Parishes of Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick
The Most Holy Trinity – Year C – 15th June 2025
Parish Clergy
Fr Michael McCaughey, PP: (028) 71882274 / (028) 71882215
Fr Declan Boland (priest in residence)
Lifford Parish Office: tel: 003537491 42001
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
Today’s Feast of the Trinity reminds us that God is a family of love. What the Trinity says is that God reaches us personally in three different ways, clearly delineated in the scriptures. We see God as Father, the origin and creator of all life and dependent existence. We see God as Son in Jesus, the visible and human revelation and manifestation of God’s love and compassion for the whole world. Finally, we see God as Spirit forming us, guiding us, teaching us, moving us, comforting and strengthening us. God’s own life is a shared life, a life of mutually interacting relationships. From this we can consider that we are called to a shared living with the Three who are one God, with other people and with our whole created environment. We are called to find unity and harmony in the midst of ever-changing diversity. Today’s feast can be a reminder to pray with greater meaning and respectfulness that most common of all prayers – the Sign of the Cross. It combines both the mystery of the Trinity and mystery of our salvation through Jesus’ suffering, death and rising to life.
“The grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and
the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”
Trócaire It is hoped to complete our Trócaire contributions for each parish in the coming days. Anyone who wishes to make a final donation may do so before Wednesday 17th June. We thank people for their great generosity to Trócaire.
Fr Michael Doherty, PP on this weekend, celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to priesthood. In the pastoral area of the parishes of Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick, we acknowledge and thank him for his generous commitment and witness to priesthood in the Strabane area since his appointment to Melmount in 1988.
Fr Michael has journeyed with so many of us in so many different situations through those 50 years. We take this opportunity to offer a sincere thank you and ask God’s blessing on him.
Fr Michael will celebrate Mass in St Mary’s Church, Melmount on Monday 16th June at 7.30 pm. All are welcome to come along.
Fr Oliver Crilly, at this time, marks sixty years as a priest of the diocese. We thank him for his service and witness through the years. We ask God’s blessing.
Requiescat in Pace We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of
Bridget Hegarty, Cloughfin, Ballindrait
Anniversaries Andrew & Mary Curran, Sister Lucy Gillespie, Gary McCallion, Micky Boyle, Margarite Kennedy, Liam Kennedy, Kevin McCrossan, Maggie May Moss, Teasie McDaid, Eileen McCafferty, Liam McCrory, Nellie Doherty, Eamon Crawford, Michael Hunter, Cassie Duffy, Helen McGuire, Lily Browne, Hugh Bonner, Johnny McGinley.
Readings for Sunday 22nd June:
1st Reading Genesis 14:18-20;
Psalm 109:1-4;
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26;
Gospel Luke 9:11-17
Saints of the Coming Week:
Thursday: St Romuald, abbot
Friday: The Blessed Irish Martyrs
Saturday: St Aloysius Gonzaga, religious
Thank You for your generosity to the collections last week:
Leckpatrick: £1,949
Clonleigh: €2,005 (Euro)
Camus: £1,915.
Thanks to those who pay by standing order.
St Vincent de Paul Society Senior Citizens’ Afternoon Tea Dance will take place in St Pat’s Hall, Strabane on Friday 27th June from 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm. Admission is free and tickets are available at the St Vincent de Paul shop.
Camus / Leckpatrick Draws Returns can be made to St Pat’s Hall on Monday 16th June between 10.30 am – 11.30 am or St Pat’s Hall / Ballymagorry Parochial House on Wednesday 18th June from 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm. The next draws will take place in Ballymagorry Parochial House on Thursday 26th June at 7.30 pm. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Feast of Corpus Christi We welcome children from St Catherine’s PS who next Sunday, will process from the Grotto in Strabane to Church of the Immaculate Conception for 12.15 pm Mass. These children recently received holy communion for the first time. We encourage families to come along on this special day. (P7 will have a Leavers’ Mass on 24th June.)
St Patrick’s Church, Murlog – National Schools Next Sunday, we welcome children from our national schools to 11 am Mass in St Patrick’s Church. A particular welcome to the children who in recent weeks celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and First Holy Communion. As a parish faith community, we ask God’s blessing on the children and their families.
Children from St Mary’s School, Cloughcor are welcome to Vigil Mass at 5 pm in St Mary’s Church, Cloughcor next Saturday, 21st June. These children have recently celebrated their First Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Confirmation. We invite them and family members to come along as we celebrate Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ.
Children from Strabane PS will be welcomed to 12 noon Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Derry Rd next Thursday, 19th June. These children have recently celebrated the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Our Parish Pastoral Area Annual Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Saturday 26th July led by Fr Michael McCaughey, PP. Luxury coach departs St Patrick’s Church car park, Murlog at 7.30 am. Mass will be celebrated by Fr Michael in the Apparition Chapel at 12.30 pm. Cost for bus / evening meal €30 per person. To book your seat please contact James: 0858767999, Mary: 0877625237 or Bernie: 07853272541.
