Sunday 13th January 2008

The Baptism of the Lord

Reflection

Baptism is both a gift and a commission. Through baptism, God’s favour rests on us, and at the same time He calls us to service to him and to each other. As we grow and mature, we should become ever more conscious of what the demands of service involve.

We have before us the example of Jesus himself, the ultimate Servant. As Son, Beloved and Favoured of God the Father, he fulfilled the demands of service to the point of laying down his life.

May the Spirit of God which we first received at Baptism help us too to be generous in the sacrifices we make for the good of others.

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.

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.

His Eminence Cardinal Sean Brady will be making his first official visit to the Diocese on 23rd & 24th of January. He will be the Principal Concelebrant at Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral on the morning of Thurs 24th @ 10.00am to which you are all welcome. Cardinal Brady will be available after the Mass to meet and greet those who come along

Diocesan Commission for Justice and Social Affairs:
During the year Bishop Hegarty set up a new Diocesan Commission for Justice and Social Affairs, with the key aim to raise awareness of the social teaching of the Church. The Commission will attempt to articulate our responsibility as concerned Christians in the modern world, with reference to key issues such as poverty, migration, family and marriage, violence in society, pro-life issues, global warming and dealing with the conflict of the past, to name a few. Throughout the coming year we will offer some reflection on a number of these issues.

Last week’s Church Collection : £ 2835.00

Nazareth Nuns Collection £1351.00 Thank You!

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

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

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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Next Weekend of 19th & 20th January
Vigil: Orla McFaul, John O’Hagan, Dympna Hughes, Sarah McCann, Ronan Scullion.
11.30am: Michael Lennon, Martin Scullion, Jean McGoldrick, Betty Campbell.
Weekdays: Week commencing 20th January
Morning: Jean McGoldrick Evening: Carmel Scullion.

ALTAR SOCIETY: Mairead Diamond

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

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

Confirmation : Sunday 20th April @ 11.30am

First Communion: Saturday 26th April

Anniversaries: Margaret Murphy, Frances McNicholl,
Thomas Francis Scullion, Barney McLarnon, Michael Stewart,
Hugh & Alice McGoldrick, Malachy & Anthony O’Neill, Michael McCloy, Willie John McCann, Mick McFall.

Wolfe Tones Bellaghy G.A. C.

GAA Notes: Lotto No’s: 6, 23, 24, 26. £50 to Patrick Griffin
Next Weeks Jackpot £2800.00

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.

Under 8 training Thurs 17th Jan 6.30pm—7.30pm indoors

Want to burn off those extra festive llbs? Gym now open in GAA - £20 per month or £50 per quarter Contact Kevin Doherty.
Dancing Class: Tuesdays @ 7pm All new members welcome.

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

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 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 Malachy’s Castledawson
Lotto No’s 6, 13, 15, 22 £25 each to
Cathal Hughes & Paddy Bradley. Jackpot next week £1200.

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 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
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St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Next Sunday.
Reader for January : Mary Duffin
Sunday Mass at 10.00 am

Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Helen Duffin

Collectors for January:
Colm Scullin & George Laverty.

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Monica & Claire McLaughlin & Mary Sheridan.

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

St Ergnat’s Moneyglass:
Registration for winter training Sun 13th Jan @ 1.30pm in Community Centre. P1 to 1st year Fee £5 Parent must attend .

Agm: Sun 20th Jan @ 7pm.Check our 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..
Next Blood Donation Session will be held in the Parochial Hall
on Friday 1st February 3pm—4.30pm & 5.45pm—8pm

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..

Parish Draw Winners ( week 13).
Prize Winners No’s Promoter
£500 Sara Mulholland, B’nease Rd 1273 Kathleen McErlean
£200 Jenny Mulholland, T’duff Pk 2456 Veronica Scullion
£200 B Loughlin, S’field Pk 2137 Jean McGoldrick
£100 Paula Bothwell, Gregg Gdns 2022 Anna Cassidy

St Mary’s College Clady Open Night for Primary pupils transferring to secondary school this year will be held on Wed 16th Jan @ 7.30pm.

St Pius X College Magherafelt Open Evening on Thurs 17th Jan. Invitations have been distributed to P7 pupils, please note time allocated for the pupil’s particular school.

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.

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.