Parishes of Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C – 19th January 2025
Parish Clergy
Fr Michael McCaughey, PP: (028) 71882274 / (028) 71883293
Fr Eddie Gallagher, CC: (074) 91 42022 Fr Declan Boland (priest in residence)
Email: leckpatrickparish@derrydiocese.org; Website: www.leckpatrickparish.com
Email: strabaneparish@derrydiocese.org; Website: www.camusparish.com
Email: clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org; Website: www.clonleighparish.com
Thoughts on the Gospel
The turning of water into wine at a wedding in Cana is the first recorded miracle of Jesus. It is a testament to His divine authority, compassion, and willingness to meet our needs, even in the simplest of ways. This passage offers rich insights about trusting in God’s timing, recognising His power, and experiencing the abundance of His grace. The miracle also shows us that God’s provision is not just sufficient, it is abundant. Jesus didn’t merely provide enough wine to save face; He provided an overflow of the best wine. Similarly, when we invite Him into our lives, He doesn’t just meet our needs; He blesses us beyond measure, offering peace, joy, and grace in abundance.
The transformation of water into wine points to Jesus’ ultimate mission: to transform hearts and lives. Just as the ordinary water became extraordinary wine, Jesus takes the ordinary elements of our lives and infuses them with His divine purpose. This passage challenges us to trust God with our needs, surrender to His timing, and open our hearts to His transformative work. When we do, we experience the fullness of His grace — a grace that doesn’t just meet the moment but overflows into eternity.
Let us bring our needs, great and small, to Jesus, trusting that He will
respond in His perfect way and time. And let us live in the joy of
His abundant grace, knowing that He can turn even the most ordinary
aspects of our lives into something extraordinary.
Children from St Mary’s PS, Cloughcor who are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation this year, will take part in 5 pm Mass on Saturday 18th January in St Mary’s Church, Cloughcor. All children and their families are invited to attend.
Children from St Catherine’s PS who are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation this year and their families are invited to Mass on Sunday 26th January at 12.15 pm in Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane.
Do This in Memory Masses Children and families of those in 2nd class making their First Holy Communion this year are invited to join the parish community for Mass on Sunday 19th Jan at 11 am in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog.
33 Days of Family Prayer Bishop McKeown continues leading the diocese in 33 days of Family Prayer towards Consecration to Jesus Christ through Mary, as part of a diocesan programme for the Jubilee Year of 2025, Pilgrims of Hope. It is being delivered on the Diocese of Derry Facebook each evening at 7 pm until 11th February. Visit https://www.derrydiocese.org/news/invitation-33-days-of-family-prayer
Requiescant in Pace As a parish faith community, we offer our sympathy to the family and friends of Margaret Madden (nee McCaul), Church View & Hazelwood;
Maesi Lafferty (nee McCrossan), Camus Park & Denaglese Road;
Eamon McBrearty, Scotland.
Anniversaries Kathleen O’Kane, Neil Coyle, Nan McMackin, Don Carlin, Brigid Breslin, Marty Quinn, Carmel Devine, Annie Winters, Christina Harkin, Anthony Hannigan, Peggy Conwell, Jamsie Lynch, Eileen Wilson, Brian McNamee, Tim Boyle, Seamus Gallagher, Bridget Clarke, Charlie Clarke, Peggy Lafferty, John McFeely, Elizabeth Smith, Magalene Melaugh, James Stevenson, James Devine, Jimmy & Patsy Patton, Charlie Stewart, Celine Hughes. May they rest in peace.
Mass Intentions for St Patrick’s, Murlog on
Saturday 25th January at 6.30 pm:
Willie Doherty, Porthall (1st anniversary);
Sunday 26th January at 11 am: Mass will be offered for the soul of Eamon McBrearty, Scotland who passed away recently.
Thank You for your generosity to the offertory collections on Sunday 12th January
Leckpatrick: £1,530; Clonleigh: €1,773.54 (Euro); Camus: £1935
Thank you also to those who contribute by standing order.
