Sunday 14th September 2008

The Triumph of the Cross

 

Jesus said: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life.” People today struggle with the idea of whether there is a God at all. Our faith teaches us, not only that there is a God, but that God is passionately in love with each one of us. God wants everything that is good and best for each of us. That is why he sent his Son, Jesus Christ, not just as a teacher but as one who literally put his life on the line to show us the way to the fullness of life. The Triumph of the Cross is not the triumph of power but of love. Our love relationships will bring us through suffering too but they will lead us to life. So many people are lost in themselves. The only way to life for them and for all of us is the way of love. As Christians we have the responsibility of living that way in our families and in our faith community. That is the challenge week by week.

 

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 

 

 

 

Sunday 14th September

 

Feast of the Triumph of the Cross

 

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 973 & Proper p 1124

 

First Reading Numbers 21:4-9
Moses interceded for the people and the Lord answered him.

 

Second Reading Philippians 2:6-11
Christ humbled himself, therefore God raised him high.

 

Gospel John 3:13-17
God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son.

 

 

Please leave notices for next week’s bulletin with Josephine on or before
7.30pm Wed evening. Email johassan@btinternet.com tel 77781627

 

 

WEEKDAY MASS IN ST JOSEPH’S
Mass as usual during the week

 

 

 

LAST WEEKS COLLECTION
Thank you for your generosity
St Joseph’s £789 and £268
St Mary’s £580 and £291

 

 

READERS FOR ST. JOSEPH’S
Sat 20th Sept Sheena McGrellis Dee McGrellis
Sun 21st Sept Sorcha O’Hara Emma McCormick

 

READERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 20th Sept Marie McCloskey
Sun 21st Sept Patricia McTaggart

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 20th Sept – Team 3 (weekdays) – Nicole Farren, Trudy Farren, Clodagh Simpson, Anna-Marie Murphy, Ciara McCloskey

 

Sun 21st Sept – Team 4 – Luanne McGrellis, Emma O’Neill, Ellie McGrellis, Aedan McGrellis

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST. PETER & ST PAUL’S
Starting Sun 21st Sept – Padraic Morahan, Caolan O’Hara, Cliona Donaghy, Olivia Donaghy

 

 

 

ST JOSEPH’S – JUNIOR CHOIR – Practice has now resumed but has been changed to Wednesday afternoons at 5.00pm in the main Chapel. The Junior Choir is open to all those in Primary 3 upwards. New members are welcome.

 

 

WEDDINGS - Anyone who has arranged a wedding with Fr. John or Fr. Walter please contact Fr. Eamon soon… your dates and times are secure but Fr. Eamon needs to meet with you all to make sure all your civil and church papers are in order. This is a very important notice

 

 

BANAGHER DAM WALK

The local Cancer Research group are holding their annual Banagher Dam walk on Saturday 27th September at 1.30pm. Anyone wishing to take part can get a sponsor form by contacting either Ann Canning on 028777 41896 or Anne Marie O’Hagan on 028777 41137.

FEENY MEDICAL PRACTICE – will be closed from 12.30pm on Wednesday 17th September as part of the Western Board’s Protected Learning time. As will all health centres in the Western Board Area. Anyone wishing to collect a prescription from the Health Centre must do so before 12 noon. Western Urgent Care will cover for all emergencies on that afternoon. Patients are asked to note that this is emergency cover only and not to be used for routine requests. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

 

 

SALSA DANCING – 10 week beginners class starts Tuesday 16th September in Feeny Community Hall. Each Session runs from 7.30pm to 9.00pm and cost is £2.00…… Everyone Welcome

AEROBICS now on in St Mary’s Primary School, Altinure on Monday and Wednesday nights at 8.30pm