Sunday, 16th May 2010

Ascension of the Lord ~ World Communications Day

First Reading : Acts of the Apostles 1: 1-11
It is what you have heard me speak about: John baptised with water but you,
not many days from now, will be baptised with the Holy Spirit.

Second Reading:
Ephesians 1: 17-23
May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit of wisdom and
perception of what is revealed, to bring you to full knowledge of him.

Gospel: Luke 24: 46-53
Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations: baptise them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

 

 

PHONE NUMBERS FOR NEIGHBOURING PARISHES:

Dungiven : Fr Aidan Mullan 028 777 41219

Fr Joe Gormley 028 777 41256

Claudy : Fr David O’Kane 028 71 337727

 

NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEKS BULLETIN

should be left with Josephine before 7.30pm on Wednesday evening,

tel 77781627 oremail to johassan@btinternet.com

 

 

 

MASS TIMES THIS WEEK

St Joseph’s : Monday and Friday 9.30am, Wednesday 8.00pm

St Mary’s : Tuesday and Thursday 10.00am

 

N.B. Fr O’Reilly will be on retreat this week

so there will be no Mass in Foreglen until Saturday evening.

 

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION, FOREGLEN

Saturday 22nd May at 11.00am

 

 

COLLECTIONS – Thank you for your generosity:

St Joseph’s £780

St Mary’s £730

Diocesan purpose £410

 

 

 

 

THE SICK will be visited in in Feeny on Monday.

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S

Saturday 22nd May – Team 1 – Hannah Mullan, Aimee Loughery, Kerry Campbell, Emma O’Neill, Sorcha McGrellis

Sunday 23rd May – Team 2 (weekdays) – Colleen McCloskey, Rachel Biggs, Chloe McDermott, Conor Murphy, Oisin Lockhart

 

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S

Sat 22nd May – Demi Lee Armstrong Sun 23rd May – Ciara McCloskey

 

READERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S

Sat 22nd May – Gerard McCloskey Sun 23rd May – Margaret McLaughlin

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S week beginning 23rd May

Gemma O’Connor, Ashling Armstrong, Cahir O’Connor

 

 

 

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES IN FINCAIRN

Sunday 13th June

 

 

 

HALLOWEEN DRAW

tickets are available in the Sacristy. We hope that 100 sellers will take twenty tickets

to sell among your family or in an area of the Parish.

 

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – provides particular support to those who might need care or assistance. Contact Pilgrimage Office 02871 260293

 

 

FOYLE HOSPICE’S STRABANE MIDNIGHT WALK will take place on Friday 25th June 2010. this is a ladies only 3.5 mile sponsored walk starting/finishing at Heaton’s Car Park, Railway Road, Strabane and will commence at midnight!! Come along for a fun night out on the town with a difference!! For further information and entry forms please contact Foyle Hospice Fundraising Centre 9028) 71 359888. Strabane Shop on (028) 71 886241 or visit www.foylehospice.com or email rachelbruce@foylehospice.com

FOYLE HOSPICE FEMALE WALK/RUN 2010 TAKES PLACE ON Sunday 6th June starting at 1.30pm from The Everglades Hotel to Templemore Sports Complex. Entry fee is £6.00. Registration forms and further info from Foyle Hospice Fundraising Centre, 61 Culmore Road 02871 359888; Foyle Hospice Shop, Waterloo Place 02871 362927. Register online at www.foylehospice.com

 

 

 

 

ST MARY’S GAC, BANAGHER

Under 12 Football Training – at the Pitch every Wednesday night at 7.00pm
sharp. All P6/P7 boys and girls welcome to join

A Night at The Dogs at Lifford Stadium ***** Saturday 19th June 2010 ***

Only a Limited number of tickets for the 4 course meal option available. £10 tickets also on sale now… All tickets can be purchased from any Senior Player or Committee Member… Don’t miss out on a great night’s craic!!

Lotto – winning numbers for 11th May 2010 were 6, 10, 16, 26. £100 to Annie Bell. Next Week’s Jackpot is £2,600

Club Gear Shop – open on Tuesday nights from 8pm to 9pm. Also open when Senior games and some other games are at home. Please contact Bernadette on 77741743 if you have any queries.

Feile Anyone interested in renting furnished accommodation to families attending the Feile from 2nd to 4th July 2010 please contact Kevin Moore or Kevin Lynch.

 

 

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY – A big thank you to everyone who took part in the annual sponsored walk for Alzheimers Society. The fantastic total of £2150 was raised. Thank you to Spar, Claudy and Centre, Feeny for sponsoring the bottled water.

 

 

 

LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP

History Classes – facilitated by Dr William Roulston – Research Director of the Ulster Historical Foundation. Immigration and Emigration 22nd May 2010 at 10am. First session at Learmount Community Centre looking at movement of people in and out of Park and Dunamanagh ares from early 17th century to early 20th century. Includes a discussion on the impact of the Plantation and contribution made by people from these areas to wider world. Also includes a visit to Brackfield Bawn and Dungiven Priory. Early History – 29th May 2010 at 10am. Will be held at Amity House, Dunamanagh. Exploring the archaeology and prehistory of Park and Dunamanagh areas. Looking at early churches and people who lived in these areas, as well as the townlands and their meandings. Will include an outing to Loughash Wedge tomb and Old Donagheady Church.

As part of the Community Cohesion Project participants will be required to attend both workshops. All transport and lunch will be provided. Overall cost £10. All bookings to be received by Wednesday 19th May. Contact Learmount Community Development Group on 028 777 81881

Benefits Advice a trained volunteer is in place who will be available to offer free, confidential advice and information on Welfare Benefits to members of the Community. The service will be available by appointment only, at Learmount Resource Centre every Monday from 8pm starting on 10th May. Phone Learmount Community Centre on 028777 81881 during office hours to make an appointment

Volunteer Painters Required - free time on your hands? Why not help out as a volunteer. We are recruiting volunteers to assist with painting the interior of the Resource Centre. All materials be supplied – we just need your time and skills.

Befriending Service – Following the success of our Good Morning Project the Learmount Group are now setting up a Befriending Service in the area. We are currently seeking new volunteers to assist us in the provision of this service. A befriender spends time with an individual in their own home providing companionship and support. If you are interested in other people, are a good listener and could offer a little of your time this may be the role for you. Phone 028777 81881.

 

 

 

FEENY SUMMER SCHEME 2010

Bookings are now being taken for places on the Summer Scheme which will take place for 5 weeks over the summer. £10 deposit to secure the place must be made before 3rd June. Bookings can only be taken at the Community Office and must be made by a parent/guardian. Information booklets detailing planned activities and dates are available. The scheme is open to all children going into P4 in September 2010 up to young people aged 18 years.

 

Volunteers needed – we are still looking for volunteers for the scheme, if you are interested in becoming a volunteer or have any queries regarding the Summer Scheme please contact Karen on 028 777 81876
Glenshane Community Development – New Outreach Advice Service will open on the first Friday of each month, in Unit 3, Feeny Village Centre. For appointments please contact Paul Kane on 028777 42494. Paul’s next visit will be Friday 4th June.