Sunday 8th March 2009

Second Sunday in Lent

"It is wonderful for us to be here." Peter made this enthusiastic statement in the story of the Transfiguration, which is given to us this Sunday for our inspiration in faith. Each of us has a right to be able to make this same statement in our following of Christ. It is also one of the most important responsibilities we have to each other to make that possible. We do this by working together to build our parish into a real community of faith and hope. It means everyone being willing to take their full part in the life of the parish. We do it by making our homes into places of joy and happiness. Again, each person, no matter how young, has a part to play in bringing this about. Married couples do it for each other by working on the quality of their relationship of love in terms of tenderness and affection. This takes dedicating time for each other and using that time well.

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.

Mass Times

Mon & Fri 7.30pm

Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.30am

(Sat) 6.30pm

Sun 9am & 11.30am

Confessions
Fri 7pm—7.20pm
Sat 6pm—6.20pm
First Frid after Thurs morning mass & 1st Fri 7pm—7.20pm

Friday is First Friday: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament in Prayer

Room all day for usual intentions of Vocations.

First Communion: Saturday 6th June @ 11am

Anyone wishing to be involved in the music at 11.30am mass next Sunday please assemble at the Church at 10.45am to prepare.

2 adorers required for First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament between 2.00 & 2.30pm.. 1 adorer required between 12.30pm &1.00pm

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Lenten Talks each Sunday evening at 6.30pm in
Parochial Hall with the theme of Vocations; speakers are:

Sunday 8th March Sr Eileen McElhone
Sunday 22nd March Dr Tom McGinley (Foyle Hospice)
Sunday 29th March Grainne McGroarty (single person from Moville)
Sunday 5th April Mickey Harte

All are very welcome and hopefully many will avail of this opportunity.

We now have available a card which includes your intentions in the Easter Masses in the parish. The proceeds will go to Fr Joseph in Uganda.

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

Readers for the month of March
Vigil Mass: Teresa O’Hagan 9.00am: Brigid Scullion 11.30am: Sheila Fullerton

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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Weekend of 14th March & 15th March

Vigil: Margaret Diamond, Margaret Larkin, Pius Diamond.
9.00am: Hannah Magee, Jean McGoldrick, Kevin Toner.
11.30: Philomena Cassidy, Pat Brennan, Carmel Scullion..
Weekdays: week commencing 8th March.
Morning: Breege Scullion Evening : Margaret Diamond

ALTAR SOCIETY MARCH: Kathleen McGahey & Maureen Cassidy

Children’s Liturgy Teams March:
Vigil: Bernie Quigley, Clare Quinn, Edel Quigley.
11.30am: Fidelma McClenaghan, Helen McErlean, Lauren Agnew

Car Park Attendants: March—Francis Diamond & Chris Diamond.
We appeal for more volunteers for this very important task.

Church cleaners for March Anne McErlean, Betty Doherty &
Noeleen Heaney.

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH

Vigil Mass 9.00 am 11.30am.
Patsy McErlean
(Ballynease Rd) Sean Larkin Patsy McErlean
(Ballymacombs)
Brendan McGoldrick James McCann James A Kearney
Brendan Loughlin

Anniversaries: Seamus Keenan, Mary Jane Milne, Thomas McErlean, Tom Boorman, John Larkin, Charlie Kealey,
Seamus Keenan, Jean Brennan.

Parish Draw Winners ( Wk. 22).

£500 Mary O’Neill, Culbann Rd 2699 Anne McErlean
£200 Clare Agnew, Ballynease Rd 2518 Kathleen McErlean
£200 John McMullan, Broagh Rd 1542 Jane Gribbin
£100 Gallagher Family, S’field Park 1760 Jean McGoldrick

St Malachy’s Castledawson - Lotto No’s 2, 8, 12, 22.
Lucky Dips £25 Kathleen Craig and Garvin Family Jackpot capped @£5000

Day for Pensioners including Irish Stew and Music at the Gulladuff Centre Sunday March 15th @ 3.00. Al welcome. Admission Free

10 Day Pilgrimage to Holy Land direct from Belfast. Sat 19th to Tues 28th Sept. £1,090. Spiritual Director : Fr Michael Porter. For further info/bookings contact C Gillespie @ 07533330756

Comhaltas Notes: 20th March is Daffodil Day—Bellaghy branch will be holding a session in McKennas Bar on Fri 20th @ 9.30pm.
All proceeds in aid of Marie Curie. Any donations would be most welcome.

Irish Dancing Class & Line Dancing Class have both resumed

We extend a warm welcome to Kerry.

That’s as far as it goes!!!!!!

Marriage Encounter is a weekend away Fri 8pm—Sun 5pm for married couples of all ages in a stable relationship. The dates for the next weekend are 27th—29th Mar, Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry. Tel 028 90626503

St Mary’s P.S are collecting Tesco Vouchers and would welcome vouchers towards buying computer and sports equipment. These can be left in the school at any time.

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

School Reunion, St Mary’s College , Clady.
Calling years 1973, 1974 & 1975
Venue Wild Duck Inn, Portglenone on 1st May 2009 commencing @ 8.30pm with Buffet Supper followed by disco. Adm £10
Proceeds in aid of New Palliative Care Unit. AAH
Contact Bernie McKenna 07843739836 or Marie McCann 07732267498

Lavey Early Years Group - “Making sense of colour and fashion”
Frid 27th March @ 8pm in Lavey GAC. Admission £5 includes light supper. Tickets available at Lavey Early Years Group 79645464 9am—2pm

Parochial Hall Activities:
Monday @ 8.30pm -
BINGO Lines £20.Houses £40
Commencing 2nd Feb
Snowball on last house £500 starting on 43 numbers or £200 on usual full house.
Books £7. Flyer £1
Wed nights—WHIST

Ceili in Parochial Hall on
Sat 4th April @ 9.30pm. Music by Lifford Ceili Band. Proceeds in aid of Building Fund.

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Edmond O’Donnell

Reader for March
Seamus Laverty

Collectors for March:
EdmondO’Donnell &
Benny Duffin

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Claire Duffin & Mary Duffin

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St Ergnat’s GAC
.Lotto numbers 5,8,16,21
£50 Danielle Duffin£25 Charlotte Mc Coy,£25 Hugh Mc Cann
Jackpot now £1950
Pub Quiz : "Irish Themed Quiz" Tumbledown Friday 6th March
Under 12 boys training to commence Saturday 14 March 2009 @ 13.30am sharp. Venue: Football pitch Saturday 28th March :
Blind Date featuring music by the CRAZY FOLKERS tickets onsale now price £10 8pm to late

Ceili in St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Greystone Rd Antrim on Sat 14th @ 8pm in aid of St Comgall’s Ladies GAC
Admission £5. Tel 07979075172

Bellaghy Historical Society.
Meeting on Tues 10th Mar @8pm in Old School Centre.

Mr John Stuart, Ballymena

“Tracing the Railways of Co Derry” Tel 386413

N. I Hospice Walk will take place on
Sat 4th April 5 miles starting at
Clotworthy House, Randalstown Rd,
Antrim. Register online nihospice.org or
tel 028 90777123

Children in Crossfire are recruiting
enthusiastic people to participate in Trek Peru in Nov 2009. A £250 registration fee is required and min sponsorship applies. Contact Sarah 028 71269898 or visit www.trekperu2009.com

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

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

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.