Sunday 24th February 2008

Third Sunday of Lent

Reflection

“Worship in spirit and in truth”

In the season of Lent we express our faith through outward signs – ashes, attending Mass, making sacrifices. These represent our commitment to what God really wants: a change of heart, true repentance and the renewal of our faith. The spirit of Lent is reflected in what happens within us, so that we come to the celebration of Easter with hearts and lives open to the joy which the Risen Lord brings.

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 Friday after Thursday morning mass & 1st Frid 7pm—7.20pm

Stations of the Cross after 7.30pm Mass on Mondays & Fridays

Pre Marriage Course
We are currently making
arrangements and hope to be able to confirm dates in the next week or two. It will most likely involve two Tuesday evenings in April.

The Vigil Mass next Saturday will be offered for the
deceased members of the DDS

Irish Pilgrimage Trust Church Door Collection (IHCPT)
This collection will take place Next Weekend at all Masses in the parish. Every year this organisation arranges a pilgrimage to Lourdes at Easter for Sick Children.

The VOLUNTEER Helpers PAY THEIR OWN EXPENSES .

This year the fundraising target for children fares is approximately £9000. Any donations you could make will be greatly appreciated. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered by the Children in Lourdes for your Intentions. Thank You

Confirmation : Sun 20th April @ 11.30am
First Communion: Sat 26th April
Cemetery Sunday: Sun 6th July

Last week’s Church Collection - £ 2,235.00

Trocaire Boxes are available from the Chapel.
The focus this year is the effect Climate Change is having on the
developing world.

Prayer Meeting: Wednesdays @ 8pm in the Prayer Room.

150th Anniversary of the Apparitions at Lourdes
The Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place
16th—21st July 2008. Fare £449.00.
Application forms are available from the Parish Office or from the Diocesan Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop St, Derry.
Booking forms for pilgrims who are sick or in need of care/help are only available from the Pilgrimage Office.Tel 71 260293 Thursdays 11am—2pm and Saturdays 11am—1pm and 2pm—4pm

Special Diocesan Mass
The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with special needs, and their families and friends, will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh, Derry on Saturday 12th April 2008. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion at this Mass please contact the Catechetical Centre on 028 71264087.

Pilgrimage To Medjugorje 4th Oct—12th Oct 2008
3 nights in Medjugorje B & B and evening meal. 4 nights in Rome B & B. Flying from Knock Airport return via Belfast International Airport. Price £699. For further information contact Martina O’Neill 02871358519

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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Next Weekend of 1st & 2nd March
Vigil: Gertrude Toner, Pauline McGoldrick, Barry Cassidy, Colette Glackin.
9.00am: Tom O’Kane, Dympna Gallagher, Gerry Diamond
11.30am: Pat Henry, Patsy O’Neill, Madeline Scullion.

Weekdays: Week commencing 2nd March
Morning: Pat Henry Evening: Carmel Scullion.

Church cleaners for March
Anne McErlean, Betty Doherty,
Ann Loughlin, Noeleen Heaney

ALTAR SOCIETY: MARCH
Kathleen McGahey & Maureen Cassidy

Readers for the month of March
Vigil Mass: Teresa O’Hagan 9.00am: Brigid Scullion 11.30am: Sheila Fullerton

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

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH
Vigil Mass: Patsy McErlean(Ballynease Rd), Brendan McGoldrick
9.00am: Vincent Loughlin, Sean Larkin
11.30am: Patsy McErlean (b’Macombs Rd), James A Kearney, Brendan Loughlin

Children’s Liturgy Teams for February:
Vigil: Patricia Larkin, Megan Larkin & Bernie Quigley.
11.30am: Claire Diamond, Louise Campbell. & Anne Scullion.

Meeting of Readers and Eucharistic Ministers on Sunday 9th March @ 6.30pm

Deaths:
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family & friends of
Maggie Hughes, who died recently.

Anniversaries:
Brigid Boyle, Enda Scullion, Annie Quinn,
Annie McCann, Patrick & Bernard Quinn.

We welcome into God’s family through Baptism:
Finn Anthony Mackle, Portglenone.
Dara Patrick Steele, B’scullion Rd.
Jasmine Tres McDonnell, Beatrice Villas

Congratulations
To Aine Weir & Adam Wallace who were married recently.

Wolfe Tones Bellaghy G.A. C.

