Sunday 22nd June 2008

The 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Do not be afraid

Jesus said: “Do not be afraid.” In the Scriptures, fear is identified as the single greatest enemy of life and love. That statement “do not be afraid” is spoken 365 times in the Scriptures. The greatest fear that grips people is of what it is going to cost to really believe, to love, to enjoy. Fear of the cost can make us set limits to our love. And fear can make us set limits to our willingness to let God into our lives. As always, we need to think about this word of Christ in terms of the relationships of our lives and our faith. In every community very many people don’t get involved in anything other than the minimum. This doesn’t mean that these people are bad natured but it is mostly because of this fear. Men particularly are afraid of developing the intimate relationships of marriage and family life for the same reason – they are afraid of the cost to themselves and they miss out on the rewards. Listen to Christ’s word this week.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy.

Mass Times
Mon & Frid 7.30pm
Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.30am
Vigil (Sat) 6.30pm
Sun 9am & 11.30am

The wedding mass @ 1pm on Thursday will be the mass of the day.

We welcome into God’s Family through Baptism: Pascal Martin Kelly, Bawnmore. Anna Rose McFaul, Ballynease Rd. Aoife Marie Doherty, Deerpark Rd. Cayden Luke Gribbin, Scribe Rd Congratulations To Fiona McAllister & Alan Blanche who were married recently.

Confessions
Frid 7pm—7.20pm
Sat 6pm—6.20pm
First Frid after Thurs morning mass & 1st Frid 7pm—7.20pm

Weekend 5th & 6th July

Family Mass @ 6.30pm in St Mary’s
Family Mass @ 10am in St Joseph’s

Blessing of the graves 6th July:
Ballyscullion., after 10am mass
Bellaghy, 7.30pm.

Forty Hours Adoration: after vigil mass until Benediction 6.30pm Sun.

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.

Gold/Silver Pioneer Pins
Anyone who thinks that they are due to receive either pin
should let Fr Dolan know as soon as possible.

There will be a meeting on Friday 27th June @ 8pm in the Prayer Room for all who are interested in stewarding in the Car Park. Help would be greatly appreciated.

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

Derry Diocesan Society:
We have received notification that the registration fee for
inclusion into the DDS will be £20. This will take effect from 30th June 2008.

Two adorers required for First Friday Blessed Sacrament
adoration rota.
One for 1pm—1.30pm & one for 6.30pm—7.00pm.
If available please contact Fr Dolan.

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

Children Liturgy Teams;
Vigil: Anne Scullion, Kathleen O’Neill, Margaret McCartney
11.30am: Clare Quinn, Madeline Scullion, Gemma Quinn

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Next Weekend of 21st & 22nd June
Vigil: Barry Duffin, Elizabeth Davidson, Shauna Higgins.
9.00am: Hannah Magee, Jean McGoldrick, Gerry Diamond.
11.30am: Josephine Brennan, Kathleen O’Neill, Carmel Scullion.
Weekdays: Week commencing 22nd June
Morning: Betty Campbell Evening: Carmel Scullion.

Church cleaners for June
Sharon McQuaid, Anne Gribbin,
Patricia Stockman, Imelda Kearney.

ALTAR SOCIETY: JUNE
Teresa & Kathleen McQuillan

Readers for the month of June
Vigil Mass: Sarah Devlin 9.00am: Teresa Diamond 11.30am: Roisin Hughes

Daily Readers (June)
Mon: Teresa O’Hagan Tues: Pauline Cassidy Wed: Tom Scullion
Thurs: Moira Kearney Friday: Marie Kilpatrick.

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

Vigil Mass: John Patrick Glackin, Eddie Friel, Seamus Gribben
9.00am: Sean McCloy, Pat Brown
11.30am: Henry Doherty, Paddy Loughlin, ConorDoherty

Anniversaries: Jenny O’Neill, Roseanne O’Neill .Elizabeth Cassidy, Barbara McCartney, Kathleen McErlean

St John Bosco Youth Club
Tuesday: Under 12’s 6.30pm—8.30pm
Wednesday: over 12’s 7pm-9pm Thursday: over 12’s 7pm-9pm
Dancing Class: Over for the summer will resume in September

St Malachy’s Castledawson
Lotto No’s 5, 7, 8, 12. No winner £25 each to
Dara Shivers & Anthony Devlin. Jackpot next week £2,300

UMBRA CLOTHING COLLECTION
Lorry will be at the Parochial Hall on Thurs 26th June up until 12noon. All types of dry clean clothing may be donated

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

W.I. Trip to Ballymena, Glens of Antrim, Portstewart & Coleraine on Thurs 26th June, leaving Bellaghy @ 10.00am. Some seats still available. Tel 79386826

North West Regional College offering new part-time courses commencing Sept 2008. For a copy of the prospectus call 028 71276022.

“SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT” by Seamus Heaney
Bellaghy Bawn have some signed copies of this limited edition book for sale. Further details from Pat Brennan 79386812

Knock Summer Youth Festival: 24th—27th July, Our lady’s Shrine, Knock, Co Mayo. 18-35yrs for more info & to book your place contact 0035394 9388100 or check www.knock-shrine.ie/youthministry

Parochial Hall Activities:

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

Wednesday nights—WHIST

Indoor Car Boot Sale There will be one off car boot sale on Sat 28th June 1pm-3pm. Tables £5. Bric a Brac, Fresh Flowers etc. Everyone welcome.

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Reader for June
Mary Duffin

Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Kathleen McErlain

Collectors for June:
Chris Duffin & Seamus Duffin.

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Alice Scullion & Lucinda McGlinchey.

St Ergnat’s

Meeting for all those interested in helping at fun day in July, in clubrooms Wednesday @ 8.30pm. Names should also be given to Elaine Kelly if you are interested but unable to attend.

6 week Summer Drama Class from 28th June in Sean O’Leary’s Hall, Newbridge for children 5yrs+ tel 07515122255

Antrim Walk 2008 Sat 20th Sept

11am from Antrim Stadium choice of
10 mile walk, 6mile walk or children’s
nature trail plus free BBQ. Adult £10
Child £ 4. Family £20
Proceeds in aid of Macmillan Cancer

Parish Draw Winners ( week 35).

£500 Kathy McPeake, Culbane Rd 1524 Ann McErlean
£200 Margaret Graham, Ballyscullion 2924 Mary Duffin
£200 D & A Flanagan, Hunters Pk 2095 Eileen Flanagan
£100 R & A Keenan, San Francisco 1186 Mary McGovern

Summer Piano Tuition For beginners to advanced level practical and theory. Contact Clare on 07756437284

Book Launch in Bellaghy Bawn on Wed 25th June @ 7.30pm.
“The other one” by Sean McCloy

Weekend Trip to Eddie Stones @ Clonfort On Sat 28th & Knock on Sun 29th. Tel 79650219 or 86737954 for details.

St Benedicts College asks all
yr 12 pupils to return all
textbooks ASAP.

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

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.

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!