Sunday 17th January 2010

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

"Jesus said: 'Fill the jars with water'. And they filled them to the brim." People often think of themselves as very ordinary and the place they live in as fairly insignificant. And yet it was for people like this in a place like that that Jesus worked one of his most famous miracles. One of the keys to this reality was that the servants obeyed Jesus’ command, in fact they overdid it and they 'filled the water jars to the brim'. Jesus' command to us is to love one another as he has loved us. If we follow his command great things will also happen in our lives and in the world we live in. But we also have to use the key and fill our love to the brim. We tend however to measure out our love. This week we are asked to practise our love more intensely in our homes and communities and let Jesus transform us.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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.

PARISH EVENTS.

Confirmation—16th May 2010 @ 11am
First Communion—22nd May 2010 @ 11am

Choir Practice
on Mon 8pm.
New members welcome

If there is a wedding or funeral in the Parish this Mass will be the Mass of the Day. The exception being First Friday.

NO MASS ON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY THIS WEEK
Mass on Monday and Friday evenings at 7.30pm

Baptisms During January
Saturday 30th Jan @ 3pm.

Deaths

We offer our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of Seamus Convery who died recently.

Anniversaries:

Edward Heaney, Thomas Francis Scullion, Sarah Loughlin,
Pat Cushley, Mary Wright, Sarah McErlean, Mick McFall,
John Hutchinson, Mary & Vincent Loughlin,
James Dougan, Patrick McFerran.

Baptisms During January
Saturday 30th Jan @ 3pm.

Useful Tel No’s

Fr Dolan 028 79386259
Email address
frdolan@bellaghyparish.com

Fr B O’Donnell 028 79642458
Fr O Crilly 028 25821190
Lifeline 0808 808 8000
Samaritans 08457 909090
Cruise 0844 477 9400
Cruise Bannside 028 25630900
PIPS 028 90755070
ACCORD 028 9023 3002
Pastoral Centre 79642983

World Day for Migrants and Refugees

Today is Refugee and Migrant Sunday when we are reminded to celebrate with thanks the diversity of peoples of Ireland. The Church, like the nation, is made up of peoples from many different countries with different languages and customs. We are also invited to pray for migrants and refugees that they may be welcomed warmly into our midst. This year’s World Day for Migrants theme “Minor migrants and refugees” touches an aspect that Christians view with great attention, remembering the most vulnerable people in our midst, children. Children often suffer the most in times of trial and difficulty. Guide and bring those children who are strangers in our land to a place of peace and safety and help us comfort them and bring help in their time of need.

GETTING MARRIED IN 2010 OR 2011?

Couples getting married in 2010 or 2011 are asked to meet with Fr Dolan on Sunday 7th February at 2pm.

You will find this of benefit whether getting married here or any other Parish.

The Sacred Heart Messenger.
The magazine costs £12.00 for the year ahead and should be paid as soon as possible.

ALTAR SERVERS
W’days:Oisin McGuckin
Vigil:Dean Martin 9am: Cara Fullerton 11.00 am Dara Lee

JANUARY SCHEDULES Readers
Vigil: Marie Kilpatrick
9am: Caoimhe Scullion
11am: Amy Quinn

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

Altar Society— Mairead Diamond

Church Cleaners—The McGoldrick Family (Edenreagh)

Car Park Attendants—Tommy Doherty/ Pius Diamond.

COLLECTORS:
Vigil Paddy Downey, Hugh Griffin, John Hendry
9am Sean McCloy, Piaras McCloy
11am Sean Rea. Patrick Griffin
Children’s Liturgy Teams January
Vigil: Denise Mc Mullan;
Kathleen O’Neill, Mary Brown.
11am: Fidelma McCleneghan; Anne Scullion, Madeline Scullion.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Weekend 23rd & 24th January
Vigil: Margaret Diamond, Margaret Larkin, Pius Diamond .
9.00am: Hannah Magee, Dympna Hughes , Kevin Toner .
11.00:Philomena Cassidy, Pat Brennan, Carmel Scullion
Weekdays: week commencing 17th January :
Morning: Betty Campbell Evening: Patrick Brennan

Bellaghy GAA:

As part of GAA’s promotion of Blood Donation, Wolfe Tone’s Bellaghy encourage ALL members to attend a blood donation session at Sean O’Leary’s Hall, Newbridge on Fri 22nd January 2.30pm –4pm & 5.15pm—8pm. These sessions have proved very successful in other parishes with great turnouts, please maintain the momentum and support this worthy cause

Dancing Class: Tuesdays at 7pm.

