REFLECTION
The Deep End - Selfless Saints
Various figures down through the ages have become synonymous with selfless love - Mother
Teresa of Calcutta, Oscar Romero, St Damian of Molokai, St Don Bosco, St Maximilian Kolbe
… the list goes on. They were people who gave up everything to help others, often suffering
greatly themselves in the process. They were those rare human beings who truly lived out the
familiar, yet challenging instruction to ‘love your neighbour as yourself’.
The story of St Josephine Margaret Bakhita of Sudan, who was kidnapped as a young woman
and spent many years as a slave is a great example of this love. Asked once ‘What would you
do, if you were to meet your captors?’, she responded: ‘If I were to meet those who kidnapped
me, and even those who tortured me, I would kneel and kiss their hands. For, if these things
had not happened, I would not have been a Christian and a religious today.’ During illness in
her later years, when a visitor would ask how she was, she would reply ‘As the Master
desires’. Her words display a deep understanding of the two greatest commandments, to love
God with all your heart, and to love your neighbour as yourself.
The God who speaks in today’s First Reading is a God ‘full of pity’ who hears the cry of the
poor and vulnerable. Many of the saints down through the ages echoed this love in their
service of others. Reading about the lives of the saints might no longer be fashionable, but
there is so much we can learn.
NOVEMBER SHORT TERM PLEGE many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the month
of November and offer this prayerful act in honour of their deceased loved ones. If you would like
to take up this November Pledge initiative, please contact 00 353 1 8749464 or visit
www.pioneerassociation.ie. A small fee apples for the Certificate and Emblem.
CHURCHES RESTORATION FUND The next draw will take place on Monday 27 October at
8.00 pm in St Mary’s School. Collection times are Parish Office: 10.30 am - 11.00 am and St
Mary’s School: 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm.
PARISH DANCE The parish dance last year was so enjoyable that those attending expressed a
desire for another one this year. While the primary purpose last year was to raise funds for the
parish, it was felt that it was more importantly a good opportunity to forge a great awareness of a
parish community and parish unity. So the sole purpose of the dance on Friday 7 November is to
continue to create an occasion for people of the parish to meet and enjoy one another’s company.
The same band is playing again this year. So for all those who enjoy dancing or simply enjoy good
company you are welcome to join us.
TROCAIRE GIFTS are the perfect way to give a gift that will make a real difference to the lives
of some of the world’s poorest people. Trocaire is asking for volunteers to sell these gifts, in their
parish communities, in the coming weeks. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact
Roisin O’Hara, the North West Regional Officer for Trocaire. Tel: 07909114935 or email
[email protected]
THANK YOU to all who contributed to the Coffee Morning - £5,801 and Quiz - £1,054.30 in
memory of Dominic O’Brien.
MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE FASHION SHOW Thurs 30 Oct at 7.30 pm in Cultural Centre.
FOYLE HOSPICE DANCE on 14 Nov in Alexander Arms Hotel at 9.30 pm.
BULLETIN NOTICES All notices MUST be either left at the Parish Office, faxed to 028 777 65290 or sent
by email to: [email protected] on or before Wednesday at 1.00 pm.
LIMAVADY PARISH BULLETIN
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
26 October 2014
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MASS TIMES
ST MARY’S
Monday - Saturday
Vigil Mass
Sunday Morning
CHRIST THE KING
Monday & Friday
Vigil Mass
Sunday Morning
ST FINLOUGH’S
Monday - Friday
Vigil Mass
Sunday Morning
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10.00 am
7.30 pm
9.00 am, 11.00 am
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7.30 pm
6.00 pm
10.00 am, 12.00 noon
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As announced on Sunday
7.00 pm
10.00 am
CONFESSION TIMES
ST MARY’S
Saturday 11.00 - 11.30 am & 7.00 - 7.15 pm
CHRIST THE KING
Saturday 5.30 - 5.45 pm
ST FINLOUGH’S
Saturday 6.30 pm
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Weddings, Month’s Mind Masses and Anniversary Masses
To book Weddings, Month’s Mind Masses, Anniversary Masses,
contact Janet at the Parish Office. Tel: 028 777 62522.
Any forms to be signed by the Priest can be left at the Parish Office
and collected the next day
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Baptisms
St Finlough’s Church
1st Sunday of the month
11.00 am
St Mary’s Church
1st Sunday of the month
11.45 am
Christ the King Church 3rd Saturday of the month 4.00 pm
Baptismal Cards to be completed in the Parish Office at least 1 week before Baptism
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Mgr McCanny
Fr Devine
Parish Office
Telephone Numbers
028 777 29759
028 777 62721
028 777 62522 (Mon - Fri: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm)
Email: [email protected]
www.limavadyparish.com
REQUIESCANT IN PACE
First Anniversary Masses
The First Anniversary Mass for James Lynch will be celebrated on
Friday 31 October at 6.00 pm in Christ the King Church.
