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 16th November 2008

 

Trust in Christ

 

Jesus said to his disciples: "You have been faithful in small things, I will trust you with greater." Fidelity in every area of life is one of the most important elements for happiness in human life. It is only when we know that we can fully trust others that we are at peace. This is the virtue that Jesus holds up for our prayer and concern this week. It is especially important in the relationship of husband and wife and it is there that we can all learn what it means. Fidelity in marriage means more than simply staying together. It also means working at making life together wonderful and enjoyable. This is also true for the relationships within family life. Being faithful to one another means being willing to accept the differences and to love each one as she/he is. And in the parish we show our fidelity by taking an active part in its life.

 

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 


 

 

Sunday 16th Nov 2008.

 

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

 

First Reading Proverbs 31: 10-13. 19-20. 30-31
In the book of Proverbs the writer speaks of the perfect wife, but this could also be applied to the perfect husband, the perfect parents, the perfect children, the perfect employee or the perfect employer. What the writer is saying is: be the best at what ever it is you are called to do or called to be.

 

 

Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6
Preparation is very important. Preparing for Christmas, for birthdays and even sacramental preparation is very important but St Paul is reminding us to be careful that we don’t get caught up in the ‘importance’ of the preparation and miss out on the ‘importance’ of the event.

 

 

Gospel Matthew 25: 14-30
The gifts we receive from God should be used wisely and generously.

 

 

 

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:
Mass times will be back to normal this week.

 

 

THE SICK
Fr Graham will attend the Sick in Feeny on Monday 17th.

 

 

 

LAST WEEKS COLLECTION
Thank you for your generosity
St Joseph’s £
St Mary’s £685 and £397
St Peter & St Paul’s £497 and £160

 

 

 

READERS FOR ST. JOSEPH’S
Sat 22nd Nov Declan O’Neill Megan McDermott
Sun 23rd Nov Emmet Kerlin 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 22nd Nov Gerard mcCloskey
Sun 23rd Nov Elaine Feeney

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST. PETER & ST PAUL’S
Starting Sun 23rd Nov – Tiarnan Lynch and Tiarnan Burke

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST MARY’S – NOVEMBER
15th November Eoin Coll 16th November Conor Feeney
22nd November Taneisha Murray 23rd November Karl O’Kane
29th November Omarh McCormack 30th November Conor Feeney

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 22nd Nov – Team 1 (w) Lauren Mullan, Rory Archibald, Cahan Brolly, Shane Murphy, Brenna Archibald
Sun 23rd Nov – Team 2 - Sorcha O’Hara, Liam Eoin Campbell, Desmond Lynch, Conor Murphy, Oran Cassidy

 

 

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

 

 

ROE VALLEY RURAL TRANSPORT – Volunteer Car Scheme – 02877762552

 

Do you require transport for doctors/hospital appointment; hairdressers; shopping; visiting friends??? We have the solution – Volunteer Drivers using their own cars can fulfil your needs at affordable prices. Roe Valley Rural Transport offers this wonderful scheme to those living within the Limavady Borough – all we require is that you meet the following criteria – you must register as a member with Roe Valley Rural Transport; you are in a marginalised area; you live within the Limavady Borough; you have limited access to public transport; you have no access to personal transport; you feel isolated or socially excluded going to Chapel / Church. If you require any further information on the Volunteer Car Scheme or you are interested in becoming a volunteer car driver please do not hesitate to contact us on 02877762552.

 

 

 

 

CHILD PROTECTION FOR PARISH WORKERS – At this stage of the process the Child Protection Representatives and the Parish Priest would like any Eucharistic Ministers and Sacristans who has not already attended the meeting which was in Park on 10th November to do so at any one of the following 2 meetings:

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.

 

 

FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – Christmas Shop now 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 St Vincent de Paul Christmas Dinner will be in the Gort-na-Drum on Sunday 7th December 2008.
Dinner will be served at 4.00pm sharp. A bus will leave Feeny at 3.30pm.
It would be appreciated if everyone could give their preference for turkey and ham, roast beef or fish when giving their name to a member of St Vincent de Paul.
P.S. – Can be back in time for Bingo!!!!

 

 

 

Banagher Camogie Convention will be held on Tuesday 18th November at the Pavilion. Could all players and parents please make the effort to attend as the development of Camogie greatly depends on your support and involvement. Thank you.

 

 

 

FOREGLEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – DAYCARE

Annual Crafts Sale will be held on Thursday 20th November at 8.00pm at The Community Centre. Plan to come and support the care of our older people.

 

Beat the Credit Crunch!!! Inexpensive gifts for Christmas. Plenty of Variety. Attractive Draws.
Fiona and Kathleen will be calling at homes over the next week for sale items and donations. Please give generously and thank you for your help.

 

 

FOREGLEN GAC

 


All Club Members, Senior and Reserve Players are invited to attend a meeting which will take place on Tuesday 18th November 2008 at 8.00pm in the Community Hall.

The annual Dinner Dance will take place on Saturday 22nd November 2008 in the Drummond Hotel. Tickets are available from any Committee Member.

The Club AGM will be held on Sunday 7th December 2008 at 5.30pm

The Under 14 trip to Croke Park has been re-arranged for Saturday 13th December 2008. Players are asked to be at the pitch for 8.00am sharp

Underage indoor training continues every Wednesday night in the Community Hall. Last years Under 8s and all new beginners is from 6.30 to 7.30pm Up to next years under 12s training is from 7.30 to 8.30pm.

 

 

 

 

BABY OISIN – GOLF DAY – There is still money coming in so we will publicise the final total as soon as possible. In the meantime thank you to everyone who donated prizes, sponsored holes etc……
The total raised so far is £8428.95


 

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