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Parish Bulletin - Sunday 28th February 2010
28 February 2010
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Parish Bulletin
February 28th
Lord in whom we put our faith
Peter said to Jesus: “Master, it is wonderful for us to be here”. As we gather for Mass this Sunday, how many of us can say those words of Peter from our hearts? And yet we have a right to be able to say them. Unfortunately for so many Catholics, Mass has become a burden rather than a joy and a source of enthusiasm and energy. We need to help each other to gain that grace. And as we return home from Mass this Sunday, how many of us can say those words of Peter in relation to our family life? At best, so many can only say it is not bad, it is ok. But can we say it is wonderful? And yet we have a right to be able to say that. It takes a lot of working at the relationships in our home, the relationships of marriage, of family, of neighbourliness, to make those words possible and to ring true. But it is in those two places that the practice of faith takes place.
Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Masses during the Week
Monday: No Morning Mass. Tues -Thurs: 8.00am. Fri (1st Friday): 8.00am; 12 noon, School Mass; 7.30pm. Saturday: 10.00am; Sat 7.30pm: Anniversary Mass for Kathleen O’Neill
Greenlough Parish Station Masses - Lent 2010
Monday 1st March - Killycon
Rosemary Madden
Wednesday 3rd March - Eden
Eamon & Anne Downey
Thursday 4th March - Lynn’s Brae
Liam & Pauline McAteer
Pray for Priests - This week we pray for:
Bishop Séamus Hegarty, 28th February.
Fr. John Irwin, 1st March.
Fr. Charles Keaney, 2nd March.
Fr. Stephen Kearney, 3rd March.
Fr. Lawrence Keaveny, RIP, 4th March.
Fr. Michael Keaveny, 5th March.
Fr. Seamus Kelly, 6th March.
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 give your name to Brigid McCann(shop) or 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 - B/Fund: Sun 14th £797.08 & 21st £670. Thank you to the holder of envelope 31 - our records have now been updated.
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
Youth 2000 Retreat - Ballymena: Youth 2000 will be hosting a youth retreat in St. Patricks College, Ballymena 12 - 14 march, for 16 - 35 year olds. Newcomers are very welcome. The programme includes dramas, music, workshops, inspiring talks, games, etc. Donation only. Residential - so please bring a sleeping bag! For more information contact Carla 075 1482 0572 or see www.youth2000.ie.
Greenlough Camogie Club: Congratulations to Keelin Bradley, who won Player of the Tournament in the Purcell Shield. Keelin was playing for Queen's University.
Training: Tues 7.00pm & Thurs, 7.30pm, OP Hall. Bring trainers for circuits. All players U16 upwards to attend.
U14 Camogie training begins Thursday 4th March on back pitch. All players to be ready for 4.45pm with boots, helmets and hurls.
Registration for all underage players: Tues 2 March, 7.30 - 8.30pm, OP Hall. All players must be registered & insured to play on any team. Registration (incl insurance) costs £10 for players U/18. Tel Pat Bradley: 2582 1311.
Camogie meeting re-arranged for Monday 1st March at 6.45pm in the pavilion. All players and club members to attend.
Greenlough Parish Presents
CHARITY DANCE in aid of Haiti Earthquake Appeal
Saturday 13th March, New Factory Ballroom, The Wild Duck Inn, Portglenone
Music kindly sponsored by local 5 piece country band: Rosie & Silver Shadows
Tickets: £5 or Pay at Door or Voluntary Subscription.
Roger Casements GAC Portglenone present: Hannah Montana & High School Musical Live Tribute Act in the Wild Duck Factory, Sunday 7th March, 7pm. Adm £12. Limited tickets: Clady Meats, The Wild Duck & Cards & Candy.
The Logan School of Irish Dancing
Please note change of times /venues: Clady Class (beginners & intermediate) Mondays, 6-6.45pm. Kilrea Extra class for (grade exams) 6-7pm on Tuesdays. Kilrea class as normal. Any new members welcome to sign up for classes now contact Anne marie 07595279093.
Living the Sunday Liturgy
Prayer Focus
Enlighten us with your word. How open are you to learning and growing?
Questions for Action for the week.
For your marriage: How can you bring a sense of wonder and joy to your wife/husband this week?
For others: To whom could you bring special joy and happiness this week?
St Oliver Plunkett’s GAC Greenlough - www.greenloughgac.com
Cumann Peile N Oilibheir Pluinceid, Grianlocha
Fograi
New Weekly Club Lotto Envelopes - The club are introducing a new extra method to allow members to enter the Club Lotto. As well as continuing with the current tickets available at the usual outlets and sellers; each household in the parish will be given a box of 52 weekly Club Lotto envelopes for the year.
On the envelopes there are 6 grids, allowing up to 6 entries to the lotto each week. Place the appropriate money in the envelope corresponding to the number of grids you have filled (Select 4 letters per grid - £1 each) and return the envelope to the designated box at the back of St Oliver Plunkett Church, or to any of the usual sellers or outlets in time for the draw on Monday evenings at 8 pm.
It is hoped that the envelopes will be distributed around the houses from 1st - 5th March, with the first draw with the new envelopes on the 8th March. More details are available on the club Website: www.greenloughgac.com
Lotto Results: 22/02/10 - £1050 Jackpot Won! - Letters: A G N U; £1050 Jackpot Winner: Bernadette Duffin, Clady; 01/03/10 Jackpot: £500. Buy a ticket and support the club.
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.
Greenlough Jigs and Reels - hits the Wild Duck, Portglenone on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th March. Tickets: £10 - on sale.
Club Golf Day 2010 – 4 Ball bookings: Friday 4th June 2010 at Kilrea Old Course. Entry fee: £25.00 pp (includes post-round meal in Clubhouse). NB: To book a four-ball and a starting time contact Brendan Carey on 07714455370.
Sports Prediction Quiz – Do you think you know your sports? Enter the club’s 2010 Sports Prediction Quiz by guessing the winners of 23 different sporting events over the year, with the chance of winning big money prizes. £10 per form. Forms and information available on club website and local outlets. Closing date 31/03/10.
Club Gear – All main Club Merchandise available from Elite Sports, Portglenone, some other items available from Emily Mullan 07761968810.
