LIMAVADY PARISH BULLETIN 2nd Sunday in Lent 1 March 2015

CHURCHES RESTORATION FUND DRAW WINNERS FOR FEBRUARY
£1,000
Monica McLaughlin, c/o M Eakin
£200
Bernard Tierney, c/o M Eakin
£100
Frank Owens, c/o M Crilly
Collector’s Prize:
Gerard McKeever
The next draw will take place on Monday 30 March at 8.00 pm in St Mary’s School. Collection
times are: Parish Office: 10.30 am - 11.00 am and St Mary’s School: 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm.
HOPE 2015 will run this year from Sunday 2 August - Sunday 9 August. Registration this year
will be via our new website which will be launched soon.
LENTEN JOURNEY Thornhill Ministries is hosting a series of reflection mornings to help
people journey through Lent on Monday mornings, from 10.30 am—12.00 noon in Thornhill
Convent and will include prayer, quiet and ritual.
“POEMS FOR SPRINGTIME” Mary Murphy will explore a selection of poems by Mary Oliver
and other poets which offer us, in their uniquely different ways, a route to the Divine. Dates:
Thursday 5/12/19/26 March. Time: 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm. Venue: Thornhill College, Culmore
Road. Cost: £5 per night. To book, phone Thornhill Ministries at 71 351233.
YOUTH 2000 WEEKEND Youth 2000 invites all young adults between ages of 16 - 35 to a
catholic weekend retreat taking place from 27 - 29 March at Loreto Convent Secondary School,
Letterkenny. For more information www.facebook.com/groups/Y2KUlster/, Tel: 0044 7598 876
399, www.youth2000.ie
THE ENGAGED ENCOUNTER EXPERIENCE is a very positive way of preparing for
marriage. Next course 21 - 22 March in Coleraine. Details at www.marriageencounter.ie.
A NIGHT OF TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC & DANCE Start your St Patrick’s Day
celebrations in Frank Owen’s Marquee with a session of traditional music and dancing on Saturday
14 March 2015 from 9.30 pm. Music by The Molly Maguires Band. Local musicians welcome to
join them and fancy dress optional! Tickets £5 (proceeds to the New Parish Centre) available from
the Parish Office or contact Angela Begley: Tel 777 64921 or Julia Toner: Tel 777 64374.
SPRING CONCERTS Drumachose Music Group are holding Spring Concerts in the Roe Valley
Arts & Culture Centre on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March at 7.30 pm. Admission £7.50. Tickets
can be obtained from any member.
ST FINLOUGH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL 40TH ANNIVERSARY For the 40th anniversary of
the opening of St Finlough’s Primary School (Sistrakeel) all past teachers, staff, pupils are invited
to join us for a special celebratory Mass which will take place in St Finlough’s Church on Tuesday
24 March at 7.00 pm, chief celebrant Most Rev Donal McKeown DD (Bishop of Derry) and light
refreshments in St Finlough’s Parish Centre.
ALZHEIMER’S CARER INFORMATION PROGRAMME in the Drummond Hotel on 3 & 10
March. Tel: 07715800031 for further information.
THANKS to all who suppor ted the Ceili on Sunday 15 Feb in the Dr ummond Hotel. Over
£2,000 was raised for Fr Devine’s Shalom Centre. Classes resume on Wed nights from 8 - 10 pm.
GLACK GAC St Patrick’s Eve celebrations from 7.30 pm. Music by Shenanigans and Whiskey
in the Jar. Family event.
Underage registration night on Friday 6 March at clubhouse. Training will recommence for all
from U12 down. Membership £5 payable on the night.
BULLETIN NOTICES All notices MUST be either left at the Parish Office, faxed to 028 777 65290 or sent by
email to: [email protected] on or before a Wednesday at 1.00 pm
LIMAVADY PARISH BULLETIN
2nd Sunday in Lent
1 March 2015
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St Mary’s
St Mary’s
Christ the King
St Finlough’s
ARRANGEMENTS FOR LENT
Masses:
Monday - Friday
Saturday
Monday & Friday
Tuesday & Friday
St Mary’s
7.00 am & 10.00 am
10.00 am
7.30 pm
9.00 am
Consecration to Mary:
Every morning after the 10.00 am Mass
St Mary’s
Stations of the Cross:
Every Friday after 10.00 am Mass
St Mary’s
Christ the King
St Finlough’s
Confessions:
Saturday 11.00 - 11.30 am & 7.00 - 7.15 pm
Saturday 5.30 - 5.45 pm
Saturday 6.30 pm
Lenten Liturgy:
St Mary’s
Every Sunday at 6.00 pm (starting Sunday 1 March)
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Eucharistic Adoration
St Mary’s
Every Thursday from 10.30 am - 8.00 pm
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Weddings, Month’s Mind Masses and Anniversary Masses
To book Weddings, Month’s Mind Masses, Anniversary Masses,
contact Janet at the Parish Office. Tel: 028 777 62522.
Any forms to be signed by the Priest can be left at the Parish Office
and collected the next day
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Baptisms
St Finlough’s Church
1st Sunday of the month
11.00 am
St Mary’s Church
1st Sunday of the month
11.45 am
Christ the King Church
3rd Saturday of the month
4.00 pm
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Mgr McCanny
Fr Devine
Parish Office
Telephone Numbers
028 777 29759
028 777 62721
028 777 62522 (Mon - Fri: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm)
Email: [email protected]
www.limavadyparish.com
REQUIESCANT IN PACE
Deaths
We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of:
Raymond Magee, Gorteen Crescent, Limavady
who died recently.
