SUNDAY 18th August 2024:
J U B I L E E Y E A R 2 0 2 4
St Patrick, pray for us.
MASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:
MONDAY Rosary, 9.40am Mass, 10.00am
TUESDAY Rosary, 9.10am Mass, 9.30am
WEDNESDAY Rosary, 9.40am Mass, 10.00am
THURSDAY Rosary, 9.40am Mass, 10.00am
FRIDAY Rosary, 9.40am Mass, 10.00am
SATURDAY Vigil Mass, 6.30pm
SUNDAY Mass, 12.00pm
(The Rosary is normally recited by the congregation 20 minutes prior to the midweek morning Mass). As always, you are invited to come along to this special time of parish prayer
and blessing in our church.
All Masses are livestreamed on our webcam; The 10.00am Mass on Sunday is broadcast by Finn Valley Radio, 95.8FM one hour later at 11.00am
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The death has taken place August 16th 2024 at Altnagelvin Hospital of Rev. Fr. John Doherty, Pastor Emeritus Melmount and retired Parish Priest of Leckpatrick, Former Parish Priest, Clonleigh Parish.
41 Melmount Road, Strabane and formerly of Pennyburn, Derry. Beloved son of the late (wee) Willie and Bridie Doherty, much loved brother of the late Rita.
Reposing at St Mary’s Church, Melmount, on Saturday (August 17th) from 7.30p.m. with Night Prayer at 9p.m. and on Sunday (August 18th) from 1.30p.m. to 9p.m. with Evening Prayer at 6p.m.
Requiem Mass on Monday (August 19th) at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by Bishop Mc Keown and the Priests and people of the Derry Diocese, his housekeeper Bernadette and his sorrowing family circle.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam
http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
ANNIVERSARIES:
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in peace:
Frances McCullagh, Tober; Annie McKinney, Ballindrait
Margaret Doherty, Letterkenny Road; Rosaleen Doherty, Block Five.
MASS INTENTIONS:
Wilma Dolan, Cloughfin, Edward Crawford, Porthall,
May Friel, Curraghalane, Hughie McDaid Curraghalane.
We pray for the happy repose of the souls of those recently enrolled in the Derry Diocesan Society:
Frances McGinley, Letterkenny Road; Helena Chaney, Gortin North; Patrick Stewart, Croaghan Heights; Frances Porter, Tober; Bridie O’Donnell, The Haw; Gillian Gallagher-Lynch, Tober.
THANK YOU for your generosity in last week’s collection, which amounted to £1,815. Thank you also to those who contribute by Standing Order.
Sincere thanks also to those who have contributed to the Jubilee Collection envelope to date. Your contributions are very gratefully received and are a great help towards meeting the costs attached to our Jubilee Year celebrations.
PASTORAL VISITATION OF THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND will take place this week as follows:
Monday: Ballindrait, Tober, Cloughfin;
Wednesday: Rosgier, Coolatee, Porthall, Cavan Hill;
Thursday: Murlog, Lifford, Coneyburrow;
Friday: Letterkenny Road, Croaghan Heights, Drumboy.
I ask that you let your family member, relative or neighbour who is attended know that I will be calling. Thank you.
PARISH SUMMER FUN DAY, next Saturday 24 August: We look forward to our Jubilee Summer Fun Day next Saturday. Everyone is welcome! Activities / entertainment will include:
Face Painting Bouncy Castles Games Hot Food Free Tuck Shop Drinks (non-alcoholic) Teas / Coffees Music Ice Creams and lots more!!!
Thank you so much to all who are working hard to organise the Day. It is much appreciated.
JUBILEE MASS, Sunday 25 August: We look forward to welcoming Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, to our parish next Sunday, to celebrate a special Mass at 12.00noon, marking the Golden Jubilee of the Parish of Clonleigh. After Mass, there will be refreshments in the Social Centre (Old bakery), Coneyburrow, where everyone will have the opportunity to meet with Archbishop Eamon. Please note: there will be no 10.00am Mass next Sunday (25 August).
THE NET newspaper (July/August edition) is available at the doors of the church for collection.
LOUGH DERG – Four opportunities during National Heritage Week – this week – to participate in a guided tour of Station Island, and boat tour of the lake, to learn more about the history and heritage of this ancient place of Christian Pilgrimage that has been a place of welcome and sanctuary to millions of people since the 5th century:
Wednesday 21 August, 11.00am & 2.30pm; Thursday 22 August, 2.30pm & 5.30pm. Cost: €15 adults, €5 children 8-16 years, Under 8 years is Free. Booking essential: www.eventbrite.com/o/lough-derg-60185780863
One-Day Retreats have resumed: August: Tue 20 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Sat 31; September: Wed 4 | Sat 7 | Tue 10 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 | Sat 21 | Sun 22. Visit www.loughderg.org/pilgrimageretreatbooking/ Cost €45. Booking essential.
Please remember in prayer over the coming days all our young parishioners, family members and friends who have received and will be receiving examination results and have important choices to make at this time. We pray:
Lord, pour out your blessings on all students
who are awaiting examination results at this time.
Grant that the results they receive may reflect
the best of the work they have done and the teaching they have received.
May they be satisfied that they did their best.
Grant that they will be guided by the Holy Spirit
as they seek to plan their future, at school, university or in the workplace,
and may whatever path they choose bring them fulfilment.
Thank you for the many talents and gifts You give to our young people
and for the opportunity of education.
May Your love be upon them, O Lord, as they place all their trust in You. Amen.
MASS OF THANKSGIVING:
On Monday 26 August, at 7.00pm, I am offering a Mass of Thanksgiving in St Patrick’s Church, to mark the end of my five wonderful years of serving here in the Parish of Clonleigh.
Celebration of the Eucharist is the best way in which I can acknowledge and express to you, the parishioners of Clonleigh, the honour which it has been for me to have journeyed with you in faith for five years and to say ‘Thank You’ to you for all that you have done during that time to strengthen all of us in faith and to build parish community. It has certainly been a time of great blessing for me and I hope that, in some small way, my time here has enriched your faith journey.
Everyone is welcome to our Mass on Monday 26 August, at 7.00pm! Fr Colm.
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