Deaths and Anniversaries
Please remember in your prayers
Mary Shaw, Fr Kieran MacOscar, Henry McErlean,
who died recently
&
Tommy McGonigle (1st Anniversary on Monday 18th in Coolcalm at 7.30 pm)
James McNicholl, Frank Henry, Charlie Donnelly, Agnes McBride, Kathleen O’Kane,
Kevin Donnelly, Kathleen Trainor, Noel Crawley, Minnie Higgins, Mary Toner
whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Daily Masses
Coolcalm: Monday at 7.30 pm, Thursday and Friday at 10 am
Keenaught: Wednesday at 10 am
Baptisms:
First Sunday of the month in Coolcalm.
Third Sunday of the month in Keenaught
SUMMER MASS TIMES
As it gets increasingly difficult to find priests to cover masses when one of the priests of the parish is away, the following changes are being made to Mass times in Desertmartin and Ballinascreen Parishes.
Beginning Saturday 30th June there will be no Saturday Evening Mass in Moneyneena at 7.30 p.m. In Keenaught the Saturday Evening Mass will begin at the new time of 7.30 pm. On Sunday mornings there will be no 11.30 am Mass in Keenaught. This new arrangement will be reviewed at the end of the Summer Months.
Sunday Collection: Last week’s Collection amounted to £1,696.50. Thank you.
DERRY DIOCESAN PASTORAL PLAN 2018-2021 ‘God is Love’ : Bishop McKeown has announced the publication of a Diocesan Pastoral Plan for 2018-2021 in the diocese, ‘God is Love’. The Plan is the result of a two-year programme of work by the Interim Diocesan Pastoral Council, consisting of 14 men and women – laity from across the diocese, Religious and clergy. It is a first step in developing a co-responsible Church at parish and diocesan level, identifying paths that might lead to solutions to the many challenges we face, including the practical need to plan for the times when priests will not be present in the way that they have been up to now. A number of printed copies of the Plan have been received for the parish and a pdf version of it is also available to view and download on the diocesan website www.derrydiocese.org. You are invited to read it. The main work of implementing the Plan will begin after the summer break. Bishop McKeown asks for your prayers and support, in the knowledge that everything done in faith and love will bear fruit in God’s own good time.
Tirgan Hall: Friday 22nd June: Tea Dance, music by 2 Star Country. Dancing 9.00pm -12.00 midnight , Adm £5 includes Light Supper.
Saturday 30th June there will be a mini Health Fair and Funday , followed by a Dance in the evening, music by Gregory Donaghy , (Good Trouble) doors open 9.00pm.
Can you spare 1 HOUR a week? Would you like to help the Red Cross care for people in your local community? No experience necessary. Full training provided and volunteer expenses reimbursed at 45p per mile. Contact Maria Mullan at 028 7034 2569/ 077 1823 6905 or at mariamullan@redcross.org.uk
Thornhill Ministries Forthcoming Events:
Afternoon Tea for Past Pupils/Boarders of Thornhill College – 29 July.
‘We are Spiritual Beings on a Human Journey’ – Summer Retreat to help us look reflectively at life’s experiences – 10 to 15 August.
‘Immersed in Heaney’ – Includes the ‘Essence of Heaney’ workshop and visit to Homeplace, Bellaghy – 31 August/1 September.
Holy Land Retreat – 11 to 20 October. Three places still remaining.
Booking is essential for the above. For details, please contact Thornhill Ministries at 028 7135 1233 or e-mail thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org.
St Mary’s Parochial Hall, Desertmartin
Dancing in the Parish Hall on the second Friday of every month.
Social Dance Classes on Tuesday from 8 pm to 10 pm. Tutor: Joe. Admission £4. Everyone welcome.
Extra Hall Fundraising Dance on Friday 29th June. Music by Maudie
Grand Summer Variety Concert – SUNDAY 1st July 2018 – Swatragh GAA Hall –
SUSAN McCANN plus special guests including NIAMH McGLINCHEY and more..
Doors Open at 7.00 pm. Show starts at 8.00 pm. Tickets £12 each from TOP 40 Music Shop Magherafelt or pay at the door. Further Information contact 078 8761 4094 / 078 0311 5461, All proceeds in aid of Co. Derry Pioneer Association.
Whist Drive in Lissan Hall, Claggan Road on Friday 22nd June at 8.30 pm. Top Score £50. Supper served. Admission £5.
Energy of Light Discos: Friday 29 June/Friday 20 July/Friday 31 August. Time: 8.30pm – 10.30pm/11pm. Location: Millennium Forum – Studio Theatre. Cost: £3. This is a monthly disco for 15+ who are experiencing limited physical, sensory and or learning disability. DJ Oliver will have you dancing to a range of music including pop, country and the very best of dance hits. Tickets for this performances are on-sale through our box office (02871 264455 choose option 1) or on our website www.millenniumforum.co.uk
Sarsfield Accordion Band: will host a Quiz Night in The Market Tavern, Magherafelt on Friday 22nd June. Commencing at 8 pm. £5 per head. Prize for the winning table.
Band practice continues every Thursday 7.30 to 9.00 pm.
St. Martin’s GAC – News
Last week’s Lotto numbers 1 13 18 21
£50 winner Margaret Madden Iniscarn Rd
This week’s Lotto numbers 4 9 11 23
£50 winner: Kevin McMichael, Longfield Lane ~ Jackpot £3000
U18 Boys League: Callan Gaels V Castledawson Monday 18th at 7:30pm
Senior Ladies League: Coleraine V Desertmartin Monday 18th at 7:45pm
U16 Boys League: Glenullin V Desertmartin Thursday 21st at 7:30pm
Senior Men James O’Hagan Cup: Desertmartin V Castledawson Friday 22nd at 8:00pm
The annual Patrick Higgins Memorial Tournament will take place in Longfield this Sunday at 1:30pm. This is an U10 football competition open to clubs from South Derry commemorating the great work that Patrick Higgins our former chairman did for the GAA within our parish and throughout the county.
Girls U12 Blitz will be held in Longfield on Saturday 23rd @ 9:30pm.