Sunday 9th November 2008

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Jesus answered the Jews: “Destroy this sanctuary and in three days I will raise it up.” ‘But he was speaking of the sanctuary that was his body’. Buildings are a very important part of every aspect of human life. They provide shelter. They give dignity to people. They give people a place where they can feel at home. But when a building becomes more important than the people themselves it loses its meaning. In the practice of our Christian faith our buildings are also very important, and we are blessed to have so many beautiful places of worship in our communities as well as worldwide. But, beautiful and all as these might be, they have to be at the service of the dignity of every human person. Our churches have to be places where people can feel at home because of the care they experience there. That can only happen when we are working at building a community of care. And our homes have to be at the service of love for each person who lives there. That is true reverence for the presence of Christ.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

The Church of St John on the Lateran is 'Mother and Head of all the churches of the City and the World'. It is the cathedral church of the Bishop of Rome, and was called 'St John' alter the two monasteries once attached, dedicated to St John the Divine and St John the Baptist. It is however dedicated to the Most Holy Saviour.

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

Mass on Friday 14th will be offered for the deceased members of the Derry Diocesan Society

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

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

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

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

Pioneer Mass for Gold & Silver Jubilarians :
Pioneer Pins will be presented at the vigil Mass on Saturday 6th December

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

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

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

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 15th & 16th November
Vigil: Gertrude Toner, Barry Cassidy, Ronan McErlean.
9.00am: Betty Campbell, Dympna Gallagher, Pauline McGoldrick.
11.30am: Pat Henry, Patsy O’Neill, Madeline Scullion.
Weekdays: week commencing 9th Nov:
Mornng: Betty Campbell Evening: Margaret Diamond.

ALTAR SOCIETY: NOVEMBER Colette & Carmeen Glackin

Anniversaries:

Tommy Mullan, Susanna Molloy, Eileen Donnelly,
Catherine Martin, John Lee, Paddy & Willie Mullan

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”

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: 5, 6, 8, 13 £10 each to J Cassidy, C Toner, M Lagan,
S O’Neill, R Scullion, T McPeake. Next weeks Jackpot £2800.

Camogie Notices:

The Annual Camogie Dinner will be held on 22nd Nov.
Presentation Night will be 29th November.

Meeting on 10th November in Clubroom @ 7pm sharp to collect
deposit, arrangements for Presentation Night and other matters arising.

Gym: The Gym will be open for Ladies on Tues, Wed, and Thurs
mornings 9.30—11am also Frid 6pm—7.30pm. £20 per month.

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

Dance Class
Women’s Group, St John Bosco P.S invite you to come along to our school on Thurs Nov 20th, 27th and Dec 4th for Salsa Dancing Tuition. Dance classes will run for 3 weeks before Christmas and 3 weeks in the New Year. Lessons begin at 7pm—8.30pm. Cost £3 weekly. If interested please contact the school 25821868
Before Friday 14th November.

St Malachy’s Castledawson Lotto No’s: 4, 8, 10, 11 £25 each to
Marie McLarnon & John Maguire. Jackpot now £4100.

Toome Target Group (Cross Community)
Craft Fair @ The Elk Restaurant on Sat 15th Nov 9am-2pm.
Proceeds to Africa for Christmas.

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

We would like to wish Good Luck to “Coimriu” from St Mary’s Grammar School, Magherafelt (an Irish traditional group) as they have been chosen to play in The Royal Albert Hall this coming week. Special note of encouragement to our two parishioners, Hannah McCauley and Nuala Hughes.

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

Umbra Clothing Collection
On Frid 14th Nov before 12noon @ St Mary’s
Parochial Hall Carpark.

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am
Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Kathleen McErlain

Reader for November
Mary Duffin

Collectors for November:
Danny Duffin &
Cathal McErlain

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Catherine Lagan & Cathy McLaughlin

Masses in St Joseph’s

Wedding mass on Saturday 15th November
At 1pm.

St Ergnat’s G.A.C
Lotto No’s: 2, 9, 13, 15
£50 Joan Murray
£25 Martin McCann & Liam Neeson
Jackpot now £1050
Sun 9th Nov in Glenravel 2pm
Glenravel v’s Seniors
St Ergnat’s GAC 2009 Calendar on sale next week contains pictures of teams from U6-Senior, limited availability, price £5.
Diamond Dinner 22nd Nov remaining tickets available from Elaine 79650818

Alzheimer’s Society Information evening & Carers Support on Wed 19th Nov 7pm Crieve Centre, Stewartstown. Tel 86765888

Children in Crossfire

Advent is the season when we prepare for
Christmas, often we focus on buying gifts for families and loved ones. This year through the Advent Calendar there will an opportunity to prepare in a different way. Each day you will be able to contribute to Children in
Crossfire and get a short reflection to help focus on what Christmas is really about. The advent boxes can be collected from the Church next weekend and returned at Christmas. Tel 028 71269898.

Parish Draw Winners ( Wk. 6).

£500 A & M A O’Neill, Culbann Rd 2687 Anne McErlean
£200 Paul Doherty, Ballynease Rd 2713 Anne McErlean
£200 Tilly Doherty, B’scullion Lane 2487 Vera McShane
£100 William McGuckin, William St 2612 Eileen Flanagan

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!