NOVEMBER – MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord
SUNDAY 12th November 2023:
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME
In this month of November, when we remember our deceased loved ones in a special way, and we approach the end of the Liturgical Year, the Scripture readings make reference to end times, with teaching on being watchful and being prepared.
In the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids that we hear today, the bridegroom in the parable is Jesus. The bridesmaids are, in effect, all of us. An important aspect to note is that the ten bridesmaids did not set out as ‘five and five’ (five sensible and five foolish) – all ten set out (as one) as invited guests of the bridegroom. In the same way, all of us are ‘invited guests’ in God’s kingdom. The parable, therefore, speaks to all of us (not half of us). The Gospel invites all of us to be prudent in our response to God’s calling and reminds of our own individual responsibility to ‘be ready’, to ‘be prepared’, to ‘be wise’: “Stay awake, because you do not know either the day or the hour.”
MASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:
Monday, 10.00am
Tuesday, 9.30am
Wednesday, 10.00am
Thursday, 10.00am
Friday, 10.00am
(The Rosary is normally recited by the congregation 20 minutes prior to the midweek morning Mass). As always, you are invited to come along to this special time of parish prayer
and blessing in our church.
Saturday: Vigil Mass, 6.30pm.
Sunday: Mass at 10.00am
All Masses are livestreamed on our webcam; 10.00am Mass on Sunday is broadcast by Finn Valley Radio, 95.8FM
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ANNIVERSARIES:
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in peace:
Pauline Lynch, Coneyburrow; Brigid Masterson, Legandara; Charlie Dolan, Ardnasool
John Brennan, Ballindrait; Susan Carlin, Glenfad; Kathleen Crawford, Porthall
George Simpson, Chestnut Park; Joe Gallagher, Porthall; Philomena Mc Loone, Birdstown
John French, Braide; John Clarke, Croaghan Heights.
We pray for the souls of those recently enrolled in the Derry Diocesan Society:
Margaret Edmundson, Drumbuoy; Maurice Foley, Rossgier; Eddie Connolly, Cavanacor
Jimmy O’Donovan, Ballyduff Park; Holly Gormley, Strabane; Louis Malone, Coneyburrow Road
Elma Kelly, Croaghan Heights; Martin McKnight, Gallows Lane
MASS INTENTIONS:
Monday 13 November, 10.00am: Annie McNelis, Cavan Hill
Tuesday 14 November, 9.30pm: Marie Breslin, Glenfad
Saturday 18 November, 6.30pm: Month’s Mind Mass for Declan Doherty, Strabane
Sunday 19 November, 10.00am: First Anniversary, Kitty Kelly, Braide; Jonathan Quinn, The Roughan.
THANK YOU as always for your generosity in last week’s collection, which amounted to: €1,767. Thank you also for contributions to the Cemetery Sunday collection, amounting to €377.00
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, neighbour or friend know that I will be calling. If there is anyone who is currently not attended but would like to be included, could you (or a family member) please let me know and I will be more than delighted to call with you and to bring you the Eucharist.
DECEASED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S MASS:
The Annual Diocesan Mass for deceased children and young people will be celebrated by Bishop McKeown in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, today, Sunday, at 7.00pm. There will be an opportunity to write the name of your deceased loved one(s) before Mass. All are welcome to attend. You can also view this Mass on the St Eugene’s Cathedral webcam.
DAY RETREAT OF PRAYER for the Relief of the Souls in Purgatory, will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, this Friday, 17 November, 10.00am – 3.00pm. Cost for the day, including light lunch, £15. For bookings, telephone 028 71 262 512.
‘NEW TO YOU’:
Clonleigh Parish Church of Ireland is hosting a ‘New to You’ Sale on Saturday 25 November, at St Lugadius Church Hall, 1.00 – 3.00pm. Clothes, toys, books, bric-a-brac, home-baking and much more. Everyone welcome!
PADRAIG NAOMH LEIFEAR GAA:
The AGM of the club is taking place on Sunday 26 November, at 6.00pm, in the Club House, The Roughan, Lifford. There will be a number of committee roles to be filled for the incoming year including the role of Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary, as a number of committee members are stepping down from their roles after a long and distinguished service to the club. The club is lucky to have many experienced, loyal and committed volunteers; however, we can never have enough help and we are always looking for more volunteers to put themselves forward to join the committee, the coaching team or to help around the club as we continue to provide sports for our all our teams.
PARENTS OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CHILDREN:
Our next Do This In Memory Mass is on Sunday, 26 November, at 11.00am. In this month of November, when we remember in a special way our loved ones who have died, the children are asked to bring a fallen leaf along to this Mass, in memory of a loved one(s) from their family who have died. The children will place the leaves in our special November Prayer Corner for those who have died.
Our Parish Prayer is prayed by the congregation each morning, at our weekday Masses.
I invite you all to make it part of your daily prayer:
God our Father, pour forth Your Holy Spirit on our parish.
Guide us in Your ways, grant us Your vision.
Be our wisdom. Open our hearts and minds to Your Holy Word,
strengthen us with the Holy Eucharist, our food for the journey.
Help us to be people of prayer,
trusting in Your constant presence in the challenges that we face.
With Your help, may our parish always be a place where
Your love is known, Your light shines and our parish families grow together in faith and mission.
We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
St Patrick, pray for us.
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
Parish website: www.clonleighparish.com
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SAFEGUARDING NOTICE:
If you have any concerns about safeguarding children or adults in need of protection within the Church, please contact Marie Gormley, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person, on 07596 500793 or by email on marie.gormley@derrydiocese.org