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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday, 31st October 2010
...Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
 

They all complained when they saw what was happening. “He (Jesus) has gone to stay at a sinner’s house,” they said. One of the lovely features of the Gospels is that Jesus had no problem with what we would call sinners. He didn’t condone what they did but he had great compassion for them. The other side of that feature was that he had a lot of difficulty with good people. And he still has! He found it almost impossible to break through to them with the Good News of God’s unconditional love for every person because, if they were God, they would not be like that. So, as we struggle to live out our faith through the various relationships of our lives we need to be ready for failure and be gentle with ourselves. But we also need to be very gentle with one another and become a source of encouragement for one another rather than putting one another down through criticism.


First Reading: Wisdom 11: 22 – 12: 2
You are merciful too all because you love all that exists.

Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1: 11-22
By his power – fulfill all your desires for goodness.

Gospel: Luke 19: 1-10
Catch a glimpse of Jesus.


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

 

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 6th Nov – Team 1 Hannah Mullan, Aimee Loughery, Kerry Campbell, Emma O’Neill, Sorcha McGrellis

Sun 7th Nov – Team 2 – Colleen McCloskey, Rachel Biggs, Chloe McDermott, Conor Murphy, Oisin Lockhart

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S

Week beginning 7th Nov – Gemma O’Connor, Kieran O’Connor, Eunan O’Dwyer and Orla O’Connor

 

ST JOSEPH’S READERS

All Saints Vigil – Rachel Farren

All Saints Morning – Liam Owen Campbell Sat 6th Nov – Dee McGrellis Sun 7th Nov – Diane McCormick

 


PARISH HALLOWEEN DRAW will take place on Friday 5th November. There will be a short period of entertainment and refreshments beginning at 8.00pm sharp. Returns should be made this week. There are still some tickets available. Thank you for the great support.

 

VISITATION OF THE SICK Monday - Teavan and Carnanbane (A bit later than usual due to the Holy Day Masses). Friday – Altinure

 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT in Fincairn Church on Friday after 9.30am Mass until 4.00pm

 

CHILDREN IN CROSSFIRE are very grateful for the £900 donated in Altinure last weekend.

COLLECTIONS – Fincarn £890 Altinure £991

ULSTER CANCER FOUNDATION thank you to all in the Park area who collected and contributed to the Annual Collection. £1731.07 was raised. Your support is greatly appreciated.

 

 

PARISH LOURDES PILGRIMAGE

We are hoping to continue the Pilgrimage this year.
Any one prepared to help in the organization is asked to contact Fr Eamon.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS – A big Congratulations to Eamon O’Kane on his great achievement at the Commonwealth Games.

 


ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER - £100 Draw – All ticket stubs MUST be returned on or before Monday 1st November as names are required by printers. Names received after this date will be too late for inclusion in draw booklet.
Club Gear Shop – 20% OFF – SALE NOW ON!! Gear Shop will be open this Sunday, 31st October from 12-2pm during U.13 hurling games. Open every Tuesday from 8pm to 9pm.

Lotto – 26th October – 4, 8, 11, 25. £50 each to Sharon & Joanne and Anthony O’Neill. Next Week’s Jackpot is £5,000.

FEENY MEDICAL PRACTICE will be closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday 9th November for staff training purposes. Patients are asked to collect prescriptions before Noon on that day. Medical emergency cover will be provided by Western Urgent Care by ringing the Health Centre on 777 81501. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

FOREGLEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – DAYCARE – Annual Craft Sale in the Community Centre on Thursday 18th November at 8.00pm. Thank you for your generosity in the past – please come along this year again to support our work amongst older people. Staff will be collecting gifts and items for the sale over the coming days – or bring these along to the Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays before the Sale. Everyone welcome. Come along to enjoy the craic and maybe win some good prizes!!

 

ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE, DUNGIVEN Parent Teachers Association. Mrs Sands would like to invite all Parents of our present pupils to consider participation in our PTA group which will meet in the School on Wed 10th November at 7.00pm. Contact the School office to confirm your attendance no later than Monday 8th November. All welcome

PARISH WORKERS FOR NOVEMBER
St Joseph’s

Eucharistic Ministers – Sat – Anne & Dan Sun – Patsy & Geraldine
Collectors – Sat – Leo Coll Sun Seamus McCloskey & Aidan O’Neill
Cleaners – Anne Devine, Mary McLaughlin, Brigid McLaughlin, Deirdre Crossan
Flowers – Karen Hassan and Brenda Millar

St Mary’s
Church Ladies – Brenda McCloskey and Shauna Quirke
Readers – Vigil – Patrick Conway Sun Morn – Michael Forrester
Collectors – Vigil – Mickey Quinn, Sean Eakin, Martin Smyth, Colm O’Kane
Sun morn – Oliver Brolly, Alfie Dallas Snr, Thomas Conway, Jim Conway
Counters – Team 2, Dreen & Tamnagh

 

 

THE CLUBHOUSE, FOREGLEN – Under 18s Disco – Friday 5th November . 9pm to Midnight. Adm £5. Steward supervision. www.bebo.co.uk/foreglengac for further info and bus routes.
Kids Got Talent on Friday 12th November. Open to all children up to 18 years old. Anyone whishing to take part should contact Bernie O’hara on 07731153073.
Night At the Races – The senior team are hosting this event in aid of the Players Fund. Doors open 8pm. First race 9pm. Admission £5.

 

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE – St Patrick’s and St Brigid’s College Tues 9th Nov 2.30pm to 4.00pm and 5.15pm to 8.00pm

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP – Would you like to compile a digital memory disc for a special occasion? Maybe you have a story to tell or want to voice issues that matter to you. If so, come along to the Digital Storytelling Workshops and with expert guidance from the tutor put together your own disc using voice recordings, photos, images and special effects. Workshops are free to Over 50’s. Starting Fri 5th Nov 10.30am to 12.30pm for 10 weeks. Contact 77781881 to register your interest or find out more information.

 

YOUTH 2000 RETREAT Loreto House, Linsfort Sunday evening 12th December to midday Wednesday 15th. By Fr John Hanna CSSR. €160.

An evening twilight Retreat will be held each evening 15th, 16th, 17th from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. Cost €10 per person

A one day Retreat on Thursday 16th from 11.00am to 3.00pm. Cost €20 inc lunch. All retreats will be led by Fr John Hanna CSSR. Enquiries to 003537493 62204



 

 

NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEKS BULLETIN

Notices for next week’s parish newsletter should be left with Josephine before 7.30pm on Wednesday evening.

Tel 028777 81627 or email to johassan@btinternet.com

 

 

 

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