Deaths and Anniversaries
Please remember in your prayers
Matt Shields, Belfast (brother of Mary O’Hagan, Curr Road) buried during the week
Irene Jackson, Paddy Moore
who died recently
&
Michael Burns (1st Anniversary Monday 14th May in Coolcalm at 7.30 pm),
Aloysius Shaw, John Pat McGuigan, Henry McElwee, Michael McKay,
Kevin Murphy, James Breen, Frances Corry, Rose Fee, Malachy O’Brien,
Jim McCabe, Christina Keenan
whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Daily Masses
Coolcalm: Monday 7.30 pm, Thursday and Friday at 10 am
Keenaught: Tuesday at 10 am
Baptisms:
First Sunday of the month in Coolcalm.
Third Sunday of the month in Keenaught.
Sunday Collection: Last week’s Collection amounted to £1221.05 and £1064.51 for the Restoration Fund. Thank you.
Desertmartin PTAA: Annual Pioneer Mass and Presentation is on Wednesday 23rd May 2018 in St Mary’s Church, Coolcalm at 7.30 pm. Pioneer pins available for Over 18’s who wishes join or move up from Young Pioneers. Members can also replace lost pins or update their pin to a Silver, Gold or Diamond. All orders should be given to Kathleen Walls by end of next week.
SINGERS REQUIRED – If you sing in a church choir and would like to become a member of a diocesan choir for the World Meeting of Families, please contact Sr Perpetua on 028 7135 1233 or email thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org, no later than Wednesday 16 May. A balance of SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) singers is required.
The Net. The May edition of The Net is now available. For coverage of your parish or school faith activities just send an email to editorthenet15@gmail.com or ring/text 07809292852.
This month’s coverage includes: Taize Night in Maghera, Coleraine Youth Stations, St Eugene’s Youth Passion, Cappagh Youth Event, Great turnout for inspiring Sr Clare film, Lavey children celebrate sacraments, Claudy celebrates acts of kindness, Three Patrons parishioner ordained a deacon, Sr Kearney, Plumbridge, celebrates 50th anniversary, Divine Mercy gathering in Creggan, Ballinascreen faith story, Urney & Castlefinn Outdoor Stations, Newtownstewart welcomes gifts, Lavey folk reminisce as church closes, Great response to Buncrana Amoris Talks, Inishowen pastoral councils discuss family life and ministry, Castlefinn pioneers celebrate 40th anniversary, Inishowen seniors enjoy retreat, Ar Chul an Cheamara, Bishop McKeown reflects on time of profound change, New Lourdes Diocesan team, Thornhill Ministries Launch Prayer Shawls, Choose Life feature, Marriage and Family Life, WMOF notes, Children’s Catechism Club, Diocesan Diary, Parish Post-its and Quiz Time.
St Mary’s Parochial Hall, Desertmartin
Dancing in the parish hall on the second Friday of every month
Bee Project will Fund a 2-hour Sewing class from 7pm. to 9pm on Friday 18th May in the Parish Hall.
They will also fund a 3-hour Craft session on Wednesday 30th May from 7 pm to 10 pm in the Parish Hall. Both classes are open for anyone who has completed one programme with the Bee Project.
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend are a beautiful healing opportunity for anyone struggling after an abortion experience – whether it is your own or that of a family member or friend. The retreat allows you to release feelings of anger, grief, fear, isolation and despair and through a 3 day journey of healing enables you to transform the pain of the past into hope, freedom, forgiveness and love. Each weekend is held in a confidential setting. To find out more contact Marian on 07814 748 744 or e mail marianrvni@yahoo.co.uk or look up http://www.rachelsvineyardni.org
Sarsfield Accordion Band: Band practice continues every Thursday 7.30 to 9.00 pm. New members welcome.
St Martin’s GAC – NEWS:
Lotto numbers 6 10 11 14
£50 winner: Peter Collins, Magherafelt ~ Jackpot £3000
Senior Men Division 2 Reserve/Senior Cups Desertmartin V Foreglen Sunday 13th at 1:00pm & 2:30pm
U18 Boys Hughes/McElwee Cup Callan Gaels V Lissan Monday 14th at 7:30pm
Senior Ladies League Coleraine V Desertmartin Monday 14th at 7:30pm
U14 Boys League Desertmartin V Castledawson Tuesday 15th at 7:15pm
U16 Girls League Ballymaguigan V Callan Gaels Wednesday 16th at 7:30pm
Gaeltacht Scholarships
Colaiste na bhFiann in partnership with Foras na Gaelige are offering scholarships worth £320 to 11 – 14 Year olds who wish to attend an Irish language course in Gaoth Dobhair in July this year. The overall cost is £420 so successful applicants will pay only £100. For further information contact Shay Shields on 07796135759
The club offers its deepest sympathy to the Shields family of Annagh on the death of Matt former player from the 1953 Senior Championship winning team who was uncle to club cultural officer Shay Shields.
Congratulations to our U12 team that won the Paddy Cullen Memorial Plate hosted by Fr. Rocks GAA Cookstown last weekend.
A meeting of the executive committee will take place on Tuesday May 15th at 8:30pm