The Pilgrimage of Croagh Patrick, County Mayo
 
Sundays  
Fincairn: Vigil 7pm, 9.30am
Altinure: Vigil 6pm, 10.30am
Ballymonie: Vigil 7.30pm, 11.30am
   
Week Days:  
Fincairn: Mon & Fri 9.30am ; Wed 8.00pm
Altinure: Tue & Thur 10.00am
Ballymonie: As Announced.

Sunday 6th December 2009

 

2nd Sunday of Advent

 

"(John) went through the whole Jordan district proclaiming a baptism for the forgiveness of sins." Every day we are made aware of how much evil there is in our world, with stories of cruelty and vandalism at home and abroad. And yet in spite of this awareness there is a huge decline in our sense of sin. In some ways this is a good development because in former times so much was thought of as sin. However, as we approach Christmas and beyond, it is important that we hear the call for repentance and leave anything that is harmful in the past behind us by placing it firmly in the hands of Christ, especially through celebrating the great Sacrament of Confession. This makes it possible for us to make a fresh start again and again in our relationships with God and with one another in our homes and in our parish community.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 


 

Sunday, 6th December, 2009

 

Second Sunday of Advent

 

First Reading Baruch 5: 1-9
God will guide Israel in joy by the light of his glory.

 

Second Reading Philippians 1: 3-6
We are to be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.

 

Gospel Luke 3: 1-6
John the Baptist preaches repentance to prepare for the coming of Christ.

 
 

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 9.30am and 8.00pm
(vigil of the Immaculate Conception)

Tuesday 9.30am (Feast of the Immaculate Conception)
Wednesday 8.00pm Friday 9.30am

 

 

St Mary’s: Tuesday (Feast of the Immaculate Conception)
10.30am and 7.30pm
Thursday 10.00am

 

 

St Peter & St Paul’s: Monday 7.30pm (vigil of the Immaculate Conception)
Tuesday 11.30am Feast of the Immaculate Conception

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SICK will be attended in Teeavan and Carnanbane on Monday.

 


THE SICK will also be attended in Foreglen on Monday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT – will take place on Monday in the Grotto Chapel, Fincairn from 10am to 4pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 12th Dec: Team 3 – Trudy Farren, Katie McGrellis, Anna Maria Murphy, Oran McCormick, Cathair Coll, Reece Armstrong, Oran Cassidy
Sun 13th Dec – Team 4 (W) Aedan McGrellis, Ellie McGrellis, Ciara McCloskey, Liam Eoin Campbell, Conor Campbell, Conor McCullagh

 

 

 


ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S

Week beg. 13th Dec Orla McLaughlin, Niamh Morahan, Cathaoir Brolly

 

 

 


READERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 12th Dee McGrellis Sun 13th Diane McCormick

 

 

 


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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLLECTIONS

 

 

Thank you for your generosity:


St Joseph’s: £978

 


St Mary’s: £805


St Peter & St Paul’s:

 

 

22nd November £455 29th November £545


 

 

 

 

 

ST MARY’S HALL DEVELOPMENT FUND


Christmas Bazaar – will be held in St Mary’s Hall, Altinure, Park on Sunday 13th December (time to be confirmed). All proceeds raised will go towards the costs of the toilet renovations planned for April 2010. YOUR SUPPORT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. For more information or donations please contact either Liam Conway on 028777 81586 or Paul McLaughlin on 028777 81589.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2010 why not give someone an opportunity of going on the Lourdes Pilgrimage 16-21st July 2010 as your Christmas Gift. Gift vouchers (£25-£100) are now available from the Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry. Office opens Tues 11-1pm, Thurs 11.2pm and Sat 11-1pm. Contact 02871 260293

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Christmas Shop 1pm to 6pm Mon to Fri and 11am to 5pm Saturday.. Wide range of Christmas goods and gifts, local calendars, Christmas Cards, and Trocaire Global Gifts. Orders taken for Door and Grave wreaths.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHOOL AID ROMANIA – QUIZ NIGHT AND RAFFLE

 

Oisin and Danielle wish to thank everyone who contributed in any way to the above. The Quiz Night was a great success and raised £827 on the night. In total the grand sum of £2611 was raised between the sponsored walk, the raffle and the Quiz.

 


Prize winners: Signed ‘Dudey’ boxing gloves – Rachelle O’Neill; Champagne & Chocolate Hamper - Rebecca Graffin, Bellaghy; £30 voucher for Dungiven Castle – Ronan Mills, Top Bar, Feeny; Perfume set – Moira O’Kane, Umrycam. The door prize of the Teddy was won by Fearghal O’Neill and the bottle of wine by Paul Donaghy, Craigbane

 

 

 

 

 

FEENY YOUTH DROP IN would like to thank everyone who donated to the Children in Need appeal. The total raised was £465.25. Well done everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – Christmas Community Event – switching on of Christmas tree lights will be held at Learmount Resource on 11th December at 7pm. Children can come along and meet Santa while the adults sample our Mulled Wine! Craigbane Accordian Band will play some Christmas Carols along with St Mary’s Church choir. Children can continue partying at the disco held in St Mary’s Hall. Refreshments provided. Children must be accompanied and supervised at all times by an adult.


Christmas Decorations – Ivan black, Conservation NI will hold a workshop on Saturday 12th December 2009 at 10.30am at Park Recycling Centre. Come along and make your own environmental friendly Christmas Decorations (reindeers, table decorations etc). This workshop is suitable for children to become involved in, so come as a family or an individual. Some of our Green Club volunteers may like to attend as there will also be bulb planting along the roadside. If children are attending they must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone welcome – Event is free.

Park Mother and Toddler Group – are holding a Rhyming Time session for children at Learmount Resource Centre on Thursday 10th December at 11am. Everyone welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTERCESSORS OF THE LAMB RETREAT

 

One day retreat in Ards Friary 12th December 2009 – A new Religious Order was founded in 1976 by Mother Nadine Brown who was a contemplative Nun for many years. Their main charism is the call to holiness for each person and is Gospel based with a strong emphasis on intercessory prayer. Two of their members are in ministry in the House of Prayer, Drumkeen, Co. Donegal until Christmas 2009. This is a unique retreat allowing you to focus on the power and importance of prayer. Cost €40 inc lunch, supper and refreshments. To book tel 00353 7491 38909 or email info@ardsfriary.ie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DUNGIVEN COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP (MITCHEL PARK) – applications are now available for children due to start Playgroup in September 2010. Children must be 3 years old before 1st July 2010. contact 028777 41730 or 0785 6070047

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BANAGHER GAC – This week the FUNdamentals programme for children in P1 to P4 both boys and girls will take place on Monday 7th November in Fincairn Hall from 7pm to 8pm. All children and parents welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD – now offering a community ironing service at very keen rates. Local collection and return can be arranged at no extra charge. Call Karen on 028777 81876




CHURCH WORKERS FOR DECEMBER


St Joseph’s


Collectors – Sat night: Pat McCullagh, Patsy Murphy


Sun Morn: Tony Forrester, Martin McCormick


Cleaners: Mary Agnes O’Kane, Jennifer O’Kane, Sharon Mullan,
Nicole Mullan


Flowers: Sheila Brolly and Joey McDermott

 

 

 

St Mary’s

Vigil Readers: Grace Conway, Jennifer McCloskey

Morning Reader: Arthur O’Kane

Church Ladies: Ethna Gormley and friends


Collectors: Vigil: Leo McClenaghan, Seamus McNickle, Gerard Devine and Patsy Conway

Morning: Mickey Lindsay, James McLaughlin, John Lynch, Brian McElhinney

Counters: Team 3, Altinure

 

 

 

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