Easter Sunday

May the renewal of life at Easter bring new blessings of love, hope, peace, 

good health and happiness to you and your loved ones.

Fr’s Kevin, Daniel, Stephen & Deacon Declan

CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players

www.pivotalplayers.com/volume1

This film series showcases a handful of saints, artists, mystics and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the world and the course of civilization. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be inspired by the lives of Pivotal Players such as - St Francis of Assisi, Michelangelo, St Catherine of Siena, St Thomas Aquinas, Blessed John Henry Newman, G.K. Chesterton, St Augustine and St Benedict.

We will begin in mid-May with our first Pivotal Player - St Francis of Assisi - the Reformer, who radically lived as Jesus commanded to transform the Church and the world. We will look at St Francis in different ways over 4 weeks.

Week 1: Movie Morning/Evening (don’t forget your popcorn!) You are invited to sit back, relax and watch the inspiring film “Brother Sun, Sister Moon” (directed by Franco Zeffirelli). A very touching account of the early life of St Francis, this film portrays St Francis’ spiritual conversion, his humble life, his friendship with St Clare (founder of the Poor Clares), and his founding of the Franciscan Order.

Week 2 & 3: Journey with Bishop Barron in an awe-inspiring film as he travels through Assisi, Rome, and other places associated with St Francis’ early life, how he reformed the Church and the impact he left on the world through to our times. You can view a trailer of Bishop Barron’s film at www.pivotalplayer.com/volume1 or on the parish website www.cappaghparish.com

Week 4: Movie Morning/Evening (more popcorn required!): “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word” focuses on the life and goals of the Holy Father, portraying his personal journey of faith and mission. In this film/documentary Pope Francis presents his work of reform and answers todays global questions - from his deep concern for the poor and wealth inequality to his involvement in environmental issues, social justice and calls for peace.

In the Autumn we will then move on to our second Pivotal Player.

In what promises to be an enjoyable, inspiring and informative series, we will move through these

inspirational characters and learn more about our faith, our Christian heritage and history.

For further information and to book your place, please contact the parish office.

Recent Baptisms

We welcome through Baptism:

Daniel Joseph Kelly

Riadh Tess McMahon

Recent Deaths

We pray for the families of:

Roisin Atkinson, Pinefield Drive

Breda O’Neill, Dunnamona Grove

May they rest in peace

Parish Office Closed For Easter

The office will be closed on Easter Monday and Tuesday. In the event of an emergency only, phone the emergency mobile: 07561838455.

Changes to Mass Schedule

During Easter Week (22nd-26th April) there will be no daily Evening Masses. There will be one daily Mass at 10am in St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher.

Parish Pilgrimages to The Holy Land & Fatima

Fr Kevin is organising a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2020 and Fr Daniel is organising a pilgrimage to Fatima in Oct 2019, dependent on numbers. If you would be interested in going on either pilgrimage please contact the parish office.

Trócaire

Please return your donations/Trócaire boxes to the Church sacristy’s or parish office.

Divine Mercy Sunday

Divine Mercy Chaplet will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher on Sunday 28th April at 2.30pm. Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Scripture reading, Homily, Solemn Blessing of Picture, Benediction, Healing of Blessed Sacrament and Veneration of Picture. All are invited to this special day of graces. Refreshments will be served after in the Parish Centre; with all donations towards Marys Meals.

9 Day Divine Mercy Novena

Novena commenced on Good Friday. It will continue each morning after prayers and after the 10am Mass in St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher. You are invited to join this community Novena of prayer, for our own needs and for that of each other.

Pilgrimage to Knock

Knights of St Columbanus (Derry) pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 26th May. Cost: £15. Everyone welcome. Telephone 07851 829 282 for further information.

Thank you for your donation:

Weekly: £4,286 Renovation Fund: £1,847

Pope Francis Tweets

Christ died because He loves each one of us: young and old, saints and sinners, people of His time and of our time.

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

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: 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

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

St Mary’s Church, Knockmoyle

Sunday Mass: 10am / Weekly: as announced

Corpus Christi Church, Mountfield

Sunday Mass: 10am

Anniversary Mass

Wed 24th Apr: Isobel McGinn, Farmhill Road / 10am / KC

Sat 27th Apr: Bridget Murray, Willowmount / 6.30pm / CTK

Mountfield News

Children Easter hunt takes place on Easter Sunday at 12noon. Meeting at the entrance to the play park.

Buy a Brick Campaign continues and the new community hub is progressing well. Contact the committee to “buy a brick.”

Cappagh GAA Lottsodoo

Winning No’s: 2, 3, 6, 19, 20

Bingo There will be no Bingo on Easter Monday

Cappagh Ladies Gaelic for Mothers and Others

Takes place every Wednesday evening at 6.30pm in Ballinamullan. All ages and abilities welcome. For info contact Kate: 07784811403

Derry Diocesan Trust: Moville Parish

Require Assistant P/T Parish Secretary. 12 hours per week– 6month fixed term contract (possibility of extension) Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - 4hrs per day. Working as part of a small team you will carry out a range of administrative duties within the parish. Further information and application packs are available from Derry Diocesan Trust, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis St, Derry, by email: payroll@derrydiocese.org or telephone 048 (028) 7126 2302. Completed applications must be returned no later than 5pm on Monday 6th May. Interviews will be held on the week beginning 13th May 2019. Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer

“Partners in Mission”

As part of preparations for the Extraordinary Mission Month in October 2019, the Derry Diocesan Mission Team and Returned Missionaries/Volunteers are organising a Listening Event on Saturday 14th September from 10am-4pm in St Joseph’s Hall, Omagh.

Rosary at the Grottos

Join thousands of people around Ireland and go to your local Grottos to pray the Rosary each day during the month of May at 8pm. To sign up your local Grottos visit www.cosatalrosaryireland.ie or call/text 00353 87 278 6552.

Thornhill Ministries “Queen of May Festival”

Friday 3rd - Monday 6th May. Invitations are offered to anyone who would like to set up a May Altar. Please get in touch: 028 7135 1233 or email thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org

Retreats at SMA Retreat Centre, Dromantine, Newry

Awareness and Mindful Living: Conducted by Martina and Patrick Sheehan from 10am on Friday 10th May - Sunday 12th May at 2pm.

Forgiveness: the journey from hurt to healing, freedom and peace: Conducted by Fr Des Corrigan SMA on Saturday 22nd June from 9.30am-5pm. Contact 028 30821964 for all retreat information.

Parish Survey

Please return the survey by 28th April

Paper surveys can be returned:

*by post (please affix a stamp),

*to our parish primary schools (St

Mary’s, Christ the King, St Brigid’s,

St Eugene’s or St Ronan’s Recarson),

*into the survey box at the back of the

four Churches,

*into the survey boxes in McGinn’s

Spar Killyclogher, McBride’s Spar

Mullaghmore, McBride’s Spar Gortin

Rd, Mace Strathroy, Dolans Mace

Gortin Rd or Vivo Mountfield,

*or simply by dropping it into the

parish office.

The survey can also be completed online: 

follow the link on the parish website or Facebook page.

Killyclogher Social Club

Thank everyone who supported the recent parish dance. £345 was raised towards parish funds.

Knockmoyle Youth Club

Are running a pilot senior summer scheme for children from P6-3rdyear from 29th July-2nd Aug, 10am-2pm. Contact Amy for info: 07749147908

Knockmoyle Hall : Charity Dance

A charity dance in aid of Marie Curie will be held in the hall on Easter Tuesday, 23rd April, from 9.30pm to Eddie Gallagher. Everyone welcome.