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: Mon & Fri 9.30am ; Wed 8.00pm
Altinure: Tue & Thur 10.00am
Ballymonie: As Announced.

Sunday 20th September 2009

 

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Jesus said to his disciples: 'If anyone wants to be first he/she must make himself/herself least of all and servant of all.' Whoever said that religion is the opium of the people obviously never read the Gospels because if opium was nearly as difficult to take as some of the things that Jesus said there would be very few people taking it! And yet the truth is that only his way works. We all want to be first in so many different ways. We can see people in every sphere of life going around puffed up with their self-importance, often putting others down in order to keep their position. It is the opposite to the way of Jesus and can never lead to lasting happiness. This week again we are invited to practise putting other people first, especially in our families and communities, and know the joy that this brings.

 

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 


 

Sunday, 20th September 2009

 

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

First Reading Wisdom 2: 12. 17-20
The godless plot to do away with the just one, because his blameless life is a reproach to them.

 

Second Reading James 3: 16 – 4: 3
Jealousy, ambition and self-seeking lead to disharmony and fighting. Gentleness, reasonableness and mercy lead to peace.

 

Gospel Mark 9: 30-37
Jesus tells his apostles he will suffer bitter humiliation and death, and says true greatness shows itself in service towards the weaker members of the community.

 
 
 

 

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 THIS WEEK

 

 

St Josephs: Monday and Friday 9.30am
Wednesday 8.00pm

 

St Mary’s: Tuesday and Thursday 10.00am

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST JOSEPH’S


Sat 19th Sept: Team 1 – Rory Archibald, Brenna Archibald, Cahan Brolly, Hannah Mullan, Amy Loughery

Sun 20th Sept – Team 2(w) – Oran Cassidy, Desmond Lynch, Conor Murphy, Chloe McDermott, Rachel Biggs, Colleen McCloskey

 

ALTAR SERVERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S


Week beg. 27th Sept – Ryan Downey, Cahair Feeney, Eunan O’Dwyer

 

 

READERS – ST MARY’S (Sept)


Vigil – Aoife McCloskey and Clare McCloskey
Morning - Grace McKenna and Sinead McKenna

 

 

READERS – ST JOSEPH’S


Sat 26th Sept Demi Lee Armstrong Sun 27th Sept Sheena McGrellis

 

 

READERS – ST PETER & ST PAUL’S


Sat 26th Sept Kevin O’Kane Sun 27th Sept Nuala McCloskey

 

 

 

HALLOWEEN DRAW To date the Draw has been very well supported. This is much appreciated. There are still some tickets available. Again, thank you for all your support.

 

 


DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
The pilgrimage will take place this year from 16th to 21st July. Cost £629. This is payable by instalments. Regular forms are available from Fr Graham or the Pilgrimage Office – tel 028 71 260923. Forms for those 80+ are only available from the Pilgrimage Office

 

 

 

 

URGENT PRO LIFE PETITION


Precious Life urgently requires volunteers to help their petition campaign to protect unborn children from The Dept of Health Guidelines which will make abortion available in Northern Ireland. You can help by collection of signatures outside your Church or in your community. For more information contact Bernadette on 028 90 278484.

 

 

 

 

POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARD – This was created to commemorate the late Pope John Paul II who was so committed to young people and who had such belief and confidence in them. Through the award, young people will be enabled to take an active part in the life of their Church, community and society and also become more aware of the teaching and role of the Catholic Church in the world. It will allow young people to understand that religion and faith is not just for learning, nor is it a list of rules, but that it is for living. Students in Year 13 in Northern Ireland are eligible –
Check out www.thepopejohnpauliiaward.com or telephone Therese Ferry at the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre on 028 71 264087.

 

 

 


LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP


Names are now being taken for the classes below which will be held in the Learmount Community Centre. Tel 777 81881 to find out more information and to register (places are limited):
Craft Class – for anyone interested in needlework, patchwork, quilting etc. Starts Tuesday 22nd Sept from 10.30am – 1.00pm
Microsoft Publisher – learn how to design your own greeting cards, posters, flyers, letterheads. Starts Thursday 24th Sept from 7pm to 9.30pm
Digital Photography – learn about digital cameras, how to transfer photos from camera to computer, editing etc. Starts Friday 25th Sept from 10.am to Noon.

 

AGM – takes place on Tuesday 22nd September at 7.30pm in Learmount Resource Centre. Guest Speaker is Richard Moore, founder of Children in Crossfire. Refreshments provided. Everyone Welcome.
An evening not to be missed!!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 


FEENY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION


First Aid Course starts Monday 5th October at 7.00pm for 12 weeks. Places limited . Call 77781876 to register. Suitable for anyone looking to enhance their cv, working with children or working in the Construction Industry.
Course fee is £30 .. Unemployed/Jobseekers etc. £20.00

Youth Drop In will open every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. Older Youth Group working with Chris Nicholl on Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm.

Afterschools Club – registration for the afterschools club will take place on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd at Community Office between 10am and Noon. Registration fee is £5.00 and then £1 per 2 hour session thereafter.

Gardening Class – we still have places on this course which is due to start shortly. Anyone interested should contact 777 81876.

 

 

 

GLENSHANE HOUSE, DUNGIVEN – First Aid Course and Beginner’s Computer Course starting soon. Tel Mary on 777 42494 to register.


 

 

BANAGHER GAC


The All Ireland U.14 Football Feile will be held in Derry on 2nd – 4th July 2010. Banagher will be hosting another club for this weekend. We require families to accommodate at least two children for the duration of the weekend. There will be a meeting on Wednesday 23rd September 2009 at 8.00pm in the Club Pavilion for all who are interested in providing accommodation.


 

 

 

 

 


PARISH WORKERS FOR SEPTEMBER

 

ST JOSEPH’S

Collectors: Sat night: Sean McGrellis and Peter McGrellis

Sun morn: Gerard Lynch and Jim Brolly

 

Cleaners: Margaret Carton, Caroline Carton and Donna O’Kane

 

Flowers: Margaret Forrester and Bridget Kealey

 

 

 

ST MARY’S

Church Ladies: Betty McAteer and Patricia Mullan

 

Collectors: Vigil: Paddy Mullan, Kieran O’Kane, Paul Devine
and Dermot Devine

Morn: Shane Kerlin, Eugene O’Kane, Paul Kerlin and
Seamus O’Neill (Eden)

 

Counters: Team 4, Park Village


 

QUALIFIED TUTOR AVAILABLE

 

for work with dyslexic/dyspraxic children…..

 

Tutoring also available for GCSE and A level ICT.

 

For further details please ring 028777 42687 after 7pm weekdays

or mobile 07875335525 at any time..

 

 

 

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