Sunday 1st November 2009

 

All Saints

 

Jesus said to his disciples and to the crowd: "How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven." The Beatitudes are given to us as the way of life for all Christians and for anyone who wants to live life to the full. To be poor in spirit does not mean that we think that we are no good. At times this is how it is passed on to us. It does mean to be in touch with the wonders of who we are, how good we are, but to know that all of that is gift, not possession. We have so much and yet we either take it for granted or we are only aware of what we don't have. This week is a call to be in touch with our richness and be filled with gratitude and gladness. How important this is for every married couple if they are to live their marriage fully. It is also very important for families to rejoice in each other. And our faith community is so full of the goodness of people and richness of Christ. To be a saint is to be a person of gratitude.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 

 

Sunday, 1st November 2009

 

All Saints

 

First Reading Apocalypse 7: 2-4, 9-14
I saw a huge Number, impossible to count, of people from every nation, race, tribe and language.

 

Second Reading 1 John 3: 1-3
Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by letting us be called God’s children.

 

Gospel Matthew 5: 1-12
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.

 

 

 

PHONE NUMBERS FOR NEIGHBOURING PARISHES:

Dungiven: Fr Aidan Mullan 028 777 41219

Fr Joe Gormley 028 777 41256

Claudy: Fr David O’Kane 028 71 337727

 

 

 

Please leave notices for next week’s bulletin with Josephine on or before
7.30pm Wed evening. Email johassan@btinternet.com tel 77781627

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASS TIMES DURING THE WEEK

St Josephs: Monday and Friday 9.30am Wednesday 8.00pm

St Mary’s: Monday (All Souls Day) 7.30pm

Tuesday and Thursday 10.00am

Friday (First Friday) 7.30pm

St Peter & St Paul’s: Monday (All Souls Day) 9.00am and 7.30pm

 

Fr Eamon will be off on Tuesday after 10.00am Mass

 

 

VISITATION OF THE SICK:

Monday - Carnanbae and Teeavan
Friday - Park

 

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 7th Nov: Team 1 (W) – Rory Archibald, Brenna Archibald, Cahan Brolly, Hannah Mullan, Amy Loughery
Sun 8th Nov – 2 – Oran Cassidy, Desmond Lynch, Conor Murphy, Chloe McDermott, Rachel Biggs, Colleen McCloskey

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Week beg. 8th Nov – Tiarnan Lynch, Tiarnan Burke, Cahan Brolly, Cora McLaughlin

 

 

READERS – ST MARY’S (November)
Vigil – Aoife McCloskey & Clare McCloskey Morning – Ita McSorley

 

 

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 7th Nov Dee McGrellis Sun 8th Nov Diane McCormack

 

 

READERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 7th Nov Gerry McCloskey Sun 8th Nov Elaine Feeney

 

 

 

 

 

COLLECTIONS Thank you for your generosity:
St Joseph’s: Mission Sunday: £1054 25th Oct: £1088
St Mary’s: Mission Sunday: £1230 25th Oct: £880
St Peter & Paul’s: 25th Oct: £546

 

 

 

 

ALTINURE BLESSING OF THE GRAVES

 

will take place on Sunday 8th November after the 10.30am Mass.

 

 

 

 

2ND NOVEMBER: NORMS FOR INDULGENCES AT THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL SOULS: From 12 o’clock noon on 1st November until midnight on 2nd November, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion, and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostle’s Creed. This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed. Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1st November. Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st November to 8th November. The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1st to 8th November. The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.

 

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION DATE – Saturday 6th March 2010 at 11.00am St Joseph’s Fincarn.

 

 

FIRST COMMUNION DATE: Altinure – 29th May 2010. Fincarn 4th June 2010

 

 

 

MARIAN MOVEMENT CENACLE – A Regional Marian Movement day of prayer for Priests and laity, led by Fr Michael Maher, will take place on Sat 7th November 2009 in St Mary’s Chapel, Ardmore, Derry City (12 midday to 4.30pm). the day will include Adoration, Confessions, Talks and Mass. All welcome. Please bring a packed lunch. Format includes midday to 4.30pm led by Fr Maher; 12-1 rosary/Confessions; 1-2pm packed lunch; 2-3pm Talk and Adoration; and 3.30pm Mass

 

 

 

 

DERRY DIOCESAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CHARISMATIC RENEWAL – As part of the above plan Omagh Charismatic Prayer Group invites you to a Day of Renewal. “Those who are not for me are against me, and those who do not gather with me scatter.” (Luke 11:23) Speaker: Frances Hogan. Venue: Mellon Country Hotel, Beltany Road, Omagh; Date: 21st November 2009; Registration 9am; Celebration of The Eucharist at 4.30pm. Cost £20 (includes lunch, tea/coffee on arrival). Booking: Tel 02882242092 (office hours only).

 

 

FINCARN BINGO – the Sunday night Bingo is an outlet and outing for many. In recent months there has been a drop off in support for many reasons. If you want a night of entertainment and company please come along to enable the Bingo to continue and to enjoy yourself.

 

 

 

SVDP Christmas Party will be held on Sunday 29th November. More details later….

 

 

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER – £100 DRAW - As the draw booklets will be available for distribution during the week, all monies should be paid on Monday night at the Pavilion at 7.30pm. There are a few tickets remaining – if you or your family use the club facilities during the year it is essential that you contribute to the upkeep of the club by purchasing a ticket.

If you require a ticket please contact any committee member or Sean Mc Closkey - (77741743)

GEAR SHOP OPENING TIMES - TUESDAY NIGHTS 8PM TO 9PM

 

Fundamentals Programme : A six week fundamental programme for children in P1 to P4 both boys and girls will take place on Tuesday 3rd, 10th and 17th November in Fincairn Hall and 24th Nov, 1st and 8th December in Park Hall from 7pm sharp to 8pm. All children and parents are welcome.

 

 

HALLOWEEN COMMUNITY EVENT – Learmount Resource Centre at 4pm on Sunday 1st November. Join in the Fancy Dress Parade on Park Street, followed by a Treasure Hunt in Learmount Forest, call in to visit the witches at the Community Centre and finish off with refreshments at Learmount Resource Centre. Everyone welcome.

 

 

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP – Bird of Prey Event: Wednesday 4th Nov, 7-8pm in the Environmental Room at Park Recycling Centre. Expert, Martin Moloney, will deliver an interactive talk about the birds of prey of Ireland. Conditions permitting Martin will bring along a Barn Owl, Harris Hawk, Long Eared Own and Kestrel for viewing up close. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone welcome.

 

 

 

O’BRIEN’S GAC, FOREGLEN – the Halloween CarnEVIL will be held at the Clubhouse on Saturday, 31st October at 8pm followed by a Junior Disco from 9.30pm to 12.30pm. Admittance will be £3 per child (Adults are free). Come along to a family fun evening for the whole community.

E&J Country will pay in The Clubhouse on Saturday, 7th November 2009. No admittance charge. The Club will be holding their annual Dinner Dance on Saturday 21st November 2009 in the Clubhouse. A 4 course meal, followed with music by The Boogie Men. Tickets at £15 are now on sale from any committee member or at The Clubhouse.

 

 

 

 

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE are launching their 2009 Advent campaign in Banagher Parish, the proceeds from which will help vulnerable children and young people in Ethiopia and Tanzania. We are recruiting volunteers to help us distribute boxes at Masses on the weekends of 21st and 22nd and 28th and 29th November, and to help us collect and count donations after Advent. If you would like to volunteer, then please call 02871 269898 or email mark.mcmahon@childrenincrossfire.org.