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 £1022 and £265
St Mary’s £761 and £245
St Peter & St Paul’s £740 and
£185
READERS FOR ST. JOSEPH’S
Sat 26th April - Dee McGrellis Dylan McGonigle
Sun 27th April - Ryan Hegarty Diane Hegarty
READERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 26th April - Elaine Sheerin
Sun 27th April - Nuala McCloskey
(Readings for 6th Sunday of Easter, Year A,
pages 148, 149)
ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 26th Team 1 (weekdays)
–
Lauren Mullan, Rory Archibald, Cahan Brolly,
Shane Murphy
Sun 27th for St Canice PS 50th
Anniversary Mass at 3.30pm
Aedan McGrellis, Shane Murphy, Brenna Archibald,
Rory Archibald
ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST. PETER & ST
PAUL’S
Starting Sun 26th April – team 3 –
Siobhan Duffy, Shane Farrell, Ryan Downey
BUS TRIP TO MOUNT MELLERARY GROTTO, CO. WATERFORD
– on Saturday 3rd May returning Sunday
4th May. £30 (breakfast included) please
contact Anne McElhinney on 02871 344629 if you
are interested.
MASS FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST CANICE’S
P.S. – There will not be Mass at 9.30am
next Sunday. Instead we will be celebrating
our Sunday Mass at 34.30pm as part of the celebration
of St Canice’s PS 50th anniversary. Bishop
Hegarty will preside at this Mass. There will
be no collection at this Mass so please hold
your envelope over until the following week.
PRIESTS TO REMEMBER
THIS WEEK
Sun 20th Fr Joseph O’Connor
Mon 21st Fr Colm O’Doherty
Tues 22nd Fr Kieran O’Doherty
Wed 23rd Fr Brian O’Donnell
Thurs 24th Fr Francis P O’Hagan
Fri 25th Fr Patrick O’Hagan
Sat 26th Fr David O’Kane
BAPTISM –
We welcome into God’s family through the
Sacrament of Baptism:
Erin Mary Donaghy, 77 Ballyhanedin Road, Claudy
SYMPATHY –
We extend our sympathy to the family and friends
of Margaret Mulhern, Foreglen.
May she rest in peace.
ST PATRICK’S
MISSIONARY SOCIETY – Fr Con wishes
to thank those who have returned the envelopes
he gave out a couple of weeks ago. Some have
returned them with their weekly envelope in
the collection baskets while others posted them
directly. If you wish still to return an envelope
please do so next week. Thank you.
LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT GROUP – An information
morning for parents and their children under
the age of 5 will take place at Learmount Resource
Centre on 24th April from 10 am – 12 noon.
Paddy McCallion (pharmacist at Lloyds Chemist,
Claudy) will be in attendance. He will give
a talk on medical issues affecting young children
and the services available at the chemist. He
will also be available to offer a private one
to one opportunity for you to discuss any queries
you may have. Tom Gourley from Emergency Medical
Supplies will offer First Aid information regarding
children under 5. Leaflets and goody bags will
also be available. Refreshments provided. Everyone
welcome.
PARK POST OFFICE –
CONSULTATION – A public meeting
organized by Learmount Community Development
Group will be held at Learmount Resource Centre
on Monday 21st April at 7.30pm. A representative
from Post Office Ltd will be in attendance to
update and outline the postal changes in the
area. 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
ST MARY’S SCHOOL,
ALTINURE
40th Anniversary Celebration plans are now at
an advanced stage for the Gala Dinner in the
Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny on Saturday 25th
October 2008. To date 48 tables have been sold
and there are still a few remaining to be sold.
Anniversary Mass
– On Thursday 9th October, Mass will be
celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Altinure
by Fr W. Carolan and 3 former curates, Fr Michael
Collins, Fr Patsy Mullan and Fr Kieran Devlin.
Refreshments will be served in the school afterwards
and a photographic display can be viewed. Everyone
is welcome.
Clothing Bin
– There is now a bin for recycling clothes
located just inside the school gate on the right
hand side. The bin will be emptied monthly.
It is there for everyone’s use and it
benefits the school.
A NEW DANCE CLASS - Hip-Hop,
Disco, Salsa, Slow dance, R n’ R, Jive
- starting on Monday from 7pm to 9pm (sharp).
All children welcome - £5 per person payable
at the door. Dance Teacher – Andrea Moore
– for more information ring Andrea on
02871 337160
