NOVEMBER – MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2022
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
GOSPEL: ST LUKE 21:5-19
St Luke’s Gospel passage today reminds us of the finite nature of all that we plan for and build up on our earthly journey, as opposed to the infinite nature of the destiny that God has planned for all of us. Jesus asks us to prepare and be ready for that day so that, when the time comes, God will not be a stranger to us: we will know Him intimately through prayer, through the sacraments and through witnessing to the values of the Gospel in our day to day lives.
The resistance and obstacles that Jesus said His followers would encounter have not lost their relevance and, in a world full of distractions, it isn’t always easy for us to allow the message of the Gospel to permeate everything we say and do. Making choices that are Christ-centred often takes courage, especially in the face of opposition, but Jesus reassures us:
“Your endurance will win you your lives” (Luke 21:19)
MASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10.00am. Tuesday: 9.30am
Rosary commences 20 minutes before Mass (morning Masses)
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
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Seamus Gallen, late of Albert Terrace, Lifford
As a parish faith community, we offer our sympathy and our prayerful support to Eugene, Bebe and Ann, to the nieces and nephews, and to the wider family circle and friends of Seamus, whose Funeral Mass took place in St Patrick’s on Monday. May he rest in peace.
MASS INTENTIONS:
Wednesday 16 November, 10.00am: Jonathan Quinn, The Roughan
Saturday 19 November, 6.30pm:
Month’s Mind Mass for Rosemary & Kevin Martin, Croaghan Heights and Coleen Martin.
ANNIVERSARIES:
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in peace:
Mary Quigley, Guystown; John French, Braide; Annie McNelis, Cavan Hill; Pauline Lynch, Coneyburrow
Kathleen & Gerry Crawford, Glenview Porthall; Marie Breslin, Glenfad; James McGettigan, Tamnawood
Georgie Simpson, Chestnut Grove; Joe Gallagher, Gortgrannagh; Laura Harte, Ballyduff Tce;
Isobel O Doherty, Derry; Sean & Nellie Brennan, Coneyburrow Road; John & Elizabeth Barron, Ballyshannon;
John Clarke, Lifford, John Brennan, Ballindrait
We remember also those who were recently enrolled in the Derry Diocesan Society,
who will be remembered in prayer at our Sunday Masses for these next three weekends:
Leo Friel, Drumbuoy, Fr Hugh Behan, Butcher St, Eddie O’Kane, Cavanacaw House,
Madeline Gallagher, Croaghan Heights, Charles Gallagher, Drumleen, Martin Duffy, Coolatee,
Margo Matthews, Sion Mills, Edward Crawford, Porthall, Anne McElhinney, The Diamond, Bridget McDermott, Braide.
COLLECTION:
THANK YOU for your generosity in last week’s collection, which amounted to €2,183. Thank you also for your contributions to the graveyard collection, which amounted to £710.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CHILDREN:
Please remember that our next Do This In Memory Mass is next Sunday, 20 November, at 11.00am. You are asked this coming week to help prepare your child for next Sunday’s Mass, with the help of the Grapevine and your Thumb book. Bring along the Thumb book to Mass, as it has the responses to the prayers in it.
As you know, the children are asked to bring a fallen leaf. The children will place the leaves in our special November Prayer Corner for those who have died. The children’s candles will burn during Mass.
VISITATION OF THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND will take place this week, starting each day at 11.00am:
Monday – Ballindrait, Tober & Cloughfin;
Wednesday – Rossgier, Coolatee, Porthall & Cavan Hill;
Thursday – Murlog, Lifford & Coneyburrow;
Friday – Letterkenny Road, Croaghan Heights & Drumboy.
Please let your family member or neighbour know. If there is anyone who is not normally visited but would like me to call, please do let me know, and I will be more than happy to bring you the Eucharist.
UPCOMING PROJECT:
I am delighted to report that, with planning permission from Donegal Co Council in place, diocesan approval in place and all the preliminary and planning work complete, we are now in a position to proceed with the indoor-toilet project at our church. A copy of the Plan for the indoor-toilet facility is available for you to see on the noticeboard at the back of the church. It is intended that work will commence this week. While this project is being undertaken, the side door (next to the graveyard) will be out of use. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
I wish to record my sincere appreciation to Mr John Masterson for his expertise and direction. It provides great peace of mind, knowing that care and attention is being given to all the necessary aspects and details.
DONEGAL ETB’s 2022 Further Education and Training Fair:
In the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on Wednesday 23 November, from 7-9pm, or Thursday 24 November, from 10am-2pm. The Fair is open to everyone who would like information on the wide range of full time, part-time, evening and online education and training opportunities offered by Donegal ETB’s FET Service. Tutors and advisers available to talk through the comprehensive range of opportunities. For more information, tel 074 9178088 or email adultguidance@donegaletb.ie.
LOUGH DERG is recruiting a Senior Vessels Skipper with General Maintenance Duties. Main duties will be the safe and courteous transportation of pilgrims and staff to and from Station Island, along with the maintenance of the Lough Derg fleet of steel-built commercial passenger Vessels. Closing Date for completed applications is Friday 18 November, at 12.00noon. Application Pack available on the Lough Derg website, www.loughderg.org/jobs or email: admin@loughderg.org – Phone: +353 (0)7198 61518.
SACRAMENTAL DATES 2023:
Confirmation: Saturday 11 March, at 11.00am. First Holy Communion: Saturday 13 May, at 11.00am.
‘LEARNING ABOUT THE MASS’ CORNER:
QUMEN: I was listening really well at Mass last Sunday because it was my Gran’s anniversary – she was two years dead and mum said the priest would be praying for her, during the Prayer of the Faithful.
KATH: What’s Prayer of the Faithful?
QUMEN: Well, after the Creed, about five or six different prayer intentions are read out by the person who did the Readings. On Sunday, there was a prayer for Pope Francis and everyone who leads us in our faith. There was a prayer for peace in the world. There was a prayer for the sick and then there was a short time of silence when we could all remember our own prayer intentions. After each prayer the Reader said, “Lord hear us” and we all answered “Lord graciously hear us”. Then the priest said the prayer for people who have died, and that’s when I heard my Gran’s name called out. It felt very special.
KATH: That was nice. I’m sure it made your mum happy.
KATH & QUMEN: Maybe when we’re old enough to read, we’ll be up at the sanctuary in the church leading the Prayer of the Faithful!
Do This In Memory:
So, next week, boys and girls, we have our Do This In Memory Mass. I am very much looking forward to you joining me and to your participation in our Mass. As you know, in November, we remember in a very special way our family members, neighbours and friends who have died. To help us in praying for the dead at our Mass, you are asked to bring along a fallen leaf. There is no shortage of fallen leaves these days. You will be asked to place it at the special Prayer Corner in our church for remembering the dead.
Your special candle will burn during our Mass.
I hope some of you have set up a special Prayer Corner, a Sacred Space, in your house, to help you and your family pray for your loved ones who have died.
‘Eternal rest grant on to them, O Lord. May they rest in peace.’
Access the Readings on our parish website:
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
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