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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 November 2007

 

Christ The King


REFLECTION

 

This Sunday’s Gospel reminds us of the end of time by drawing our attention to the last moments of Christ’s earthly life. He was crucified on the cross between two thieves, for claiming to be a king, yet the only crown he wore was braided with thorns. Over his head was written, ‘Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews’. While earthly kings rule from palaces, Christ the King reigns from the cross. His kingdom is not a place, but a people who give their hearts lovingly to him by shaping their lives according to his will. The feast of Christ the King invites us to start living our lives as Jesus taught us to live them. In all we do we seek to grow more like Christ, for he becomes our king only when we give him our allegiance. The kingship of Christ is made real by allowing God to do his work in us and through us. It is a life-long process involving a daily invitation to conversion. He calls us, who are his subjects to take his side in the struggle of furthering the growth of his kingdom.

 

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LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION - thank you for your generosity
St. Joseph’s £1278 and £316
St Mary’s £1046 and £275
St Peter & St Paul’s £686 and £140

 

CORRECTION!!! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VIGIL MASS ON SATURDAY NIGHT IN ST. PETER & ST PAUL’S IS AT 8.00pm

BAPTISM
We welcome into God’s family Ruairi Padraig Biggs, 2 Oakdale Park, Feeny

REQUIESCAT IN PACE

We extend our sympathy and prayers to the families of
Dessie McLaughlin, formerly of Muldonagh
Nellie O’Hagan, Cleggan Cottages

ST PETER & ST PAUL’S - CHANGE OF MASS TIME THIS WEEK
Please note that the Mass on Wednesday will be at 10.00am in the morning - there will not be an evening Mass

READERS FOR ST. JOSEPH’S

Sat 1st Dec Annemarie O’Kane & Conor O’Kane
Sun 2nd Dec Diane Hegarty & Ryan Hegarty

READERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 1st Dec Carmel McElhinney
Sun 2nd Dec Julie McLaughlin
(1st Sunday of Advent in new book – new books available this weekend in all the Church Sacristys. Please return the old books so that they may be re-used at a later date – thank you)

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 1st Dec - Team 3 – Nicole Farren, Conor Murphy, Orla O’Kane, Tracey Farren
Sun 2nd Dec – Team 4 (weekdays) – Luanne McGrellis, Aedan McGrellis, Shannon O’Kane


ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Starting Sun 2nd Dec – Team 3 – Sheena Duffy, Siobhan Duffy, Aisling Farrell, Shane Farrell

PRIESTS TO BE PRAYED FOR THIS WEEK
Sun Fr Michael McCaughey, Hospital Chaplain
Mon Fr Andrew McCloskey, on leave
Tues Fr James McCrory, Marriage Tribunal, Armagh
Wed John J McCullagh, Priest in residence, Strabane
Thurs Fr Noel McDermott, curate Faughanvale
Fri Fr Eamon McDevitt, Parish Priest, Donemana
Sat Mgr John McDevitt, Curate, Omagh

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
on 16th to 21st July 2008. Fare is £449 and application forms are available in the Sacristy.


PARISH SAVINGS
Please make sure that your collector has your correct name; e.g. did you get married during the year and change your name. All cheques will be made out to the names given to the parish office. The last weekend for the savings for this year will be 1st/2nd Dec with the payout the following week.
VERY IMPORTANT the bank will not cash any cheques. ALL CHEQUES HAVE TO BE PAID INTO ACCOUNTS - This is a government ruling and the Banks have asked us to stress this notice. So, as was stated at the beginning of the year, please be sure that the person named on your parish savings cheque has a BANK ACCOUNT OF CREDIT UNION ACCOUNT


SERVICE FOR THE DEAD FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE

There will be a Service for the Dead in St Joseph’s, Banagher on Thursday 29th Nov at 7pm. All teenagers and young people from the Parish are invited. The service will last 30 minutes. It will be a service of remembrance, consisting of God’s Word, hymns, prayer and making present in word and candle those who have gone before us. Death is no respecter of age. Young people die as well as older people. It is good to keep our minds focused on the real meaning of life and death. If you are 12 or 20 you are very welcome.


DIOCESAN MASS FOR DECEASED YOUNG PEOPLE
There will be a Special Diocesan Mass (today) Sunday 25th Nov at 3pm in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Derry, (beside Dunnes Store and Rafter’s Restaurant). If you have been bereaved or affected by a young death we invite you in faith to come and remember the life of your young one.


THE CHILDREN OF ST PETER & ST PAUL’S PRIMARY SCHOOL invite you to attend their Open Night at 7.30pm on Wednesday 28th November at the School. Everyone welcome to come along


IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP LIMITED
St Patrick’s College, Dungiven - present - JOSEPH AND HIS AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT on Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th, Friday 30th November and Saturday 1st December. Performance begins at 8.00pm in the School Assembly Hall. Tickets £6 adults and £3 children and are available from The School Secretary. Don’t Miss this Great Production!!!!


LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP YOUTH CHOIR FOR CAROL SINGING AT CHRISTMAS
Anyone interested in joining please come along to Learmount Resource Centre at 7pm on Tuesday 27th November. This is open to all age groups – Ashleen Schenning (LCDG)


ST PETER & ST BRIGIDS, CLAUDY
Annual Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 2nd December commencing at 6.00pm. Everyone welcome.


SHARING FAIR
The Good Shepherd Sisters of Dungiven Road, Derry are holding a Sharing Fair Craft Sale in the Learmount Resource Centre, Park Village on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December after all the Masses in the Banagher Parish. There will be a wide range of top quality household, toys, personal and gift items as well as attractive Christmas items. These are made by girls and women in self help projects associated with the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Asia. Please support the work of the crafters by purchasing these beautiful, high quality handcrafts. Come and see. You won’t be disappointed.

NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEK’S BULLETIN – please leave with Josephine before 7.30pm on Wednesday evening or email to johassan@btinternet.com

Don’t forget - the bulletin will now be uploaded each week to the parish website – so your notices will go global – can’t get better advertising for your group or function than that!!!

 

CHURCH WORKERS FOR DECEMBER
ST JOSEPH’S


Collectors: Sat nights – Pat McCullagh and Patsy Murphy
Sun morning – Tony Forrester and Martin McCormick

Cleaners: Mary Agnes O’Kane, Jennifer O’Kane, Sharon Mullan,
Nicola Mullan

Flowers: Sheila Brolly and Joey McDermott

 


CHURCH WORKERS FOR NOVEMBER
ST PETER & ST PAUL’S

 

Altar Society : Dympna Canning, Denise O’Connor, Caroline Canning, Christine McNickle

 

Collectors : Paddy Canning, Michael McCloskey, John McTaggart, Willie John McTaggart

 

Eucharistic Ministers : Dermot O’Connor & Teresa O’Hara


 


 
 


 

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