St. Mary's, Lavey

St. Mary’ s, Lavey

th 9 January 2011

The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Here, Matthew describes Jesus’ baptism, the event which marks the beginning of his public ministry, and which is recorded in all four Gospels. The passage is distinctly Trinitarian, as it records a manifestation of the Father, Son and Spirit. The symbiotic nature of the Trinity is

also highlighted: The Father confirms the Son as the One sent by him and the Son undertakes

willingly the work of the Father with the help of the Spirit

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Saturday - St Ita Wednesday – 7pm Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Sick of the Parish th The sick will be attended on Monday 10 January

Wedding 2011 All couples getting married here in Lavey this year are asked to come to a meeting in Lavey GAC on Saturday 22nd January at 11.30am. It is important to attend this meeting so all documents required can be discussed prior to your wedding date.

Foundation in Liturgy A 12 week Liturgy course led by the Thornhill Centre team will be held in Parish Centre, St Patrick’s Church Dungiven beginning Tuesday 11th January from 7.30 – 9.30pm Contact Thornhill: (028) 71351233

Ards Friary (Cresslough, Co. Donegal) Weekend 18th to 20th February ‘Stepping into the promise of a new Spring.’ Tel: 0749138909 or 0749384015

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £1160.00 Baskets £695.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~Seamus Walsh, Ballymacpeake

£100 ~ Gearldine Bradley, Ballymacpeake

Erin’s Owen GAC U14 Football Training Lavey Club Mass  Every Friday from 4:30pm – 6pm Lavey Club will hold an annual Mass on Sunday 16th January at 11am in the  Primary 1,2,3 & 4 Football Training Church If possible could all those attending wear Saturday morning 10am – 11:30am their club colours st  Primary 7 and 1 Years Saturday 1pm – 2:30pm Annual Convention Sunday 16th January at 2pm Lavey Dinner Dance nd Saturday 22 January Underage Training Workshop In Clubrooms catering by The Terrace, Wednesday 12th January from 7pm to Magherafelt. Tickets on sale on Wenesday 9pm with Paudie Butler. Please come out th 12 January. Tickets £20. and show your support

th Young at Heart Thursday 13 January 2011- 11am – 1pm

Bellaghy Players

Presents

‘Cinderella’ Bellaghy Parish Hall - 15th – 23rd January Contact Damian 07850631108

Irish Language Classes Pilates (8 Week course) th Monday 10 January Thursday 13th January, in An Carn Centre An Carn Centre 2 session 7 – 8pm & 8 – 9pm. 7.30 – 9.30pm Cost £40 Tel: (028) 796549978 Tel: (028) 796549978

Granaghan Women’s Group Demonstration Cookery Thursday 20th from 7.00 – 9.00. Cost £25 for 6 weeks. Internet & E-Mailing Friday 21st from 7.00 – 9.30pm Cost £40, concessionary £30 8 weeks Word Processing for Absolute Beginners Wednesday 26th from 7.00 – 10.00pm Cost £45.00 9 weeks

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

th 16 January 2011

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

John indentifies Jesus as ‘the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world’,

resonating with the sacrificial Passover lamb of Exodus. This was the person foretold in Isaiah as the Suffering Servant who would be led like a lamb to the slaughter and is now revealed to Israel and the world as the Chosen One – the Son of God. John the Baptist therefore not only knew Jesus for his mission but also for who he really was.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week

Monday – 9am

Tuesday – 7pm Monday – St Anthony (Month’s Mind Mass for Rosemary O’Neill) Friday – St Anges Wednesday – 7pm

Thursday – 9am

Friday – 9am Wedding 2011 All couples getting married here in Lavey this year are asked to come to a meeting in Lavey GAC on Saturday 22nd January at 11.30am. It is important to attend this meeting so all documents required can be discussed prior to your wedding date.

Ards Friary (Cresslough, Co. Donegal) Weekend 18th to 20th February ‘Stepping into the promise of a new Spring.’ Tel: 0749138909 or 0749384015

Karate Club – Mayogall Hall Wednesday 19th January from 7 til 8pm. Children aged 5 and up, Adults also welcome. Termoneeny Community Group Music Classes – Wednesday nights in the Club Guitar, Bodhran, Tin whistle, Flute & Fiddle New members welcome contact 028 7964 4812

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £580.00 Baskets £940.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY’S WINNERS £100 ~ Sheila Scullion, Curran

£100 ~ Patsy Kelly, Hillhead

Erin’s Own GAC

U14 Football Training Lavey Club Mass  Every Friday from 4:30pm – 6pm Lavey Club will hold an annual Mass on  Primary 1,2,3 & 4 Football Sunday 16th January at 11am in the Church Training If possible could all those attending wear

Saturday morning 10am – 11:30am their club colours st  Primary 7 and 1 Years Saturday 1pm – 2:30pm Annual Convention Sunday 16th January at 2pm

Lavey Dinner Dance nd Saturday 22 January January Winners

In Clubrooms catering by The Terrace, £250 Brendan Ward

Magherafelt. Tickets on sale on Wenesday £150 James Mc Cloy th 12 January. Tickets £20. £100 Michael Hassan

Granaghan Women’s Group

th Demonstration Cookery Thursday 20 from 7.00 – 9.00. Cost £25 for 6 weeks.

Internet & E-Mailing Friday 21st from 7.00 – 9.30pm Cost £40, concessionary £30 8

weeks Word Processing for Absolute Beginners Wednesday 26th from 7.00 – 10.00pm Cost £45.00 9 weeks

Childminder Required To look after 2 pre school children from end of March.

Approx 25hrs per week. For further details ring 07765205337

Art classes Lavey Parent & Toddler Group The group meets every Tuesday morning 9.15am Tuesday 18th January at 8pm for 8 weeks. til 11.15am. we have a guest speaker and th aromatherapist coming on Tuesday 25 January. New Memebers alway welcome. Call brendan 07923470334

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

rd 3 October 2010

th 27 Sunday in Ordinary Time

An old Cherokee Indian is telling his grandson about a fight going on inside himself. He said it was between two wolves. One is evil: envy, sorrow, arrogance, self pity, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride. The other is good: serenity, benevolence, kindness, hope, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, faith. The grandson thought about it for a moment and then asked his grandfather, ‘Which wolf wins?’ the old Cherokee gave a clear response, ‘The one I feed.’ The Gospel at Mass this weekend is equally clear ‘Do what is good for your Soul.’

Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 9.00am Wednesday – First Anniversary for Peggy Shaw7pm Thursday – month’s Mind for Brendan Mc Erlean 7pm Funeral Mass on Saturday for Teresa Mc Dermott (nee O’Neill) at 11 O’clock Saturday – Month’s Mind for Michael Convery 7pm

Confessions will take place in lower sacristy half an hour before Vigil Mass and Sunday Morning Masses.

Feasts this Week

Monday –St. Francis of Assisi

Thursday – Our Lady of the Rosary

Sick of the Parish will be attended on Monday 4th October

Graveyards If you have a funeral and need new ground then please notify me (Fr. Baker), please do not request new plot reservations. I wish to review the management of the graveyards. I am advised that there is no shortage of space. Our Sacristan Our Sacristan Marie Mc Cloy is about to retire shortly. Marie has served as Sacristan in this parish for the past 21 years. Thank You for your loyal service and total dedication to your job during all these years. Marie fulfilled her role as Sacristan with ease, care and a pleasant manner. We wish you well and continued good health.

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes: £ 1060.00 Baskets: £750.00 PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY’S WINNERS £300 ~ Josie Kelly, Rocktown £100 ~ Margaret Boyle, Gulladuff

Erin’s Own G.A.C. Childminder Required

Supporters Bus will run for the Qualified childminder available from own home. Ulster Hurling Semi – Final NQV Level 3 and Special Needs Diploma. Lavey v Keady Able to do school run. Sunday 10th October in Dungannon at 3.30pm References available. Anyone interested contact the Club. Mayogall and Gulladuff area. All support needed! Contact 07950464242

A Night at the Races Cosy Corner Bar on Friday 15th October at 9pm. Horses cost £10. All proceeds to St. Brigid’s P.S.

Oil Boiler Mayogall Hall ~ Dancing Class

Service & Repair Starting Monday 4th October Mick Clarke Sequence and Old Time 07858166211 8.30 to 10.30 “You’re local Boiler man!”

Lavey Playgroup

Our A.G.M. will take place on Monday 4th October at 8.15pm in the Playgroup. Our guest speaker will be Bernie Mc Gill, author of “The Butterfly Cabinet”. Bernie will speak on her recently published book and the importance of Early Literacy in the Early Years. Parents and Committee members are asked to attend this meeting. Everyone else is welcome to meet our guest speaker at 9pm.

Bulletin Notices St Vincent de Paul

All notices should be delivered to Parochial House or via Email [email protected] – on or before Thursday. Thank - You Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

th 17 October 2010

29thSunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus reminds us in the Gospel today that we need a Spirit of persistence’s when we pray; this is a challenge because most things in the world are instant. It was the woman’s

persistence that moved the judge to mercy. It would be our persistence’s in our prayer that will move God to be Merciful.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am Wednesday 7pm Monday – St Luke

Confessions in lower Sacristy half an hour before weekend Masses

Graveyards

If you have a funeral and need new ground then please notify me (Fr. Baker), please do not request new plot reservations at present. I wish to review the management of the graveyards. I am advised that there is no shortage of space.

If anyone would like to consider the job of Sacristan in the Parish, then please apply in writing to me before Wednesday 20th October.

SPRED This is a voluntary organisation which works with children and adults with Special needs in our local Parishes. There will be a Collection outside the chapel gates at all Masses next Weekend.

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes: £ 820.00 Baskets: £770.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~Gertie Ward, Gulladuff Road £100 ~ Jack O’Neill, Dreenan Road

Erin’s Own G.A.C.

Club Lavey Halloween Ball

Will take place on Saturday 30th October in Lavey Club, there will be spot prizes for the best costumes. Admission £5: Pay at the Door

The LaXey Factor Anyone interested in singing in the LaXey Factor should contact Seamus on

07793317458. Singers must be over 16.

Dinner Dance Will take place on Saturday 27th November.

Blood Drive The blood drive will take place next Friday 22nd October in the club. Times are 1.30pm to 4pm and 5.15 to 8pm!

Lavey Playgroup Art Classes

th We're looking for all your unwanted clothes Tuesday 19 October 8pm – 10pm Will take place in the club.

(In good condition) - Ladies, gents, children's, curtains, bedclothes, shoes (tied together, please, and in separate bag from clothes). Please leave bags in Playgroup (Places are limited so pre-booking required) between 9am – 3pm or leave inside gates of Playgroup Contact Brendan 79 386020 / 07923470334

TERMONEENY RUNNING CLUB Members of Termoneeny Running Club are taking part in the Dublin Marathon on Monday 25th October. They are collecting sponsorship in aid of Lavey Early Years Group and St Brigid’s Primary School. Sponsorship forms available in the school, the playgroup, the club and local businesses. Please support this worthy fundraising effort.

Parish Email: [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043

Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

th 24 October 2010

Mission Sunday

The mission month of October, especially Mission Sunday, offers the entire People of God the occasion for renewing their commitment to proclaim the Gospel. The Eucharist is the source and summit of the mission of the Church. There we encounter the Love of God that transforms our existence, enabling us to live in communion with Jesus and offer a credible witness and a reason for our hope. We reflect on the Father’s loving plan for all people and seek to love them as he does. The love that we celebrate is not something we can keep to ourselves: it demands to be shared with all. What the world needs is God’s love; it needs to encounter Christ and to believe in Him. (Pope Benedict XVI)

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am Wednesday 7pm Thursday St. Simon and Jude

Confessions in lower Sacristy half an hour before weekend Masses

A meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers will take place this Thursday 28th October in the Church at 7pm.

Fr. Neil Magill’s Mission Our Annual Church - Gate collection to help Fr. Magill’s work will take place at the Weekend of 6th - 7th November

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes July 20111

Gift vouches (£20/£30/£50) for the pilgrimage are available from Rosemary at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre (028) 71362475

Important Dates

Confirmation (Bishop Hegarty) Thursday 7th April at 6pm First Holy Communion Sunday 29th May at 11am

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Brigid Diver, Ballynease £100 ~ Jean Spiers, Ballyheifer

Erin’s Own G.A.C. Club Lavey Halloween Ball Will take place on Saturday 30th October in Lavey Club, there will be spot prizes for the best costumes. Admission £5: Pay at the Door

U21 Football Lavey v Glen Sunday 7th November In Lavey at 2pm

Lavey GAC Dinner Dance

Will take place on Saturday 27th November in Lavey Clubrooms Catering by The Terrace Hotel Magherafelt.

Children’s Hal loween Disco Lavey Club, Sunday 31 October, 3.00pm - 5.00pm Admission £2.00. Prizes for best fancy dress.

The Clubhouse, Foreglen

Under 18s Disco - Saturday 5th November 2010. 9pm - 12pm. Doors Open 8.30pm. Admission £5.00. Steward

Supervision. Strictly No Alcohol. Log on to www.bebo.co.uk/foreglengac for further information and bus routes.

Magherafelt Parish Centre Sports & Cycle Maghera

th “Bikes for all the Family!” Friday 29 October

Dancing 9pm – 12pm Tel: (028) 796 45177 Music by: Liam Mc Laughlin

Youth 2000 Retreat

Youth 2000 will be hosting a youth retreat in Loreto Convent, Letterkenny, 12th – 14th November, for 16 – 35 year olds. Newcomers are very welcome. The programme includes dramas, music, workshops, inspiring talks etc. Donation only. Residential – so please bring a sleeping bag! For more information contact 0876881202 or check www.youth2000.ie

Parish Email: [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043

Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

st 31 October 2010

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time

Weekday Masses Monday – All Saints a Holyday of Obligation Masses 9am and 7pm

Tuesday – All Souls Masses at 9am and 7pm (We will remember all the deceased members of our Parish and all names on the November lists during this Mass) Wednesday – 7pm Thursday and Friday 9am

Feasts this Week Monday – All Saints Tuesday – All Souls Wednesday – St Malachy Thursday – St Charles Borromeo Saturday – All Saint of Ireland

Weekend of Prayer Weekend of Prayer will take in Knock on Saturday 6th November to Sunday 7th November. Cost £100. Contact Una 79650219/ Mona 86737954

Fr. Neil Magill’s Mission Our Annual Church - Gate collection to help Fr. Magill’s work will take place next weekend at all Masses (No St Vincent De Paul Collection)

Anniversary Philip Flanagan’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be offered in St Oliver Plunkett’s Church Clady on Saturday 6th November at 7.30pm

Important Dates Cleaning Confirmation (Bishop Hegarty) Thursday 7th April at 6pm Chapel Cleaning First Holy Communion Saturday 6th November at 10am Sunday 29th May at 11am

Last Weekend’s Collections Mission Collection - £2166.00 Envelopes - £1030.00 Baskets £680.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £300 ~Mickey O’Boyle, Quarry Road £100 ~ Willie O’Neill, Mayogall Road

Erin’s Own G.A.C.

Club Lavey Halloween Ball Will take place on Saturday 30th October in Lavey Club, there will be spot prizes for the best costumes.

Admission £5: Pay at the Door

Lavey GAC Dinner Dance Will take place on Saturday 27th November in Lavey Clubrooms Catering by The Terrace Hotel Magherafelt.

Children’s Halloween Disco Lavey Club, Sunday 31 October, 3.00pm - 5.00pm Admission £2.00. Prizes for best fancy dress.

Club Lavey Draw Club Lavey Draw will take place on Sunday 31st October in Lavey Club

Can all returns be made before this please.

