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Parish Priest
Rev James McGonagle PP

 


Parish Secretary
Miss Caroline Catterson


The Parochial House

Culdaff

County Donegal,

IRELAND.

 

Telephone
00 353 (0)74 - 9379107
00 353 (0)74 - 9379835

 

E.mail: info@culdaffparish.com

 

 

Sunday 14th February 2010

 

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Fixing his eyes on his disciples Jesus said: “How happy are you who are poor; yours is the kingdom of God. Alas for you who are rich; you are having your consolation now”. Isn’t this a very difficult teaching to accept, even when we know that it comes from Jesus? And because it is difficult, we can tend to ignore it and go on our way. Obviously Jesus is not promoting poverty. Rather he is saying that when we are poor we know that we depend on God. When we have riches we put our trust in them even though in reality we still depend totally on God for everything including our next breath. The task of every human person is to let go of our self-importance and enter into the wonderful love relationship God wants to have with us. We will then use our resources, material and spiritual, for the well-being of each other.

 

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 

Happy the man who has placed his trust in the Lord

 

 

 

 

Sunday 14th February 2010

 

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Day of Prayer for Temperance

 

First Reading : Jeremiah 17: 5-8
The prophet contrasts the life of the wicked with the life of the righteous.

 

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 16-20
St Paul stresses the reality of Jesus’ bodily resurrection,

and the meaning of that resurrection for Christians.

 

Gospel: Luke 6: 17, 20-26
The Gospel passage assures us there is only one

set of guidelines worth heeding.


 

Dates for your Diary

Ash Wednesday, 17th February 2010

Easter Sunday, 4th April 2010

 

 

 

 

MASS TIMES


Monday & Tuesday, 10 am;
Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, 10 am & 8 pm [Ashes will be distributed at both Masses];

 

Thursday, 10 am;


Friday, 8 pm [Memorial Mass for Ann Houghton (nee McLaughlin)] ;

Saturday, 10 am.

 

Confessions
Saturday, 7.15 pm—7.45 pm;


Next Week’s Anniversary Masses


Saturday Vigil: 8 pm Gretta Ruddy, Dunross

 

Sunday 11 am: Mick Doherty Ballybawn

 

 

 

This Week’s Anniversary Masses:


Saturday Vigil 8 pm: Stephen Miller, Moneydarragh;


Sunday 11 am: Nellie O’Donnell, Drumaville.

 

Next Week’s Anniversary Mass
Saturday Vigil 8 pm: Betty Ruddy, Dunross

 

 

 

 

Weekly Offering: €1,582; Development Collection, €880. Thank you for your generosity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sympathy


John McGee, Glebe,

died peacefully in Carndonagh Hospital after spending the last
6 years in the Clonmany Nursing Home. Our deepest
sympathy to his nephew Niall, his niece Mary, sister-in-law Margaret and to the McCallion family .


John Joe McLaughlin, Dunross,

 

has died in the Donegal Hospice after a short illness. He spent a good part of his life in England but for the last few years enjoyed his retirement at home. We sympathise with his brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces and the wider family circle. May the God of all consolation be present with these families in their loss at this sad time.

 

 

All the sick of the parish will be attended on

 

Wednesday & Thursday at the usual times.

 

 

 

 

AWARE – An AWARE support group is starting in Carndonagh and will meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7.30 pm in the Pastoral Centre, Barrack Street beginning on the 15th February. This is an invaluable support to those suffering from depression and a source of advice for their families and friends. More information from 9735030 / 1890 303 302

 

The Good-as-New-Shop is now open, in Margaret T Doherty’s premises, Carn, in aid of St Boden’s P.S.. Please support our fund-raising efforts.

 

 

 

Inishowen Gardening Club Talk on Monday 22nd February in Wesley Hall, Bridge Street, Carndonagh at 8pm. The topic this month is "Soils, Fertilizers, Lawns" by Denis Doherty. All welcome.

 

 

Bodywhys – the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland are hosting an Information evening on Wednesday the 24th of February at 7pm in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. This information evening presents an opportunity to learn more about eating disorders, about getting help for eating disorders, how to approach someone and explain about support groups. It will also be an opportunity to volunteer.
The Information Evening is a free event and is open to all.