Readings for Sunday 26th January: 1st reading: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6. 8-10: Psalm: 18:8-10,15; 2nd reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31a; Gospel: Luke 4: 14-21
Saints of the Coming Week: Monday: St Fabian, pope & martyr, St Sebastian, martyr, St Agnes, virgin & martyr; Wednesday: St Vincent, deacon & martyr; Friday: St Francis de Sales, bishop & doctor of the Church; Saturday: The Conversion of St Paul, Apostle
Visitation of the Sick and Housebound will take place this week as follows:
Monday Ballindrait, Tober, Rossgier, Cloughfin (beginning at 11.00 am)
Thursday Coolatee, Porthall, Cavan Hill (beginning at 2.00 pm)
Friday Murlog, Lifford, Coneyburrow, Letterkenny Road, Croaghan Heights, Drumbuoy.
(beginning at 2.00 pm). Fr Gallagher asks that you let your family member, relative or neighbour who is attended know that he will be calling. Thank you.
Contemplative Prayer Group meets each Monday at 8 pm in the Meditation Room at the Parochial House, Barrack St, Strabane. All welcome.
Mass in Memory of Sr Clare Crockett today (Sunday) at 7pm in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry. Mass streamed on Termonbacca YouTube channel.
Accord Derry Marriage Preparation Workshops February 21st/22nd, March 28th/29th, April 11th /12th, May 30th/31st and June 20th /21st. Visit www.accordni.com
Baptism Dates in St Patrick’s, Murlog Feb 8th/22nd / March 1st/15th/29th at 2pm.
Derry Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Fatima We invite young people aged 16+ to join us on pilgrimage to Fatima for 4 nights from 14th – 18th July. This will be a unique experience for young people and an opportunity to engage with their peers from around the world in a faith context. Cost: £700 and there will be a budget plan to help with this. Names and deposit of £100 are required as soon as possible to ensure a place. For details or to book, please contact lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org or 71264087.
Vocations We pray in particular for those called to be priests in the service of the parishes and people of our diocese.
Pilgrimages to Medjugorje 2025 7 nights June 18th Dublin – Mostar, return Split – Dublin, Cost: €805 pps. Price increases to €855 after 31/1/25. Also 7 nights August 13th Belfast – Mostar, return Split – Belfast €825 pps. Price increases to €875 after 31/1/25. Single room supplement €170. Please contact Ursula: 0872960562.
Finn Valley FM broadcasts 11am Mass from St Patrick’s, Murlog each Sunday.
Camus / Leckpatrick Parish Draws 2025
(Immaculate Conception, Strabane, Sacred Heart, Derry Rd,
St Mary’s, Cloughcor, St Joseph’s, Glenmornan)
A draw will take place in each parish this year with the following prizes in both draws:
February – October 2025 10th Month: November 2025
9 Monthly Prizes Star prize: car
1st prize: £1,000 2nd prize: £1,000
2nd prize: £300 3rd prize: £300
3rd prize: £200 4th prize: £200
5 prizes @ £100 5 prizes @ £100
Limited number of members for each draw. Voluntary subscription: £10 per month.
Total subscription £100 for each draw. All proceeds in aid of parochial funds.
Thank you to our promoters and many volunteers who support the draws.
School Enrolment 2025 Parish of Clonleigh Murlog
National School Enrolment – Applications for enrolment to Junior Infants for September 2025 will be accepted from Monday 20th January – Wednesday 19th February. Pre-school Open Day will take place on Friday 14th February. Enrolment forms are available through the school office or by visiting our website: www.murlogns.scoilnet.ie Please include a copy of your child’s birth certificate. School tel no: 07491 41450.
Scoil Mhuire gan Smál / Lifford NS Enrolment is now open for September 2025. Open Day on Friday 7th February at 2 pm, where you will have the opportunity to see our infant classroom and meet our teachers. For application form and further information, please contact: 0749141269 or liffordns@gmail.com
School Places Sept 2025 If your child is starting preschool or primary school in September 2025, you can apply online for their place at www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 24/1/2025.
Loreto Grammar School, Omagh Open Night takes place on Wednesday 22nd January. Registration: 6 pm. Principal’s Address: 6.30 pm followed by tours. All learners are welcome to Loreto, Making Young Dreams Possible.
Silent Retreat Fr Stephen Quinn will lead a silent retreat in Termonbacca, Derry from Fri 24th – Sun 26th January. A great opportunity to start the New Year with space for God and growing in friendship with Christ through silence and contemplation. This weekend is suitable for all. Cost £90 includes accommodation and meals. For queries and booking contact termonbaccaderry@gmail.com or call 02871262512.
