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 Kathleen McGovern, Kathleen Murray, Mary King and Sean Kelly who died recently & for the following whose anniversaries or month’s minds occur this week
Sat. 7 Sept. Collette Campbell, Willie Johnston, Kathleen Morgan (MM 6.15pm)
Sun. 8 Sept. John Barr, Denise Lipscomb (1st Av. 9am) Jacinta Lynch (1st Av. 11.30am)
Mon. 9 Sept. William Deehan, Brendan McLaughlin, Patsy Murray
Tues. 10 Sept. Michael Cunningham, Shaun Doherty, Michael McGurk
Wed. 11 Sept. Maria McRory, Mary Brennan, Paddy Kearns, Arthur Gillen
Thurs. 12 Sept. Mary White
Fri. 13 Sept. Paddy Collins
Sat. 14 Sept. Phyllis Marshall, John Smith
WELCOME TO THE PARISH FAMILY – Today we greet Alara Pereira Hughes who was baptised recently.
CHURCH COLLECTION
Magherafelt & Castledawson – £3421
August Dues – £90; Sick & Retired Priests – £1370;
Standing orders – £1345
ANNUAL COLLECTION FOR ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL RESTORATION – St. Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh stands as an icon of faith and hope. There will be an additional collection next weekend Sunday 15 September to support the ongoing restoration and maintenance of the Cathedral ensuring it remains a Centre of hope and prayer for generations to come.
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.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL – Annual Day Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 14 September, leaving King Street 7.30am, bus fare £15, contact 028 7930 0819 to book
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
NEW ROW ST. PATRICK’S PS Baby & Toddler Group – every Monday 9.15am – 11am in school hall, everyone welcome, enjoy playtime, a snack and a song
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES – for booking & information see www.MarriageEncounter.ie or www.courses.accord.ie
PARISH CENTRE
SUNDAY BIG BANTER Jackpot £2200, 45 calls, doors 6pm; all welcome
EXPRESSIONS BISTRO –Mon. – Fri. 9am – 3pm
MONDAY – Kids Dance – 9.30am (Siobhan 073 8563 3743); Pilates from 5.45pm, contact Wendy 077 5335 2077; St. John’s Bowling Club – 7.30pm
TUESDAY – Kids Dance – 9.30am; Ladies Dancefit – 7pm, (Kelly 07521689215); Closed AA Group 8.30pm
WEDNESDAY – Knitting 10am
THURSDAY – Slimming World (Roisin 075 6499 8233); Epilepsy Action Support Group (11am – 12.30pm, every 2nd Thursday); OTAGO – 1pm; Tae Kwon Do; 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
JOHN’S FEIS – Saturday 14 September & Sunday 15 September
O Neill Academy of Irish Dance – Classes resume Wednesday 6pm St Pius X College, new members welcome
O’DONOVAN ROSSA G.A.C. – Lotto 1, 13, 18, 25; £25 to Danny Heavron, Angela Bateson, Nicola Martin; Jackpot £2900
MALACHY’S G.A.C. – Lotto 5, 13, 15, 16; £25 to Aidan McElhone, Brogan Heaney; Jackpot £600