SUNDAY 8th September 2024:
J U B I L E E Y E A R 2 0 2 4
St Patrick, pray for us.
MASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:
MONDAY Rosary, 9.40am Mass, 10.00am
TUESDAY Rosary, 9.10am Mass, 9.30am
THURSDAY Rosary, 9.40am Mass, 10.00am
FRIDAY Rosary, 9.40am Mass, 10.00am
SATURDAY Vigil Mass, 6.30pm
SUNDAY Mass, 10.00am
Please note: there will be no Wednesday morning Mass in St Patrick’s. There is an 8.00am Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road, Strabane, each weekday, and a 10.00am Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane, each weekday. You are very welcome to attend.
(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.
All Masses are livestreamed on our webcam; The 10.00am Mass on Sunday is broadcast by Finn Valley Radio, 95.8FM one hour later at 11.00am
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ANNIVERSARIES:
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in peace:
Danny McDaid, Curraghalane/Strabane; Sarah Richmond, Cavanacor/Strabane; Mary McDaid, Porthall
Gerry Whyte, Gallows Lane; Carmel Devenney, Coneyburrow; James Burns, Lifford Common
Robert Porter, Coolatee; Catherine O’Brien, The Roughan; Joseph Crawford, Burnley
James Crawford, Burnley; Maggie Doherty, Gortgrannagh.
MASS INTENTIONS:
Friday 13 September, 10.00am: Ned Rodgers, Croaghan Heights.
THANK YOU for your generosity in last week’s collection, which amounted to £1,201. Thank you also to those who contribute by Standing Order.
PLEASE NOTE UPCOMING DATES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR BAPTISMS IN THE PARISH:
Saturday 21 September, 5 October and 19 October. Time: 2.00pm.
RETIRED PRIESTS’ COLLECTION:
This annual collection will be taken up at our Masses next weekend (14/15 September). As the number of retired priests in the diocese increases (currently 27), this collection is a small but vital element of the funds needed to meet increasing sustenance costs each year. Your generosity will be very much appreciated. Thank you.
SEASON OF CREATION 1 SEPTEMBER – 4 OCTOBER:
Theme: To Hope and Act with Creation.” (cf Rom 8:22).
As we enter the second week of the Season of Creation the Gospel text today invites each of us to explore how to be open to community, touch and change:
The community notices the plight of the deaf man who had an impediment in his speech and they bring him to Jesus for healing. The Season of Creation encourages local communities to become aware of the cry of the earth and to act on its behalf – in the same way as this man was cared for by the community.
Jesus healed the man: He touched him, spoke with him and drew him out of isolation – actions full of tenderness and symbolism. In this encounter with Jesus, the deaf man and, indeed, the community, experienced a profound interior conversion.
The Gospel invites interior conversion. A change of heart is what Pope Francis calls for today in our relationship with creation: without a change from within, there will be no enduring change in our lifestyle but, “to love God we must love what God loves.” In St Mark’s Gospel it was the community who brought the deaf man for healing: they were open to and wanted change.
In this Season of Creation, are we willing to take action that shows we care for our environment? What kind of things do we notice that could be done in our community that would make a difference? What practical changes could we be part of making, as individuals and as parish community?
In this Season of Creation, St Francis of Assisi, pray for us.
THE NET:
The September edition of The Net is available at the doors of our church. As always, it contains a wide range of interesting articles, news-stories, interviews and photographs. It is also available online.
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, STRABANE – European Heritage Open Day:
As part of European Heritage Open Days 2024, there will be a Guided Tour of the Church of the Immaculate Conception next Sunday, 15 September, from 2.30 – 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome – come along to find out more about the history and restoration of this beautiful church.
BLESSING OF MOTORCYCLES:
All are very welcome to the annual blessing of motorcycles next Sunday, 15 September, in St Aengus’ Church, Burt, at 1.30pm, followed by a bike-ride to RNLI Station, Ned’s Point, Buncrana, for refreshments. Donations on the day will be in aid of RNLI. Fr Gerry Sweeney will celebrate Mass in St Patrick’s Chapel, Dungiven, at 11:30am that morning: any and all bikers are welcome to come along to this Mass and then proceed to Burt for the brief blessing service.
DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK:
Bishop McKeown will lead the Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 28 September. Mass with Anointing of the Sick will take place at 3:00pm in the main Basilica. Many of you enjoyed the Parish Jubilee Pilgrimage to Knock in August but, for those for whom this was not possible, the diocesan pilgrimage may be your opportunity to visit Knock on pilgrimage this year!
LOUGH DERG:
One-Day Retreats on Station Island: September: Tue 10 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 | Sat 21 | Sun 22. Visit www.loughderg.org/pilgrimageretreatbooking/ Cost €45. Booking essential.
RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE:
We look forward to the visit of the Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes next month, in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, on 13 and 14 October. This very first pilgrimage of the Relics of St Bernadette through Ireland has already begun, and the relics are journeying through every diocese in the country during these two months of September and October. This once-in-a-lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes in their own diocese. Full details of the itinerary for this very special event will be published shortly. St Bernadette, pray for us.
WE PRAY GOD’S BLESSING on the children and staff of our three schools as they settle into the new school year, remembering especially those who are just starting school for the first time:
God of all wisdom,
we praise You for gifting children with curiosity and learning.
Give to all school-children, teachers, and assistant staff a clear sense of Your presence.
May they feel that presence throughout this school year.
Guide their choices, their quest for knowledge, and their relationships.
Most of all, guide all in the knowledge of Your enduring love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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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.
Parish Contact Details:
REV MICHAEL McCAUGHEY PP, Tel 004428 7188 2274
REV EDWARD GALLAGHER CC, 6 Orchard Park, Murlog, Lifford Co. Donegal F93 VYA5
Tel: 074 9142022 or Email: freddiegallagher@hotmail.com
REV DECLAN BOLAND, Tel 004428 7188 3293
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