U21 Football Lavey v GlenSunday 7th November in Lavey at 2pm

Underage Hurling Primary 5, 6&7 Monday 6.15pm to 7.30pm. (Indoor)

Lavey Playgroup Mayogall Hall th Clothes collection next Saturday at 12 noon. You Dance Friday 5 Nevember can leave bags of clothes in the Playgroup 9pm – 12am Monday to Friday this week (9am – 3pm). Music by Bernard Henry Night at the Races St. Brigid’s P.S. wish to thank John Mc Gurk, Gregory Shaw, Paul Halferty, Eamonn Mc Garvey, Seamus Boyle and the Cosy Corner Bar for their support in organising the recent Night at the Races. We thank all our sponsors for their generosity as the event raised £4,110. These funds will be put towards additional I.C.T. resources.

Dublin Marathon CONGRATULATIONS TO SHAUN DILLON AND GERARD HASSAN WHO BOTH COMPLETED THE DUBLIN MARATHON. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO GAVE THEM SPONORSHIP!!!! ****Parish Email:[email protected]****

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

th 7 November 2010

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

It was St Francis of Assisi who said “Preach the Gospel and if necessary use Words”. He reminds us that our lives should reflect what we believe. During this Month of November we remember all our deceased relatives and friends. Our prayer is that they will enjoy happiness and peace with God in Heaven. We pray with the hope that we will all be reunited in Gods eternal Kingdom. In the meantime, we preach the gospel by the way we live upon this Earth.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Tuesday – 9am Wednesday – St Leo the Great Wednesday – 7pm Thursday – St Martin of Tours Thursday – 9am Friday St Josaphat Friday – 9am

SPRED Collection Our recent Church Gate Collection raised £762 thank you to everyone for supporting our organisation. For more information on SPRED contact Angela on 07749906415

Sacred Heart Messenger October and November issues are now in the Sacristy. Please call in to collect them.

Sick of the Parish

I will attend the Sick of the Parish on Monday 8th November

Mass for Deceased Teachers The Mass for the deceased teachers of the diocese this year will be celebrated in St Columba’s Chapel Road, Derry on Thursday 11th November at 7.30pm.

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £1115.00 Baskets £721.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Fergal & Aine Mc Nally, Clark’s Court £100 ~ Margaret & Teresa Grant, Mayogall Road

Erin’s Own G.A.C. Lavey GAC Dinner Dance Will take place on Saturday 27th November in Lavey Clubrooms. Catering by the Terrace Hotel Magherafelt.

U21 Football

Lavey v Glen

Sunday 7th November In Lavey at 2pm

Lavey Parent & Toddler Group

Ladies Night for Jewellery, handbags and scarves! Friday 12th November 8pm in the Club.

Everyone Welcome

Chid Minder Required In the Gulladuff Area 3days a week

Please contact 79549609 if interested

Dog Found

In the Rock town Area Please contact Fr. Baker for more information

Youth 2000 Retreat

Parish Email: [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043

Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

th 14 November 2010

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Wisdom understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord. The central gift of the Holy Spirit, fortitude, is one we need so much at times. The turmoil and confusion in the world can be reflected in our own personal lives through the various crosses we have to carry. Jesus never promised to remove his followers from the troubles of life, but he did promise to give us strength. St Anthony of Padua said: ‘Just as a fish is not hurt by the constant pounding of the waves of the sea, neither is strong faith destroyed by life’s adversities.’ The true follower of Christ may lose his or her life but will never lose his or her soul.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Wednesday – Wednesday – St Elizabeth of Hungary (Month’s Mind Mass for Brigid McErlean) 7pm

Thursday – 9am

Friday – (Mind Mass for Teresa Mc Dermott) 7pm

Important Dates th Confirmation – 7 April at 6pm First Holy Communion – Sunday 29 th May at 11am

Mass for Deceased Young People of the Diocese A Mass will celebrated for all the deceased young people of the diocese in Holy Family Parish, Ballymagroarty, Derry on Sunday 28th November at 3.00pm. It will be an opportunity for the family and friends of those who have lost young loved ones to come together in a spirit of prayer and hope.

Children in Crossfire Children in Crossfire would like to thank those who have supported their Advent Campaign in previous years. Advent 2010 calendar boxes will be distributed at the church doors after Masses over the weekends of 20th/21st and 27th/28th November. The proceeds from this campaign will go towards supporting the Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Tanzania which treats children from poor communities who are suffering from cancer. For further information or to volunteer to help with the campaign, please visit www.childrenincrossfire.org/advent or call Mark on 02871 269898.

Sacred Heart Messenger Anyone wishing to subscribe to next year’s Messenger please call in the Sacristy and leave your name. £12 for the year.

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £1010.00 Baskets £690.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Brendan O’Kan e, Rocktown Road £100 ~ Mick Mc Corry, Bellaghy Road

Erin’s Own G.A.C. Lavey GAC Dinner Dance

********The Lavey GAC Dinner Dance has been postponed until January 2011.********

Church Cleaning If you would like to help clean the church on a monthly basis please leave your name in the Sacristy.

Lavey Playgroup

The staff and committee of Lavey Early Years would like to thank everyone who filled bags

for the recent fundraiser. The total raised was £617.50. We really appreciate your

continued support

School Aid Romania Table Quiz, 19th November in Lavey Club at 8pm. £5 or Donation at door.

Church Gate Collection th th 4 and 5 December for School Aid Romania

Attention Farmers Farm Modernisation Scheme meeting to be held on Monday 15th November at 8pm in The Elk, Toomebridge

Church Webcams All Weekend Masses are live on the Internet at www.mcnmedia.tv, scroll down to the bottom and click on St. Mary’s Lavey.

Parish Email: [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043

Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

th 28 November 2010

First Sunday of Advent

The Gospel forces us to ponder on what we do know and what we don’t know. It’s easier to list what we don’t know. We don’t know the day or the hour when the Son of Man will come and no amount of study is going to tell us. We simply do not know. But we do know what we are supposed to do in the meantime. We are to be ready, awake, not laying half asleep waiting for the alarm to go off – be up, anticipate the alarm. The long finger, on which we put so much; tomorrow, when we will do so much, are two of the most dangerous inventions ever. The antidote? The little letters – now.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Tuesday – St Andrew Wednesday – 7pm - Month’s Mind Mass for Friday – St Francis Xavier Paddy Kelly

Thursday – 9am

Friday – 7pm - First Anniversary for

Shauna Shivers

Marie Celine would like to thank all who contribut ed so generously to her retirement gift. On behalf of the Parish we wish you a happy retirement. Children in Crossfire Advent Campaign Advent 2010 calendar boxes available at church doors.

Foundation in Liturgy 12 Week course Beginning Tuesday 11th January 2011 7.30 To 9.30pm – St. Patrick’s Church, Dungiven

St. Mary’s Parish Christmas Cards Available in Boyle’s Shop and Sacristy. (£2 a Card)

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £1230.00 Baskets £727.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £300 ~ Mary Mc Elroy, Gulladuff £100 ~ Kate Doyle, Mc Kennastown

Erin’s Own G.A.C. U21 Hurling Championship

Lavey v Banagher

th Sunday 28 November at 12 noon in Lavey Mayogall Hall Friday 3rd December

Dancing 9pm to 12am

Music by Spring of Heather

St. Patrick’s College, Maghera

Presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Monday 6th , Tuesday 7th and Friday 10th December

To make your booking or for more details contact the College 796 42451

School Aid Romania

Sarah Hughes would like to thank all who contributed to and attended her

quiz. A total of £500 was raised

Church Gate Collection

th th 4 and 5 December for School Aid Romania

Church Webcams All Weekend Masses are live on the Internet at www.mcnmedia.tv, scroll down to the bottom and click on St. Mary’s Lavey.

Parish Email: [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043

Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

th 5 Decemb er 2010

Second Sunday of Advent

John the Baptist lives a life of penance in the wilderness; this is his living commitment to God. The wilderness, from which he comes and preaches, is part of the great prophetic tradition which looks to the wilderness for God’s final revelation. John is the one whom Isaiah foretold, and his call is to prepare a way for the Lord. He calls for repentance, in Greek literally meaning ‘return’. His call is for the conversion to God’s ways. This conversion is closely allied to a confession of sins, a ‘mentanoia’ a

complete change of heart and life.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 7pm –Vigil for Holy Day Tuesday – St Ambrose (Month’s Mind for Phonsie Convery) Wednesday – The Immaculate Conception Wednesday – 9am – 7pm Thursday – 9am (Wednesday is a Holy Day of Obligation) Friday – 9am

Parish Christmas Cards On sale in Boyle’s Shop and the Sacristy. (£2 a card)

The Sick of the Parish will be visited on Thursday 9th December.

Special Candle-light Rosary Procession

In honour of the Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe Sunday 12th December, assembling in Guildhall Square, Derry at 4.30pm. Rosary led by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.

Christmas Youth 2000 A national Christmas retreat for young people will take in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. Friday 17th November to Sunday 19th December

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £830.00 Baskets £595.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~Joanne Mc Crystal, Gulladuff £100 ~Willie O’Neill, Mayogall Road

Erin’s Own G.A.C. Lavey Camogie Club Children’s Christmas Disco Sunday 12th December from 3pm – 5pm

U21 Hurling Championship

Lavey v Banagher

Sunday 12th December in Lavey at 12 noon

Club Lavey Draw Winners for November 2010

£250 – Paddy Chivers

£150 – Seamus Mc Gill

£100 – Dermot Mc Cloy

St. Brigid’s Primary School Closed on Wednesday 8th December ***************** School Christmas Show on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th at 7pm sharp. Tickets on sale

from school office starting Tuesday 7th December price £5. Admission by ticket only.

Termoneeny Community Group

th Classes will now end on Wednesday 8 December, due to the School show the following week. Thank you for your support this term. We look forward to

th seeing everyone back in the New Year. Registration on 5 January 7pm

Chapel Cleaning Lavey Playgroup

Saturday 11th December at 10am Christmas Fayre Everyone welcome to come along and give a Sunday 5th December hand! 3pm – 6pm

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

th 20 December 2010

Forth Sunday of Advent

Wishing you all a Happy and Peaceful Christmas. Thank you for the great welcome received when I came to the Parish in September. As

we celebrate Christmas 2010, may the Birth of Our Saviour have a transforming effect in all our lives.

Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday – 9am Wednesday – 7pm

Christmas Masses Christmas Eve (Friday) – 7pm and 12 Midnight Christmas Day (Saturday) – 10am (No vigil Mass at 7pm) Sunday 26th December – 9am & 11am

Confessions for Christmas After evening Mass on Wednesday Thursday and Friday from 12 noon till 1pm.

(In the lower Sacristy)

th th Christmas Week – 27 December – 30 December Weekday Masses as normal

Parish Bulletin There will be no Bulletin next Weekend.

Christmas Carol Service St. Brigid’s Choir are hosting a Carol Service on Tuesday 21st December at 6pm in the Church. Please come along and join in with the singing of the carols.

Last Weekend’s Collection Envelopes: £1080.00 Baskets: £560.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Donal Mc Atamney, Ballymacpeake

£100 ~ Leo & Anne Mc Peake, Drumard

Erin’s Own G.A.C. St. Stephen’s Night

Blackthorn Doors open 9pm

Bellaghy Royal National Lifeboat Branch

Our recent door to door collection raised a total of £8,021.94. We would like to thank everyone who contributed.

School Aid Romania

Sarah Hughes and Shauneen Henry would like to thank everyone who contributed to the recent collection which raised £967.40

Collectors Collectors are required for all weekend Masses. If interested please leave

your name in the sacristy.

Cosy Corner, Gulladuff Magherafelt Parish Centre St. Stephen’s Evening “Brendan Quinn & Family” Mickey Coleman 5pm – 7pm Dancing from 9.30pm 27th December

Lavey Early Years Enrolment for September 2011 Application forms are available from the Playgroup for all children who were born between 2nd July 2007 and 1st July 2008. All forms must be returned by 12 noon on 12th January 2011.

St. Brigid’s P.S. Mayogall Enrolment for September 2011 Application forms are available from the School Office for all children who were born between 2nd July 2006 and 1st July 2007. Parish records would indicate that St. Brigid’s P.S. will be oversubscribed as the admissions number determined by the Department of Education is 26 Children. All forms must be returned by 12 noon on 19th January 2011

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

nd 2 January 2011

Second Sunday after Christmas

Authors differ as to whether the Prologue is an overture to the Gospel, a prefatory summary of it, a philosophical rationale for the main thesis of the Gospel or free-standing hymn which later integrated into the Gospel. It addresses key theological issues such as the divinity of Christ, the origin of the Cosmos and the creation of life, and it intimates the triune nature of God. The core message is about the incarnation. The key concepts of light and life have rich religious overtones whether they are read from a Greek, Gnostic or Jewish perspective. This passage needs to be read and reread. A Special Word of Thanks for your generosity towards the Christmas Gift Collection.

Wishing you and all your families a Happy and Peaceful New Year.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9am

Wednesday – 7pm Tuesday – St Elizabeth Ann Seton (Anniversary mass for Neil & Margaret Hurley) Wednesday – St John Neumann Vigil for the Epiphany Thursday – 9am & 7pm Thursday – The Feast of the Epiphany

Children in Crossfire Children in Crossfire would like to thank all those who have supported their 2010 Advent Appeal. Advent calendar boxes and other donations can be returned to the church and placed in collection bin over the weekend of 8th/9th January.

Sacred Heart Messenger January issue is now available in the Sacristy.

Sick of the Parish will be attending on Monday 10th January

Father Magill’s Missions The winner of the Christmas draw was E. Graham, Portglenone

Last Weekend’s Collections 4th Week of Advent - Envelopes £740.00 Baskets £627.00 Christmas Weekend – Envelopes £545.00 Baskets £440.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~Dermot Mc Elwee, Toberhead

£100 ~Seamus Mc Peake, Carnaman

Dance in Mayogall Hall Erins Own Lavey th Friday 7 January Dancing 9 til 12 Music by The O’Neill Brothers Spinning Classes will resume as rd normal on Monday 3 January.

Foregeln Community Centre Presents Circuit classes will resume on John Mc Nicholl in Concert th Monday 10 January Friday 7th January

Doors open at 7pm

Show starts at 8pm

Admission £12.50 / Pay at Door

Termoneeny Community Group

Music classes resume wed 12th of January at 7 pm. Registration the 5th of January at 7pm. New

members welcome for Guitar, Tin Whistle, Fiddle, Flute and Bodhran. ********************************** Walking club will start back Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm sharp in the club car park and Sunday morning 10am also in the club car park new members welcome

Lavey Early Years Enrolment for September 2011 nd Application forms are available from the Playgroup for all children who were born between 2 July 2007 and 1st July 2008. All forms must be returned by 12 noon on 12th January 2011.

Mairead will be available on Friday 7th January from 10am – 12 noon in Playgeoup

Playgroup will re-open on Monday 10th January 2011

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

th 9 January 2011

The Feast of the Bapti sm of the Lord

also highlighted: The Father confirms the Son as the One sent by him and the Son undertakes

willingly the work of the Father with the help of the Spirit

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Saturday - St Ita Wednesday – 7pm Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Sick of the Parish th The sick will be attended on Monday 10 January

Ards Friary (Cresslough, Co. Donegal) Weekend 18th to 20th February ‘Stepping into the promise of a new Spring.’ Tel: 0749138909 or 0749384015

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £1160.00 Baskets £695.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~Seamus Walsh, Ballymacpeake

£100 ~ Gearldine Bradley, Ballymacpeake

th Young at Heart Thursday 13 January 2011- 11am – 1pm

Bellaghy Players

Presents

‘Cinderella’ Bellaghy Parish Hall - 15th – 23rd January Contact Dam ian 07850631108

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

th 16 January 2011

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

John indentifies Jesus as ‘the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world’,

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 7pm Monday – St Anthony (Month’s Mind Mass for Rosemary O’Neill) Friday – St Anges Wednesday – 7pm Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Wedding 2011 All couples getting married here in Lavey this year are asked to come to a meeting in Lavey GAC on nd Saturday 22 January at 11.30am. It is important to attend this meeting so all documents required can be discussed prior to your wedding date.

