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 23rd November 2008

 

Christ the King

 

Jesus said to his disciples: "In so far as you did this to one of these brothers/sisters of mine, you did it to me." There are many ways of looking at what Christianity is about and most of them are valid. This extraordinary statement by Christ brings us to the very heart of it - the absolute dignity of every human being, the beloved of God. We practice our Christianity primarily through our love for one another and our care for all those in need. They say that charity begins at home. How true that is. Very often the person who is in most need is a wife or husband who is being taken for granted. Or there is often the child or young person who has everything except real affection for which they crave. But charity cannot remain at home. It has to spread out to the parish community and through that community to the poor and marginalised. That is how we honour Christ as our King.


 

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 


 

Sunday 23rd Nov 2008.

 

Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King


Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 392 & Proper p 1108


First Reading Ezekiel 34; 11-12.15-17
The Lord will be a true shepherd to his people.


Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26.28
All will be subject to God, so that God may be all in all.


Gospel Matthew 25: 31-46
The Son of Man will take his seat on his throne of glory.

 

 

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

 

 

 

CONFESSION TIMES:
Altinure : Saturday: 5.30 to 6.00pm
First Friday: 7.00 to 7.30pm
Fincairn: Saturday: after Vigil Mass
First Friday: After Mass
Foreglen: Saturday, First Friday and Holy Day: 6.30 to 7.15pm

 

 

 

 

LAST WEEKS COLLECTION
Thank you for your generosity
St Joseph’s £1200 and £256
St Peter & St Paul’s £525 and £110

 

 

 


MASS FOR THE DEAD – The annual Mass for the Dead will take place in St Joseph’s on Wednesday night at 8.00pm

 

 

 

 


SAVINGS COLLECTORS – Collectors are asked to collect cheques on Wednesday night 26th November between 6.00pm and 8.00pm at the Parochial House in Feeny. This is for the whole parish. In future years it is hoped that there will be separate handing out of cheques in each of the Churches.

 


READERS FOR ST. JOSEPH’S
Sat 29th Nov Aisling Devine Dylan McGonigle
Sun 30th Nov Diane McCormick Ryan Hegarty

 


READERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 29th Nov Marie McCloskey
Sun 30th Nov Patricia Taggart

 


ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST. PETER & ST PAUL’S
Starting Sun 30th Nov – Kiernan McCormick, Orla McLaughlin, Gemma O’Connor

 


ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST MARY’S – NOVEMBER
29th November Omarh McCormack 30th November Conor Feeney

 


ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 29th Nov – Team 3 Nicole Farren, Trudy Farren, Clodagh Simpson, Anna Maria Murphy, Ciara McCloskey
Sun 30th – Team 4 (w) – Luanne McGrellis, Emma O’Neill, Ellie McGrellis, Aedan McGrellis

 

 


CHILD PROTECTION FOR PARISH WORKERS – At this stage of the process the Child Protection Representatives and the Parish Priest would like any Eucharistic Ministers and Sacristans who has not already attended the meeting which was in Park on 10th November or in Feeny on 17th November to do so at the last meeting on:


24th November in Parochial House, Foreglen at 7.30pm


Please note that it is essential that you have attended one of the meetings..

 

 


FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – Christmas Shop opening hours for November are

 

Mon - to Fri 10.00am to 12 noon and 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Wed 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Sat 11.00am to 5.00pm & Sunday 3.00pm to 6.00pm

 

 


ADVENT MORNING – Thursday 4th December – Thornhill Centre is holding a ‘Reflection Morning’ for Advent beginning at 10.30 and concluding with a light lunch at 1.00pm. Time includes a talk, quiet reflection and prayer. A donation of £5 per morning is suggested. Please ring 71351233 to book.

 


GIRLS NIGHT at The Learmount Resource Centre, Park on Thursday 27th November. Silk handbags, costume jewellery and accessories for sale. Ideal Christmas gifts – keen prices. Call in between 7.00pm – 9.00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST. JOSEPH’S JUNIOR CHOIR – IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Parents are reminded that Junior choir is held every Wednesday afternoon at 5.00pm in the Main Chapel. As preparation has now begun for Christmas, it is very important that all members attend the practice every week. PLEASE NOTE – It is essential that all members who attend choir practice also attend Mass on Sunday morning. Parental co-operation with this is greatly appreciated.

 

 

DERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2009 – Why not give someone an opportunity of going on the Lourdes Pilgrimage 16th – 21st July 2009 as your Christmas Gift. Gift vouchers (£25 / £50) are now available from the Pilgrimage Office, 14 Bishop Street, Derry. Office opens Thursday 11-2pm and Saturday 11-1pm and 2-4pm

 

 

SPERRINS CHARITY SANTA TRAIL The Rural College & Derrynoid Centre, Draperstown – 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 16th and 17th December 2008 - £9 per child, £4 per adult- Booking Essential. Contact the Rural College for further information on 028796 29100. Your Santa Trail experience begins with a festive treat of storytelling and song before the Elves escort you into the Magical forest. On your travels through the trail you will receive a hot sausage and some festive punch before your personal family visit to Santa’s Cabin, where you will receive a gift, a sweetie and a souvenir photo with Santa himself.

 

 

 

 

 

FOREGLEN COMMUNITY CENTRE – INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE – in Foreglen Community Centre On Sunday 30th November from 12 noon to 4pm. Cost is £5 per table. Tel 0784 5231736

 

PRECIOUS LIFE – Pro-Life Candle light Rosary Procession will take place in Derry on Sunday 7th December, assembling at the Guildhall at 4.30pm. You are invited to carry a ‘Light for Life’ and pray for the protection of Ireland’s unborn children from abortion. Candles will be supplied. Come with your family and friends and receive many blessings and graces. For further information contact Precious Life on 02890 278484.

 

 

JOHN MCNICHOLL SHOW at The Millenium Forum on Wednesday 3rd December. Hear John sign tracks from his DVD ‘You are no Angel’ with special guest Shaun Cuddy, an Elvis impersonator and many more. Tickets £12 and £14. Show starts at 8pm. Box office 02871264455.

 

 

UNDER AGE CAMOGIE – meeting on Monday 24th November at 7.30pm in the Pavilion. This meeting is to organize our underage structure. Parents of all children fromP2 to U12 who are interested in the club are asked to attend. Plans have been made but we need help to carry them through. A BIG ATTENDANCE PLEASE!!!!!

 

 

 

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER – Annual Presentation Dinner Dance and £100 Draw on Friday 28th November in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. Bus leaving Park at 7pm and Feeny at 7.20pm sharp. Return journey costs £5. Please note only those who travel down on the bus can come home on the bus as per instructions from Ulsterbus. Meal to be served at 8.30pm. Dancing to Fresh after the Presentations and Draw. A few £100 tickets are still available, anyone interested please contact Breige O’Neill on 777 81441.

 

 

 



 

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