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Trinity Sunday – Sunday, 30th May 2010
...Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
 

Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth”. The most profound truth of all is about the nature of the true God, a Trinity of Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This truth is far beyond our understanding but is implanted close into our hearts by God’s Spirit. The second profound truth is that we are made in God’s image. This truth is also far beyond our understanding but is capable of being lived out by us through the power of the same Spirit living in us. It is in the intimate relationships of marriage and family that we especially share in the intimate life of the true God. But we need to learn to live there with an ever-greater reverence and love. We also live in God through our community with one another as Christians. This needs to be characterised by energy and enthusiasm for the world as the kingdom of God.


 

Sunday, 30th May 2010

The Most Holy Trinity

First Reading: Proverbs 8: 22-31
This reading in praise of the wisdom of God can be seen as a groping towards the
revelation of the mystery of the Trinity.

Second Reading: Romans 5: 1-5
Christ made possible for us a relationship of love with God.
This gives us the hope and sustains us in time of suffering.
The Holy Spirit helps us to recognise God’s love for us.

Gospel: John 16: 12-15
The Holy Spirit helps the Church to grasp the full meaning of all Jesus said,
especially what he said about the Father.

 

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


Fincarn – Mon and Fri 9.30am Wed 8.00pm

Saturday – First Communion

Altinure - Tues and Thurs 10.00am Fri 7.30pm

 

 

 

 

COLLECTIONS – Thank you for your generosity:

St Joseph’s £1130 St Mary’s £1190

 

ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE, MAGHERA – TANZANIA PROJECT – wish to thank you for your generous contribution of £663 to be used to help school children in Tanzania over the summer.

 

THE ANNUAL DIOCESAN HOSPITALITE COLLECTION - CORRECTION
- this collection will take place on weekend of 5th and 6th June.

 

POPE’S COLLECTION
There is a second envelope in the box for weekend of June 5th/6th for the Pope.
If you wish to contribute, just include this in the ordinary collection basket.

 

 

 

VISITATION OF THE SICK – The sick in Altinure will be visited on Friday

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S

Saturday 5th June – Team 1(weekdays) – Hannah Mullan, Aimee Loughery, Kerry Campbell, Emma O’Neill, sorcha McGrellis

Sunday 5th June – Team 2 – Colleen McCloskey, Rachel Biggs, Chloe McDermott, Conor Muprhy, Oisin Lockhart

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S

Week beginning 6th June - Orla McLaughlin, Niamh Morahan, Cathaoir Brolly

 

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S

Sat 5th June – Dee McGrellis Sun 6th June – Diane McCormick

 

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES IN FINCAIRN – Sunday 13th June

 

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.

 

 

ST PETER & ST PAUL’S PRIMARY SCHOOL – FIRST COMMUNION – Well done to Orla, Eireann, Cathan, Conor, Diarmuid, Keanan, Kieran and Eoin on receiving their First Holy Communion. Thanks to Miss McCourt, Joanne and Theresa for all their hard work. Thanks to the Parents’ Association and P5 parents for serving and providing the tea. Thanks also to all those who sang in the Choir and a Special Thanks to Fr O’Reilly who made the day so special for the children.

 

 

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE - Support the valuable work of Children in Crossfire every Saturday and Sunday at the Car Boot Sale at Elagh Business Park, Buncrana Road (opposite The Three Flowers Bar). Children in Crossfire support local organizations in communities in the developing world to improve the lives of young children, through improved education, healthcare, and the promotion and protection of their rights; we focus particularly on children with disabilities. For more information, phone Mickey McGinty on 07840 183293

 

 

SAVE THE ROE DOC - PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday 2nd June 7.30pm at Roe Valley leisure Centre – More info from 028777 42488. EVERYONE WELCOME!!

 

 

O’BRIEN’S GAC, FOREGLEN – The minor team and management would like to say a big Thank you to Gerard Doherty for sponsorship of their kit this year.

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER

A Night at The Dogs 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 25th may 2010 – 5, 11, 16 and 17. £25 each to Danny McGrellis, Andy Lockhart, Patricia Brolly and John O’Donnell. Next week’s Jackpot £2,800

 

 

FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUMMER SCHEME 2010 – Registration for the Summer Scheme closes on 3rd June 2010 at 4.00pm. Anyone wishing to register their child must do so on or before this date. As there are a limited number of places in each group places will be secured on a first come basis and on payment of deposit, with no exceptions. Registration can only be made through the community office by a parent/guardian. Mon – Thurs 10am – 4pm, Fri 10am – Noon. Registrations will not be taken by any Committee Members. If you require any additional information please contact Karen on 028 777 81876.

 

N.B. The Community Office will be closed for Bank Holiday on Monday 31st May.

 

PARISH WORKERS FOR JUNE

St Joseph’s

Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday – David and Michael
Sunday – Anthony & Joanne

Collectors: Saturday – Pat McCullagh and Patsy Murphy
Sunday – Tony Forrester and Martin McCormick

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

Flowers: Marie O’Neill and Jean O’Neill

 

St Mary’s

Readers: Saturday – Aoife McCloskey, Clare McCloskey
Sunday – Ita McSorley

Church Ladies: Margaret O’Kane, Teresa Devine and family


Collectors: Saturday – Peter Mullan, Brian Devine, Paul Byrne,
Terence Devine

Sunday – Tom O’Kane, Charlie McCauley, Patsy Coll, Maurice McElhinney


Counters: Team 1, Altinure Road and Eden

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEKS BULLETIN

should be left with Josephine before 7.30pm on Wednesday evening,

tel 77781627 oremail to johassan@btinternet.com

 

 

 

PARISH OF BANAGHER, 42 Glenedra Road, Feeny, Dungiven, Co Derry BT47 4TW | Tel: 028 - 7778 1223