Parishes of Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick
Pentecost Sunday – Year C – 8th 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
More than a century ago, a great sailing ship was stranded off the coast of South America. Week after week the ship lay there in the still waters with not a hint of a breeze. The captain was desperate; the crew was dying of thirst. And then, on the far horizon, a steamship appeared, headed directly toward them. As it drew near, the captain called out, ‘We need water! Give us water!’ The steamship replied, ‘Lower your buckets where you are.’ The captain was furious at this cavalier response but called out again, ‘Please, give us water.’
But the steamer gave the same reply, ‘Lower your buckets where you are!’ And with that they sailed away! The captain was beside himself with anger and despair, and he went below. But a little later, when no one was looking, a yeoman lowered a bucket into the sea and then tasted what he brought up: It was perfectly sweet, fresh water! For you see, the ship was just out of sight of the mouth of the Amazon. And for all those weeks they had been sitting right on top of all the fresh water they needed!
What we are really seeking is already inside us, waiting to be discovered, waiting to be embraced: The Holy Spirit of God, living within us from the moment of our Baptism. The Holy Spirit is saying to us at this very moment from deep in our heart, ‘Lower your buckets where you are. Taste and see!’ Come, Holy Spirit! Fill our hearts and set us on fire!
A Prayer To The Holy Spirit
Come, O Spirit of God. Holy Spirit, I offer myself
to Your work of healing, peace and reconciliation.
In my busy world, bless my silent moments.
In the stillness of my heart, may I find peace within myself,
peace with others, and peace with You, Amen.
Blessing of Graves will take place today (Sunday) in Strabane Cemetery at 3.00 pm followed by blessing of graves at Camus Cemetery. All welcome. Please bring holy water with you to the cemetery to sprinkle on your family grave. A collection will be taken up if people wish to make a voluntary subscription. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
Trócaire 2025 A final appeal for people to return Trócaire boxes from 2025 Lenten appeal. Thank you.
Requiescant in Pace We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of
John Madden, Glenview Park
Peter Doherty, Glen Road
Margaret Porter, Lifford
Brian Kennedy, Foylevale, Park Rd
Anniversaries Bishop Francis Lagan, Fr Hugh Gallagher, Fr John Convery, William Harte, William & Eilzabeth O’Brien, Adrian Doherty, Carol McCool, Peter Donaghy, Bella McCrossan, Martin Connolly, Danny Matthewson, Bridget Crawford, Danny Gamble, Margaret Donnelly, Oliver Jack, David McGavigan, Shaun Donnelly, Joe Moore, Gillian Gallagher, Ruby Slavin, Larry Kelly, David Colhoun, Martin Connolly, John Gallagher (Bearney), Brigid Crawford, Hugh Quinn, Joan O’Donnell, Clodagh Howard, Tommy Howard, Mary Anne Conway, Mary Ellen Conway, Brigid Gallagher
Readings for Sunday 15th June:
1st Reading Proverbs (8:22-31)
Psalm 8:4-9
2nd Reading: Romans 5:1-5
Gospel John 16:12-15
Saints of the Coming Week:
Monday: St Columba, abbot;
Tuesday: St Ephrem, deacon and doctor of the Church;
Wednesday: St Barnabas, apostle;
Friday: St Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the Church;
Saturday: St Davnet, virgin
Thank You for your generosity to the collections last week:
Leckpatrick: £1,222
Clonleigh: €1,097 (Euro)
Camus: £1,695. Thanks to those who pay by standing order.
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.
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 Congratulations to all winners. Please note: the next draws will take place on Thursday 26th June. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Camus Parish Draw Winners – May 2025
Prize Winner Promoter
£1,000 Anne Bresnahan Andrew McIntyre
£300 Carmel Conroy Paul Mullen
£200 Paddy McGranaghan Brian McCallion
£100 Ann McColgan Paul Mullen
£100 Denise Catterson Marion Cooke
£100 Brian Boggs Maisie Boggs
£100 Martha O’Donnell Nuala Kerr
£100 Noreen O’Kane Marion Cooke
Leckpatrick Parish Draw Winners – May 2025
Prize Winner Promoter
£1,000 Teresa Boggs Hegarty Family
£300 Lee Scott Gay Rouse
£200 Paul Doherty Hegarty Family
£100 Thomas McDermott Hegarty Family
£100 Marion Devine Hegarty Family
£100 Michael Kielty Roisin Kielty
£100 Mario McLaughlin Hegarty Family
£100 Michael Roddy Blanche Gallagher
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 seventh Novena Mass will be celebrated by Bishop McKeown on Friday 13th June, at 7.00 pm in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Derry Rd, Strabane. Additionally, the relics of St Margaret Mary Alacoque & St Claude la Colombiere from Paray-le-Monial, France will be present, 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:
Friday 13th June
5.30 pm Rosary followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 6.30 pm
7.00 pm: Celebration of the Eucharist followed by veneration of relics until 9 pm
Saturday 14th June
12 noon Celebration of Eucharist followed by veneration of relics until 1.30 pm
3.30 pm – 5 pm Eucharistic Adoration, Sacrament of Reconciliation and Rosary
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
Venerable Matt Talbot, an Irishman whose journey from alcoholism to the heights of holiness, has inspired many who struggle with addiction. In 2025, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his death. A pilgrimage to his Shrine in Dublin will take place on Sunday 15th June. A bus will leave Lifford (bus Stop – opposite hospital entrance) at 10 am sharp, going via Strabane and Omagh. Food will be provided in Monaghan on the way to Dublin and on the way back. The overall cost is €55 Euro per person. Booking essential. Please call Brid Toner on 00353871200242 or Caroline Dorrian on 00353 87 6223036.
Eightieth Mass in Memory of Sister Clare Crockett will be celebrated today (Sunday) at 7 pm in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry. All welcome. Mass will be streamed live on Termonbacca’s YouTube channel.
Mass Cards / Mass Bouquets are available from the parish office.
Servant Sisters The Sisters of the Home of the Mother host weekly formation meetings on Tuesdays, at 7.30 pm in the Parochial House, Cross, Killygordon, (F93PN0X), and the weekly Holy Hours on Thursdays 7pm. 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.
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.
A Blessing of St Columba See that you be at peace among yourselves,
my children, and love one another. Follow the example of good people of old,
and God will comfort you and help you, both in this world and in
the world which is to come. Amen. (Feast Day 9th June)
(A Blessing of St Columba – Feast Day 9th June)
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.