Sunday 18th May 2008

The Most Holy Trinity.

Our God of Love

“God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son”. Isn’t it amazing how easily we settle for less than is possible? We settle for the fact that there is a God in terms of faith. Jesus tells us that God is not just in existence but is alive and in love and passionate about us – that God is Three in One. Our faith is a call into a deep personal love of God so that we can come to know the wonder and the fullness of life. However, we also settle for life as being just all right. Jesus tells us that we are wonderful; we are the beloved of God. We are called into a deep personal love for one another in marriage, in family life and in our faith community so that we can engage with the adventure of life that leads us into eternal life. The challenge of this week is to open ourselves to the wonder and excitement of life and love.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

O Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit
One God, God of truth, peace and justice.
Open our minds.
Enlighten our spirits.
Lead us to welcome the spirit of truth in our churches
That it may guide us towards true peace. Amen

St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy.

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 Frid after Thurs morning mass & 1st Frid 7pm—7.20pm

Weekly Prayer Meeting
on Wednesdays @ 8pm in the Prayer Room. All are welcome

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.

Baptisms:
1st Saturday of the month &
3rd Sunday of the month

Cemetery Sunday: Sun 6th July

Last Week’s Collection;
£2371.00 Thank You

The Diocesan Purposes Collection will be taken up at all masses this weekend. Please use the envelope provided.

Collection Envelopes
New envelopes are now in use. Anyone who has not been using envelopes and who would like to receive a box should leave their name in the sacristy. Anyone who pays income tax and would like to be part of the Gift Aid scheme should contact the Parish Office 79386259.

Two adorers are required for
First Friday Blessed Sacrament adoration rota
6.30pm—7.00pm.
If available please contact Fr Dolan.

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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Next Weekend of 24th & 25th May
Vigil: Barry Duffin, Elizabeth Davidson, Shauna Higgins.
9.00am: Hannah Magee, Jean McGoldrick, Kevin Toner.
11.30am: Josephine Brennan, Kathleen O’Neill, Carmel Scullion.

Weekdays: Week commencing 25th May
Morning: Madeline Scullion. Evening: Margaret Diamond.

Church cleaners for May
Denise Quinn, Eithne McErlean,
Shauneen Spier, Annie & Rose McCann

ALTAR SOCIETY: MAY
Helen Cassidy & Catherine Cassidy

Readers for the month of May
Vigil Mass: Kieran Devlin 9.00am: Francis Donnelly
11.30am: Tom Scullion

Daily Readers (May)
Mon: Marie Kilpatrick Tues: Madeline Scullion Wed: Brigid Scullion
Thurs: Anne Scullion Friday: Anne Scott.

Children Liturgy Teams;
Vigil: Bernie Quigley, Patricia Larkin
11.30am: Brigid Scullion, Fidelma McClenaghan.

Anniversaries:
Marguerite Nugent, Brendan Mulholland,
Frank & Philomena Shivers, Patrick & Hughie Gilmore,
Patrick & Francis Cassidy, Kathleen McNicholl,
Florence Jackson, Andrew O’Neill.

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

Vigil Mass:
John O’Hagan, Ciaran O’Hagan, Patsy O’Neill (b’nease Rd)
9.00am: John McErlean
11.30am: Theodore Flanagan, Eddie McCamphill

Wolfe Tones Bellaghy G.A. C.

GAA Notes:
Lotto No.s 8, 15, 24, 26. £50 to M McCann. Next week’s Jackpot £2,600.
Sunday 18th Thirds home to Drum @ 1pm
Monday 19th U14’s home to Kilrea @ 8pm
Tuesday 20th Minors away to St Eugene’s @ 8pm
Thursday 22nd U16’s away to Doire Colmcille @ 8pm
Saturday 24th reserves away to Slaughtneil @ 7.30pm
Any members requiring tickets for Derry v Donegal must have orders in with Vincent Cassidy by Tues 20th May @ 9pm

CAMOGIE CLUB: The ‘Crazy Folkers’ will perform in Bellaghy GAA on Saturday 17 May , 9.00pm. £7.00. Tickets available from Katie Diamond
Due to maintenance being carried out at the Sean de Brun park all managers of football teams and Camogie teams are asked to keep
t heir players off the pitch.
Dancing Class: Tuesdays @ 7pm All new members welcome.