Month’s Mind Masses
The Month’s Mind Mass for Patrick O’Hara will be celebrated on
Saturday 7 March at 7.00 pm in St Finlough’s Church.
Anniversaries
Dan & Anne Coyle, Margaret Devenney, Margaret & Johnny Lowry, Dympna Gallagher,
Susanna Devine, William Lowry, Alex Irwin, Kathleen McCann, Celine McCrory, Matilda
Quigley, Jim Eakin, Denis McGuigan, Teresa Landers, Madeline Canning, Joseph Quinn,
Phonsey Hasson jnr, Harry Kelly
All names to be included in the Anniversary List must be given in to the
Parish Office before 1.00 pm on a Wednesday. Tel: 777 62522
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Baptisms
We welcome into the parish community through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Cormac Francis Donaghy, Ruairi Peter McCloskey,
Jack Christopher Carter, Taylor Rose Cottle
FIRST FRIDAY Mass in St Mary’s Church at 10.00 am on Fri 6 March followed by Confessions.
Confessions in Christ the King Church on Friday 6 March at 7.00 pm followed by Mass at 7.30 pm.
Mass on Friday 6 March at 9.00 am in St Finlough’s Church followed by Exposition until 10.00 am to
pray for Vocations. Confessions on Friday 6 March at 8.30 am and on Saturday at 6.30 pm.
COUNTERS FOR MARCH Robbie Hasson, Tony Kealey, Sarah Tierney, Jim Herron, Charlie
Mullin, Bernadette Mullin, Maureen Diamond, Frances McIntyre, Monica O’Connor
LENTEN SERVICES
During Lent there will be a Service at 6.00 pm each Sunday evening. This Sunday will involve
the recording of another Rosary CD similar to the one recorded in 2013. The Liturgy for the
further four Sundays will take the form of Rosary, spiritual talk and Benediction. The
programme is as follows:
Sunday 1 March
Sunday 8 March
Sunday 15 March
Sunday 22 March
Sunday 29 March
CD Recording of Mysteries of the Rosary
Introduction to the Gospels
Reflection on the Eucharist
Sacrament of Marriage
Sacrament of Penance
Mgr B McCanny
Fr J Devine
Fr P McCafferty
Fr P O’Kane
All welcome.
TROCAIRE 2015 “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these
that the kingdom of God belongs.” Luke 18:16. Mahlet (13) is the little girl from Ethiopia who
appears on this year’s Trocaire Box. Mahlet represents the many children in the developing world
who are suffering because their families can’t grow enough food to feed them. To find out more visit:
trocaire.org/lent.
THE DEEP END
‘Coming Down The Mountain’
The people of Sebeya in Ethiopia once lived in a region where mountain tops were green and
covered in vegetation. Today, the people of Sebeya are confused as to why their rains have
stopped; why a land once full of vegetation is now dry. Having lived a simple life and played
no part in causing their weather systems to change, these people are now experiencing the
effects of climate change, the causes of which lie with the lifestyles of rich nations thousands of
miles away. This is a great injustice.
When we read today’s Gospel we can see Peter who is desperate to stay on the mountain in that
blissful moment with Jesus. But Jesus’ way is different to what Peter may have had in mind at
the time. Jesus’ way involves coming down from the mountain and walking a very different
path. We hear the call to act on climate justice everywhere but no we need to really listen and to
take urgent action. This involves making changes to our lifestyles and campaigning
governments who are slow to act. We start with ourselves, with small acts in the hope that the
Kings and Presidents of the world will follows.
‘Creation is not a property, which we can rule over at will;
or, even less, is the property of only a few: Creation is a
gift, it is a wonderful gift that God has given us, so that we
care for it and we use it for the benefit of all.’
Pope Francis
COLLECTION FOR SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2015
Town Churches £3,795.00
Ballykelly £645.00
HOLY THURSDAY If anyone would like to volunteer to be an apostle and have their feet washed
on Holy Thursday, please telephone the parish office (028 777 62522).
DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Bishop Donal McKeown will lead the
Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 1 - 6 July 2015. Fare: £599. Booking forms available
from: The Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry. Tel: 71 260293. or
email:[email protected].
SPECIAL DIOCESAN MASS The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with special needs, will take
place in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh on Saturday 14 March 2015 at 3.00 pm. If you have a child
who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion at this Mass, please
contact the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre on 71 264087 or email [email protected].
PIONEERS Would anyone eligible for a Gold or Silver Pin please get in touch with the local
Pioneer Centre, as we are hoping to arrange the presentation of emblems shortly. For details
contact M O’Hara on 777 64223.
Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the duration of Lent. Take this opportunity to help
someone you know with an alcohol or drug problem by offering up your sacrifice as a prayer for
their freedom and well-being. Take the Short-Term pledge and make a difference to someone’s life.
For more information visit www.pioneerassociation.ie or contact your local pioneer centre.
LEGION OF MARY There will be a P.P.C. Conference held in Termoncanice School on Sunday
8 March at 2.30 pm. Auxiliary members and anyone interested are welcome. Refreshments will be
served after.
WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Service will be held in 2nd Limavady Presbyterian
Church at 8.00 pm on Fri 6 March 2015. Everyone is welcome and ladies are encouraged to attend.
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS every Sunday at 3 pm in St Joseph’s Oratory, Drummond Hotel.
ACCORD DERRY Marriage Preparation Workshops. Booking online now at www.accordni.com.