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Parish Bulletin - Sunday 14th February 2010
14 February 2010
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Parish Bulletin
February 14th 2010
Our Trust in God
Fixing his eyes on his disciples Jesus said: “How happy are you who are poor; yours is the kingdom of God. Alas for you who are rich; you are having your consolation now”. Isn’t this a very difficult teaching to accept, even when we know that it comes from Jesus? And because it is difficult, we can tend to ignore it and go on our way. Obviously Jesus is not promoting poverty. Rather he is saying that when we are poor we know that we depend on God. When we have riches we put our trust in them even though in reality we still depend totally on God for everything including our next breath. The task of every human person is to let go of our self-importance and enter into the wonderful love relationship God wants to have with us. We will then use our resources, material and spiritual, for the well-being of each other. Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Masses during the Week: Monday: No Morning Mass. Tuesday 9.00am;
Thursday: 8.00am; Friday: 7.30pm; Saturday: 10.00am
Lent starts this week with Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fast & abstinence.
Mass Times: 8.00am & 7.30pm. Ashes will be distributed after each Mass & in the Church at 12 noon for St. Mary’s College.
Trócaire Boxes are now available at the back of the Church. Please take one per family.
Pray for Priests - This week we pray for:
Fr. John Farren, 15th February.
Fr. Neil Farren, 16th February.
Fr. Paul Farren, 17th February.
Fr. Chris Ferguson, 18th February.
Fr. John P Forbes, 19th February.
Fr. Edward Gallagher, 20th February.
VOCATIONS INFORMATION DAY
Could you be called to serve God and his people as a priest in the Diocese of Derry? A day of reflection on the theme of Vocation will take place on Saturday 20 February in the Thornhill Retreat Centre, Derry from 11.30am – 4.00pm. Contact any of your local priests, RE teachers, Fr. Paul Farren: tel. 7126 4087, e-mail: ddcc@derrydiocese.org or Fr. Colm O’Doherty: 8166 1475, e-mail: c.odoherty@btinternet.com for details.
Derry Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes,
16 - 21 July - Application forms now available for any young person aged 14 - 15 years who would like a place on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Special arrangements are made for the youth who will be led by the Pilgrimage Youth Team. Contact: The Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6UJ or tel: 7135 1233.
Continuous Prayer Movement - Day of Prayer for & 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.
St. Mary's P.S. Greenlough are now collecting the Sainsbury Vouchers. Vouchers can be left in the school or put in the Sainsbury box at the back of the chapel.
Collections: Wkly & Mthly: Sunday 7th Feb: £1641.
Envelope Query: We are missing contact details for Envelope No 31. please contact Paddi in parish office - 2582 1190.
Parish Envelopes: We are trying to update our records: We are missing contact details for Envelope No 31. Also if any of your details have changed during the year, i.e. address; surname etc please let us know.
Gift Aid: If you signed up to the Gift Aid Scheme in the last few years and have retired or become unemployed and no longer pay income tax please contact Paddi as soon as possible. Tel: 2582 1190 or email: greenloughparish@utvinternet.com
Portglenone Comhaltas Branch are hosting the "Tipperary Concert Troup" featuring Tadhg Maher in The Riverside Suite At The Wild Duck Inn. Concert: Friday 19th Feb followed by a session (£5 for Adults). Grand Session on Sat 20th February (Free of Charge).
Greenlough Camogie Club: Next Meeting: Monday February 22 at 7pm. All players & club members are asked to attend. Training for Sen Players: Tues & Thurs, 7.30pm, OP Hall. Bring trainers for circuits.
Greenlough Parish
Station Masses - Lent 2010
Monday 22nd February - Naville/Tyanee
Paul & Jacinta Madden
Wednesday 24th February - Clady Village
Peter & Brigid McCann
Thursday 25th February - Ballymacpeake
Mairéad & Seán Henry
Wednesday 3rd March - Eden
Eamon & Anne Downey
Thursday 4th March - Lynn’s Brae
Liam & Pauline McAteer
Thursday 11th March - Greenlough/Lyle, Inisrush & Riverview Lane
Declan & Geraldine Maguire
Monday 15th March - Lisheen, Longlands, Cedar Way
Patrick & Joanne O’Neill
Thursday 18th March - Lislea, Kilrea Line, Tyanee
Seamus & Nuala Tohill
Monday 22nd March- Glenone Lower
Eileen Clarke
Thursday 25th March - Smithstown Cross, Glenone Upper
Anne & Liam O’Neill
Please note: Stations begin at 7.30pm each evening.
Living the Sunday Liturgy
Theme
Our Trust in the Lord
Prayer Focus
Help us to live in your presence.
Question: What prevents you from being aware of God’s presence in daily living?
Questions for Action
For Married Couples: How could you show trust in your wife/husband
in a special way this week
For Others: Think of something you own which would be difficult for you to give away.
To whom could you give it this week?
St Oliver Plunkett’s GAC Greenlough - www.greenloughgac.com
Cumann Peile N Oilibheir Pluinceid, Grianlocha
Fograi
Foundation Coaching Course – Fri 19th & Sat 20th February at the club. If interested contact Cormac O'Neill on 07703003694 ASAP.
Monster 45 Card Drive - Saturday 6th March 2010 in the Clubrooms at 8.30pm. Tickets £10, available soon. A supper will be provided and everyone is welcome to come along and play.
Jigs and Reels - Forget about Strictly Dancing or even Riverdance... the best dancers will be coming to town when Greenlough Jigs and Reels hits the Wild Duck, Portglenone on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th March. Tickets: £10 - on sale soon.
Club Golf Day 2010: Friday 4th June 2010 at Kilrea Old Course. Entry fee: £25.00 pp. For more details, contact Noel Henry, Robert Kelly, Brendan Carey or Lenny Kelly. 2010 Club Registration and Membership - All players from Under 8 to Senior are reminded they must pay their fees before being allowed to train. See website for details.
Run Belfast Marathon - the Club is organising Relay teams to compete in this year's Belfast City Marathon, 3rd May 2010. Competitors will be asked to raise money for the club through their participation by getting sponsorship for the race. If interested in helping raise funds for the club by taking part, contact Diarmuid on 07729065940.
Lotto Results: 08/02/10 – JACKPOT NOW £1000! - Letters: J S Y Z; £25 Winners: Elizabeth Bradley, Clady & Joanne Kerr, Portglenone; 15/02/10 Jackpot: £1000. Buy a ticket and support the club.
Fixtures - U14: Sun 14/02/10 @ 11am: Feile Na nOg v Lavey (Home); U14: Sun 21/02/10 @ 11am: Feile Na nOg v Castledawson (Away); Reserve: Sun 21/02/10: Graham Cup V Ogra (Away)
