Sunday, 20th June 2010

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Zechariah 12:10-11
The prophet looks forward to a time when a new spirit will be poured out on the
people as happened at Pentecost and they will mourn over the death of Jesus.

Second Reading: Galatians 3:26-29
Our unity in Christ has done away with distinctions, and means that
Jesus and Gentiles alike are heirs to the promises made to Abraham.

Gospel: Luke 9:18-24
Jesus is revealed as the Messiah, but a suffering Messiah.
Suffering will be part of the lives of his followers too.

 

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

 

NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEKS BULLETIN

should be left with Josephine before 7.30pm on Wednesday evening,

tel 77781627 oremail to johassan@btinternet.com

 

 

 

 

MASS TIMES THIS WEEK

St Joseph’s: Mon, Wed and Fri: 9.30am

(No Wed evening Mass due to Altinure Leavers Mass)

St Mary’s: Tues and Thurs: 10.00am

Wed – Leavers Mass in School at 7.30pm

 

 

FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS

for Mary Brolly will take place on Sunday 27th at 10.30am Mass

 

 

COLLECTIONS

Fincairn £1700

Altinure £895

 

 

WE WELCOME INTO GODS FAMILY THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Cori Steven O’Kane, Rallagh Road

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS ON THEIR RECENT MARRIAGES –

Bridgeen McCormick and Ryan Tohill and Ashlyn Brolly and Tony Browne.

 

 

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES – FOREGLEN – will be held on Sunday 15th August.

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES – ALTINURE – will be held on Sunday 5th September.

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES IN FINCAIRN A big thank you to all who helped in Fincairn last Sunday.

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S

Sat 26th June – Team 3(w) – Trudy Farren, Katie McGrellis, Anna Maria Murphy, Oran McCormick, Cathair Coll, Reece Armstrong, Oran Cassidy

Sun 27th June – Team 4 – Aedan McGrellis, Ellie McGrellis, Ciara McCloskey, Liam Eoin Campbell, Conor Campbell and Conor McCullagh

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S week beginning 27th June –
Tiarnan Lynch, Tiarnan Burke, Cahan Brolly, Cora McLaughlin

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 26th June – Declan O’Neill Sun 27th June - Diane McCormick

READERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 26th June – Gerard McCloskey Sun 27th June – Margaret McLaughlin

 

HALLOWEEN PARISH DRAW – tickets are available in the Sacristy. We hope that 100 sellers will take twenty tickets to sell among your family or in an area of the Parish.

 

 

LOST – A camera lens was lost in Foreglen playing fields a few weeks ago – If anybody has found this could they please ring Danny O’Kane on 028777 41454. There is a small reward for the return of the lens. Thank you.

 

ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR – we have had a spate of anti-social behaviour at the Grounds recently. Please remember that the Club is a Community facility and any child or adult who is cut by broken glass thrown onto the pitch could be your friend, neighbour or even a relation. Parents are asked to be vigilant and to discourage this sort of behaviour as it is not acceptable to anyone in our Community.

 

 

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER –Lotto numbers for 15th June 2010 were 1, 4, 19, 24. £20 each to Agnes Kerlin, John Lynch, Kevin Murphy, Louise Kealey and Gavin O’Kane. Next Weeks Jackpot is £3,100.

 

O’BRIEN’S GAC, FOREGLEN – All club hoodies, tracksuits, shorts, socks and tops that were ordered are now ready for collection. Please contact Brigid McFeely on 07841 560051 to arrange payment before Monday 21st June. Thank you.

The U14’s Sponsored ‘Bed/Bath Push’ due to take place this Saturday has been postponed. Another date will be announced shortly. However, all sponsor sheets should be returned to Brigid McFeely as soon as possible as this fund raiser is in aid of the U14’s feile tops and runners. Thank you for all your support

THE CLUBHOUSE, FOREGLEN – u18S Disco on Friday 2nd July 2010 from 9pm to Midnight. Entry@ £5. Doors open 8.30pm. for further information and bus routes log onto www.bebo/foreglengac.com

 

DERRY DIOCESAN LOUDES HOSPITALITE FUND – Banagher Parish Collection amounted to £955.74. Altinure £399, Foreglen £250, Fincairn £306.74 and €4. Thank you for your generosity.

 

 

ANGELUS BELL FOR ST. MARY’S – Fr Eamon is grateful to a group of parishioners for their help in raising funds for the Angelus Bell. A box has been set up in the Sacristy for any donations towards the Bell or donations can also be given direct to Fr Eamon. Thank you all for your generosity

 

 

THE LONGTOWER FOLK GROUP will celebrate it’s 30th Anniversary with a Mass at St Columba’s Longtower on Saturday 26th June at 6pm. Fr Michael Collins will celebrate the Mass. All past members and their families are welcome. Refreshments afterwards.

 

FOYLE HOSPICE’S ‘first ever’ STRABANE MIDNIGHT WALK on Friday 25th June 2010. Ladies only 3.5 mile sponsored walk around bypass starting/finishing at Heaton’s Car Park. Registration fee £6/€7 and participants will receive a Midnight Walk t-shirt, medal, goodie bag and a bacon bap on completion of the walk. For further information contact Fundraising Centre 02871 359888. Hospice Shop Strabane 02871 886241 email rachelburce@foylehospice.com or visit www.foylehospice.com. Anyone wishing to volunteer on the night as stewards please contact Rachel on 02871 359888.

 

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Fishing Club – If you have an interest in fishing or would like to know more about fishing you are very welcome to attend a meeting being held at the Learmount Community Centre on Monday 28th June at 8pm. If you cannot make the meeting but are interested in joining the Club please contact the Community Centre and register your interest.

Kids Environmental Club – Saturday 26th June 10am – Midday at the Recycling Centre. It is open to al Primary School Children (p1-P3 must be accompanied by a parent). Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear should be worn as activities are held outside. The club is free of charge. For further information phone 028777 81881.

Book of Local History – A group of volunteers have come together to compile a book of all the local history articles that have been in our Annual Christmas Magazine over the past 16 years. New articles will also be included in this book. If anyone has any stories / photos that you feel would be of interest please contact the Community Centre on 028777 81881.

Summer Activities – You should have received your letter outlining the dates of the Summer Activities. Please remember to return your form to the Community Centre before 5th July.

 

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE – BARCELONA HALF MARATHON – we are recruiting 20 runners for the Barcelona Half Marathon on 13th February 2011. For more information, please contact Sarah on 02871 269898 or email events@childrenincrossfire.org

 

HEALING THROUGH REMEMBERING: DAY OF PRIVATE REFLECTION – Monday 21st June 2010. the Columba Community is making its premises at Columba House, Derry, St Anthony’s Retreat Centre, Burnfoot and the IOSAS Centre and Celtic Prayer Garden, Muff available to anyone who wishes to mark this day of individual reflection. Visit www.dayofreflection.com for more details

 

MILLENIUM FORUM – OPEN MIC NIGHT – Saturday 24th July at 8pm – Piazza @ The Millenium Forum. If you want to try your hand at stand up comedy we would love to hear from you. Contact Aidan at aidanb@milleniumforum.co.uk or tel 02871 272772