Sunday 6th January 2008

The Epiphany of the Lord

Reflection

‘The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as the Messiah of Israel. Son of God and Saviour of the world. This great feast celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men (magi) from the East, together with his baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee. In the magi, representatives of the neighbouring pagan religions, the Gospel sees the first-fruits of the nations, who welcome the good news of salvation through the Incarnation.’
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 528).

St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy.

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.

Mass & Church Activities

Confirmation : Sunday 20th April @ 11.30am
First Communion: Saturday 26th April

Anniversaries: Philomena Breslin, Cassie Mullan, Frank Boyle,
Brian Donnelly, Patsy Brennan, Bernard & Teresa Murphy.

CONGRATULATIONS
to Jean Pimley & Cathair Bonner. Charlene Scullion & Liam Martin.
Michelle Shivers & Ciaran O’Neill who were married recently.

Couples getting married in the Parish during 2008 are asked to meet with Fr Dolan in the Parochial Hall on Sunday 20th
January at 3pm.. This would greatly help in planning ahead.

Accord Marriage Preparation Courses are being held in the
Pastoral Centre Maghera on 24th & 26th January and again on 24th & 26th April 2008. To book a course please contact 79642983.

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

Church Collection 23rd Dec: £ 2545.00
30th Dec: £ 2747.00 Thank You!

A Prayer for the New Year
Lord, in this new year which we have begun, we have
Enough happiness to keep us agreeable,
Enough trials to keep us strong,
Enough sorrow to keep us human
Enough freedom to keep us happy,
Enough failure to keep us humble,
Enough success to keep us eager,
Enough wealth to meet our needs,
Enough faith to banish our depression,
Enough hope to look forward,
Enough love to give us comfort,
Enough determination to keep us going.

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

Readers for the month of January
Vigil Mass: Marie Kilpatrick
11.30am: Caoimhe Scullion

Daily Readers
Mon: Mary Gibbons
Tues: Madeline Scullion
Wed: Brigid Scullion
Thurs: Anne Scullion
Friday: Anne Scott

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Next Weekend of 12th & 13th January
Vigil: Margaret Diamond, Margaret Larkin, Pius Diamond, Ann Scullion..
11.30am: Philomena Cassidy, Gerry Diamond, Pat Brennan, Kathy McErlean.
Weekdays: Week commencing 13th January
Morning: Madeline Scullion Evening: Patrick Brennan.

Church cleaners for January
Sinead Toner, Pauline, Anne, Jean, Bernie, Una & Caoimhe McGoldrick

ALTAR SOCIETY: Mairead Diamond

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY
Vigil Mass: Paddy Downey, Hugh Griffin, John Hendry
9.00am: Vincent Loughlin & Sean McCloy
11.30am: Sean Rea, Piaras McCloy, Patrick Griffin

Meeting of Children’s Liturgy Teams on Tuesday 8th January @ 7.00pm

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

Bellaghy Historical Society will meet on Tuesday 8th January @ 8pm in The Old School Centre. Mrs Beryl Knox, Moneymore will speak on “The History of Springhill” Tel 79386413 for further information

Monthly Devotions in honour of Our Lady will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca on Tues 8th Jan starting with confessions @ 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

Bellaghy Women’s Group:
E.C.D.L course commences on Monday 14th Jan @ 7pm. A few places are still available, contact 79386311/79386745

10 week Irish Learning course for adult complete beginners (over 18) in Bellaghy on Thursdays from 17th Jan—20th March 7.30pm—9pm. Limited to first 15 names, if interested contact Fearghal Mag Uiginn 028 71352214

Wolfe Tones Bellaghy G.A. C.

GAA Notes:

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

Comhaltas Notes: Classes resume Friday 25th January. Registration on Friday 18th January. Fees again due.

St Malachy’s Castledawson

Lotto No’s 3, 11, 13, 17 £25 each to J B McKenna & Seanen O’Kane. Special prize winners were Kevin Heaney, Mary McCann, Seamus Keenan, Maura Durkin, Paddy Henry, Florence & Anne & Cathlin. Jackpot next week £1100.

AGM today (Sun) at 3pm. All members & others interested in the election of officers or discussing plans for 2008 are invited to attend.

Camogie AGM on Tuesday @ 7pm

St John Bosco Youth Club, Ballynease:
will resume on 8th January.
We would like to wish the priests and parishioners a Happy Christmas.

St John Bosco Primary School
Open Enrolment: forms are now available from St John Bosco P.S. Children born on or between July 2nd 2003 and July 1st 2004 must begin their primary education from Sept 1st 2008. Children aged 4yrs of age after July 1st 2008 and before October 31st 2008 will be eligible to join our Reception class which is daily 9am—2pm. Please call or Tel 028 25821868.

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Reader for January : Mary Duffin
Sunday Mass at 10.00 am

Collectors for January: Colm Scullin & George Laverty.

ALTAR SOCIETY: Monica & Claire McLaughlin & Mary Sheridan.

Eucharistic Ministers: Next Sunday: Edmond O’Donnell

Millquarter P.S. Are having an open afternoon on Thursday 10th
January 1pm—2.30pm. Tour of school and light refreshments.

Learn to Swim with Fit and Active Swimming lessons aimed at the over 50’s who never quite managed to learn to swim, commence every Monday morning from 7th Jan until 25th Feb. Cost per lesson is £2, places are limited and must be booked in advance. Tel 028 94463113

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.

Ceili on Saturday 5th January 10pm—1am.
Music by Martin Dougan Ceili Band

St Mary’s Primary & Nursery School:
Applications forms are available in the school for admission to the Nursery & Primary One. All Children born on or between 2nd July 2003 & 1st July 2004 must begin their primary education in Sept 2008. Closing date for applications Wed 23rd Jan. If you wish to view the School/Nursery please Tel79386360.

The Parish Draw will resume on Monday 7th January 2008.

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.

Notices for the Bulletin are now also being taken by email to mail@bellaghyparish.com Please mark these Bulletin News and have all notices into the office by lunchtime on Thursday‘s.

We would be happy to include anniversaries each week, names must be in to the Parish Office by Wednesday lunchtime.