Month of Prayer for the Sick

“Jesus’ words, “Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest”

(Mt 11:28) point to the mysterious path of grace that is revealed to the simple and gives new strength to those who are weary and tired. These words of Christ express the solidarity of the Son of Man with all those who are hurt and afflicted.

How many people suffer in both body and soul! Jesus urges everyone to draw near to him – “Come to me!” – and he promises them comfort and

repose. [...] The Church desires to become more and more the “inn” of the Good Samaritan who is Christ (cf. Lk 10:34), that is, a home where you can encounter his grace, which finds expression in closeness, acceptance and relief. In this home, you can meet people who, healed in their frailty by God’s mercy, will help you bear your cross and enable your suffering to give you a new perspective. You will be able to look beyond your illness to a greater horizon of new light and fresh strength for your lives.”

(Pope Francis, Message for World Day of the Sick 2020)

On Tuesday 11th February, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Church celebrates the World Day of the Sick. On this special day of intercession, in imitation of the four men who carried their sick friend to Christ on a stretcher (Mk 2:3), we are called to bring our sick brothers and sisters before Christ in prayer.

In Cappagh Parish, throughout the month of February, we will be praying in a special way for all our parishioners and loved ones who are sick.

Beginning next weekend, we’ll be praying each week for those suffering from physical illnesses; those struggling with poor mental health; and for those battling addictions. We’ll also pray for all those who care for our sick. Prayer cards will be available in all the churches of the parish, and so we’d ask you all to join in prayer for the sick and those who care for them.

To conclude this month of prayer for the sick, on Sunday 23rd February at 6pm, we will have a special Holy Hour with the Anointing of the Sick in Christ the King Church, Strathroy.

 

 

Feast of St Blaise: Throats will be blessed at all Masses on Monday 3rd February.

 

 

Holy Hour For The Youth: Every Thursday evening in Christ the King Church Fr Declan leads a Holy Hour for the youth of our parish from 8pm. During 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. Attendance at the Holy Hour can be credited towards the JPII Award.

 

 

Pivotal Players Vol 2 / Bible Study Resumes ….Continues with St Benedict, The Monk

Monday 3rd February at 8pm in Christ the King Church and on Tuesday 4th February at 10.30am in Parish Centre, Killyclogher.

 

 

Altar Servers: If your child would like to serve at any of the Masses in the parish, please leave your contact details in the Sacristy.

 

 

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

Legion of Mary: Monday 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

Tues 4 Feb: Michael & Mary McAleer, Knock-na-moe Park Rd / 7.30pm / KC

Fri 7 Feb: Anthony Connolly, Arleston Rd / 7.30pm / KC

Sun 9 Feb: Pat Corcoran, Arvalee / 9am / KC

Sun 9 Feb: James & Annie Maguire, Cloughfin / 10am / KM

Sun 9 Feb: Tom McDonagh, Coalisland & Brian McDonagh, Omagh / 11am / KC

 

 

 

Recent Deaths:

We pray for the family of Brian Donnelly, Killens Rd, Mountfield. May he rest in peace.

 

 

Derry Diocesan Society: The following have been recently enrolled as deceased members of the Society

Brian McCaul, Centenary Park

Ann Kelly, Carnan Park

Mamie Daly, Drumnakilly

May their souls and the souls of all deceased members of the Society rest in peace. Amen.

 

 

Padre Pio Novena

Mass on Wednesday 5th February at 7.30pm in Christ the King Church, will include Novena Prayers to St. Padre Pio. A relic of Padre Pio’s glove will be available for veneration.

 

 

Killyclogher Community Youth Club Require: Assistant Leader. £8 per hour (5.45pm-9.15pm Wednesday evenings, term time only). Assistant Leader must be energetic to join the KCYC team on Wednesday evenings in the Parish Hall, Killyclogher. Previous experience of working/volunteering with children in a play/sports setting desirable. Training in child protection/first aid will be provided. Please send CV to Lynda.macnamee@gmail.com.

 

 

Knockmoyle Hall Dance: A dance will be held in the hall on Friday 7th February. Dancing from 9.30pm to “Sprig of Heather.” All welcome!

 

 

Knockmoyle Hall Committee: thank everyone who supported the Boxing Night Dance, donated prizes or helped in any way. Thanks to your generosity, £800 has been presented to Air Ambulance NI.

 

 

Lourdes Hospitalité Collection: the annual collection will be taken up at Masses on 8th & 9th February. This collection enables the diocese to provide for pilgrims who wish to go on the Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes and who need care. In conjunction with World Day of the Sick and the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (11th February) you are encouraged to say the Novena Prayer (below) from 3rd to 11th February. There are Novena Cards also available in the porch.

 

 

Novena Prayer for the Sick to Our Lady of Lourdes (to be prayed for 9 consecutive days)

Immaculate Mary who appeared to Saint Bernadette at the Grotto of Lourdes, continue in our time to be Mother of Mercy, Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners and Comforter of those who are suffering.

At Lourdes, you created a sanctuary for people seeking God’s healing touch.

I come before you today, asking you to intercede with Jesus your son, for those I care about,

for those I care about, for those who have asked for prayers, for those wanting to be healed.

(mention your intentions here)

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

Saint Bernadette, pray for us.