Sunday 16th November 2008

Trust in Christ

Jesus said to his disciples: "You have been faithful in small things, I will trust you with greater." Fidelity in every area of life is one of the most important elements for happiness in human life. It is only when we know that we can fully trust others that we are at peace. This is the virtue that Jesus holds up for our prayer and concern this week. It is especially important in the relationship of husband and wife and it is there that we can all learn what it means. Fidelity in marriage means more than simply staying together. It also means working at making life together wonderful and enjoyable. This is also true for the relationships within family life. Being faithful to one another means being willing to accept the differences and to love each one as she/he is. And in the parish we show our fidelity by taking an active part in its life.

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

Deceased Members of Legion of Mary
Mass on Monday evening at 7.30pm
in St Mary’s Bellaghy.

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

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

The Priests—The Album
The debut album from Fr Eugene O’Hagan,
Fr Martin O’Hagan & Fr David Delargy has now been released. A significant proportion of any profits will go to charity.

Reminder to Readers and Eucharistic Ministers; There will be an afternoon of Reflection today Sunday 16th November from 3pm—6pm in the Parochial Hall.

Prayer Meetings on Wednesdays
@ 8pm in the Prayer Room

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

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

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 22nd & 23rd November
Vigil: Margaret Diamond, Margaret Larkin, Pius Diamond.
9.00am: Hannah Magee, Jean McGoldrick, Kevin Toner.
11.30am: Philomena Cassidy, Pat Brennan, Carmel Scullion.
Weekdays: week commencing 16th Nov:
Mornng: Madeline Scullion Evening: Pauline McGoldrick

ALTAR SOCIETY: NOVEMBER Colette & Carmeen Glackin

Anniversaries: Seamus Smith, Mary Toner, Margaret Ferran, Barney McCallion, Francis O’Neill, John Scullion, Francis Glackin

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: 1, 6, 27, 28 £50 to Willie McPeake.
Next weeks Jackpot £2900.
Camogie Notices:
The Annual Camogie Dinner will be held on 22nd Nov.
Presentation Night will be 29th November.
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

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 John Bosco P.S are holding their annual Christmas Fair on Wed 3rd December 6.30pm—9pm. Come along for all your cards, decorations & gifts. Everyone welcome

St Malachy’s Castledawson

Lotto No’s: 4, 10, 14, 20 Lucky Dip winners
Mary T Gribbin & Adrian McKenna. Jackpot now £4200.
Annual Dinner Dance on Frid 5th Dec in The Elk . Tickets now on sale.

Ards Friary Advent Retreat (Open to Everyone) Sat 29th Nov—Sun 30th Nov. Commences Sat 9.30am finishes Sun 4pm. Cost £70 Tel 0035374 9138909.

Bellaghy W.I.

The November meeting will take place in The Old School
Centre, Bellaghy @ 8pm on Wed 19th Nov. Nurse Bernie Kelly will speak on Health Matters, competition will be “An old fashioned cure.” Members are asked to attend as fees are due. New members are always welcome.

Sperrins Charity Santa Trail in Rural College, Draperstown 6th—17th Dec . £9 per child £4 per adult. Booking essential Tel 028 79629100.

St Benedict’s College, Randalstown Annual Prize giving for 2007-2008 on Thurs 20th Nov @ 7.30pm. All June 2008 school leavers who sat GCSEs and their parents are invited to attend.

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

Wednesday nights—WHIST

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am
Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Edmond O’Donnell

Reader for November
Mary Duffin

Collectors for November:
Danny Duffin & Cathal McErlain

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Catherine Lagan & Cathy McLaughlin

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

St Ergnat’s G.A.C

Lotto No’s: 1, 9, 14, 20
£50 G Weir
£25 Kevin Brady & Patsey Mackle
St Ergnat’s GAC 2009 Calendar on sale next week contains pictures of teams from U6-Senior, limited availability, price £5.
Diamond Celbration Dinner 22nd Nov, dinner served at 7.45pm sharp. Need Tickets? Contact Elaine 79650818 or Brenda 79659479 before Wed 19th.

All our best wishes to St Ergnat’s GAC Club as you celebrate your Diamond Jubilee this week:- hopefully an occasion to
inspire well into the future.

Prayer on World Day of Remembrance for
Victims of Traffic Accidents
(which takes place today Sunday 16th November)

Lord on this remembrance day for road crash victims, we pray for all those who have been killed on our roads and for those who grieve the loss of a loved one.

We remember also all who have been injured in body and mind and those who care for them.

Loving God, use us, as we are able, to comfort and support those who suffer; and what we cannot do for them be pleased yourself to do, so that in the mystery of your love they may find healing.

Parish Draw Winners ( Wk. 7).

£500 Annie McLaughlin, Hillhead Rd 1258 Tom O’Kane
£200 Margaret Diamond, B’dermott Lane 1799 Marian Diamond
£200 Mark Rea, Ballynease Rd 1449 Laura McSorley
£100 Ronan McErlean, Ballynease 2565 Kathleen McErlean

All notices to be in Parish Office by Thursday morning

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!