Masses – Saturday Vigil 6.15pm Magherafelt Sunday 9am Castledawson, 11.30am Magherafelt
Weekday Masses Monday – Saturday – 11am
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 Mary King and Sean Kelly who died recently & for the following whose anniversaries or month’s minds occur this week
Sat. 31 Aug. Vera Johnston, Rosie Goddard, Martin McGuckin
Sun. 1 Sept. Owen Coogan, Patricia Coogan, Peter Scullion, Jim Wilkinson
Mon. 2 Sept. Teresa McKeever, Mary Gallagher (MM 7.30pm)
Tues. 3 Sept. Eamon Forbes, John James Gribbin
Wed. 4 Sept. Mary O’Regan, Cassie McKay, Seamus McKay
Thurs. 5 Sept. Winnie McGlade
Fri. 6 Sept. Patrick Mallon, Harold Purvis, John Higgins, Fr. Andrew McNally, Jim McAtamney Mary McLaughlin (1st Av 7.30pm Milltown)
Sat. 7 Sept. Collette Campbell, Willie Johnston, Kathleen Morgan (MM 6.15pm)
(Sunday 8 September Denise Lipscomb 1st Av. 9am Castledawson)
WELCOME TO THE PARISH FAMILY – Today we greet Cliodhna Grace Shivers, Ellen Louise Ivy Gregg and Aodhan O’Brien who were baptised recently.
CHURCH COLLECTION
Magherafelt & Castledawson – £2558
August Dues – £35; Sick & Retired Priests – £1305;
Standing orders – £1345
CHILDREN’S LITURGY – recommences today – Castledawson Sunday 9am & Magherafelt 11.30am
TEN MEETINGS ON CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE – will commence in the Parish Centre from Monday 30 September. These meetings will be beneficial for those preparing for marriage and for all married couples who wish to deepen their understanding of the Sacrament of Marriage. please register your interest by leaving your name and contact number with the Parish Office.
HOLY FAMILY LAY MEMBERS – Meeting in the Parish Centre Boardroom Monday 2 September 11.45am
ST VINCENT DE PAUL – Annual Day Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 14 September, leaving King Street 7.30am, bus fare £15, stopping for breakfast in Bundoran, contact helpline 028 7930 0819 to book
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES – Engaged Encounter online, Saturday 21 & 28 September, delivered by Marriage Encounter England & Wales, visit website as usual www.MarriageEncounter.ie and link through to the relevant booking page. In person courses available in Maghera, through AccordNI, for booking & information contact www.courses.accord.ie
PIUS X COLLEGE ORATORY – hour of prayer & adoration 6.30pm each Wednesday, all welcome
PORTGLENONE PRAYER GROUP Tuesdays 7pm in the Big House at the Monastery, everyone welcome
PARISH CENTRE
SUNDAY BIG BANTER Jackpot £2150, 45 calls, doors 6pm; all welcome
EXPRESSIONS BISTRO –Mon. – Fri. 9am – 3pm
MONDAY – Kids Dance – from 9.30am contact Siobhan 073 8563 3743; St. John’s Bowling Club – recommences Monday 2 September 7.30pm with AGM, continuing every Monday and Thursday, new members especially welcome
TUESDAY – Kids Dance – from 9.30am contact Siobhan 073 8563 3743; Ladies Dancefit – 7pm, contact Kelly 07521689215; Closed AA Group 8.30pm
WEDNESDAY – Knitting 10am; Dogs Trust Dog School 5.30pm
THURSDAY – Slimming World (Roisin 075 6499 8233); Epilepsy Action Support Group (11am – 12.30pm, every 2nd Thursday); OTAGO – 1pm; Tae Kwon Do
FRIDAY – Musical Wings 9.30am – 11.30am contact Colleen 077 0640 0590; Smith School of Irish Dance – 6pm
SATURDAY – Musical Wings 9.30am – 11.30am
O’DONOVAN ROSSA G.A.C. – Lotto 9, 15, 24, 30; £25 to Ciaran Purvis, Ryan McKee, Gerard Doyle; Jackpot £2850
MALACHY’S G.A.C. – Lotto 2, 7, 11, 18; Jackpot winners share £1500 Sarah/ Jane Gribbin, Lauren Bigger; New Jackpot £500; Thanks to all who support this fundraiser, contact Niall McNichol 077 4671 4933.