Sunday, 28th February 2010

2nd Sunday of Lent

First Reading : Gensis 15: 5-12.17-18
God makes a covenant with Abraham.

Second Reading: Philippians 3: 17-4:1
Christ will transfigure our bodies into copies of his glorious body.

Gospel: Luke 9: 28-36
The disciples witness the Transfiguration of Christ.

 

 

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

 

MASS TIMES DURING THE WEEK

St Josephs

Monday and Friday 9.30 am
Wednesday 8.00 pm

St Mary’s

Tuesday and Thursday 10.00 am

St Peter & St Paul’s

Mass at the usual times during the week

 

 

 

COLLECTIONS - Thank you for your generosity:

St Joseph’s: £907 St Mary’s: £907

St Peter & St Paul’s 7th Feb £551, 14th Feb £472, 21st Feb £466 and 28th Feb £476

ALTINURE WINDOW Fr Eamon wishes to thank you for donations of £100 and £100.

 

 

Fr Eamon will be off on Tuesday after Mass

 

 

 

VISITATION OF THE SICK

the Sick in Teeavan, Carnanbane and Foreglen will be visited on Monday.

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION

Congratulations to our children who were confirmed this weekend.

Thank you to their parents, teachers and sponsors.

 

 

FORTY HOURS DEVOTION

The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on Sunday in St Joseph’s Church from 12 noon to 8.00pm and on Monday after Mass to 8.00pm. There will be a short devotions on Sunday and Monday from 7.30 to 8.00pm.

 

 

SUNDAY COLLECTION ENVELOPES

– the new envelopes will he going out shortly. If you have not received envelopes before and wish to do so this year please leave your name and address in the Sacristy.

GIFT AID

If you are part of the Gift Aid scheme but no longer pay UK tax please let me (Fr Eamon) know so that I do not make a false claim. Thank you

 

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER is designed for couples preparing for marriage and seeking to enrich communication in all aspects of their relationship. It fulfills diocesan requirements for marriage preparation. The next weekend will take place on 20th and 21st March 2010 in Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry. Booking is essential before 8th March. Please telephone 0487930 0340 or visit www.marriageencounter.ie

 

IHCPT GROUP 190 – The Irish Pilgrimage Trust will be having their annual church Gate collection on 13th and 14th March after all Masses in Park. The Group travel to Lourdes in Easter week on pilgrimage with local young people with special needs. Your support would be appreciated.

FOYLE HOSPICE – presents Borderland Reunion Night with music by Midnight Showband!! Saturday 27th March 2010 at the City Hotel, Derry. Tickets £8 are available from Foyle Hospice Fundraising Centre on 028 71359888 or the City Hotel on 02871 365800.

FOYLE HOSPICE CARERS GROUP – “Take Timeout” meeting on Tuesday 9th March at 7.30pm in Day Therapy Unit. A Physiotherapist will be speaking on ‘Moving and Handling at Home’. For further details please contact Julia or Donna, Tuesday – Thursday on 02871 359888.

 

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER – Winning lotto numbers for 2nd March 2010 were 8, 21, 24 and 27. There were no winners this week. Next Week’s Jackpot is £1,600. Your £1 line is vital for the smooth day to day operation of the Club.

The Committee would like to thank all those who attended the Underage Presentation Awards on Friday 27th February. The evening was a great success. Congratulations to all the Prize Winners!! Thanks also to all those who presented prizes on behalf of the Club and to the Managers and Coaches who work tirelessly with all the teams at underage level. Our underage players brought lots of silverware into St Mary’s in the past year, and we wish them every success for the coming year.

 

S.A.L.T.

Have you been out of education for some time, lack confidence in learning or wish to get back into learning? Are you unemployed and don’t have computer skills? Did you know that over 90% over jobs now require a level of computer knowledge? If you wish to get the necessary experience in computers to help you get a job or wish to improve your knowledge here’s your opportunity – S>A.L.T. community Association now offer people within the Park , Claudy and District area the opportunity to gain basic knowledge in computers, leading to learning about digital photography and how to shop online. The course is free of charge, being funded by FitNi (Fastrack to IT) in association with the North West Regional College. Only 12 places are available, so early registration is essential. To register please phone 0771 4989345 or write to S.A.L.T., 305a Longland Road, Claudy, BT47 4AH, with your name, address and phone number. Classes will commence after Easter.

FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Children’s Physical Activity Programme
starts Wednesday 10th March 2010 in the Community Hall.
Playschool to P4 3.30pm to 4.30pm
P5 – P7 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Activities include Gymnastics, athletics, Ball Games, Boxercise and Team Games. £2.00 per session

Pamper Night
Tuesday 16th March 2010 in Community Hall from 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Therapists include Indian head Massage; Back, neck and shoulder massage; reflexology; mini facial; waxing; manicure and nail art
£5 per person
Ideal Mother’s Day present. Gift vouchers can be purchased in advance from the Community Office.

 

Youth Drop In
The Drop In continues on a Tuesday night from 7-9pm.
Anyone wishing to be involved in the making of the CD must be registered at the Drop In.
Registration sheets available from Leona on Tuesday night at Drop In.
Registration fee is £5.00

 

Adult Social Club
Continues on Wednesdays from 11am to 2pm
New members always welcome

Anyone interested in a DUNGIVEN DESMOND’S REUNION IN AID OF MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE please contact Patricia on 028 777 41289.