Cappagh Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 9th December 2018 | Second Sunday of Advent

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

Advent

A time of reconciliation, a time of preparation and waiting; a time of hope.

Join us for the Cappagh Advent Online Retreat; in which the clergy & parishioners (including the youth of our parish) will give a daily “thought for the day”.

These 2-minute thoughts will help us to savour this

special season & find a little oasis for thought &

reflection during this busy & hectic time of year.

We invite you to take a couple of minutes from the

pressures of each day for prayer & reflection.

Daily videos posted on: Parish Website & Facebook page.

www.cappaghparish.com

facebook.com/cappaghparish

Advent Prayer

Father, in the wilderness of the

Jordan, you sent a messenger

to prepare people’s hearts for

the coming of your Son.

Help me to hear his words and repent of my sins, 

so that I may clearly see the way to walk, 

the truth to speak, 

and the life to live for him,

Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen

Recent Baptisms

We welcome through Baptism:

Cassie Ellen Owens, Thea Rose Birney

Recent Deaths

We pray for the families of:

Fr John McBrearty, USA (formerly Donegal)

Charles Browne, Three Rivers N.Home

Michael Crilly, Canada

May they rest in peace

Christmas Mass Bouquets

Now available in the Parish Office.

“Angel Express”

St Eugene’s PS, Tircur present their Christmas Show “Angel Express” in Knockmoyle Hall on Thursday 13th Dec at 7pm. All Welcome.

Parish Dance

Fri 14th Dec at 9.30pm in the Parish Centre with music by Eddie Gallagher. Supper served. The dance committee wish everyone “A very Merry Christmas and a happy, dancing, 2019!”

Strathroy Community Centre

Christmas Children's Party on Sun 9th Dec, 2.30pm-4pm. Admin £2. Everyone welcome!

Thank you

Fr Kevin Mullan wishes to thank the people of Cappagh for their prayers and love during this year; and wishes everyone a Happy Christmas.

KM Stamp Appeal

Please keep your used stamps and leave them into the parish office. These will be help used to raise funds to train guide dogs for the visually impaired

Killyclogher/Cappagh GAC Lottsodoo

Winning No’s: 10, 12, 17, 23, 28

Thank you for your donation:

Weekly: £3,614

Christ the King Youth Choir & Cappagh Parish Pope John Paul II Participants present…

“THE NATIVITY”

through drama and song

Christ the King Church, Strathroy - Sunday 16th Dec at 7pm

 “O Holy Night”

CTK Youth Choir’s New CD will be officially launched on the night

Come Celebrate the Christmas Story at the Annual Carol Service; singing your favourite Carols!

Sunday 23rd December 2018 at 6pm

St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher - Seasonal refreshments served after in the Hall

Parish Double Draw for December! 

Winners….

£2,000:John E Kelly. Promoters Prize: Plunket Daly

£200: F&M Maguire (Matt Ward), Rachel Quinn (John McKenny), Irene McBride (Colm McBride), Charlie McMenamin (Margaret Patrick), Collette McAllister (Sean McAllister), Matt & Emma McCullagh (Barkley McCullagh), Barry Brannigan (Barkley McCullagh), Maura Alexander (Declan McCann), Olivia Windsor (Karen McKinney)

£2,000: Cate McCrory. Promoters Prize: Peter Fox/Teresa McCrory

£200: Ann McBride (Kate Meenagh), Patsy Farley (Brian McCaffrey), Paul Hannigan (Tommy Moohan), Shauna & Brendan Quinn (Pat O’Connor), Angela Bradley (Brian McCaffrey), Owen Rose O’Neill (John Hutchinson), Mary McGrath (Amy Reid), Keara Pryce (Pat O’Connor), Darren Teague (Seamus McCallion)

Quotes for Advent

Advent is a time for renewing the faith, for purifying it, so that it can be more authentic. Pope Francis

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 10 Dec: Michael & Anne Duffy, Kevlin Rd / 10am / KC

Mon 10 Dec: Ernest Kennedy, Meadowvale Pk / 7.30pm / CTK

Tues 11 Dec: Cathal Knox, Mullaghmore Dr / 10am / KC

Tues 11 Dec: M.Mind: John Kelly, Killybrack Rd / 7.30pm / KC

Wed 12 Dec: Paddy Breslin, Knock Na Moe Bungalows / 7.30pm / CTK

Fri 14 Dec: Johnnie & Eveline McGuigan, Knock Na Moe Bungalows / 10am / KC

Fri 14 Dec: Vena & Noel Skeffington, Lammy Cres / 7.30pm / KC

Sat 15 Dec: Elizabeth Ferris, Waterworks Rd / 7.30pm / KC

Sun 16 Dec: James Maguire, Cloughfin / 10am / KM

Sun 16 Dec: Patrick Monaghan, Fernagh Rd / 10am / MF

Sun 16 Dec: Josephine Murray, McIvor Villas / 11am / KC

Penitential Service

As Catholics we are encouraged to avail of the gift of God’s love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation; in preparation for birth of our Saviour.

Annual Penitential Services

Mon 17th Dec: 8pm

Sacred Heart Church, Omagh

Wed 19th Dec: 8pm

Christ the King Church, Strathroy

There will be many visiting priests hearing confessions on both evenings.

Celebrate God’s Mercy

FOR SALE

5 Glen Park Rd, Gortnagarn, Omagh

Formerly Gortnagarn Primary School. Suitable for commercial or residential use STPP. Site extends to c.0.53 acres (approx.). Situated within Gortnagarn settlement limit. For further particulars contact agents: O’Kane Bros Ltd Estate Agents & Chartered Surveyors, Omagh. Telephone: 028 8224 7575

Charity Quiz

In Gallagher's Bar on Thurs 27th Dec at 9pm in aid of refurbishing various items in Corpus Christi Church, Mountfield. Team of 5:£20. Donations for the raffle would be greatly appreciated and can be left in Vivo Shop with Marie. Please come along and support this event.

New Mission Team in Derry Diocese

If you are interested in being a 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 on Tues 11th Dec at 7pm in Ardstraw House, 21A Buncrana Rd, Derry (next to St Columb’s College). Tel: Fr David O’Kane for information: 028 7133 7727

Public Meeting

Will be held in Cappagh Parish Centre on Wed 12th Dec at 7.30pm to discuss the impact of the proposal to mine in the Sperrins.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje

3rd-10th Sept 2019. Price includes half board and all tax and insurance: £535 if paid by 16th Dec (£100 extra after this time). Contact Maria: 02881648357 or Whatsapp: 07768395038

Temporary changes to Adoration

On Sunday 9th & 16th Dec there will be no Adoration in Christ the King Church. Adoration will be in St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher form 3.30pm; concluding with the Rosary at 6pm for these two weeks only. Normal service will then return to Christ the King.

Internationally renowned traditional group : Altan

Concert takes place in Strule Arts Centre, Omagh on Thurs 13th Dec at 7.30pm. Support from Gaelscoil na gCrann choir and local artists. Tickets £15 available from Strule Arts Centre.

Annual Christmas Carol Service

St Davog’s Church, Dromore on Friday 14th Dec at 7.30pm, presented by “Harmonise” choir and young musicians.

Omagh St Enda’s Big Bingo

In the Clubrooms on Thurs 13th Dec at 9pm. All Welcome

Omagh Comhaltas

Monthly Session: Sat 15th Dec in St Enda’s Clubrooms. Junior session: 8.30-10pm. Adult: 10pm till late. All musicians welcome