The May 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 at https://www.derrydiocese.org/publications/the-net/the-net-may-2025.pdf
Job Opportunity with Derry Diocesan Trust Parish Operations and Administration Manager, Leckpatrick, Camus and Lifford Parishes. Permanent post – 35 hours per week. Reporting to the Parish Priest, the role entails the oversight and coordination of all business and administrative aspects of parish life. For application pack please tel 028 71262302 or email: recruitment@derrydiocese.org Completed applications must be returned to Personnel, Bishop’s House, St Eugene’s Cathedral, or via email to recruitment@derrydiocese.org no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 24th June 2025.
Novena To The Most Sacred Heart Of Jesus As part of a Novena to the Sacred Heart being held on nine consecutive Fridays in different churches across Ireland, the relics of St Margaret Mary Alacoque & St Claude la Colombiere from Paray-le-Monial, France are present in Sacred Heart Church, Derry Rd, and will stay in the church until Thursday 19th June.
Times of Celebration of the Eucharist, Adoration, Veneration of Relics and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are as follow:
Sunday 15th June
7.00 am Celebration of the Eucharist followed by veneration of relics until 8 am
11.15 am Celebration of the Eucharist followed by veneration of relics until 1 pm
5.30 pm Rosary
6.00 pm Evening reflection followed by veneration of relics until 8 pm
Monday 16th June
7.00 am Celebration of the Eucharistic followed by veneration of relics until 8 am
12 noon Celebration of the Eucharist and veneration of relics until 1 pm
6.30 pm Rosary
7.00 pm Evening reflection followed by veneration of relics until 9 pm
Tuesday 17th June
7.00 am Celebration of the Eucharistic followed by veneration of relics until 8 am
12 noon Celebration of the Eucharist and veneration of relics until 1 pm
6.30 pm Rosary
7 pm Evening reflection followed by veneration of relics until 9 pm
Wednesday 18th June
7.00 am Celebration of the Eucharistic followed by veneration of relics until 8 am
12 noon Celebration of the Eucharist and veneration of relics until 1 pm
2.00 pm Eucharistic Adoration until 5 pm
6.30 pm Rosary
7.00 pm Evening reflection followed by veneration of relics until 9 pm
Thursday 19th June
7.00 am Celebration of the Eucharistic followed by veneration of relics until 8 am
12 noon Celebration of the Eucharist. Transfer of relics.
During this Jubilee Year of Hope, these special days of prayer in our diocese are an opportunity for renewal and to deepen our relationship with the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Everyone is welcome. Visit https://www.derrydiocese.org/sacred-heart
Mass Cards / Mass Bouquets are available from the parish office.
The Contemplative Prayer Group meets on Mondays at 8 pm in the Prayer Room in Parochial House, Barrack St. All welcome. Entry by Parish Priest’s front door.
‘Vulnerable to delight’ – Seamus Heaney: Poet of Childhood. A lecture presented by Dr Gary Wade (Adjunct Lecturer, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, Australia) will take place at St Columb’s College, Buncrana Rd, Derry on Wednesday, 18th June 2025 at 4.15 pm. To book, please email: info@stcolumbs.derry.ni.sch.uk or tel 02871 285000. Light refreshments served afterwards. All welcome.
Vocations Is God calling you? Visit derryvocations.org If this is of interest to you, please contact Vocations Director, Fr Pat O’Hagan on 07703444280.
Lough Derg 3 Day Pilgrimages from 30th May – 15th August. Admission €85. Booking is advised. Pilgrims can begin their pilgrimage on any day until 13th August. Contact 00353 7198 61518 / info@loughderg.org
Gamblers Anonymous Tel 71351329. Alcoholics Anonymous Tel 90351222.
Rosary on the Coast takes place on Sunday 15th June at 3.00 pm at Benone Strand, praying for peace, Ireland and our unborn children. Everyone welcome.
Day for Life, Sunday 15th June, is an invitation to pray for those who suffer and to remain with them like the Good Samaritan, bearing witness to their unique and unrepeatable value. Visit https://councilforlife.ie/day-for-life-2025/ for this year’s message. The National Pilgrimage for Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on 21st June in Knock Shrine.
Pilgrimage to Krakow & Wroclaw led by Fr Stephen Quinn, Termonbacca, Derry, takes place from 17th – 24th September 2025. Cost £1,079 pps. Tel 02871262512.
Student’s Payer to Our Lady
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the God of all knowledge, I put myself under your
protection and ask you to guide and help me in my exams. Through your intercession
may the Holy Spirit fill my heart and mind with light, courage and sound judgement.
Holy Trinity Prayer
Almighty and eternal God, you have revealed yourself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
and live and reign in the perfect unity of love: hold us firm in this faith,
that we may know you in all your ways and evermore rejoice in your eternal glory,
who are three Persons yet one God, now and forever, Amen.
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.