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Parish Bulletin - Sunday 31st January 2010
31 January 2010
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Parish Bulletin
Sunday January 31st 2010
Fourth Sunday of the Year
The Struggle of Faith
Jesus said: “I tell you solemnly, no prophet is ever accepted in his own country”. The word prophet conjures up the image of someone who foretells the future, a bit like a fortune-teller. No! A prophet is someone who gets to the deepest reality of human life and is able to proclaim that this deepest reality will come to the surface sooner or later and calls us to make it sooner. Generally people don’t like to hear about these deepest realities because they get used to the way things are. A good example of this is: the deepest reality of marriage is that it is a sacrament, a source of Christ’s presence in and salvation of the world we live in. Couples need to do a lot more to bring their love to that pitch. Every home is a Domestic Church, a sacred place. Every parish is the living Body of Christ. We have a lot of change to work on.
Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Masses during the Week
Monday 1st February: St. Brigid’s Day - Blessing of St. Brigid’s Crosses at 9.00am
Tuesday 2nd February - Candlemas Day - Blessing of Candles at 9.00am Mass.
Wednesday 3rd February - Feast of St Blaise - Blessing of Throats at 7.30pm Mass
Thursday 4th February: 9.00am Mass
Friday 5th February - First Friday - 8.00am; 12.00 noon (School Mass);
7.30pm: Anniversary Mass for Willie & Rose Henry.
Pray for Priests - This week we pray for:
Fr. John Doherty, 1st February.
Fr. Joseph Doherty, 2nd February.
Fr. Michael Doherty, 3rd February.
Fr. Patrick Doherty, 4th February.
Fr. Andrew Dolan, 5th February.
Fr. Brian Donnelly, 6th February.
Fr. Liam Donnelly, 7th February.
Haiti Appeal
A collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend. Donations can also be made to any members of the Finance committee: Pat Madden, Margaret Birt, Joe Clarke, Geraldine Donnelly, Patsy McPeake (Staghan), Emily Mullan & Johnny O’Neill. Please give your support to this very worthy cause. Thank you
Collections: 17/1: £1429.83; 24/01: £906.66. B/Fund: 17/1: £661.83; 24/1: £562.30.
Thank you for your generosity.
Parish Christmas Cards: A total of £1103.50 was raised from the Parish Christmas Cards.
Continuous Prayer Movement
A Day of Prayer for and Reflection on Marriage & Family Life
Knock Shrine - Saturday 24th April 2010.
We hope to run a bus to this event - if you are interested please leave your name in the sacristy. Thank You.
Special Diocesan Mass
The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with special needs, and their families and friends, will take place in Saint Joseph?s Church, Galliagh, Derry on Saturday 24th April 2010. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion at this Mass, please contact the Catechetical Centre on (028) 7126 4087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org.
The Rural College & Derrynoid Centre, Draperstown are running the following hobby/leisure courses from February 2010 - May 2010:
One Day Courses: Murder Mystery Evening, Speak Up Speak Out, Colour Me Beautiful, Create Your Own Health, Traditional Frame Baskets, Writing Your CV & Developing Your Interview Skills.
Weekend Courses: Patchwork, Stick Making, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy & Relaxation. For further information or to book your place, contact Pauline Fullen: 7962 9100.
Dates for the Diary:
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday 17th February
Confirmation: Sunday 25th April
First Holy Communion: Saturday 29th May
GREENLOUGH CAMOGIE CLUB NOTES
GREENLOUGH CAMOGIE CLUB held their AGM on Wednesday 13th January.
They are pleased to announce the appointment of the following committee:
Chairperson: Niamh Scullion
Secretary: Órfhlaith Ní Chearnaigh
Assistant Secretary: Kate Laverty
Treasurer: Nuala Tohill
Assistant Treasurer: Anne O'Neill
Registrar: Pat Bradley
PRO: Órfhlaith Ní Chearnaigh
Assistant PRO: Ursula Mullan & Fergal Mullan
Child Protection Officer: Aileen Laverty
We look forward to a prosperous year building on our underage success from last year, and to that end we appeal to parents/anyone with an interest in the club who could donate some time to help with underage training/matches, on a regular or intermittent basis, over the coming year.
St. Brigid's Cross making: Monday 1st February at 7.00pm, in the Pavilion. Come along and make St. Brigid's crosses to bless your home for the year ahead.
Next Quiz: Friday 26th March, 8.30pm, Clady bar
Training for Senior Players: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7.30pm, OP Hall. Bring trainers for circuits. Everyone Welcome.
Christmas Draw winners: Hamper - Harry O'Neill, Clady
Biscuits - Annamarie McGlinchey
Clothes Bin: We would like to thank all those who have donated old clothes via our textile bin beside the chapel. Please continue your efforts, as the money raised by this goes to the camogie club.
Next meeting: Monday February 22nd at 7.00pm. All players and club members are asked to attend.
Living the Sunday Liturgy
Theme
The Struggle of Faith
Prayer Focus
Help us to love you with all our hearts and to love all people as you love them.
Question: Does this prayer excite you or leave you cold? Why?
Questions for Action for the week.
For your marriage: Is there anything you need forgiveness for from your wife/husband in the way you live out your married love? Do that this week.
For others: Is there anything you need forgiveness for from someone close to you?
St Oliver Plunkett’s GAC Greenlough - www.greenloughgac.com
Cumann Peile N Oilibheir Pluinceid, Grianlocha
Fograi
Annual Club Night & Awards Presentation - in the Club Function room on Sat 6th Feb at 8.30pm sharp. A finger buffet will be served, Awards presentation made, music provided by 'The Chanters'. Admission: £10. Tickets on Sale on Monday 1st Feb from 7.30 – 9pm in Pavilion or contact: Paul Bradley (07988717758), Feargal Scullion (07841119137), Sheila Kearney (07764654573), or Jean Connolly (07767443189).
Club Gym – will re-launch on Mon 8th Feb. Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 7pm to 9.30pm, Sat: 3pm to 6pm. Tuesday nights will be Ladies only, strictly no males allowed. Prices: Non Gaels Member: £3 per session. Greenlough Gael Member: Free. NB: Due to insurance issues anyone who wishes to use the Gym must first have completed their registration for the year and be a club member, regardless of being a Greenlough Gael or not. Opening hours/costs etc will be reviewed in 6 weeks. Full terms and conditions are available on club website.
Greenlough Gaels – New Gael Grianlocha forms will be distributed by the Committee to all homes in the Parish over the coming weeks. Please support our club by signing up. All outstanding Monthly Gaels Draws will be made on Monday night. For more details ask any committee member or visit the club website.
2010 Club Registration and Membership - All players from Under 8 to Senior are reminded they must pay their fees before training. Fees: Minors & Adults: £20; OAP, Students & Children Under 16: £10. Completed forms and membership fees should be returned to Seamus Tohill - 07712449427.
Minor Training Begins - at the Pitch on Wed 2nd Feb at 6.45pm sharp. All players must have registered or bring money and completed forms on Wednesday night before being allowed to train. No exceptions. U14 Training - Wed 2nd Feb at 6.45pm. Players reminded to return documentation needed for Feile.
Foundation Coaching Course – Fri 19th & Sat 20th February at the club. If interested contact Cormac O'Neill on 07703003694.
Lotto Results: 25/01/10 - Letters: C R T W; £25 Winners: Niall Bradley, Tyanee & WJ Downey, Glenone; 01/02/10 Jackpot: £900. Please support the club by buying a ticket.
