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Corpus Christi, The Body and Blood of Christ – Sunday, 6th June 2010
...Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
 

“They all ate as much as they wanted, and when the scraps remaining were collected they filled twelve baskets.” The miracle of the five loaves and two fish distributed among so many people is given to us as a symbol of the greatest gift and miracle of all, the Eucharist. As God’s people we are so privileged to be fed with the Body and Blood of Christ week after week, so much so that we can even take it for granted. We have a responsibility to keep the wonder of this gift alive in us. We also have the responsibility to live this miracle through our love for one another in our homes and communities. Through the power of Christ there was more left over after thousands of people had been fed than when they started. That is what the same Jesus wants to happen among us today as a result of the Eucharist we celebrate.


 

Sunday 6th June 2010

The Body and Blood of Christ

First Reading: Genesis 14: 18-20
Blessed be Abraham by God Most High, creator of heaven and earth.

Second Reading:
1 Corinthians 11: 23-26

This is my body, which is for you; do this as a memorial of me.

Gospel: Luke 9: 11-17
Jesus said, “Give them something yourselves”.

 

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

 

NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEKS BULLETIN

should be left with Josephine before 7.30pm on Wednesday evening,

tel 77781627 oremail to johassan@btinternet.com

 

 

 

 

MASS TIMES THIS WEEK

St Joseph’s:

Mon: 9.30am Wed: 8.00pm Fri: 8.00pm

 

St Mary’s: Tues and Thurs: 10.00am

 

 

 

MONTH’S MIND MASS

for Mary O’Kane, Umrycam on Friday 11th June 2010 in St Joseph’s, Fincarn

 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

in St Peter & St Paul’s on Sunday 13th June after 11.30am Mass until 6.00pm

 

COLLECTIONS:

St Joseph’s: £1046
St Mary’s: £980

St Peter & St Pauls: Diocesan purposes £185, Sun 2nd May £470,
Sun 9th May £592, Sun 16th May £515,
Sun 23rd May £537, Sun 30th May £570

 

 

VISITATION OF THE SICK – Fr O’Reilly will attend the Sick in Foreglen on Monday. The Sick will be attended in Teeavan and Carnanbane will also be visited on Monday

 

FINCARN BLESSING OF THE GRAVES – 13TH JUNE – Mass will be celebrated in the cemetery on Sunday 13th at 11.30am and will include the Blessing of the Graves. We would ask that each family bring a bottle or container of water which will be blessed and sprinkled by a family member on each grave.

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S

Sat 12th June – Team 3 – Trudy Farren, Katie McGrellis, Anna Maria Murphy, Oran McCormick, Caghair Coll, Reece Armstrong, Oran Cassidy

Sun 13th June – Team 4 (weekdays) – Aedan mcGrellis, Ellie McGrellis, Ciara McCloskey, Liam Eoin Campbell, Conor Campbell, Conor McCullagh

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S week beginning 13th June – Ryan Downey, Cahair Feeney, Eunan O’Dwyer

 

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 12th June – Sheena McGrellis Sun 13th June - Liam Owen Campbell

READERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 12th June – Margaret McLaughlin Sun 13th June – Elaine Feeney

 

 

HALLOWEEN PARISH DRAW

– tickets are available in the Sacristy. We hope that 100 sellers will take twenty tickets to sell among your family or in an area of the Parish.

 


ALTINURE BELL

As you know the Bell has been out of use since Christmas - it is hoped that it will be repaired soon. It is also hoped that we can add an Automatic Angelus Bell. Donations in the book box at the back of the Church will be used for this.

 

LOST – A camera lens was lost in Foreglen playing fields a few weeks ago – If anybody has found this could they please ring Danny O’Kane on 028777 41454. There is a small reward for the return of the lens. Thank you.

 

 

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER – Winning Lotto numbers for 1st June 2010 were 1, 8, 12 and 18. £25 each to Danny McGrellis, David McElwee and Rena O’Kane. Next Weeks Jackpot is £2,900.

 

 

FEENY HEALTH CENTRE will be closed all day on Friday 11th June 2010. Full cover of all medical services will be provided as normal at Dungiven Health Centre for all patients, contact number 028777 43001 – or if you ring Feeny Health Centre 028777 81501 your call will be redirected. We would ask that patients order and collect their prescriptions early in the week for minimal inconvenience.

 

 

NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE – ARE CELEBRATING 100 YEARS ON 18TH June. They would like to hear from former students about their time in the College.. Email limavady100@nwrc.ac.uk or phone 02871 278711.

