28th April 2019
LowerCreggan Parish
St Michael’s Church, Newtownhamilton
St Oliver’s Church, Dorsey
St Patrick’s Church, Cullyhanna
Divine Mercy and Doubting Thomas
Having doubts is part of life – will I succeed / fail, can I cope with today / tomorrow, how will I pay the bills, will the children be alright, will I get better from my illness, can I carry on following the death of a family member? We can also have doubts about forgiveness and mercy. Can I be forgiven for all the hurts I have caused to my family, my friends, my neighbour, and for all the times I have let myself down?
Doubts are very real and are very
painful. There is no quick solution to many doubts. It is not easy to
trust when pain is all around. However, doubts can be managed by
trusting in God. It is always possible to take a moment aside
and pray – Father I am in doubt of your forgiveness and my own
ability to cope. Help me to trust that your strength is greater than any
obstacle. Help me to see light at the end of my personal dark tunnel.
My Lord and my God.
| CULLYHANNA | NTH | DORSEY | |
| SAT 27th April | 9am Mass | 6.30pm Mass Brendan Campbell | |
| SUN 28th April | 11.30am Gerard Campbell. Margaret Murphy. Mickey Keenan. Frank & Elizabeth Hughes. Elizabeth & Stanley Bellew. Elizabeth & Eddie McQuillan. John & Maura Hearty & DM of Hearty & O’Brien Families. | 10am Bridie O’Malley. | |
| MON 29th April | 8pm Mass | ||
| TUES 30th April | 9am Mass | ||
| WED 1st May | 9.30am Mass | ||
| THUR 2nd May | 9am Mass | ||
| FRI 3rd May | 9am Mass | ||
| SAT 4th May | 9am Mass | 6.30pm Mass Steven O’Hare. | |
| SUN 5th May | 11.30am Mickey Hearty. May McCreesh. Alice Bellew. Brendan McConville. James Loughran. Rose & James Sheridan. Eamon & Sylvia Martin & DM. Peter, Anne, Francis & Brian O’Neill & DM. | 10am For the People. |
Recently deceased: Louise Jenkinson, Paddy Carragher, Claire Fagan,
Mary Smyth, Terence Murphy & Fr Brian McGrath.
Sunday 21st April: Weekly collection £1805.81 & €331.95.
Notice: There will be NO Masses Mon 6th May – Fri 10th May.
Children’s Liturgy Group: There will be
NO Liturgy group on Sun 5th May. It will resume again on Sun 12th May.
Mary’s Meals: Collection will be held THIS WEEKEND 27th & 28th April.
CULLYHANNA Readers
Sun 5th May: Claire Savage Sun 12th May: Dymphna Largey
Eucharistic Ministers Cullyhanna
Sun 5th May: Elizabeth McCreesh & Marie Rushe
Sun 12th May: Alica Griffin & Pattie Treanor
Altar Society for month of May: Kathleen Loye
DORSEY
Readers for St Oliver’s:
Sat 4th May: Mary Johnston
Sat 11th May: Caroline Donnelly
Eucharistic Minister for St Oliver’s:
Sat 4th May: Peter McGeown
Sat 11th May: Noel Mackin
Altar Society for month of April: Sue O’Hare
St Patrick’s Church – Sun 26th May @ 11.30am
St Michael’s Church – Sun 2nd June @ 10am
NOTICE: There will be no bulletin on weekends of 11th/12th May & 18th/19th May. There will be no mass in Dorsey (6.30pm) on 18th May and no mass in NTH Mass on (10am) Sun 19th May.
THERE WILL BE 11.30am MASS IN CULLYHANNA 19th MAY.
St Patrick’s GFC Lotto results: 8, 10, 17 & 32
In extract from Archbishop Eamon’s homily at the Chrism Mass in Armagh cathedral on Wednesday night past
– In his recent message to young people, Christus Vivit, “Christ is alive”,
Pope Francis encourages adults, as they grow older, not to lose the joy
of their youthful enthusiasm and openness to an ever greater reality”.
Pope Francis described
how, when he began his ministry as Pope, the Lord broadened his
horizons and granted him renewed youth. It was as if he got renewed joy
in his heart,
a new spring in his step! He said the same
thing can happen to a couple married for many years, or to a monk in the monastery –
“growth in
maturity can coexist with a fire constantly
rekindled, with a heart ever young”.
Parish Web Site: We welcome you to view our new Parish Web site. Please log on to www.Lowercregganparish.com. All the latest from the Parish will be available for viewing.
Baptism: Please register your child for Baptism with the Parish Secretary during office hours. Parents will then be invited to attend a meeting which will advise them about important details regarding the Baptism Ceremony.
Vocations Retreat: Are you longing for something more in your life, Is God calling you to live your life as a priest, or perhaps you are uncertain, but would like to learn more? Then please visit Sat 18th & Sun 19th May in St Patrick’s College, Maynooth or for more info infovocations.ie
St Oliver’s Primary School – Carrickrovaddy:St Oliver’s School Council will be hosting a Book & Bun Sale in the School Assembly Hall on Friday 3rd May 2019 1pm – 3pm. Everyone Welcome.
Silverbridge Senior Citizen’s & Special Needs Association:
Monthly function on Fri 3rd May.
Office contact details on 30861235 Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm or via email
Lowercregganparish@hotmail.com or Fr Tremer on
pplowercreggan@gmail.com