Sunday 17th February 2008

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reflection

The story of the Transfiguration is put before us this weekend. Jesus takes Peter, James and John with him up Mount Tabor and there, in their presence, he is transfigured. This incident, in which he reveals his hidden glory, is there to prepare them for the experience on another mountain, that of Calvary, when they would have to come to terms with his disfiguration as a result of his being tortured and crucified. Jesus seeks to strengthen their faith in him by revealing his glory so as to prepare them for the scandal of the cross. The image of the Transfigured Lord is for us all a reminder of the glory in which we will share if we are faithful to the cross.

Mass Times

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

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

Stations of the Cross after 7.30pm Mass on Mondays & Fridays

Pre Marriage Course
We are currently making
arrangements and hope to be able to confirm dates in the next week or two. It will most likely involve two Tuesday evenings in April.

Two adorers are required for 1st Friday Blessed Sacrament adoration rota 6.00pm—6.30pm.
If available please contact Fr. Dolan

Confirmation : Sun 20th April @ 11.30am
First Communion: Sat 26th April
Cemetery Sunday: Sun 6th July

Last week’s Church Collection
£ 2,610.00

Trocaire Boxes are available from the Chapel.
The focus this year is the effect Climate Change is having on the
developing world.

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

Special Diocesan Mass
The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with special needs, and their families and friends, will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh, Derry on Saturday 12th April 2008. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion at this Mass please contact the Catechetical Centre on 028 71264087.

Pilgrimage To Medjugorje
4th Oct—12th Oct 2008
3 nights in Medjugorje B & B and evening meal. 4 nights in Rome B & B. Flying from Knock Airport return via Belfast International Airport. Price £699. For further information contact Martina O’Neill 02871358519

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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Next Weekend of 23rd & 24th February
Vigil: Kevin Toner, Dympna Gallagher, Marie Kilpatrick, Shauna Higgins.
11.30am: Tom O’Kane, Josephine Brennan, Kathleen O’Neill, Carmel Scullion.
Weekdays: Week commencing 24th February
Morning: Jean McGoldrick Evening: Margaret Diamond.

Church cleaners for February
Dolores Mulholland, Veronica Scullion, Philomena Scullion,
Dolores Mulholland (sen), Dympna Gallagher

Readers for the month of February
Vigil Mass: Clare Brown 9.00am: Caoimhe Scullion 11.30am: Edel Brown

Daily Readers (February)
Mon: Fidelma McClenaghan Tues: Pauline Cassidy Wed: Tom Scullion
Thurs: Moira Kearney Friday: Marie Kilpatrick.

ALTAR SOCIETY: Tracy Scullion

Children’s Liturgy Teams for February:
Vigil: Patricia Larkin, Megan Larkin & Bernie Quigley.
11.30am: Claire Diamond, Louise Campbell. & Anne Scullion.

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

Vigil Mass: Paddy Diamond, Dermot Doherty,Eunan McGoldrick
9.00am: Hughie McGoldrick, James McCann
11.30am: Chris Diamond, Raymond McErlean, Adrian Mulholland

Anniversaries

Dan McPeake, Finola Chambers, Shannon McTaggart,
John & Margaret Ann Laverty, Patrick O’Neill, Willie Mullan,
Harry McNicholl & Mary Ann Lynn.

We welcome into God’s family through Baptism:
Ruby Ellen McTaggart, Culbann Rd.

Wolfe Tones Bellaghy G.A. C.
GAA Notes: Lotto No’s: 5, 9, 17, 23 . £1600 each to
O Hughes & R Kearney Next Weeks Jackpot £2000.00
Anyone interested in managing Bellaghy Thirds contact V Cassidy
Under 10 training (indoors) commences Wed 30th Jan 6.30pm—7.30pm.
Club Membership now due contact M McCloy 79386501.
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.
Dancing Class: Tuesdays @ 7pm All new members welcome.
Comhaltas Notes: 35yr anniversary Day of Celebration on Saturday 23rd Feb See press & posters for details.