 

 

THE CLUBHOUSE, FOREGLEN – Saturday 19th June, the camogie club are hosting a ‘Karaoke & Curry’ night. Come along and enjoy a good night’s entertainment! Tickets are on sale now at £5 each and can be purchased from any member of the senior camogie team.

 

 

ST PETER & ST PAUL’S PS – PARENTS ASSOCIATION – Just a reminder to all parents that the children’s sponsored walk will take place on Wednesday 9th June. The children will leave from the school at 1pm and walk to the O’Brien’s GAC, where they will walk twice around the pitch before returning to the school for 2pm. All parents, grandparents and relatives are invited to come along and join in to support the children. The sponsored sheet forms should be returned to the school before 9th June. Thank you for your support.

 

 

‘THE PRIESTS’ – in concert with special guest Rebecca Nelson, Millennium Forum, Derry on 15th and 16th June at 8.00pm. Ticket sales on 02871 264455 or online at www.millenniumforum.co.uk (booking fees/charges may apply). Tickets going fast….

 

 

FOYLE HOSPICE’S STRABANE MIDNIGHT WALK will take place on Friday 25th June 2010. this is a ladies only 3.5 mile sponsored walk – starting/finishing at Heaton’s Car Park, Railway Road, Strabane and will commence at midnight. Come along for a fun night out on the town with a difference!! For further information and entry forms please contact Foyle Hospice Fundraising Centre 02871 359888, Strabane Shop 02871 886241, visit www.foylehospice.com or email rachelbruce@foylehospice.com

 

Foyle Hospice 70’s&80’s Night is back by popular demand! Friday 11th June 2010, 9pm at the City Hotel. Tickets £6 and are available from Foyle Hospice Fundraising Centre (028) 71359888 or City Hotel (028) 71365800

 

 

 

DROMBOUGHIL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION has a new Outreach Project Programme. We have an outreach worker who will call at the home of anyone to whom we can be of assistance – delivering prescriptions, returning library books, or lifts to clinics and other such tasks. For more information or to request assistance please contact the office on 028777 41247 or 07710412177 and we will be happy to help in whatever way we can.

Final Walk of the session will be on Thursday 10th June 2010 at 7.30pm and will be followed by a party along with the Group who met for the line Dance Class.

The O’Cathain Festival Committee invite you to Dromboughil on Saturday 19th June 2010. This will be the finale of the O’Cathain Festival and the programme will consist of talks by local historian, Dr Bob Curran and by Dr Jim Hunter and a harp recital by Rory Daall O’Cathain. The evening will finish with refreshments. Everyone welcome.
Final Coffee Morning of the Season – Friday 25th June 2010 from 10am to 12.30pm. usual Craft sale with a variety of craft items on sale too. Don’t Miss It!!

Craft Class continues to meet on Tuesdays from 1pm to 3.30pm in The Hub in the grounds of the Centre. A warm welcome and a cup of tea assured!!

 

 

 

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP –

Garden in a Box Workshop on Saturday 12th June 2010 at Park Recycling Centre from 11am to 1pm. Create a mini garden on your window sill that helps support a range of invertebrates, birds and bats!! Learn about how night scented plants can attract moths and bats to your garden and how to care for your window box throughout the year. Enjoy planting your own window box with busy lizzie, heather, sunflowers etc. Afterwards there’s a great chance to get some fresh air in the great outdoors Wildlife Treasure Hunt. Booking is essential as there are only 15 family spaces available. Cost £2 per family. Contact us on 028777 81881.

Benefits Advice – a trained volunteer is in place to offer free, confidential advice and information on Welfare Benefits. By appointment only – Tel 028777 81881 during office hours to make an appointment.

Volunteer Painters Required – We are recruiting volunteers to assist with painting the interior of the Learmount Resource Centre. All materials will be supplied – all we need is your time and skills.

Befriending Service – We are setting up a Befriending Service – Currently seeking new volunteers to assist us in the provision of this service. A befriender spends time with an individual in their own home providing companionship and support. If you are interested in other people, are a good listener and can offer a little of your time this may be the role for you.

 

 

 

 

NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEKS BULLETIN

should be left with Josephine before 7.30pm on Wednesday evening,

tel 77781627 oremail to johassan@btinternet.com

 

 

 

PARISH OF BANAGHER, 42 Glenedra Road, Feeny, Dungiven, Co Derry BT47 4TW | Tel: 028 - 7778 1223