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 11th October 2009

 

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

The rich young man said to Jesus: 'Good Master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?' Many people today live as if everything can be bought, even God's favour. We might not think of this just in terms of buying with money but with duty, with doing what we have to and then God somehow is in our debt. The way of Jesus is that eternal life can only be accomplished through love - first of all God's love for us, which is freely given, and then our love for God and for one another. This way of love means giving up a lot of selfishness and self-preoccupation just as the rich young man in the Gospel had to give up his riches before he could even begin to see what following Jesus was about. The guarantee though is that it is more than worth all our effort as this way of love brings happiness in this life and eternal happiness with God.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 


 

Sunday, 11th October, 2009 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Day of Prayer for Emigrants

 

First Reading Wisdom 7: 7-11
This is a passage in praise of wisdom. It is presented as a speech of Solomon.

 

Second Reading Hebrews 4: 12-13
God’s word is effective and is a source of true wisdom for us.

 

Gospel Mark 10: 17-30
The case of a good young man who refuses to follow Christ because he is unwilling to part with his wealth.

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 THIS WEEK

 

St Josephs: Monday and Friday 9.30am Wednesday 8.00pm
St Mary’s: Tuesday and Thursday 10am

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 17th Oct: Team 3 – Trudy Farren, Katie McGrellis, Clodagh Simpson, Anna Maria Murphy, Ciara McCloskey
Sun 18th Oct – 4 – Aedan McGrellis, Ellie McGrellis, Emma O’Neill, Liam Eoin Campbell, Conor Campbell, Reece Armstrong

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Week beg. 18th Oct - Orla McLaughlin, Niamh Morahan, Cathaoir Brolly

 

 

READERS – ST MARY’S (October)
Vigil – Patrick Conway Morning - Maeve McLaughlin, Aisling Devine

 

 

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 17th Oct Declan O;Neill Sun 18th Oct Sorcha O’Hara

 

 

READERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 17th Oct Gerard Lynch Sun 18th Oct Julie McLaughlin

Please note that Fr Eamon will be off on Tuesday after 10.00am Mass

 

 

 

 

COLLECTIONS

 

Thank you for your generosity:


St Joseph’s: £1117
St Mary’s: 27th September £821 4th Oct £845
St Peter & St Paul’s: £391

 

 

 

 


THE BEAUTIFUL STAINED GLASS WINDOW IN ST MARY’S, ALTINURE – is admired by all, both visitor and parishioner alike. The window is dedicated to “Mary, Refuge of Sinners”. The years have taken their toll and this necessitates the window being removed and re-leaded. This will leave the window intact and beautiful for future generations. It is hoped that this can be carried out in the next few weeks. It is a very specialized job and will cost approximately £10,000.

 

 

 

ALTINURE BLESSING OF THE GRAVES

will take place on Sunday 8th November after the 10.30am Mass.

 

 

 

HALLOWEEN DRAW

 

The draw will take place on Friday 30th October in St Joseph’s Hall, Fincarn. It is hoped to have a short concert and a cup of tea. There are some tickets still available. We are also hoping that over the next few weeks, sellers will go around selling tickets to areas which have not yet been covered..

 

 

 

 

FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – Gymnastics Class – Wednesdays
P1-P4 4.15pm to 5pm P5-P7 5pm to 5.45pm £3 per session

 

 

 

BANAGHER CLUB GEAR SHOP – Change of opening times with effect from Tuesday 6th October 2009 – Shop will now open from 8pm to 9pm every Tuesday night. Please contact Bernadette on 77741743 if you have any queries.

 

 

FADA AND DROMBOUGHIL BIG BINGO NIGHT – on Thursday 15th October starting at 7.30pm. Good cash prizes and raffle for hamper at interval

 

 

 

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP


Don’t forget Red Squirrel Day is being held this weekend (Sunday 11th October) at Park Recycling Centre from 2pm – 4pm. This promises to be a fun day for the family with games and activities for all age groups.

 

Tumbletots will be holding a Quiz at the Rio Grande on Friday 16th October at 9pm, please support your local Mother and Toddler group.

 

We are taking names of people who are interested in an Oil Painting Class which would be held on a Wednesday evening from 7.30pm -9.30pm. Please contact the community Centre to register your interest. Tel 777 81881.

 

Our Book club will meet on Wednesday 14th October at 8pm at Learmount Community Centre

 

 

 

FOREGLEN YOUTH CLUB – The Senior Youth Club reopens on Tuesday 13th October from 7pm to 8.15pm. The Junior Youth Club reopens again on Thursday 15th October from 7pm to 8.15pm. Anyone still needing to register can do so on these nights.

 

 

 

 

S.A.L.T COMMUNITY HALL – Tullintrain, Claudy – Community education classes will commence during October. Computers (New CLAIT), flower arranging and local history. Further details or to register please phone William Houston on 0771 4989345 or email wth1948@hotmail.co.uk

 

 

 

 

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE are recruiting enthusiastic individuals to participate in the Barcelona Half Marathon in February 2010 and Cycle Vietnam in April 2010. A registration fee is requested and minimum sponsorship applies. If you are interested in either of these challenges, please contact Sarah on 028 71269898 or email events@childrenincrossfire.org

 

 

 

 

BLOOD DONATION SESSION – St Mary’s PS, Altinure, Thursday 15th October from 3 to 4.30pm and 5.45 to 8pm

 

 

 

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – July 16-21st 2010. £629 stg. Payable by instalments. Regular forms available from the Parish Office / Pilgrimage Office. Forms for those in need of care or those aged 80+ available only from the Pilgrimage Office 028 71 260293.

 

 

 

Choosing your Future – a conference with Jean Vanier in the Millenium Forum – Wednesday 21st October – 10am to 1.30pm. This conference is for young people but there are a limited number of tickets available for adults costing £15. To book tickets please contact the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre. Tel 028 71264087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org

 

 

 

 

DERRY DIOCESAN COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY – application form, job description and personnel specification may be obtained by telephoning 02871 264087. The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre.

 

 

 

 

FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Adult Social Club previously held on a Thursday will now be held on a Wednesday between 11am and 2pm starting Wednesday 14th October in the Community Hall. This group is open to all adults in the area. It is a chance for them to enjoy each others company in a relaxed atmosphere, play darts, table tennis or pool or even have a go at the Wii. Tea/Coffee and scones are served on arrival and a light lunch is served at 1pm. (All for £3). We will be arranging shopping trips and outings for over the next few months so come along. All new participants welcome.

 

The afterschools Club is now operating on a Monday P1-P4, Tuesday P5-P7, Registration fee is £5 and £1 per session. This is open to all children who attend St Canices Primary School in Feeny.

 

 

 

GORTNAGHEY COMMUNITY CENTRE ON Friday 16th October, Music by Aidan Canning. Adm £4 includes light supper. Everyone welcome.

 

Due to demand a second 4 week Learn to Jive class will start at the Centre on Tuesday 20th October from 8.15 to 9.45. Booking is essential. Leave your name at the Centre on 028777 42958.

 

Places still available on the Return to English and Return to Maths Classes.

 

 

 

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