Your Parish Newsletter for Sunday 2nd August 2020.
Anniversaries:
We remember in prayer those whose Anniversaries are at this time:
Bernard McDermott, Drumbuoy. Jean Taggart. Michael Taggart. Joseph Colhoun, Beechwood.
Anniversary Masses for weekend 8th /9th August:
6.30 Vigil : Rita Tourish Albert Terrace
9am: Gerry Crossan Porthall
11am: Patsy Friel Braide
BAPTISM:
We welcome into God’s Family through the Sacrament of Baptism: Jayden Heaney, Finn William Graham, Jonah James Devenney Duddy, Daithí Patrick Crawford, Ríon Colman Lafferty, Eímear McCaffrey, Ceejay David McMenamin Kelly.
Collection:
Thank you to everyone who have returned their envelopes this is very much appreciated. The planned giving collection amounted to €2182.30
Upcoming Parish Event:
CONFIRMATION:
For Those Wishing to be Confirmed:
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in the parish on Saturday 15 August.
Essential:
All young people who wish to present for Confirmation are required to register for the Sacrament on Sunday 9 August at a special gathering for preparation which begins at 2.30pm and finishes at 4.30pm.
The young people (NOT parents or sponsors) are asked to come to the Parish Hall in Lifford: the hall is directly beside Lifford National School.
• Each candidate must complete a registration form.
• All candidates for Confirmation will need to have chosen their (Saint) Confirmation name.
• Social distancing will be observed.
• Young people please bring own pen/pencil.
Thornhill Ministries Team will lead the Preparation programme.
Fr Colm will meet and instruct the young people in relation to the ceremony.
The Times for the Confirmation Masses are:
10:30. Murlog National School
1:30. Lifford & Cloughfin National School
Each young persons’ family will be allocated a specific row on the day of the confirmation. I ask that all be in place no later than 10 minutes before the Mass of Confirmation begins.
Sunday Mass Readings:
If you would like to download a copy of the Sunday Mass Readings, you can do so by following the link below on our website:
https://clonleighparish.com/sundays-mass-readings/
NEXT WEEK’S MASS SCHEDULE:
Due to Holidays, there will be no Weekday Masses in the coming week.
Next scheduled Mass: 6:30pm Saturday Vigil 8 August
In the event of needing a priest for emergency please contact Doneyloop 9146183
Melmount 048 71882648
Saturday Vigil Mass at 6:30 pm
Sunday Morning Mass at 9:00 am Mass at 11:00 am
Please remember that all Masses are on the webcam:
https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Also in addition to the webcam, you can listen to our 11.00am Sunday Mass on Finn Valley FM – 95.8FM or worldwide via their website.
Please note that that collection boxes will be available at each Mass so that you can make your weekly contribution.
In order to keep everyone safe, and because some of our parishioners may be a little fearful of coming into a larger crowd, there are two additional Masses in the Summer Schedule. The Bishops have agreed to suspend the ’Sunday’ obligation during this time. To assist people, everyone who is part of our faith community is asked to attend one Mass in the week if you feel able to do so. e.g. You may decide to attend the Monday morning Mass, or the Thursday evening Mass as your weekly commitment to your faith. Those who were in the habit of attending Mass daily, are still welcome to do so.
Visitation of Sick and Housebound
A note from Fr Colm
I will resume visitation to those in the parish who are on my monthly sick run, on Monday 10th August beginning at 11.00am. In keeping with guidelines, I will be wearing a face covering and gloves during my visitation. Naturally some people may still be anxious about allowing visitors to their home. If anyone prefers not to have a visit, please let me know.
Covid-19 Protocols: Clonleigh Parish:
The current Clonleigh Parish protocols can be viewed by following the link to this page on our website and we recommend that you regularly check this page for any new updates:
https://clonleighparish.com/2020/07/19/covid-19-guidelines-and-protocol-for-clonleigh-parish/
ONLINE CONTRIBUTIONS:
Donate to the Church in the following ways:
1. Parish Envelopes
2. Online donation via our website. Click the Donate button below.
3. Standing Order. Set up a standing order through your online banking portal or – Download this form: SO_Mandate_Lifford_23-04-2020Download and send it to the Parish Office and we will contact the bank on your behalf. Or email to the Parish Office: clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org
BAPTISMS:
Fr Colm is happy to facilitate Baptisms as much as possible. Please contact the Parish Office directly via the ‘Get in Touch’ section of the website.
MARRIAGE CEREMONIES:
If anyone needs to book a date for their wedding, please contact Fr Colm or the Parish Office directly via the ‘Get in Touch‘ section of the website.
https://clonleighparish.com/get-in-touch/
WhatsApp Parish Text Service
You are welcome to join the Clonleigh Parish Text Service on WhatsApp. We will send you a text when we update our website with the Parish Newsletter etc. And you can link in to read the latest updates.
Follow this link to receive updates to your mobile:
You can easily join/mute/leave/rejoin the group whenever you please.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JgVd2VgJmmq8kFKaoGiNzK
Parish Contact Details:
Parish Priest: Fr Colm @ 074-9142022
Fr Colm Mobile: 0833665530
Parish Office – Secretary: Lorna Porter @ 074-9142001
Email: clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org
Parish website: www.clonleighparish.com
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