Sunday 21st September 2008

The generous love of God

“Why be envious because I am generous?” It is very difficult to tolerate begrudgers, those who forget the riches they have themselves and are forever complaining about what others have. We can so easily become like that. We have a call this week to get in touch with all the good things that are in our lives and to give thanks and praise to God and to each other. This is particularly important for the health and growth of every marriage relationship. The greatest temptation in marriage is to take each other for granted and so become dissatisfied. Criticism then enters into the relationship and becomes destructive. A couple needs to be generous with each other and give time regularly to count their blessings. This is also so important in family life where the pull can be towards ever more material things rather than a true appreciation of the treasure that is in each person. The parish can only be built on generosity also.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy.

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.

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

VIGIL MASS NEXT SATURDAY
Will feature the children of
St Mary’s P.S as they will take part in the Liturgy to celebrate the
commencement of the new school year

Children’s Liturgy
We appeal for new volunteers to enable us to sustain this activity at its present level. We also appeal to people involved in past years. Next meeting to plan ahead will be on
Thurs 25th Sept @ 8pm

The Parish Draw

The draw will commence on Monday 29th September for 35 weeks. Some promoters have still to collect their draw sheets, new promoters will be welcome. Draw cards must be returned to the Parish Office by Friday 19th Sept to allow time for them to be numbered. Due to bank regulations all cheques must be made
payable to St Mary’s Church.

Prayer Meetings on Wednesdays
@ 8pm in the Prayer Room

Fr Magill's Mission in Burma.
The Annual Church Gate
Collection to support Fr Magill’s mission will be taken up at all masses next weekend 27th & 28th September.
Your generosity would be greatly appreciated

IHCPT—Young People’s Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Easter 2009.
The Irish Pilgrimage Trust welcomes applications from young people with
A physical disability or illness (aged 11—18),A learning disability (aged 11-21)
Physical disability (18-25), Learning disability (21-30). Also family groups for very seriously ill children under 9yrs accompanied by parent or close relative.
The IHCPT covers the cost of those young people selected to travel.
If you are interested contact Therese 07736799119 or Damian 07968312770
Closing date is 31st October 2008.

We welcome into God’s Family through Baptism:
Sean Fintan Lee, Mullaghboy Rd.

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

Congratulations
to
Michelle McGuckin & Desmond Doherty
John McGrath & Brigid McKenna
Kathleen Law & Declan McKenna
All recently married.

Weddings:
Weddings must be confirmed in
Person. If a wedding is postponed or cancelled please let us know right away.

University Students—The Catholic Chaplaincy @ Queen’s Belfast.
28, Elmwood Ave, reopens Sun 28th Sept for 8pm Mass. The Chaplains’ café and the rest of the Chaplaincy facilities reopen Mon 29th Sep @ 9am.
Daily Mass Mon to Frid 12.15pm Sun Mass 12noon & 8pm
Welcome night for all new students: Wednesday 8th Oct @ 7pm
Dedication of Studies Mass: Sunday 12th Oct @ 8pm

Altar Servers:
Weekdays: Ryan McPeake Vigil::Aimee McGoldrick
9.00am: T J McErlean 11.30: Peter Stuart

Readers for the month of September
Vigil Mass: Shaunagh Marie Diamond 9.00am: Brigid Scullion
11.30am: Madeline Scullion

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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Weekend of 27th & 28th September

Vigil: Margaret Diamond, Margaret Larkin, Pius Diamond.
9.00am: Hannah Magee, Jean McGoldrick, Kevin Toner.
11.30am: Philomena Cassidy, Pat Brennan, Carmel Scullion.

Weekdays: week commencing 21st Sept:

Mornng: Ann Scullion Evening: Pauline McGoldricvk

Church cleaners for September
Brenda Brown, Mairead McErlean, Caroline McErlean, Jeanette Brown

ALTAR SOCIETY: SEPTEMBER
Marie Glancy & Mary Diamond

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
Vigil Mass 9.00 am 11.30am.
John Diamond Stephen McNally Rory Craig
Sean Higgins John Stewart Pat McErlean
(Downings Rd)
Paddy Oliver
Scullion Michael Larkin

Anniversaries

Nan McGaughey, John McTaggart, Jim Kealey, John Kearney,

Patrick McCrystal, Willie McGuckin, Donal Bradley,

Tommy, Annie & Lizzie McFall

Wolfe Tones Bellaghy G.A. C.

Camogie Notes: Night at the Races followed by disco in
Bellaghy GAA Club on Friday 26th September.
Doors open 9pm. Admission Free

Dancing Class Tuesdays at 7pm. New members welcome.

