Sunday 3rd May 2009

 

Fourth Sunday of Easter

 

Our Good Shepherd

 

Jesus said: “I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me.” On this Sunday the Year of Vocations ends. What has this special year meant for you personally, for you as a family and for you as a parish community? For many it quite possibly has meant very little and yet it has been significant. We take for granted that there will always be priests to serve us with the Eucharist and religious to take the initiative in our social needs. Recent years have provided us with a very different reality and a very new challenge. In our response to Christ the Good Shepherd we are all called to make our homes places of his presence for the world. We can only do this through the confident ways we make our love for one another shine out and our faith in him be seen by those around us. And we need to make our faith community a place that attracts the attention of those around us. The Lord will then provide what is needed for the Eucharist and for leadership for a better world.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 

 

 

Year of Vocations ends

 

Lord Jesus, you said to your disciples:

'The harvest indeed is great but the lobourers are few.'

We ask that we may know and follow the vocation to which you have called us.

We pray for those called to serve:
those whom you have called, those you are calling now,
and those you will call in the future.

May they be open and responsive to the call of serving your people.

 

Amen.

 

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

St Joseph’s, Fincarn

Monday and Friday 9.30am
Wednesday 8.00pm

 

St Mary’s, Altinure

Tuesday and Thursday 10.00am

 

St Peter & St Paul’s, Foreglen

Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.00am
Wednesday 7.30pm
Saturday 10.00am

 

 

 

THE SICK –in Foreglen will be attended on Monday.
The Sick in Teeavan and Carnanbane will also be visited on Monday

 

 

 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT in The Grotto Chapel n Monday from 10.00am to 4.00pm

 

 

 

SUNDAY COLLECTION– Thank you for your generosity:
St Joseph’s: £1045 Trocaire £5164
St Mary’s £941
St Peter & St Pauls: £626

 

 

 

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 9th May – Team 1 – Rory Archibald, Brenna Archibald, Cahan Brolly, Hannah Mullan, Amy Loughery

Sun 10th May– Team 2 (w) – Oran Cassidy, Desmond Lynch, Conor Murphy, Chloe McDermott, Rachel Biggs, Colleen McCloskey

 

 

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST MARY’S
Sat 9th May – Racheal O’Kane, Taneisha Murray, Omarh McCormack
Sun 10th May – Tamara O’Kane, Karl O’Kane, Matthew Devine

 

 

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S

Week beg. May 10th – Sean O’Connor, Ryan Downey

 

 

 

 

READERS – ST MARY’S
Vigil – Grace McKenna, Sinead McKenna Morning - Michael Forrester

 

 

 

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 14th May Caoimhe Crossan Aisling Devine
Sun 15th May Ryan Hegarty Diane McCormick

 

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION – A big thank you to all who helped and made the day such a success. We continue to pray for our children

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIOCESE OF DERRY CHARISMATIC RENEWAL – One day Conference in the Broomhill Hotel, Limavady Road, Derry on Saturday 16th may from 9am to 5pm. Contact Mona 02871 269549

 

 

 

 

 

KNOCK CELEBRATES 130TH ANNIVERSARY on Sunday 7th June the people and priests of the Diocese are invited to lead the prayers and worship at Knock Shrine starting at 2.30pm. It would be great if as many as possible could travel to Knock that day.

 

 

PROVISION OF CARE FOR KNOCK PILGRIMS

 

Anyone who has poor mobility or is in need of assistance who would like to participate in the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 7th June is invited to register for assistance by phoning the Pilgrimage Office on Derry 02871 260293. Staff from the Lourdes Hospitalite will be available in Knock to provide care.

 

 

MUSIC AT KNOCK – any individual, choir members or musicians who would like to contribute to the music at Knock on Sunday 7th June please contact Sr. Perpetua on Derry 02871 351233 for music and rehearsal details.

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL DIOCESAN MASS – the Annual Diocesan Mass for those with special needs will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh on Saturday 9th May 2009 a the new time of 4.00pm Bishop Hegarty will celebrate the Mass and everyone will be most welcome.

 

 

 

 

WALK AT BANAGHER GLEN – Walk 1 (3 miles) – Altnaheglish Reservoir (easy). Walk 2 (5 miles) – Walk the full length of the Reservoir (easy). Walk 3 (I miles) – full circular route (medium). Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a drink. Small lunch break if on full walk. There will be a talk given on geology, natural history and terrain of the Glen. Meet at Central Primary School Car Park at 9.45am or The Lay-by on Dungiven Main Street across from the Health Centre at 10.00am or At Banagher Glen carpark at 10.15am. For more information call Limavady TIC 028777 60307 or Moore’s Jewellers on 777 63687

 

 

 

Afterschools Club – closed Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th May

 

 

Holiday in Mornington – a number of places are available for a one week holiday in Mornington with the North-South Cross Community Group. Open to anyone 60+ years. All inclusive holiday cost is €210 (euro) and £20 (sterling) for bus. Anyone interested please contact Karen on 77781876

 

 

 

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER – Banagher U-8 and U10 camogie has now been changed to Tuesday night from 7pm to 8.15pm at the pitch. P1 to P6 only!

 

 

 

 

 

ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE, DUNGIVEN are holding an Information Evening for potential A level students on Wednesday 7th may at 7pm. All students and parents are welcome to attend.

 

 

 

 

 

BEGINNER LEVEL COMPUTER TUITION – available – contact 07979206299 for further information.

 

 

 

 

WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST’S (WESTERN TRUST) ANNUAL SERVICE held in memory of babies who have died following a miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death will be held this year on Sunday 10th May 2009 at 3pm. The Service will take place in Altnagelvin Area Hospital’s Clinical Education Centre.

 

 

 

 

 

O’BRIEN’S GAC, FOREGLEN, G.F.C. are issuing a special invitation to the whole community, especially past and present members to the Official Opening and Blessing of the new sports pavilion on Sunday 3rd May at 12.30pm.

A weekend of events has been organized to coincide with the official opening and blessing of the new sports pavilion -

 

Friday 1st May U10’s disco and fancy dress starting at 7pm to 9pm.

U16’s disco starting at 10pm to 12.30am – Music by Apollo

Saturday 2nd May 5pm to 6.30pm – entertainment provided by the children from St Peter and St Paul’s Primary School. Hypnotist Michael McCoy is on stage at 9pm followed by a disco.

 

Sunday 3rd May the official opening and blessing of the new pavilion at 12.30pm. 2.00pm - NMF Properties Senior championship – Glen v Newbridge with halftime underage football between Foreglen U10s and Newbridge U10s - plus a skills demonstration from the u6s and u8s.

3.30pm - the second game in the NMF senior championship between Banagher and Kilrea. Half time games between Kilrea U12s and Foreglen U12s plus Banagher U8s and Foreglen U8s.

The evening and weekend comes to a conclusion with John McNicholl and his band on stage at 10pm – doors opening at 8.30pm.

There are still a few tickets left for both Saturday and Sunday nights entertainment.

 

Lottery numbers this week were 10, 14, 15, 22. No jackpot winner. £25 lucky dip winner was Mary Farren, Chapel Road, Dungiven. Next weeks jackpot is £2350.

 

 

 

 

 

CHAVAGNES INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE – A Catholic Boarding School in Western France. Boys aged 11 to 18. Good university entrance track record. Strong extra-curricular provision. Highly competitive fees OPEN WEEK 4TH TO 9TH June 2009. Cost €95/£75. for further information (including transport) please do not hesitate to contact us: tel 0033(0)251423982. website www.chavagnes.org
email office@chavagnes.org