OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION, MAGHERAFELT

Saturday: Vigil 6.15pm; Sunday: 8.00am, 10.30am & 12noon

Weekdays: 11.00am (Mon-Sat.), 7.30pm (Mon. & Wed.)

Confessions: Saturday 12.30pm & 5.45pm

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday 11.30am to 7.30pm

Benediction: Monday 7.15pm

Altar Society: Group 2 – M. McMahon, P. Ward, K. McKendry, M. Gates

ST PATRICK, CASTLEDAWSON

Sunday: 9.30 am; Weekdays: 7.30 pm (Tues. & Thurs.)

Altar Society for July: Group 4 – A. Martin, P. Hanson

ST JOHN, MILLTOWN: Mass on First Friday (Apr. – Oct.) 7.30pm

SUN. 24 JULY       READERS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Vigil 6.15pm:        U. O’Kane                 G. McGuckin, A. Goddard,

                                                            P. McKee

Sun. 8.00am:        Sr. Caitriona     M. Duncan, B. McLarnon

Sun. 10.30am:     F. Gallagher      M. McQuillan, M. McLaughlin,

                                                            B. McErlain

Sun. 12noon:        C. O’Brien                 B. Kelly, O. Walshe, B. Boyle

C’dawson 9.30am: I. Hynds                  B. O’Kane, P. McKeever

REMEMBER OUR DEAD: Pray for all those on our Parish List of the Dead, for Grace O’Neill, Dolores McCormack, Kathleen McErlean, Joseph McErlean & Rose McGuckin who died recently & for the following whose anniversaries or month’s minds occur this week:

Sat. 16 July:         James O’Donnell, Hugh Martin,

                                Rosemary McPeake (MM)

Sun. 17 July:        Sarah Johnson, James Maynes

Mon. 18 July:        Joe Kearns, Frank McKenna, Johnnie McKee, Joe & Kathleen Wright

Tues. 19 July:      Tommy McSwiggan, Priscilla McCarron

Wed. 20 July:       Molly Breen

Thur. 21 July:       Brendan McCormack

Fri. 22 July:           Joey O’Neill, Margaret Doyle, Patsy Conway

Sat. 23 July:         Kathleen O’Neill, Margaret Mullan, Patrick Gormley, Gretta Mallon (1^st Av)

COLLECTION: Sun. 10 July: Envelope - £2302, Loose Plate - £770, S. Orders £735. The priests of the parish thank you for your generosity.

There will be a Church Gate Collection & short talk at all Masses this weekend in aid of Sr. Consilio’s Cuan Mhuire. Cuan Mhuire is Ireland’s largest voluntary provider of Rehabilitation Treatment for individuals suffering from addiction and other related issues. There will be no St. Vincent de Paul collection.

WELCOME TO THE PARISH FAMILY: Today we greet Meadhbh Labhaoise McQuillan McCullagh who was baptised recently.

PARISH BBQ & FAMILY FUN DAY: Following on from last year’s very successful Parish BBQ & Fun Day this year’s will be held on Sunday 14 August 4pm – 7pm. All are welcome. Photographs of last year’s event are on the Parish website.

PARISH CENTRE

The Parish Centre & Coffee Shop will reopen on Monday 18 July at 9.30am.

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS aged 16 & over: learn new skills during the summer months by volunteering in Parish Centre Coffee Shop. Hours may contribute towards John Paul II / Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

ZUMBA –Tuesday 8.30 – 9.30pm

PILATES – Wednesday 8.00 – 9pm

ZUMBA – Wednesday 6.00 - 6.45pm

ARMAGH DIOCESAN YOUTH COMMISSION PILGRIMAGE TO CROAGH PATRICK: for age 14 & over, Mon. 1 Aug. Cost £15 to include transport & refreshments. Contact Dermot or Pierce 028 3752 3084 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than Mon. 25 July.

ACCORD MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE: 3 week courses commencing Tues. 23 Aug. & also Tues. 8 Nov. 7pm – 10pm in Quinn’s Corner Dungannon. Contact 028 3833 4781 or accordni.com.

O’DONOVAN ROSSA G.A.C: Lotto numbers: 4, 9, 17, 18. £25 to: Paul Grimes, Tony O’Hagan, Sorcha McVey. Jackpot: £2150. Rossa Óg training is taking a break this Sunday due to the Ulster Final. We will resume on Sunday 24 July at 11.45am at Rossa Park.

ST. MALACHY’S G.A.C: Next lotto draw 18 July.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Helpline: 028 7930 0819. Urgently require a cot; please contact the helpline or any member.

MID ULSTER SCHOOL OF MUSIC: present ‘The Jungle Book’ in Magherafelt Parish Centre Sunday 28 August. Auditions for the musical take place on Thurs. 11 Aug. at 12noon in Mid Ulster School of Music. All applicants must be aged 8 - 15 years and free to attend workshops from 15 – 27 August. Contact Fiona 028 7930 1958/07754074931.

‘BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS’ SUMMER SCHOOL: unforgettable week long drama workshops for 4 - 18 yr olds based in Magherafelt. To book contact Lisa on 07793683456. 

ST. PATRICK’S ACCORDIAN BAND HILLHEAD: Anyone wishing to join either band or committee, please contact John McElhone 07516000734 or Michael McLaughlin 028 7946 8542.