Ards Friary (Cresslough, Co. Donegal) Weekend 18th to 20th February ‘Stepping into the promise of a new Spring.’ Tel: 0749138909 or 0749384015

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £580.00 Baskets £940.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Sheila Scullion, Curran

£100 ~ Patsy Kelly, Hillhead

Erin’s Own GAC U14 Football Training Lavey Club Mass  Every Friday from 4:30pm – 6pm Lavey Club will hold an annual Mass on  Primary 1,2,3 & 4 Football Sunday 16th January at 11am in the Training Church If possible could all those attending wear Saturday morning 10am – 11:30am their club colours st  Primary 7 and 1 Years

Saturday 1pm – 2:30pm Annual Convention

Sunday 16th January at 2pm

Lavey Dinner Dance

Saturday 22nd January January Winners In Clubrooms catering by The Terrace, £250 Brendan Ward Magherafelt. Tickets on sale on Wenesday £150 James Mc Cloy 12th January. Tickets £20. £100 Michael Hassan

Granaghan Women’s Group th Demonstration Cookery Thursday 20 from 7.00 – 9.00. Cost £25 for 6 weeks. Internet & E-Mailing Friday 21st from 7.00 – 9.30pm Cost £40, concessionary £30 8

weeks

th Word Processing for Absolute Beginners Wednesday 26 from 7.00 – 10.00pm Cost £45.00 9 weeks

Childminder Required To look after 2 pre school children from end of March.

Approx 25hrs per week. For further details ring 07765205337

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

rd 23 January 2011

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

The Gospel today is one of the most beautiful and lyrical passages in the New

Testament. It’s the story of Jesus’ call of the first disciples. There’s something peaceful about the story. What Matthew’s is doing is sharing at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry what he is essentially about. Jesus comes as a representative of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit – a family of Love.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Monday – St Francis de Sales Wednesday – 9pm Tuesday – St Paul (Please note change for this week) Wednesday – St Timothy and Titus Thursday – 7pm Friday – St Thomas Aquinas Friday – 9am

Special Diocesan Mass The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with Special needs, and their families and friends, will take place in St. Joseph’s Church, Galliagh, Derry, on Saturday 9th April 2011. Bishop Hegarty will celebrate the Mass. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion please contact, (028) 71264087

Vocation information Day Saturday 5th February in Thornhill Retreat Centre. It takes the form of a series of reflection on the theme of Vocation, specifically Vocation to the Diocesan priesthood. The day begins at 11am and finishes at 4pm.

Sacred Heart Messenger January and February magazines are now in the Sacristy. Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Saturday 16th July to Thursday 21st July. Cost £599.00. The Lourdes Pilgrimage office opens Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursday from 11am to 1pm. Telephone (028) 71260293

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £1025.00 Baskets £735.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Liam Mulholland, Mayogall

£100 ~ Sean Mc Crystal, Mayogall Road

Erin’s Own GAC

Club Membership and Registration 2011 Registration forms are available from reception in Lavey Club. £20 Adults

Casino Night Saturday 26 th February More Details Later

Club Bar Anyone interested in offering their services to do the Club Bar on a Sunday night should contact Paddy Dillon.

An Carn Centre

Irish Classes for Adults Monday 24th January 2011

Beginner, intermediate and Advanced. Cost £55 ( £48 Concessionary) 12 Week Course

Historical Film – ‘Mise Eire’ a film from 1950’s.

Friday 28th February at 8pm

St. Pius X College, Magherafelt

Open Night Monday 24th January 2011

At 7.45pm. Everyone Welcome

Karate Club Lavey Parent & Toddler Group The group meets every Tuesday morning 9.15am Mayogall Hall , Every til 11.15am. we have a guest speaker and th Wednesday from 7 til 8pm. aromatherapist coming on Tuesday 25 January. Children aged 5 and up. New Memebers alway welcome. Adults also welcome.

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

30th January 2011

Forth Sunday of Ordinary Time

th Sunday 30 January marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. The purpose of the week is to highlight and celebrate the wonderful contribution that Catholic schools make to our local communities and society in general. This year’s theme ‘Catholic Schools – ‘Rooted in Jesus Christ’.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Monday – St John Bosco Wednesday – 7pm Tuesday – St Brigid st (1 Anniversary of Jimmy Mc Crystal) Wednesday –Presentation of the Lord Thursday – 9am (Blessing of Candles during Mass) Friday – 9am Thursday – St Blaise (Blessing of Throats after Mass)

Mass of Thanksgiving for Religious Life

Bishop Hegarty will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for Religious Life, on Wednesday 2nd

February, at 12 noon, St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn, Derry. This special occasion is being held to celebrate and to acknowledge the valuable contribution of religious men and women to the Diocese of Derry Vocation information Day Saturday 5th February in Thornhill Retreat Centre. It takes the form of a series of reflection on the theme of Vocation, specifically Vocation to the Diocesan priesthood. The day begins at 11am and finishes at 4pm.

Any pupil currently doing the Pope John Paul II awards, please get in touch with Fr. Baker to arrange Parish involvement.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Saturday 16th July to Thursday 21st July. Cost £599.00. The Lourdes Pilgrimage office opens Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursday from 11am to 1pm. Telephone (028) 71260293

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £870.00 Baskets £660.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £300 ~ Brigid Diver, Ballynease

£100 ~ Jude mc Gurk, Gulladuff

Erin’s Own GAC Underage Hurling Children’s Valentine’s Disco Primary 1 – 4 Monday Nights from 6 til 7pm th Sunday 13 February 3 til 5pm Lavey Camogie Club – Book Sale

Saturday 5th March – 11th march in Lavey Club Senior Camogie Players meeting Please leave any books, children’s, novels, cookery,

sports book etc.. into club. this Sunday at 5pm in Club

Underage Camogie Training

U12 and U16 indoor Training on Tuesday 6pm to

7pm

Events at An Carn Centre, Tirkane, Maghera

Karate Club now in Gulladuff Hall Pilates: 8 weeks: Starting Thursday 3rd February.

Thursdays from 7 to 8pm Time: 8:00 - 9:00pm. Venue: An Carn: Tutor:

All age groups, teenagers and adults Therese Connery. Cost: £40. Emergency First Aid with St John's Ambulance. very welcome. 4 Weeks: starting Tuesday 1st February 2011. Contact Kevin 07754239220 Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm. Venue: An Carn Cost: £45 (includes exam fees)

Young at Heart Dinner Dance in Mayogall Hall

th Friday 4 February Sunday 13th February Music by: The O’Neill: Duo 1.30pm - 5.30pm Dancing from 9pm til 12.

Termoneeny Community Group Lavey Early Years St. Brigid’s Cross making Clothes Collection th Saturday 29th January Saturday 19 February at 12 noon. in Mayogall Hall, after Mass Playgroup opened from 9am – 3pm Monday to Friday to drop bags off.

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

6th February 2011

Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

This is what we are about: We plant seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing

that they hold future promise... We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something and to do it very well... We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker. We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not Messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own. (Oscar Romero)

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Monday – St Mel Wednesday – 7pm (Month’s Mind of Davy Guess) Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Pope’s Intention for February

That all may respect the family and recognise it for its unmatched contribution to the advancement of society.

Sick of the Parish will be attended on Monday 7th February.

Divine Mercy Conference RDS Dublin, 18th to 20 February. 170 Euros (30 Euros deposit). Contact Una 79650219

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Saturday 16th July to Thursday 21st July. Cost £599.00. The Lourdes Pilgrimage office opens Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursday from 11am to 1pm. Telephone (028) 71260293

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £970.00 Baskets £665.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £300 ~ Anne Clarke, Curran

£100 ~ Robert Crilly, Rocktown

Childrens Valetines Disco

Erin’s Own GAC Saturday 12th February

3 – 5pm in Clubrooms U16 Football Training Wednesday night 4.30pm – 6pm (Indoors) Book Sale th th Saturday 5 – 11 march in Clubrooms Casino Night

Saturday 26th February in Clubrooms Underage Presentation Tickets on sale in Reception th Friday 11 February

U12, U14 and U16 at 7pm- 8pm Underage Hurling

P1- 4 Monday night 6-7pm Saturday 12th February P5 – 6 Wednesday night 6-7pm P1 –P5 followed a disco from 3-5pm

Children’s Art Workshop An Carn Saturday 19th February 2-5pm Intergenerational Beginners IT Contact Brendan 07923470334 Saturday 12th Fevruary (10 weeks) 10.30am – 12.30pm Cost: Free

Discover Your Family History th Wednesday 9 February 7pm – 8pm

Cost £3

Singing Lessons : (Highly qualified teacher) Leadership in youth Work th Tel:07843992664 Tuesday 8 February (5weeks) 4.30pm – 6.30pm age 15-18years

Young at Heart Dinner Maths Tutor Sunday 13th February Available Lavey Club Contact Anne-Marie: 07809224813 1.30pm - 5.30pm

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

13th February 2011

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

In today’s readings we hear about the law of Christ; this is not a law which binds, but one which brings freedom and is fulfilled through genuine love and concern for others.

Weekday Masses Monday – No Morning Mass Tuesday – No Morning Mass Feasts this Week Wednesday – 7pm st (1 Anniversary of Rose Walsh) Monday – St Cyril

Thursday – 9am

Friday – 9am

In an emergency please ring: Fr. Dolan : 028 79386259 Fr Crilly: 028 2582 1190

The Irish Pilgrimage Trust

The trusts take sick children to Lourdes each Easter. To fund this trip the trust will be holding the Annual Draw on 20th March. Tickets are now on sale throughout the Parish. The organisers ask for your support to this worthy case.

Parish Mass Cards Mass Cards and Mass Bouquets are available in the Parochial House and in the Sacristy.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Saturday 16th July to Thursday 21st July. Cost £599.00. The Lourdes Pilgrimage office opens Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursday from 11am to 1pm. Telephone (028) 71260293

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £1085.00 Baskets £690.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Clare Madden, Gulladuff

£100 ~ Anne Mc Corry, Gulladuff Rd

Erin’s Own GAC

U16 Football Training

Wednesday night 4.30pm – 6pm (Indoors) Book Sale

Saturday 5th – 11th March in Clubrooms Casino Night Saturday 26th February in Clubrooms Underage Presentation Tickets on sale in Reception th Friday 11 February

U12, U14 and U16 at 7pm- 8pm Underage 12 Hurling P1 –P5 followed a disco from 3-5pm Mondays 5.45 – 6pm

An Carn

Children’s Art Workshop th Saturday 19 February 2 – 5pm Pampered Chef Party Contact Brendan Monday 14th February 07923470334 7pm Wine Reception

Lavey Playgroup Painting with Acrylics Wednesday 16th February (8 week course) Clothes Collection 7.30pm – 9.30pm th 19 February Please feel free to drop bags into Children’s Creative Writing Playgroup before this date. : Saturday 19th February 11am – 12 noon – P4 7 (in English) 12 noon – 1pm P4 -7 – (in Irish) Admission £3 Young at Heart Dinner Maths Tutor Sunday 13th February Available Lavey Club Contact Anne-Marie: 07809224813 1.30pm - 5.30pm

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

20th February 2011

Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you’ – probably the most radical

words ever spoken, a total summation of Christianity, yet we’re done our best to avoid

them. Imagine a world where people respond to acts of violence, oppression and hatred with love and forgiveness. Dare we practice such love?

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Tuesday – Chair of Peter Wednesday – 7pm Wednesday – St Polycarp (1st First Anniversary of James Diamond) Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Parish Census Census forms will be distributed to every household in the Parish, when completed these forms can be returned so that parish records can be updated. It is hoped then to distribute a box of envelopes to every working person.

Parish Mass Cards Mass Cards and Mass Bouquets are available in the Parochial House and in the Sacristy.

Pro-Life Precious Life called for 3 days of prayer and fasting – beginning on Wednesday 23rd February – for the Irish General Election on Friday 25th February.

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £920.00 Baskets £787.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Aiden Toner, Quarry Rd

£100 ~ Barbara Darragh, Eden Rd

Erin’s Own GAC

Feile Book Sale

Lavey v Loup Saturday 5th – 11th March in Clubrooms

Monday night at 7pm in Lavey

Casino Night

Saturday 26th February in Clubrooms

Tickets on sale in Reception

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Camogie Meeting

The Camogie team would like to th Saturday 16 July invite anyone in the parish, not

to involved in playing or managing, st Thursday 21 July. who would be interested in

Cost £599.00. becoming a member of a new The Lourdes Pilgrimage office committee to help with the

general running of the club. opens Saturdays, Tuesdays and th Thursday from 11am to 1pm. : Meeting on Sunday 27 February Telephone (028) 71260293 at 12 noon

The Irish Pilgrimage Trust The trust takes sick children to Lourdes each Easter. To Maths Tutor fund this trip the trust will be holding the Annual Draw on Available 20th March. Tickets are now on sale throughout the Parish. The organisers ask for your support to this worthy Contact Anne-Marie: 07809224813 case.

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

27th February 2011

Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Today we are asked to reflect on our life values: What is more important? What we

have or who we are? Anthony de Mello said, ‘You have everything you need right now

to be happy’. Do we really believe that? If we do, that is a great liberation and one that enables us to set our hearts on His kingdom first.

Weekday Masses Thanks to the people who helped distribute the Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am census forms in the parish. When completed, Wednesday – 7pm place in a sealed envelope and it will be (1st Anniversary of Josie Averall) collected this coming week. All collectors Thursday – 9am please return completed forms to the Friday – 9am Parochial House or Sacristy. Saturday 7pm Vigil – Month’s Mind

for Pearse Boyle

Sick of the Parish

The Sick of the Parish will be attended on Monday 28th February.

Children in Crossfire We would like to sincerely thank the Parish of Lavey for donating a total of £175 to our 2010 Advent Appeal. This money will go toward supporting the Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Tanzania.

Pilgrimage/ Sun Holiday to Fatima & Lisbon Coast Spiritual Director Fr. Patrick Devlin. 4th – 11th July, £695 per person – includes 4 star hotel, 4 nights Fatima/ 3 nights Estoril. www.anamcaratravel.com

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £830.00 Baskets £656.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ John & Mary Convery, Drumard

£100 ~ Sean & Rosemary Mullan, Broagh Rd

Erin’s Own GAC

Lavey Club Membership Book Sale

th th Anyone who is still not a member of Lavey Club Saturday 5 – 11 March in Clubrooms and want to pay membership can still do so before the 20th March. Senior Hurling League

U14 Feile Na og Lavey v Banagher

th Lavey v Ballinderry 5 March In Ballinderry at 11am Sunday 27th February

Camogie Meeting Lavey Early Years

The Camogie team would like to invite anyone in the parish, not involved in playing

or managing, who would be interested in Cookery Demonstration becoming a member of a new committee to

help with the general running of the club. th Thursday 24 March at 8pm th Meeting on Sunday 27 February at

12 noon Chef Patron Sean Owens Termoneeny Cycling Club

Tickets available from Early Years Group Meeting or Pay at door. : Tuesday 1st March at Lavey Club 8.30pm Contact Donal 07887746510

Mayogall Hall Termoneeny Community Association

‘Sponored Walk’ Friday 4th March Dancing from 9pm til 12 (9 miles of the Belfast Marathon) In aid of Fr. Magill’s Mission. Music by Liam Mc Laughlin If interested contact Elaine – 0773234710

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

6th March 2011

Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Jesus is clear in today’s Gospel that he wants people to listen to his words

and to act on them. We are proclaiming Christ not only with our lips but with our actions; that is the rock solid foundation.

Weekday Masses All collectors please return census Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am forms by next weekend to the Ash Wednesday – 9am - 7pm Parochial House or Sacristy. Ashes will be blessed and distributed at both Masses In an emergency please ring: Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am Fr. Dolan : 028 79386259 Fr Crilly: 028 2582 1190

Burning Hearts Reflection on Sunday Gospels of Lent Starting Wednesday 9th March. Each session will start at 11.30am in St Canice’s Ortatory, Donegal. Costs include light lunch £5 per person. Contact Máire Carlin on 00353749384866

Eucharistic Congress Fr Kevin Doran, Secretary General of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, in 2012, will feature in a St. Patrick’s Day interview with Mr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. on EWTN live. Broadcast starts at 9pm on St. Patrick’s Day, Sky Channel 589

Ash Wednesday A Day of Fast and Abstinence - (one main meal and two light meals in the course of the day) and to abstain from meat.

