Sunday, 23rd May 2010

Pentecost Sunday

First Reading : Acts of the Apostles 2: 1-11
The Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7
There is a variety of gifts but always the same Spirit.

Gospel: John 20: 19-23
As the Father sent me, so am I sending you: receive the Holy Spirit.

 

 

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

N.B. No Weekday Mass in St Joseph’s or St Mary’s

as Fr Eamon will be on retreat this week.

 

 

 

COLLECTIONS – Thank you for your generosity:

St Joseph’s £1345

TROCAIRE – To date amounts to £12,500.

ALTINURE WINDOW – Fr Eamon wishes to acknowledge a donation of £100 towards the window.

 

THE ANNUAL DIOCESAN HOSPITALITE COLLECTION

is scheduled to take place on the weekend of 29th and 30th May.

 

 

 

 

ANNIVERSARY

1st anniversary Mass for William (Billy) McElhinney

on Saturday evening 22nd May 2010 in St Peter & St Paul’s.

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S

Saturday 29th May – Team 3 – Trudy Farren, Katie McGrellis, Anna Maria Murphy, Oran McCormick, Cathair Coll, Reece Armstrong, Oran Cassidy

Sunday 24th May – Team 4 (weekdays) – Aedan McGrellis, Ellie McGrellis, Ciara McCloskey, Liam Eoin Campbell, Conor Campbell, Conor McCullagh

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S week beginning 30th May
Tiarnan Lynch, Tiarnan Burke, Cahan Brolly, Cora McLaughlin

 

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S

Sat 29th May – Emma McCormick Sun 30th May – Sorcha O’Hara

 

READERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S

Sat 29th – Martin Doherty Sun 30th May – Patricia McTaggart

 

 

 

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES IN FINCAIRN – Sunday 13th June

 

 

 

 

BAPTISM

We welcome into God’s family through Baptism -

Ameragh Mary Kealey, 37 Clanarury, Claudy

 

 

 

 

WE OFFER OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF

Mary O’Kane, Magherabrack Road, Feeny and

Mary Feilding (formerly Mary Hasson of Dreen) who died in The Wirrell

 

 

 

 

HALLOWEEN 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.

 

 

 

 

THE ANNUAL PARISH GOLF DAY

We had hoped to hold our Golf Day this year. The success of the day depends on sponsorship and also the goodwill of the participants who lose a day’s pay in order to play. As there are many other organizations relying on goodwill and generosity in these difficult times the Committee has decided not to proceed with the Day this year. We hope that we will re-instate the Day in better economic times in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER

A Night at The Dogs at Lifford Stadium ***** Saturday 19th June 2010 ***
Only a Limited number of tickets for the 4 course meal option available. £10 tickets also on sale now… All tickets can be purchased from any Senior Player or Committee Member… Don’t miss out on a great night’s craic!!

Lotto – winning numbers for 18th May 2010 were 4, 5, 18, 28. £100 to Karen McCloskey. Next Week’s Jackpot is £2,700

Club Gear Shop – open on Tuesday nights from 8pm to 9pm. Also open when Senior games and some other games are at home. Please contact Bernadette on 77741743 if you have any queries.

Feile - Anyone interested in renting furnished accommodation to families attending the Feile from 2nd to 4th July 2010 please contact Kevin Moore or Kevin Lynch.

 

O’BRIEN’S GAC, FOREGLEN

A meeting of all parents of U14’s will be held on Monday 24th May at 7pm in the Clubhouse. It is vital all parents attend as arrangements of the All-Ireland Feile on the first weekend in July will be discussed. We will be hosting the Wexford champions. The meeting will last no longer than 30 minutes. Thank you for your support.

The Clubhouse, Foreglen – Sat 29th May – Comedy Hypnotist with late disco. Admission £7.50. Doors open at 8pm
Fri 4th June – Under 18’s disco – Ultrabeat with Mc Viper from Blackout Crew. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from 7pm to 9pm at following venues: Wed 26th May, Roe Valley Leisure Centre Car Park. Thurs 27th May – outside Walsh’s Hotel, Maghera. Friday 28th May – The Clubhouse, Foreglen. Or by phoning 07784108672 / 07841560051 or 07802374103. log onto www.bebo.com/foreglenclub

 

 

 

 

NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

St Mary’s Primary School, Altinure on Friday 28th May 3pm-4.30pm and 5.45pm-8.00pm

 

 

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Kids Environmental Club – will meet on Saturday 29th May from 10am – Noon at Park Recycling Centre. Open to all Primary School Children (P1-P3 must be accompanied by a parent). Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear should be worn as activities are held outside. Club is free of charge.

Benefits Advice a trained volunteer is in place who will be available to offer free, confidential advice and information on Welfare Benefits to members of the Community. The service is by appointment only, at Learmount Resource Centre every Monday at 8pm

Volunteer Painters Required - free time on your hands? Why not help out as a volunteer. Volunteers required to assist with painting the interior of the Resource Centre. All materials be supplied – we just need your time and skills.

Befriending Service – Following the success of our Good Morning Project the Learmount Group are now setting up a Befriending Service in the area. We are currently seeking new volunteers to assist us in the provision of this service. A befriender spends time with an individual in their own home providing companionship and support. If you are interested in other people, are a good listener and could offer a little of your time this may be the role for you. Phone 028777 81881 for information on any of the above.

 

FEENY SUMMER SCHEME 2010 – Bookings are now being taken for places on the Summer Scheme which will take place for 5 weeks over the summer. £10 deposit to secure the place must be made before 3rd June. Bookings can only be taken at the Community Office and must be made by a parent/guardian. Information booklets detailing planned activities and dates are available. The scheme is open to all children going into P4 in September 2010 up to young people aged 18 years.

Volunteers needed – we are still looking for volunteers for the scheme, if you are interested in becoming a volunteer or have any queries regarding the Summer Scheme please contact Karen on 028 777 81876

 

 

Glenshane Community Development – New Outreach Advice Service will open on the first Friday of each month, in Unit 3, Feeny Village Centre. For appointments please contact Paul Kane on 028777 42494. Paul’s next visit will be Friday 4th June.

 

 

 

PASTORAL YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER

St Eugene’s Cathedral, St Mary’s Creggan, and Holy Family in Derry are embarking on an exciting new project. Investing in our young people, we want to employ an enthusiastic person to lead and direct youth in the three parishes in the ways of faith. This is a one year contract. The successful candidate must fulfil the following criteria: - Be an active member of a Catholic Parish Faith Community; - Have experience of skilled leadership in a Youth Setting; - Have a third level qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. education, theology, youth work, community work or one year’s experience of youth project management; - be competent in the use of ICT. Criteria may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting of candidates. Forms etc., can be obtained by phoning 02871 264087 during normal office hours and applications must be returned to Derry Diocesan Youth Commission, Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, The Gate Lodge, 2 Francis Street, Derry, BT48 7DS no later than 5pm on 3rd June 2010.

 

 

COFFEE MORNING AND SALE Thursday 27th May at 11.00am. Glenshane Care Centre, Dungiven. Sale of plants, planters and baskets filled from the Garden Centre. All help gratefully accepted. Don’t miss out on a beautiful plant or lovely cup of coffee and a chat!!