Sunday 25th May 2008

The Body & Blood of Christ

“Anyone who eats this bread will live forever”. Only the young believe that they will live forever. As we grow older we become aware of how short life is. Jesus, however, comes down on the side of the young. He calls on us to stay young, to be like children, to hope and to dream. And he gives us the way to do that – the way of love. For people who are married, it is vitally important that they keep their love for each other fresh and alive so that they can remain young no matter what age they are. It is also so important to keep family life as a wonderful adventure so that all those who are part of it can know the wonder of life. Jesus gives us the ultimate pledge of his love, his Body and Blood in the Eucharist, the Sacrament of eternal life and youthfulness. This extraordinary gift is celebrated in a special way in the parish community. The test of how truly we celebrate it is how alive our parish is.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

O Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit
One God, God of truth, peace and justice.
Open our minds.
Enlighten our spirits.
Lead us to welcome the spirit of truth in our churches
That it may guide us towards true peace. Amen

St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy.

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 Frid after Thurs morning mass & 1st Frid 7pm—7.20pm

Weekly Prayer Meeting
on Wednesdays @ 8pm in the Prayer Room. All are welcome

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.

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

Cemetery Sunday: Sun 6th July

Last Week’s Collection;
£2266.00 Thank You

Two adorers are required for
First Friday Blessed Sacrament adoration rota
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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Next Weekend of 31st May & 1st June
Vigil: Gertrude Toner, Barry Cassidy, Ronan McErlean.
9.00am: Tom O’Kane, Dympna Gallagher, Pauline McGoldrick.
11.30am: Pat Henry, Madeline Scullion, Aisling Doherty.

Weekdays: Week commencing 1st June
Morning: Elizabeth Davidson Evening: Pauline McGoldrick.

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.

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

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, Kevin Doherty

Deaths

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of
Brendan Laverty who died recently.

Anniversaries:

Jeannie Loughlin, Barney Scullion, Danny McMullan, Margo Devlin
Rosemarie Cassidy, Brigid McErlean, Mary Donnelly, Freddie Gallagher, Pearse Doherty, Rosemary McCloy, Christy Loughrey, Thomas & Mickey McFall, James & Thomas Blue.

Congratulations
To Cathy Scullion & Ruud Van Ham
who were married recently

Youth Trip to Lourdes July 16th –21st
Diocesan Trip for 2 Youth Groups,
14-15 years will have a set programme & the World Day Group 18-35years will be involved in the official programme for WYD.
Closing date for applications is 30th May.
Cost £449 all inclusive. Please contact the
Pilgrimage Office 71260293 or
Youth Coordinator 71264087

Wolfe Tones Bellaghy G.A. C.

GAA Notes: Lotto No.s 1, 6, 19, 20. D Cassidy, B McPeake & J McPeake. Next week’s Jackpot £2,700.

Due to maintenance being carried out at the Sean de Brun park all managers of football teams and Camogie teams are asked to keep
Their players off the pitch.

Dancing Class: Tuesdays @ 7pm All new members welcome.
Co Derry CCE Notes:

Derry County Fleadh—Dungiven—Weekend 6th, 7th & 8th June.
Branch Trip to Donegal Gaeltacht on Sat 5th July for details contact Edele Quinn

St John Bosco Youth Club
Dancing Class: Mondays @ 7pm
Tuesday: Under 12’s 6.30pm—8.30pm
Wednesday: over 12’s 7pm-9pm Thursday: over 12’s 7pm-9pm

Engaged? Getting married within the next year?
An engaged encounter weekend is a recognised form of marriage preparation. It is a communication workshop designed for couples preparing for marriage. The weekend is non residential and will take place in the Thornhill Centre, Derry on 14th & 15th June. Early booking is advised. Tel 028 71350612 or 028 27638512 after 4.30pm

St Malachy’s Castledawson
Lotto No’s 1, 2, 5, 15. No winner £25 each to
Colm Dickson, Glenravel & George Kingham, Toomebridge.
Jackpot next week £1,900.

Mid Ulster Women’s Network are hosting a book launch

“Moments in Time”

Memories and reflections of rural women in Mid Ulster, in Ballyronan Marina on Thursday 29th May @ 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Marathon Men help Sudan Mission
Fr Tom McDonnell on behalf of St Patrick’s Mission has written to thank Kieran, Dominic & Jim, their families and friends who supported them so generously in raising the
large sum of £4866.00

Mass of the Sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place on Tues 27th May @ 8pm in the Carmelite Retreat Centre.

Lough Neagh Feis: Verse speaking competitions will take place on Sat 14th June @ Ballyronan Marina commencing 12.30pm with Nursery Section also competitions for Primary and Post Primary children. For further details contact
Margaret Keenan 028 794689018

Fior Ceili in Ballymoney Dunloy ceili Club will host a community Ceili in Ballymoney Parochial Hall in aid of Our Lady & St Patrick’s Renovation Fund on Sat 31st May @ 9.30pm.

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.

Next Blood Donation Session
Will be on Friday 13th June
3pm—4.30pm & 5.45pm—8pm

BELLAGHY HAS TALENT
A night of entertainment on Sun 25th May @ 8.00pm in Parochial Hall.
Proceeds in aid of
Friends of Africa

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
Lotto No’s: 1, 5, 8, 11
£50 S Harkin, £25 D Laverty & Weir Family Jackpot next week £2300
No Sunday Training today.
Cul Canp 4th—8th Aug 7-14yrs application forms from coaches & Michelle must be returned by 1st June @ 11.30am.
Fixtures
25th Glenavy v Seniors 3pm,
Reserves v All Saints 1.30pm,
All Saints v Ladies Seniors 6pm
27th Minor v Sean Stinson’s 7.30pm
28th Senior v Sarsfields 7.15pm
Lisburn v Reserve 7pm

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

Parish Draw Winners ( week 31).

£500 Caoimhe Scullion, L’beg Rd 2283 Maura McTaggart
£200 Joanne Cassidy, Birchwood 2145 Jean McGoldrick
£200 Bronagh McGahey, B’dermott 2341 Marian Diamond
£100 Sean McCorry, Gulladuff Rd 1931 Maura McCorry

The Weaver’s Path
A short publication of prose & verse (with photos) containing stories/poems about things of local interest from the past. Written/produced by Patsy McErlean available from local shops.

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.