Sunday 17th May 2009

Sixth Sunday of April

The Spirit of God’s love

Jesus said to his disciples: “You did not choose me; no, I chose you.” Anybody who is involved in a team sport will know the tension there is in wondering if they will be picked for the team and then the delight when they are picked or the utter disappointment when they are not. Jesus has picked each one of us for his team of disciples because the task of transforming the world is so vast and because each one of us has our own unique gifts and opportunities for the task. Our responsibility is to say yes to his call and take our part in his mission. As always this begins in our homes with the most intimate relationships of human life, to make those the best they can possibly be. Our mission is also to our faith community where we have a special relationship in the Body and Blood of Christ. And it extends to the world in which we live. This week we can refresh the enthusiasm and joy of being chosen.

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.

Give thanks to God for he is good: His love is everlasting.
Give thanks to the God of gods: His love is everlasting.
Give thanks to the Lord of Lords: His love is everlasting.
He alone performs great marvels: His love is everlasting.
His wisdom made the heavens and the earth:
He made the sun, the moon and the stars: His love is everlasting.

17th May 2009 Sixth Sunday of Easter

St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy.

Mass Times

Mon & Fri 7.30pm
Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.30am
Vigil (Sat) 6.30pm

Sun 9am & 11.30am

Confessions
Fri 7pm-7.20pm
Sat 6pm-6.20pm

First Fri after Thurs morning mass &
1st Fri 7pm—7.20pm.

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

First Communion: Saturday 6th June @ 11am
Cemetery Sunday: Sun 5th July @ 7.30pm

St Mary’s Primary School—New Principal

We wish Mrs Ita McMullan every good wish on her appointment and every success to herself and the staff for the years ahead. She succeeds Mrs Eileen Donaghy who had been principal since 1999, retired due to ill health. We assure Mrs Donaghy of our prayers for a full recovery.

Diocesan Youth Mass & Blessing for Young Drivers.

On Pentecost Sunday, 31st May in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Rd, Waterside, Derry at 7pm. All young drivers are invited to bring their license or car keys to this Mass for a special blessing. “Rejoice” the Diocesan Youth Choir will lead the Music and Bishop Hegarty will be the main celebrant. Refreshments will be served in the parish centre after Mass. Everyone welcome

Altar Servers: W’days: A McGoldrick Vigil: TJ McErlean
9am: P Stuart 11.30am: R McPeake

Readers for the month of May

Vigil Mass: Kieran Devlin 9.00am: Francis Donnelly

11.30am: Tom Scullion

Daily Readers (May)

Mon: Fidelma McClenaghan

Tues :Madeline Scullion Wed: Brigid Scullion

Thurs : Anne Scullion Friday: Anne Scott.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Weekend of 23rd & 24th May
Vigil: Ann Scullion, Sarah McCann, Charlie O’Neill.
9.00am: Tom O’Kane, Dympna Hughes, Brenda McMenamin.
11.30: Michael Lennon, Martin Scullion, Breege Scullion.

Weekdays: week commencing 17th May.
Morning: Celine McCann Evening : Gertrude Toner

ALTAR SOCIETY: Helen Cassidy & Catherine Cassidy

Car Park Attendants: May—Eugene McFaul & Peter Diver

Children’s Liturgy Teams May:
Vigil: Kathleen O’Neill, Rosemary Scullion, Margaret McCartney.
11.30am: Anne Scullion, Mary Brown, Margaret Diamond.
No children’s Liturgy on weekend 5/6 June.

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

Vigil Mass 9.00 am 11.30am.
John O’Hagan John McErlean Theodore Flanagan
Ciaran O’Hagan Eoin Hughes Eddie McCamphill
Patsy O’Neill
(Ballynease Rd) Tom O’Kane

Church cleaners for May: Annie McCann, Rose McCann, Denise Quinn, Eithne McErlean & Shauneen Speir.

Anniversaries:

Francis & Philomena Shivers, Tommy Madden, Henry Walsh,
Brendan Mulholland, Raymond Mawhinney, Brendan Laverty, Mickey McFaul, Francis & Patrick Cassidy, Kathleen McNicholl, Florence Jackson, Andy O’Neill

Parish Draw Winners ( Wk. 31).

