Sunday 2nd November 2008

The Faithful Departed

Jesus said: “Yes, it is my Father’s will that whoever sees the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and that I shall raise them up on the last day.” Remembering our dead is very important for various reasons. First of all, many of us have very affectionate memories of our loved ones who have died and it is good for us to call that to mind in a formal way at least once a year. Secondly, remembering our dead puts our own lives in context. All that we have has been given to us by others. This is particularly true of the gift of our faith and the values by which we are to live our lives. Can we look them in the eyes and know that our lives are in accordance with their expectations? Thirdly, remembering our dead puts us in touch with our own mortality. Death is part of the lives of each of us. But it is not our destiny. That destiny is eternal life. How are we preparing for that destiny now by the way we love in marriage, in family life, in our service to our faith community and to the world?

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy.

Notices for the bulletin are also taken by email to mail@bellaghyparish.com Please mark this bulletin news and have all notices into the office by lunchtime On Thursdays.

Indulgences for The Holy Souls.

From 12o’clock noon on the 1st November until midnight on 2nd November all who have confessed, received holy Communion and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice), can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or Oratory, and there reciting one Our Father and Apostles' Creed. This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed. Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following the 1st November. Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st—8th Nov. The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions one per day from 1st—8th Nov. The conditions above also apply for this.

Mass Times
Mon & Frid 7.30pm
Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.30am
Vigil (Sat) 6.30pm
Sun 9am & 11.30am

Confessions
Frid 7pm—7.20pm
Sat 6pm—6.20pm
First Frid after Thurs morning mass & 1st Frid 7pm—7.20pm
The collection for Foreign
Missions will be taken up at the Masses next weekend. Please use envelope provided.

Baptisms:
1st Saturday of the month &
3rd Sunday of the month

We welcome into God’s Family through Baptism:

Eva Rose Mulholland, Ballymacombs Rd.
Cormac Eamon Rea, Ballymacombs Rd.
Tom Michael Diamond, Deerpark Rd.
Dylan Anthony Flanagan, Deerpark Rd

The Annual Mass for deceased teachers will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane on Wed 12th Nov @ 7pm.

Diocesan Mass for Deceased Young People on Sun 9th Nov in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Derry. If you have been bereaved or affected by a young death we invite you in faith to come to remember the life of your loved one

Congratulations
to Aine Scullion & Martin Coyle
who were recently married.

Weddings:
Weddings must be confirmed in
Person. If a wedding is postponed or cancelled please let us know right away.

Prayer Meetings on Wednesdays
@ 8pm in the Prayer Room

Readers and Eucharistic Ministers should this week have received an invitation to a Day of Reflection on 16th November. We would appreciate if all those concerned could contact the Parish Office to confirm whether or not they can attend.

Annual Parish Mass for the Dead will be celebrated this
Friday 7th November 2008 @7.30pm. A family representative of those who died in the last year will be asked to receive a
remembrance candle during the service.

Baptisms:
1st Saturday of the month &
3rd Sunday of the month

Altar Servers:
Weekdays:T J McErlean Vigil::Peter Stuart
9.00am: Ryan McPeake 11.30: Aimee McGoldrick

Readers for the month of November
Vigil Mass: Edele Brown 9.00am: Francis Donnelly
11.30am: Elaine/Louise Keenan

Daily Readers (November)
Mon: Fidelma McClenaghan Tues: Madeline Scullion Wed: Brigid Scullion
Thurs: Anne Scullion Friday: Anne Scott.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
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Weekend of 8th & 9th November
Vigil: Colette Glackin, Elizabeth Davidson, Shauna Higgins.
9.00am: Hannah Magee, Jean McGoldrick, Gerry Diamond.
11.30am: Josephine Brennan, Kathleen O’Neill, Carmel Scullion.
Weekdays: week commencing 2nd Nov:
Mornng: Pat Henry Evening: Gerry Diamond.

ALTAR SOCIETY: NOVEMBER Colette & Carmeen Glackin

Anniversaries:

Mary Birt, Joseph Breslin, Neil Diamond, Patrick Hughes,
Patrick McKenna, Patrick Scullion, Shauna Loughrey, Aloysius Hindman, Tommy McGoldrick, John McConomy.

Church cleaners for November
Mary Scullion, Eileen Scullion & Carmel Scullion

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Vigil Mass 9.00 am 11.30am.
John McGoldrick Tommy McGoldrick Bernard McKenna
Chris Brown John Francis O’Neill Patrick McKenna
John Keenan Mark Scullion

www.catecheticalcentre.org
This new website has been launched by Bishop Hegarty. Check out the Youth Section and the popular “Thought for the Day”

Pioneer Mass for Gold & Silver Jubilarians : Final notice for those who are due pins and have not already contacted the Office should do so immediately, others please ring to confirm.

