Your Parish Newsletter for Sunday 26th July 2020.
Anniversaries:
We remember in prayer those whose Anniversaries are at this time:
Paul Harte Ballyduff, Tommy Campbell Coneyburrow, Willie Curran Ballindrait, Susan Lafferty Ballindrait, Bertie McCosker Ballyduff, Eddie Lynch Ballindrait, Emmet McGhee Gortin North, Edward O’Brien Lifford, John Alphonus Brolly & Brendan Brolly Cloughfin.
Anniversary Masses for this week:
Sunday 26th July 11am:
John Alphonus Brolly & Brendan Brolly
Collection:
Thank you to everyone who have returned their envelopes this is very much appreciated.
The planned giving collection amounted to €2493.58
Congratulations to all the boys and girls who celebrated their First Penance and First Holy Communion on Friday and Saturday. Even though we are living in very different times and have had to make some necessary changes to the usual format of celebration, it was great to be able to come together to be part of this wonderful moment in the faith journeys of these young people. Thank you to all who helped in any way to make it such a memorable occasion.
We ask God’s blessing on all the boys and girls and on their families in the years ahead as they take up their new place in the life of the parish faith community. May they grow deeper in their faith through the strength of the Holy Eucharist and in their desire to receive the Lord in Communion as often as they can.
Upcoming Parish Event:
CONFIRMATION:
The sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in the parish on Saturday 15th August. In preparation for all who are receiving the sacrament this year, a special Afternoon of Reflection will take place on Sunday 9th August in the parish community centre in Lifford (beside Lifford NS) from 2.30 pm until 4.30pm.
Please note that all children who are presenting for Confirmation need to attend this event because it will also be the time when they will have to register for the sacrament. They are asked to bring their own pen or pencil as there will be some writing exercises to be undertaken and also to bring their own refreshments, especially water or juice if needs be.
It will also be essential that they will have chosen a name of a Saint as their Confirmation name, as this will form part of the afternoon exercises.
The times for Confirmation on Saturday 15th August are as follows:
10.30 am. Murlog NS
1.30 pm. Cloughfin NS and Lifford NS
Free to download Magazines:
The Net – July/August 2020
The July/August 2020 edition of ‘The Net’, the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in parishes and schools within the Diocese of Derry.
Download the August edition of ‘Messenger Magazine’ for free:
Covid-19 Protocols: Clonleigh Parish:
Please assist our faith community by observing the protocols which have been put in place as a consequence of Covid-19 and for the safety of all. Thank you.
The current Clonleigh Parish protocols can be viewed by following the link to this page on our website and we recommend that you regularly check this page for any new updates:
https://clonleighparish.com/2020/07/19/covid-19-guidelines-and-protocol-for-clonleigh-parish/
ONLINE CONTRIBUTIONS:
Donate to the Church in the following ways:
1. Parish Envelopes
2. Online donation via our website. Click the Donate button below.
3. Standing Order. Set up a standing order through your online banking portal or – Download this form: SO_Mandate_Lifford_23-04-2020Download and send it to the Parish Office and we will contact the bank on your behalf. Or email to the Parish Office: clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org
Sunday Mass Readings:
If you would like to download a copy of the Sunday Mass Readings, you can do so by following the link below on our website:
https://clonleighparish.com/sundays-mass-readings/
SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE:
Effective until further notice.
Saturday Vigil Mass at 6:30 pm
Sunday Morning Mass at 9:00 am Mass at 11:00 am
Monday - Friday Mass at 9:30 am
Monday & Thursday Mass at 7:00 pm
Please remember that all Masses are on the webcam:
https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Also in addition to the webcam, you can listen to our 11.00am Sunday Mass on Finn Valley FM – 95.8FM or worldwide via their website.
Please note that that collection boxes will be available at each Mass so that you can make your weekly contribution.
In order to keep everyone safe, and because some of our parishioners may be a little fearful of coming into a larger crowd, there are two additional Masses in the Summer Schedule. The Bishops have agreed to suspend the ’Sunday’ obligation during this time. To assist people, everyone who is part of our faith community is asked to attend one Mass in the week if you feel able to do so. e.g. You may decide to attend the Monday morning Mass, or the Thursday evening Mass as your weekly commitment to your faith. Those who were in the habit of attending Mass daily, are still welcome to do so.
BAPTISMS:
During this Summer Schedule, Fr Colm is happy to facilitate Baptisms as much as possible. Please contact the Parish Office directly via the ‘Get in Touch’ section of the website.
MARRIAGE CEREMONIES:
If anyone needs to book a date for their wedding, please contact Fr Colm or the Parish Office directly via the ‘Get in Touch‘ section of the website.
https://clonleighparish.com/get-in-touch/
WhatsApp Parish Text Service
You are welcome to join the Clonleigh Parish Text Service on WhatsApp. We will send you a text when we update our website with the Parish Newsletter etc. And you can link in to read the latest updates.
Follow this link to receive updates to your mobile:
You can easily join/mute/leave/rejoin the group whenever you please.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JgVd2VgJmmq8kFKaoGiNzK
Parish Contact Details:
Parish Priest: Fr Colm @ 074-9142022
Fr Colm Mobile: 0833665530
Parish Office – Secretary: Lorna Porter @ 074-9142001
Email: clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org
Parish website: www.clonleighparish.com
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