Saturday 6^th 7pm                      St Malachy’s Church                                   John Joe & Lily Mellon,

Peter & Annie McCaughey & Family

Adoration after Mass til midnight

Sunday 7^th 10am                       St Matthew’s Church                                 Agnes McGirr

Sunday 7^th 11.30am                   Church of the Immaculate Conception

Tuesday 9^th 8am                        St Malachy’s Church

Tuesday 9^th 8pm                       St Matthew’s Church                                 Brendan O’Hanlon First Anniversary

Wednesday 10^th 10am                St Mary’s Church

Adoration after Mass til 12noon

Thursday 11^th 10am   Church of the Immaculate Conception

Adoration after Mass til 7.55pm

Friday 12^th                                St Matthew’s Church                                                 Adoration 4pm – 7pm

Friday 12^th 7.30pm                    St Mary’s Church                                                      Anne McCann First Anniversary

Saturday 13^th 5pm                       St Mary’s Church                                                      Lizzie & Dan Mulgrew, Mary McRory

4.50pm carpark Bless Palms and process into Church

Saturday 13^th 7pm                     St Malachy’s Church                                 Petrina Faulkner, Margaret & Francis Hackett

Adoration after Mass til midnight

Sunday 14^th 10am                     St Matthew’s Church                                 Gerard & Susan Jordan

Sunday 14^th 11.30am Church of the Immaculate Conception

Sunday 14^th 7pm                       Church of the Immaculate Conception                                         Stations of the Cross (Pastoral Council)

Sunday 14^th 7.30pm   Church of the Immaculate Conception                                         Penitential Service

Holy Week begins next Sunday with the celebratuon of Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Pasion – the liturgy recommends that one procession commemorating the Lord’s entry into Jersusalem take place in the Parish. So weather permitting we will gather at 4.50pm in the car park at St Mary’s Church this year, next Saturday evening.

Easter Triduum: Mass of the Lord’s Supper Thursday 18^th St Matthew’s Church 7.30pm; Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Good Friday St Malachy’s Church 3pm; Stations of the Cross Good Friday St Mary’s Church 7.30pm; Easter Vigil Church of the Immaculate Conception 7.30pm; Easter Dawn Mass Altar Glen 8am; Easter Sunday Mass St Matthew’s Church 10am; Easter Sunday Mass St Malachy’s Church 11.30am.

Readers for the Passion next weekend, and Readers and Eucharistic Minisers for the Easter Triduum can collect readings and sign up for ministries with Fr M this weekend.

Confessions in the Pastoral Area: Sunday 14^th Ballygawley; Monday 15^th Aughnacloy; Tuesday 16^th Tullyallen. All at 7.30pm.

Archbishop Eamon Martin, along with the clergy of the diocese, will celebrate the Chrism Mass on Wednesday, 17 April at 7.00pm in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh.  All are welcome. Two people from the Parish can take part in this Mass – contact Fr. M asap.

Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Gemma McCarron and Hugh Gallagher who were married recently.

Sacrament of Baptism: next dates: Saturday 13^th April in St Malachy’s Church, Ballymacilroy at 3pm; Saturday 4^th May in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballygawley at 3pm.

Lately Deceased: Thea Rudland.

Feasts of the Weeks: Sunday 7^th St John Baptist de la Salle; Thursday 11^th St Stanislaus; Saturday 13^th St Martin; Sunday 14^th Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion.

Sunday collection 30^th/31^st March amounted to £2006. Thanks to all who contributed. 2019/2020 envelopes begin today. If you or your family did not receive a box or you or your family would like to contribute to the upkeep of the Parish please contact Fr. M. Envelope distribitors – undelivered boxes should be returned to Fr. M.

Those who use Gift Aid – whereby some of your tax contributions come back to Parish funds – please complete the white slip in your box making sure you include your Post Code and return it to the collection basket. Thank you.

At present only two people help count the Sunday collection – maybe those who used to help may recommit and others may like to join this group. Three/four people every Sunday would be a great help and the more there are, then a rota can be arranged. Contact Fr. M.

