Masses – Saturday Vigil 6.15pm Magherafelt Sunday 9am Castledawson, 11.30am Magherafelt
Weekday Masses Monday – Saturday – 11am
Confessions – Saturdays after 11am Mass and at 5.45pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday 11.30am – 7.15pm Benediction Monday 7.15pm
Miraculous Medal Novena Monday 7.30pm
Children’s Liturgy – Castledawson Sunday 9am & Magherafelt 1st & 3rd Sunday 11.30am; Rosary Group – Castledawson Tuesday 7pm; Baptisms – Sunday 12.30pm
REMEMBER OUR DEAD – Pray for all those who died recently & for the following whose anniversaries or month’s minds occur this week –
Sat. 13 Dec. Pat McDonagh, Bernie McCann, Jack Kerr, Tiny Martin, Brigid O’Neill (MM 6.15pm)
Sun. 14 Dec. Frances Cunningham, Hugh McCloskey, Philip McGoldrick, Elizabeth Gallagher, Henry Purvis, Mary McSwiggan, Marie McGuire, Michael Carr, Elizabeth Deehan (1st Av 11.30am
Mon. 15 Dec. Brigid O’Neill, Margaret Deehan, Winnie Mongan, Brigid & Edward Stokes, Martin & Brigid Mongan, Brian Mongan, Joe Heaney, Sue Murray, Rosemary Maunsell (MM 7.30pm)
Tues. 16 Dec. Breige McGurk, Gerry Graham, Philomena Quinn
Wed. 17 Dec. Mary McGeown, Joseph O’Donnell, Margaret Gallagher
Thurs. 18 Dec. Billy Duffy, James Hanson
Fri. 19 Dec. Clare Morrison, Patrick O’Donnell (1st Av 7pm)
Sat. 20 Dec. Rose Donnelly, Kestutis Damasas, Regina Quinn, Pat McGlade, Susan Potter, Brigid Bateson, Patsy Bateson
CHURCH COLLECTION
Magherafelt & Castledawson – £1855; Dues – £ 3212;
Standing orders – £1345
WELCOME TO THE PARISH FAMILY – Today we greet Brian Óg Black, Senan Kelly and Bonnie Boone who were baptised recently.
MAGHERAFELT CHOIR – invite you to join them in singing at Mass on Christmas Eve; Practices Monday15 December & Monday 22 December at 8pm, all welcome.
NEW ROW ST PATRICK’S PS – Come join us in St Patrick’s Church on Tues. 16 Dec., 6.15pm Years1-3 Nativity & Carols, 7.30pm Years 4-7 Carol Service.
HOLY FAMILY PS & NURSERY OPEN DAY for P1 & Nursery – Wednesday 17 December. Prospective parents & pupils are welcome to meet our staff & pupils. Contact 028 7963 2153 to book one of the following sessions (9.30am -10.15am and 10.45am-11.30am).
CASTLEDAWSON COMMUNITY CHOIR – Christmas Love – celebrating the Heart of Christmas, Wednesday 17 December 7:30 pm, St Patrick’s Church Castledawson, donation on the night to Children’s Cancer Fund & The Homeless, all welcome.
ST PATRICK’S CONFERENCE (SVP) – We are grateful to the Parish Community for your generous support throughout the year & especially at Christmas. If you require help, please call our helpline 028 7930 0819. Wishing you a Joyful Christmas and a blessed New Year.
PARISH CENTRE
SUNDAY BIG BANTER Jackpot £3150, 46 calls, doors 6pm; all welcome
EXPRESSIONS BISTRO – The Bistro is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday – Friday 9am – 3pm
MONDAY – Pilates (Wendy 077 5335 2077); St. John’s Bowling Club – 7.30pm
TUESDAY –Ladies Dancefit 7pm (Kelly 075 2168 9215); Closed AA Group 8.30pm
WEDNESDAY – Knitting 10am
THURSDAY – Epilepsy Action Support (11am every 2nd Thursday); Tae Kwon Do 5pm – 7pm; St. John’s Bowling Club – 7.30pm
FRIDAY – Musical Wings 9.30am – 11.30am (Colleen 077 0640 0590); Smith School of Irish Dance – 6pm
SATURDAY – Musical Wings 9.30am – 11.30am
O’DONOVAN ROSSA G.A.C. – Lotto 3, 7, 13, 20; £25 to John Barry, Paula Martin, Marty Donnelly; Jackpot £6250
MALACHY’S G.A.C. – Lotto 10, 18, 22, 23; £25 to Micky Gribbin, Cathal Kealey; Jackpot £5000; Thanks to all who support this fundraiser, contact Niall McNichol 077 4671 4933