Lennon (Briege McCauley), 

Frank Devlin (Bartley McCullagh), Bella McCullagh (Pat O’Connor), 

Bernadette Maguire (Michael Kelly), Shane Broderick (Geraldine Deehan), 

Griffin Girls (Tommy Moohan)

Bingo : Every Monday night in the Parish Centre.

Thank you for your donation:

Weekly: £3,937

Open Morning for St Mary’s Nursery and Primary School, Killyclogher

SAVE THE DATE for the Open Morning on Friday 7th December 2018 (beginning at 9.30am) for parents with a child due to start Primary School or Nursery in September 2019.

New Mission Team in Derry Diocese

If you are interested in being part of a new Mission Team in the diocese to promote and foster mission awareness at home and overseas, please come along to a meeting this Tuesday, 13th November, at 7pm, in Ardstraw House, 21A Buncrana Rd, Derry, BT48 8LA (next to St Columb’s College). For further information please contact Fr David O’Kane on 028 7133 7727.

The Joy of Love in Marriage

A Marriage Enrichment Weekend offers married couples (of all ranges) private time to rekindle the joy of love. The next weekend (residential) will be from 16-18 Nov 2018 in the Lake Hotel, Kilarney. For further info: 00353 866095168 or www.marriageencounter.ie

THE PRIESTS: Twelve Days of Christmas Concert

In the Guildhall, Derry on Thursday 3rd Jan 2019.

Tickets available at the Millennium Forum.

Tel: 028 7126 4455.

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 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 6.30pm, 12noon

Daily Mass: Mon & Wed: 7.30pm

Thurs morning as announced

Confessions: Mon&Wed:7-7.20pm.Sat 5.45-6.20pm

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: 10am

Corpus Christi Church, Mountfield

Sunday Mass: 10am

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon 12th Nov: 1st Aniv: Anita McGale, Meelmore Dr/7.30pm/CTK

Tues 13th Nov: Alice Rose Mulligan, Rylagh Rd/10am/KC

Wed 14th Nov: Geraldine McGinn nee Murphy, Buchanan Villas/7.30pm/CTK

Fri 16th Nov: Kathleen Gray, Circular Rd/7.30pm/KC

Sat 17th Nov: for Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary/10am/KC

Sat 17th Nov: 1st Aniv: James Gormley, Woodbank Rd/7.30pm/KC

Sun 18th Nov: PJ Duffy, Kevlin Rd / 11am/KC

Sun 18th Nov: 1st Aniv: Martina McColgan, Meelmore Dr/12noon/CTK

Derry Diocesan Society

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

Robert McClay, Lifford

Edward Anthony, Glendore Wd

Patricia Garthwaite,

St Julian’s Cottages

Killyclogher/Cappagh GAA Lottsodoo

Winning No’s: 2, 12, 15, 16, 21

WMOF 2018: Fifth National Collection

The National Finance Committee for the World Meeting of Families thank parishioners for their generous response to past church, WMOF, collections; which enabled Ireland to successfully host the event and to welcome Pope Francis to our country.

The Committee are asking for your support for the Fifth National Collection, which will be taken up in our parish on the weekend of 17th & 18th November.

Mass for Healing

Will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, Omagh on Thurs 15th Nov 2018 at 7.30pm as part of an Evening of Prayer for everyone, this year dedicated to the Family. The celebrant will be Fr Eamon Kelly from Convoy, Co Donegal. All welcome. Come and pray.

Mass for Deceased Children and Young People

Bishop Donal McKeown will celebrate this annual Diocesan Mass on Sunday 11th Nov at 7pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry. The term “young” is used in an open-ended manner at the discretion of those who have been bereaved.

“An introduction to Centering Prayer”

Hosted by Contemplative Outreach on Sat 1st Dec in Clooney Hall, Derry, 10am-4pm. No cost but participants are asked to bring a packed lunch. Tel: 07734417824 / 07724429125 for information.

Mountfield Community Association

Monthly Quiz: Fri 23rd Nov at 8.30pm in Hughie Ruadh’s

Christmas Craft Fair: Fri 7th Dec in the school hall.

Pilgrimage to Rome and Tuscany

18th June 2019 for seven nights, ex Dublin (includes Assisi, Florence and Pisa). Spiritual Director: Fr Brian Donnelly. Guide: Kieran Troy. £1,090 per person sharing (single room supplement £280). Includes guided tours and most meals. Contact Paul or Marie at Downe Travel: 02844613288/marie@downetravel.co.uk

Is God calling you to be a Priest?

The “Come and See” exploring priesthood retreat takes place in Mt St Anne’s, Killenard, Portarlington; commencing Fri 23rd Nov at 6pm, concluding Sat 24th Nov at 4pm.For further information contact: 00353 505 3118 or email: info@vocations.ie

Cambodia Coffee Morning : Sun 11th November: 9.30am-1pm

Support Zara, Lisa and the Loreto Girls as they fundraise for Camp Cambodia 2019. Come along for a cuppa & chat in the Parish Centre, Killyclogher. All welcome!

Killyclogher Artisan Market

A Sale of Hand Crafted Products in the Parish Centre on Sun 25th

Nov from 12noon - 5pm.

With a fabulous range of stalls, delicious hot food and refreshments - find the ideal Christmas Gifts or a little treat for yourself.

Rumour has it that Father Christmas will also make a special visit!

All proceeds towards SVP and the Parish Fund. Everyone welcome!