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 13th April 2008 - Fourth Sunday of Easter


Christ, our Way to new life

 

"I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." You couldn't get a clearer statement of intent and desire than that from anyone. The practice of our faith is about making that desire of Jesus a reality for one another. That's why he gave us his commandment to love one another. The fulfillment of that longing should be our aim in all that we do. It is the major task for every married couple, to help this other person to come to the greatest fulfillment of her/his potential. And if parents want to know what their parenting is about they have a true statement of it in this word of Christ. Parenting is not about what they give to their children but what they help their children to become as individuals. It is also a word for every parish community this week. We dare not settle for anything less than the best.


Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.


Day for Prayer or Vocations

 

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 2: 14.36-41
Here Peter proclaims Jesus as the risen Lord, and urges his hearers to repent and accept baptism.

 

Second Reading 1 Peter 2: 20-25
Addressing slaves, Peter urges them to bear their unjust sufferings with patience as Christ, the Good Shepherd, bore his sufferings for love of us.

 

Gospel John 10: 1-10
Jesus compares his love for his disciples to the love of a shepherd for his sheep.

 

Invitation

 

ST CANICE’S P.S. 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

 

This is an invitation to all past pupils and parishioners to join us on Sunday 27th April at 3.30pm to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our school. Bishop Hegarty will celebrate Mass in the Chapel at 3.30pm which will then be followed by entertainment and light refreshments in the School. Everyone is most welcome to attend, but please let us know on, or before 18th April if you plan to come (this is for catering purposes). Contact the School on 777 81346

 


LAST WEEKS COLLECTION – thank you for your generosity


St Joseph’s £1477 and £4232

St Mary’s £765 and £210 ; St Mary’s PS Trocaire £65

St Peter & St Paul’s £501 and £375

 

Trocaire collection from Banagher Parish £12084.89

Students collection from Banagher Parish £1567.50

 

READERS FOR ST. JOSEPH’S
Sat 19th April Aisling Devine Declan O’Neill
Sun 20th April Odhran Hassan Emma McCormick

 

READERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 19th April Carmel McElhinney
Sun 20th April Julie McLaughlin
(Readings for 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A, pages 145, 146 & 147)

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 19th Team 3 – Nicole Farren, Trudy Farren
Sun 20th Team 4 (weekdays) – Luanne McGrellis, Aedan McGrellis

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST. PETER & ST PAUL’S
Starting Sun 19th April – team 2 – Liam O’Hara, Aidan Burke, Kiernan McCormick, Sean O’Connor

 

PRIESTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK
Sun 13th Fr Joseph Morris
Mon 14th Fr Aidan Mullan
Tues 15th Fr Kevin Mullan
Wed 16th Fr Michael F Mullan
Thurs 17th Fr Patrick J Mullan
Fri 18th Fr Francis Murray
Sat 19th Fr Seamus O’Connell

 

 

BAPTISMS – We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Cara Louise McIvor, 6 Glenedra Road, Feeny
Sean Thomas O’Kane, 41 Glenbracken Drive, Feeny

 

WEEKLY ENVELOPES – Thank you for your contributions to the weekly collections. Thanks as well to those who registered in the past couple of weeks. The envelopes are out for this weekend. If you did not receive one please contact Kathleen at the Parochial House, Feeny on 028777 81223

 

FEENY MEDICAL PRACTICE – will be closed from 12.30pm on Wednesday 16th April as part of the Western Board’s Protected Learning time, as will all health centres in the Western Board Area. Anyone wishing to collect a prescription from the Health Centre must do so before 12 noon. Western urgent Care will cover for all emergencies on that afternoon. Patients are asked to note that this is Emergency Cover only and not to be used for routine requests. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP – Introduction to computers – 10 week course starting on 21st April 2008 at 7pm in Learmount community Centre. This course will focus on file management and spreadsheets. Open to everyone aged 16+. Only 12 places available. To reserve your place tel 77781881 before Wednesday 16th April. Cost is £20.00

 

GORTNAGHEY COMMUNITY CENTRE - OLD TYME DANCE at Gortnaghey community Centre on Friday 18th April. Music by Peter McCloskey. Refreshments served. Admission £3.00

 

Keep Fit – every Tuesday night from 8pm to 9pm with Ashlene Moore. Adm £3. Everyone welcome.

 

BANAGHER GAC

 

...will present a Spectacular night of GAA stars on Friday 25th April at St Joseph’s Hall, Fincairn, Feeny.
Come along for a great nights craic, discussion and music.
There will be an auction of GAA items on the night.
8.30pm to 1.00am
Over 18’s only
Admission £10
GAA Stars in attendance are: Aaron Kernan, Paddy Crozier, Frank McGuigan, Brian McGilligan, Brian McIvor, Paddy Bradley, Dominic McKinley, Terence McNaughton, Oisin McConville and Chris Lawn

All proceeds will go to Under age development in Banagher

 

Lotto numbers this week were 9, 16, 22 and 23. The Jackpot stands at £1600.

 

Under 12 Camogie training will start on Friday 18th April from 6pm to 7pm at the pitch.





 


 

 

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