Sunday 3rd February 2008

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reflection

“Happy are the poor in spirit…” The spirit of poverty is the spirit that sees the true value in things. It is the spirit that looks beyond the false values of money, status and power and cherishes the worth of gentleness, consolation, mercy, purity – indeed all of the virtues which Jesus praises. Those who are poor, in spirit, are rich in Christ. “…theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.”

Mass Times

Weekday Masses: Monday and Friday @ 7.30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday @ 9.30am.

Vigil (Sat) @ 6.30pm; Sunday 9am & 11.30am.

Confessions
Every Friday 7.00pm—7.20pm.
Every Saturday 6.00pm—6.20pm.
First Friday: after Thursday morning Mass and
1st Friday evening 7.00pm—7.20pm.

Wednesday of this week is Ash Wednesday.
It is a day of both fast and abstinence.
Masses: 9.30am Blessing of Ashes and Mass.
7.30pm Ashes will be distributed from 6.45pm.

It would be fitting that people who receive ashes should attend/stay for Mass.

15th World Day of the Sick—11th February
To mark the beginning of a Novena of Prayer for the Sick in our diocese, Thornhill Centre is happy to host a “Time to Pray Day” from 3pm until 6pm on Sunday 3rd February when special prayers will be offered for those who suffer from poor health,
either mental or physical. All are welcome

Prayer Meeting: Wednesdays @ 8pm in the Prayer Room.

150th Anniversary of the Apparitions at Lourdes
The Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place
16th—21st July 2008. Fare £449.00.
Application forms are available from the Parish Office or from the Diocesan Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop St, Derry.
Booking forms for pilgrims who are sick or in need of care/help are only available from the Pilgrimage Office.Tel 71 260293 Thursdays 11am—2pm and Saturdays 11am—1pm and 2pm—4pm

Altar Servers:
Weekdays: Sorcha Larkin
Vigil: Joseph Quigley
9.00am: Jade Scullion
11.30am: Caoilte Milne

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Next Weekend of 9th & 10th February
Vigil: Margaret Diamond, Margaret Larkin, Pius Diamond, Ann Scullion..
11.30am: Philomena Cassidy, Gerry Diamond, Pat Brennan, Kathy McErlean.

Weekdays:
Week commencing 10th February
Morning: Betty Campbell Evening: Gerry Diamond.

Church cleaners for February
Dolores Mulholland, Veronica Scullion, Philomena Scullion,
Dolores Mulholland (sen), Dympna Gallagher

Readers for the month of February
Vigil Mass: Clare Brown 11.30am: Anne Scullion

Daily Readers (February)
Mon: Fidelma McClenaghan
Tues: Pauline Cassidy
Wed: Tom Scullion
Thurs: Moira Kearney
Friday: Marie Kilpatrick.

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Tracy Scullion

Last week’s Church Collection : : £ 2481.00. Thank You!

Confirmation : Sunday 20th April @ 11.30am

First Communion: Saturday 26th April

Children’s Liturgy Teams for January:
Vigil: Kathleen O’Neill, Edel Brown, Claire Brown.
11.30am: Madeline Scullion, Clare Quinn, Gemma Quinn.

Meeting of the Children’s Liturgy Teams on Ash Wednesday after Mass

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Vigil Mass: Paddy Diamond, Dermot Doherty,Eunan McGoldrick
9.00am: Hughie McGoldrick, James McCann
11.30am: Chris Diamond, Raymond McErlean, Adrian Mulholland

Deaths:
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of
Pat Brown & John Murphy who died recently.

Anniversaries:
Fr Bernard Duffy, Sarah McGurk, Sarah McErlean,
Cassie McErlean, Jack McShane, Patsy McShane,
Tommy Marron, Dominic & Mary McGlinchey.

Wolfe Tones Bellaghy G.A. C.

GAA Notes: Lotto No’s: 15, 19, 22, 26. £25 each to L Hardman & S-A Diamond Next Weeks Jackpot £3100.00

Under 10 training (indoors) commences Wed 30th Jan 6.30pm—7.30pm.

Club Membership now due contact M McCloy 79386501.

Club Celebration Night in honour of our All Stars—Frid 22nd Feb in GAA Club Tickets £10. Limited number of tickets available. Contact Kevin Doherty 078 43025450 or Gavin Diamond 07971547737.

