The Pilgrimage of Croagh Patrick, County Mayo
 
Sundays  
Fincairn: Vigil 7pm, 9.30am
Altinure: Vigil 6pm, 10.30am
Ballymonie: Vigil 7.30pm, 11.30am
   
Week Days:  
Fincairn: Mon & Fri 9.30am ; Wed 8.00pm
Altinure: Tue & Thur 10.00am
Ballymonie: As Announced.

Sunday 22nd November 2009

 

Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King

 

Jesus said to Pilate: 'All who are on the side of truth listen to my voice'. We celebrate Christ as King, not in the sense of the world around us, which would look to power and strength, but as the one who has the true power of truth. In him we know God as one who loves us so much that he has given us his only Son to bring us to a knowledge of his love. In Christ we also come to know the deepest truths about ourselves - that every human person is made in the image of God; that each of us is a dwelling place of God's Holy Spirit; that we are destined for eternal life; that the only way to live human life fully is to love God with our whole hearts and to love our neighbour as ourselves. It has been said that Christianity has not so much failed, as it has never been tried!

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 


 

Sunday, 22nd November 2009

 

Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King

 

First Reading Daniel 7: 13-14
The prophet Daniel foresees the coming of one who will have dominion over all peoples. Christians see this as a reference to Christ, the Universal King.

 

Second Reading Apocalypse 1: 5-8
Christ will take full possession of his Kingdom only at the end of time.

 

Gospel John 18: 33-37
Jesus declares before Pilate that he is indeed a King,
but that his Kingdom is not like the kingdoms of this world.

 
 
 

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

 

 

 

Please leave notices for next week’s bulletin with Josephine on or before
7.30pm Wed evening. Email johassan@btinternet.com tel 77781627

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASS TIMES DURING THE WEEK

St Josephs: Monday and Friday 9.30am Wednesday 8.00pm


St Mary’s: Tuesday and Thursday 10.00am

 

Fr Eamon will be off on Tuesday after 10.00am Mass

 

 

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 28th Nov: Team 3 (W) – Trudy Farren, Katie McGrellis, anna Maria Murphy, Oran McCormick, Cathair coll, Reece Armstong, Oran Cassidy
Sun 29th Nov – Team 4 – Aedan mcGrellis, Ellie McGrellis, Ciara McCloskey, Liam Eoin Campbell, Conor Campbell, Conor McCullagh

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Week beg. 28th Nov Gemma O’Connor, Ashling Armstrong, Cahir O’Connor

 

READERS – ST MARY’S (November)
Vigil – Aoife McCloskey & Clare McCloskey Morning – Ita McSorley

 

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 21st Nov Demi Lee Armstrong Sun 22nd Nov Sorcha O’Hara

 

READERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 28th Nov Kevin O’Kane Sun 29th Nov Nuala McCloskey

 

 

 

 

 

COLLECTIONS

 

Thank you for your generosity:


St Joseph’s: £1270


St Mary’s: £1180


St Peter & St Paul’s: 8th Nov £593 15th Nov £640

 

 

 

 

SVDP Christmas Party will be held on Sunday 29th November 2009 in the Gort-na-Drum, starting at 3.30pm. It is important tht anyone interested in going must contact a member of SVDP and give their name so they know how many to cater for. The contact numbers are: Mary Conway 028777 81313; Betty McAteer 02877781213; Dan McGrellis 28777 81675; Bridie McCloskey 02877741875; Moira O’Kane 028777 81362. The bus will be in Park at 2.45pm and in Feeny at 3.00pm for pick-up. Back in time for Bingo!!!!….

 

 

 

 

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE are launching their 2009 Advent campaign in Banagher Parish, the proceeds from which will help vulnerable children and young people in Ethiopia and Tanzania. Children in Crossfire Advent calendars will be available to collect outside churches after Masses over the weekends of 21st and 22nd and 28th and 29th November. For more details, please visit www.childrenincrossfire.org/advent

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRITISH RED CROSS helps vulnerable people in crisis, whoever, and wherever they are and giving of your time as a volunteer with our local health and social care team could change someone’s life. Helping someone who can’t get about easily.. Loaning out wheelchairs … Popping round to someone’s house and brighten up either day and much more besides…. We’re committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, culture and experience. Fore more information www.redcross.org.uk/volunteering or contact 02871 865151

 

 

 

 

 

DERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2010 why not give someone an opportunity of going on the Lourdes Pilgrimage 16-21st July 2010 as your Christmas Gift. Gift vouchers (£25-£100) are now available from the Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry. Office opens Tues 11-1pm, Thurs 11.2pm and Sat 11-1pm. Contact 02871 260293

 

 

 

 

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP


P/T Administrator required at Learmount Community Centre – to cover maternity post – 16 hrs per week – initially a 3 month contract – may be extended. Closing date for completed applications 27th Nov 2009. for further information call into the Community Centre or telephone 777 81881.

