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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 31st January 2010

 

Fourth Sunday in Ord Time

 

 

Jesus said: “I tell you solemnly, no prophet is ever accepted in his own country”. The word prophet conjures up the image of someone who foretells the future, a bit like a fortune-teller. No! A prophet is someone who gets to the deepest reality of human life and is able to proclaim that this deepest reality will come to the surface sooner or later and calls us to make it sooner. Generally people don’t like to hear about these deepest realities because they get used to the way things are. A good example of this is: the deepest reality of marriage is that it is a sacrament, a source of Christ’s presence in and salvation of the world we live in. Couples need to do a lot more to bring their love to that pitch. Every home is a Domestic Church, a sacred place. Every parish is the living Body of Christ. We have a lot of change to work on.

 

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 

 

“This is my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on him.”

My lips will tell of your help.

 

 

 

 

Sunday, 31st January 2010

 

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

First Reading : Jeremiah 1: 4-5.17-19
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you came to birth I consecrated you; I have appointed you as prophet to the nations.

 

Second Reading: Corinthians 12: 31 – 13:13
There are three things that last: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love.

 

Gospel: Luke 4: 21-30
Jesus’ message is meant for all people.

 

 

 

 

MASS TIMES

 

 

Monday, Funeral Mass of John Joe McLaughlin, Dunross, 11 am;


[St Bridgid’s Crosses will be blessed after the Mass];

 

Tuesday, Candlemass ,
8 pm; [Candles will be blessed at this mass];

 

Wednesday, Feast of St Blaise, 8 pm; [Throats will be blessed at this Mass];

 

No Mass on Thursday.

 

Friday, First Friday of the Month, 8 pm;

 

No Mass on Saturday morning.

 

 

Confessions
Friday, 7.15 pm—7.45 pm; Saturday, 7.15 pm—7.45 pm;

 

 

 

 

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: €1,505; Development Collection, €1,000.

Thank you for your generosity.

New Year’s Day Swim 2010
A grand total of €10,000 was raised. €1,000 for Defibrillator, Culdaff; €1,000 for iCare, Inishowen Children’s Autism Eduction; €8,000 for Cancer Research Unit, St James’ Hospital, Dublin in memory of Danny Doherty [Bush]. A big thank you to everyone who took part.

 

 


 

A special collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend, after communion, to help those in such desperate need in Haiti.

 

 

 

 

 

Alzheimer’s Association - Annual Church-Gate collection will be taken up at all masses next weekend

 

 

Carndonagh Community School- Meeting in Bocan Old School on Monday 8th February at 8 pm. All parents are asked to attend.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catholic Schools Week – A Light for Every Generation


This year the theme for the week is Catholic Schools – A Light fr Every Generation. Catholic schools are committed to the education and formation of the young person in every aspect of their lives. Thus Catholic Schools are light for parents, pupils, staff and society in every generation. In selecting this theme we are clearly connecting the vision of Catholic Education with the mission of the Gospel, to bring the light of Christ to the world and to allow that light to shine through and in all that we do in Catholic Schools. This theme reminds us that we are constantly challenged to let that light shine for the present generation and this will remain part of our task for future generations. It also allows us to remember with great gratitude all those who through their work in establishing schools and places of education brought the light of Christ to many generations of Irish people in the past.

 

IRISH SCHOOLS WEEK


31ST JANUARY – 6TH FEBRUARY

 

 

There will be a Mass to celebrate Catholic Schools' Week in St Eugene’s Cathedral on Thursday 4th February 2010 at 12.30pm.  All are welcome to attend and concelebrate.  The theme for the week is “Catholic Schools – A Light for Every Generation”. Representatives from all primary and post-primary schools in the diocese have been invited to attend this Mass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Parent and Toddler Group in Bocan Hall every Wednesday at 10.30am. Men and women welcome to attend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The monthly devotions, in honour of Our Lady, will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 2nd February starting with confessions at 7.30 p.m. followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around 10.00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

 

 

 


 

 

Whist

1st: Teresa McLaughlin, Carn
2nd: John Doherty, malin Hd
3rd: Margaret mcGilloway, Malin

Tickets: - Roger Mooney, John Duffy, Patsy Doherty.

Other Winners: Patricia Harkin, Betty Houten, Gerard Doherty, Mickey Doherty

Whist every Friday night at 8.45 pm in Bocan Hall.

Snowball Next Week €100 for 183 or better.

 

 

 

 

Day-trip to Celtic Park to see Celtic v Dundee on Saturday 20th February. Or to see Celtic v Kilmarnock on 27th March. Trip includes luxury coach and tickets for Jock Stein Lower Stand. More information from 086 259 8271.

 

 

 

 

BOCAN DRAMA CLUB


Presents


“JOHNNIE’S BRITCHES”


In Bocan Hall on Sunday, 7th; Wednesday 10th & Friday 12th February 2010.


After last year’s production we all know that a fantastic night’s entertainment is assured from this Club. 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 - FÁS the national training authority is planning to run night classes in Serenity House, Moville. Classes will include Computer Literacy FETAC level 3; ECDL; ECDL Advanced; Manual and Computerised Accounts, Payroll, manual and computerised. If anyone would like to attend one of the classes you may contact the Serenity House on 9382945 for further details. Classes will commence the end of February (depending on demand).

 

 

“An Introduction To AutoCAD” - AutoCAD is a drawing software used by architects, mechanical engineers & contractors and is also used in most design and manufacturing environments the world over. Course Location: Buncrana Course Duration: 7-9 every Tuesday evening for 12 weeks Course Starts:March 2010 more information from087 265 3352

 

 

Gleneely Ladies Social Club are holding a meeting on Tuesday, 9th February at 11 am in the Clubhouse. All ladies welcome to discuss the needs of women in the area on an informal basis. Come along for a cup of tea and a chat. More information from 086 8831954.

 

 

The Irish Children’s Pilgrimage Trust is taking children/young people with special needs (both physical and learning disability) from the ages of 9-21 years of age from all over Ireland to Lourdes on Easter Sunday (4th -10th April 2010). The IHCPT is looking urgently for nurses to travel with groups this Easter. If you would be interested in travelling please contact Mary on 00353877962047 for further details. The cost of the fare is €640.