Sunday, 14th March 2010

Fourth Sunday of Lent

First Reading : Joshua 5: 9-12
The People of God keep the Passover on their entry into the promised land.

Second Reading: Corinthians 5: 17-21
God reconciled us to himself through Christ.

Gospel: Luke 15: 1-3.11-32
The father said, “My son, you are with me always and all I have is yours. But it is only right we should celebrate and rejoice, because your brother here was dead and has come to life; he was lost and is found”.

 

 

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

 

MASS TIMES DURING THE WEEK

St Josephs

Monday and Friday 9.30 am

Tuesday - St Patrick’s Day Vigil 8.00pm

St Patrick’s Day 9.30am

St Mary’s

Tuesday 10.00am and Vigil Mass 7.00pm

St Patrick’s Day 10.30am

Thursday 10.00am

St Peter & St Paul’s

Tuesday -St Patrick’s Day Vigil 7.30pm

St Patrick’s Day 11.30am

NB there is no Mass on Wednesday evening this week

 

COLLECTIONS - Thank you for your generosity:

St Joseph’s: £1120 St Mary’s: £1005

 

 

VISITATION OF THE SICK

the Sick in Feeny will be visited on Monday

 

CONFIRMATION –

Congratulations to our children who did us proud at their Confirmation.

Many thanks to all who helped in so many ways!!

 

IHCPT GROUP 190

The Irish Pilgrimage Trust will be having their annual church Gate collection on 13th and 14th March after all Masses in Park. The Group travel to Lourdes in Easter week on pilgrimage with local young people with special needs. Your support would be appreciated.

 

ST JOSEPH’S READERS
Tuesday 16th March Dylan McGonigle
Wednesday 17th March Liam Owen Campbell
Saturday 20th March Dee McGrellis
Sunday 21st March Declan O’Neill

ST JOSEPH’S ALTAR SERVERS
Sat 20th March – Team 3 (weekdays) – Trudy Farren, Katie McGrellis, Anna Maria Murphy, Oran McCormick, Cathair Coll, Reece Armstrong and Oran Cassidy

Sun 21st March – Team 4 - Aedan McGrellis, Ellie McGrellis, Ciara McCloskey, Liam Eoin Campbell, Conor Campbell, Conor McCullagh

READERS - ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Saturday 20th March Caroline McCormick
Sunday 21st March Martin Doherty

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Ryan Downey, Cahair Feeney, Eunan O’Dwyer

 

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER – Winning lotto numbers for 9th March 2010 were
7, 10, 19 and 28. £35 each to Rachel Kennedy, Keira Cartin and Aimee Kelly. Next Week’s Jackpot is £1,700. Your £1 line is vital for the smooth day to day operation of the Club. Thank you for your support!!

O’BRIEN’S GAC, FOREGLEN – anyone wishing to order Club hoodies, Tracksuits, shorts, socks etc., can do so by contacting Brigid McFeely on 02871 338961. Deposit required with all orders.

 

FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Pamper Night
Tuesday 16th March 2010 in Community Hall from 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Therapists include Indian head Massage; Back, neck and shoulder massage; reflexology; mini facial; waxing; manicure and nail art - £5 per person
Ideal Mother’s Day present. Gift vouchers can be purchased in advance from the Community Office.

Youth Drop In
The Drop In continues on a Tuesday night from 7-9pm.
Anyone wishing to be involved in the making of the CD must be registered at the Drop In.
Registration sheets available from Leona on Tuesday night at Drop In. Registration fee £5.00
Adult Social Club
Continues on Wednesdays from 11am to 2pm. New members always welcome

 

Anyone interested in a

DUNGIVEN DESMOND’S REUNION

IN AID OF MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE

please contact Patricia on 028 777 41289.

 

THE IOSAS CENTRE & CELTIC PRAYER GARDEN,

Muff, Co. Donegal - is open on St Patrick’s Day from 2pm to 5pm with music, dancing, hot food, children’s crafts, prayer garden. Everyone Welcome!!

 

FOYLE HOSPICE presents Borderland Reunion Night

with music by Midnight Showband! Saturday 27th March 2010 - at the City Hotel, Derry. Tickets £8 available from Foyle Hospice Fundraising Centre 02871359888 or the City Hotel on 02871 365800.

 

 

Coffee Morning – Café Mezzo at Austins, The Diamond, is hosting a Coffee Morning on Wednesday 24th March in aid of Foyle Hospice. Come along for tea or coffee and a bun with all proceeds going to the Hospice. Fur further information contact Rachel Bruce, Foyle Hospice Community Fundraiser on 02871 359888.

 

 

GLENSHANE HOUSE, Dungiven – Essential Skills - Maths and English commencing Monday 15th March: Maths 9.30am to 11.30am and English from 11.45 am to 1.45pm. Courses are free. Spaces still available.
Creative Sewing (6 weeks) commences Tuesday 23rd March from 2-4pm. Some places still available. Tel 028777 42494 for further details on all courses.

ST CANICE’S PS, FINCAIRN – Annual 5 week draw –

Week 1 Winners:
£100 Anne McCloskey, Main St, Feeny, £50 Anne Burke, Glenedra Rd, Feeny and

£25 Caroline O’Hara, Foreglen. Sellers Prize of £10 to Ciara Kealey in P4

 

 

 

OLD TYME DANCE AT GORTNAGHEY COMMUNITY CENTRE

on Friday 19th March. Music by Peter McCloskey. Adm £4 includes light supper. Everyone welcome

 

 

 

 

THE CLUBHOUSE, FOREGLEN – Saturday 13th March – Excess (Admission Free).
St Patrick’s Day Entertainment – Children’s Fun and Activities all Day. 2-4pm Irish band (Guinness Promotion). 4-6pm Traditional Music Session – free plate of Irish Stew served all day. St Patrick’s Night – Coast – doors open at 8pm (admission free).

Saturday 20th March – Mr & Mrs with Disco by DJ PJ. Admission £5. Come along to support your favourite couple!!
U18’s Laser Disco – The Green Party – Friday 19th march 2010 in The Clubhouse, Foreglen. Doors open 8.30pm. Disco from 9pm to 12 midnight. Admission £5. Bus Return £4. Strictly No Alcohol. Steward Supervision - Inside and Outside. Check out www.bebo.com/foreglenclub for bus routes and times.

 

COMMUNITY KICKSTART SERVICE available from The Diamond Centre, Barnailt Road, Claudy. Are you unemployed or on benefits? Would you like help finding a job or improving your job prospects? Nicky Forrest, Kickstart Mentoring & Employment Officer is based at The Diamond Centre, Barnailt Road, Claudy on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 2pm to 4pm for anyone who wants to avail of the one to one help and support to get into employment. Services include: job searching CV completion, help with application forms, interview preparation and training options. Benefit calculations and funding to remove barriers to employment. The service is free and confidential. Benefits not affected. Dates 24th March, 14th April, 28th April. For more details phone Kickstart Office, Derry City Council on 02871 308466. Booking an appointment is recommended.