EASTER FAITH
On Ash Wednesday, 18th February, we began the Season of Lent. Looking out our windows
on this day there was probably a yearning for spring. After a long winter, the trees were still
bare, the weather was grey. One could say that our mood was likely a bit downcast. What a
perfect disposition for the beginning of Lent!
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Yet, we were certainly not as disheartened as two of Jesus’ prime disciples, Peter and John.
John had stood by Jesus and his sorrowful mother throughout the whole Passion, and what he
experienced was the man he respected most and saw as having divine authority being totally
humiliated. Peter, on the other hand, had great confidence in Jesus and in himself, but at the
most critical hour, he fell hard. Peter denied our Lord and wept bitterly as he heard of Jesus’
horrific death.
Easter Day of the Lord’s Resurrection
The Second Sunday of Easter
5th April & 12th April 2015
At the crucifixion, darkness literally descended upon the earth; it seemed that the light of hope
had been extinguished. Today the light of Christ, lumen Christi, shines throughout the world
because of the resurrection.
Simple put, Easter Faith is the ‘empty tomb.’ For some this tomb is just an empty cave and
there are thousands of rational reasons why the body of Jesus was no longer present. It was
stolen. It was part of an elaborate hoax which has lasted for centuries. The two disciples are
carrying a heavy load on their backs, feelings of dejection and utter despair. Reaching the
tomb, they are overcome with a new hope. Could it be possible? The beginnings of Easter
Faith are just budding forth, but it will take time, prayer, and an experience of the Risen Lord
for the full blossoming.
There is one last important aspect of this Easter Faith which we see in the Gospels: it must be
shared with others. The second proof of the resurrection is the preaching of the disciples, who
gave their lives to preaching the news that Christ is risen. As Mary Magdalene does, we are
called to follow in that tradition. We must take this faith out to others or it dies.
Lent began in darkness, but it ends with light. The light and beauty of the Easter flowers are
symbolising for us the new life offered to us. It is our choice. What do we think about the
empty tomb? The question is simple, but the answer will determine if we have Easter Faith,
which changes everything for us.
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The Lord has indeed risen, alleluia. Glory
and kingship be his for ever and ever.
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WEEK COMMENCING 5th APRIL - EASTER WEEK
WEEK COMMENCING 12th APRIL - SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Today we celebrate the central mystery of our faith. Jesus has conquered death and
opened up the way to eternal life. We are an Easter people and alleluia is our song.
As we gather around the table of the Lord today, we come together like the first group
of believers. We pray that we may become ever more united in heart and soul and live
up to the ideals of the first Christian communities.
ROSARY at Our Lady’s Grotto on Sunday at 7 p.m., and Monday to Friday at 8 p.m.
THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET continues on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Holy Family
Church.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY. On Sunday 12th April the Divine Mercy Holy Hour will be
held in Holy Family Church at 7 p.m. There will be an opportunity to venerate a First Class
Relic of St Faustina. All are welcome.
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
BAPTISMS are held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1.00p.m.
Please give two weeks notice to Sr. Philomena. Please note: Baptisms outside of these
times only in cases of emergency.
MASSES: Sunday 9.30 a.m. and 12 noon. Monday - Saturday 10 a.m.
CONFESSIONS after 10 a.m. Mass on Saturday.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY: James Mc Geogh– Saturday 11th April at 6 p.m.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, STEWARTSTOWN
BAPTISMS will be held on the third Sunday of each month immediately after Mass.
Give two weeks notice to Sr. Philomena so that the Baptism Team may visit the homes.
Please note: Baptisms outside of these times only in cases of emergency
PERPETUAL NOVENA & MASS on Monday evening at 7 p.m.
Please note no morning Prayer Service this week.
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST for 12th April:
Una Scullion, Nuala Kennedy, Dick Lee
READER for 12th April: Patricia Friel
COLLECTION for Sunday, 29th March
Envelope £2,788.47
Offertory £1,279.00
LATELY DECEASED. Please pray for Frank Gervin, Joan Laverty.
ROSARY at Our Lady’s Grotto on Sunday at 7 p.m., and Monday to Friday at 8 p.m.
THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET continues on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Holy Family
Church.
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
BAPTISMS are held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1.00p.m.
Please give two weeks notice to Sr. Philomena. Please note: Baptisms outside of these
times only in cases of emergency.
MASSES: Sunday 9.30 a.m. and 12 noon. Monday - Saturday 10 a.m.
CONFESSIONS after 10 a.m. Mass on Saturday.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, STEWARTSTOWN
BAPTISMS will be held on the third Sunday of each month immediately after Mass.
Please give two weeks notice to Sr. Philomena so that the Baptism Team may visit the
homes.
Please note: Baptisms outside of these times only in cases of emergency
PERPETUAL NOVENA & MASS on Monday evening at 7 p.m.
ROSARY AND EUCHARISTIC PRAYER SERVICE - Tuesday to Friday 10a.m
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST for 19th April:
Maura Gallagher, Claire O’Hanlon, Dermot Kennedy
READER for 19th April: Patricia Friel
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH CHOIR: Variety Concert in Craic Theatre on Friday, 17th
April at 8.00 pm. Tickets available from Harry Lambert, Ursula Hughes, Mary Boyle and
Gerry McClure. This fund raising event will go towards our forthcoming trip to Lourdes in
May, when we lead the Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage. All support greatly appreciated.
ANNUAL ARMAGH DIOCESAN PIONEER DINNER/DANCE in the Ryandale, Moy,
Friday 17th April at 8.15 p.m. Tickets are £18, and are available from any member of the
Coalisland Pioneer Council.
COALISLAND TRAINING SERVICES: A 10 week art class (acrylics) for beginners
starts Tuesday 14th April 7 - 9.30 p.m. The course costs £30 for those living in Coalisland
Neighbourhood Renewal area, for those outside the CNR area the cost is £60. To secure a
place please contact Carmel on 87748512/ 07708697744
MARY’S MEALS: Meitheal Support Community would like to thank the Silver Band,
O’Neill Sisters ‘Singing’ P.K. Roadshow for the entertainment at the Guest Tea, and also the
Parochial Centre staff, those who hosted the tables and all the guests who gave so generously
to make it a huge success. The amount raised was £2524.00 which will feed 207 children for
a school year. To all who gave or helped in any way, your support is very much appreciated.
SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING AND REMEMBRANCE for parents and families
who have been bereaved through the death of a baby, in The Medical Education Centre,
Craigavon Area Hospital, Sunday 26th April at 3 p.m. For more information call Anne on
38613861.
COALISLAND YOUNG STARS are running a First Kicks Easter Camp on Monday 6th
April at Gortgonis Sports Complex small sided pitch for all boys and girls in the 7-14 age
group who would like to come along and see what the club is all about. It will be an afternoon
packed with fun games beginning at 12.00 noon for the boys and 2 pm for the girls. So if you
think you would like to try out for our soccer team or are just curious then why not come
along admission is free.
PILGRIMAGE TO DIVINE MERCY SHRINE, KRAKOW Tuesday 22nd September
2015, returning Tuesday 29th September. For more information, contact Ethna on
87740951.
ACCORD: The next Marriage Preparation Course in Quinn’s Corner:
Tuesday 26th May, Tuesday 2nd June and Tuesday 9th June 2015. The course will run for
3 weeks from 7 - 10 p.m. Courses are available for viewing on www.accordni.com.