Sunday 24th May 2009

The Ascension of Christ into Heaven

Jesus said to his disciples: "Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation". Because of all that has been happening in the Church in recent years we can feel despondent about the future. Today's feast of joy and gladness is a call to us to look up with confidence and know the power of Christ for the world in which we live. In spite of the sinfulness of his people, Christ is at work and can overcome. Our task is to let the world know his love and his salvation, not just by word but especially by the way we live with joy and hope and love. Although these qualities are best developed in our homes and families, they need to be seen and experienced in our parish community. This can only happen when we are all taking our responsibility for the health and well-being of our parish and its future.

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.

Give thanks to God for he is good: His love is everlasting.
Give thanks to the God of gods: His love is everlasting.
Give thanks to the Lord of Lords: His love is everlasting.
He alone performs great marvels: His love is everlasting.
His wisdom made the heavens and the earth:
He made the sun, the moon and the stars: His love is everlasting.

24th May 2009 Ascension Of The Lord

St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy

Mass Times

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

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.

We welcome into God’s Family through Baptism:
Anna McBride, Leitrim Road.

First Communion: Saturday 6th June @ 11am

Cemetery Sunday: Sun 5th July @ 7.30pm

St Mary’s Primary School—New Principal

We wish Mrs Ita McMullan every good wish on her appointment and every success to herself and the staff for the years ahead. She succeeds Mrs Eileen Donaghy who had been principal since 1999, retired due to ill health. We assure Mrs Donaghy of our prayers for a full recovery.

Diocesan Youth Mass & Blessing for Young Drivers. On Pentecost Sunday, 31st May in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Rd, Waterside, Derry at 7pm.

All young drivers are invited to bring their license or car keys to this Mass for a special blessing. “Rejoice” the Diocesan Youth Choir will lead the Music and Bishop Hegarty will be the main celebrant.
Refreshments will be served in the parish centre after Mass.
Everyone welcome

Anniversaries

Margaret Donnelly, Jeannie Loughlin, Christie Loughrey, Mary Donnelly, Annie McCloy, Pearse Doherty, Thomas McFall, Rosemarie Cassidy, Brigid McErlean, Margaret Boorman, Margo Devlin, Danny McMullan

Altar Servers:

W’days: R McPeake Vigil: A McGoldrick
9am: TJ McErlean 11.30am: P Stuart

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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Weekend of 30th & 31st May
Vigil: Gerry Diamond, John O’Hagan, Elizabeth Davidson, Shauna Higgins.

9.00am: Celine McCann, Margaret J Diamond, Isobel Diamond.

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

Weekdays: week commencing 24th May.
Morning: Pat Henry Evening : Patrick Brennan

Eucharistic Ministers

Due to change re: sign of peace we ask that the Ministers would come to the altar at the conclusion of the ‘Our Father’

ALTAR SOCIETY: Teresa & Kathleen McQuillan
Church cleaners for June: Sharon McQuaid, Anne Gribbin,
Patricia Stockman, Imelda Kearney

Park Attendants:
June—Michael Larkin & John Stewart.

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

Vigil Mass 9.00 am 11.30am.
John Patrick Glackin Vincent Loughlin Henry Doherty
Eddie Friel Pat Brown Paddy Loughlin
Seamus Gribbin Kevin Doherty

Children’s Liturgy Teams May

Vigil: Kathleen O’Neill, Rosemary Scullion, Margaret McCartney.
11.30am: Anne Scullion, Mary Brown, Margaret Diamond.

No children’s Liturgy on weekend 5/6 June.

Parish Draw Winners ( Wk. 32).

£500 Jean McGoldrick, Springfield Pk 1711 J McGoldrick
£200 Margaret McMullan, Deerpark Rd 1094 Kathleen Diamond
£200 Claire McWilliams, St Mary’s PS 1838 Maura McCloy
£100 Marie Kearney, B’Scullion Rd 1993 Bridie Brown
Promoters please note there will be no draw on
Monday 25th May.

St John Bosvo Youth Club

Dancing Class: Mondays at 7pm. Tuesday: Under 12’s 6.30pm-8.30pm
Wednesday: over 12’s 7pm—9pm Thursday: over 12’s 7pm—9pm

Termonbacca Community Fun day Sunday 31st may.We would be grateful for any donations of clothes, toys, books etc. Tel 71262512 during office hours

St Malachy’s Castledawson

Monday 18th Lotto Nos. 3, 6, 16 & 2

Lucky Dips £25 to Aelish McGovern & Martin Heaney .
Jackpot next week £2200.

St. Mary’s College , Clady 1971 School Reunion
on Saturday 6th June @ 7.30pm in The Wild Duck Inn, Portglenone.
For further details contact Rosemary 07789458703

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock (this year marks the 130th Anniversary of the Apparitions) on Sunday 7th June at 2.30pm led by Most Rev Bishop Seamus Hegarty. Anyone who has poor mobility or in need of assistance please call the Pilgrimage Office 71260293. Staff from Lourdes Hospitalite will be available to provide care.

Music at Knock Any individual, choir members or musicians who would like to contribute to the music at Knock on Sun 7th June please call Sr Perpetua on 71351233 for music and rehearsal details.

Our Lady’s School of Evangelisation, Knock are now inviting applications for Sept 2009. It is a unique opportunity for any young person to experience during a career break or gap year. Tel 0035394 9388245 / www.olseknock.com

Parochial Hall Activities

Monday @ 8.30pm -
BINGO Lines £20.Houses £40
Commencing 2nd Feb
Snowball on last house £500 NOW on 44 numbers or £200 on usual full house.
Books £7. Flyer £1Wed nights—WHIST
Ceili Classes resume September

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Eucharistic Minister for Next Sunday.
Gerard Trainor

Collectors for June:

Chris Duffin & Seamus Duffin

ALTAR SOCIETY

Alice Scullion & Lucinda McGlinchey

Reader for June

Lorna Trainor

We appeal for volunteers for various groups in and around the Chapel.

St Ergnat’s GAC

Lotto 3-7-12-18
Jackpot now £2550
£50 S Mc Greevy
£25 Chris Neeson
£25 Marie Neeson

Events
Tuesdays 7-8pm Irish singing
Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm
Irish Language , Fiddle
Saturday 11-12pm Tin Whistle

BELLAGHY’S GOT MORE TALENT

On Sun 24th May 2009 in the
Parochial Hall.
Anyone wanting to take part telephone 79386752 7pm –9pm

Bellaghy Comhaltas Notes: The County Fleadh will be held in Ballinascreen on Sat 6th June. Competitions in St Colm’s High School for all ages begin at 10am sharp. Youth Concert on Sun 7th in St Colm’s High School @ 3pm.
Come and enjoy a good weekend.

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.