Bulletin: 8th April 2018

Deaths and Anniversaries
Please remember in your prayers
Liam McKaigue, Tirkane, who was buried during the week.
Agnes Breen, Sr. Monica Higgins, Brendan Hegarty, Joe Orr, Anna McGuigan, Evelyn McKenna and
Hugh Bradley (Month’s Mind Mass on Monday 9th April at 7.30 pm in Coolcalm)
who died recently
&
Anna O’Hagan, Harry Walls, Jim Walls, Patricia Higgins, John McGovern, Teresa Kelly, Nellie Donnelly and Tommy McPeake
whose anniversaries occur at this time.

Daily Masses
Coolcalm: Monday at 7.30 pm, Thursday and Friday at 10 am
Keenaught: Tuesday at 10 am
Sick Visitation: Fr. Dermot will visit the sick and the housebound of the parish this week, on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th April after morning Mass.
Baptisms:
First Sunday of the month in Coolcalm.
Third Sunday of the month in Keenaught.

Sunday Collection: Last week’s Collection amounted to £1,697.10. Green Envelope Collection amounted to £1,411.50. Thank you.

Padre Pio Mass: The monthly Mass in honour of St Pio will be celebrated on Monday April 9th at 7.30 pm in the Holy Rosary Church, Draperstown.

Weddings: Congratulations to Michelle Wilson, Luney Villas and James Fullen, Longfield Lane who were married recently.

Tirgan Hall: Tuesday 10th April – ‘Cook It’ programme running for 6 weeks, 10 am -12.30 pm. Contact Eileen on 028 8674 8612 for more details. Youth Club continues each Wednesday, 7 pm – 8.30 pm. This term we are having digital imaging classes. Registration for Gymnastics takes place on Wednesday 11th April at 7 pm. £15 for five nights payable on the night. Classes start again on Thursday 19th April.
Thursday 12th April – Farming First Aid course, including accredited CPR certificate, 7 pm – 9 pm. Monday 30th April – Hand Massage Therapy class, 7 pm – 9 pm. Also 6 week Sewing Classes – 10 am – 12 noon, machines will be provided. Friday 4th May – Fundraiser for Lourdes. Saturday 30th June – Health Fair and Fun Day for Kids. Bouncy castles, face painting, balloon modelling, etc. Finish off the day with a dance, music by Gregory Donaghy.

Over 60s and Carers’ Groups meet again from 1-3 pm on Thursday 12th April in Unit B1 (STEPS) at the front of Workspace, Draperstown. This session will be facilitated by Geraldine from ‘Action on Hearing Loss’ who will advise on the services they offer. All attendees will be offered a free hearing check on the day. No booking required, just turn up on the day. For more information, call Adele on 028 7962 8113 or email adele@theworkspacegroup.org.

St. Pius X College, Magherafelt, Sixth Form Information Day is on Thursday 19th April from 2 pm to 4 pm. All prospective pupils and their parents/guardians are most welcome to attend.

St. Mary’s Parochial Hall, Desertmartin
Dancing in the parish hall on the second Friday of every month
Friday 13th April
Music By: Michael Mawhinney
Dancing 9.00pm to Midnight
Adm: £5 including light supper
Everyone welcome

Youth 2000 invites all young adults aged 16-35 to a Catholic Youth Weekend taking place from 20th to 22nd April at St. Patrick’s College, Tullyheran Road, Maghera in the St. Mary’s building. What to expect? Good craic, excellent speakers, inspiring talks and workshops, prayer, great music, group activities, youth Masses, adoration, a healing service, games, lots of time to chill out and meet new people. For more details, visit www.youth2000.ie or email office@youth2000.ie. Parental consent is essential for all those under 18. All meals are provided for and accommodation is on site. Bring a donation and a sleeping bag. Newcomers very welcome.

St Martin’s GAC – NEWS:
Lotto numbers 5 8 21 24

£50 winner: Angela Hegarty, Curr Road ~ Jackpot £3,000

Membership payment for 2018 is now due. Adults – £40; OAPs – £20; Students/Underage £20; third child and subsequent children in a family £10 each. Payments can be made to membership officer Peter Donnelly, 2 Roshure Road. Tel: 079 4470 2434 or any committee member. To view committee members, log onto the Desertmartin GAA official website.

Farm Families Health Checks will take place in the Gaelic Centre on Thursday 12th April from 5 pm to 9 pm. For further information, contact Paddy Kidd on 077 9212 7940.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Irish Language collection taken up last week and well done to those who supervised at both churches.

Senior Mens League Reserve/Senior ~ Lissan v Desertmartin, Sunday 8th April at 1 pm and 2.30 pm.

U18 Boys Hughes/McElwee Cup ~ Callan Gaels v Glen, Monday 9th April at 7 pm.

Senior Ladies League ~ Desertmartin v Dungiven, Monday 9th April at 7 pm.

U16 Boys League ~ Desertmartin v Bellaghy, Thursday 12th April at 7 pm.

The Club offers its deepest sympathy to the Breen family of Cullion on the death of Liam McKaigue, Tirkane, brother to club member Kathleen, uncle to players Louise, Martin and Dermot, and brother-in-law to club pro Colm.

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