The Pilgrimage of Croagh Patrick, County Mayo
 
Sundays  
Fincairn: Vigil 7pm, 9.30am
Altinure: Vigil 6pm, 10.30am
Ballymonie: Vigil 7.30pm, 11.30am
   
Week Days:  
Fincairn: 9.30am; Wed & Fri 8pm
Altinure: 10am; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 11am
Ballymonie: 10am

Sunday 17th May 2009

 

Sixth Sunday of Easter

 

The Spirit of God’s love

 

Jesus said to his disciples: “You did not choose me; no, I chose you.” Anybody who is involved in a team sport will know the tension there is in wondering if they will be picked for the team and then the delight when they are picked or the utter disappointment when they are not. Jesus has picked each one of us for his team of disciples because the task of transforming the world is so vast and because each one of us has our own unique gifts and opportunities for the task. Our responsibility is to say yes to his call and take our part in his mission. As always this begins in our homes with the most intimate relationships of human life, to make those the best they can possibly be. Our mission is also to our faith community where we have a special relationship in the Body and Blood of Christ. And it extends to the world in which we live. This week we can refresh the enthusiasm and joy of being chosen.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 


 

 

Sunday 17th May 2009

 

6th Sunday of Easter

 

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 10: 25-26
The baptism of Cornelius, the first pagan to receive the grace of baptism, shows that God’s salvation is offered to all.

 

Second Reading John 4: 7-10
This reading contains what is probably the most important statement ever made about God.

 

Gospel John 15: 9-17
Jesus leaves his friends the supreme commandment of love.

 

Please leave notices for next week’s bulletin with Josephine on or before
7.30pm Wed evening. Email johassan@btinternet.com tel 77781627

 

 

 

 

 

MASS TIMES


St Joseph’s, Fincarn - Fr Graham will be on retreat this week so there will be no week day Mass in Altinure.

 


There will be Mass in Fincarn on Friday at 8.00pm which is the anniversary Mass for Colm and Majella McCormick

 

 


SUNDAY COLLECTION– Thank you for your generosity:


St Joseph’s: £1200
St Mary’s £935
St Peter & St Paul’s: Sunday 3rd May – Diocesan Purposes £420
Sunday 10th May – Weekly collection £566

 

 

 


 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S


Sat 23rd May – Team 1 (W) – Rory Archibald, Brenna Archibald, Cahan Brolly, Hannah Mullan, Amy Loughery

Sun 24th May– Team 2 – Oran Cassidy, Desmond Lynch, Conor Murphy, Chloe McDermott, Rachel Biggs, Colleen McCloskey

 

 

 

 


ALTAR SERVERS – ST MARY’S


Sat 23rd May – Seamus McLaughlin, Eoin Coll, Thomas Reilly
Sun 24th May – Karl O’Kane, Matthew Devine, Conor Feeney

 

 

 


ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S

 

Week beg. May 24th – Tiarnan Lynch, Tiarnan Burke

 

 


READERS – ST MARY’S


Vigil – Grace McKenna, Sinead McKenna
Morning - Michael Forrester

 

 

 

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S


Sat 23rd May Dee McGrellis Dylan McGonigle
Sun 24th May Ryan Hegarty Diane McCormick

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES – St Joseph’s, Fincairn
– Sunday 14th June – More details later…………

 

 

 

 

 

 

BUILDING FUND DRAW

 

We are hoping to hold a £20 Halloween draw. This money will be used for the upkeep of our Three Churches as well as Altinure and Fincarn Halls. The tickets should be available soon. Your support is much appreciated.

 

 

 

 

GLENSHANE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT


Tax Credit Advisers will be in attendance in Glenshane House, Main St, Dungiven on Tuesday 19th May from 10.00am to 4.00pm

 

A list of courses both educational and recreational commencing in September in Glenshane House is now available. Call into the office to collect the list and to register your interest. Courses include Book-keeping, creative sewing, essential skills literacy, jewellery making and many other interesting subjects……….. telephone 028777 42494

 

 

 

 

 

LEARMOUNT RESOURCE CENTRE


Tuesday 19th May at 7.30pm - SAMARITANS – How can you help yourself and others? This information evening will take a brief look at the work and services offered by the Samaritans. There will be a focus on how to look out for emotional distress in ourselves and others with useful tips on how to give or receive help. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome.

 

 


DAWN CHORUS - Hear the songs of our native birds in Learmount Forest and guide, John Clarke, will explain how to identify them by their looks, songs and behaviour. The walk will be followed up with a cooked breakfast back at the community centre. Cost £1.50. Meeting up at Learmount Community Centre (beside Playarea) on Saturday 30th May at 6.30am. Everyone welcome.

 

 

 

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY – Thank you to everyone who walked for Alzheimers and all who sponsored the walkers. Thank you to Spar, Claudy and Centre, Feeny who donated the water. There was a great turnout on the day and the total raised was £2,100. Again, thank you all very much.

 


 

 

 

NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEKS BULLETIN should be left with Josephine before 7.30pm on Wednesday evening, tel 77781627 or email to johassan@btinternet.com