Sunday 4th January 2009

Second Sunday after Christmas

Christ, the Wisdom of God.

“The Word was made flesh, he lived among us, and we saw his glory.” It is the beginning of a new calendar year and I am thinking of all the wonderful married couples that I have met over many years of my priesthood. Thank you for being the hope of the Church and the world simply through your love for one another. It is said that the ‘the glory of God is humanity fully alive’. That is found in a very special way in your committed love in marriage and this new year is a really good time to renew your love and set out to make this year 2009 a time of joy and gladness for one another and for all of us. At this time of New Year’s resolutions it would be to the glory of God and the good of all if we were to make the health and well-being of marriage and family life our main concern this year, as couples, as families, and as a parish community. What could you put in place that would help this?

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.

Tuesday 6th January is The Feast of the Epiphany
Vigil Mass on Mon 5th January @ 7.30pm.

Mass @ 10am on Tues 6th January

The Nazareth Nuns Collection will be taken up on that day.
Please use envelope provided

PRAYER

In the year that has ended, O Lord, God, hear my voice and my prayers.
My heart tries to express my gratitude for all the benefits I received.
I am grateful for every moment of my life,
Your kindness and support,
For the light and happiness, the dark and painful moments in our homes,
And for the strength and energy you have given me.
I had difficult and lonely hours, but you cheered me in my sadness.
Many tears ran down my face, but you taught me
to understand the designs of life.
With great humility, I turn my face to you, my Lord.
Give me strength to serve you with all my heart in the year ahead;
Make me more prudent, more kind, more steadfast in faith.
Help me to find the wisdom that will guide me through life.
You are the source of richness, of life and light.
Bless me, all your human family, and all creation.
Grant those who call on you Lord,
Freedom ,justice and peace. Amen

A Happy and Peaceful New YearTo all our Parishioners.

Altar Servers: 11th Jan: W’days: R McPeake Vigil:A McGoldrick
9am: TJ McErlean 11.30am: P Stuart

Readers for the month of January
Vigil Mass: Marie Kilpatrick 9.00am: Anne Scullion 11.30am: Amy Quinn

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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Weekend of 10th & 11th January
Vigil: Gertrude Toner, Barry Cassidy, Ronan McErlean
9.00am: Betty Campbell, Dympna Gallagher, Pauline McGoldrick.
11.30: Pat Henry, Tom McGoldrick, Madeline Scullion.
Morning: Anne Scullion Evening : Margaret Diamond

Children’s Liturgy Teams January:
Vigil: Patricia Larkin, Brigid Scullion
11.30am: Margaret Diamond, Anne Scullion, Bronagh Scullion
ALTAR SOCIETY: JANUARY Mairead Diamond

Church cleaners for January
The McGoldrick Family (Edenreagh)

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY

Vigil Mass 9.00 am 11.30am.
Paddy Downey Vincent Loughlin Sean Rea
Hugh Griffin Sean McCloy Patrick Griffin
John Hendry Piaras McCloy

Anniversaries:

Patsy Brennan, James McErlean, Kevin &Eva Agnew,
John &Una Mc Curdy.

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

Wolfe Tones Bellaghy G.A. C.
As from Saturday 17th January the Bellaghy Club will have their own bulletin with details of upcoming events and
activities; training times for underage and seniors in football and camogie. Any notices or details wishing to be placed in the bulletin should be passed to Mickey Convery or Niall Diamond.

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

St John Bosco P.S.

Open enrolment forms are now available from the school. Children born on or between Jul 2nd 2004 and Jul 1st 2005 must begin their
primary education from Sept 1st 2009. Children who will be 4 yrs of age after Jul 1st 2009 and before Oct 31st 2009 will be eligible to join our Reception Class which is daily 9am—2pm. Please call at the school or telephone 25821868.

St Malachy’s Castledawson - Meeting of all Senior/Reserve/Minor players and new management in pavilion Sunday 11th Jan. @ 1.00pm. Camogie Notice - AGM Monday 12th Jan. @ 7.30pm, old & new members welcome.
Happy New Year to Everyone.

St Mary’s Primary School and Nursery. Admission forms are now available for children starting St Mary’s Nursery School and children starting Primary One in September 09. Forms may be collected from the school office and must be
returned before 12 noon on Wednesday 21st January.

GRAN TOTS PLAY GROUP Swatragh wish to thank all who supported them in their recent bid to win £50,000 in the People’s Millions Competition. Congrats to them on their outstanding success.

Sacramental Meeting in Parochial Hall for parents of children preparing for Holy Communion & Confirmation on Tue 13th Jan 2009 @ 7.30pm. All parents involved are asked to make a special effort to be there. Thank You.

Congratulations
to Lucia Kilpatrick & Kieron Boyle
who were recently married in St Mary’s Bellaghy.

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
We appeal for greater support for our Bingo to ensure its continuation.. It is a very important social event for some

Wednesday nights—WHIST

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Tuesday 6th Jan is The Feast of the Epiphany
Vigil Mass on Mon 5th Jan @ 8pm
Envelope for Sisters of Nazareth Collection

Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Gerard Trainor

Reader for January
Pearse O’Donnell
Collectors for January:
Colm Scullion &
George Laverty

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Monica & Claire McLaughlin & Mary Sheridan

St Ergnat’s GAC LoLotto Nos 13,11,16,24
£50 Roisin Mc Cann,£25 Hugh Mulholland
£25 Teresa Mc Keever Jackpot now £1450
All current underage coaches and those interested in coaching underage teams for the incoming year are welcome to attend a meeting in St. Ergnats Clubroom on Tuesday 6 January 2009 @ 7.30pm sharp. It is an opportunity to discuss the way forward for our underage teams.

Parish Draw Winners ( Wk. 14).

£500 Patricia Diamond, B’dermott Rd 2223 Patricia Diamond
£200 Richard Murphy, B’scullion Rd 2347 Marie Kilpatrick
£200 Bridie Bothwell, c/oHillhead Rd 2604 S A Diamond
£100 Cathy Scullion, T’duff Rd 1887 Maura McCloy
Promoters please note the draw will resume next week on 12th
January 2009 with week 15.

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Pantomime—”Mother Goose” in Opera House bus leaving Bellaghy on Thurs 15th Jan after 6pm. Some seats still available contact 79386826.

Derry Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2009
Why not give someone an opportunity of going on the Lourdes Pilgrimage 16th—21st July 2009 as your Christmas Gift.
Gift vouchers (£25 & £50) are now available from The Pilgrimage Office Thurs 11am-2pm & Sat 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm. Tel 71 260293

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

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

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

To book a Baptism please contact the Parish Office 028 79386259

The Sacred Heart Messenger. The magazine costs £10.80 for the year ahead and should be paid as soon as possible.

Church Photograph. A Framed and Mounted photo of St Mary’s taken by Pat shivers is on display in the Porch. Price £30. A contribution from the sales will go to St Vincent de Paul. Contact Pat on 07855165678

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

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.