PHONE NUMBERS FOR NEIGHBOURING PARISHES:

Dungiven : Fr Aidan Mullan 028 777 41219

Claudy : Fr David O’Kane 028 71 337727

 

 

Mass Times This Week

Fincairn Mon & Fri 9.30am Wednesday 8.00pm

Altinure Mon 10.30am Tue & Thurs 10.00am

Collections: St Joseph’s £1036 St Mary’s £1151

St Peter & St Paul’s 17.3.11 £225 20.3.11 £530 27.3.11 £556

 

VISITATION OF THE SICK – The sick will be visited in Feeny on Monday, slightly later than usual.

 

FORTY HOURS ADORATION will take place in Altinure this week. Sunday Exposition after 10.30am Mass followed by Exposition concluding with a period of prayer from 7.30 to 8.00pm. Monday Exposition after 10.30 Mass followed by Exposition concluding with a period of prayer from 7.30 to 8.00pm

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S

Sat 16th April - Team 3 (w) Trudy Farren, Katie mcGrellis, Anna maria Murphy, Oran McCormick, Cathair Coll, Reece Armstrong, Oran Cassidy

Sun 17th April– Team 4 – Aedan McGrellis, Ellie McGrellis, Ciara McCloskey, Liam Eoin Campbell, Conor Campbell, Conor McCullagh

ALTAR SERVERS – FOREGLEN – beginning 17th April – Cahir O’Connor, Diarmuid McTaggart, Conor Brolly

 

READERS – St Joseph’s
Sat 16th Reader: Caoimhe Crossan
The Passion Ciara Donaghy (Narrator)
The Passion Demi Lee Armstrong (Other
Sun 17th Reader: Briege O’Neill
The Passion: Liam Campbell (Narrator)
The Passion Sorcha O’Hara (Other)

 

PENITENTIAL SERVICE

Will be held for the whole parish on Palm Sunday at 6.00pm in St Joseph’s Church, Fincarn

JANE CAMPBELL – please pray for the soul of Jane Campbell (nee Gillen) age 83, born Banagher 22nd March 1927, died and buried in Glasgow on 18th February 2011. Please pray for her that she may have eternal rest. Jane was a frequent visitor to the Banagher parish while visiting relatives every year.

 

A DOCUMENTARY ON THE LIFE OF ST PATRICK featuring contributions and insight from Fr Neal Carlin, will be shown on UCB (United Christian Broadcasters) TV on Friday 29th April at 10pm (Sky channel 586). Fr Neal was filmed here at the IOSAS Prayer Garden and it also features some of the dramatic reconstruction scenes of Patrick’s life. We encourage you to set a reminder to watch or record it – it’s really worthwhile for anyone with an interest in St Patrick or Celtic Christian Heritage and Spirituality, or who teaches the Celtic Church for A level RE.

THE HOLY FAMILY PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP will hold their monthly meeting in the Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Derry, tomorrow night Monday 11th April starting with 7.15pm Mass. There will be two 1st class relics of St Pio at the meeting. All are welcome.

 

ANNUAL SPONSORED WALK for Alzheimer's on Sunday 17th April at 12 noon, from Feeny Community Centre to Klondyke Bar and back. Registration is £5. Sponsor sheets are available, tel. Lucy 77781804 or Jean 7781576.

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Learmount Tumbletots – parent and toddler group meet every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning from 10am to 12noon in Learmount Resource Centre. It’s a gret opportunity for kids to play with each other and get involved in a wide range of fun activities while also being a social morning for their parents. Light refresements are served. New members are always welcome. £1 per person.

Tumbletots Easter Party – Tuesday 19th April 10am in Learmount Resource Centre. £2 per person. Everyone welcome

Trouble with Broadband? Everyone welcome to a public information evening about local internet access organized by LCDG. Representatives from BT and Nowrth West Electronics will be available to answer your queries provide information etc. Tuesday 19th April at 7.30pm in Learmount Resource Centre.

 

 

JOHN MITCHEL’S GAC – As part of our fundraising and community activities the Club presents a 2-act comedy, The Greedy Grocer, in St Patrick & St Brigid’s College, Claudy on Sunday April 10th at 8.00pm. This show promises to be an evening of fun and frolics for all the family and we would appreciate your continued support. Tickets are available in the shops and from any committee member. Tickets £5 or £2 for concessionary. We look forward to seeing you there.

 

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER – Lotto – for 5.4.2011 – 4, 11,17,20. £10 each to to Thomas Hosson, Mary McGill, Gerard Philips, Kathleen Cartin, Naoimi O’Kane, Gemma McCullagh, Margaret McLaughlin, Noel Hasson, Betty Cartin, Jenna Hasson, Cathal McCullagh, Anthony O’Neill & Anne McCloskey. Next week’s Jackpot £7,300

Camogie – U16 and Minor camogie require a Manager. If you are a past player or parent of a player and feel you may be able to help out in any way to coach or manage these teams please contact Michelle Cartin on 77781871 asap.

Fixtures Sun 10th April: U14 Hurling Feile na nGael 3 way blitz at Swatragh. Banagher v Kevin Lynch’s at 11.15am; Banagher v Swatragh at 12 noon.

Mon 11th April – Minor Football B League – Errigal v Banagher at Glenullin at 6.45pm

Wednesday 13th April – Senior Football League – Ballinascreen v Banagher at Ballinascreen at 6.45pm

Club Gear Shop – open Tuesday nights from 8-9pm

 

FOYLE HOSPICE BARK IN THE PARK will take place in St Columb’s Park on Sunday 8th may. The annual sponsored dog walk will commence at 2pm. All pre-registered dogs will receive a certificate and a goodie bag from Pets at Home. Further info and entry forms from Rachel at Foyle Hosice Fundraising Centre 02871 359888 or email rachelbruce@foylehospice.com. Entry forms also available from Pets At Home, Crescent Link Retail Park

 

OLD TYME & MODERN DANCE – Music by Country Legends (harry & Peter) in Social Centre Lifford 9pm til late. £5. All proceeds to Changing Worlds.

 

CHARITY DANCE in Michael Davitt Hall, Swatragh. Rita and Susan would like to say a big thank you to all those who bought tickets, gave donations and donated prizes. Also to those who turned up on the night to support the Charity Dance. A grand total of £6120.30 was raised and will go direct to laurel House at Antrim Area Hospital.

 

THE YARD PROJECT – LENTEN PRAYER EXPERIENCE AT COLUMBA HOUSE, 11 QUEEN ST, DERRY during Holy Week the conference rooms of Columba House will be transformed with hands-on prayer stations using music, video and the senses of taste, sound and touch to give visitors a modern prayer experience. This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and deepen our relationship with Jesus as we relate his sacrifice to our own spiritual journey. There will be two sessions open to the public each day –at 11a and 2pm, each lasting approx 1 hour. There is no charge and all are welcome. Places are limited so if you would like to come along or get some more info please contact Claire or Oonagh on 02871 269113 email the yardproject@btinternet.com. Special arrangements can be made to accommodate larger groups.