Children’s Liturgy Teams November:
Vigil: Clare Quinn, Bernie Quigley & Darina Lee
11.30am: Mary Brown, Clare Brown & Kathleen O’Neill.

Wolfe Tones Bellaghy G.A. C.
GAA Notices:
Lotto No’s: 2, 19, 22, 26 £50 to Patrick Quigley
Next weeks Jackpot £2700. Please note 2 new numbers added from 3rd November.
Dancing Class Tuesdays at 7pm. New members welcome.
Comhaltas Notices: Music Classes are now full.
Membership is now due, contact Manus McShane.

St John Bosco Youth Club
Dancing Class: Mondays at 7pm. Tuesday: Under 12’s 6.30pm-8.30pm
Wednesday: over 12’s 7pm—9pm Thursday: over 12’s 7pm—9pm

Ceili in Parochial Hall: on Saturday 1st November 9.30pm—12.30am.
Music by Lifford Ceili Band.
Ceili Class on Thurs night 8pm—9.30pm. New members always welcome

St Malachy’s Castledawson

Lotto No’s: 9, 10, 16, 24 £25 each to
Pat Mullan & sean Cushley. Jackpot now £4000. Texas Holdem Poker Night on Fri 7th Nov in Pavilion @ 8.30pm, profits to building fund.
Annual Mass for club members in Pavilion on Wed 5th Nov @ 7.30pm,
everyone welcome.

Loughshore Traditional Singing Group are holding their next singing session in the Island Hill AOH Hall on Frid 7th Nov @ 9pm. Marie Curie Cancer Care will be presented with a cheque bringing the total donations to them to £60,000 over the last six years. Voluntary subs at the door. Tel 79650116 or 79468352

Fr Neil Magill has sent a letter to Fr Andy and Parishioners in appreciation of the recent collection. “This huge amount of money means so much to the poor, hungry and long suffering people in Burma”. The recent cyclone there has made serious demands on resources as people were left with absolutely nothing! He is encouraged by such concern, generosity and peoples prayers.

Bellaghy Historical Society will meet on Tues 11th Nov @ 8pm in The Old School Centre. Mr Ronnie Hann, M.A will speak on “Crossing the Atlantic—the Ulster Emigration Experience in the 18th Century” Tel 79386413

Lifeline Helpline : No matter what your age or where you live in N.I. if you or someone you know is in distress or despair, Lifeline have counsellors available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. TEL NO 0808 808 8000 Calls are free from landlines & mobiles

Pilgrimage to Holy Land Sept 2009
Direct flights from Belfast 11 days 1395euros (currently £975stg)
Spiritual directors Fr. Miko Poter & Fr. Gerry Sweeney, Killyclogher
Saving scheme in operation
Details contact Charlie Gillespie 07533330756

Parochial Hall Activities:
Monday @ 8.30pm - BINGO
Lines £20. Houses £40 Last House £200
Books £6. Flyer £1

Wednesday nights—WHIST

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Gerard Trainor

Reader for November
Mary Duffin

Collectors for November:
Danny Duffin &
Cathal McErlain

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Catherine Lagan & Cathy McLaughlin

Masses in St Joseph’s
Masses only on Sundays in
St Joseph’s until renovations are completed—no Masses on
1st Friday’s.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Belfast Cursillo: “Ultreya”
In St Teresa’s Glen Rd, Belfast on Tues 4th Nov at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome

Newbridge Comhaltas usual monthly
session in Sean O’Leary’s Hall @ 7pm Thurs 6th Nov. Junior session @ 7.30pm. Light supper admission £2 and all welcome

Parish Draw Winners ( Wk. 5).

£500 Mona Quinn, William St 1974 Mary Scullion
£200 Fiona Marron, Hunters Park 2062 Fiona Marron
£200 K Loughlin, Springfield Pk 1705 Jean McGoldrick
£100 Paddy Diamond, Oldtown Rd 1676 Patrick Brennan

Accord (Catholic Marriage Care Service)
Provides confidential counselling for couples or individuals who are experiencing problems in their relationships.
Accord also runs marriage preparation courses throughout the year. For further information on our services call 796 42983

Baptisms
To book a Baptism please contact the Parish Office 028 79386259

Weddings
Please check your wedding day details with Parish Office before you finalise your other arrangements for the day; 6 months in advance is advisable

New Cemetery
We request that no headstone should exceed 3ft 6` in width; and the height should be in keeping with the rest of the graves.

Glad that the “Derry Post” has at last picked up on this Info. This has been the way since 1981 when New Cemetery was opened. Bosses of Bellaghy Cemetery take a bow!