Deaths and Anniversaries
Please remember in your prayers
Martin Walls, Motalee and Eddie McKeever, Rasharkin who were buried during the week
&
Hugh Bradley (1st Anniversary on today, Sunday at 10 am Mass in Coolcalm)
Paul O’Hagan, Frank O’Hagan, John O’Hagan, Charlie Trainor, Bridie Trainor, Sarah McKay
whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Sunday Masses
Keenaught: Vigil 6.30 pm; 11.30 am
Coolcalm: 10 am
Daily Masses
Coolcalm: Ash Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10 am
Keenaught: Monday at 10 am, Ash Wednesday at 7.30 pm
Sick Visitation: Fr. Dermot will visit the sick and the housebound of the parish this week, on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th March after Mass.
Sunday Collection: Last week’s Collection amounted to £1212.63. Thank You.
Confirmation will take place next Saturday at 12 noon in St. Patrick’s, Keenaught
March Responsibilities
Coolcalm Collector: Christopher McKay
Altar Society: Coolcalm: Anne Moran, Frances Moran and Anne Moran.
Keenaught: Team C
The monthly Mass in honour of St Pio of Pietrelcina will be celebrated on Monday 4th March at 7.30 pm in
The Holy Rosary Church, Draperstown. Rosary and Novena prayers at 7.10 pm.
Fasting is a Christian tradition which we preserve now on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Meat production contributes almost 20% of greenhouse gas emissions. The Derry Diocesan Laudato Si Group ask that you might consider abstinence from meat on Fridays in Lent as a Lenten practice and a sign of Christian concern for our fragile and endangered world.
The Net. The March edition of The Net is now available.
St Mary’s Parochial Hall
Charity Coffee Morning on Sunday 3rd March After 10 am Mass
All Proceeds for the Local SPreD Group
Dancing in the parish hall on the second Friday of every month
Friday 8th March
Music: Ed Fox
Dancing from 9 pm – 12 midnight
Adm. £5 includes light supper
Everyone welcome
Advice NI: Next clinic on Friday 8th March for appointments contact Out Reach Officer Michael on 02892448738.
Tea Dance: 8th March music by Edmond Fox.
Sewing class: Some places are still available -beginners welcome. Please contact Olive on 078 8761 4094 to register.
Fundraiser: Next bag lift of unwanted items of clothing shoes etc will be collected 13th April. Any bags before that date can be left at the hall
Bingo session: on Wednesday 24th April. At 8pm
Volunteers Required : Anyone who would like to help us out at functions etc. Or If you have experiences in computer work and could help occasionally it would be appreciated.
Condolences: The committee extends their deepest sympathy to Gerard, Olive, Barney Walls and Veronica Wilson on the death of their brother Martin.
Tirgan Community Group: Do you have a wedding coming up? Do you know what colour suits your complexion?
Come along to Tirgan Hall on Friday 8th March for 7.30pm and receive some expert advice from Mr Billy Dixon, personal and corporate image consultant.
Monday 4th March 7.30 pm, Farm Family Health Check plus a representative from NIAPA advising on Universal Tax Credit.
Traditional night on Sunday 10th March, doors open 7.30 pm.
The Holy Family Padre Pio prayer group will hold their monthly meeting in the Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Derry, on Tuesday 5th March, starting with Mass at 7.15pm, There will be a 1st class relic at the meeting, and all are welcome.
Whist Drive in Lissan Hall, Claggan Road on Friday 1st March 2019 at 8.30 pm. Top Score £50. Supper served.
Working in Partnership with Saint Mary’s University, Twickenham, the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre offers the Masters in Catholic School Leadership. This is a post graduate degree dedicated to the professional development and spiritual formation of Catholic school leaders. It is a great opportunity for those currently in leadership roles and those who aspire to, or have an interest in, leadership roles within the Catholic School system. The next intake will be Autumn 2019. If you require any further information please contact The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre 0044 28 7126 4087 or email tferry@derrydiocese.org
Kilcronaghan Centre: TEL: 028 796 27826 to book any of the courses.
Soap Making Workshop using all natural ingredients. Saturday 23rd March at 10am
Mothers Day Cupcake Decorating, ideal for special mum & daughter/son time. Saturday 30th March at 11 am
Interested In Attending A FREE set of classes to learn a new skill… anything from ceramics to garden sculptures? Commencing Monday 8th April @ 10am. Book your FREE place now.
Cookery Book available to purchase… packed with traybake, cake & sweet recipes, only £5.
Ideal Mothers Day or Easter gift!
St. Martin’s GAC – News
Lotto numbers 18 Feb: 3. 10. 14. 19
£50 winner Louise McGovern, Brackagh Lane ~ Jackpot. £3000
Lotto numbers 25 Feb: 9 13 18 24
£50 winner Mario Bradley, Moorside Villas ~ Jackpot £3000
U14 Boys Feile na nOg Lissan V Desertmartin Sunday 3rd March at 12:00 noon
The club offers its deepest sympathy to the Walls family on the death of Martin uncle to senior player and committee member Catherine.