Masses – Saturday Vigil 6.15pm Magherafelt Sunday 9am Castledawson, 11.30am Magherafelt
Weekday Masses Monday – Saturday – 11am (see note*)
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 Anne Marie O’Neill Moore, Seamus Higgins and Gerard Donnelly (Draperstown) who died recently & for the following whose anniversaries or month’s minds occur this week –
Sat. 20 Sept. Betty Kearns, Teresa Deehan, Sylvia Kelly Michael Kielt (1st Av 11am), Francis O’Neill (MM 6.15pm)
Sun. 21 Sept. Ciaran McGuckin, Kathleen McKenna, Pat Dougan, Mike McGlade, Johnny Donnelly (MM 11.30am)
Mon. 22 Sept. Connie Niblock, Willam Moore, Mary McNally
Tues. 23 Sept. Rose Regan, Annie Murray
Wed. 24 Sept. Frank Marshall, Emmet Murray, James McCorry, Thomas Porter
Thurs. 25 Sept. Margaret Moore, Willie Mulholland, PJ McDonnell
Fri. 26 Sept. Mary Mallon, Florence Logan
Sat. 27 Sept. Seamus Corey, Mena Molloy, Mary Niblock, Fr Felix McLaughlin, Gerry Hughes, Tony Fitzpatrick (1st Av 11am)
CHURCH COLLECTION
Magherafelt & Castledawson – £2839;
Dues – £355; Sick & Retired Priests – £30;
Standing orders – £1345
SEASON OF CREATION – Blessing for Animals
To celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi you are invited to a special Blessing for all household pets on Sunday 5 October at 5pm at the front steps of the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption.
(weather permitting, check social media for updates)
WELCOME TO THE PARISH FAMILY – Today we greet Caoimhe Russell, Darragh McCracken and Bryan Mafiana who were baptised recently.
PARISH CENTRE VOLUNTEERS – We are currently updating our volunteer list. If you would like to add your name to assist with functions or events in the Parish Centre or if you would be available for one or two hours per week to assist in the Bistro, please contact Pat 078 7252 5938.
PIUS X COLLEGE ORATORY – hour of prayer & adoration 6.30pm each Wednesday, all welcome
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES – for booking & information see www.MarriageEncounter.ie or www.courses.accord.ie
ST VINCENT DE PAUL Helpline 028 7930 0819
PARISH CENTRE
SUNDAY BIG BANTER Jackpot £2550, 45 calls, doors 6pm; all welcome
EXPRESSIONS BISTRO – Mon – Fri 9am – 3pm
MONDAY – Pilates (Wendy 077 5335 2077); St. John’s Bowling Club – 7.30pm
TUESDAY – Dance Dynamics – 5pm, 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
St. John’s Bowling Club AGM – Monday 29 September 7.30pm, all members invited to attend, new members most welcome.
HOLY FAMILY LAY MEMBERS – Meeting in the Parish Centre Boardroom Monday 6 October 11.45am
O’DONOVAN ROSSA G.A.C. – Lotto 3, 16, 25, 27; £25 to Aaron Donnelly, Patrick Rocks, Marty Donnelly; Jackpot £5650
MALACHY’S G.A.C. – Lotto 8, 10, 11, 17; £25 to Mary McGurk, Paddy Bradley; Jackpot £3900; Thanks to all who support this fundraiser, contact Niall McNichol 077 4671 4933