Parishes of Camus, Clonleigh and LeckpatrickPalm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – Year C – 13th April 2025 Parish Clergy Fr Michael McCaughey, PP: (028) 71882274 / (028) 71882215Fr Eddie Gallagher, CC: (074) 91 42022 Fr Declan Boland (priest in residence)Email: leckpatrickparish@derrydiocese.org; Website: www.leckpatrickparish.comEmail: strabaneparish@derrydiocese.org; Website: www.camusparish.com Email: clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org; Website: www.clonleighparish.comLifford Parish Office: tel: 003537491 42001Holy WeekPalm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week which is the most sacred week of the church’s year. This final week of Lent offers each of us a unique opportunity to renew our faith at its deepest level as we prepare to recall the events of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. On Holy Thursday we commemorate the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood. On Good Friday, a day of fast and abstinence, we meditate on Christ’s passion as we venerate the cross. On Holy Saturday the Sacred Triduum culminates with the Easter Vigil when we celebrate the Passover of the Lord and proclaim that Christ has risen. As we renew our baptismal promises we are also invited to renew our commitment to share in Christ’s death and resurrection at Easter and beyond. Loving God, we are the body of your Son in the world today.As we begin our journey to Calvary give us the courage to carry our crosses. Help us to know that when we suffer we share in the suffering of Christ. Give us the faith to believe that with Christ our crosses never end in death but in the resurrection. As we await Easter Day fill our hearts with joy. We make this prayer through Jesus Christ who is our crucified and risen Saviour for ever and ever. Amen. Holy Week: Sacrament of Reconciliation Today, Passion (Palm) Sunday at 6.00 pm, priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Immaculate Conception Church. Everyone is very welcome to come along and ask for God’s great gift of mercy. Lent reminds us of God’s great compassion in that journey of Jesus. Easter, which we prepare to celebrate, reminds us of new life. Let us ask God’s mercy, let us celebrate new life – new beginning.Also, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated after Morning Prayer in each of our churches on Good Friday and Holy Saturday.Mass of Chrism is celebrated on Holy Thursday in St Eugene’s Cathedral at 10 am. Bishop McKeown will celebrate the Mass in the presence of priests of the diocese. During Mass the holy Oils for Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick and Ordination are blessed. Also, the priests renew their Ordination promises. It is the only Mass celebrated in the diocese on Holy Thursday morning. All welcome or join via www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.htm Welcome We welcome the children from St Catherine’s PS to the Do This in Memory Mass today (Sunday) at 12.15 pm in Immaculate Conception Church.Requiescant in Pace As a parish community we offer our sympathy to the family and friends of John Crawford, Glenfad, Porthall Colm Logue, Brighton & Burndennett View Eddie Shiels, Ballylennon, Lifford Margaret Rose Doherty, Lifford Anniversaries James & Mary O’Neill, Ruby Casey, Frankie McCay, Liam McDaid, Beth Casey, Nellie McGilloway, Eddie White, Edward McCay, Philomena Adair, Caroline Browne, Philip Caldwell, Pat & Trish Smith, Edward McElhinney, John Elliott, Paddy Kelly, Jim McSorley, Aodh Melaugh, Kathleen Coates, Gloria White, John Crawford, Ollie Gallagher Hughes, Mary McLaughlin, Mark McGinley, Fr John CarganCelebration of Holy Week and Easter Church of Immaculate Conception, StrabaneMonday: 7.00 am, 10.00 am: MassTuesday: 7.00 am, 10.00 am: Mass, 6.30 pm: Month’s Mind MassWednesday: 7.00 am, 10.00 am: Mass, 6.30 pm: Month’s Mind MassHoly Thursday: 7.00 pm: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the Altar of Repose. 