Hearing Aid Support takes place on Monday 20th January from 10.30 am – 12 noon at Newtownstewart Community Centre, 17 Moyle Rd, BT78 4AP. All welcome.
To celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Christ Church along with The Association of Iconographers Ireland, invite you to an Exhibition of Icons in St. Eugene’s Cathedral Hall, Infirmary Road, Derry, BT48 7ER from Monday 20th January – Wednesday 22nd January 2025 from 10.30 am to 8.30 pm. Entry to the exhibition is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Language Homestay 2025 Programme Northern Island Host Families are looking for families who are interested in hosting a French or Spanish teen (boys and girls aged 12 – 16) who come to N Ireland to perfect their English and to learn about our culture and customs, typically for 2 – 3 weeks in July 2025. Families are vetted upon registration and are paid for welcoming a visitor. For more information please visit www.northernislandhostfamilies.com or tel: 07955232563.
Servant Sisters The Sisters of the Home of the Mother are hosting weekly formation meetings on Tuesdays, at 7.30 pm, in the Parochial House at Cross, Killygordon, (F93PN0X), and the weekly Holy Hours on Thursdays at 7 pm. Everyone welcome.
Book Launch You are cordially invited to a book launch celebrating the life of Dr Tom McGinley, Founder of the Foyle Hospice on Wednesday 29th January at 7.15 pm in St Columb’s Hall, Orchard St, Derry, BT48 6EG. Free entry. Everyone welcome.
NI Blood Transfusion Service will collect blood donations at Strabane Presbyterian Church Hall, Derry Rd, BT82 8LA on Thursday 6th Feb from 1 – 4 pm & 5 – 8 pm & Friday 7th Feb from 12.30 – 4 pm & 5 – 7 pm. Visit https://nibts.bookinglive.com/book/add/p/6 or tel 08085534653 to book.
Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by Bishop McKeown takes place from 30th June – 4th July 2025, leaving from City of Derry Airport. Price £849 plus insurance and single supplement if required. Gift Vouchers available from the Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop St, Derry. Enquiries can be made by email to derrypilgrim@outlook.com
Mass cards / Mass bouquets are also available from the parish office.
St Vincent de Paul Helpline 07711156924.
Gamblers Anonymous Tel 71351329. Alcoholics Anonymous Tel 90351222
Rosary on the Coast takes place on Sunday 19th January at 3 pm at Benone Strand, praying for peace, Ireland and our unborn children. Everyone welcome.
Pilgrimage to Fatima flying direct from Belfast for 7 nights takes place from 28th May – 4th June staying at the Avenida Hoteal (7 nights full board). Spiritual director: Fr Anthony, CP. Full religious programme. Convenient flight times. Cost: £849. For further information contact Joe Catney – 0776425631.
Parish Schedule
Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane
Mass: Saturday Vigil: 6.00 pm; Sunday: 9.45 am & 12.15 pm
Monday – Friday: 10.00 am; Wednesday: 7.00 pm
Eucharistic Adoration: 10.30 am – 1 pm
Leckpatrick
St Mary’s Church, Cloughcor
Mass: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm
Sacred Heart Church, Derry Rd
Mass: Sunday: 11.15 am; Monday – Friday: 7.45 am
St Joseph’s Church, Glenmornan:
Mass: Sunday: 9.45 am
Eucharistic Adoration in Sacred Heart Church: Wednesdays from 8.15 am–5 pm
St Patrick’s Church, Murlog
Mass: Saturday Vigil: 6.30 pm; Sunday: 11 am Mass:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9.30 am
Rosary: 8.40 am Confessions: Saturday: 6.00 pm – 6.15 pm
Eucharistic Adoration: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Weddings Please contact any of our parish offices. At least 6 months’ notice required.
Baptisms: Parent(s) are asked to contact any of our parish offices.
Safeguarding If you have any concerns with regard to safeguarding children or adults in need of protection within the Church, please contact Maire Gormley, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) at tel: +447596 500 793 or email: mairegormley@derrydiocese.org or PSNI (Police Service of N Ireland) 101 or Social Services: Western HSC Trust, +442871314090 (Ask for the Duty Social Worker) or Garda Síochána, Buncrana 074 9320540, Letterkenny HQ 074 9123672 or TUSLA Family & Child Agency Buncrana 074 9320420 or Letterkenny 074 9123672.