PRIEST ON DUTY THIS WEEK – Fr. Borrallo
Masses Saturday 6.15pm, Sunday 9am (Castledawson), 10.30am & 12noon
Weekday Masses 11am Novena Monday 7.30pm
Rosary Group – Castledawson Tuesdays 7pm
Faith Discussions – Tuesday 7pm in Parish Centre
https://www.magherafeltparish.org/webcam
REMEMBER OUR DEAD Pray for Frank Kerr, Colm McGurk, Sheila McDonald (Coagh) and Brendan McCusker (Newbridge) who died recently & for the following whose anniversaries or month’s minds occur this week –
Sat. 13 Aug. Hugh Scullion, Sadie McCann, Dolores Carmichael
Sun. 14 Aug. Mary Devlin, Assumpta Boorman (MM 9am), Angela McCrory (MM 12 noon), Trevor Begley (MM Coleraine),
Mon. 15 Aug. Jerome Cleary, Paddy McCann, Patrick O’Loughlin, Genowefa Bzozowska
Tues. 16 Aug. Ronnie Goddard, Philomena Hughes, James Laverty, Patrick Trolan
Wed. 17 Aug. Mary Russell, Mary Bradley, Rev. Eamonn O’Brien, Patsy Mackle (1st Av)
Thurs. 18 Aug. Bobby O’Kane
Fri. 19 Aug. Patrick McRory, John Cassidy, Annie Martin, Seamus & Rosie Hughes
Sat. 20 Aug. Roseann Higgins, Lily Monaghan, Frank Toner, John Wilson
CHURCH COLLECTION
Magherafelt & Castledawson – £1159
August Dues – £3191; Sick & Retired Priests – £30
Vocations – £2058 (total); Standing orders – £1345
MONDAY 15 AUGUST, FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY – Solemn Mass to celebrate the Feast Day of the Parish at 11am and Novena Mass at 7.30pm
WELCOME TO THE PARISH FAMILY – Today we greet Darragh James Diamond, Holly Sara Davis and Ella Doyle who were baptised recently.
CONGRATULATIONS to Kinisha O’Hagan and Seamus McCloskey who were married recently
ST VINCENT DE PAUL – Annual Day Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 10 September, leaving from the Church at 7.30am sharp, bus fare £10, bring packed lunch, contact helpline 028 7930 0819 to book & for more details
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES – for booking & information contact www.MarriageEncounter.ie; www.courses.accord.ie
PORTGLENONE PRAYER GROUP meeting each Tuesday 7pm – 8.15pm in the Big House at the Monastery, everyone welcome.
LOUGH DERG DAY RETREAT – Sunday 25 September, bus leaving from Toome 7.30am, total cost £60, 028 86737954 / 077 4357 5969 for more details and to book
PARISH CENTRE
SUNDAY BIG BANTER JACKPOT £4150 48 calls, doors open 6pm; everyone welcome
EXPRESSIONS BISTRO Mon. – Fri. 9am – 3pm; Closed Monday 15 August, re-opens Tuesday 16 August 9am
MONDAY 10am & TUESDAY 10am – Children’s Dance Class contact 073 8563 3743
WEDNESDAY – Knitting 10am; Tae Kwon Do;
Dogs Trust Dog School 7.30pm, 077 1565 4650
THURSDAY – Slimming World morning & evening; Tae Kwon Do
SATURDAY – Musical Wings 9.30am
‘Family Shark Show’ Saturday 27 August 2pm, doors open 1.30pm
O’DONOVAN ROSSA G.A.C. Lotto 1, 11, 14, 27; £25 to Martin Loughran, Viney Mitchell, Julian Grimes; Jackpot £5000
MALACHY’S G.A.C. – Lotto 5, 9, 17, 24; £25 to McElwees, Patrick, Shauna, Martin & Kerrie McLaughlin; Jackpot £1000; Thanks to all who support this fundraiser, to take part contact Brendan Keenan 078 1087 1370
VINCENT’S CHARITY SHOP, King Street – black plastic hangers with metal hooks urgently needed (for tops only, not trouser hangers)
BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE – Magherafelt High School Monday 22 August & Tuesday 23 August 12.30pm – 4pm & 5pm – 7.30pm; text Blood to 60081 or call 08085 534 653 to book