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 25th May 2008 - The Body and Blood of Christ

 

“Anyone who eats this bread will live forever”. Only the young believe that they will live forever. As we grow older we become aware of how short life is. Jesus, however, comes down on the side of the young. He calls on us to stay young, to be like children, to hope and to dream. And he gives us the way to do that – the way of love. For people who are married, it is vitally important that they keep their love for each other fresh and alive so that they can remain young no matter what age they are. It is also so important to keep family life as a wonderful adventure so that all those who are part of it can know the wonder of life. Jesus gives us the ultimate pledge of his love, his Body and Blood in the Eucharist, the Sacrament of eternal life and youthfulness. This extraordinary gift is celebrated in a special way in the parish community. The test of how truly we celebrate it is how alive our parish is.


Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 


Sunday 25th May 2008 - The Body and Blood of Christ

 

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 285 & Proper p 1054

 

First Reading
Deuteronomy: 2-3.14-16

God sustains the people of Israel with manna in the desert.

 

Second Reading
1 Corinthians 10: 16-17

The celebration of the Eucharist unites all God’s people in communion with Christ.

 

Gospel John 6: 51-58
The Body and Blood of Christ is our pledge of eternal life.

 

LAST WEEKS COLLECTION – thank you for your generosity

 


St Joseph’s £1264 and £311
St Peter & St Paul’s £567 and £155

 

READERS FOR ST. JOSEPH’S
Sat 31st May Aisling Devine Caoimhe Crossan
Sun 1st June Sheena McGrellis Sorcha O’Hara

 

READERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 31st May Elaine Sheerin
Sun 1st June Nuala McCloskey

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 31st Team 3 – (weekdays) – Nicole Farren, Trudy Farren, Clodagh Simpson, Anna-Marie Murphy, Ciara McCloskey
Sun 1st June – Team 4 – Luanne McGrellis, Aedan McGrellis, Ellie McGrellis, Emma O’Neill

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST. PETER & ST PAUL’S
Starting Sun 1st June – team 2– Liam O’Hara, Aidan Burke, Kiernan McCormick, Sean O’Connor

 

WORKERS FOR JUNE – ST JOSEPH’S

Flowers – Marie O’Neill and Jean O’Neill
Collectors – Sat night – Pat McCullagh and Patsy Murphy
Sun morn – Tony Forrester and Martin McCormick
Cleaners – Mary Agnes O’Kane, Jennifer O’Kane, Sharon Mullan,
Nicola Mullan

LOUGH DERG - http://www.loughderg.org

 


Lots of retreats during 2008 –
One day retreats available in August and September at a cost of €27
Three day pilgrimage – available from 30th May to 13th August – cost €50
Youth and School Retreats – available on selected dates in September and October
Family Day – New for 2008 – next one 30th August 2008 – cost €20 per adult and €10 per child (ask about special family rates)
Musical Evening – cost TBA – on Monday 18th August

For more information on all the retreats please phone 02868632391

LOURDES HOSPITALITIE COLLECTION - The annual Lourdes Hospitaoitie Collection will be taken up as you leave Masses this weekend -- 24th and 25th May. You have always been very generous in response to this important collection so we thank you again for your help and support.


PARISH GOLF DAY
There are a couple of times still available for the Parish Golf Day on
30th May in Moyola Golf Club.
Phone for Tee time bookings: 07740459908 or 07711133475.
Always an enjoyable day -- win or not !!

 

YOUTH TRIP TO LOURDES – JULY 2008
The diocese will be taking 2 youth groups to Lourdes from 16th to 21st July. The Youth Team aged 14-15 will have a set program and the World Youth Day group aged 18-35 will be involved in the official program for the WYD experience for young people. Both groups will have opportunities to discover Lourdes as a place of pilgrimage, to attend International Youth Masses, workshops and activities. They will be involved in helping those who need care, and the youth groups will have allocated free time each day. The 5 days will be a wonderful opportunity to experience something different and worthwhile, whilst making new friends and having a laugh! Closing date for applications is 30th May. Cost is £449 all inclusive. If you are interested in joining either group please contact the Pilgrimage office on 71 260293 or the Youth Coordinator on 71 264087

 

MR & MRS / BLIND DATE – FUND RAISING EVENT – in John T’s on Friday 30th May. Proceeds to the Niall Mellon Township Trust. Tickets/Admission £5 includes disco and buffet. Tickets can be purchased from Bernadette McGuigan on 028777 42846 or 07734155187. Both Bernadette and Brian McGuigan will be travelling to South Africa to take part in the 2008 Building Blitz in November 2008

 

FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Wednesday 4th June 2008 at 7.30pm in Feeny Community Hall, Main Street, Feeny. EVERYONE WELCOME. NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME. YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU!!

 

EHS Archaeology days 2008 – A guided bus tour of the North Sperrins Heritage Trail will take place on Saturday 14th June from 11am. Cost £3. Pre-booking is essential. For more information and to book contact Fiona Bryant, Feeny Community Hall – tel 02877781876. Archaeology Days 2008 , a free events guide is available from Feeny Community Association.

 

WHIST DRIVE – in St Mary’s Primary School, Altinure on Friday 30th May at 8.30pm Admission is £5 including supper.

 

YOUNG LADIES EVENT – 29th May 2008 in Learmount Community Centre (beside play area) at 7.00pm - Local pharmacist, Paddy McCallion, will facilitate this event. Paddy will advise you about taking care in the sun and skin cancer. A Beauty Therapist from Nu-u will also be on hand to show you how to professionaly apply self tan applications. You will also have the opportunity to get your nails painted/nail art by a qualified therapist. Refreshments available. Anyone aged between 11-16 welcome.

 

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY – Sponsored Walk – What a great day!! The weather was lovely, the craic was good and we had a fantastic number participating in the walk. Thanks to all who walked and to those who sponsored the walkers so generously. A special thank you to Spar claudy and Centra Feeny who sponsored the bottles of water. The total raised for this very worthy cause was £3195.00 - thanks again!!!


 

 


 

 

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