Last Weekend’s Collections Envelopes £1175.00 Baskets £912.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~Shauna Mc Glinchey, Drumard Hill

£100 ~ Eddie Birt, Ballymacpeake

Erin’s Own GAC Lavey Club Membership Book Sale Anyone who is still not a member of Lavey th th Saturday 5 – 11 March in Clubrooms Club and want to pay membership can still do Sunday 6th 12noon to 6pm th so before the 20 March. Monday 7th until Friday 11th 6pm to 9pm

February Winners

£100 each: PJ Ward, Maurice Dorrity, St. Patrick’s Day Disco th Martin Birt, Brendan Mc Cloy and Children’s ‘Green Day’ Disco Saturday 19 Gerard Hassan March from 3pm til 5pm

Well Done to our U14 Feile Boys!!!!!!

Health Fayre Lavey Early Years th Saturday 12 March

In Lavey/Termoneeny Centre.

There will be complimentary therapies on Cookery Demonstration the day including, sports massage, Indian

head massage and ear Hopi treatment. Thursday 24th March at 8pm More information ring Helen on In Lavey Club 02879643202 Chef Patron Sean Owens Table Quiz in aid of Marie Cure

Tickets available from Early Years Group or Cancer Care Pay at door. : Old Point Kilrea

Friday 11th March Starts at 8.30pm

Termoneeny Cycling Club Termoneeny Community Association Cycling Maintenance Class ‘Sponored Walk’ Saturday 5th March at 8pm in Lavey Club (9 miles of the Belfast Marathon) All Welcome In aid of Fr. Magill’s Mission. If interested contact Elaine – 07732347410 Or Sara 07740347722

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

13thMarch 2011

1st Sunday of Lent

One way of looking at this Gospel is to say that Jesus went into the desert to face his

demons. We all have demons we need to face – compulsions, fears, prejudices, anger

and urges that lurk within. It is in facing our demons that we find a way to live a fuller life.

Weekday Masses Feast of the Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am

Wednesday - 7pm Thursday –St Patrick Vigil for the Feast of St Patrick Saturday – St Joseph Month’s Mind Mass for Harry Joe Diamond

Thursday – 10am (Feast of St Patrick) Friday – 7pm Month’s Mind Mass for Eugene Cushenhan

Lent for Life Campaign Precious Life invites you to unite with them in faith for a Lenten Campaign to end abortion. The mission of ‘Lent for Life’ is to bring together the Body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused campaign. For more information and your FREE Prayer Pack contact 028 9027 8484 Eucharistic Congress Fr Kevin Doran, Secretary General of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, in 2012, will feature in a St. Patrick’s Day interview with Mr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. on EWTN live. Broadcast starts at 9pm on St. Patrick’s Day, Sky Channel 589

Sacred Heart Messenger March issue is now in the Sacristy.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Saturday 16th July to Thursday 21st July. Cost £599.00. The Lourdes Pilgrimage office opens Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursday from 11am to 1pm. Telephone (028) 71260293

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~Margaret Magee, Carnview

£100 ~Sean & Rosemarie Mullan, Broagh

Erin’s Own GAC Qualified Accountant Required Good Luck

A qualified accountant is required to work in To all the girls who are on the panel of

Lavey/TCA Centre. Part Time Hours only and the St Patrick's Maghera Camogie Team

will be required to work unsociable hours and for this weekend in the All Ireland Final.

at weekends. Any interested parties should

leave their C.Vs in the club reception before St. Patrick’s Day Disco 5pm on Friday 18th March. Children’s ‘Green Day’ Disco Saturday 19th

March from 3pm til 5pm Congratulations To all those boys from Lavey who are part of the St Patrick’s College Maghera Team who are now in the All Ireland Hurling Final. Well Done!

Lavey Early Years

Cookery Demonstration

Thursday 24th March at 8pm In Lavey Club Chef Patron Sean Owens

Tickets available from Early Years Group or Pay at door. :

Bellaghy Branch of the R.N.L.I Termoneeny Community Association ‘Sponored Walk’ The annual House to House collection carried (9 miles of the Belfast Marathon) out for many years, will not take place this year. In aid of Fr. Magill’s Mission. Street Collection have been arranged in If interested contact Elaine – 07732347410 Cookstown, Portglenone and Magherafelt for Or Sara 07740347722 this year.

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

20th March 2011

2nd Sunday of Lent

Holiness’ is something we are all called to but frequently escapes us! The story in

today’s Gospel takes place on a Holy Mountain and the apostle Peter offers shelter to

Moses, Elijah and Jesus. Holiness is the task of making a place for Christ under my roof, in my heart. Let this Eucharist expand our hearts and horizons to welcome the stranger and be concerned to give shelter to the vulnerable.

Weekday Masses Feast of the Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Friday- The Annunciation of the Lord Wednesday - 7pm Thursday – 9am

Friday – 9am

Service of Light Trocaire Boxes This is a service in preparation for the boys & girls who will receive the Sacrament of Now available in the porch of the chapel Confirmation this year. Wednesday 23rd March at 7pm Mass

Fr Neil Magill Would like to thank Jane & Gerard Boyle, Marie and Gerard Mc Glinchey and all who supported their ‘Game Night’ in Boyle’s Bar. They raised the very handsome sum of £1,000 for the poor in Burma.

A Word of thanks to all the people who gave their time voluntarily to help paint the church recently. Your support is very much appreciated.

Bishop Hegarty will celebrate Mass for Expectant Mothers in St. Eugene’s Cathedral on Friday 25th March at 7.30pm

Last Weekend’s Collection

6th March 2011 13th March 2011 Baskets- £1255.00 Baskets- £987.00 Envelopes-£756.00 Envelopes-£895.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~Marysia O’Neill, Mayogall Rd

£100 ~ Jane Boyle, Mayogall Rd

Erin’s Own GAC Blood Drive Lavey Club Membership

Friday 25th March. Anyone who is still not a member of Lavey

It will run from 1.30pm-4pm & 5pm-8pm Club and want to pay membership can still do so before the 20th March. U14’s Feile

Lavey v Greenlough

In Lavey at 11am th Sunday 20 March

Lavey Early Years Termoneeny Community Association

Cookery ‘Sponsored Walk’

Demonstration

Thursday 24 th March at 8pm (9 miles of the Belfast Marathon) In Lavey Club Chef Patron Sean Owens In aid of Fr. Magill’s Mission.

: Tickets available from Early If interested contact Elaine – 07732347410 Years Group or Pay at door. Or Sara 07740347722

Charity Dance Termoneeny Cycling Group Shepherds Rest, Draperstown th Saturday 26 March Cycling Club runs each Sunday at 9am In aid of Irish Pilgrimage Trust Orders for new kits have to be in for the end of Music By Silver Shadows March Dancing from 9pm Contact Donal: 07887746510

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’s, Lavey

27th March 2011

3rd Sunday of Lent

‘Thirst’ is something everybody experiences. Water quenches and satisfies physical

thirst. The soul can suffer thirst too and our relationships with God and our neighbour

can become dry and meaningless. Let this Eucharist unite us on our endeavours to relieve the thirsts of the world, both physical and spiritual.

Weekday Masses There has been a great response to Monday – 9am the census forms to date 420 forms Tuesday – 9am have been returned. Please return

Wednesday - 7pm any outstanding forms this Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am incoming week to the parochial house.

Trocaire Boxes Special Collection for Emigrants

Will be taken up at all Masses this Available in the church porch Weekend for the Irish aboard.

Taizé Evening To mark the season of Lent the senior choir of St. Patrick’s College, Maghera are organising a Taizé evening of prayer and music on Tuesday 12th April at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Maghera. This is a time to reflect on Lent and prepare us for Easter. Irish Pilgrimage Trust Draw Lavey Parishioners Raised £2,275.00. Winners- 1st – Patrick Boyle, Mayogall Rd, 2nd – Ellie Mc Guckin, Gulladuff Hill, 3rd – Laurence Murry, Glengormley.

Last Weekend’s Collection

20th March 2011 Baskets- £1,145.00 Envelopes-£700.00 St. Patrick’s Day - £1,310.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~Joan Doole, Mayogall Rd

£100 ~ Anne Walsh, McKennastown

Erin’s Own GAC

Congratulations PIG RACES th To our Under 16 hurlers, who won a set of Saturday 30 April – first race at 8pm. Club Derry Jerseys in the All-County Racing pigs can be bought from club

7 A-side members for £10!

Entertainment by DJ Don

The play Greedy Grocer will be Senior Football League performed in Lavey Club on Friday 8th Lavey v Loup April In the Loup this Sunday

Reserves 3.30pm All proceeds Seniors 5pm Fr. Magill’s Burma Missions

St. Brigid’s primary School Quiz

In Lavey Club on Saturday 9th April at 8pm The school is now collecting old or Proceeds in aid of National Deaf Children’s unwanted spectacles. Society

‘Help us to help other!’

Mayogalll Hall Childminder required in Lavey area for 2 pre- Dance Friday 1st April School children. Monday to Friday full-time

Music by Sprig of Heather hours. Must be able to transport children to and : from school in the future. Dancing 9pm til 12 Contact; 07713074071

Termoneeny Music Classes Termoneeny Cycling Group 10K run – 5K run/walk is on Sunday 15th May at You are invited to our End of Year performance 1pm. this Wednesday 30th March at 7.30pm Order for new Running Shirts have to be in by All students please arrive at 7pm sharp. 4th April. Look forward to see you all there! Contact Shaun 07989553626 Gerard 07801088884

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’ s, Lavey

rd 3 April 2011

4th Sunday of Lent

The blind man who believes in Jesus has his sight restored and grows in his spiritual understanding of Jesus. The Pharisees who look for ways to condemn Jesus and do not believe are ‘blind’, to the presence of God in their midst, despite having the physical

capacity for sight. Weekday Masses Special Diocesan Mass

Monday – 9am For all people and adults with Special

Tuesday – 9am Needs, and their families, will take place Wednesday - 7pm in St. Joseph’s church Galliagh, on th Thursday – 9am Saturday 9 April at 3pm. Friday – 9am

Confirmation

We welcome Bishop Séamus Hegarty to our parish this week to confirm the children on Thursday evening at 6pm. We wish the children all the gifts and blessings of the Holy Spirit. May it be a very special and happy occasion for all the families involved.

If anyone would like to read at the weekend Masses, please leave your contact details in the Parochial House or Sacristy.

Cistercian Monastery, Portglenone Open Day Sunday 1st May 2pm – 6pm. All welcome

Last Weekend’s Collection

27th March 2011 Baskets- £782.00 Envelopes-£1170.00 Emigrants - £500.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £300 ~ John Joe Convery, Rocktown

£100 ~ Brendan Duggan, Carnaman Rd

Erin’s Own GAC

Healthy Hearts Congratulations A mobile heart screening service for 13 -40 To all the Lavey players on the St. year olds. Screening costs £35 per person. Patrick’s College, Maghera panel who won

If you are interested in attending please leave the All Ireland Hurling Title. th your name at reception before 15 April. Well Done Boys!!

Greedy Grocer NIGHT AT THE PIG RACES will be performed in Lavey Club on Saturday 30th April Friday 8th April first race at 8pm.

Racing pigs can be bought from club All proceeds members for £10! Fr. Magill’s Burma Missions

Termoneeny Running Group Quiz

10K Run – 5K Run/Walk In Lavey Club on Saturday 9th April at 8pm th Sunday 15 May at 1pm. Proceeds in aid of National Deaf Children’s Contact Shaun 07989553626 Gerard 078010888 84 Society Order for new Running Shirts have to be in by 4th April.

Lavey Parent & Toddler Group Childminder

Toybox workshop this Tuesday Required 3 days per week during July and 9.15am – 11.15am . August. New members: always welcome to Please telephone: 07825141660 vibrant group Tuesday’s Child Charity Pub Quiz Granaghan Women’s Group

Friday 15th April at 8.30pm in The ‘Mood Matters!’ th Terrace, Magherafelt. Thursday 7 April at 7.15pm All proceeds will go to our Food Admission £2.50 programme for children in Gaza. Phone Ann on 791401396 Or Deirdre on 79643476 Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’ s, Lavey

th 10 April 2011

5th Sunday of Lent

Death and resurrection are components of Christian living. The story of Lazarus gives us hope and the message is clear: to follow Jesus is to live, no

matter how many deaths we have to face in Life.

Weekday Masses

Monday – 9am

Tuesday – 9am The Sick of the Parish will be Wednesday - 7pm th st attended on Monday 11 April (1 Anniversary of Liam Mc Erlean) Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Bishop Séamus Hegarty visited our Parish of Lavey last Thursday to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, we thank him for celebrating this important Sacrament and coming to visit us. We thank the parents, teachers and sponsors for preparing the children so well. A word of thanks to the choir, Sacristans and flower arrangers and all those who prepared the church and church grounds. Finally we thank the ladies of the club for providing the refreshment after Mass.

If anyone would like to read at the weekend Masses, please leave your contact details in the Parochial House or Sacristy.

Cistercian Monastery, Portglenone Open Day Sunday 1st May 2pm – 6pm. All welcome

Sacrament of Penance Primary 4 pupils will celebrate the sacrament on Wednesday 13th April at 7.30pm

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £300 ~ Sharon Diamond, Magherafelt

£100 ~ Margaret Magee, Mayogall

Erin’s Own GAC

Healthy Hearts Night at the Pigs

A mobile heart screening service for 13 -40 year olds. Saturday 30th April

Screening costs £35 per person. If you are interested first race at 8pm. in attending please leave your name at reception before Racing pigs can be bought from club members. th 15 April. Congratulations To our U14 Camogie player who progressed to the Free beginner Spinning Classes Feile Camogie Final which will take place on Sunday th Monday 18 April from 8.10-8.30pm th 17 April.

U14 Hurling Minor Football League Lavey v Slaughtneil Lavey v St. Patrick’s Sunday 10th April in Slaughtneil at 11am Monday 11th April at 6.45pm

Termoneeny Running Group Boyle’s Bar Mayogall

10K Run – 5K Run/Walk Table Quiz th Sunday 15 May at 1pm.

Contact Shaun 07989553626 Friday 15th April at 8.30pm Gerard 07801088884 Order for new Running Shirts have to be in by In Aid of Maire Curie 4th April.

Drama Club Carer Required

Ages 4 – 16 years Eldery Lady terms negotiable If interested can you please leave your Phone: 07738339277 name, age and contact: number in Club.

Cosy Corner Bar Book Launch Fr. Sean Mc Manus, President of the Henry Mc Cullagh Irish National Caucus of America will Saturday 30th April launch his memoirs – “My American Struggle for Justice in N. Ireland.” Tickets available from Boyle’s Shop Wolfe Tone GAC Bellaghy (£10 per ticket) Sunday 10th April at 7.30pm Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’ s, Lavey

th 17 April 2011

Palm Sunday

Suffering is the great leveller in human experience that, in the end, cannot be escaped. Christ’s cross, the ultimate symbol of human suffering, gathers

us today as we turn to face Calvary.

Holy Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Tuesday – Penitential Service 7.30pm Wednesday – 7pm

Holy Thursday –Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7pm (Confessions after Mass)

Adoration at the Altar of Repose till 10pm

Good Friday –– Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - 3pm Stations of the Cross – 7pm (Confession after Stations) Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil – 7pm Easter Sunday – 9am & 11am

Penitential Services Monday – St. Mary’s Church, Bellaghy – 7.30pm Wednesday - St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Greenlough – 7.30pm Please avail of the opportunity to go confessions before Easter, a number of Priests will be available for Confessions.

