Sunday 9th November 2008

 

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

 

Jesus answered the Jews: “Destroy this sanctuary and in three days I will raise it up.” ‘But he was speaking of the sanctuary that was his body’. Buildings are a very important part of every aspect of human life. They provide shelter. They give dignity to people. They give people a place where they can feel at home. But when a building becomes more important than the people themselves it loses its meaning. In the practice of our Christian faith our buildings are also very important, and we are blessed to have so many beautiful places of worship in our communities as well as worldwide. But, beautiful and all as these might be, they have to be at the service of the dignity of every human person. Our churches have to be places where people can feel at home because of the care they experience there. That can only happen when we are working at building a community of care. And our homes have to be at the service of love for each person who lives there. That is true reverence for the presence of Christ.

 

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

The Church of St John on the Lateran is 'Mother and Head of all the churches of the City and the World'. It is the cathedral church of the Bishop of Rome, and was called 'St John' alter the two monasteries once attached, dedicated to St John the Divine and St John the Baptist. It is however dedicated to the Most Holy Saviour.

 

 

 

Sunday, 9th November 2008

 

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

 

First Reading Ezekiel 47: 1-2, 8-9
The power of the presence of God radiates throughout creation.

 

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 3: 9-11, 16-17
For St Paul the preaching of the Gospel is the laying of the foundation: Christ.

 

Gospel John 2: 13-22
The Temple, or the Church building is a reminder of the presence of God among us.

 

 

 

Please leave notices for next week’s bulletin with Josephine on or before
7.30pm Wed evening. Email johassan@btinternet.com tel 77781627

 

 

 

CONFESSION TIMES:
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, First Friday and Holy Day: 6.30 to 7.15pm

 

 

MASS TIMES – ST JOSEPH’S:
There will be no weekday Mass this week in St Joseph’s.
Fr Graham will return from holiday on 14th and so Weekday Mass will be at the usual times next week.

 

 

THE SICK
Fr O’Reilly will attend the Sick in Foreglen on Monday 10th starting at 10.30am
Fr Graham will attend the Sick in Feeny on Monday 17th.

 

 

 

LAST WEEKS COLLECTION
Thank you for your generosity
St Joseph’s £775 and £223
St Mary’s £910 and £291
St Peter & St Paul’s £501 and £115

 

 

 

READERS FOR ST. JOSEPH’S
Sat 15th Nov Sheena McGrellis Dee McGrellis
Sun 16th Nov Sorcha O’Hara Emma McCormick

 

 

NOTICE FOR READERS IN ST JOSEPH’S Please note that a copy of the November/December Readers Rota is on the Church Porch noticeboard for your information. If you are not available to read at the designated Mass please arrange cover with another reader. Thank you

 

 

READERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 15th Nov Kevin O’Kane
Sun 16th Nov Margaret McLaughlin

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST. PETER & ST PAUL’S
Starting Sun 16th Nov – Olivia Donaghy, Cliona Donaghy, Lara Jane Doherty

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST MARY’S – NOVEMBER
1st November Taneisha Murray 2nd November Matthew Devine
8th November Robert Brown 9th November Tamara O’Kane
15th November Eoin Coll 16th November Conor Feeney
22nd November Taneisha Murray 23rd November Karl O’Kane

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 16th Nov – Team 3 (w) Nicole Farren, Trudy Farren, Clodagh Simpson, Anna Maria Murphy, Ciara McCloskey
Sun 17th Nov – Team 4 - Luanne McGrellis, Emma O’Neill, Ellie McGrellis, Aedan McGrellis

 

 

 

1ST ANNIVERSARY MASS for Nellie O’Hagan will be held on Sunday 23rd November at 10.30am in St Mary’s Church, Altinure

 

 

PARISH SAVINGS: Please note that the Parish savings this year will finish on Week 46 which is the Week ending Friday 14th November. This will enable us to have all cards totalled, cheques printed and handed back to the collectors by the first week of December for distribution. Thank you to all Savers and Collectors for your co-operation in this matter. The Parish Saving will resume in January 2009 as normal.

 

 

FORGED BANKNOTES – In recent weeks there have been a number of forged old Bank of England £20 notes arriving in the Parish Savings. We just ask that everyone be vigilant.

 

 

PIONEER NEWS – Members of the Pioneer Association who have completed 25, 50 or 60 years and who wish to receive their Silver or Gold Pins or the Fr Cullen Medal, which will be presented at First Friday Mass on 5th December in St Joseph’s Church, Fincairn at 8.00pm please leave your names on or before Sunday 16th November with Eileen on 77781429, Margaret on 71338654 or Patsy on 77781260. Price: silver £20, gold £23; Fr Cullen Medal £24.

 

 

CHILD PROTECTION FOR PARISH WORKERS – At this stage of the process the Child Protection Representatives and the Parish Priest would like the Eucharistic Ministers and Sacristans to attend one of the following 3 meetings:
10th November in Parochial House, Park at 7.30pm
17th November in Parochial House, Banagher at 7.30pm
24th November in Parochial House, Foreglen at 7.30pm
Please note that it is essential that you attend one or other of these meetings.

 

 

GORTNAGHEY COMMUNITY CENTRE
45 Card Drive every Sunday night at 8.00pm.
Coming Shortly – Texas Hold’em – Saturday 15th November at 8.30pm - £40 Double Chance. Light Supper included. Everyone welcome

 

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY GROUP – On behalf of the community the Learmount Group have organised a presentation for Ruth Connell, in recognition of her service to the community as postmistress. This event will take place on Tuesday 11th November at 8.pm in Learmount Community Centre (beside play area). Everyone welcome.

 

 

ST MARY’S DROP-IN would like to thank everyone who supported their recent “Duck Race” fundraiser. The amount raised was £752.00. 1st prize – Colina Crossan, 2nd prize – Linda McConnellogue, 3rd prize – Colm O’Kane

 

 

THE LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP will hold the Launch of their new Volunteering Service Programme on Monday 10th November at Learmount Resource Centre. Drop in for tea/coffee and a chat anytime between 11am – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm

 

 

FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – Christmas Shop will open on Saturday 15th November at Feeny Village Centre with a selection of festive cards and decorations, toys, scented candles, stocking fillers, flower arrangements, gift ideas and much more……

 

 

SVDP – The Christmas Party will be on Sunday 7th December – More details to follow…..

www.inlovingmemory.ie – this is a new website on which you can remember and celebrate the life of a departed loved one

 

 

ECDL COURSE – last few places left on this course which is much sought after by Employers. Venue – St Patrick’s College, Dungiven. Contact Sinead on 777 41324 for more information.