Sunday 19th July 2009

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Jesus took pity on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd.” We are all aware of a lot of turmoil and trouble in the world in general and often in our own communities and even our own families. The temptation is to either despair or to ignore. For us as followers of Christ, the only way is to see the opportunity rather than the problem and to work together at bringing Christ into our world ever more fully. We do this firstly in our homes through love and prayer. Our homes should be places where each one is glad to be. This can only happen when we make it happen for each other. We do it in our community by working together to make the parish a community of faith and hope. And we do it for our world by becoming a sign of hope because we are a people among whom Christ lives.

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.

Graduation Prayer

Father, I have knowledge, so will You show me now,
How to use it wisely and find a way somehow
To make the world I live in a little better place,
And make life with its problems a little bit easier to face.
Grant me faith and courage and put purpose in my days,
And show me how to serve Thee in effective ways.
So my education, my knowledge and my skill
May find their true fulfilment as I learn to do Thy will.
And may I ever be aware in everything I do,
That knowledge comes from learning, and wisdom comes from You. Amen.

NEW SUNDAY MASS TIMES

In light of trends in mass attendance a review of provision
of masses has taken place in consultation with Pastoral Council.

Taking effect from next weekend 11/12th July the times will be.

Vigil @7.30pm

Sunday morning : one mass @ 11.00am

Schedules for various duties @ these masses will follow rotas as Vigil & 11.30.

New rota will be drawn up in September to redeploy
the various people who have been scheduled for Readers, Eucharistic Ministers and Collectors/Door @ 9.00 mass.

We wish to congratulate Fr O’Kane as he celebrates the Silver Jubilee of his Ordination. We wish him many years of health and happiness. He will be saying Mass in the Parish on the weekend of 18th & 19th July.

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.

Anniversaries

Danny McGoldrick, Margaret McGoldrick

Altar Servers:

W’days: R McPeake

Vigil: A McGoldrick

11.00am: TJ McErlean

Readers for the month of July
Vigil Mass: Kieran Ferran 9.00am: Anne Scullion 11.30am:Sarah Diver

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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Weekend 25th & 26th July

Vigil: Gerry Diamond, John O’Hagan, Elizabeth Davidson, Shauna Higgins.

11.00: Josephine Brennan, Kathleen O’Neill, Rosemarie Devine,
Aisling Doherty.

Weekdays: week commencing 19th July :

Morning: Pat Henry Evening: Gertrude Toner

ALTAR SOCIETY: Alice McElwee & Pauline O’Reilly

Car Park Attendants: July
Tommy Doherty & Pius Diamond.

Church cleaners for July:
Anne Hughes, Colette McPeake, Patsy Henry, Philomena Larkin, Mary Breslin.

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF
Vigil Mass 9.00 am 11.30am.
Liam McCorry Francis Hughes Fintan Lee
Harry Cassidy John Murphy Brian Muldoon
Paddy Mackle Paul McKenna

Bellaghy Camogie Notes:

U6 & 8 training each Saturday 11 to 12 at club

U14 training Mondays at 5.30pm. U10 & 12 training Tuesdays 5-6pm

Camogie Meeting on Tues at 7pm in clubroom. All members are asked to attend. Anyone who has outstanding registrations please bring to meeting.

Premier C’ship game on Thurs @ 7.45pm in Swatragh. Bellaghy v Lavey

Congratulations to all who took part in “Bellaghy’s Biggest Loser”
Thanks to all who supported them through their 10 weeks & helped to raise much needed funds for the Camogie Club.

St Malachy’s Castledawson - Lotto Nos. 2, 8, 11, 22
£25 each to Patsy McLarnon & Darragh Dawson
Jackpot next week £2800.

The Catholic Chaplaincy QUB wishes to congratulate all those graduating. Daily Thanksgiving Mass at the Chaplaincy @ 12.45pm, Monday 6th July to Friday 10th July. Followed by light refreshments after Mass— All welcome

St John Bosco Youth Club: usual weekly activities now closed until Sept

St John Bosco Youth Club are holding a disco for under 16’s commencing on Sat 4th July after Vigil Mass. The continuation of the Disco will depend on the support given and the behaviour of those attending.

Dancing Class in Bellaghy GAA Club and St John Bosco Youth Club now finished for the Summer. Will resume in September.

Knock Summer Youth Festival

This years festival will take place from July 23rd-26th and is for those aged 18-35. It will include inspiring talks, workshops, a reconciliation and healing service, mime, drama, dancing, music and lots of free time. The theme is 'You are the light of the world' and will have a variety of guest speakers. The weekend costs 70 euro ( includes meals and accommodation.) There is some transport available from the diocese. Contact Catechetical Centre on 71264087 or book online at www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival

Knock—Year of the priest ‘09/10

Never did our devoted priests need our prayers and support as much as now. Join Sr B McKenna in praying for them at Knock on Mon 10th Aug. B’fast & Dinner 25euros. Bus £15
Contact Una 79650219/50798

National Grandparents Pilgrimage
On Sunday 13th Sept @ Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Co mayo.
Chief celebrant will be
Cardinal Sean Brady,
Guest Singers, Dana & Fr L Lawton
Children’s Prayer Appeal: all
grandchildren to write a prayer for their grandparents, these will be blessed at the
pilgrimage.
2pm: Anointing of sick
3pm: Pilgrimage Mass
www.nationalgrandparentspilgrimage.com

St Benedict’s College: will be hosting a summer Camp Programme Mon 20th Jul—Fri 31st Jul 10am—3pm. It is open to all children from any school in the area 12-15yrs. The cost is £20 per week or £4 daily. tel 028 94472411

Year 12 pupils are asked to return ALL Textbooks to the school office as soon as possible now examinations have been completed.

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Eucharistic Minister for Next Sunday.
12/7/09 Edmund O’Donnell
&
19/7/09 Helen Duffin
26/7/09 Gerard Trainor

Reader for July
Nora Laverty

Collectors for July:
Peter Scullion & Oliver Duffin

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Rose Scullion & Kathleen McErlean

Mass will be celebrated at Cam Mass Rock, McKee Farm, Roguery Rd at 3pm today Sunday 5th July.
Tel 79650450

St Ergnat’s GAC
Lotto No’s: 2, 11, 12, 24
£50 Katie McCoy
£25 F Kearney & Don McMeel
Jackpot £2850
Sun 5th Jul 12noon Come & meet Antrim Senior County Team.
Div 6 v Antrim 2pm
Div 1 v St Bridgits 3.30pm both @ home
200 Club Draw tickets now on sale £10 per month.

Out & About Volunteer Drivers now required throughout the Magherafelt District, to take people to a range of hospital and other health related Appointments. Contact 028 79300123

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
Umbra Clothing Collection
At Parochial Hall on Tues 7th July before 12noon.

There will be no Children’s Liturgy during July and August.

Next Bulletin: will be published the weekend of 25th & 26th July. Any notices in the meantime are asked to be short.

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.