In Cappagh Parish the Stage III preparations took the form of four Reflections Evenings on Tuesdays, in St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher, at 8pm. Each evening was hosted by young people from the parish who are involved in the Pope John Paul II Awards Programme. The evenings lasted approx 40mins with a local guest speaker each evening, and tea/coffee served afterwards. The Church was beautifully prepared each evening with special lighting and displays.

Tuesday, 8th November 2011

The third Reflection Evening was introduced by Mrs Frances McGlinchey, and focused on the Mystery of our Faith, Dying and Rising in Christ. Two Crosses were included in the display: a smaller one draped in dark cloth, representing death; and a larger, beautiful gold Cross, representing the Resurrection – the Risen Christ – with the Host at the centre. The Guest Speaker was Mrs Donna-Marie McGillion, who invited us to share part of her personal and very moving faith journey.