15th Sunday of the Year 11th July 2010

Diocesan Aim
As a diocese, we aim to be the Body of Christ with the help of the Holy Spirit so that we can live like Jesus in our time and place sharing his compassionate love with all.

7.30pm Loughmacrory & 9am Carrickmore cancelled and change in time to Creggan Mass (10.30 to 9.00am)
Families that have booked an anniversary Mass for Sunday’s at 9am are asked to contact Fr. O’Neill.
Families who have booked an anniversary Mass for Saturday’s at 7.30pm Vigil are asked to contact Fr Mallon.

Financial Statement 09/10

Diocesan Prayer to St. Oliver Plunkett

Oliver, Saint and Hero,
You followed the way of Jesus
And stood up for what you believed in.
We honour your memory.

Guide our Diocese
As we engage with the challenges of our time.
Direct our energies in ways that nurture faith in
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Walk with us on the pilgrim path,
Which involves renewal and change.
Help us to trust in Jesus as leader and teacher.
May we value all that is sacred
 And embrace courageously ways of peace and reconciliation. Amen.

 St. Oliver Plunkett pray for us. 

Lately Deceased
Aiden Ward, Annie Conlon & Mamie McCullagh

Dean Brian McGurk
Dean Brian McGurk died an old man in Armagh Gaol on 13th February 1713. Termonmaguirk Historical Society and friends plan to mark the 300th Anniversary of his death.
As a preliminary step it is hoped to convene an open meeting this September to which all parishioners will be invited to discuss how best to celebrate the life and death of this great son of the parish of Termonmaguirc. Please think about a fitting tribute. Both Fr. O’Neill and Fr. Mallon have expressed a keen interest in the project.

Camowen Smart Kids - Summer Scheme - Carrickmore
Running July and August register now!! Choose your days daily or weekly 10am - 4pm for further information contact the girls on 079 0171 1180
Or 028 8076 1339

Accord Marriage Preparation Courses
ACCORD is an Irish voluntary Catholic organisation that aims to promote a deeper understanding of Christian marriage and to offer people the means to safeguard and nourish their marriage and family relationships. Dates for Courses in preparation for marriage in 2010 – 2011 are now available. Please see notice board for details or contact one of the priests.

Clothing Appeal For Tyrone Haiti Build
The collection of clothing has started  and will continue until mid July in St. Colmcilles GFC GROUNDS. Bags or boxes of all types of CLOTHING, SHOES, BED LINEN, CURTAINS, TOWELS etc.  can be left in the green container in the UPPER CAR PARK daily between 10a.m and 10p.m.  The container will be locked nightly. All proceeds will go directly to HAITI via the local TYRONE HAITI BUILD group.  Further info; Conor 807 61594, Briege 807 60667 mob.07867 934684, Christina 07853 282563

Nally Museum – ‘Flight of the Earls’ Exhibition
A ‘Flight of the Earls’ art and literature exhibition is currently being set up at the Museum.  Viewing will commence on Monday 5 July and continue until the end of August 2010.  Normal opening hours apply, but anyone wishing to view outside those hours can contact 079 095 300 66 to arrange.

5k fun run/walk and carboot sale
In the grounds of An Creagan on 17th July in support of the 32 marathons challenge for Autism.  The fun run/walk will begin at 11am, the fee is £5 per participant and registration will take place from 9am on the morning of the event in the visitor centre or can be completed online at Northern Ireland Athletics Association, niathletics.org.uk/calendar.
The car boot sale will begin at 12pm and is £10 per car taking part.
All proceeds will go towards Autism NI, A very worthwhile cause.

Children in Crossfire
are recruiting participants for the Barcelona Half Marathon in February 2011 and the Derry Waterside Half Marathon in September 2010.
For more information on either event, please contact Sarah on 02 871 26 98 98 or e-mail events@childrenincrossfire.org  

Cumann Peil Gael na mBan Uladh
The Ulster Ladies Gaelic Football Council and Ulster Camogie Council will take up a collection at all weekend Masses of 17th and 18th July. They are raising funds for women in war torn Uganda.

The Permanent Diaconate
Is God calling you to serve as a Deacon in the Archdiocese of Armagh?  Are you a man aged over 25 and under 65 married/single or widowed?
For further information contact your local priest or
Fr J Gates, Diocesan Director,
30 King Street,  Magherafelt,
Co Derry BT45 6AS
jgatesbrack@btconnect.com