Eucharistic Adoration: something for Lent as an individual or as a family; during the weekdays of Lent in St Malachy’s Church from 7am to 8am; Wednesday St Mary’s Church after Mass til 12noon; Thursday Church of the Immaculate Conception after Mass til 8pm; Friday St Matthew’s Church 4pm til 7.30pm; Saturday St Malachy’s Church after Mass til midnight.

Legion of Mary meeting Tuesday at 8pm in the Upper Room. New members welcome.

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballygawley spring clean outside on Saturday 13^th April at 10am. All help welcome.

St Ciaran’s Peregrini leave for Mulenga, Zambi on Wednesday for two weeks – remember them and those in the care of Fr PJ Gormley in your prayers.

St Ciaran’s Connected (Parents and Friends Association) AGM will be held in the School Assembly Hall on Monday 15^th April.  All are welcome.

During the Season of Lent, 7.30pm Mass in St Malachy’s Church, Armagh · Monday 8 April – “Life beyond Death” – Coping with grief and learning to live again with Fr Columba Mary OP. All welcome.

Series of talks on “The Mass as Heaven on Earth” In St Teresa’s Hall, Dungannon (which is beneath St Patrick’s Church, Dungannon) Monday nights – until 15^th April 8.00pm – 9.00pm All are welcome.

Life in the Spirit Seminars at 7.30pm Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Omagh. Thursday 11^th April Transformation with Archbishop Eamon Martin. All welcome.

Holy Week Retreat at Dromantine – Wed 17^th April at 5pm – Sunday 21^st at 11am. The SMA Community invites you to join them in reflectively celebrating the Easter Triduum, beginning with the Seder Meal. £250 full board . Dromantine Retreat Centre, Newry BT34 1RH   Booking: Tel. 028 30821964 or admin@dromantineconference.com

The Benedictine Monks, Rostrevor invite men (18-40) to an Easter Triduum Retreat from Holy Thursday 18th April until Sunday 20th April. Take time to reflect. Examine your life and consider your call. If interested, please contact: Fr Thierry: benedictinemonks@btinternet.com / 4173 9979 Facebook: Benedictine Monks Rostrevor / Twitter: @rostrevormonks

St Pio of Pietrelcina One Day Retreat – Sunday 14 April – led by Fr Denus Luddy CSsR, from 10.00am – 500pm in the Ryandale, Moy. Price £26 (includes morning coffee and lunch).  St Pio relic available on the day. For more information, please contact: Nuala Somers T 3754 8382.

Garvaghey Area Community Notes: Lots of exciting events in the coming weeks within the Garvaghey Area. We would really appreciate everyone’s support in as many Events as possible.  GACA Easter Egg Hunt and Crafts promises to be a fun few hours out. 10am-12pm a Time St. Matthews Primary School suitable for ages 4-10years. Come along and get hunting for those special surprises

The wonderful book of St Matthews Primary School Garvaghey is ON SALE NOW AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

*Post Office at the Shop in Kelly’s  *Vivo Shop in ballygawley  *Contact Mary McCrystal on 07810 871381 Price £5  Amazing value and such an incredible read with such hard work involved in putting these together, Every house needs one ?? AGM (Annual General Meeting) scheduled for 2nd May

Cloughfin Community Association In Cloughfin Old School the programme is as follows:- Mondays 5pm – Children’s Irish Dancing Class with the Treanor School of Irish Dancing.   Wednesday 2 – 4.30pm – The Bright Ideas Craft Group finishes for the season this week.   Weds 9 – 10.30pm – The Old Time/Social Dancing Class will finish for the season on Weds 10^th April. Thurs 11^th April 8pm – Reminiscence Group Meeting. Tues 30^th April 7pm – Annual General Meeting. Everyone welcome to all activities.  If anyone has difficulty obtaining a copy of our recently published Local History Book please get in touch by contacting rosiemcm@btinternet.com or 07709712989.

Bingo and Parish Lotto draw – next held on Wednesday 10^th April 2019.

Easter Party at the Blackwater Valley Learning Centre An Over 55s Easter Party is taking place on the 15th of April from 1 – 4 pm, at The Blackwater Valley Learning Centre.   You are very welcome to join us for a beautiful four course meal followed by raffle (lots of prizes!) and afternoon of live music by Pat McQuaid.  Please book as soon as possible on 00 353 47 87049 / 87055.

