SUNDAY 31st JULY 2022
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
In the parable of the Rich Fool in St Luke’s Gospel, which we hear today, Jesus does not condemn riches, but calls on us to reflect on the value that we place on worldly treasures as opposed to focusing on being rich in the sight of God. The parable calls on us to think on how best to use the God-given gifts, talents and material possessions with which we are blessed. We are asked to make these profitable and fruitful by using them to help others on their journey, rather than for our own good, and to help others to get to know Jesus better.
“Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God’s creature. What you are in His sight is what you are and nothing more.
Remember that, when you leave this earth, you can take nothing you have received,
but only what you have given; a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage.”
(St Francis of Assisi)
MASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10.00am. Tuesday: 9.30am
Friday: 10.00am and 7.00pm (Month’s Mind Mass for John McGinley, Croaghan Heights).
The Rosary will commence twenty minutes before our weekday Mass.
Saturday: Vigil Mass, 6.30pm. Sunday morning: Mass at 9.00am and 11.00am
For those who are unable to come out to church, all our Masses 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
MASS INTENTIONS:
Sunday 7 August: 9.00am, Gerry Crossan, Boyah; 11.00am, Patsy Friel, Braide.
ANNIVERSARIES:
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in peace:
Paddy Chaney, Gortin North; Emmet McGhee, Gortin North; Brenda McDermot, Drumboy
May Doherty, Ardnasool; Edward O’Brien, The Rohan; Joseph Colhoun, Beechwood
Davy Crotty, Coneyburrow; Ella Doherty, Lifford Common; Sean Tinney, Ardnaglass.
WORLD YOUTH DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LISBON, AUGUST 2023:
This pilgrimage is a gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church and an intense moment of evangelisation for the youth world. Expressions of interest are now being taken: visit derrydiocese.org website or @derryyouth Facebook page. If you have any questions, please email Lizzie Rea, Diocesan Youth Coordinator, at: lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org
THE MONTHLY MATT TALBOT ‘Freedom from addiction’ Mass takes place this Monday, 1 August, at 7:30pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry. At this Mass prayers are said for all those battling addiction, their families and all those affected by addiction in any way. Those enrolled in the Matt Talbot Prayer Society are remembered in prayer; if you would like to enrol yourself or somebody else, please visit www.matttalbotprayersociety.com or phone 028 71262894. Mass can be viewed on the St Eugene’s Cathedral parish webcam.
WEEKEND RETREAT for those interested in serving the Lord as a priest in the Diocese of Derry: 26-28 August. For information and reservation, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O’Hagan, PP Moville, at pgoh2111@gmail.com or at 0035374 9382057.
NAOMH PÁDRAIG GAA Leifear Car Park Bingo returns this August Bank Holiday Monday (1 Aug): Naomh Pádraig Clubhouse, F93 WP22. Books €10 for a single book and €15 for a double. Over €1,000 in prizes to be won on the night. Come early, Eyes Down at 6.30pm sharp! Seating also available in the clubhouse.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: SATURDAY 6th AUGUST 2022:
Bus leaving the church at 8.15am. You are asked to be there in good time. Please contact James on 085 8767999 or Louise on 086 0567455 with any enquiries. You are asked to keep in your prayer next Saturday all who are travelling to Knock on the parish pilgrimage. We too will remember, at the Shrine, the prayer intentions of all our parishioners. Our Lady of Knock, pray for us.
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The Daily Mass Readings are also on our website: https://clonleighparish.com/todays-mass-readings/ . Alternatively, just google Clonleigh Parish readings.
The Daily Mass Readings are also on our website: https://clonleighparish.com/todays-mass-readings/ . Alternatively, just google Clonleigh Parish readings.
Parish Contact Details:
Parish Priest: Fr Colm O’Doherty Parochial House: 074-9142022
Mobile: 0833665530
Parish Office – Secretary: Lorna Porter @ 074-9142001
Email: clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org
Parish website: www.clonleighparish.com
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