 

 

Blood Donations – in Carndonagh Community School on Wednesday, 17th February: 3 pm – 4.45 pm & 7 pm – 9.30 pm; Thursday 18th February: 2 pm – 4.45 pm & 7 pm – 9.30 pm. New donors are urgently needed so if you ca help please come along.

 

 

 

Pancake Tuesday - Gleneely Colts Clubhouse. Come Along And Have A Pancake And A Cuppa. Demonstration Of Pancake Making By Local Women. Starts 6’0’clock (Keep The Old Traditions Going). Everyone Welcome.

 

 

BOCAN DRAMA CLUB
Presents
“JOHNNIE’S BRITCHES”
In Bocan Hall tonight. Sunday 14th February 2010.
It is a brilliant play and the performances are excellent so come along and see it on its final night. . Doors open at 8 pm and the Play begins at 8.30 pm sharp. Adm: €8 & €5 and concessionary admission for family groups.

 

 

 

Serenity House Active Retirement meeting will take place on Wednesday on 24 February 2010 at 7.30pm Guest speaker for the evening is Sergeant Paul Wallace. For further information contact Serenity House on 9382945.


Due to unforeseen circumstances the information evening on Depression will take place in Serenity House, Moville in 10 March 2010 at 7pm. Anyone interested please contact Serenity House on 9382945 for further information.


Chiropodist Deirdre Britton will be in attendance at Serenity House on Friday, 26 February at 9.30am Appointments only.  If you wish to make an appointment to attend the chiropodist contact 0860666538 or 074 9360363.”

 

 

 

IHCPT Derry Group 30th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Dance. To celebrate 30 years of taking young people with special needs on their annual Easter Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Group 110 of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust (The 'Derry' Group) will be holding a celebration dinner dance in the City Hotel on Saturday 27th February 2010, music by the Odyssey band. The group would like to invite anyone who has travelled with us over the years, young people or group carers, their families and all those who have supported and helped us in anyway to join us in what should be a great evening to meet old friends and relive memories of some very special times. Tickets will cost£25 and can be obtained from Stephen Browne at 07912500195

 

 

 

 

Vocations Information Day on Saturday, 20th February from 11.30 am – 4 pm in Thornhill Retreat Centre, Derry. For more information contact Fr Paul Farren on 048 71264087 / Fr Colm O’Doherty on 048816 61475.

 

 

 

Meeting - A meeting has been arranged for Monday, February 15 at 8.30pm, upstairs in the Wee Hall, Culdaff, to discuss the setting up of a Beavers, Cub, and Scout Group for Culdaff and the surrounding areas. Any adult interested in helping out is asked to come along. More information available from Kevin Ferguson, Scouting Ireland on 0860473459.
 

 

A vacancy has arisen for a childcare assistant with the Culdaff Community Association Community Employment Project. Anyone interested is asked to call 07493 79832 or 0868452901 with their name and PPS number. FAS terms and conditions apply. This position is subject to Garda vetting.

 

 

 

Whist
1st: John Duffy, Derry
2nd: Rita McGarrigle, Carn
3rd: Catherine McGilloway, Malin
Tickets: - Mary B McLaughlin, Annie McColgan, Gerard Doherty.
Other Winners: James McConalogue, Mary B McLaughlin, Ernie McLucas, Margaret McGilloway.

Whist every Friday night at 8.45 pm in Bocan Hall.
Snowball Next Week €120 for 181 or better.

 

 

Carndonagh Community School


Guest Tea


On Friday 26th February at 8.30 pm. Tickets are available from Philomena O’Brien on 9379448 / 086818418189 and cost €15. This includes a beautiful buffet meal and dancing to Shunie Crampsie. All proceeds from this event are in aid of School Funds. So come along for a great night out.

 

 

 

Do you know of an older person living alone who could benefit from a weekly phone call? Talk to them about the service and give them our contact details or if you need more information give us a call and we will explain the service to you.


For further enquiries and application forms please ring Frances or Joan at Good Morning Service, 6 Ardaravan Sq., Buncrana @ 074 93 21598