St. Matthew’s Church, Drumavaddy.

Mass Times.                          Mass Intentions.

Sat 19th May (7:30pm)            Packie Galligan. 4th Anniversary.   

Mon 21st May (7:15pm) 

Wed 23rd May (8:00pm)                                         

Sat 26th May (7:30pm)            Michael Donohoe. 8th Anniversary.

 

The Eight Amendment:

The 8th Amendment has preserved and fostered a culture of life that we can be proud of. The resources of modern medicine have been used very successfully to care for the lives of women and unborn children. We know that thousands of childrens' lives have been saved in Ireland by the 8th Amendment over the last thirty years. The purpose of having Human Rights in our Constitution is to protect a vulnerable minority from Majority Rule. That's why these rights are there. To protect those who haven't got a voice or indeed a vote. What we are voting for on Friday the 25th of May is whether we want unrestricted  access to termination up to 12 weeks and in many cases long after that.  If we vote 'No' mother and baby are equally protected. (Bishop Leo).

 

Call for Volunteers for the WMOF-Deadline 31st May, 2018.

Up to 10,000 volunteers are needed around the events in August. The cut-off for

expressions of interest on volunteering is the end of this month - 31st May, 2018.

Here is the link for everything to do with volunteering.www.worldmeeting2018.ie

 

The Croagh Patrick to Ballinagh, Cycle Challenge 2018:  will take place on Sat June 30th. See www.facebook.com/BallinaghCycle or Email ballinaghcycleclub@hotmail.com.

 

All Star Award:

Congratulations to Shanise Fitzsimons. St Clare's College who received her Ulster Post-Primary Camogie All Star Award recently. Also received earlier in the year All Star award in football.

 

Denn GFC Blotto:

The Blotto Draw took place on 14th May, 2018. The winning numbers were; 6, 11, 24 & 26. The weekly winners of €25 were; Terry the Barber, Catriona Keoghan & Colin Farrelly, Kay Smith, Oliver Ferguson & Danny Reilly. Next draw:  Mon the 21st May in The Den. Jackpot €1,200.

Church Collections:

Drumavaddy:  Sat: 12th May:  €320                 Crosskeys: Sun: 13th May:  €630                    

Fr. Peter McKiernan: 049 4336102

Email: crosskeyskilmorediocese@gmail.com    Website: www.parishofdenn.com

 

 

St. Matthew’s Church, Crosskeys.

Mass Times.                       Mass Intentions.

Sun 20th May (11.00am)         Charlie Hyland. 1st Anniversary.

Tue 22nd May (9:30am)          

Thur 24th May (9:30am)         Special Intention.          

Fri 25th May (7:30pm)            Cissie & Eddie Shiels & deceased family members. 

Sat 26th May (8:30pm)           Note Mass Time.      (People of the Parish.)       

 

Note change of Mass time in Crosskeys from Sunday morning 27th to Saturday 26th May at 8:30pm. Due to Car Rally in the area on Sunday 27th May.

The car rally takes place on Sunday 27th May. The organizers tell us that the roads will be closed from 9:45 am, so to avoid any accidents we will have the mass of the weekend for Sunday May 27th at 8:30pm on Saturday 26th May.

 

I am the bread of Life.                                Chorus

I am the bread of life. He who                      And I will raise you up, and I will

comes to me shall not hunger.                         raise you up, and I will raise      

He who believes in me shall not                                 you up on the last day.

thirst. No one can come to me, unless

The father beckons.

 

Here I am Lord:

I, the Lord of Sea and Sky                           I who made the stars of night

I have heard my people cry                            I will make the darkness bright

All who dwell in dark and sin                        Who will bear my light to them?

My hand will save.                                          Whom shall I send?            

                                    Chorus.

                               Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord.

                               I have heard you calling in the night.

                               I will go Lord, if you lead me.

                               I will hold your people in my heart.

 

                

Christ be our Light.

Longing for light, we wait in darkness           Longing for peace, our world is troubled.

Longing for truth, we turn to you,                Longing for hope, many despair. 

Make us your own, your holy people,             Your word alone has power to save us.    

Light for the world to see,                        Make us your living voice.

                                      Christ, be our light!

                                    Shine in our hearts.

                                    Shine through the darkness.

                                     Christ, be our light. Shine in

                                        your church gathered today.