£500 May Donnelly, Hillhead 2601 Bingo
£200 Mary Kearney, Killyberry Rd 1644 Pat Brennan
£200 Dermott O’Boyle, Hunters Pk 1102 Eileen Flanagan
£100 Eileen McAllister, Hunters Pk 1127 Eileen Flanagan
Promoters please note there will be no draw on
Monday 25th May.

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

Termonbacca Community Fun day Sunday 31st May.We would be grateful for any donations of clothes, toys, books etc. Tel 71262512 during office hours

St Malachy’s Castledawson - Lotto No’s 3, 14, 16, 20
£25 each to Neil O’Kane & Sinead Boyd Jackpot now £2100.

S.M.A Annual Trip to Knock on Sat 23rd May Fare £15. Breakfast & Dinner 25 euros. Bus leaves Toome at 6.30am Tel Una 79650219/50798

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock (this year marks the 130th Anniversary of the Apparitions) on Sunday 7th June at 2.30pm led by Most Rev Bishop Seamus Hegarty. Anyone who has poor mobility or in need of assistance please call the Pilgrimage Office 71260293. Staff from Lourdes Hospitalite will be available to provide care.

Music at Knock Any individual, choir members or musicians who would like to contribute to the music at Knock on Sun 7th June please call Sr Perpetua on 71351233 for music and rehearsal details.

Our Lady’s School of Evangelisation, Knock are now inviting applications for Sept 2009. It is a unique opportunity for any young person to experience during a career break or gap year. Tel 0035394 9388245 / www.olseknock.com

St. Mary’s College , Clady 1971 School Reunion
on Saturday 6th June @ 7.30pm in The Wild Duck Inn, Portglenone.
For further details contact Rosemary 07789458703

Bits & Pieces Sale & Coffee Day in aid of Marie Curie Cancer care at the home of Jack & Ray Graham, Oldtown Rd, Bellaghy on Sat 23rd May 10am—6pm. Everyone welcome. Your support for Marie Curie would be much appreciated.

Parochial Hall Activities:

Monday @ 8.30pm -
BINGO Lines £20.Houses £40
Commencing 2nd Feb
Snowball on last house £500 NOW on 44 numbers or £200 on usual full house.
Books £7. Flyer £1Wed nights—WHIST
Ceili Classes resume September

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Eucharistic Minister for Next Sunday.
Helen Duffin

Collectors for May:
Seamus Graffin &
Sean McLaughlin

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Maura McTaggart
We appeal for volunteers for various groups in and around the Chapel.

Reader for May
Helen Griffin

Annual Novena to Our Lady of
Perpetual Help at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Moneyglass from Wed 13th May to Thurs 21st May at 10am and 7.30pm.

St Ergnat’s GAC

Lotto No’s 5, 17, 19, 22
£50 Ruby McErlain
£25 Sean Laverty & T Close
Jackpot £2500
Fixtures
O’Cahan Cup Semi-Final Sun 17th
Randalstown 7pm
Moneyglass v Portglenone
League Lisburn v Reserve 2pm
St Brigid’s v Ladies Senior 6pm

BELLAGHY’S GOT MORE TALENT
On Sun 24th May 2009 in the
Parochial Hall.
Anyone wanting to take part telephone 79386752 7pm –9pm

Bellaghy Comhaltas Notes: The County Fleadh will be held in Ballinascreen on Sat 6th June. Competitions in St Colm’s Hugh School for all ages begin at 10am sharp. Youth Concert on Sun 7th in St Colm’s High School @ 3pm.
Come and enjoy a good weekend.

Bellaghy W.I. Meeting will take place on Wednesday 20th May @ 7.45pm. The speaker will be Alison Drennan, Tobermore Garden Centre who will have plants for sale and will give good advice on caring for plants and flowers in the garden. This is the last meeting before September. The competition is “A good gardening tip” A good attendance is requested, new members very welcome.

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

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

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.