Gifted Communicators

We often hear that in order to be a good communicator, we have to learn how to speak another person’s language. On the day of Pentecost, when the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, each of the people gathered heard them speaking in his or her own language. The ability to communicate and to be understood was the first gift they received from the Holy Spirit.

Today, we need the gift of communication more than ever. There are times when we have the opportunity to share our faith, or to witness to others in the way we live our faith. We might feel that we struggle to share our faith in a way that others can understand. In order to meet people where they are, we first need to “speak their language” - to know them, listen to them, and recognise God’s presence in them. The Spirit that came upon the early believers is the same Spirit that guides us today. (Triona Doherty, Intercom)

In his message for the 2019 World Day of Vocations, Pope Francis invites us to be courageous and to take a risk for God’s promise: “Dear Friends, it is not always easy to discern our vocation and to steer our life in the right direction. For this reason, there needs to be a renewed commitment on the part of the whole Church - priests, religious, pastoral workers and educators - to provide young people in particular with opportunities for listening and discernment. There is a need for a youth ministry and a vocational promotion that can open the way to discovering God’s plan, above all through prayer, mediation on God’s word, eucharistic adoration and spiritual accompaniment.”

As we reflect on the need for an increase to vocations to the priesthood and religious life; we pray that those called to a Vocation by the power of the Holy Spirit will be filled with the courage and faith to respond to a life of service.

Recent Baptisms

We welcome through Baptism:

Kevin John Anderson and Ella-Rose Florence Leonard

Recent Deaths

We pray for the families of:

Mary Ita Bonner, Knocknamoe Bungalows

Peter Campbell, Navan (formerly Camowen Tce)

May they rest in peace

Cappagh Parish : Pilgrimage to Fatima

Date: 10th-17th October 2019. Direct flight from Dublin to Lisbon. Cost: £845 pps. Deposit: £200 .

Accommodation: Full board in the Hotel Aurea in Fatima. Spiritual Director: Fr Daniel McFaul.

Can those who have booked to travel to Fatima on this pilgrimage please contact the parish office.

Pioneer Pledge

If you are a young person who has recently been Confirmed and would like to take the Pioneer Pledge, contact Michael Livingstone:07808395338

Bingo Every Monday at 9pm in the Parish Centre - Jackpot remains at £5,000.

Cappagh GAA Lottsodoo

Winning Numbers: 4, 8, 14, 21, 27

Thank you for your donation

Weekly: £3,970

“Come & See”

“As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” Is your love for the Lord leading you to serve him as a Priest,

Deacon or in the Consecrated life? If so, contact

Fr. Chris Ferguson, Director of Vocations: 07973423152 or email: chris_j_ferguson@hotmail.com

Reflection Evening and Meeting for Eucharistic Ministers & Ministers of the Word

The meeting will take place in Christ the King Church on Monday 10th June 2019.

The evening will commence with Mass at 7.30pm, followed by light refreshments and reflection in the Prayer Chapel.

Groups will then meet separately to discuss their chosen ministry, with an opportunity to raise any questions or concerns you may have. The meeting will conclude at 9.30pm.

Please contact the parish office to confirm your attendance.

Pope Francis Tweets

Without wonder, faith,like life, becomes grey and routine.

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

Tues 11th Jun: Eugene McGinn, McIvor Villas / 10am / KC

Tues 11th Jun: M.Mind: Kevin Maguire, Mullaghmore Cottages / 7.30pm / KC

Wed 12th Jun: Maureen McElmurray, Drumnakilly Rd / 10am / KC

Thurs 13th Jun: 1st Aniv: Mary Green, Meelmore Dr / 10am/ KC

Sat 15th Jun: Jim & Angela Devine, Birchwood / 6.30pm / CTK

Sat 15th Jun: John, Mary, Francis & Phylis McGaughey, Castleview / 7.30pm /KC

Parish Draw Winners for June…

£2,000: Regina Breen (Kate McGinn)

Promoters Prize £100: Kate McGinn

£200: Julie Tester (Orla McGrath), Chris Kelly (Phil O’Donnell), Francis McGrenaghan (Pauline McGinn), Brendan Harkin (Plunket Daly), Leslie Hall (Declan McCann), Martina McCartan (Margaret Patrick), B&T Monaghan (Benny Monaghan), Helen Gray (Tommy Moohan), Kathleen Cox (Michael Livingstone)

Celebrating Rev Declan’s Ordination

Rev Declan McGeehan will be ordained to the Priesthood on Sunday 23rd June at 3pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry. Please can those who have booked seats, call into the parish office this week to pay.

Rev Declan McGeehan’s First Mass in Cappagh

Rev Declan will celebrate a first Mass in St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher on Tuesday 25th June at 7.30pm. There will be a social gathering in the Parish Centre after Mass with light refreshments served. This is an opportunity for all to wish Rev Declan all of God’s blessings in his ministry. Everyone is very welcome!

Mountfield Community Football Match

Takes place at 2pm in Ballnamullan on Saturday 22nd June. After the match come back to the village and enjoy an evening of family fun from 4-7pm with music and presentation to the winning team.

Adoration in Corpus Christi, Mountfield

There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on

Sunday 30th June beginning after 10am Mass and

concluding at 3pm with Benediction.

Irish Church Music Association

Golden Jubilee Summer School, Maynooth, 2nd-5th July 2019. Many workshops, talks and a rich experience of liturgy, aimed at various tastes and ages. Call for information: 0035317083478

Fr Edward Gallagher’s Silver Jubilee

You are invited to join a Mass of thanksgiving to celebrate Fr. Gallagher’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill on Thursday 13th June at 7.30pm with refreshments after in St Brigid’s Centre. Mass will also be celebrated in St Patricks Church, Greencastle on Friday 14th June at 7.30pm with refreshments after in Greencastle Community Centre.

Masters in Catholic School Leadership :

Post Graduate Degree dedicated to the personal development and spiritual development of Catholic school leaders. The next intake will be Autumn 2019. Information Session will be held in St Mary’s College, Derry on Monday 10th June at 4pm. For information phone:02871264087 or email: tferry@derrydiocese.org

Cursillo Derry

Renewal weekends in Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca:

Women: 20th-23rd June. Men:4th-7th July. There are no places left on the women’s weekend. There are still places available on the men’s weekend. Women and men can now book ahead for a place on the October/November weekend. Contact: 07708066939 or 07841100174.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

In preparation for the pilgrimage all pilgrims and their families are welcome to Mass at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes, Steelstown, Derry on Tuesday 25th June. Tickets will be distributed to pilgrims after the Mass. We ask everyone in the diocese to pray for the pilgrimage.

Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock

Saturday 15th June, pickup at Omagh bus station or Crevenagh Park & Ride at 8.15am. Bus £15. Meals €30 (optional). Contact Mona: 02886737954 / Una:07743575969