St Brigid’s PTA meeting

Wednesday 20th April at 7.30pm in school. We welcome new parents and encourage you to participate in these meetings.

Last Weekend’s Collection 4th April Baskets - £824.27 Envelopes - £485.00 11th April Baskets- £932.91 Envelopes - £345.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Helen & Charlie Shivers, Drumlamph

£100 ~ Anne Mc Corry, Gulladuff Rd

Erin’s Own GAC Night at the Pigs U-14 Camogie Feile Final th th Saturday 30 April Sunday 17 April first race at 8pm. Lavey v Ballinscreen 1pm in new bridge Racing pigs can be bought from club members. (All returns to be made to any committee member or at Minor Football League th the Club meeting on Monday 25 April at 9pm. This is Monday 18th April the deadline as the programme has to be printed!!!) Lavey v Loup 6.45pm in Loup Senior Football League th Sunday 17 April Good luck to all the young Lavey players who are Lavey v Newbridge playing for St. Patrick’s College Maghera in the Reseve 4.30pm, Senior 6pm in Newbridge D’Alton Cup Final against Dungannon next week.

Congratulations to Eunan Shaw who received an Ulster Vocational Hurling All-Star.

Lavey Early Years

On behalf of the National Deaf Childrens Society Cookery Demonstration raised £2,100.00. Thank you to all who supported this event. we would like to thank Lavey Club, Sponsors

Beechtree Garden Centre, Crawfords Maghera First Aid TrainingWednesday 11th & 18th May. and all those who attended the quiz. Amount Course fee £40. If interested, please contact

raised £274.30 the playschool on 79645464

New Baby Massage Class Lavey Early Years Class begins in Lavey Erin’s Own Club Require a Handyman, 20 hrs per week. Tuesday 3rd May Must be unemployed for the past 2 and half 7.00pm-8.00pm: for four weeks Please contact Mary Duggan Certified Infant years. Contact Playschool if interested. Massage Instructor for further information Phone Number 02879643990 after 6pm

Cosy Corner Bar Termoneeny Community Association Henry Mc Cullagh Meeting this Tuesday in Clubrooms playing Anyone doing the walk in the marathon Saturday 30th April please attends this meeting with your Tickets available from Boyle’s Shop registration number. (£10 per ticket)

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’ s, Lavey

th 24 April 2011

Easter Sunday

Alleluia’ is the cheer of Easter people, for the Easter tomb is empty of death. ‘Alleluia’ is nothing in life that we cannot rise from if Christ is in our

hearts. Let us go from this Eucharist to tell others that Christ is Risen!

Weekday Masses

Monday – 9am A Mass of remembrance for Fr.

Tuesday – 9am Packie will take place on Monday Wednesday - 7pm nd 2 May at 7pm (Remembrance Mass for Brigid Tohill) Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre th th Knock Summer Festival will take place 24 – 26 June 2011. The festival is a three day event and over the three days there will be talks, workshops, prayer, reflection, music and much more happening. Ages 18-35, cost £70 (this includes all food and accommodation)

Precious Life Bring your voting decision to prayer – The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has stated the Catholics have a serious duty to choose candidates who will uphold the dignity of every person and their rights to life from the first moment of conception. On 5th May vote the candidates who promise to protect the right of Life of unborn children.

Divine Mercy Sunday - The beatification of Venerable Pope John Paul II will be celebrated in All Saints Church Ballymena on Sunday 1st May with a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration at 3.00pm; Mass at 4.00pm followed by blessing and veneration of the Divine Mercy Image.

Cistercian Monastery, Portglenone Open Day Sunday 1st May 2pm – 6pm. All welcome

Last Weekend’s Collection 17th April Enevlopes - £1940.00 Baskets - £685.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Seamus Walsh, Ballymacpeake

£100 ~ Teresa Ward, Drumard Hill

Erin’s Own GAC Childrens Drama Classes Night at the Pigs Each Wednesday from 6-7pm Saturday 30th April In Lavey/Termoneeny Centre. first race at 8pm. Classes will run for an 8 week block Contact Oonagh on 07814045851 Racing pigs can be bought from club members. Feile na nGael (All returns to be made to any Sunday 24th April committee member or at the Club Hurling Semi Final th Lavey v Ballinascreen 11am in Ballinascreen meeting on Monday 25 April at 9pm. This is the deadline as the programme Senior Football League has to be printed!!!) Sunday 24th April Lavey v Bellaghy in Lavey Reserve 5pm, Senior 6pm

An Carn An Carn Walkers

Introduction to Babysitting The launch of this new Walking Club will take place in An Carn Resource centre on Wednesday 4th May. This is a 2 day short- course taking place on Walkers will have the opportunity to register to the th th Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 April club and will also receive the walking programme for Time 10am – 3pm the next 10 weeks, every Tuesday at 10am and every Wednesday at 7pm. If you would like more A certificate will be awarded by NICMA on the completion of this course. information about Carn Walkers and how to join, Cost: £30 Lunch included. please contact Leonne at An Carn 028 79549978. Booking Essential: 028 79549978

New Baby Massage Class Post 16 St. Mary’s College, Clady Class begins in Lavey Erin’s Own Club INFORMATION AFTERNOON Tuesday 3rd May Wednesday, 4th May at 3.45 pm. All Year 12 7.00pm-8.00pm for four weeks students and their parents will be warmly Please contact Mary: Duggan Certified Infant welcomed – find out about the wide range of Massage Instructor for further information courses available for September, 2011. Phone Number 02879643990 after 6pm

Cosy Corner Bar Lavey Early Years th th First Aid TrainingWednesday 11 & 18 May. Course fee £40. If interested, please contact Henry Mc Cullagh the playschool on 79645464 playing th Saturday 30 April Require a Handyman, 20 hrs per week. Tickets available from Boyle’s Shop Must be unemployed for the past 2 and half (£10 per ticket) years. Contact Playschool if interested.

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’ s, Lavey

st 1 May 2011

2nd Sunday after Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday

Jesus greets his disciples with the simple blessing: ‘Peace be with you’. In their fear and despair he came and stood among them. May our troubled

hearts know the peace and joy of encountering the risen Christ.

Weekday Masses

Monday – 7pm (Please note No morning Mass) A Mass of remembrance for Fr.

Tuesday – 9am Packie will take place on Monday Wednesday - 7pm nd 2 May at 7pm (1st Anniversary Mass for Peter Hughes) Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

The Annual Mass for the Dead and the blessing of the Graves will take place this year on Sunday 3rd July at 11am.

Children in Crossfire Join Children in Crossfire in The Camino De Santiago Walk (Spain) Thursday 8th September – Tuesday 13th September and raise vital funds for life saving projects in Tanzania, Ethiopia and the Gambia. Call John Ryan on 02871269898 or 07967056524

Cistercian Monastery, Portglenone Open Day Sunday 1st May 2pm – 6pm. All welcome

Last Weekend’s Collection 24th April Envelopes - £2375.00 Baskets - £935.00 Holy Lands - £230.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £300 ~ Christopher Dillon, Gulladuff Rd

£100 ~ John Joe Diamond, Gulladuff Rd

Erin’s Own GAC Childrens Drama Classes Night at the Pigs Class is on this Wednesday from 6-7pm for 4-7 Saturday 30th April year olds and 7-8pm for 8 years+. first race at 8pm. In Lavey/Termoneeny Centre. Racing pigs can be bought from club Classes will run for an 8 week block Contact Oonagh on 07814045851 members.

Club Lavey Draw winners for April

£100: Martin Convery

£100: Danny +Ann Mullan

£100: John Downey

£100: Teresa McGill

£100: Enda and Gabriel McGill

Thank You Charity Dance

The Kelly Family, Gulladuff wish to thank all those who attended and Monday 2nd May contributed to the Quiz which was held in in Larne Church Hall th Gerard Boyle’s Bar on 15 April. The Music By Brenard Henry proceeds raised was £620.00 to be Dancing 8pm till 11.30pm donated to Marie Curie Nurses.

Dance Post 16 St. Mary’s College, Clady

INFORMATION AFTERNOON Mayogall Hall Wednesday, 4th May at 3.45 pm. All Year 12 th Friday: 6 May students and their parents will be warmly Music by The O’Neill Duo welcomed – find out about the wide range of Dancing 9pm till 12am courses available for September, 2011. Comhaltas is 60 years and Newbridge Lavey Early Years First Aid TrainingWednesday 11th & 18th May. C.C.E are celebrating a night of Nostolgia Course fee £40. If interested, please contact th in the Elk on Friday 6 May at 7.30pm. all the playschool on 79645464 present and past tutors and pupils and those who attended sessions are welcome. Require a Handyman, 20 hrs per week. Must be unemployed for the past 2 and half Workshops session and lightsupper. years. Contact Playschool if interested.

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’ s, Lavey

th 8 May 2011

3rd Sunday after Easter

After Jesus had gone the disciples went to bring the good news to others. When have you net others who told you about something wonderful that happened to them along their road? What effect did this sharing have on you? When have you done

this with others? When was such conversat ion ‘good news’ for you or others? Weekday Masses Feasts this Week

Monday – 7pm (Please note No morning Mass)

Month’s Mind of J.P. Mc Mullan Friday – Our Lady of Fatima Tuesday – 9am

Wednesday - 7pm Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Derry Diocesan Cate chetical Centre th th Knock Summer Festival will take place 24 – 26 June 2011. The festival is a three day event and over the three days there will be talks, workshops, prayer, reflection, music and much more happening. Ages 18-35, cost £70 (this includes all food and accommodation)

The Annual Mass for the Dead and the blessing of the Graves will take place this year on Sunday 3rd July at 11am.

Important Dates First Holy Communion – Sunday 29th May at 11 O’clock

Last Weekend’s Collection 1st May Envelopes - £1275.00 Baskets - £640.00 Trocaire - £2637.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Frankie & Helen Cassidy. Bellaghy

£100 ~ Eimear Donaghy, Dreenan Rd

Erin’s Own GAC Lavey Early Years First Aid TrainingWednesday 11th & 18th May. Course fee £40. If Underage Hurling P1 to P6 Hurling on Mondays from 6pm interested, please contact the until 7pm playschool on 79645464

Require a Handyman, 20 hrs per

week. Must be unemployed for the past 2 and half years. Contact Playschool

if interested.

Termoneeny Community Group

10K run – 5K run/walk Window Cleaner Sunday 15th May Required Lavey Club at 1pm Terms to be arranged Contact Shaun 07989553626 07738350686 Gerard 07801088884

An Carn / Carn Walkers Where is Digger? The newly formed walking club’s Missing family pet. programme of walks is now available from Small, lovable, short haired, light brown, Siopa An Carn or www.ancarn.org. The male dog (mixed breed). Answers to the next walks will take place in Droim nDamh name 'Digger'. Last seen in the Carnaman on Tuesday 10th May (meet at An Carn) and Road area wearing a light blue collar Wednesday 11th May (meet at Droim decorated with silver bones and crystals. If nDamh car park at 7pm).For more you have seen him please call 028 79386 information please contact Leonne at An 508. The family miss him very much. Carn 028 79549978.

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043

Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’ s, Lavey

th 15 May 2011

4th Sunday of Easter

Today is Good Shepherd Sunday, a speci al day of prayer for vocations to the work of service in the Church. We pray for vocations to meet the need for

people of faith to dedicate their lives to work for the sake of the gospel.

Weekday Masses

Monday – 11am

Tuesday – No Mass today

Wednesday - 7pm

Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am Next Sunday’s 11 o’clock Mass – Anniversary of Margaret Hughes

Fr. Neil says Thank You Fr Neil has returned to Burma and wishes to thank the various schools, groups and individuals who organised fund-raising events and the people of Lavey and the neighbouring parishes who gave generous donations to enable him to continue and expand the projects. He has returned to Burma with £63,140 and U.S. $1.960. SMA Annual Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 28th May. Cost £40 for Breakfast, Dinner and Bus or £15 for Bus Only. Contact Mona on 86737954 or Una 79650219. £10 deposit required Youth 2000 Clonmacnois Youth Festival 4th – 7th August 2011. This is a donation-only retreat. FREE buses are available throughout Northern Ireland. – Just bring a sleeping bag and a pair of wellies. For more information, contact 07706736677 or book online: www.youth2000.ie Important Dates First Holy Communion – Sunday 29th May at 11 O’clock Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – Sunday 19th June

Last Weekend’s Collection 8thMay Envelopes - £1345.00 Baskets - £931.00 Trocaire - £120.00 Diocesan Collection - £465.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Christopher Dillon, Gulladuff Rd

£100 ~ Vincent & Mary O’Neill, Drumuck Rd

Erin’s Own GAC Spinning Class for Beginners Recent Results Wednesday 18th May

6pm – 6.45pm U14

Lavey 2-12 Castledawson 1-2 U14 Football Lavey 3-21 Loup 1-1 Lavey v Ballinderry

Tuesday 17th May at 7.30pm

In Ballinderry U16

Loup 1-12 Lavey 1-8 Senior Football League Lavey 5-14 Newbridge 0-3 Lavey v Greenlough Sunday 15th May Lavey 6-9 Desertmartin 2-5 Reserves 5pm / Seniors 6.30pm in Lavey Ballinderry 1-6 Lavey 3-10

Termoneeny Community Group Children in Crossfire Join Children in Crossfire in The Camino De 10K run – 5K run/walk th th Santiago Walk (Spain) Thursday 8 September Sunday 15 May – Tuesday 13th September and raise vital funds

for life saving projects in Tanzania, Ethiopia Lavey Club at 1pm and the Gambia. Contact Shaun 07989553626 Call John Ryan on 02871269898 or Gerard 07801088884 07967056524

Window Cleaner An Carn / Carn Walkers Required The newly formed walking club’s Terms to be arranged programme of walks is now 07738350686 available from Siopa An Carn or www.ancarn.org.

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043

Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’ s, Lavey

nd 22 May 2011

5th Sunday of Easter

Today’s Gospel speaks to us of trust, and of hope. ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled,’ are the comforting words of Jesus. ‘Trust in God still, and trust in

me.’ Jesus is going away but he will return. As well as trusting is Jesus, the disciples must trust in themselves and their experiences of Jesus. Weekday Masses

Monday – 9am

Tuesday – 9am

Wednesday - 7pm

Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Lough Derg One Day Retreats places are still available on the following dates: 23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th & 30th

May. Three Day Pilgrimage - you may begin your pilgrimage on any day of the week from Wednesday 1st June until Saturday 13th August. Cost: 55 Euros includes boat fare and accommodation SMA Annual Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 28th May. Cost £40 for Breakfast, Dinner and Bus or £15 for Bus Only. Contact Mona on 86737954 or Una 79650219. £10 deposit required Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Saturday 25th June – coincides with the National Eucharistic Congress. The Anointing of the Sick is at 2pm. Mass is at 3pm. It is hoped that many people representing our parishes will take part in the pilgrimage.

Important Dates First Holy Communion – Sunday 29th May at 11 O’clock Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – Sunday 19th June

Last Weekend’s Collection 8thMay Envelopes - £1215.00 Baskets - £607.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ John Scullion, Lurganagoose

£100 ~ Pauline & Paddy Scullion, Rocktown Rd

Erin’s Own GAC Senior Football League All County U14 B League

Lavey v Castledawson Lavey v Kilrea

th th Saturday 28 May at Castledawson Tuesday 24 May at 7.30pm Reserves – 6.00pm Senior – 7.30pm

U14 Hurling League

Minor Football League NaMagha v Lavey Lavey v Limavady Friday 27th May at 7.30pm Monday 23rd May

In Limavady at 7.30pm

Boyle’s Bar Mayogall Cosy Corner Bar

‘Eel Supper’ The Alan McKelvey Blues Band Saturday 28th May @ 9.30pm Saturday 21st May Music by Sean Quinn Starting at 10pm

In aid of Romania - Comber “a future

without orphanages”

St. Brigid’s PTA Meeting An Carn th Wednesday 25th May Next walk Tuesday 24 through Glenshane Forest. All walkers to meet at An Carn at 10am. at 7.30pm in School

Church Gate Collection New Baby Massage Class In aid of Comber “ A future without Lavey Club Orphanages” Tuesday 7th june Weedend of 28th – 29th May 7.15pm – 8.15pm

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’ s, Lavey

th 29 May 2011

6th Sunday of Easter

Through Baptism and Confirmation we have been given

the Holy Spirit, this Advocate is the one to whom we can

turn in the difficult times of life. Weekday Masses

Monday – 9am

Tuesday – 9am

Wednesday - 7pm

Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Lough Derg One Day Retreats places are still available on the following dates: rd th th th th 23 , 24 , 28 , 29 & 30 May. Three Day Pilgrimage - you may begin your pilgrimage on any day of the week from Wednesday 1st June until Saturday 13th August. Cost: 55 Euros includes boat fare and accommodation

Anne McKenna would like to thank all the kind people who came to help after her fall last month. Fr. Baker will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for your intentions.

