Sundays  
Fincairn: Vigil 7pm, 9.30am
Altinure: Vigil 6pm, 10.30am
Ballymonie: Vigil 7.30pm, 11.30am
   
Week Days:  
Fincairn: 9.30am; Wed & Fri 8pm
Altinure: 10am; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 11am
Ballymonie: 10am

Sunday 6th July 2008

 

Come to me and I will give you rest

 

“Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest.” How we need to hear that word from Christ today and to heed it. We have never had so many time saving devices that should make life more enjoyable for us. And yet we have never been so busy! People find it so difficult to relax and be thankful for all the wonderful things of life. Our world needs the witness of people who are willing to take time for their love relationships in ways that say that this is the most important part of life. We give this witness just by taking the time for the Sunday Mass but it is so important to really take the time and not just rush in and out again. We give this witness by married couples taking time regularly for their relationship, especially by doing courses that will help them grow in love. We give this witness when parents give good time regularly to their children instead of having others look after them all the time.


Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 

 

 

 

Sunday 6th July 2008

 

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 312 & Proper p 1068

 

First Reading Zechariah 9: 9-10
The Messianic king is portrayed, not as a proud warrior, but as a humble and gentle champion of peace for all peoples.

 

Second Reading Romans 8: 9. 11-13
St Paul contrasts life in the Spirit with life in the flesh.

 

Gospel Matthew 11: 25-30
Jesus reveals the Father to those who are ‘little’ and lightens the burdens of those who are humble.

 

 

 

 

THERE WILL BE NO WEEKDAY MASSES THIS WEEK IN

ST. JOSEPH’S

 

 

LAST WEEKS COLLECTION – thank you for your generosity
St Joseph’s £1312 and £271
St Mary’s £1015 and £230
St Peter & St Paul’s £645 and £180


READERS FOR ST. JOSEPH’S
Sat 12th July Rachel Farren Aisling Devine
Sun 13th July Ryan Hegarty Diane McCormick


READERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 12th July Elaine Sheerin
Sun 13th July Nuala McCloskey
Readings: Year A part 2 pages 53 & 54 (brown book) - please collect
your new book for Sunday readings in the Sacristy after Mass this
weekend. It is very important to return any other book you might have.


ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 12th – Team – Team 3 – Nichole Farren, Trudy Farren, Clodagh Simpson, Anna Marie Murphy, Ciara McCloskey
Sunday 13th July – Team 4 (weekdays) – Luanne McGrellis, Emma O’Neill, Ellie McGrellis, Aedan McGrellis


ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST. PETER & ST PAUL’S
Starting Sun 13th July – Siobhan Duffy, Shane Farrell, Ryan Downey


PRIESTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK

 


Sun 6th Eugene Hasson
Mon 7th Seamus Hegarty
Tues 8th John Irwin
Wed 9th Charles Keaney
Thurs 10th Stephen Kearney
Fri 11th Lawrence Keaveny
Sat 12th Seamus Kelly


SYMPATHY – We Offer our sincere sympathy to the families and friends of:
John B O’Kane, Foreglen Road, Dungiven
John Hegarty, Muldonagh Road, Claudy
Both of whom died recently. May they rest in peace.

 


ST MARY’S ALTINURE

CHURCH WORKERS ROTA FOR JULY

Collectors:
Vigil: Michael Conway, Patsy Lyunch, Shaun McElhinney and James Forrester
Morning – Thomas McElhinney, James McGaughey, Sean Simpson and Seamus Devine (Eden Road)

 

Readers:
Vigil: Patrick Conway and Claire McCloskey
Morning: Ita McSorley and Carrie Kerlin

 

Church Ladies – Margaret O’Kane and Teresa Devine

 

Counters – Team 2 – Dreen and Tamnagh

 


YOUTH 2000 – Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, Co. Offaly, Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th August 2008. For young people aged 16-35 – an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet new friends. Donation only. Free buses available from around the country. For more information contact 01 675 3690, or check our websites: www.youth2000.ie or xx-youth2000-xx.bebo.com

 

 

ST. PETER’S AND ST PAUL’S P.S. – PARENT’S ASSOCIATION - Congratulations to all the staff and pupils of St Peter’s and St Paul’s PS on achieving the Gold Award in the Health Promotion School Awards of 2008 – Well Done!

 

Recently there have been a number of windows broken in the school, we are therefore asking the neighbours and local community as a whole to be extra vigilant when passing the school grounds and keep a watchful eye for any trespassers, especially over the summer months. Thank you.

 

 


“4 OISIN” MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC will take place on 25TH July 2008 at Moyola Golf Club. Proceeds in aid of the Meningitis Trust. For tee times contact Peter McGrellis on 777 80018 or 07821 729386. Book early to avoid disappointment. Any sponsorship for this event would be gratefully appreciated.


THE NIALL MELLON TOWNSHIP TRUST wish to thank everyone who took part in the sponsored cycle / walk on Sunday 29th June. Any outstanding sponsor sheets will be collected. Please ring 028777 42846 or 0773 4155187. Thank you for your support.

 


 

 

NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEKS BULLETIN should be left with Josephine before 7.30pm on Wednesday evening, tel 77781627 or email to johassan@btinternet.com