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Parish Bulletin - Sunday 25th April 2010
25 April 2010
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Parish Bulletin
4th Sunday of Easter – 25th April 2010
The Lamb will be our Shepherd
Jesus said: "The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice". One of the big questions of today for people is: "Who am I?" and there are all kinds of self-awareness courses around to help us answer that question. It is an important question and many of these courses are helpful. But it is not the most important question for us. Much more important is the question: "To whom do I belong?". Belonging is of the essence of being human and our belonging is identified by and lived out through the voices that we listen to. Some people listen to the voice of the world around which tells us to put ourselves first and they belong to the world. Others listen to the voice of Christ telling us to put others first and by so doing they belong to him. In the struggle between the two, Christ invites us to listen to his voice.
Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
Mass Times during the Week: Monday: No Morning Mass; Tuesday & Wednesday: 9.00am
Thursday: 9.00am - Anniversary Mass for Annie Henry, Ballymacpeake
Friday: 7.30pm: Anniversary Mass for James Lynn & Charlotte Maguire. Saturday: 10.00am
Parish Confirmation 2010: We welcome Bishop Lagan to our Parish where he will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to 15 young people this Sunday.
Marriage & Family Life
Next Friday, 29th, is Our Parish Day of Prayer for Marriage & Family Life. If you have an hour to spare why not join us in this Movement of Continuous Prayer. Contact the parish office for a booklet and further information.
Cemetery Sunday 2010
Commemoration of the Faithful Departed and Blessing of Graves
Cemetery Sunday will take place this year on Sunday 13th June at 3.00pm.
Bethany Bereavement Support is a parish based group ministry,
which aims to help those bereaved and grieving.
Our parish hopes to set up a team - if you are interested you must be able to attend both the following training weekends in Esker Retreat House, Athenry Galway: 24th - 26th September and 12th - 14th November. Please contact Fr. Crilly for more details. There are also brochures available in the Church.
Pray for Priests - This week we pray for:
Fr. Patrick O'Hagan, 25th April.
Fr. David O'Kane, 26th April
Fr. Patrick O'Kane, 27th April
Fr. Peter O'Kane, 28th April
Fr. Seamus O'Kane, 29th April
Fr. Arthur O'Reilly, 30th April
Greenlough Primary School PTA are hosting a Fashion Show on Wednesday 5th May at 7.30pm in the Factory Ballroom @ Wild Duck Inn. Tickets cost £5 for adults and are available to purchase from the School or from the local shops in Clady, or pay at the door. Children £3 - pay at the door.
Collections - Sunday 18th April: £1038.88. Building Fund: £598.60. Trócaire: £182.13. Thanks for your generosity.
Adoption: Family Care Society is seeking adoptive families interested in parenting children aged between 3-8 years and who need the love and attention of a caring and understanding family. Tel 028 71368592 or 028 90691133.
Accord (Catholic Marriage Care Service)
Accord runs Marriage Preparation courses throughout the year. For further information telephone 7964 2983.
Parish Envelopes: Please let us know if your details are wrong or if you did not receive your boxes of envelopes. There is a supply of envelopes in the Sacristy and parish office if anyone would like a box. Please do not use the old envelopes as new numbers have now been allocated.
Children in Crossfire are recruiting 20 enthusiastic individuals to join them for the 25th Budapest Half Marathon on 5th September 2010 . A deposit of £150 is requested and minimum sponsorship applies. For more details tel: Sarah: 7126 9898 or e-mail events@childrenincrossfire.org
Concert in the Magherafelt Parish Centre - Thursday 29th April featuring ‘Fiddler Adam’s 40th Birthday Celebrations’ and the launch of his new CD. Joining Cormac will be his sister Donna Duffin, Joe Moore, Tony Kerr & the Breakaway Band. Tickets (£10) from Bernie 07752792106, Pat Quinn, 7963 2342 or Mona (Parish Centre) 7963 1726 or 07872525938.
Living the Sunday Liturgy
PRAYER FOCUS
Give us new strength through the courage of Christ.
How do you need new strength in your life?
Choose someone in your life whom you will praise and affirm in special ways this week. How will you do it?
St Oliver Plunkett’s GAC Greenlough - www.greenloughgac.com
Cumann Peile N Oilibheir Pluinceid, Grianlocha
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Club Merchandise Orders
Anyone wishing to order club merchandise should do so at the Pavilion on Sunday 25th after the Senior game against Drumsurn (approx 5.15 pm). Full payment must be made when placing orders.
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 ASAP.
Lotto Results: 19/04/10 - Letters: B E F Y; £25 Winners: Seamus O'Neill, Glenone & Niall Bradley, Tyanee; 26/04/10 Jackpot: £900
Fixtures:
Reserve: Sunday 25/04/10 @ 2pm: League v Drumsurn (Home)
Senior: Sunday 25/04/10 @ 3.30pm: League v Drumsurn (Home)
Minor: Monday 26/04/10 @ 7pm: League v Newbridge (Home)
Under 14: Tuesday 27/04/10 @ 7pm: League v Ballinderry (Away)
Senior: Thursday 29/04/10 @ 7.15pm: Championship v Drumsurn (At Newbridge)
Under 16: Friday 30/04/10 @ 7pm: League v Craigbane (Home)
Times and dates to be confirmed and subject to weather, check website for latest details
Results
ACML: Limavady 4-6 Greenlough 1-04 (19/04/10)
ACFL Div 2: Foreglen 1-09 Greenlough 1-15 (18/04/10)
ACFL Div 2 Reserves: Foreglen 1-06 Greenlough 2-17 (18/04/10)
U16 League: Coleraine 1-04 Greenlough 0-08 (15/04/10)
Club Website - www.greenloughgac.com