There is more car parking space for cars at the weekend masses in the lower side of the car park

Diocesan Lourdes Hospitalite Collection

This collection will take place on the weekend of 4th/5th June.

Last Weekend’s Collection 22nd May Envelopes - £.00 Baskets - £.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Philomena Mc Crystal, Mayogall Rd

£100 ~ Micky & Marie Duggan, Carnaman Rd

Erin’s Own GAC Termoneeny Walking Club Termoneeny Walking Club The Termoneeny Walking Club wish to thank New Members are welcome with all our parishioners for their support in aid of walks to suit all. Every Tuesday and the Burma Mission Charity walk on Monday2nd Thursday at 7.15pm. Sunday at at the Belfast Marathon event. We also wish 10am to thank Damian Convery of DC Coaches for his generosity in providing transport to and from the event. Fr. Magill was overwhelmed at the presentation of a cheque for over £5000 raised by the participants.

Boyle’s Bar Mayogall Mayogall Hall

‘Eel Supper’ Dance Saturday 28th May @ 9.30pm Friday 3rd June Music by Sean Quinn Music by Liam Mc Laughlin

In aid of Romania - Comber “a future Dancing from 9pm – 12am

without orphanages”

North West Regional College, Derry, Limavady and Strabane, is now offering an exciting range of part-time courses, which commence this September. A number of new courses will be offered this year in a range of subject areas. Contact: 028 7127 6000 or email: [email protected]

Campa Chormaic 2011 New Baby Massage Class Will take place in St. Colm’s High School, Lavey Club Baile na Scríne, from Monday 4th – Friday 8th Tuesday 7th june July. Gaelic games and language for 7.15pm – 8.15pm Year 8 -12. Contact: 07834049305 Please contact Mary Duggan on 028 79643990

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’ s, Lavey

th 5 June 2011

Ascension Sunday

Today we celebrate the feast of the Ascension, when Christ is raised body and soul into heaven. We are heartened by the words of the two men to

the apostles in the First Reading that Jesus will come back, and we are invited to seek Christ in his glory. Weekday Masses Feasts of the Week Monday – 9am

Tuesday – 9am Thursday – St Columba

Wednesday - 7pm Saturday – St Barnabas Thursday – 9am

Friday – 9am

The Columba Community of Prayer and Reconciliation, Derry City The community are celebrating their 30 th Anniversary with a street pageant

‘Columba then and now’ The Pageant will take place on 9th June at 4pm. It will begin with Columba’s legendary battle with the Loch Ness Monster and continues with his journey in reconciliation and his exile to Iona, enacted in the Guildhall Square. Clonard Monastery, Belfast Solemn Novena 2011 Wednesday 15th until Thursday 23rd June. Theme for this year’s Novena, “Eucharist food for life”.

There is more car parking space for cars at the weekend masses in the lower side of the car park

Precious Life Coaches to RALLY FOR LIFE – a massive Pro-Life will be held in Dublin City Centre on Saturday 2nd July. Coaches will be travelling to the rally for various towns across Northern Ireland. Contact the committee on 028 90278484

Last Weekend’s Collection 29th May Envelopes - £1305.00 Baskets - £655.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Kathleen Regan, Rocktown Rd

£100 ~ Josie Kelly, Rocktown Rd

Magherafelt District Lavey Early Years/ St. Brigid’s

Council PTA

Oil Stamp Saving Scheme Rendition

To enable households who Playing live in Erin’s Own Lavey GAC use central heating oil to club budget and save effectively. Saturday 4th June Coupons available in Doors open 9pm Church porch Tickets £5 Pay at door

Portglenone Enterprise Group Cosy Corner Bar, Gulladuff “Green Gym” “Healthy Minds, Healthy Places” Free Bus Trip: Carnfunnock (Larne) Monday 13th June Voo Doo Train th At 9.45am Playing 11 June Pick up – Market Square outside Portglenone Enterprise Group Contact Margaret on: 07851601785 Plants Sale Wednesday 8th June in Mayogall Hall at 7.30pm All Welcome. Refreshments Provided. Campa Chormaic 2011 New Baby Massage Class Will take place in St. Colm’s High School, Lavey Club Baile na Scríne, from Monday 4th – Friday 8th Tuesday 7th June July. Gaelic games and language for 7.15pm – 8.15pm Year 8 -12. Contact: 07834049305 Please contact Mary Duggan on 028 79643990

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary’ s, Lavey

th 12 June 2011

Pentecost Sunday

Today on the Feast of Pentecost we celebrate the beginning of the Church; when Peter spoke, all people of all nations heard the gospel in their own language. We

too are called to bring the peace and gospel of Christ to the whole world

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Wednesday - 7pm Monday – St. Anthony of Padua (Month’s Mind Mass for Chelly Shivers) Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Sunday 10thJuly, beginning after the 11 o’clock Mass and closing with Benediction at 6pm

Sick of the Parish will be attended on Monday 13th June

Sacred Heart Messenger June issue now in Sacristy.

Cemetery Sunday We will celebrate outdoor Mass on Sunday 3rd July weather permitting at 11 O’clock Blood Transfusion Service Community Hall Bellaghy Friday 1st July 3pm – 4.30pm/5.45pm – 8pm

Last Weekend’s Collection 5th June Envelopes - £1355 .00 Baskets - £721.00 Lourdes - £532.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ David Walsh, Mc Kennastown

£100 ~ Vincent Convery, Rocktown

Erin’s Own GAC Lavey Golf Day U14 Football Match Lavey v Glenullin Lavey Golf Day will take place on Friday 5th Tuesday 14th June 2011 August 2011. In Lavey at 7.30pm

Anyone interested in booking a tee time please Camogie Congratulations

contact Seamus Downey. Congratulations to Kathleen Taggart who won the Cost is £40 per person and this includes a round of Ulster PocFada Competition last Sunday and also to wish Aoife Shaw good luck as she represents golf, a goody bag, Barbeque and refreshments at Lavey and Derry in the U14 Skills Competition in

the 9th Hole and meal in Moyola Club House Galway. afterwards. Loads of prizes to be won on the day and anyone who would like to sponsor a Summer Camps hole please contact Paul Birt. Just to let you all know all the information surrounding the Summer Camps will be in the Lavey GAC Bulletin next weekend.

Portglenone Summer Scheme Straw Sports Day th NEELB Summer Scheme Sunday 12 June Portglenone Community Centre Dean Mc Glinchey Park Ages 4 – 14+ Years Admission £3 th Children Free Registration Friday 24 June at 7pm In Portglenone Community Centre Great Day out for all the Family! Lavey Early Years Clothes Bag Collection Saturday 2nd July. All bags can be left before this date in the Playgroup between 9am – 3pm. Thank you for your support with all our fundraisers throughout the past school year.

Cancer Charities Babysitter Available Coffee Morning Transport Available th On Saturday 25 June Contact Eimear – 07746702621 10am -12.30pm (028) 79643990 Lavey GAC Termoneeny Centre

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043

Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 19 June 2011

Holy Trinity Sunday

The reading evokes contrasting images of God, a God who judges and a God who saves. We might reflect on how our image of God has changed with the years.

What has helped you to believe that God is on your side?

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Monday – Irish Martyrs Wednesday - 7pm Tuesday – St Aloysius Gonzaga Thursday – 9am Friday – The Birth of John the Baptist Friday – 7pm (No Morning Mass) Month’s Mind for Ave Mulholland

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Sunday 10thJuly, beginning after the 11 o’clock Mass and closing with Benediction at 6pm

Sacred Heart Messenger June, July and August issues now in Sacristy. Pope’s Intentions for June For the religious who work in mission territories, that they may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ. Cemetery Sunday rd We will celebrate outdoor Mass on Sunday 3 July weather permitting at 11 O’clock Children in Crossfire Zipline across the River Foyle on Sat 20th August. Deposit of £15 secures a place with further fundraising of £135. Tel 028 71269898

Last Weekend’s Collection 12th June Envelopes - £ .00 Baskets - £.00 Pope’s Collection - £.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ The McGill Family, Eden Rd

£100 ~Ronnie Gallagher, Rocktown Rd

Erin’s Own GAC Lavey Golf Day Senior Football Championship

Lavey Golf Day will take place on Friday 5th Lavey v Ballinderry August 2011. Sunday 26th June

In Glen at 7.45pm Anyone interested in booking a tee time please

contact Seamus Downey. Cost is £40 per person and this includes a round of golf, a goody bag, Barbeque and refreshments at the 9th Hole and meal in Moyola Club House afterwards. Loads of prizes to be won on the day and anyone who would like to sponsor a hole please contact Paul Birt.

Charity Dance Child – Minder Required Lavey Club

Saturday 25th June For school term In aid of Guatemala Appeal Telephone: 07809400246 Tickets £5 each or pay at door.

Lavey Early Years Clothes Bag Collection Saturday 2nd July. All bags can be left before this date in the Playgroup between 9am – 3pm. Thank you for your support with all our fundraisers throughout the past school year.

Parish Email: [email protected] St. VincentBlood de TransfusionPaul Helpline: Service 07523545043 Parish PriestCommunity -Fr. Paddy Hall Baker Bellaghy (028) 7964 2458 Friday 1st July 3pm – 4.30pm/5.45pm – 8pm

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 26 June 2011

The Body and Blood of Christ

Today in our Eucharist we celebrate the feast of Corpus

Christi – the Body and Blood of Christ. We give thanks for

‘the living bread come down from heaven’.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week

No Weekday Masses this week Tuesday – St Irenaeus Wednesday – St Peter & Paul Fr. Dolan (Bellaghy) – 79386259 Fr Crilly (Greenlough) - 25821190 Friday – Sacred Heart of Jesus

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Sunday 10thJuly, beginning after the 11 o’clock Mass and closing with Benediction at 6pm

Sacred Heart Messenger June, July and August issues now in Sacristy. Children in Crossfire Zip line across the River Foyle on Sat 20th August. Deposit of £15 secures a place with further fundraising of £135. Tel 028 71269898

Cemetery Sunday We will celebrate outdoor Mass on Sunday 3rd July weather permitting at

11 O’clock

Medjugorje Irish Centre Every month for a year we are giving away one weeks free apartment accommodation for up to 4 people. Text the word pilgrim followed by your name and county to 53030 in Ireland and 60777 in N.I

Last Weekend’s Collection 19th June Pope’s Collection- £ 1898.00 Baskets - £725.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £100 ~ Gerry & Kathleen Shaw, Quarry Rd

£100 ~Mary Mc Nally, Ballymacpeake

Erin’s Own GAC Lavey Golf Day Senior Football Championship

Lavey Golf Day will take place on Friday 5th August 2011. Anyone interested in booking a tee time please contact Lavey v Ballinderry th Seamus Downey. Sunday 26 June Cost is £40 per person and this includes a round of golf, a In Glen at 7.45pm goody bag, Barbeque and refreshments at the 9th Hole and meal in Moyola Club House afterwards. Loads of prizes to be won on the day and anyone who would like to sponsor a All Support needed for this game! Everyone should hole please contact Paul Birt. gather on the steps between the 2 dugouts, arrive early as there is a match before hand and remember

to wear those Lavey colours!!!! Gaeltacht

Anyone attending the Gaeltacht this Summer should contact Sean Mc Peake Summer Camps

The Lavey/Termoneeny Summer Camps will run

from the following dates and more information is Congratulations Congratulations to our U8 and U10’s who won the available by contacting Helen on 79643202 CarryduffTourment for both the A section and B section last Saturday Week 1 – Monday 18th July – Thursday 21st July Week 2 – Monday 25th July – Thursday 28th July st th Week 3 – Monday 1 August – Thursday 4 August Week 4 – Monday 8th August – Thursday 11th August

Week 5 – Monday 15th August – Thursday 18th August

Cosy Corner Bar Dance in Mayogall Hall st Friday 1 May Paddy Nash and the Happy Enchiladas Music by Bernard Henry Dancing 9 – 12

Saturday 2nd July

House of Flowers Weddings, Funerals, Corporate Events Child – Minder Required Special Events Contact Maria For school term 12 Rainey Street Magherafelt T: 79633630, E: [email protected] Telephone: 07809400246

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

rd 3 July 2011

14th Sunday of ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel, the Lord invites all those who labour and are

overburdened to come to him, for he will give us rest. We pray that

in today’s Eucharist we will find rest for our souls.

Weekday Masses Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am The sick of the Parish will be Wednesday - 7pm th (Month’s Mind of Shelia Duffy) attended on Monday 11 July. Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Sunday 10thJuly, beginning after the 11 o’clock Mass and closing with Benediction at 6pm

Pope’s Intention’s for July Those religious women in mission territories may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ. Children in Crossfire Zip line across the River Foyle on Sat 20th August. Deposit of £15 secures a place with further fundraising of £135. Tel 028 71269898

Cemetery Sunday We hope to broadcast our outdoor Mass on the internet.

Go to wwww.mcnmedia.tv and click on Lavey Parish.

Medjugorje Irish Centre Every month for a year we are giving away one week’s free apartment accommodation for up to 4 people. Text the word pilgrim followed by your name and county to 53030 in Ireland and 60777 in N.I

Michael and Colette McNicholl would like to thank everyone for their help and generosity at the Charity Dance in Lavey Club on Saturday 25th June. Approximately £2,800 was raised at this event.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois , Co. Offaly, Thurs. 4th—Sun. 7th

August. For young people age 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to

experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends. Donation only. Free

Busesavailable from around Northern Ireland. For more information check out our

website www.youth2000.ie.

Erin’s Own GAC Lavey Golf Day Senior Hurling Championship. Lavey v Banagher The Lavey GAC Golf Day will take place on Friday 5th Wednesday 6th July at 7:15pm August 2011. There are still some slots available so Kevin Lynch Park, Dungiven.

contact Seamus Downey for further information. The presentation will take place in the club from 9pm onwards, Summer Camps followed by entertainment, 'Hard to Handle' . Everyone The Lavey/Termoneeny Summer Camps will run welcome! from the following dates and more information is

available by contacting Helen on 79643202

Ulster Football Final th st Anyone requiring Ulster Football Final tickets should Week 1 – Monday 18 July – Thursday 21 July th th contact Sean McPeake by 6th July as this is an all ticket Week 2 – Monday 25 July – Thursday 28 July st th game. Week 3 – Monday 1 August – Thursday 4 August th th Week 4 – Monday 8 August – Thursday 11 August th th U14 Hurling Championship Quarter Final Week 5 – Monday 15 August – Thursday 18 August Lavey v Coleraine Saturday 9th July @ 12.30pm

Club Lavey June Draw Winners: £100 each Henry & Michelle Downey, Paul McVeigh, D. Fitspatrick, Pearse Magill, Dominic Rankin.

