SUNDAY 16th July 2023:
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME:
Today, and for the next few Sundays, we will listen to ‘parables of the kingdom’ in Chapter 13 of St Matthew’s Gospel. This Sunday, we hear the parable of the Sower and the Seed.
We pray today that the seed of faith, received through the Sacrament of Baptism, will be cultivated by us, and by all who lead us in faith, so that God’s Word can take root in our hearts and minds, and we will bear fruit that will enable us to scatter seeds of faith on ‘rich ground’ in the hearts and minds of others.
MASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: Mass at 10.00am
Tuesday: Mass at 9.30am
(The Rosary is normally recited by the congregation 20 minutes prior to the midweek morning Mass).
Saturday: Vigil Mass, 6.30pm. Sunday: Mass at 10.00am
All Masses are livestreamed on our webcam; 10.00am Mass on Sunday is broadcast by Finn Valley Radio, 95.8FM
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Jimmy O’Donovan, late of 27 Ballyduff Park, Lifford (formerly Athlone)
As a parish faith community, we offer our sympathy and our prayerful support to all who mourn the death of Jimmy: to Michael, Sandra, Roisin, Tracey and John, to Noeleen, to Mick, Pat, Tony, Josie, Niall, Declan and Noreen, and to the wider family circle and friends of Jimmy, whose Funeral Mass took place in St Patrick’s on Monday. May he rest in peace.
MASS INTENTIONS:
Thursday 20 July, 10.00am: Eddie O’Kane, Cavanacor: First Anniversary Mass
Saturday 22 July, 6.30pm: Charles Gallagher, Drumleen: First Anniversary Mass.
ANNIVERSARIES:
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in peace:
James McBrearty, The Common; Joseph Gamble, Croaghan Heights; Bridget Gallagher Coneyburrow Peter E Quigley, Guystown; Mary French, Glenfad; Kevin Porter, Tober.
THANK YOU for your generosity in last week’s collection, which amounted to €1,983.00
Lifford Community Employment Scheme will have a number of positions available from September. Check out jobsireland.ie for positions.
RINKA KIDS Fitness Summer Camp in the Parish Community Centre from 8 – 10 August, 9.00am to 12.00noon. Suitable for both boys and girls aged from 3 to 10. For bookings, contact RINKA Kids Fitness with Eibhlin on Facebook or telephone 086 8473188.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK:
SATURDAY 12th AUGUST 2023
We will travel with Ayton Luxury Coaches. The bus will leave the church car park at 7.30am. To book, please contact James on 085 8767999 or Louise on 086 0567455. Cost: €25 per person, covering bus and evening meal. The programme of activities is available on the poster at the back of the church and on the flyers in the church. Our Lady of Knock, pray for us.
LEGION OF MARY YOUNG ADULT CATHOLIC CONFERENCE:
Saturday 19 August and Sunday August: ‘Under Mary’s Mantle’ is a conference on faith and culture for young adults (18-35) with talks, prayer, Mass, Confession, workshops, food and social in the historic All Hallows campus, DCU, Dublin. A chance to build your faith in friendship with young men and women from across the country. Keynote speakers include poet and convert Sally Read, a one-time radical feminist who embraced the Faith, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Cistercian Fr Aelred McGee, Marian theologian Professor William A Thomas and many more. The talks and workshops range widely from poetry to reading the Bible, vocations and Mary in the Liturgical Year! Mass and Confessions take place both days. Two day ticket (Saturday & Sunday) – €60. Day rates – Saturday €40; Sunday €30. STUDENTS get a 10% discount – contact deusetpatria@gmail.com for discount code. There is a limited amount of accommodation available in DCU, contact deusetpatria@gmail.com or call 085 144 2423 for rates and more information.
UPCOMING DATE OF NOTE FOR OUR PARISH:
Saturday 12th August: Second Annual Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine.
Access the Readings on our parish website:
The Daily Mass Readings are also on our website: https://clonleighparish.com/todays-mass-readings/ . Alternatively, just google Clonleigh Parish readings.
The Daily Mass Readings are also on our website: https://clonleighparish.com/todays-mass-readings/ . Alternatively, just google Clonleigh Parish readings.
Parish Contact Details:
Parish Priest: Fr Colm O’Doherty Parochial House: 074-9142022
Mobile: 0833665530
Parish Office – Secretary: Lorna Porter @ 074-9142001
Email: clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org
Parish website: www.clonleighparish.com
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SAFEGUARDING NOTICE:
If you have any concerns about safeguarding children or adults in need of protection within the Church, please contact Marie Gormley, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person, on 07596 500793 or by email on marie.gormley@derrydiocese.org