Bulletin of 8 November 2020

PRIEST ON DUTY THIS WEEK – Fr. Gates                                                           www.magherafeltparish.org

The following services are all available on webcam –

Masses Saturday 6.15pm, Sunday 10.30am & 12noon

Weekday Masses 11am, Novena 7.30pm & Holy Hour 7pm

https://www.magherafeltparish.org/church-webcam

The Churches will open for solitary private prayer –

Magherafelt – weekdays from 10am and close after evening Mass or Holy Hour; Sundays from 1pm – 6pm

Castledawson – from 10am – 5pm everyday

 

REMEMBER OUR DEAD Pray for Anne Kelly, John (Jackie) O’Connor, Maureen Donnelly, Albert Vasquez, Patsy O’Hagan and John Keenan (Germany) who died recently & for the following whose anniversaries or month’s minds occur this week –

Sat. 7 Nov.            Des Diamond, Tess Carmichael, Susan McKeever,

                                Joseph (Joe) Neville (MM 6.15pm Magherafelt)

Sun. 8 Nov.          Michael Donaghy, Thomas Mullan, Sarah Devlin, Malachy & Bob McIvor

                                Dae Cartin (1st Av 12noon Magherafelt)

Mon. 9 Nov.          Patrick Quinn, Lila McCann, Paul Donnelly

Tues. 10 Nov.      Patrick Cleary

Wed. 11 Nov.       George Tohill, Tony Loughran, Kathleen Harrigan

                                Sean McKay (1st Av 7.30pm Magherafelt)

Thurs. 12 Nov.    Alice O’Donnell, Kevin Rocks,

                                Minnie Rafferty (MM 7.30pm Magherafelt)

Fri. 13 Nov.          Mary Mulholland, Cyril McBride, Harry McMurray

Sat. 14 Nov.         Kevin Laverty, Bridget McKeever, Michael Crotty, James Hegarty

WELCOME TO THE PARISH FAMILY Today we greet Dan James Heavron who was baptised recently.

CHURCH COLLECTION

Magherafelt & Castledawson – £2495

Standing orders – £1117

PUBLIC DAILY MASS

There will be a limit of 120 people.  You are asked to please follow the instructions given and to enter via the main door and exit via the side wing door, using the hand sanitisers provided.  There is a limit to two people per pew, in the pews not cordoned off.

We will continue this week with the Holy Hour on Tuesday at 7pm, Sean McKay’s 1st Anniversary on Wednesday at 7.30pm and Minnie Rafferty’s MM on Thursday at 7.30pm.

WEEKEND MASSES – All Masses continue this weekend with limited numbers, 1 household group per pew or 2 people per pew with social distancing.  When the church is full for Mass the overflow will be accommodated in the Parish Centre where Mass will be broadcast on the webcam.  Please cooperate with priests and sacristans.

 

FACEMASKS / COVERINGS – In line with new legislation Face Masks / Coverings must be worn in Church unless you have a medical condition; they may only be removed for the reception of Holy Communion &should cover both mouth & nose.

FUNERAL MASSES & WEDDINGS – Numbers are limited to 25 and restricted to family only.

 

PARISH CENTRE              

The Parish Centre Bistro is open for Takeaway Tea, Coffee, Breakfast, Dinner and Snacks 9am – 3pm Monday – Friday; delivery service available; more details on Facebook.

O’DONOVAN ROSSA G.A.C. Please see the club Facebook for more information.

 

ST. MALACHY’S G.A.C. Please see the club Facebook re details of Lotto; Thanks to all who support this fundraiser, to take part contact Brendan Keenan 078 1087 1370.

 

THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL MAGHERAFELT would like to thank everyone for their continued generosity and support during this difficult time.  Envelopes for Donations are available at the back of the Church and can be returned to us in the Church Collection box.  Helpline 028 7930 0819

FIRST FRIDAY CALLS – Due to the increase in number of Covid-19 cases it is not advisable to carry out home/nursing home visits at present.  Fr. Gates & Fr. Branigan are available for emergency sick calls.