Cosy Corner Bar Child – Minder Required

For school term Paddy Nash and the Happy Enchiladas Telephone: 07809400246

Saturday 2nd July

House of Flowers Weddings, Funerals, Corporate Events Special Events 12 Rainey Street Magherafelt T: 79633630, E: [email protected]

House of Flowers Parish Email: [email protected] Weddings, Funerals, Corporate Events St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Special Events Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458 Contact Maria

12 Rainey Street Magherafelt T: 79633630, E: [email protected]

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 10 July 2011

15th Sunday of ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel we hear the parable of the sower, we pray that we may be open to seeing, hearing and understanding the word of the Lord and that in our lives we will

be receptive to the love of God and open to what God has called us to be.

Weekday Masses Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am The sick of the Parish will be Wednesday - 7pm th Thursday – 9am attended on Monday 11 July. Friday – 9am

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Beginning after the 11 o’clock Mass today and closing with Benediction at 6pm

A word of thanks to all who helped make Cemetery Sunday last weekend a memorable occasion. We were blessed with lovely weather and a lot of good will and support. Many Thanks!!!

Feasts of this Week Monday – St Benedict Friday -St Bonaventure Last Weekend’s Collection 26th June Envelopes - £1230.00 Baskets - £611.00 3rd July Envelopes - £1445.00 Baskets - £941.00

PARISH WEEKLY DRAW

LAST WEDNESDAY ’S WINNERS £300 ~ Brenda Mc Nally, Bansha

£100 ~ Eddie Donnelly, Hillhead Rd

Erin’s Own GAC Senior Football League Summer Camps Lavey v Kilrea The Lavey/Termoneeny Summer Camps will run from the Sunday 10th July following dates and more information is available by In Lavey contacting Helen on 79643202

Underage Fixtures Week 1 – Monday 18th July – Thursday 21st July

Week 2 – Monday 25th July – Thursday 28th July Minor Football League st th Limavady v Lavey Week 3 – Monday 1 August – Thursday 4 August th th Monday 11th July at 7.30pm Week 4 – Monday 8 August – Thursday 11 August th th Week 5 – Monday 15 August – Thursday 18 August

Minor Football Championship Lavey v DoireTrasna "BIG BREAKFAST" Monday 18th July at 7.15pm served in the club Sunday 17th July All County U14 Football B Championship from 8am to 12.30pm Lavey v Limavady Adults £5 children £2

Tuesday 19th July at 7.15pm

Come along and get fed before you head to All County U16 Football B Championship Clones for the big final or just come along and Newbridge v Lavey Thursday 21st July at 7.15pm treat yourself to a good, hastle free breakfast

with no cooking and no dishes!!!

Cancer Charties Coffee Morning Child Minding A big thank you to all those that donated, baked, attended or Lady willing to look after children in her own home. Also helped in any way at the coffee morning. A grand total of £2,540 available to do housekeeping & ironing. Text to mobile: was raised in aid of Charis & friends of the Cancer centre at Belfast 07982644078 or call at 28 Quarry Road City Hospital. On the back of this great success we intend to run this event annually and look forward to your continued support. Well Done & Thanks Again Christina & Damien Mc Erlean

St. Brigid’s P.S. Mayogall th Mrs Mary O’Kane is having an Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church Craigavole on Tuesday 26 July. She would be delighted is St. Brigid’s P.S. Choir would sing at the Mass, under the direction of Mrs Aiveen Downey. A bus would be provided to transport children from St. Brigid’s P.S. at 6pm and return them to school at 8pm approximately. Choir members are asked to confirm their House of Flowers attendance with Mrs Aiveen Downey at the Summer Camp. Weddings, Funerals, Corporate Events Special Events Contact Maria Parish Email: [email protected] 12 Rainey Street Magherafelt St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 T: 79633630, E: [email protected] Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 17 July 2011

16th Sunday of Ordinary Time

As we gather together as a community of God’s people around the table of the Lord, we acknowledge that we stand in continual need of the mercy and forgiveness of God,

yet at the same time we are assured that if we repent our heavenly Father will forgive our sins.

Weekday Masses Monday – 9am Feasts of the Week Tuesday – 9am Wednesday - 7pm Friday – St Mary Magdalene Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage to Knock th Sunday 11 September 2011, Archbishop Michael Neary will be the Chief Celebrant. Anointing of Sick – 2pm, Pilgrimage Mass 3pm

Lavey Pioneer Council Anyone requiring a pioneer pin should leave their name in the sacristy. Fr Cullen Medal (60 years), Gold Pin (50 Years), Silver Pin (25 Years), Full Pin (Anyone over the age 16 years). The annual Mass and pin presentation will take place soon. Trócaire Emergency Appeal In Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, famine is emerging because of failure of the seasonal rains over the last 2 years. Now more than 12 million people are at serious risk. You can donate directly to Trócaire’s Emergency Appeal in any of the following ways:  Post a cheque/postal order/bank draft to Trócaire office  Lodge money directly to Trócaire First Trust account  Make an online donation on www.trocaire.org

Last Weekend’s Collection 10th July Envelopes - £1645.00 Baskets - £817.00

St. Brigid’s P.S. Mayogall Mrs Mary O’Kane is having an Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church Craigavole on Tuesday 26th July. She would be delighted if St. Brigid’s P.S. Choir would sing at the Mass, under the direction of Mrs Aiveen Downey. A bus would be provided to transport children from St. Brigid’s P.S. at 6pm and return them to school at 8pm approximately. Choir members are asked to confirm

their attendance with Mrs Aiveen Downey at the Summer Camp this week.

Erin’s Own GAC

Minor Football Championship "BIG BREAKFAST"

served in the club Sunday 17th July Lavey v DoireTrasna Monday 18th July at 7.15pm from 8am to 12.30pm Adults £5 children £2

All County U14 Football B Championship Come along and get fed before you head Lavey v Limavady to Clones for the big final or just come Tuesday 19th July at 7.15pm along and treat yourself to a good, Limavady hastle free breakfast with no cooking

and no dishes!!! All County U16 Football B Championship Newbridge v Lavey Summer Camp Thursday 21st July at 7.15pm *** Beigins this Newbridge

Monday***

Child Minding Greenlough Playgroup Leader Required Lady willing to look after children in her own home. Also Playgroup leader to cover maternity available to do housekeeping & ironing. Text to mobile: nd Closing date 22 July at 12 noon 07982644078 or call at 28 Quarry Road Contact Cathy Mc Peake for an Application

on 07769700147

Better Health Scheme Grant for free loft, cavity or silod wall insulation under the warmer ways to better health scheme. You are eligible to apply if you an owner occupier or a private tenant and yor income/ pension is less than £18,000 gross if you are a single householer, £25,00 gross, if you are a couple or parent householder, £30.000 gross if you are a single or couple householder and over 70. Please call 028 79 300 444 for more details

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043

Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 24 July 2011

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel we hear more parables about the kingdom of heaven – a treasure so rich that those who find it are willing to give up everything they own to possess it. We

pray today that our love of God may be increased and lead us one day to the glory of the kingdom.

Weekday Masses Feasts of the Week Monday – 9am Monday – St James Tuesday – 9am Tuesday - Ss Joachim & Anne Wednesday - 7pm Friday – St Martha

Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage to Knock th Sunday 11 September 2011, Archbishop Michael Neary will be the Chief Celebrant. Anointing of Sick – 2pm, Pilgrimage Mass 3pm

Last Weekend’s Collection 17th July Envelopes - £1340.00 Baskets - £1108.00

St Brigid’s Primary School Children who are attending the Choir this Tuesday evening are asked to

be at the school at 5.30pm. The bus will leave the School Car Park at 6pm and return to School at 8pm approximately.

Erin’s Own GAC AnCarn Senior Football League Reconciling Community Project

Lavey v Glenullin John Spillane live

Sunday 24th at 2.30pm in Glenullin at the Oak leaf Restaurant

Thursday 28th July at 9.30pm U-14 Football Championship Semi- Final Tickets cost £8 Available from Lavey v Kilrea th Tuesday 26 July at 7.15pm in Lavey Carntogher Community Association, Kilcronaghan Community Association Lavey Results or the Oakleaf Restaurant U-14 Football Championship

Lavey 2-12 – Limavady 0 – 1 Historical Walk U-16 Football Championship Semi-Final Kilconaghan Old Church

Lavey -144 – Newbridge 4-4 Friday 29th July at 7pm

There will be an Irish Language collection at Carn Walkers the Chapel gates next Sunday 31st July. Wednesday 27th July

Lower Carn Walk Meet at car park at 7pm

Marie Curie Cancer Walk Ten

th Marie Curie Cancer Care is holding a very exciting event on 19 August 2011 at the Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh.

Walk Ten is a 10K evening walk through beautiful scenery and as dusk settles we’ll be lighting up the night, ending in a summer night’s celebration with music and entertainment. For more information phone (028) 90882062 or E-mail – [email protected]

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

st 31 July 2011

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Today’s Second Reading carries a wonderful phrase from Paul: ‘nothing can ever come between us and the love of God made visible in Christ Jesus our Lord’. What

consolation we can gain from this as we come together to celebrate our Mass!

Weekday Masses Feasts of the Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Monday – St Alphonsus Liguori Wednesday - 7pm Thursday - St John Vianney Thursday – 9am Saturday - Transfiguration of Our Lord Friday – 9am

Saturday -7pm – Month’s Mind for Annie Costello

1st Anniversary for John Costello

A Day to Pray for Priests

Monday 18th August at Knock Shrine with Sr Briege Mc Kenna.

Meal & Bus Fare £40 – contact Una 796 50798 or Moria 867 37959 CLONMACNOISE YOUTH 2000 FESTIVAL August 4 -7th people age 16 - 35 are invited to experience the Catholic Faith and meet new friends. Free buses available. Donations only. For more information visit www.youth2000.ie

Church Gate Collection for Somalia Trócaire Emergency Appeal: In Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, famine is emerging because of the failure of the seasonal rains over the last two years. Now more than 12 million people are at serious risk, over half of them children. This collection will take place on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August.

Medjugorje Irish Centre Every month for a year we are giving away one weeks free apartment accommodation for up to 4 people. Text the word ‘pilgrim’ followed by your name and county to 60777 Mayogall Hall Registered Childminder Required Dance 3 days per week for 2 children Friday 5th August Aged 3 & 5 years old

Music by Bernard Henry Monday, Tuesday & Friday

Dancing 9 - 12 Contact: 07743539554

Erin’s Own GAC

Lavey Golf Day Camogie Fixture The Lavey GAC Golf Day will take place

on Friday 5th August. There are still some slots available so contact Seamus U6, U8 & U12 Downey for further. The presentation Lavey v Bellaghy will take place in the club from 9.30pm Tuesday 2nd August at 6pm onwards. Followed by entertainment.

U10 Camogie Blitz Senior Football League Sunday 7th August in Slaughtneil. Lavey v Glenullin

Sunday 31st July - 3.30pm in Glenullin Reserve Camogie Championship

Lavey v Coleraine U14 Football Championship Friday 12th August Sunday 31st July In Ballerin at 6pm In Lavey at 11am

Senior Camogie Championship Completion of Repairs Lavey v Swatragh As you may have noticed the roof in the 3G pitch Sunday 14th August is now repaired so the main hall is now fully In Greenlough at 3pm operational again. To book your slot contact

reception on 796 43202 Big Breakfast Thank you to all those who

Creative Writing supported the Big Breakfast in

It will include all sorts of writing such as verse the Lavey Termoneeny Centre on and poetry. Sunday 17th July. If you are interested please contact the Club on 796 43202 Marie Curie Cancer Walk Ten Marie Curie Cancer Care is holding a very exciting event on 19th August 2011 at the Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh. Walk Ten is a 10K evening walk through beautiful scenery and as dusk settles we’ll be lighting up the night, ending in a summer night’s celebration with music and entertainment. For more information phone - (028) 90882062 E-mail – [email protected]

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458 www.mcnmedia.tv – Click on St Mary’s Church, Lavey (Weekend Masses live on the internet)

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 7 August 2011

19th Sunday of Ordinary Time

In times of distress, God is always with us, whether we experience God in a gentle breeze, like Elijah in the First Reading, or calming the storm as Jesus does in the

Gospel. We pray for the grace to recognise God in our lives and not to be afraid to call out in our time of need.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Monday – St Dominic Wednesday - 7pm Tuesday – St Teresa Bendicta of the Cross (Month’s Mind of Kelly Mullan Higgins) Wednesday – St Lawrence Thursday – 9am Thursday – St Clare Friday – 9am

Church Gate Collection for Somalia

Trócaire Emergency Appeal: In Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, famine is emerging because of the failure of the seasonal rains over the last two years. Now more than 12 million people are at serious risk, over half of them children. This collection will take place on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August. National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Knock on Sunday 11 September 2011. Chief Celebrant: Archbishop Michael Neary (Archbishop of Tuam and Patron of the Catholic Grandparents’ Association). 2.00 pm Anointing of the Sick. 3.00 pm Pilgrimage Mass followed by the Rosary. Medjugorje Irish Centre Every month for a year we are giving away one weeks free apartment accommodation for up to 4 people. Text the word ‘pilgrim’ followed by your name and county to 60777

A Day to Pray for Priests Monday 18th August at Knock Shrine with Sr Briege Mc Kenna. Meal & Bus Fare £40 – contact Una 796 50798 or Moria 867 37959

Last Weekend’s Collection

24th July

Envelopes - £1270 .00

Baskets - £555.00

Charity Turf Sale Singing Lessons Saturday 13th August Available

In Lavey GAC Grounds 12 – 4pm Please contact 07843992664 £2.50 per bag

for more details Proceeds in aid of Fr. Magill’s Missions

Erin’s Own GAC

Senior Camogie Championship Reserve Camogie Championship

Lavey v Swatragh Lavey v Coleraine Friday 12th August Sunday 14th August In Ballerin at 6pm In Greenlough at 3pm

Championship matches in Lavey

Senior Hurling Championship Lavey GAC will proudly host a Senior Football

Lavey v Banagher Championship Double Header this Sunday. In th Saturday 13 August order for this to run smoothly and efficiently the

In Kevin Lynch’s Park, Dungiven at 5pm Club has asked that anyone who is prepared to

help in any way, please report to the Club at

3.30pm this Sunday. Club Draw Winners for July £100 each Well Done!!!! Edelle Henry; Philomena Collins; Congratulations to the Minor Footballers who beat Michael Mc Shane; Limavady!!! Liam Mc Mullan & Seamus Mc Mullan

Handyman

Are you out of work and looking to get back into employment within you local community? Erins Own Lavey GAC require a Handyman!!! To be eligible to apply you must have been unemployed for 30 months or more and in receipt of benefits. This post is in association with the Step Ahead programme. Hours:30 per week. Salary: £5.93 per hour If you are interested in applying please contact you local Job Centre immediatly and speak to a Step Ahead Advisor, quoting Job Ref number: 968050

Registered Childminder Required House of Flowers 3 days per week for 2 children Weddings, Funerals, Corporate Events Special Events Aged 3 & 5 years old Contact Maria Monday, Tuesday & Friday 12 Rainey Street Magherafelt Contact: 07743539554 T: 79633630, E: [email protected]

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458 House of Flowers www.mcnmedia.tv – Click on St Mary’s Church, Lavey (Weekend Masses live on the internet) Weddings, Funerals, Corporate Events

Special Events

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 14 August 2011

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time

We gather today to worship and praise God, Lord of the whole

universe, who shows mercy to all, Christian and non- Christian.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am & 7pm Tuesday – 9am Monday – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday - 7pm (Masses for this Feast Day Monday 9am & 7pm) Thursday – 9am Saturday – St Bernard Friday – 9am

Comber A future without orphanages I would like to thank everyone who donated to the Church collection, total raised was £1800. I would like to thank those who helped at the Church collection. I would like to thank Boyle’s Bar (Mayogall) in providing an Eel BBQ and to Mary Convery for donating the Sodas. I am now back from Romania having worked with both adults and children with learning difficulties. All monies were handed over to delighted authorities. (Jacklyn O’Boyle)

National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Knock on Sunday 11th September 2011. Chief Celebrant: Archbishop Michael Neary (Archbishop of Tuam and Patron of the Catholic Grandparents’ Association). 2.00 pm Anointing of the Sick. 3.00 pm Pilgrimage Mass followed by the Rosary.