 

 

 

 


Film Club present “It’s a Wonderful Life” in Learmount Community Centre on Fri 27th Nov at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.

 


Listening Skills Course starts Monday 23rd Nov from 1.30-3.15pm for four weeks in the Community Centre. A series of informative, insightful and fun workshops which will challenge and change he way you listen leading to better communication with those around you. Training is free but places are limited, therefore booking is essential
First Aid Training Wed 25th Nov and Wed 2nd Dec from 7-9pm in Resource Centre. Fully accredited course held over 2 nights – suitable for parents, carers, childminders, youth workers. Useful skill in any workplace. Cost £10. Pre-booking essential.

 

 

 

 

 

THORNHILL CENTRE –Church Flower Arrangers Workshop on Tuesday 24th November 7.30pm to 9pm. In Thornhill Centre – all welcome

 

 

 

FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Christmas Shop 1pm to 6pm Mon to Fri and 11am to 5pm Saturday.. Wide range of Christmas goods and gifts, local calendars, Christmas Cards, and Trocaire Global Gifts. Orders taken for Door and Grave wreaths.

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION SESSIONS – PEACH BRIDGE EMPLOYMENT AND APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES the Kickstart to Work Programme, Derry City council in partnership with Ilex URC and GRAHAM Construction are pleased to announce Employment and Apprenticeship opportunities available on the Peace Bridge project. Employment Opportunities: Cleaner, Handy Person, Stores Person, Labourer (Civil’s), community Liaison Officer, Administration Clerk, Apprenticeship Opportunities – Apprentice Administration Clerk, Apprentice Engineer.


Are you long term unemployed and interested in applying for one of the above? For further information and assistance phone the Kickstart Office on 02871 308466.

 

 

 

 

FEENY MEDICAL PRACTICE will be closed from 12.30pm on Wed 25th November for Staff Training as will all health centres in the Western Board area. Emergency cover only will be provided by Western Urgent Care contact number 0870 6062288. Patients are asked to kindly collect prescriptions before 12 noon.

 

 

GORTNAGHTY COMMUNITY CENTRE – Texas Hold ‘Em £40 Double Chance Game at the Centre on Friday 27th November at 8.30. Light supper served. Everyone welcome. 45 Card Drive at the Centre every Sunday night from 8pm to 10pm.

 

 

 

 

ST MARY’S GAC BANAGHER would like to sincerely thank all those who bought tickets, especially in these difficult economic times. Thank you also to all our sellers and congratulations to all our Winners. £10,000 – O’Kane Filling Station, Owenbeg. £5,000 Brian and Annie O’Neill, 64 Altinure Rd, Park. £3000 Michael O’Kane, 9 Learmount Dr. Park. £500 each – Pat & Lucia Devine, 363 Altinure Rd, Feeny; Michael O’Kane, 4 Glenbracken Dr, Feeny; MACA, Main Street, Feeny; £400 each Eugene & Vera Farren, Dungiven; David Martin, Dungiven; Liam Toland, Feeny. £300 each Tony & Eileen O’Kane, Feeny; Aidan & Julie 363 Altinure Rd, Feeny; Michael Cartin, 42 Altinure Rd, Straid. £200 each Liam Toland, Feeny; Declan Coll, Umricam Rd, Feeny; O’Kane Filling Station, Owenbeg.

 

 

 

SCHOOL AID ROMANIA GALA QUIZ NIGHT 28th November 2009 at 8.00pm in St Joseph’s Hall, Fincairn - £5.00 admission fee - Lots happening on the night!!! Spot Prizes, Door Prizes, Guess the Teddy Bears’ Name?? Bar by The Sperrin View. Tea and light supper available. Come along for a good night’s craic and support this very worthy cause. Everyone welcome. Offers of help or donations gratefully accepted

 

Tickets also on Sale for SUPER RAFFLE – contact Danielle McLaughlin
or Oisín Hassan Tickets £1.00 Prizes include: Pair of boxing gloves signed by Paul ‘Dudey’ McCloskey. Champagne & Chocolate Hamper. Perfume Set and
Voucher for The Castle, Dungiven. Draw taking place at Quiz Night on 28th Nov….

 

 

 

 

 

LIMAVADY DRAMA CLUB present CINDERELLA Tues 1st to Fri 4th Dec at 7.30pm with a Matinee on Sat 5th Dec at 2pm in Limavady High School. Group Bookings now being taken £5 per person. For every 10 get 2 free…. Book with Joanne on 07540797646 or 02877768688

 

 

 

 

ST PATRICK & ST BRIGID’S COLLEGE, CLAUDY – Annual Bazaar on Sunday 22nd November at 5pm……….. Don’t miss it!!!!





 

 

 

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