Sunday 29th June 2008

The Feast of St Peter & St Paul

Jesus put this question to his disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” That would not seem like a question that we would be able to answer today. But for us it can be translated into the question of: “where do people look for their happiness, their fulfilment, their hope?” Everyone is looking for these in their lives, some in very strange places. The second question Jesus asks is: “Who do you say I am?” And Peter answers: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” The core of our Christian faith is that Jesus is the only one who can teach us true human living. He teaches it very clearly as the way of love. That is the only way to happiness and fulfilment and hope – the only way to the fullness of life. This has huge implications for us in marriage, the sacrament of love; in family life, the school of love; and in our faith community, the prophet of love. The practice of our faith is measured mainly by how we love God with our whole hearts and how we love one another.

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

Friday is First Friday.

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

Weekend 5th & 6th July

Weekend of Family Prayer

Begins with a Family Mass (Vigil) @ 6.30pm next Saturday 5th July. All are encouraged to come.

A Petition Tree has been Placed beside the Altar. Everyone is invited to place their special intentions on the tree. These will be included in the Liturgy of the mass.

A Commemorative Candle will be given, one to each family at the mass. This candle can be used in the home for times of special prayer.

Forty Hours Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins after the Family Mass and continues right through until Sunday evening when it concludes with Devotions @6.30pm

The weekend of prayer concludes with Prayer for the dead and the Blessing of the Graves @7.30 pm

Blessing of Graves in Ballyscullion immediately after mass next Sunday 6th July

FAMILY MASS (Next Sat Evening)
Would everyone taking part in the Offertory Procession, Prayers of the Faithful and Communion Reflection please come to a short meeting in tha Chapel after 7.30 pm mass next Friday 4th July

FORTY HOURD ADORATION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT. :- a sheet is available in the Sacristy for those who wish to put down their names to spend a time of adoration. It is important to have someone there at all times day/night.

First Friday Adoration Of the Blessed Sacrament
one adorer is required from 11.00– 11.30. If available contact Fr Dolan

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

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.

Altar Servers:
Weekdays: Jade Scullion

Vigil: Caoilte Milne

9.00am: Sorcha Larkin

11.30: Joseph Quigley

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

Congratulations
To
Pamela O’Neill & Ronan Devlin
who were married recently.

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

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 July
Anne Hughes, Colette McPeake, Patsy Henry,
Philomena Larkin, Mary Breslin.

ALTAR SOCIETY: JULY
Pauline O’Reilly & Alice McElwee

Readers for the month of July
Vigil Mass: Kieran Ferran
9.00am: Anne Scullion 11.30am: Sarah Diver

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

Anniversaries: Elizabeth Cassidy, Kathleen McErlean. Barbara McCartney, Brian Toner, Nora White, Desmond Henry,Pat Scullion, Teresa Daimond, Jim Brennan, Eddie Scullion, Patricia Walls, Lily Brown


COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY

Vigil Mass
Liam McCorry, Paddy Mackle

9.00 am
Francis Hughes, John Murphy

11.30am.
Fintan Lee, Brian Muldoon, Paul McKenna

Wolfe Tones Bellaghy G.A. C.
GAA Notes:
Lotto Nos: 1,3, 11, 1 9. Winners: M Lee, A Shaw, E Scullion£50 to Chris Toner. Next Week’s Jackpot £3,200
Anyone wishing to buy DVD of Presentation Night, please contact Maura McCloy.
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Bellaghy v Dungiven Monday @8.00p (Swatragh
Camogie Notes: U8 & U6 Training on Saturdays 10.30am—11.30am

St John Bosco Youth is now closed for the summer holidays and will reopen in September.

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

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

Grandparent’s Pilgrimage to Knock: The second annual National Grandparent’s Pilgrimage to Knock is on 14th Sept 2008. Chief celebrant will be Bishop John Fleming.
For further details email. info@nationalgranparentspilgrimage.com.

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

Wednesday nights—WHIST

CHILD PROTECTION
Eucharistic Ministers and Children's
Liturgy personnel who received forms recently are asked to return them to the Parish Reps as soon as possible in the envelope provided. This has been requested for all parishes throughout the country where people are involved with children or vulnerable adults.

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am
Reader for June
Mary Duffin

Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Kathleen McErlain

Blessing of Graves after mass next Sunday.

Collectors for July:
Peter Scullion & Oliver Duffin.

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Rose Scullion &
Kathleen McErlean.

St Ergants GAC: Family Sponsored Walk Sunday 29th June All parents and children of underage teams to assemble at 2.45 at the pitch . Everyone welcome for refreshments afterwards. Games: Minor C'ship v Rossa at Rossa 1st July, 7pm Senior league v Glenravel at Moneyglass, 2nd July 7.30pm

Fundraiser For South Derry Down Syndrome in Gort na Drum House Gortnaghey on Sun July 6th. 12 –3.30. Usual attractions.

SCHOOL SUMMER HOLIDAYS
We wish everyone a safe and pleasant time over the holidays. Wherever you are take good care of yourself and watch out for others, especially small children.

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

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

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!