Your Parish Newsletter for Sunday 20th September 2020.
Mass Schedule for the Week ahead:
SUNDAY MASSES;
Vigil Mass: Saturday 6.30pm & Sunday Morning 9.00am and 11.00am
WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday … No Mass this week only
Friday 7pm: Months Mind ….Wilma Dolan Cloughfin
Next Saturday Vigil Mass: 6.30pm: Jim Joe Mc Cay Cloughfin.. 1st Anniversary
All our Masses continue to be live-streamed on webcam: www.clonleighparish.com
Our 11.00am Mass on Sunday is also broadcast live on Finn Valley Radio, 95.8FM
The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in place at this time.
It is suggested that you attend any one of the above Masses throughout the week.
Please use the hand sanitiser provided as you enter the church, remain alert to social distancing and obey the signs that are there for your protection. I highly recommend people coming to Mass to wear a face covering. Your co-operation in this is much appreciated particularly with the rise in cases of Covid in our local area.
It is most important that people who are vulnerable or unwell, and especially those with any symptoms that might suggest Covid-19 infection, do not come out to Mass but, please, join us via our parish webcam.
Anniversaries:
We remember in prayer the souls of those who anniversaries occur at this time:
Elizabeth Crawford Brickfield, William Hegarty Cloughfin, James McGowan The Diamond, George Mc Gowan The Diamond, Danielle Melaugh Liskey, Peggy O’Doherty Coneyburrow,Jim Joe McCay Cloughfin
SEASON OF CREATION: 1 September – 4 October 2020 Theme: Cultivating Hope
As we journey through the Season of Creation, a time set aside by Pope Francis for all of us to reflect on and accept our individual and collective responsibility to care for all of God’s creation, we pledge our commitment to the care of our common home, in prayer:
Almighty God, we praise You!
All creatures came forth from Your all-powerful hand;
they are Yours, filled with your presence and your tender love.
Son of God, Jesus, You were formed in the womb of Mary our Mother,
You became part of this earth, walked the land with Your holy feet
and gazed upon this world with human eyes.
Holy Spirit, You accompany all creation, dwell in our hearts and inspire us to do what is good.
Triune Lord, wondrous community of infinite love,
as we contemplate You in the beauty of the universe,
show us our place in this world as channels of Your love for all the creatures of this earth,
for not one of them is forgotten in your sight.
Enlighten those who possess power and money that they may avoid the sin of indifference,
that they may love the common good, advance the weak,
give for the poor and all who cry in distress and care for this world in which we live.
O Lord, seize us with Your power and light, help us to protect all life,
to prepare for a better future,
for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace, love and beauty.
Praise be to You! Amen.
COLLECTION:
Thank you for your generosity to the collection on the 13th September which amounted to €2653.. Thank you also to those who contribute by Standing Order or through the donate button. Envelopes or cash contributions to the collection can be left in the boxes at the back of the Church any day of the week. Your ongoing financial support of the parish is much appreciated as it is vital in sustaining our parish.
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:
The new envelopes are being prepared for distribution. If anyone who does not already have envelopes would like a box please contact the office in the week ahead or you can request envelopes by simply clicking on this link: ‘Get in Touch‘ and then select Parish Envelopes from the drop-down menu.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
CHURCH DECOR GROUP:
Volunteers needed to help with the decor, flower-arranging and seasonal presentations to support the liturgy in the church in the months ahead.
If you think you can help, you are invited to come to the church next Saturday, 26th September, for a short meeting at 11.00am.
FAMILY PRAYER CARD:
The card is available at the church. Please feel free to take one and I encourage you all to join in this crusade of prayer for the family during the month of October.
THE NET:
The September edition of The Net is now available online, on www.derrydiocese.org As always, it features a wide variety of news, interesting interviews, articles and photos from parishes across the diocese. There is a ‘Remembering Bishop Lagan’ feature and a ‘Remembering John Hume’ article in the September issue. You are invited to read The Net, on the diocesan website, at your convenience.
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/
NORMAL MASS SCHEDULE in St. Patrick’s Church:
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
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, 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 morning Mass as your weekly commitment to your faith. Those who were in the habit of attending Mass daily, are still welcome to do so.
Covid-19 Protocols: Clonleigh Parish:
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: Standing Order Form 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
Download our Standing Order Form
BAPTISMS:
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/
Parish Text Group
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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