Sunday 23rd March 2008

 

Easter Sunday - The Resurrection of the Lord

Reflection

Faith reborn at Easter needs to grow and be nourished by the Eucharist which makes the death and resurrection of Jesus constantly present among us. At Easter we say ‘yes’ again to the central core of our faith. Christ is Risen. No words can explain resurrection, it was only the love of the women who were so close to Jesus, the insight of the beloved disciple and of the trusted Peter, that could experience the empty tomb and realize what had happened. It is in hearts filled with love that faith takes root and flourishes. On Easter Sunday, we pray for a deeper love for the Saviour in our own lives that faith may grow strong and deep, so that our faith may be a consolation and eternal life our hope.

 

Parish Missal p 239 and Proper 1034

 

First Reading Acts 10: 34.37-43
This is part of an early sermon preached by St Peter in which he proclaims the risen Jesus to be the Saviour of those who believe in him, and judge of the living and the dead.

 

Second Reading Colossians 3: 1-4
Through our Baptism we already share in the risen life of Christ, though in a hidden and mysterious way.

 

Gospel John 20: 1-9
On their finding Jesus’ tomb empty, the truth of his resurrection begins to dawn on his disciples.

 

optional Gospel choice for the Day Mass: Mk 16:1-7
optional Gospel choice for an Evening Mass: Lk 24: 13-35

 

St Turibius of Mongrovejo is not celebrated this year

 

 

LAST WEEKS COLLECTIONS – thank you for your generosity
St Joseph’s £832 and £287
St Mary’s £1001 and £250, students collection £550

 

MASSES in St Josephs for Easter Week:
Daily Mass at 12.00 noon each day Monday to Friday

 

READERS FOR ST. JOSEPH’S
Sat 29th Declan O’Neill Aisling Devine
Sun 30th Padraig O’Hara Sorcha O’Hara

 

READERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 29th Kevin O’Kane
Sun 30th Margaret McLaughlin
(Readings for 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year A, pages 137 – 139)

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST. PETER & ST PAUL’S
Starting Sun 30th team 3 Siobhan Duffy, Shane Farrell, Ryan Downey

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 29th Team 1 (weekdays)Lauren Mullan, Rory Archibald, Cahan Brolly, Shane Murphy
Sun 30th Team 2 – Shay Mullan, Sorcha O’Hara

 

PARISH WORKERS FOR APRIL – ST JOSEPH’S
Flowers: Briege O’Neill and Lucy McLaughlin

Collectors: Sat night – Patsy McDermott and Denis Lynch
Sun morn – Brendan McLaughlin and Eoghan O’Neill

Cleaners: Marie French, Lorraine O’Kane, Joanne McGrellis
and Sarah McGrellis

 

WEEKLY ENVELOPES – If you haven’t got a weekly envelope for your weekly offering to the Church and would like one, of if you have started work in the past year please give your name and address to Kathleen in the Parochial House, Fincairn this week. Tel: 028777 81223. Thank you.

 

PRIESTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK
Sun 23rd Fr James McGlinchey
Mon 24th Fr Brian McGoldrick
Tues 25th Fr Neil McGoldrick
Wed 26th Fr Paddy McGoldrick
Thurs 27th Fr James McGonigle
Fri 28th Fr James McGrory
Sat 29th Fr Patrick J. McGuigan RIP

ST PETER & ST PAUL’S P.S. PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION – the Parents’ Association are raising funds by collecting old clothes, curtains or duvets in any condition for Recycling. There is a container in the school grounds outside the side door. The school will receive money according to the weight of the clothes we collect. Thank you for your support with this project.

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER

Football training for P1 to P6 boys and girls – as usual next Saturday 29th March 11am to 12.30 at the Diamond Centre

Lotto Jackpot stands next week at £1300. Numbers this week 21, 22, 23 and 28

Community Clean up day at the pitch on Easter Wednesday at 10am. Please come along and give your help to clean up the Club

U14 footballers beat Glenullin last Sunday morning at home by 3 points in the Feile na Og, This is two wins out of two and they will play Slaughtmanus today, Easter Sunday.

Senior footballers had a comfortable win over Claudy in the James O’Hagan Cup. They will meet Dungiven on Easter Monday at Dungiven at 1.30pm in the semi final of the O’Hagan Cup.

Fixtures for April:
1st April – Minor v Ballinderry, 1st round of league
Wed 2nd April – U16 hurlers v Lavey, 1st round of league
Wed 9th April – Minor hurlers away to Na Magha, 1st round of League
Thurs 10th April – U16 footballers v Foreglen, 1st round League
6th April – Senior hurlers v Ballinascreen – home – 1st round of the League
Sun 13th April, Senior hurlers v Kevin Lynchs – away – 2nd round of the League.
Sun 20th April – Senior footballers v Bellaghy away, 1st round of the League.
Easter Tuesday – U14 hurlers v Swatragh at 11.15am in the Feile Na Gael – home
Easter Tuesday – U14 hurlers v Ballinascreen at 12 noon in the Feile Na Gael – home

 

NIGHT AT THE RACES – for St Mary’s GAC, Banagher in Fincairn Hall on Easter Monday night at 9.00pm. Come along for a great night’s craic – and maybe a few pounds winnings!!!!!

 

PARK BOWLING CLUB – Now that the League Season has finished for this year, the club are running nights for beginners during the months of April and May. Beginners nights will be in St Mary’s Hall, Park on Wednesday nights at 8.00pm starting on 2nd April. There will be no obligation to join the Club, this is just a bit of fun and gentle exercise. The nights are open to old and young, make and female. If you would like to give it a try, now is your chance!!

FUNDRAISING NIGHT FOR THE FOYLE HOSPICE at The Gort na Drum House, Gortnaghey - Table of 10 people for a 5 course dinner and music by “After Mid-night” - Price £250.00. It promises to be a Great night for a brilliant cause