Your Parish Newsletter for Sunday 6th June 2021:
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI – THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
As part of the final blessing each time we attend Mass, we are asked to go forth in faith and love, taking up the mission of Jesus and spreading the fruits of the Eucharist. Our participation in the Eucharist at Mass unites us with Jesus and with one another in a unique and intimate way that defines our very identify as baptised children of God and our call to mission. We pray today that our familiarity with Holy Communion and with the dismissal words of the Mass will never allow us to become complacent about the everlasting gift that Jesus gave us or its centrality to the responsibilities and challenges that come with the privilege.
‘I am the living bread which has come down from heaven, says the Lord.
Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever.’
Mass Schedule for the Parish this Week:
For those who are unable to come out to church, all our Masses will continue to be available on our parish webcam, and our 11.00am Mass is also broadcast live each Sunday on Finn Valley Radio: 95.8FM
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: Mass at 10.00am
Tuesday: Mass at 9.30am
Saturday, Vigil Mass: 6.30pm Sunday: Masses at 9.00am and 11.00am
The Rosary will be recited Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.40am, before Mass.
The Rosary will be recited on Tuesday at 9.10am, before Mass.
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART:
‘Come reign within us, O Sacred Heart’
The Novena Prayer will be recited each day at our Masses above,
ending on Friday (Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus)
Each evening this week (finishing on Friday), we will have:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and quiet prayer, 7.00pm – 7.30pm
Evening Devotions, including our Novena Prayer, and Benediction, 7.30pm – 8.00pm
Everyone attending church is asked to wear a face covering, use the hand sanitiser that is available and
maintain social distancing. Please enter the church by one of the back doors and leave by the side door
that is closest to you. It is important that everyone attending feels safe and welcome in our church.
Thank you very much for your co-operation.
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK:
Saturday 12 June, 6.30pm: Sean Gallagher, Croaghan Heights (First Anniversary)
Sunday 13 June, 9.00am: Bridget Crawford, Glenfad
Sunday 13 June, 11.00am: Danny Gamble, Rossgier.
ANNIVERSARIES:
We remember in prayer the souls of those whose anniversaries occur at this time….
Agnes Mc Callion, Coneyburrow; Mary Mc Conologue, Liskey / Glasglow; Joanne O Donnell, Killea
Alan Mc Devitt, Curraghlane; William Crawford, Drummucklagh / Carrickmore
William and Elizabeth O’Brien, Lifford; Martin Connolly, Glenfad; Danny Matthewson, Gortin North.
May they rest in peace.
COLLECTION:
THANK YOU for your generosity to the collection last week, which amounted to €2,378. Envelopes / weekly contributions can be left in the baskets inside the doors any morning of the week at Mass time. For those unable to attend Mass you can drop your envelope into the Parochial House letter box at any time. Sincere thanks also to those who contribute to the weekly collection by Standing Order. Standing Orders for the month of May amounted to £460. Your ongoing generosity to the parish is very much appreciated.
Download our Standing Order Form here.
You can also request envelopes by simply clicking on this link: ‘Get in Touch‘ and then select Parish Envelopes from the drop-down menu.
IRISH CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER:
The sale of the Irish Catholic got under way last weekend at our Masses. Thank you to those who purchased it and to those who promoted it at each of our Masses. We purchased 20 copies and sold the 20 so, for the time being, we will have 20 copies available each week for those who would like to purchase one and we can monitor the demand as we go along. The cost is €2. Thank you!
SACRED HEART MESSENGER:
I requested and have received thirty complimentary copies of the July edition of the Sacred Heart Messenger. These are available at the back of the church. You are welcome to pick one up. There is a Subscription facility on the second last page. If you are interested in purchasing the Messenger on a regular basis, please complete this section and drop it in to Lorna in the parish office or to myself or Hugh in the church or to me at the Parochial House. If there is enough interest, we can have the Messenger available for purchase from August onwards. Thank you.
SACRAMENTAL DATES:
Below are the intended dates for the sacraments in our parish.
Apologies again for all the uncertainties and changes that have had to be made with regard to dates.
First Confessions will take place as follows:
Monday 14 June, at 6.00pm in the church for Lifford NS Second Class and Cloughfin NS Second Class
Wednesday 16 June at 6.00pm in the church for Murlog NS Second Class.
Confirmations will take place the weekend of 4 and 5 September.
First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday 11 September.
(Classes will be informed of the times in due course).
CHARITABLE DONATIONS (GIFT AID) SCHEME:
Sincere thanks again to those who returned CHY3 forms to me during the past week. It is very much appreciated. I invite anyone who may be eligible but has not yet signed up, to consider doing so. Remember, there is no extra cost to you!
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER:
Catholic Engaged Encounter are hosting a ‘Zoom’ online Marriage Preparation course from 11-12 September 2021. This 2-day course aimed at helping couples preparing for marriage to discovering ways to enrich their relationship. For Information / Booking: marriageencounter.ie or 048 276 38512.
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL:
On Wednesday evening of this week I met with the Parish Financial Council. Matters discussed included the upcoming graveyard extension project and indoor toilets, upgrades to the Community Hall, fundraising, Charitable Donations (Gift Aid) Scheme and the future of Boyagh old school.
Graveyard Extension and Indoor Toilets projects: With Diocesan and County Council permission now having been granted, and contractor expressions of interest having been submitted following invitation via the parish newsletter, the tender process will commence shortly.
Charitable Donations Scheme (Gift Aid): With a great response to date from parishioners eligible to sign up, the completion of Revenue documentation to enable claims to be made is a work in progress that is now nearing completion and we should be in a position to make our first claim within the next few weeks.
Community Hall: Some upgrades of a minor nature are being and will be carried out, with the assistance of grant aid, to ensure the hall is kept in good condition. It is hoped that more groups will seek to use the hall in the coming year, so that the hall will be a well-used and useful facility for the parish community.
Boyagh old school: Arrangements are being made to have the school site tidied up in the coming weeks. With the help of legal advice and assistance, it is hoped that suitable rental arrangements can be made in due course. This is a work-in-progress.
Fundraising: It is hoped to set up a fundraising working group in the parish, with members from the different areas of the parish involved. With the capital works projects coming up, it is hoped that some fundraising activities will generate income to help to meet the costs. To this end, I would welcome volunteers who would be interested in becoming part of a parish fundraising working group. Please let me know if you are interested.
I am very grateful to the members of the Parish Finance Council for their support, good advice and counsel.
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ONLINE CONTRIBUTIONS:
Donate to the Church in the following ways:
1. Parish Envelopes
2. Standing Order. Download this easy to fill form: Standing Order Form – Send to or email to the Parish Office: clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org
3. Online donation via our website.
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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SAFEGUARDING:
The Derry Diocesan Liaison Person, to whom any safeguarding concerns or allegations should be
communicated is: Ms Marie Gormley, Email: marie.gormley@derrydiocese.org Tel: 07596 500 793