New members welcome.

Camogie Notes: U6 & U8 training resumes in the hall on Mon 18 Jan 2010, 5.45-7pm. Training is indoors and new camogs welcome.

U14 training starts in the hall on Wed 20th Jan 6.30-7.30pm. All girls should attend.

Attention: Mr & Mrs entertainment night on the way. Keep Sat night 13th Feb free & come and join the fun at the GAA club. Admission by ticket or at the door .

Samaritians Information Evenings
For those interested in finding out more about the organisation and volunteering opportunities on Tues 19th & Thurs 21st Jan @ 16 Clarendon St, Derry at 7.30pm and everyone is
welcome.

St Mary’s P.S & Nursery
Registration forms are now available from the school office. Nursery children should be born between 2nd July 06 and 1st July 07. Primary One children should be four on or before 1st July 2010. All forms must be returned before 12 noon on Wed 20th Jan 2010 along with original birth certificate.

St John Bosco P.S.
Open Enrolment Children born on or between July 2nd 2005 and July 1st 2006 must begin their primary education from Sept 1st 2010 as they will then be compulsory school age. Children who will be 4 yrs of age after July 1st, 2010 and before Oct 31st 2010 will be eligible to join our Reception Class which is daily 9am—2pm. Open enrolment forms are available from the school. Open afternoon Wed 20th Jan 1pm—2pm parents are invited to come and see our school and a glimpse of classroom life. Tel 028 25821868

St Pius X College, Magherafelt
Open Night on Mon 18th Jan at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to
Attend.

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

JANUARY SCHEDULES
Reader : Lorna Traynor
Collectors : Colm Scullion &
George Laverty
ALTAR SOCIETY:
Monica & Claire McLaughlin &
Mary Sheridan
Eucharistic Minister for Next Sunday.
Edmund O’Donnell

St Ergnat’s Lotto Nos. 23, 4, 21, 17
£50 Diarmuid Scullion
£25 Joe Carey & Brian O’Neill
Jackpot £4250.
Girls hall training starts Fri 15th Jan
1st session 7.30-8.30pm P3-P6 girls.
2nd session 8.30pm—9.30pm U12 & U14
Sun 24th Jan Juvenile football registration will take place 3pm—4pm in clubrooms, all children are asked to register. Adult membership can also be renewed

Bellaghy Comhaltas Notes:

Music Classes start again on Fri 29th Jan. Enrolment on Fri 22nd Jan 7pm—8pm.

Advance Notice: County Fleadh in Derry City on Sat 17th and Sun 18th April

A Special Valentine Gift
for your husband or wife of a weekend away with you (12-14 Feb) to help deepen your commitment to one another and enrich the joys you share together whether you are recently or many years married. Visit www.mariageencounter.ie
Or tel 02871 350612 or 028 90626503

Parochial Hall Activities:
Monday @ 8.30pm BINGO
Lines £20.Houses £40
Snowball on last house £500
now on 45 numbers or £200
on usual full house.
Books £7. Flyer £1
Wed nights—WHIST
Ceili Classes Thurs 8-9.30pm

Mindfulness Workshop
Mindfulness is based on ancient meditative practices which have been researched scientifically in their effectiveness to combat depression, anxiety and stress as well as promoting health of mind and body. It is a way of focussing on the present moment and living each moment of life as fully as possible. This 2 day workshop will take place on 6th & 7th Feb (9.30-4.30 each day) in Swatragh Resource Centre and costs £80.
Tel 07989 946344

Bus Trip to see “Oklahoma”
At the Riverside Theatre, Coleraine on Wednesday 20th January
Some seats still available.
Contact 79386826 for details.

Prayer in Daily Life

This weekly 8 session course begins in Thornhill Centre, on Mon 18th Jan 2010 from 7.30pm—9.30pm for those interested in developing their prayer life in a simple but effective way. This is an opportunity to use the Bible in prayer. All welcome! Cost £4 per session. Contact 71351233

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

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.

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