ADVENT CALENDAR 2019

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The first day of Advent heralds the beginning of the Catholic Church’s new year. Advent is a time of spiritual preparation for the Lord’s coming at Christmas and prepares us for the second coming of Christ at the end of time. Catholic Bishops.ie are delighted to offer an online interactive Advent Calendar. It will go live on the First Sunday of Advent on 1st December 2019. Behind each door there will be content aimed at assisting people to pray and to reflect on how best we can keep Christ at the centre of our Christmas preparations during this special liturgical season.

The calendar has family prayers and suggestions for #LivingAdvent - acts of kindness and charity that all of us are encouraged to undertake during the month of December. The calendar will also share tips on how families can care for our common home by having a more sustainable Christmas.

To access the calendar visit: www.catholicbishops.ie/adventcalendar/

You can also access the link via the Cappagh Parish Website and Facebook page.

Recent Baptisms

We welcome through Baptism:

Aurora Jane Eileen McArdle

Darragh James Conway

Sophie Niamh Strain

Rory Joseph Munro-McGahan

Aoife Terri Brownson-McCallion

Caoimhe Bobbie Brownson-McCallion

Recent Wedding

Congratulations to the following couple who were married in our parish recently: Colleen O’Kane & Eamon Bradley

Baptism Preparation Evening

Expectant parents are required to attend an evening of preparation prior to their child's Baptism. Next Date: Mon 16th December at 8pm in Christ the King Church. Please contact the parish office to book.

KC Minister’s of the Word for December

Vigil: Molly Keenan

9am: Patrick Friel

11am: Josephine Deehan

Knockmoyle Hall

A dance will be held in Knockmoyle Hall on Friday 6th December. Dancing from 9.30pm to “L & S Country.” All welcome!

Thank you for last week’s Church Collection

OPEN MORNING for St Mary’s Nursery Unit & Primary School

Prospective parents are invited to the Open Morning on Friday 6th December, which begins with the

Principals address at 9.30am. If your child is due to start Nursery or Primary in September 2020, please come along to view the excellent, child-centred,

academic provision, wonderful facilities and meet the staff. If this date doesn't suit, please contact the

Principal for an alternative appointment on 028 8224 2313 or visit: www.stmaryskillyclogher.co.uk

OPEN DAY for Christ the King Primary School and Nursery Unit

Parents of children due to start Nursery or Year 1 in September 2020 are invited along with their child to come to our Open Day on Tuesday 17th December 2019 at 1.30pm to view our wonderful facilities and meet the staff and pupil's. Principals address will take place in the School Assembly Hall at 1.45pm. We look forward to seeing you all.

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE

Children in Crossfire’s annual Advent Appeal has now started. This year the campaign is fundraising to support St Luke’s Catholic Hospital where Children in crossfire funds a therapeutic feeding unit for children suffering from severe acute malnutrition. Boxes are available at the back of the chapel.

Pope Francis Tweets

How important it is to learn to be a friendly and outstretched hand!

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 after 10am Mass & before Vigil

Rosary: Mon-Sat 9.10am

Adoration: Fri 3pm-7.20pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena: Tues 10am

Divine Mercy Chaplet: 1st Sun/each month 3pm

Mothers Prayer Group: Fri after 10am Mass

Christ the King Church, Strathroy

Sunday Mass: Vigil 6.30pm, 12noon

Daily Mass: Thurs 9.30am. Mon & Wed 7.30pm

Confessions: Sat 5.45-6.15pm

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. Daily: When announced

Corpus Christi Church, Mountfield

Sunday Mass: 10am

Anniversary Mass

Mon 2nd Dec: M.Mind: Daniel Gallagher, Creggan Pk /7.30pm/CTK

Tues 3rd Dec: Hugh Sweeney, Farmhill Rd / 7.30pm / KC

Wed 4th Dec: Judy McMulkin, Glendore Wood / 10am /KC

Wed 4th Dec: Elizabeth Flanagan, Knockshee Pk / 7.30pm / CTK

Fri 6th Dec: M.Mind: Francis A (Gussie) Hynes, Crevenagh Rd / 7.30pm / KC

Sat 7th Dec: Brian Taylor, Richmond Pk / 10am / KC

Sat 7th Dec: Frank & Martin Mimnagh, Hillfoot Rd /6.30pm / CTK

Sat 7th Dec: Mary Connolly, Castleview Pk / 7.30pm / KC

Sun 8th Dec: Rose Mary McCullagh, Beltany Grove / 10am / KM

Sun 8th Dec: Lisa O’Donnell, Cairn Rd & Brian McAleer, Cloughfin / 11am /KC

HOLY HOUR FOR THE YOUTH

Beginning this Thursday (5th December), Fr. Declan will lead a weekly Holy Hour for the youth of our parish in Christ the King Church, Strathroy from 8pm.

During the Holy Hour there will be a period of reflection on the Gospel, a time of prayer and Benediction.

Afterwards there will be tea/coffee in the sacristy area so that young Catholics can meet up and strengthen each other in their faith.

Cappagh GAA Lottsodoo:

Wining No’s (27th Nov): 3, 10, 13, 22, 24

Bingo: Every Monday at 9pm in the Parish Centre, Killyclogher

Parish Draw - December’s Double Draw!

Please ensure your draw is fully paid up and that all returns are received by the draw committee before Monday evenings double draw. If you’re not in - you can’t win!

Ulster Project

The Ulster Project aims to help young people of the main Christian Churches to become future leaders in the work of reconciliation. The project is run here from January to June and in America in July. Applications are invited from those whose 15th birthday occurs in 2020 and forms (available from the Parish Office) should be returned by Wednesday 4th December 2019 at 12noon.

Job Opportunity

Derry Diocesan Trust - Parish of Drumragh require a Part-Time Sacristan. Permanent Contract, part-time position: 9 hours per week (days and hours to suit liturgical celebrations). Role: Preparing the church for all liturgies in accordance with diocesan guidelines and ensure effective security, maintenance and cleaning of the church. For application packs please email: payroll@derrydiocese.org or tel: 028 7126 2302. Completed applications must be returned via post to: Personnel, Derry Diocesan Office, Bishop’s House, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP or via email by 5pm on Friday 6th December 2019. Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Knockmoyle Youth Club

Seeking an Assistant Leader. To apply, please send a CV to knockmoyleyc@gmail.com F.A.O Secretary. The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd December at 4pm. To receive a copy of the assistant leader job description, email knockmoyleyc@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE

All past teaching and non teaching staff of St Colmcille’s Primary School, Omagh are invited to take a “trip down memory lane” with a reunion evening on Saturday 1st February 2020 in Omagh Golf Club. For further information and to book tickets (£25 each) email: stcolmcillespsomaghreunion@gmail.com

Matt Talbot Freedom from Drugs Mass & Relic of Matt Talbot

St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry holds a monthly Mass to pray for those with a drug addiction, their families and anybody affected by drugs or addiction. The next Mass takes place on Monday 2nd December at 7.30pm and people will be able to venerate the relic of Matt Talbot at the end of Mass. All Welcome.