Deaths
We extend are deepest sympathy to the family and friends of:
Frank McCarry, Ballycastle
who died recently
Anniversaries
Mary Brolly, James Anderson, William Gallagher, Elizabeth McClarey, Valerie Anderson,
David Boucher, Tom, Nora & Sharon McDonald, Margaret, Michael & Sarah Mullan,
Roseann Murray, Willie Mullan, Dermot McGilligan, Eileen Crilly, Agnes McKeever,
Thomas Magee, Ellen McElhinney, Willie Crampsie, John Kelly, John McAtamney, Anne &
George Macdonald
All names to be included in the bulletin must be given in to the Parish Office
before 1.00 pm on a Wednesday.
Tel: 777 62522 or email: [email protected]
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Baptisms
We welcome into the Parish Community through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Michael Shaun Smith, Riley O’Connor, Sophia Ann Friel, Kayleigh Grace McLaughlin
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
Sat 1 Nov is the Feast of All Saints. Masses are as follows:
St Mary’s
Friday Vigil 7.30 pm, Saturday 10.00 am
Christ the King
Friday Vigil 6.00 pm,
St Finlough’s
Saturday
9.00 am
FEAST OF ALL SOULS
weekend Masses
Sun 2 Nov is the Feast of All Souls. Masses are the same as the
ANNUAL MASS OF INTERCESSION FOR THE DEAD will be celebrated on Friday 14
November at 7.30 pm in Christ the King Church. Please write the names of the deceased on the
sheets at the back of the churches.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR NOVEMBER
St Mary’s
7.30 pm
Roisin Timoney, Louise Gibson
9.00 am
Bronagh Quigley, John Kerr
11.00 am
Clare Robertson, Gerard McNicholl
Christ the
6.00 pm
Ann Gallagher, Martin Rafferty, Patricia Somers
King
10.00 am
Barry McCluskey, Janet McGahon
12.00 noon
Karen Deighan, Maria McQuillan, Mina Wood
READERS FOR NOVEMBER
St Mary’s
7.30 pm
Cathy Mallon
9.00 am
Geraldine Carlin
11.00 am
Loreto College
Christ the
6.00 pm
Anne Marie Holmes
King
10.00 am
Howard Wood
12.00 noon
Bernie Kane
REMEMBER TO TURN BACK CLOCKS ONE HOUR ON SATURDAY NIGHT
INDULGENCES AT THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL SOULS
For the celebration of All Souls Day, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion, and
prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice)
can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one Our Father
and the Apostles’ Creed.
Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1 November.
Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1 November to 8 November.
The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable
only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1 - 8 November. The conditions
mentioned above apply also for this.
COLLECTION FOR SUNDAY 19 October 2014
Town Churches
£3,269.00
ALTAR SOCIETY FOR NOVEMBER
St Mary’s - Marie Devine
Ballykelly
£685.00
Christ the King - Suzanne Forrest, Kathleen McIvor
WEEKDAY READERS FOR NOVEMBER AT 10.00 AM IN ST MARY’S CHURCH
Monday
Majella Cooke
Tuesday
Liam Farrell
Wednesday
Brian McNulty
Thursday
Sean Bradley
Friday
Termoncanice School
Saturday
Ann Hasson
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS in the Long Tower Church, Derry on Sunday 2 November at
2.00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
FATIMA PILGRIMAGE 16 - 25 July 2015. 7 nights full board. £519 if paid by 1 December
2014. Spiritual Director: Fr James Devine. Further details contact Patricia Moore on 07743936548.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION continues every Tuesday from 11.00 am - 8.00 pm in St
Joseph’s Oratory, Drummond Hotel and every Thursday after the 10.00 am Mass until 8.00 pm in St
Mary’s Church. If adorers are unable to be present at their appointed times, please ask someone to
take your place to ensure that the Blessed Sacrament is never left unattended.
If anyone is willing to give one hour each week to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament please
contact Roisin on 777 29457 or Anne on 777 62114.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES The 2015 Pilgrimage will take place form 1 - 6 July.
The Youth Team will be part of this pilgrimage. Young people participating in the Pope John Paul II
Award can apply to be part of the Youth Team. There will be opportunities for the Youth Team to be
actively involved in the pilgrimage, including involvement in the various liturgies and ceremonies,
and assisting the sick or less able pilgrims. Applications to become a member of the Youth Team
can be downloaded from www.derrydiocese.org. Completed applications require to be submitted by
31 October 2014. They should be sent by email to [email protected] or by post to the
Lourdes Pilgrimage Office, Derry Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ.
Please note that places are limited. The discounted price for the Youth Team members is £519 and
part of this cost can be met through fundraising.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION The parents and guardians of children
who attend schools apart from Termoncanice, Roe Valley Integrated, Rossmar, St Finlough’s,
Ballykelly Primary School and the Irish School, and who are due to make their First Holy
Communion or Confirmation next year are asked to register their child for Sacramental Preparation
Classes. Please register your child with the Parish Office at 777 62522.
ALIVE NEWSPAPER Would anyone who wishes to give donations to this paper please give to
any member of the Legion of Mary or to the Parish Office. Thank you.