St John Bosco Youth Club
Dancing Class: Mondays @ 7pm
Tuesday: Under 12’s 6.30pm—8.30pm
Wednesday: over 12’s 7pm-9pm Thursday: over 12’s 7pm-9pm

10 day Pilgrimage to Holy Land
3rd—12 Sept 2008 with spiritual director.
Cost £850 p.p.s. Further information from Ann Diamond 028 79 468134

Engaged? Getting married within the next year?
An engaged encounter weekend is a recognised form of marriage preparation. It is a communication workshop designed for couples preparing for marriage. The weekend is non residential and will take place in the Thornhill Centre, Derry on 14th & 15th June. Early booking is advised.
Tel 028 71350612 or 028 27638512 after 4.30pm

Dominic & Ciaran Doherty & Jim McAleese would like to thank all those who supported them in their recent London Marathon Charity Run. The amount raised was £4866.00 and this was presented to Fr Tom McDonald from the Sudan Missions. Sincere thanks to everyone.

St Malachy’s Castledawson
Lotto No’s 3, 19, 20, 24. No winner £25 each to Sean Gribbin & John Maguire. Jackpot next week £1,800.

Annual SMA Day Trip to Knock
Bus leaves Toome on Sat 24th May fare £15 stg.
Breakfast & Dinner 24euros. Contact Una 79650219/79650798

World Youth Day
Bernie Kelly is holding a fund raising event for World Youth Day Sydney 2008. Dance, Disco & BBQ on Frid 23rd May @ The Elk.
Doors open 9pm Admission £10. Everyone welcome.

Maghera Senior Citizens Dance
on Mon 19th May Music by Country Style.

Aware Defeat Depression—Public Talk
”Overcoming Depression: The 5 Areas Approach” in The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine on Tues 20th May @ 8pm.

Parish Draw Winners ( week 30).

£500 Jim McGurk, Leitrim Rd 2939 Mary Scullion
£200 Arthur O’Neill, Culbane Rd 1454 Ann McErlean
£200 Anita Scullion, L’beg Rd 2284 Maura McTaggart
£100 Columb Gribbin, Broagh Rd 1197 Mary McGovern

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

Wednesday nights—WHIST

BELLAGHY HAS TALENT
A night of entertainment on Sun 25th May @ 8.00pm in Parochial Hall. Proceeds in aid of Friends of Africa

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Reader for May
Seamus Laverty

Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Gerard Trainor

Collectors for May:
Seamus Graffin &
Sean McLaughlin.

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Maura McTaggart

St Ergnat’s Lotto No’s: 4, 5, 6, 11
£50 E Madden, £25 H Carey &
M McLarnon Jackpot next week £2250

No Sunday Training today.
Tickets are now on sale for Blackthorn at Moneyglass Hall June 14th price £10; sellers include senior players ,coaches and committee members if you require tickets contact Elaine 79650818.

New Highway to Health Walking Route
Toomebridge
This new route can be accessed from main street where a mapboard is placed. The route measures 2.8km(1.88miles) and each km is clearly marked throughout. Brochures are available from the back of the Chapel

Cloney Rural Development Assoc Annual Feis
22nd—24th May
for all primary school children in Acorn Cemtre Cloney.

Home Start Support and friendship for families
Family Morning Group parents with children under 5.
Every Tues 10.30am—12.30pm Toome House. Tel 94 428090

The Weaver’s Path
A short publication of prose & verse (with photos) containing stories/poems about things of local interest from the past.
Written/produced by Patsy McErlean available from local shops.
Further info tel 79386837

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

Wednesday nights—WHIST

Marriage Encounter dates for the next Marriage Encounter weekends are; 26th—28th Sept Drummond Hotel Ballykelly
Contact 028 90626503 or www.marriageencounterireland.com

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.