Sunday 30th March 2008

Second Sunday of Easter

Divine Mercy Sunday.

Reflection

The Risen Christ breathes upon the disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit for the forgiveness of sins. In so doing Jesus institutes the sacrament of penance and extends to his priests his own ministry of reconciliation. This gift of forgiveness manifests the supreme attribute of God: His mercy. God’s divine mercy is extended to all irrespective of past or current sins. His forgiveness comes to us as a gift and an overwhelming one at that. When we are contrite of heart, he allows his justice to be tempered by his mercy.

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

Friday is First Friday: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament in Prayer Room all day for usual intentions of Vocations.

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.

Congratulations
To Joan McLarnon & Martin Wheatley
who were married
recently.

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

Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 16th—21st July 2008:
Applications are available for any young person 14-15yrs of age who would like a place in the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Special
arrangements are made for the youth who will be lead by the
Pilgrimage Youth Team.
The Pilgrimage would be grateful for volunteers who are qualified nurses to work as part of the care team. Further information Tel 028 71260293

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

RETREAT FOR CONFIRMATION CHILDREN
On 1st April in Parochial Hall

Last week’s Church Collection

£3623.00 Thank You!

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

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Next Weekend of 5th & 6th April
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 6th April
Morning: Pat Henry Evening: Pauline McGoldrick.

Church cleaners for April
Margaret McCallion, Margaret
Diamond, Elish O’Boyle, Jean Toner

ALTAR SOCIETY: APRIL
Margaret McCallion & Jean Toner

Readers for the month of April
Vigil Mass: Geraldine Brown 9.00am: Rois Gribbin
11.30am: Therese/Michelle Scullion

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

Children’s Liturgy Teams:
Vigil: Margaret McCartney, Kathleen O’Neill. Clare Brown
11.30am: Fidelma & Grainne McCleneghan, Bridget Scullion

Anniversaries:
Margaret Scullion, Tommy Mulholland, John Mullan,
Elizabeth McDonald, Dolores Birt, Tillie Toner, Jim McMullan.

COLLECTORS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

Vigil Mass: Paddy Doherty, Leo Neeson, Alex McKeown
9.00am: Liam McNally(sen), Liam McNally(jnr), Oliver Murphy
11.30am: Sean Gribben, Michael Keenan, Gerry Kelly

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.
18-20th April Emmaus Centre, Swords
Phone 028 90 626503 or
www.marriageencounterireland.ie

Wolfe Tones Bellaghy G.A. C.

Dancing Class: Tuesdays @ 7pm All new members welcome.
Disco in Club on Easter Sunday Night

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

Newbridge Comhaltas usual monthly session beginning with juniors 8pm—9pm on Thurs 3rd April in Sean O’Leary’s Hall Adm £2
Annual Singing Session on Sunday 13th April.
Light supper served and all are welcome.

Depression information Event in Cookstown
Aware Defeat Depression is organising an information event in Gortalowry House, 94 Church St, Cookstown on Wed 2nd April @ 8pm. Guest speaker is Lorraine Henry, Occupational Therapist. Admiss is free and all are
Welcome. Further information Tel 0845 202961 (charged at local rate)

Medjugorje Irish Centre located beside St. James Church and is the
meeting place for all Irish Pilgrims. The Centre provides information,
laundry, phone, internet & foot massages. Details from 028 82241888

Bicycles for Africa
The Rotary Club, Dungannon are appealing for any unwanted bicycles (to suit 11 yrs upwards) to provide students in Africa with a means of travelling to school and get an education.
For further info; contact Jackie Campbell @ 028 87747021

St Joseph’s Ballyscullion

Mass Times
Sunday @ 10.00am

Reader for April
George Laverty

Eucharistic Minister for next Sunday
Kathleen mcErlain

Collectors for April:
Frank Scullion & Clement Murray.

ALTAR SOCIETY:
Maura Weir & Sheila Scullion

St Ergnat’s Lotto No’s:
Under 6-10 training resumes outdoor 6 April @11.30am. Club Meeting 4 April in Hotel in Toome. Your Club in the Community with Mark Conway as guest speaker
“A vision for the future”. Come and share your memories & discuss how your club should look in the future.

The Church Island Amateur Radio Group are holding an electrical bring & buy sale in the Parochial on Friday 4th April
from 8pm—10pm, Radio, computer, tv and other electronic gadgets will be on display. Further information www.ciarg.co.uk

Parish Draw Winners ( week 23).
Prize Winners No’s Promoter
£500 Hunter Family, B’nease 1121 Rosemary McCauley
£200 Gemma McErlean, Downings Rd 1979 Bridget Diver
£200 Marie O’Neill, TamlaghduffRd 2577 Maura McCloy
£100 Paddy Magee, Loughbeg Rd 1006 Maura McErlain
Draw resumes 31st March.

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

Wednesday nights—WHIST

James Quinn & His Band
Also featuring Brendan Quinn on Frid 4th April 9pm—late in Tullyglass
Hotel. Proceeds in aid of Ferrard House (Residential Dementia Unit) Carers Group.
Tickets £10 from Sara Quinn
Tel 79386006 or pay @ door

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.