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 21st December 2008

 

Fourth Sunday of Advent

 

Mary, the Ark of God's Covenant

 

"Rejoice so highly favoured; the Lord is with you." The Angel addressed these words to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and our Mother. But they are also addressed to each of us who have the wonderful privilege of knowing Jesus through our Baptism. They have a very special significance for couples who are privileged to have each other and to be united in the Sacrament of Marriage. In the course of this week of Christmas, be aware of all the good that is in your love relationship, how highly favoured you are to have this person as your wife/husband. Be aware also of the goodness of each one of your children and how privileged you are to have them. As you celebrate the Eucharist during this week leading up to Christmas, make a special effort to appreciate the people of your parish. And know that your love makes Christ present.

 

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 


 

4th Sunday of Advent

 

Parish Missal Readings (Year 2) p 410 & Proper p 990

 

 

First Reading 2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8-11, 16
Daniel wants to build a house for God, but instead God promises to build an everlasting dynasty for him.

 

 

Second Reading Romans 16: 25-27
God’s plan of salvation for Jews and Gentiles has come to fulfillment in Christ.

 

 

Gospel Luke 1: 26-38
God’s promise to David was fulfilled in Jesus.

 

 

Please note that there will be no parish bulletin for the next two weeks. The next publication will be for the weekend of 10th and 11th January 2009. Any notices for this should be left with Josephine on or before Wednesday 7th January 2009 at 7.30pm. Email johassan@btinternet.com tel 77781627


 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FOR ADVENT
will be held each Monday during Advent in the Grotto Chapel
from 10.00am to 4.00pm

 

 

MONTH MIND MASS for Donald Moore, Drum will be celebrated on Monday 22nd December at 7.30pm in the Immaculate Conception Church, Gortnaghey

 

 

 

CONFESSIONS FOR CHRISTMAS

 

St Joseph’s, Fincairn
Sunday 21st December at 6.00pm. Please note that there will be a number of priests present for this service.
Monday 22nd December after Mass and also from 12 noon to 1.00pm and 6.00pm to 7.00pm

 

 

St Mary’s
Tuesday 23rd December from 12 noon to 1.00pm; and
Wednesday 24th December from 6.00pm to 7.00pm

 

 

St Peter & St Paul’s
As announced.

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES IN THE PARISH:-

St Joseph’s: Christmas Eve Vigil 9.00 pm
Christmas Day 9.30 am and 11.00 am

St Mary’s Christmas Eve Vigil 7.00 pm
Christmas Day 10.00 am

St Peter & St Paul’s Christmas Eve Vigil 8.00 pm
Christmas Day 11.30 am

 


 

 

 



ST JOSEPH’S MASS TIMES:
Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd at 9.30am
N.B. there will be no Mass on Friday (Boxing Day)


ADVANCE NOTICE - New Years Eve – There will be Mass on Wednesday 31st December, New Year’s Eve, at 11.00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHURCH WORKERS FOR JANUARY – ST JOSEPH’S

Collectors – Sat night: Vincent McCloskey & Noel Hasson
- Sun morn: Paul McDermott & Anthony O’Neill

Chapel Cleaners – Briege O’Neill, Anne McCloskey, Kathleen Lynch and Patricia Brolly

Flowers: Sheila Brolly and Joey McDermott

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S

Christmas Eve Vigil – Rory Archibald, Brenna Archibald, Cahan Brolly, Conor Murphy, Desmond Lynch


Christmas Day 9.30am – Liam Eoin Campbell, Conor Campbell, Aedan McGrellis, Chloe McDermott, Anna Marie Murphy


Christmas Day 11.00am – Oran Cassidy, Trudy Farren, Katie McGrellis, Clodagh Simpson, Ciara McCloskey


Sat 27th Dec – Team 3 (w) – Nicole Farren, Trudy Farren, Clodagh Simpson, Anna Marie Murphy, Ciara McCloskey


Sun 28th Dec - team 4 – Luanne McGrellis, Emma O’Neill, Ellie McGrellis, Aedan McGrellis


Sat 3rd Jan – team 1 (w) – Lauren Mullan, Rory Archibald, Cahan Brolly, Shane Murphy, Brenna Archibald


Sun 4th Jan – team 2 – Sorcha O’Hara, Liam Eoin Campbell, Desmond Lynch, Conor Murphy, Oran Cassidy

 

 

 

READERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S


Christmas Eve Ciara Donaghy Declan O’Neill


Christmas Day 9.30am Liam Campbell Sheena McGrellis
Christmas Day 11.00am Diane McCormick Ryan Hegarty


Sat 27th Dylan McGonigle Megan McDermott


Sun 28th Emma McCormick Emmet Kerlin


Sat 3rd Jan Rachel Farren Aisling Devine


Sun 4th Jan Ryan Hegarty Diane McCormick

 

 


READERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S


Christmas Eve Gerard McCloskey


Christmas Day Elaine Feeney


Sat 27th Marie McCloskey


Sun 28th Patricia McTaggart


Sat 3rd Jan Carmel McElhinney
Sun 4th Jan Julie McLaughlin

 

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST. PETER & ST PAUL’S


Starting Sun 27th Dec – Kiernan McCormick, Orla McLaughlin, Gemma O’Connor


Starting Sun 3rd Jan – Sean O’Connor and Ryan Downey

 

 

 

FEENY BAND CHRISTMAS DRAW

1ST prize £200 – Eunan McAteer, Main Street, Feeny

2nd prize £100 – S Harkin, c/o Cross Concrete

3rd prize £75 – T.G. McCloskey, 890 Glenshane Rd, Dungiven

 

 


NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE now offering an exciting range of

new part time courses, beginning January/February 2009. Telephone 02871 276000 or visit www.nwrc.ac.uk

 

 

 

 

KNOCK MARRIAGE INTROUDCTIONS BUREAU – The aim of the Bureau is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage partner. For further information contact the Bureau at Knock, Co. Mayo. Tel 00353 94 9375960 or visit www.knockmarriagebureau.com

 

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