World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Sunday, 16th January 2011

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Isaiah 49: 3, 5-6
My God was my strength.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 1-3
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ – send you grace and Peace.

Gospel: John 1: 29-34
I am the witness that he is the Chosen one of God.

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 and Fri 9.30am Wed 8.00pm

Altinure Tue and Thurs 10.00am

FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS – Fr Tommy Donaghy – Sunday 23rd January at 3.00pm in St Patrick’s, Dungiven.

COMMUNION FOR THE SICK – The Sick will be visited in Feeny on Monday.

 

Collections: thank you for your continued generosity:

St Joseph’s £928 Altinure £970

St Peter & St Paul’s
7.11.2010 £601 14.11.2010 £585 21.11.2010 £515
28.11.2010 £460 5.12.2010 £410 12.12.2010 £472
19.12.2010 £405 25.12.2010 £1770 (Priests Collection)
26.12.2010 £257

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S

Sat 22nd - Team 3 (W) – Trudy Farren, Katie McGrellis, Anna Maria Murphy, Oran McCormick, Cathair Coll, Reece Armstrong, Oran Cassidy

Sun 23rd – Team 4 – Aedan McGrellis, Ellie McGrellis, Ciara McCloskey, Liam Eoin Campbell, Conor Campbell, Conor McCullagh

ALTAR SERVERS – FOREGLEN – beginning 23rd January – Cahir O’Connor, Diarmuid McTaggart, Conor Brolly

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 22nd – Sheena McGrellis Sun 23rd – Briege O’Neill

READERS – FOREGLEN
Sat 22nd – Gerard McCloskey
Sun 23rd – Margaret McLaughlin

 

PARISH LOURDES PILGRIMAGE – It is hoped to have a Parish Pilgrimage in 2011. The date we are being offered is July 11th for five days and nights from Belfast. The cost is £585. If you might be interested please contact Fr Eamon before the end of January.

 

PARISH BINGO - The Sunday night bingo had long been a part of the social fabric of parish life. Many look forward to it and miss being there. The recent severe weather has placed a great strain on the attendance, which is very understandable. The Bingo has now resumed and it is hoped that a small increase in attendance will endure and that it continues for years to come. A word of special thanks to the dedicated organizers, who are so faithful to the running of the Bingo.

 

THE VOICE OF MATTHEW: As St Matthew’s Gospel is to be used in the Sunday Masses this year, a short scripture course to help in appreciation of this Gospel is being held in Thornhill Centre from 7.30 to 9.30pm on Monday 7, 14, 21 and 28 February. Cost £30 (payable by instalments). To book, phone 02871 351233.

 

 

O’BRIEN’S GAC, FOREGLEN – Youth Convention on Monday 17th January at 7pm in the O’Brien’s GAC,
from under 16 to Under 6. Everyone welcome.

Youth Club will reopen on Tuesday 18th January for seniors and Thursday 20th for juniors.

 

 

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER – U12 Indoor Hurling training on Tuesday night in Fincarn Hall from 7.15 to 8.15 for all P5, P6 and P7 boys. All beginners are encouraged to attend.

Lotto Numbers – 11th January 2011 – 13, 14, 21 and 23. £25 each to Mark Gormley, Eunan O’Kane, Colm McLaughlin and Marie McCarthy. Newt Weeks Jackpot is £6,100.

Club Gear Shop – will be closed during the month of January 2011 and will reopen on Tuesday 1st February 2011 from 8pm – 9pm.

Michaela McAreavey (Harte) R.I.P. – St Mary’s GAC, Banagher, deeply regret the tragic death of Michaela and wish to extend our deepest sympathy to her husband John and to Mickey, Marion, Mark, Michael, Matthew and wider Harte and McAreavey family circle. Ar lámh dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam uasal

 

 

ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE, DUNGIVEN – Mrs Sands and the staff of St Patrick’s College, Dungiven invite all P7 pupils and their parents to attend our annual Open Night on Thursday 20th January beginning at 7pm. View some of our school’s many opportunities and achievements at www.stpatrickscollege.co.uk

 

IS YOUR HOME UNHAPPY BECAUSE OF ALCOHOL??
Dungiven Group Alcoholics Anonymous are holding a Public Information Evening on 29th January 2011 at 7.30pm in the Hands That Talk building. Parking is available at St Canice Hall Car Park. If you, your family or friends are affected by alcohol please come along to this Public Meeting.

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Classes scheduled for January 2011 are:

Time for Me – Every Monday 10.30am to 12.30pm starting 17th Jan (new members welcome)

Yoga – 4 classes over Mon and Wed evenings starting 24th Jan (names being taken for waiting list)

Art Club: Every Mon 7.30pm to 9.30pm starting 10th Jan (names being taken for waiting list)

Craft Class Tues 10.30am to 12.30pm starting 18th Jan (new members welcome)

Painting for Pleasure – Every Thurs 10.30am to 12.30pm starting 13th Jan (names being taken for waiting list).

Book Club: meet on the second Wednesday of every month. New members always welcome.

Good Morning Park – telephone alert and information service – if you (or someone you know) would like to avail of this free service contact the Community Centre for more information.

It is planned to run Creative outdoor Photography workshops and a C&G Start IT course (computers/internet for beginners) starting in the next few weeks. Places will be limited for both courses so contact the Community Centre on 777 81881 to register your interest as soon as possible.

 

ST PETER & ST PAUL’S PARENTS ASSOCIATION – would like to thank all parents/guardians and the local community for supporting their recent Christmas Draw Fundraiser. A profit of £714 was raised – a great success!!
1st prize Hamper – Mary Downey; 2nd prize hamper – John McCann; 3rd prize £40 meat voucher – Kieran O’Connor; 4th prize 2 bags of coal – Siobhan Duffy; 5th prize 2 bottles of wine – Maggie Ward; 6th prize 2 bottles of wine – Michael Brolly; 7th prize 2 bottles of wine – Claire Brolly. Congratulations to All!!! A special word of thanks to the local shop for sponsoring the coal, and also to O’Brien’s GAC for sponsoring the wine for the draw.

 

GORTNAGHEY COMMUNITY CENTRE – Old Tyme Dance on Friday 21st January. Music by Peter McCloskey. Adm £4 incluses light supper. Everyone welcome.

Irish Dancing Classes at the Centre every Saturday morning at 10.30am – Instructor is Seamus McNicholl.