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 P.S. are offering an Introduction to Computers. Date of registration was 14th Feb but there are still a few places available. This is a 10 week course—2 hours weekly. Cost £44.00. If interested please contact the school 25 821868

St Malachy’s Castledawson

Lotto No’s 5, 9, 17, 19 Congratulations to
Terry Heaney on winning £1600. Jackpot next week £500.

Umbra Collection - Kitui (Kenya)
on Saturday 1st March before
12 noon at St Mary’s Parochial Hall Car Park. All clean & dry clothing, bed linen, towels & shoes. Your
contributions will go raise funds for “The Education Fund for Orphans”

Workshop on Marriage:
Marriage Encounter is a weekend away (Frid 8pm—Sun 5pm) for married couples of all ages to explore in
complete privacy, how to come to a deeper mutual understanding of each other.
28-30th March Dromantine Centre, Newry.
18-20th April Emmaus Centre, Swords
Phone 028 90 626503 or
www.marriageencounterireland.ie

Bellaghy Woman’s Group:
8 week Computer Course for beginners commences Tuesday 29th January 10am—12noon £20. Tel 79386311 or 79386745.
St Mary’s Toddler Group has recommenced in St Mary’s P.S. every
Tuesday 9am—11am. All carers of children welcome.
Proving the Divinity of Christ There is a conference intended for priests and parishioners at St Mary’s University College, Belfast on Frid 29th Feb.

Registration @ 9.30am Closure @ 3.30pm.
For further details Tel Fr Bradley 028 71362475

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

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Gerard Trainor

Reader for February
Helen Griffin

Collectors for February: Gerard Weir & Hugh F O’Donnell.
ALTAR SOCIETY: Maura Graffin & Lizzie O’Donnell.

St Ergnat’s

Lotto No’s: 2, 7, 14, 16. £50 M Close £25 Brian O’Neill & Caolan McGrogan. Next Weeks Jackpot £1600. Helpers required A rota is being compiled of volunteers to assist at club functions Tel Claire 79659442
Ladies Football meeting today Sun @ 11am. All players & coaches to attend

ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH, FAR BALLYSCULLION:

Construction works are to be carried out at the Church, including
re-roofing, internal alterations and electrical/lighting works. It is
anticipated that tenders will be invited from a select list of building
contractors during March 2008.

Building Contractors and Electrical Sub-Contractors who wish to be
considered for inclusion in the select list should write, fax or email to F.M. Corr & Associates, Chartered Architects,1 Bayview Terrace,
Derry. BT48 7EE. Fax 02871 371985 email info@fmcorrarchitects.com expressing their interest, this to be received not later than Tuesday 26th February 2008. Further information may be sought from contractors expressing an interest.

Parish Draw Winners ( week 18).
Prize Winners No’s Promoter
£500 Helen McErlean, T’duff Road 2561 Maura McCloy
£200 Kevin Toner, B’nease Road 2433 Kevin Toner
£200 Father Dolan, Parochial House 2898 Father Dolan
£100 Celine Griffin, B’nease Road 1565 Marian O’Neill

Parochial Hall Activities:
Monday @ 8.30pm - BINGO
Lines £20. Houses £40 Last House £200
Books £6. Flyer £1

Wednesday nights—WHIST

Youth 2000 Festival
In St Pius X High School Frid 29th Feb—Sun 2nd Mar aged 16—35.
The weekend includes talks, music, youth masses etc. Residential so please bring a sleeping bag!
Contact Martin 07858523141 or
check www.youth2000.ie

Reunion of Pupils of St Mary’s P.S Greenlough & St Mary’s
Intermediate School Clady in the year 1965-1966
Reunion of the P7 class which left St Mary’s PS in 1965 also those who started St Mary’s Clady in 1965-1966. All teachers of that time are also invited. The reunion will take place in St Mary’s College Clady on Sat 1st March. Please contact Rose Laverty 79386233/07787741751, Mary McGoldrick 79386346/07809693883, Dolores O’Neill 25820199,
Eoin Og McErlean 25821288 or Margaret Darragh 003531 8203649

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.