Comhaltas Notes: Advance Notice—Classes resume Frid 3 Oct @ 7pm in GAA Club. Registration for classes Frid 19th & 26th Sep 7pm—8pm.
All pupils must register . Not registered no class!!

Sat 27th Sep Meal for All Ireland winners—McNally’s Inn @ 7pm sharp.

This is to be followed by concert and monster session in GAA Club to which everyone is welcome.

DUE TO ROADWORKS VEHICLE ACCESS TO GAA CLUB IS NOW VIA DRUMANEE ROAD.

St John Bosco Youth Club

Dancing Class: Mondays at 7pm.
Tuesday 23rd Registration for all members 7pm –8pm.

Bellaghy Women’s Group Health Programme: commences 25th Sept
7pm—9pm with a 2 hr talk on Stress Management in the Old School Centre. Other activity courses including healthy cooking/eating will follow.
For details tel 07974955032 or 79386745

Speech & Drama Tuition for all age groups by qualified teacher.
Castledawson, Bellaghy, Magherafelt area. Contact 07756437284.

Brenda Kelly (nee Murray) - School of Dancing

Brenda who has recently qualified as an Irish Dancing Teacher will be commencing Classes in Ballymaguigan on Mon 15th Sept @ 6pm and Clady on Frid 19th Sept @ 6.30pm. For details contact 028 79387082.

Bellaghy Parent/Toddler Community Group: The Toddler Group has recommenced in St Mary’s Primary School every Tuesday 9am—11am. All carers of children welcome.

Lifeline Helpline : No matter what your age or where you live in N.I. if you or someone you know is in distress or despair, Lifeline have counsellors available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. TEL NO 0808 808 8000
Calls are free from landlines & mobiles

Spirituality Course A one year Practical Theology course,
“Points of Intersection” will be held in Thornhill Centre each Monday from 7.30—9.30pm commencing 6th October2008. Further details Tel 028 71351233

Pilgrimage to Holy Land Sept 2009
Direct flights from Belfast 11 days 1395euros (currently £975stg)
Spiritual directors Fr. Miko Poter & Fr. Gerry Sweeney, Killyclogher
Saving scheme in operation
Details contact Charlie Gillespie 07533330756

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

Wednesday nights—WHIST

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Edmond O’Donnell

Reader for September
George Laverty

Collectors for September:
Kevin Duffin & Fergal Duffin.

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Mary Duffin & Jennifer O'Neill

Masses in St Joseph’s
Masses only on Sundays in
St Joseph’s until renovations are completed—no Masses on
1st Friday’s. Sorry for the inconvenience.

St Ergnat’s G.A.C

Lotto No’s: 3, 16, 17, 21
£50 Evelyn Madden
£25 Joe McBride & Kevin Marron

Next weeks jackpot £650

Coaches meeting 30th Sept @ 7.30pm all coaches to attend plus anyone interested in coaching or helping next year.

Alzheimer’s Society

Caring for someone with dementia? Then come to the Carer Support Group on Fourth Thursday of Every Month @ Magherafelt Day Centre 7.30pm. Tel 028 8676 5888

Adult Ceili Dancing Classes, Dunloy
Classes resume on Thursday 25th Sept @ 7.30pm in the Comhaltas Hall Dunloy

Children in Crossfire are recruiting 15
enthusiastic people to sign up to the
Barcelona Half Marathon in February 2009.

A £100 registration fee is requested and minimum sponsorship applies. Tel Sarah Gallagher 028 71269898 or
sarah.gallagher@childrenincrossfire.org

Rally for Life a massive pro-life rally will be held @ Stormont on Sat 18th Oct. If you can help distribute leaflets tel 90278484.

The Parish Draw:

The draw will commence 29th September for 35 weeks.
Promoters may collect their draw cards from the Parish Office. Cards must be returned to the Office by Frid 19th Sept to allow time for them to be numbered.

Reminder: Due to bank
regulations any cheques for the Parish Draw must be made
payable to St Mary’s Church

CFL Computer Training Bannside Open days at Community Focus
Learning, try out computers at Ballymena & Portglenone.
For details Tel Mary 25821184

Workshop on Marriage
Renew your wedding vows. Marriage Encounter is a weekend away
(Frid 8pm to Sun 5pm)
for married couples with a stable relationship.
26th—28th Sep
Drummond Hotel, Ballykelly.
028 71350612

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.

Glad that the “Derry Post” has at last picked up on this Info. This has been the way since 1981 when New Cemetery was opened. Bosses of Bellaghy Cemetery take a bow!