Parishes of Camus, Clonleigh and LeckpatrickEaster Day of the Lord’s Resurrection – Year C – 20th April 2025 Parish Clergy Fr Michael McCaughey, PP: (028) 71882274 / (028) 71882215 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 42001No One Expected The ResurrectionThe Gospel readings for both the Vigil and the Mass of Easter Day report the utter confusion of Jesus’ followers. No one seems to have expected anything like a resurrection.We are not unlike those first followers. Though we know well the Easter story, we never seem fully to grasp its meaning. Like them, we so often continue to live burdened with our dashed hopes and with our misunderstanding of God’s mysterious power. Like them, we come to the tomb and expect to find death, but instead we find signs of a new life that we cannot even begin to comprehend. Like them, we do not realise that our history has been broken open and is now filled with the resurrected presence of Christ.Our faith assures us that the tomb is empty because Jesus has risen; it assures us that death has been swallowed up by life. Easter is a time to celebrate life, to value life in all of its forms and at all of its stages. A wondrous world of mystery has opened up before us, inviting us to step into it. Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. You are the Saviour of the World. Easter Blessings We, the priests of the parish thank you for your prayers and encouragement, certainly at this time. We wish all of you the blessings of the Easter Season. We offer a special prayer for our sick, our housebound and those who have been bereaved recently. The love of Christ surround you, the light of Christ lead you,the peace of Christ embrace you, the joy of Christ fill you,the presence of Christ be with you always. Please Note: Mass will be celebrated at 11 am in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strabane from Monday 21st April – Saturday 26th April. Trócaire Boxes can be returned to our parish churches this week. We thank you in anticipation of your traditional generosity to this very worthy Lenten appeal.Requiescat in Pace As a parish community we offer our sympathy to the family and friends of James Connolly,Ingleside DriveAnniversaries Gregory Doherty, Dessie Graham, Thomas Graham, Teresa Graham, John Devenney, Molly Hannigan, Patsy Quinn, Hugh Mc Granaghan, Patricia Catterson, Hugh James Doherty, Marie Kelly, Michael Quigley, Marie Kelly, William O’Neill, Billy Devine, Hugh McGonigle, Jim Brennan, Anna McGranaghanThank You for your generosity to the collections last weekend: Leckpatrick: £1,540, £1,111.80 (clerical education) Clonleigh: €2,046 (Euro) Camus: £2,375, £1,116,50 (clerical education)Thanks also to those who pay by standing order.Mass Intentions in St Patrick’s Murlog for Week Beginning 21st AprilSaturday 26th at 6.30 pm: Patrick Stewart, Croaghan Heights (1st Ann); Eddie Gallagher, St Judes Court;Sunday 27th April 9 am & 11 am: Paddy Mc Cullagh, Balinabreen; Josephine Clarke, MoneenBaptism Dates in St Patrick’s, Murlog April 26th, May 3rd & 10th @ 2.00 pm.Readings for Sunday 27th April: 1st Reading Acts 5:12-16; Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 2nd Reading: Revelation 1:9-11,12-13,17-19; Gospel John 20:19-31Blessed Carlo Acutis On Saturday 26th April at 8.15 pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral Hall, Derry, the Youth of Acutis, which is under Carlo Acutis’ patronage, are hosting a talk from Dominican Friar, Conor McDonough OP on what we can learn from the life and works of Blessed Carlo Acutis. Refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Everyone is welcome.On Sunday 27th April at 3.30 pm, the day of Carlo’s canonisation, the Adoration Room at St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill, Derry is to be dedicated to Carlo Acutis.Strabane History Society meets on Thursday 24th April at 7.30pm in The Music Rooms, John Wesley Street, opposite Library close to back gate of Post Office. This month’s talk will be “Emigration from the Port of Derry”. The speaker is Brian Mitchell, Derry Genealogy, and his talk will include emigrants from the North West including Strabane and other local towns / villages. Everyone welcome.The March 2025 Edition of ‘The Net’, the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Diocese of Derry and beyond. Is available to view at the-net-march-2025.pdf Vocations Is God calling you? Visit derryvocations.org If this is of interest to you, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O’Hagan on 07703444280 or 028 79386452.Mass Cards / Mass Bouquets are available from the parish office.Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 15th June. Further details will be available in the coming weeks. Accord Marriage Preparation May 30/31st, June 20/21st. Visit www.accord.com 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.Masters in Catholic School Leadership The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, working in Partnership with St Mary’s University, Twickenham, offers the Masters in Catholic School Leadership. This is a post graduate degree dedicated to the professional development and spiritual formation of Catholic school leaders. It is a great opportunity for those currently in leadership roles and those who aspire to, or have an interest in, leadership roles within the Catholic School system. If you are interested in registering for the Masters in September 2025 or require further information, please contact 028 71264087 or tferry@derrydiocese.org Pilgrimages to Medjugorje 2025 June 18th 7 nights ex Dublin – Mostar airport €855 pps; August 13th 7 nights ex Belfast – Mostar airport €875 pps. €200 deposit required. Please contact Ursula O Faodhagain, Castlefin on 0872960562.Ladies Weekend Retreat led by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will run in Termonbacca from Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May. Cost: £90 (includes accommodation and meals). Please email termonbacca@gmail.comDiocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Fatima We invite young people aged 16 + to join us on pilgrimage to Fatima from 14 – 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. Names and deposit of £100 are required as soon as possible. Please contact lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org 00 44 2871264087.Country Music Night with Hugo Duncan and Friends in St Patrick’s Hall on Monday 28th April from 8 pm featuring Brendan Shine, Declan Nerney, David James, Curtis Magee, Boxcar Brian, Shawn Cuddy & Country Harmony. Tickets £15. All proceeds going to The Rory Carlin Memorial Fund Koram CentreHearing Aid Support takes place on Thursday 24th April from 10 am – 12 noon at Ballycolman Community Centre, 339 Ballycolman Road, Strabane, BT82 9EHServices of Intercession for the Dead will take place in various cemeteries within our parish pastoral area as follows. We take this opportunity to thank people for their ongoing commitment in remembering their loved ones by visiting and maintaining their graves.St Patrick’s Church, Murlog – 23rd May at 7.00 pmSt Joseph’s Church, Glenmornan – 30th May at 7.00 pmSacred Heart Church, Derry Road – 1st June at 3.00 pmSt Mary’s Church, Cloughcor – 1st June at 7.00 pmStrabane Cemetery & Camus – 8th June at 3.00 pm Jubilee Prayer Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen.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.orgGive Blood, Save Lives NI Blood Transfusion Service will collect blood donations at St Mary’s College, Northland Rd, Derry, BT48 0AN on Wed 23rd April from 1 – 4 pm & 5 – 8 pm and Thur 24th April from 12.30 – 4 pm & 5 – 7 pm. Visit: https://nibts.hscni.net/online-booking–for-blood-donation-appointments/ to book.Praying for the Holy Souls Our Lady of Montligeon Prayer Group meets in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on the last Wednesday of the month. Next meeting is on Wednesday 30th April from 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm.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 25. Programme commences September 25.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.Lough Derg Quiet Day takes place on Saturday 10th May. Cost: €40. Visit Lough Derg – Sanctuary of Saint Patrick Lord, bless us with the overflowing joy of this Easter Week.Bless us as we share in the joy of the risen Christ,as individuals and as communities of faith.Bless us with the enthusiasm of the apostles,and let others see in us a people redeemed, Amen.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.