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: 9.30am; Wed & Fri 8pm
Altinure: 10am; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 11am
Ballymonie: 10am

Sunday 2nd March 2009

 

2nd Sunday in Lent

 

This Is My Son, The Beloved

 

"It is wonderful for us to be here." Peter made this enthusiastic statement in the story of the Transfiguration, which is given to us this Sunday for our inspiration in faith. Each of us has a right to be able to make this same statement in our following of Christ. It is also one of the most important responsibilities we have to each other to make that possible. We do this by working together to build our parish into a real community of faith and hope. It means everyone being willing to take their full part in the life of the parish. We do it by making our homes into places of joy and happiness. Again, each person, no matter how young, has a part to play in bringing this about. Married couples do it for each other by working on the quality of their relationship of love in terms of tenderness and affection. This takes dedicating time for each other and using that time well.

 

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 


 

Sunday 8th March, 2009

 

Second Sunday of Lent

 

First Reading Genesis 22: 1-2.9-13.15-18
The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith.

 

Second Reading Romans 8: 31-34
God did not spare his own Son.

 

Gospel Mark 9: 2-10
Jesus is revealed as the Beloved Son of God.

 

 

CONFESSION TIMES IN ALL PARISH CHURCHES:

Altinure : Saturday: 5.30 to 6.00pm
First Friday: 7.00 to 7.30pm

Fincairn: Saturday: after Vigil Mass
First Friday: After Mass

Foreglen: Saturday, and Holy Day: 6.30 to 7.15pm

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES


St Joseph’s, Fincarn – Monday and Friday at 9.30am
Wednesday at 8.00pm followed by Stations of the Cross

St Mary’s, Altinure – Mass on Tuesday and Thursday at 10.00am
Mass on Friday at 7.30pm

St Peter & St Paul’s - Masses during Lent:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.00am
Wednesday at 7.30pm
Saturday at 10.00am

 

 

 

VISITATION OF THE SICK – Fr O’Reilly will visit the Sick in Foreglen on Monday
Fr Graham will visit the Sick in Feeny on Monday.

 

 

 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
during Lent 10.00am to 4.00pm in The Grotto Chapel

 

 

ENVELOPES

 

Anyone in Foreglen wishing to get a box of envelopes should please leave their name into the Parochial House with Fr O’Reilly.

 

 

 

SUNDAY COLLECTION– Thank you for your generosity:
St Joseph’s: £1080
St Mary’s £871

 

 

 


ST JOSEPH’S CHILDREN’S CHOIR – are seeking to recruit new members. Please come along to the choir practice on Monday evening if you are interested in joining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 14th March – Team 1– Rory Archibald, Brenna Archibald, Cahan Brolly, Hannah Mullan, Amy Loughery
Sun 15th March – Team 2 (w) – Oran Cassidy, Desmond Lynch, Conor Murph, Chloe McDermott, Rachel Biggs, Colleen McCloskey

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST MARY’S
Saturday: Rachael O’Kane, Taneisha Murray, Omarh McCormack
Sunday: Conor Feeney, Adam Connolly, Tamara O’Kane

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Week beg. 15th March: Sean O’Connor, Ryan Downey

 

 

READERS – ST MARY’S
Vigil – Grace Conway and Jennifer McCloskey Morning - Ita McSorley

 

 

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat night Caoimhe Crossan Aisling Devine
Sun morn Ryan Hegarty Diane McCormick

 

 

READERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat night Elaine Sheerin Sun morn Nuala McCloskey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOX BESIDE HOLY WATER IN FRONT PORCH IN ST MARY’S – IS FOR YOU TO PLEASE PUT YOUR USED STAMPS INTO. These will be sent on to St Patrick’s missionary Society in Kiltegan every couple of months on your behalf to help with their work for foreign missions.

 

 

 

 

ST MARY’S CHURCH CHOIR – It is hoped that St mary’s can start to rebuild a Choir over this incoming year for both Sat night and Sunday mornings. anyone interested please contact Maeve McLaughlin on 028777 81589 and a night will be planned shortly to meet up to discuss.... your support is really important.

 

 

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION IHCPT – THE IRISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST – ON Sat 14th and Sun 15th March 2009 – All proceeds will go towards taking a group of local young people with special needs to Lourdes on Easter Sunday. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.


 

 

O’BRIEN’S GAC – No lotto jackpot winner this week. Numbers drawn this week were 1,4,16, 19. Lucky dip was won by Bernie O’Hara. Next weeks jackpot is an amazing £2000..

 

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP – All you film buff/addicts or enthusiasts – The Learmount Group are looking to set up a Film Club. If you feel this is something you may be interested in please come along to Learmount Resource Centre on Wednesday 11th March 2009 at 8.30pm. Note the change of Venue!!

 

 

 

GLENSHANE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LTD – Sports Meeting to be held in Glenshane House, Main Street, Dungiven on Monday 9th March at 7.30pm. All interested please attend for discussion on the provision of sporting facilities for the Dungiven, Feeny and Foreglen areas. Tel 028777 42494

 

 

 

 

Maths & English courses (Essential Skills) to commence shortly in Glenshane House, Main Street, Dungiven – equivalent to Grade C in GCSE. Course is free. To register contact Mary on 028777 42494 or call into the office

 

 

THORNHILL CENTRE

 

Lenten Thursdays / Lenten Scripture Course / Dreams Workshop.

Please contact the Centre on 02871 351233.


Church Flower Arrangers – date of the next meeting has been changed to Thursday 26th March at 7.30pm in Thornhill Centre

 

 

 

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER – The Club is running a child protection course -available for all, including managers, coaches and club members, in the pavilion on Wednesday 11th March at 7.30pm. This course will cover both first timers and those wishing to do a refresher course. It is important for all involved with underage to attend and obtain their certificate.

 

U8 & U10 (P1-6) Football training will be outdoors next Saturday from 10 – 11am.

 

U8, U10 and U12 Hurling training will also be outdoors next Saturday from 11 – 12.30pm. Parents are encouraged to stay and give a hand to the coaches – even if they don’t have previous coaching experience. Any help is appreciated. All children will be required to wear a helmet. The club shop will be open on Tuesday nights from 7.30 – 8.30pm for anyone who does not have a helmet.

 

 

Banagher membership is now due – Adults £10. Youth - £3. THE CLUB NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT. Membership can be paid on Saturday mornings to Andrena O’Kane at the pitch between 10.30-11am. Al players must have their registration paid before they take to the field for insurance purposes.


 

 

 

HOST FAMILIES REQUIRED – Have you got 3 weeks to spare in July?

 

Chernobyl children’s aid needs you. Could you give a Chernobyl child a recuperating holiday? This can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Weekly activities are organized and translators are available at all times. To take a child out of a contaminated area, even for a week, can boost their immune system for up to 1 year. If you can help - please contact Dominic on 02871 383523 or 07980092493.

 



 

 

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