10.00 pm: Night PrayerGood Friday: 10.00 am: Morning Prayer of the Church3.00 pm: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion. 7.00 pm: Stations of the CrossHoly Saturday: 10.00 am: Morning Prayer of the Church8.00 pm: Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 9.45 am, 12.15 pm: Mass Sacred Heart Church, Derry RoadSunday: 7.00 pm: A Short Time of Prayer & Reflection with Taizé Chant Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 12.00 noon: MassHoly Thursday: 7.00 pm: Celebration of the Lord’s Supper followed by Eucharistic Adoration at the Altar of Repose. 10.00 pm: Night PrayerGood Friday: 8.30 am: Morning Prayer of the Church3.00 pm: Celebration of the Lord’s PassionHoly Saturday: 8.30 am: Morning Prayer of the Church8.00 pm: Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 11.15 pm: Mass St Mary’s Church, CloughcorHoly Thursday: 4.30 pm: MassEaster Sunday: 8.00 am: Dawn Mass St Joseph’s Church, GlenmornanGood Friday: 7.00 pm: Celebration of the Lord’s PassionEaster Sunday: 9.45 am: Mass St Patrick’s Church, MurlogMonday & Tuesday: 9.30 am: MassHoly Thursday: 7.00 pm: Celebration of the Lord’s Supper followed byEucharistic Adoration at the Altar of Repose. 10.00 pm: Night PrayerGood Friday: 9.30 am: Morning Prayer of the Church3.00 pm: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion. 7.00 pm: Stations of the CrossHoly Saturday: 9.30 am: Morning Prayer of the Church8.00 pm: Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 9.00 am, 11.00 am: Celebration of the Eucharist Trócaire Boxes can be returned to our parish churches from Holy Thursday evening onwards. We thank you in anticipation of your traditional generosity to this very worthy Lenten appeal. If possible, you are asked to change coins into notes so as to facilitate counting of the collection. Every blessing.Week Beginning Monday 21st April Mass each morning at 11.00 am in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strabane. Thank You for your generosity to the collections last weekend: Leckpatrick: £1,072 Clonleigh: €1,754 (Euro) Camus: £1,730 Thanks also to those who pay by standing order.Mass Intentions in St Patrick’s Murlog for Week Beginning 14th AprilSunday 20th April 9 am & 11 am: Patsy Quinn, Cavan HillBaptism Dates in St Patrick’s, Murlog April 26th, May 3rd & 10th @ 2.00 pm.Readings for Sunday 20th April: 1st Reading Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 2nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Gospel John 20:1-9Clonleigh Parish Visitation of Sick & Housebound takes place this week as follows:Monday 11 am: Ballindrait, Tober, Rossgier, CloughfinMonday 2 pm Murlog, Lifford, Coneyburrow, Letterkenny Rd, Croaghan Heights, Drumbuoy.Wednesday 2 pm: Coolatee, Porthall, Cavan HillPlease note change of time on Monday, starting at 11 am. Fr Gallagher asked that you let your family member, relative or neighbour who is attended know that he will be calling. Thank you.Camus / Leckpatrick Parish Draws for April will take place on Thursday 24th April at 7.30 pm in the parochial house, Ballymagorry. Promoters and members are very welcome. Draw returns may be made to St Pat’s Hall on Monday 14th April from 10.30 – 11.30 am and again on Wednesday from 7.30 – 8 pm to parochial house, Ballymagorry on Monday from 11 am – 12 noon and Wednesday from 7 – 8 pm. Again, thank you to everyone associated with the draws.Derry Diocesan Youth Department, along with young people participating in the Pope John Paul II Award, invite you to a Lenten Reflection with music and prayer in St Mary’s Church, Maghera, on Monday 14th April at 7.00 pm. All are welcome. The event will also be available on the Maghera parish webcam. Sister Clare Crockett Ninth Anniversary Mass will be celebrated today (Sunday) at 7 pm in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry. All welcome. Mass will be