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 29th November 2009

 

1st Sunday of Advent

 

Jesus said to his disciples: "hold your heads high, for your liberation is close at hand". Over the past few years, with all the revelations of scandals in the Church and society, there is a lot for us to be ashamed of and repent for. However, the resulting despair that some people have experienced is not necessary because there continues to be so much goodness in the Church and society that we can be proud of. This week we begin a new year in our journey of faith with Christ. It is an opportunity to once again have confidence in his presence with us, and his power in us. Without in any way being unrealistic, this is a time to look towards him to save us and to set us free. We will find that freedom in how we are with one another in our homes and in our parish community as we approach Christmas and beyond with love rather than selfishness.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 


 

Sunday, 29th November, 2009

 

First Sunday of Advent

 

First Reading Jeremiah 33: 14-16
In those days Judah shall be saved and Israel shall dwell in confidence.

 

Second Reading Thessalonians 3: 12 -4:2
May the Lord be generous in increasing your love and make you love one another.

 

Gospel Luke 21: 25-28, 34-36
Stay awake, praying at all times for the strength to survive all that is going to happen, and to stand with confidence before the Son of Man.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Sat 5th Dec: Team 1 – Hannah Mullan, Aimee Loughery, Kerry Campbell, Emma O’Neill , Sorcha McGrellis


Sun 6th Dec – Team 2 – Colleen McCloskey, Rachel Biggs, Chloe McDermott, Conor Murphy, Oisin Lockhart

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Week beg. 6th Dec - tiarnan Lynch, Tiarnan Burke, Cahan Brolly, Cora McLaughlin

 

 

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 5th Dec Emma McCormick Sun 6th Dec Sorcha O’Hara

 

 

READERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 5th Dec Marie McCloskey Sun 6th Dec Patricia McTaggart

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLLECTIONS Thank you for your generosity:
St Joseph’s: £948
St Mary’s: £936

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST. MARY’S ALTINURE – CHURCH WINDOW – At it will take about 6 weeks to repair the window, we are hoping that the work will take place sometime between Christmas and Easter. Early January will hopefully see the work start.

 

 

 

ST MARY’S HALL DEVELOPMENT FUND


Pub Quiz – in the Rio Grande Pub in Park on Friday 4th December at 9.00pm. Please bring a team along for a good night of craic. Refreshments will be served.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Bazaar – will be held in St Mary’s Hall, Altinure, Park on Sunday 13th December (time to be confirmed). All proceeds raised will go towards the costs of the toilet renovations planned for April 2010. YOUR SUPPORT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. For more information or donations please contact either Liam Conway on 028777 81586 or Paul McLaughlin on 028777 81589.

 

 

 

 


FOREGLEN DAYCARE – The Committee and staff would like to thank everyone who supported their Annual SALE OF WORK, last week. Thanks also to al those who bought tickets and kind donations from clients, local community and local businesses. The gross figure raised was £3550.

 

 

 


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

 

 

 


THORNHILL CENTRE –Advent Morning – Thursday 10th 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 71 351233 to book.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.


Christmas Lights Switch On – Friday 4th December at 6.00pm. Disco starts at 5.30pm and refreshments will be served in the Community Hall afterwards. Get your photo with Santa, a present and a goodie bag all for £3.00


Last few places left on Bust to Belfast & Continental Market on Thursday 3rd December 2009. Bus leaves Feeny at 9.30am from the Community Office in Feeny Village Centre. £5.00 per person.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHOOL AID ROMANIA GALA QUIZ NIGHT tonight - 28th November 2009 at 8.00pm in St Joseph’s Hall, Fincairn - £5.00 admission fee - Lots happening!!! 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 Danielle and Oisín in this very worthy cause. Everyone welcome…….

 

 

 

 

 

 


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


 

 

 

 

 

CANCER RESEARCH UK – THE LOCAL Committee would like to thank everyone who took part in, or sponsored our recent walk up to Banagher Dam. A great total of £2680.05 was raised for this worthy cause.


ULSTER CANCER FOUNDATION would like to thank all those who collected and contributed during their annual door to door collection in the Park Area. The collection generated £1764.69 this year. Your support was greatly appreciated.




CHURCH WORKERS FOR DECEMBER


St Joseph’s


Collectors – Sat night: Pat McCullagh, Patsy Murphy


Sun Morn: Tony Forrester, Martin McCormick


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


Flowers: Sheila Brolly and Joey McDermott

 

 

 

St Mary’s

Vigil Readers: Grace Conway, Jennifer McCloskey

Morning Reader: Arthur O’Kane

Church Ladies: Ethna Gormley and friends


Collectors: Vigil: Leo McClenaghan, Seamus McNickle, Gerard Devine and Patsy Conway

Morning: Mickey Lindsay, James McLaughlin, John Lynch, Brian McElhinney

Counters: Team 3, Altinure

 

 

 

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