Camogie Notes: Meeting on Tuesday @ 8.15pm.

Dancing Class: Tuesdays @ 7pm All new members welcome.

Comhaltas Notes: Advance notice 35yr anniversary Day of Celebration on Saturday 23rd Feb See press & posters for details.
Newbridge Comhaltas Thursday 7th February in Sean O’Leary’s Hall

St John Bosco Youth Club

Dancing Class: Monday’s @ 7pm Tuesday: Under 12’s 6.30pm—8.30pm
Wednesday: over 12’s 7pm-9pm Thursday: over 12’s 7pm-9pm

St Malachy’s Castledawson

Lotto No’s 3, 7, 8, 18 £25 each to Astra Heaney & Paul McLaughlin. Jackpot next week £1500.

Texas Hold’em Poker Night in the Pavilion on Frid 8th Feb @ 8.30pm . Tickets available from senior football panel members.

Bellaghy Woman’s Group: 8 week Computer Course for beginners commences Tuesday 29th January 10am—12noon £20. Tel 79386311 or 79386745.

St Mary’s Toddler Group has recommenced in St Mary’s P.S. every Tuesday 9am—11am. All carers of children welcome.

Northern Health & Social Care Trust: The Sharing & Caring Scheme provides regular short breaks for children with a disability. Training, support & expenses will be provided, if you are interested in giving your time contact 028 79301700

Monastic Contemplative Life Weekend for young women interested in Contemplative Monastic Life in the Dominican tradition will take place 15th—17th Feb Drogheda Co Louth. Contact Sr Brenda OP 0035341 9838524

Monthly Devotions in honour of Our Lady will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre on Tues 5th February starting with confessions @ 7.30pm.

Vocations Information Day: on Saturday 9th February 11am—4pm @ Thornhill Retreat Centre Derry. If anyone is interested Tel 028 71264087 or 028 81661475

Gift Voucher for Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes—Vouchers are available from the Pilgrimage Office 028 71260293 Tues & Thurs 11am—2pm and Sat 11am—1pm & 2pm—4pm

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Next Sunday.
Reader for February : Helen Griffin

Sunday Mass at 10.00 am

Wednesday is Ash Wednesday:
It is a day of both fast and abstinence.
Blessing of Ashes and Mass at 8.00pm

Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Edmond O’Donnell

Collectors for February:
Gerard Weir & Hugh F O’Donnell.

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Maura Graffin & Lizzie O’Donnell.

St Ergnat’s Moneyglass:
Will celebrate their Diamond Anniversary this year.
New website; www.moneyglassgac.com

Parochial Hall Activities
Bingo at 8.30 pm. Lines £20.
Houses £40, Last House £200. Books £6.
Flyer £1.
Whist Drive: Wednesday night as usual.

Parish Draw Winners ( week 16).
Prize Winners - No’s - Promoter
£500 Annie Donnelly, B’nease Rd 1136 Rosemary McCauley
£200 Seamus Kearney, B’dermott Ln 2550 Patricia Diamond
£200 Edward Heaney, B’macombs Rd 2213 Heaney Family
£100 Breige Callen, Bawnmore 1340 Fiona Marron

St Pius X College will stage the musical “Annie” on 4th, 5th, 7th & 8th Feb @ 7.30pm. Tickets £7 will be available from Thurs 17th Jan from the college office. Tel 028 79632186.

Bellaghy Youth Club: commences Tues 22nd Jan (above Funhouse) Tues 7pm-9pm ages P3—P7 Thurs 7pm-9pm ages 1st year + Admission £1. All welcome.

TIPSA Drugs & Alcohol Event—Tuesday 5th February This event is being held to raise awareness to parents surrounding the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs. It will be held in The Old School Centre from 7.30pm .

Reunion of Pupils of St Mary’s P.S Greenlough & St Mary’s
Intermediate School Clady in the year 1965-1966
Reunion of the P7 class which left St Mary’s PS in 1965 also those who started St Mary’s Clady in 1965-1966. All teachers of that time are also invited. The reunion will take place in St Mary’s College Clady on Sat 1st March. Please contact Rose Laverty 79386233/07787741751, Mary McGoldrick 79386346/07809693883, Dolores O’Neill 25820199,
Eoin Og McErlean 25821288 or Margaret Darragh 003531 8203649

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.