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 11th May 2008 - Pentecost


Receive the Holy Spirit

 

“As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” As we celebrate Pentecost, it is important to remember what it is about. The Holy Spirit is given to us, not as a possession, but as a power. And this power is one that can transform the world. We are given the power of love, which is invested in a special way in the various important relationships of our lives. That power of God is there in the sacrament of marriage, calling couples to love for the sake of the world. The power of love is in our families, making our homes the Domestic Church to the glory of God. And it is this power of God’s Spirit that is at the heart of every parish. All we have to do is practise that power and great things will happen all around us. There can be no doubt that great things need to be made happen in our world today. Receive the Holy Spirit.


Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 


Pentecost : May 11th – 17th

 

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 277 & Proper p 1050

 

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 2: 1-11
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak.

 

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7.12-13
In the one Spirit we were all baptised.

 

Gospel Matthew 28: 16-20
As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.

 

LAST WEEKS COLLECTION – thank you for your generosity
St Joseph’s Bishops collection £894.50; £689.50 and £573.50
St Peter & St Paul’s £655.00 and £85.00
St Mary’s £655 and £305


READERS FOR ST. JOSEPH’S
Sat 17th May Ciara Donaghy Dee McGrellis
Sun 18th May Sorcha O’Hara Emma McCormick


Readings for Most Holy Trinity Readings for Ascension: Year A Part 2
pages 25 & 26 (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. Thank you


READERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 17th May Marie McCloskey
Sun 18th May Patricia McTaggart


ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 17th - team 3 - Nichole Farren, Trudy Farren
Sun 18th (weekdays) – team 4 Luanne McGrellis, Aedan McGrellis


ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST. PETER & ST PAUL’S
Starting Sun 17th May – Team 2
Aidan Burke, Kiernan McCormick, Sean O’Connor, Fintan O’Hara, Liam O’Hara


PRIESTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK
Sun 11th Fr Gerard Mongan
Mon 12th Fr Colm Morris
Tues 13th Fr Joseph Morris
Wed 14th Fr Aidan Mullan
Thurs 15th Fr Kevin Mullan
Fri 16th Fr Michael F Mullan
Sat 17th Fr Patrick J Mullan

BAPTISM – we welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism
Conor Patrick Ruttimann, 113 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport


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DATES TO KEEP FREE

 

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES IN ST JOSEPH’S, BANAGHER
on 1st June at 11.00am Mass. Please bring a bottle of Holy Water to
sprinkle your own graves at the appointed time during the ceremony.

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION on 8th June at 11.00am Mass

 

BANAGHER PARISH GOLF DAY – we are having our Annual Parish
Golf Day again in Moyola Park Golf Club on Friday 30th May 2008.
Teams of 4 – any combination (Stableford). Entry £120 per team which includes meal. Tee time bookings: 07740459908 or 07711133475.
Book early to avoid disappointment at tee times are taken up very quickly.


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AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION – The Support Group meets at 10 Clarendon Street, Derry every Tuesday at 7.30pm. there is no charge and no need to register, just come along on the evening. Telephone 71 260602 for further information.


SENIOR CITIZENS AND OVER 50’S – 15TH May 2008 at 1.15pm to 3.15pm – in The Community Hall, Main Street, Feeny – Are you worried about the medication you are taking? Would you like to know more about your medication and how it effects you? The senior citizens group will be holding an event in conjunction with a pharmacist to discus any issues you may have. The pharmacist will be able to give you advice and talk you through your medication. A therapist will also be giving advice on foot care and relaxation techniques. Light refreshments will be served and gift bags available for all attendees.

 

CLAUDY HIGH SCHOOL 10 YEAR RE-UNION – Did you leave St Patrick’s and St Brigid’s High School in 1998 or were you a fellow pupil of Big Brother Star Seany O’Kane? If so, there will be a 10 year celebration event held on Saturday 10th May in Peoples Bar, Claudy. For tickets, please contact Laura Ann O’Neill on 0786 7793686 or 02871 361696. All teachers and staff are especially welcome.


ENGAGED? GETTING MARRIED WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR? An Engaged Encounter Weekend is a recognized form of marriage preparation. It is a communication workshop designed for couples preparing for marriage. The weekend is non-residential and will take place in the Thornhill Centre, Derry on 14th and 15th June. Early booking is advised. For information contact 02871 350612 or 028276378512 (after 4.30pm)


GORTNAGHEY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monthly Old Tyme Dance on Friday 16th May. Dancing to Stephen O’Neill. Admission £3. Refreshments served.


 

 


 

 

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