Sunday 20th September 2009

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus said to his disciples: 'If anyone wants to be first he/she must make himself/herself least of all and servant of all.' Whoever said that religion is the opium of the people obviously never read the Gospels because if opium was nearly as difficult to take as some of the things that Jesus said there would be very few people taking it! And yet the truth is that only his way works. We all want to be first in so many different ways. We can see people in every sphere of life going around puffed up with their self-importance, often putting others down in order to keep their position. It is the opposite to the way of Jesus and can never lead to lasting happiness. This week again we are invited to practise putting other people first, especially in our families and communities, and know the joy that this brings.

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 DRAW

The 1st draw will be on Monday 5th
October. We would ask that the names be in the Parish Office by Monday 28th September to allow time for the cards to be numbered. We appreciate the response from the
Promoters and appeal for your continued
support.

Due to bank regulations all cheques must be made payable to St Mary’s Church

Mass Times

Mon & Fri 7.30pm
Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.30am

Vigil (Sat) 7.30pm
Sun 11.00am

Confessions

Fri 7pm-7.20pm

Sat 7pm-7.20pm

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

Choir Practice on Mon 8pm.
New members welcome

Children’s Liturgy Teams

Sept/Oct
Vigil: Darina Lee, Bernie & Edel Quigley
11am: Ann Scullion, Margaret Diamond,
Denise McMullan

IHCPT—Young People’s Pilgrimage to Lourdes The Irish Pilgrimage Trust welcomes applications from young people with a physical disability or illness(aged11-18). A learning disability (aged11-21). Also family groups for seriously ill children under 9yrs accompanied by parent/guardian. The IHCPT covers the cost of travel for those young people selected. Contact Damian on 07968312770 or IHCPT TEL 00353 91 796622

Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 16th-21st July 2010
Led by Bishop Hegarty fare £629 payable in instalments.
Applications forms are now available from the Parish Office and the
Pilgrimage Office, Derry. Tel 028 71260293 Tues and Sat 11am—1pm also Thurs 11am-2pm. Closing date is May 16th 2010

Prayer Meeting

On Wednesday 23rd Sept
@ 8pm in the Prayer Room.
All are welcome.

Altar Servers: W’days: R McPeake Vigil: P Stuart
11.00am: A McGoldrick

Readers for the month of September
Vigil Mass: Shaunagh Marie Diamond 11..00am:Madeline Scullion

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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Weekend 26th & 27th September

Vigil:.Gertrude Toner, Barry Cassidy, Ronan McErlean
11.00: Pat Henry, Tom McGoldrick, Madeline Scullion

Weekdays: week commencing 20th September :

Morning: Betty Campbell Evening: Gertrude Toner

We offer or prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of
Charlie Pimley who died on Thursday.

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Anniversaries

Jim Kealey, Patrick McCrystal, Robert Cassidy, Dympna Cassidy, Kathleen McKenna, Gerry Donnelly, Tommy & Annie McFall,
Rosemary Flanagan

St John Bosco Youth Club
Dancing Class: Mondays at 7pm. New members welcome

Bellaghy GAA:
Dancing Class: Tuesdays at 7pm. New members welcome

Comhaltas Notes: Music Classes commence in GAA Club on Fri 8th Oct at 7pm. Registration on Fri 25th Sept and Fri 2nd Oct 7pm—8pm. Due to the large numbers at previous classes all pupils must register. No exceptions. We hope to see you all back again at classes.

Charity Dance in Ballyronan Marina on Fri 25th Sep @ 9pm. Proceeds in aid of Parkinson's Disease Society. Music by Tony Kerr & his band. £6

Castledawson Music Group have places for anyone interested in playing accordion. We also require a bodran tutor for classes commencing 26th Sept. Contact Barbara Devlin 79468170 or 07542198888.

Youthlife is offering a residential programme for young people, aged from 11yrs, bereaved by suicide at the Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh from Fri 25th Sep 8pm until Sun 27th Seo @ 5pm. Tel 71377227

Bellaghy Woman’s Group Soft Furninshings Course will commence Thursday 24th Sep @ 7pm. Art Class will commence shortly. For details Tel 79386311/79386457/79386745

Bellaghy Youth Club Welcome all P3 to P7 Mon night 6.30pm –8.30pm - 1st years and upwards Wed night 7pm-9pm. Anyone interested in helping contact Kevin 07742760011.

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Eucharistic Minister
for Next Sunday.
Kathleen McErlain

Collectors for September:
Kevin Duffin & Fergal Duffin
ALTAR SOCIETY:
Mary Duffin & Jennifer O’Neill
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Reader for September
George Laverty

Taylorstown Cross Community Playgroup, Grange, Toomebridge are holding a Dinner and Dance to celebrate their 25th Anniversary. This special event is being held at Tullyglass House Hotel on Friday 23rd October, with tickets at £25 per person. Anyone wishing to buy tickets should call the Playgroup on 028 79659229(Daytime) or 0797 4724828(evening).
We welcome the whole community.

St Ergnat’s Lotto No’s 2, 14, 20, 21
£50 Brendan Marron
£25 Lisa Carey & Katie Bigmore
Club Brand: Please return your ideas for updating crest by Tuesday 29th between 7.30pm and 7pm at the club rooms, to coaches or committee members together with your name and contact number, this will form the basis of discussion for any change

C U Factor Singing Competition

The Credit Unions in Northern Ireland and Donegal are holding an X Factor style singing competition for 12 to 19 year olds. The overall winner will receive £1000. There are 16 heats and applications are available in local credit unions or online www.cufactor.com
Closing date 26th September.

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 commence Thurs 17th Sep 8-9.30pm.
40th Anniversary Ceili Sat 3rd Oct 9pm. Ardmore Ceili Band. Adm £5 inc buffet supper.

The Catholic Chaplaincy QUB will re-open with Sunday Mass on 27th Sept @ 8pm. Chaplains Food Bar and other Chaplaincy facilities will re-open on Mon 28th Sep @ 10am. Mon—Fri Mass at 12.15pm. Please remember to enrol with the chaplaincy as part of Queens on-line enrolment. Dedication of Studies Mass on Sun 12th Oct @ 8pm.
Check out our website www.qubcc.org

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