streamed live via Termonbacca YouTube channel. An Exploration into Theology – Reading the signs of the times: a theology course presented by Fr Brian Brady takes place on the Tuesdays of Lent, at 7.00 pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral Hall, Derry (a few yards outside the cathedral grounds). Easter Monday Pilgrim Path Walk @ Lough Derg Join the Team at Lough Derg for a guided walk along the ancient Pilgrim Path around Lough Derg on Monday 21st April at 10.30am. 8km & 12km option available. Free event. Booking essential. More information at www.loughderg.orgMass Cards / Mass Bouquets are available from the parish office.Bishop McKeown’s Reflection on Confession is available at Diocese of Derry – News – Reflections on the Sacrament of Confession – Bishop Donal McKeown Hearing Aid Support takes place on Thursday 24th April from 10 am – 12 noon at Ballycolman Community Centre, 339 Ballycolman Road, Strabane, BT82 9EH.Give Blood, Save Lives NI Blood Transfusion Service will collect blood donations at Aughabrack Community Hall, Lisnaragh Rd, Plumbridge, BT82 0SD on Monday 14th April from 12.30 – 4 pm & 5 – 7.30 pm. Visit: https://nibts.hscni.net/online-booking–for-blood-donation-appointments/ to book. New donors needed.Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 15th June. Further details will be available in the coming weeks. Termonbacca Pilgrimage Fr Stephen will lead a pilgrimage to Krakow / Wroclaw from 17th-24th September 2025. Price: £1,079 pps. Please tel 00353 12410800.Gamblers Anon Tel 71351329. Alcoholics Anonymous Tel 90351222.‘Pilgrims of Hope Pilgrimage’ to Rome led by Thornhill Ministries takes place 16th October for 4 nights. Cost: £1,095 stg pps. Please text: 07736832458. We Invite You to Join us for ‘Sing for Joy!’ – A Day of Music and Ministry on Sat 26th April at Lough Derg. Boat departs at 9:30am, concluding with Celebration of the Eucharist at 5pm. This day is open to young people aged 18-35 and is free to attend (supported by Knights of St Columbanus). Registration via: https://bit.ly/SingforJoy Contact info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk / +447759496677.Accord NI is recruiting experienced practitioners for the Derry and Enniskillen centres, to train in the specialism of couple counselling. Successful applicants will follow an 18-day (9 weekends) in-person Certificate programme, (144 hours class contact), which will provide the clinical skills essential for safe and ethical couples work. Course fees paid and placement provided by Accord NI. Please email info@accord.ie. Closing date: 30th April 2025. Programme commences September 2025.St Ignatian Spiritual Exercises for Men – Friday 2nd May – Mon 5th May in An Tobar Retreat Centre, Ardbraccan Navan, Cost €190 – includes all meals and en-suite single rooms. Call 087348 2148 or iveireland@ive.org Easter Family Fun Bingo at Termonbacca on Friday 25th April from 7 pm. Adult book £5, child book £3. Refreshments/mega raffle with many prizes. All welcome.Parish ScheduleImmaculate Conception Church, Strabane Mass: Saturday Vigil: 6 pm; Sunday: 9.45 am & 12.15 pmMonday – Friday: 7.00 am, 10.00 am; Saturday: 11.00 amConfessions: Saturday 11.30 am; 5.15 pmEucharistic Adoration: Tuesday 10.30 am – 1.00 pmLeckpatrick St Mary’s Church, Cloughcor Mass: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sacred Heart Church, Derry Rd Mass: Sunday: 11.15 am; Monday – Friday: 12 noon Confessions: Monday 12.30 pmEucharistic Adoration: Wednesday 9 am – 11.45 am & 12.30 — 5 pmSt Joseph’s Church, Glenmornan: Mass: Sunday: 9.45 amSt Patrick’s, MurlogMass: Saturday Vigil: 6.30 pm; Sunday: 11.00 amMass: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9.30 am; Wednesday: 7.00 pm; Friday: 7 am, 9.30 amRosary: 8.40 am Confessions: Saturday: 5.30 pmEucharistic Adoration: Friday 7.30 am – 9.15 am & 10 am — 12.30 pmWeddings 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.