Back on Track is a programme within SOLAS, a charity which supports children with additional educational needs (stage 1-3 of SEN Code of Practice) in primary schools in your area.  We are looking for retired teachers or people who have an interest, experience and/or expertise in the field of education to provide 1:1/small group support specifically in literacy and numeracy on a voluntary basis. One morning per week (2/3 hours) is required and full induction will be provided.  Please contact Kate at Sólás on 90 247600, or email progs@solasbt7.com for further details and information pack.

South West College (SWC) holds information and advice sessions at the Dungannon, Enniskillen and Omagh Campuses. We would like to make young people and their parents/guardians, as well as adult learners aware of learning options to help with career progression, getting into employment, personal development and leisure courses. SWC Connexions Event: Omagh (9^th), Dungannon (10^th), Enniskillen (11^th April) at 6pm. For anyone who has applied or thinking of applying for a course starting September. More info call 028 8225 0109

Ballygawley Local history Group.Annual outing on Wednesday 8th May visiting Hillsborough Castle and gardens in the morning and an afternoon visit to Garvagh Museum. Contact Pat Montague 85568265 Pauline Ball 85567944

The Ultimate Ladies Night in Kinturk Cultural Centre on Saturday 13th April at 7pm. Make up by Julie. Live Demonstration by Mairead Quinn, Aesthetic 53, The Klean Kitchen. Spot prizes on the night. Wine on Arrival. Fork Supper. £25 a ticket Purchase online

https://boutique-68.myshopify.com/ Contact Corky Quinn for More information 07810293177

Bulletin notices should be left at the Parochial House or sent by email to errigalciaran99@gmail.com by Tuesday for inclusion the following Sunday. The next bulletin will be published on 14^th and 21^st April and 5^th May 2019.

Lotto

6              13            17            20

No match 3 winners

Next draw increased to £3800 on 10^th April 2019.

Errigal Ciaran Club Notes The letters drawn in this week’s Club Errigal Alphalot were B C U X Z. There were no jackpot winners but James Gormley and Ann & Matthew McCartan matched 4 letters and scooped £100 each. The jackpot next week rises to £5200. Thank you for your continued support. With the clocks springing forward last weekend, all underage training for U6-U10s and U12 boys moves back to the grass on a Thursday night in Dunmoyle from 18.30 – 19.30 commencing on Thursday the 4th of April, continuing every Thursday until September.   We would like to take this opportunity to thank St. Ciarans College for the use of their facilities over the last number of weeks. The members of our successful 1999 Minor Championship winning team are set to run a series of fund raising events over the coming few months in conjunction with the Spirit of Paul McGirr Foundation. The foundation aims to send a group of volunteers to Zambia to start building a secondary school with an entire wing dedicated to our ex-minor footballer Kevin McCartan who was killed tragically in a road traffic accident. All support is greatly appreciated. More details to follow. For any members experiencing a recent black out with regards club text messages, we would ask for patience. We are experiencing difficulties with our mobile provider and are investigating alternative communication options at the moment.   Ideally, WhatsApp is currently our most effective platform and we would encourage anybody with access to a smartphone to download WhatsApp and let us know you have done so. Upcoming club fixtures: Thurs 4^th @ 6:45pm – U14 Girls vs. Donaghmore @ Donaghmore, Fri 5^th @ 6:45pm – U14 Boys vs. Killeeshil @ Killeeshil, Sat 6^th @ 4:30pm & 6pm – Junior Reserves & Juniors vs. Brackaville, Sun 7^th @ 12:30pm – Minor Girls vs. Clonoe @ Clonoe, Sun 7^th @ 2:15pm & 3:45pm – Senior Reserves & Seniors vs. Eglish @ Eglish, Tues 9^th @ 6:30pm – Minor Girls vs. Donaghmore @ Donaghmore, Wed 10^th @ 7pm – Minor Boys vs. Carrickmore @ Dunmoyle, Thurs 11^th @ 6:45pm – U14 Girls vs. Carrickmore @ Dunmoyle, Fri 12^th @ 7pm – Minor Boys vs. Cappagh @ Cappagh. All support is greatly appreciated.