GAA Notes: Lotto No’s: 8, 9, 13, 14 . £20 each to
O Hughes, S-A Diamond, C Gallagher
Next Weeks Jackpot £2100.00
Club Membership now due contact M McCloy 79386501.
Camogie Meeting: on Wednesday 27th Feb @ 7.15pm.
Dancing Class: Tuesdays @ 7pm All new members welcome
St John Bosco Youth Club
Dancing Class: Monday’s @ 7pm Tuesday: Under 12’s 6.30pm—8.30pm
Wednesday: over 12’s 7pm-9pm Thursday: over 12’s 7pm-9pm

St Malachy’s Castledawson

Lotto No’s 5, 11, 15, 17 £25 each to
Brendan Heaney & Eamon Heaney. Jackpot next week £600.

A one day retreat for Senior Citizens from Derry & surrounding areas in the Carmelite Retreat Centre on Wed 5th March. 10.30am—5pm £12 incl four course lunch. Tel 71262512 during office hours.

Mass of the Sick on Tues 26th Feb @ 8pm in Carmelite Retreat centre.

Table Quiz
Ciaran & Dominic Doherty are holding this quiz on Frid 7th March @ 8.30pm in Jackie’s Bar, with Kevin Toner and John Henry as Quizmasters. All proceeds in aid of Sudan Missions

N.I.A.P.A. FARMERS MEETING on Tues 26th Feb in Toome House @ 8.30pm. Discussion on nitrates, proposed new capital grant scheme etc.

Umbra Collection - Kitui (Kenya)
on Saturday 1st March before
12 noon at St Mary’s Parochial Hall Car Park. All clean & dry clothing, bed linen, towels & shoes. Your
contributions will go raise funds for “The Education Fund for Orphans”

Workshop on Marriage:
Marriage Encounter is a weekend away (Frid 8pm—Sun 5pm) for married couples of all ages to explore in
complete privacy, how to come to a deeper mutual understanding of each other.
28-30th March Dromantine Centre, Newry.
18-20th April Emmaus Centre, Swords
Phone 028 90 626503 or
www.marriageencounterireland.ie

Gift Voucher for Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes—Vouchers are available from the Pilgrimage Office 028 71260293 Tues & Thurs 11am—2pm and
Sat 11am—1pm & 2pm—4pm

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Kathleen McErlain

Reader for March
Pearse O’Donnell

Collectors for March:
Edmond O’Donnell & Benny Duffin.

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Claire Duffin & Mary Duffin.

St Ergnat’s

Lotto No’s: 14, 15, 19, 23. £50 C Carey £25 McQuade &
P Marron. Next Weeks Jackpot £1650.
Night At The Races (fundraising event) Mon 24th March in Tumbledown Bar Moneyglass @ 8pm. Everyone welcome.

ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH,

FAR BALLYSCULLION:

Construction works are to be carried out at the Church, including
re-roofing, internal alterations and electrical/lighting works. It is
anticipated that tenders will be invited from a select list of building
contractors during March 2008.

Building Contractors and Electrical Sub-Contractors who wish to be
considered for inclusion in the select list should write, fax or email to F.M. Corr & Associates, Chartered Architects,1 Bayview Terrace,
Derry. BT48 7EE. Fax 02871 371985 email nfo@fmcorrarchitects.com expressing their interest, this to be received not later than Tuesday 26th February 2008. Further information may be sought from contractors expressing an interest.

Parish Draw Winners ( week 19).
Prize Winners No’s Promoter
£500 Hanna Birt, B’nease Rd 1579 Marian O’Neill
£200 L & B McCallion, B’macombs Rd 2234 Teresa Laverty
£200 Frank Scullion, L’beg Rd 2291 Maura McTaggart
£100 Maureen Friel, William St 2453 Maureen Friel

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

Wednesday nights—WHIST

Youth 2000 Festival
In St Pius X High School Frid 29th Feb—Sun 2nd Mar aged 16—35.
The weekend includes talks, music, youth masses etc. Residential so please bring a sleeping bag!
Contact Martin 07858523141 or
check www.youth2000.ie

Reunion of Pupils of St Mary’s P.S Greenlough & St Mary’s
Intermediate School Clady in the year 1965-1966
Reunion of the P7 class which left St Mary’s PS in 1965 also those who started St Mary’s Clady in 1965-1966. All teachers of that time are also invited. The reunion will take place in St Mary’s College Clady on Sat 1st March. Please contact Rose Laverty 79386233/07787741751, Mary McGoldrick 79386346/07809693883, Dolores O’Neill 25820199,
Eoin Og McErlean 25821288 or Margaret Darragh 003531 8203649

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.