Church Gate Collection The collection for Somalia will take place this weekend.

Pope’s Intentions for August

That World Youth Day in Madrid may encourage young people throughout the world to have their lives rooted and built up in Christ.

Last Weekend’s Collection

31st July 7th August

Envelopes - £1210 .00 Envelopes - £1430 .00

Baskets - £630.00 Baskets - £593.00

Singing Lessons Piano Lessons

Available

Available for beginner to advanced level. Contact Kevin Brennan Please contact 07843992664

796 42868 For more details.

Erin’s Own GAC

All sporting fixtures in Derry are postponed Writing Class

over the weekend as a mark of respect, We are hoping to start a writing class in the club. It will include all sorts of fun and creative writing following the sudden death of Martin styles. If you are interested please contact the Mulholland. club on 796 43202

U16 Football Championship

Lavey v Claudy

Thursday 18th August

Time and Venue to be decided

County Minor B Championship Lavey v Dungiven (Replay) Monday 15th at 7pm in Lavey

Handyman

Church Webcams House of Flowers

www.mcnmedia.tv Weddings, Funerals, Corporate Events Special Events Click on St Mary’s Church, Lavey Contact Maria (Weekend Masses live on the internet) 12 Rainey Street Magherafelt T: 79633630, E: [email protected]

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

House of Flowers

Weddings, Funerals, Corporate Events Special Events

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

st 21 August 2011

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time

In today’s Eucharist we rejoice that the Lord chose Peter in spite of his human failings. We are also challenged to answer for ourselves the question Jesus poses to the disciples:

‘Who do you say that I am?’ Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am

Tuesday – 9am

Wednesday - 7pm Monday –The Queenship of Our Blessed Mother (Month’s Mind for Harold Johnstone) Wednesday – St Bartholomew Thursday – 9am Saturday – St Monica Friday – 9am Saturday 7pm Vigil – 1st Anniversary for Jack Spiers

Turf Sale

Thanks to all those who helped out, donated and bought turf at the turf sale. A total of £470 was raised for Fr. Magill’s Missions. Anyone who still requires turf can contact Neil on 07784561878

Sacred Heart Messenger September issue is now available in the Sacristy

The recent collection for Somalia amounted to £5,500. Many thanks for your generosity to this cause and thank you to all who helped with this collection. S.V.P. has given a generous donation toward this collection, once again Thank You!

St Vincent de Paul Help available for School Uniforms, School Bags, Books Etc. Telephone: 07523545043. In Strictest Confidence

Children of the Missions If you have any spare change you can kindly donate it to the Children of the Missions box in the Chapel Porch or at Lavey Club Reception. If you want to make your own personal donation you can contact Geraldine Mc Gill of 3 Meadows Villas, Gulladuff

Last Weekend’s Collection

14th August

Envelopes - £950 .00

Baskets - £610.00

East African Appeal - £5,500

Singing Lessons Piano Lessons Available

Available for beginner to advanced level.

Contact Kevin Brennan Please contact 07843992664 796 42868

For more details.

Erin’s Own GAC U16 Championship Semi Final U16 Football Championship Final Lavey v Castledawson Lavey v Swatagh st Sunday 21 August Thursday 25th August In Lavey at 5pm Venue to be decided.

Reserve Camogie Final

Lavey v Ballinascreen th Sunday 28 August Club Lavey

Presents Senior Camogie Semi Final ‘FIGHT NIGHT’ Lavey v Swatagh Saturday 8th October in the Sports Hall. Sunday 28th August Tickets go on sale soon so make sure to keep In Slaughtneil at 2pm your eyes and ears out for them.

This one off night is not to be missed!!! U6,8 & 10 Blitz st As the local gladiators of the Parish and stars In Newbridge on Sunday 21 August. Bus leaving at 10.15am. from outside Lavey go Head to Head!!!

Handyman

Are you out of work and looking to get back into employment within you local community? Erins Own Lavey GAC require a Handyman!!! To be eligible to apply you must have been unemployed for 30 months or more and in receipt of benefits. This post is in association with the Step Ahead Programme. Hours:30 per week. Salary: £5.93 per hour If you are interested in applying please contact you local Job Centre immediatly and speak to a Step Ahead Advisor, quoting Job Ref number: 968050

Gig ‘n the Bann Granaghan Women’s Group 5k Fun run/walk Our new Zumba Course st Thursday 1 September at 7pm. Registration will Beginning 13th September from 8.30 – 9.30pm take place on the night from 6pm to 6.45pm in For 7 sessions. Cost £30.

Community Centre. Phone Deirdre on 79643476

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

House of Flowers

Weddings, Funerals, Corporate Events Special Events

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 28 August 2011

22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

We have come here to be nourished from your incredible abundance, from which you rained down manna on our ancestors in the desert. During these days open our ears so that we may be nourished with your Word. Open our hearts so that we may be fed with the Body

of Christ, the Bread of life, and send us out to be the Body of Christ in the world.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week

Monday – 9am

Friday – 9am Monday – Beheading of John the Baptist Saturday 7pm Vigil – 1st Anniversary for Michael Convery Saturday – Pope St George the Great

Lough Derg Day Trip

Sunday 4th September. Bus leaves Ardboe/ Toome. Fare £35 must be paid on booking.

Contact Una 79680219 or 79680798

Sacred Heart Messenger September issue is now available in the Sacristy

Pope’s intentions for September General Intention: That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity, and love for the truth. Missionary Intention: Help for the Poorest Churches. That Christian communities may have a growing willingness to send missionaries, priests, and lay people, along with concrete resources, to the poorest Churches. St Vincent de Paul Help available for School Uniforms, School Bags, Books Etc. Telephone: 07523545043. In Strictest Confidence St. Brigid’s Primary School The School will re-open on Thursday 1st September for all pupils.

Last Weekend’s Collection 21st August Envelopes - £1180 .00 Baskets - £751.00

St Mary’s College, Clady

Mayogall Hall Students will return to school as follows:

Dance Thursday 1st September – 9am – 12 noon Years nd Friday 2 September 8 and Lower 6th

Music by Liam Mc Laughlin Friday 2nd September – Years 9,10,11,12 and

Dancing 9 – 12 upper 6th – Full Day

th Monday 5 September – Whole School

Erin’s Own GAC Reserve Camogie Final Underage Camogie

Lavey v Ballinascreen U14 Championship Final on Friday 2nd

th Sunday 28 August September U16 Championship on Friday 9th Senior Camogie Semi Final September

Lavey v Swatagh

th Sunday 28 August Congratulations to our u16 Footballers In Slaughtneil at 2pm who won the Championship on Thursday night on the score line of:

Minor Football Semi Final Lavey 1-15

Lavey v Desertmartin Swatagh 0-07 th Monday 29 Augut In Desertmartin at 7pm Lavey Termoneeny Centre is open Monday

29th August and all classes are running as

normal Carn Walkers Lavey Early Group Tuesday 30th August We will re-open on Thursday 1st September Garvagh Forest & Friday 2nd Spetemberfor our New Term, Meeting at An Carn Resource Centre at in accordance with the Staggered intake 10am dates. The staff will be available on Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st August Wednesday 31st August from 9am – 2pm for any parents wishing to Lower Carn Walk obtain a uniform. Meeting at An Carn at 6.45pm or at first

Gig’carpark n the Bannat 7pm Granaghan Women’s Group 5k Fun run/walk Our new Zumba Course st Thursday 1 September at 7pm. Registration will Beginning 13th September from 8.30 – 9.30pm take place on the night from 6pm to 6.45pm in For 7 sessions. Cost £30.

Community Centre. Phone Deirdre on 79643476

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 4 September 2011

23rdSunday of Ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel we hear the comforting words of Jesus that he is with us: ‘Where two or three gather in my name, I shall be there with them’.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Monday – St Mac Nissi Wednesday - 7pm st Thursday – The Birthday of our Blessed Mother (1 Anniversary for Brendan Mc Erlean) Friday – St Ciaran Thursday – 9am

Friday – 9am Saturday 7pm Vigil – st (1 Anniversary for Paddy Shivers)

New Roman Missal

Next Sunday marks a significant step in the journey towards full use of the new edition of the Roman Missal on the First Sunday of Advent. This missalette, next Sunday, will include the new translations of the following texts: the people’s response to the greeting by the priest, “I confess,” the Gloria, the Apostles’ Creed and the acclamations for the Eucharistic Prayer as well as the text for the invitation to Communion.

Sick of the Parish will be attended this Monday 5th September.

National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage

Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Knock on Sunday, 11th September. Chief Celebrant: Archbishop Michael Neary (Archbishop of Tuam and Patron of the Catholic Grandparents’ Association). 2.00pm - Anointing of the Sick. 3.00pm - Pilgrimage Mass followed by the Rosary. Guest Singers: Dana, Fr Liam Lawton, Ann Marie Gibbons and Daniel Furlong.

September Messenger now in Sacristy.

Coffee Afternoon Smith School of Irish Dancing

Weekly dancing classes recommence in Gulladuff Cultural At Mullagh Court, Maghera Centre on Monday 5th September at 6.30pm th 15 September from 2pm – 4pm

Everyone Welcome Children of all ages welcome.

Shotokan Karate Club Erin’s Own GAC

CLUB LAVEY Classes every Thursday in Gulladuff Hall from Presents 7pm to 9pm. Adults welcome. Call

07754239220 for full details or check us out on Facebook at Mid Ulster Shotokan karate club ‘FIGHT NIGHT’

Saturday 8th October in the Sport Hall

Tickets go on sale soon, so make sure to keep Piano Lessons your ear to the ground!!

Available for beginner to advanced level.

This one off night is not to be missed as the local gladiators of the Parish pit themselves Contact Kevin Brennan against each other and some stars from outside 796 42868

the Parish!!

Lavey Parent & Toddler Group Weight Watchers for Men & Women Opening morning Tueday 13th eptember 9.30am – 11.30am Portglenone Parish Centre £1 per session Wednesday 6.30pm Lave Termoneeny Centre Come along for light refreshments, chat and Community Centre Thursday 10am children’s activities. Everyone welcome, we look forward to meeting Equiries contact Julie 02825822652 you!

Granaghan & District Women’s Group Booking continuing for the first 2 (or all 5) sessions of our ‘Building the Pharmacy Project’. th Week 1 - Weight Loss Workshop Thursday 15 September at 7.15pm nd Week 2 - Healthy Cooking Demo Thursday 22 September at 7.15pm £3.50 per session or £15 for all 5 sessions Phone Gabrielle on 0784876494 or Deidre on 7964 3476

Parish Email: [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 11 September 2011

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time

‘The Lord is compassion and love, slow to anger and rich in mercy.’ In today’s Mass we celebrate the Lord of forgiveness and love and we are challenged to show the same compassion to our neighbours.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week

Monday – 9am Tuesday - St. John Chrysostom Tuesday – 9am Wednesday – The Triumph of the Cross Wednesday - 7pm Thursday – Our Lady of Sorrows Thursday – 9am Friday – St Cornelius & St Cyprian Friday – 9am

Loug Derg Upcoming Events

One Day Retreats: 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th September - Cost 30 Euros per person includes Boat fare, tea/coffee on arrival & light lunch

A Quiet Reflection The New Missal Be silent, Be still, Alone, Empty, Before your God This weekend Sept 10/11 we will begin using the new Say Nothing, Be silent, Be still, responses to the different prayers in the Mass. Let your God look upon you These are the new prayers that are in the new Roman Missal That is all to be fully implemented by the First Sunday of Advent. God knows, God understands

God loves you with an enormous love . And only wants to look upon you It will be a time of change and adjustment for all of us. We With that love will need to be patient as we adjust from prayers that we are Quiet, Still be very familiar with to some newer prayers that are adjusted Let your God love You slightly (Edwina Gatley: Portraits of a laywoman)

Last Weekend’s Collection th 28th August 4 September Envelopes - £1230 .00 Envelopes - £1435 .00 Baskets - £705.00 Baskets - £805.00

Cosy Corner Bar, Gulladuff Shotokan Karate Club

Pat Mc Manus Classes every Thursday in Gulladuff Hall from 7pm to 9pm. Adults welcome. Call 07754239220 for full Saturday 17th September details or check us out on Facebook at Mid Ulster Shotokan karate club

Erin’s Own GAC Termoneeny Music Classes CLUB LAVEY Presents Registration for all classes will be held on Wednesday 14th September at 7pm in

‘FIGHT NIGHT’ Clubrooms.

New Members Welcome!

Saturday 8th October in the Sport Hall

Tickets go on sale soon, so make sure to keep your Guitar ear to the ground!! Tin Whistle

Bódhran Minor Hurling Championship

Lavey v Dungiven Fiddle

In Lavey Sunday 11th September at 2pm Flute

Senior Hurling Final 10 week lessons will cost £35. Lavey v Dungiven Concessions for families. Sunday 1st October st Celtic Park, Time to be arranged Lessons start Wednesday 21 September at 7pm.

Lavey Parent & Toddler Group Mac Millan Cancer Coffee Morning

Opening morning Tueday 13th September 9.30am – 11.30am Teady Mc Erlean Ltd, Vivo Shop,Clady are £1 per session holding there annual Cancer Coffee Morning Lave Termoneeny Centre on Friday 30th September between 10am- 12.30pm. Coffee Morning We Welcome our customers and friends to Bellaghy Chemist this Coffee Morning. Thursday 15th September; 9.30am-12.30pm Last Year’s total amounted to £1,220 In aid of N.Ireland Hospice Everyone Welcome

Lough Shore Singing Club Termoneeny Community Group

Singing Session in Islandhill AOH Hall, situated between Toomebridge and Ballyronan on Friday 16th Committee Meeting September at 9pm. Admission Free. Tuesday 13th September at 8.15pm in Clubrooms Come along for a good nights craic !

Parish Email: [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 18 September 2011

25thSunday of Ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel we hear a parable which at first hearing seems to be confusing, but which on closer inspection shows the overwhelming scale of God’s Love. We learn that the

ways of God are not ours and are encouraged to seek the Lord while he may be

found and to call to him while he is near. Weekday Masses Feasts this Week

Monday – 9am

Tuesday – 9am Wednesday – St Matthew Wednesday - 7pm Friday – St Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Sacred Heart Messenger October’s issue is now available in the Sacristy

Church Gate Collection Our annual collection for Fr. Magill’s Mission will take place on the weekend of the 1st/2nd October

Called to the Contemplative Life? The Cistercian Community, in Portglenone, will guide a weekend of vocation discernment for men who may feel they have a vocation to the contemplative monastic life. 4th – 6th Nov. Tel. 25821211 or contact the Vocations Director at [email protected]

Church Webcams

www.mcnmedia.tv Click on St Mary’s Church, Lavey (Weekend Masses live on the internet)

Cosy Corner Bar, Gulladuff Shotokan Karate Club

Erin’s Own GAC Termoneeny Music Classes CLUB LAVEY Presents Lessons start Wednesday 21st September at ‘FIGHT NIGHT’ 7pm in Lavey Club Saturday 8th October in the Sport Hall

Tickets go on sale Tuesday 20th September, so Lady of the Lough make sure to contact reception. The weigh in will

take place on Sunday 2nd October at 9pm

As many of you may not know Geraldine Boyle is

Senior Hurling Final running for Lady of the Lough, in aid of Charis

Lavey v Dungiven Cancer Care this is a very worthy cause. She has organised the following events:- Sunday 1st October

Celtic Park, Time to be arranged A moonlight sponsored walk on Friday 14th October, for all those interested in taking part

Congratulations to the U8 Footballers on winning the please contact Geraldine on 07912786876 prestigious Carryduff Tournament. The Derry lads came through their group to qualify for the final of the ‘Cup’ Table quiz on Friday 30th September at 9.30pm (A competition) where they met Bredagh. in Boyle's Bar Mayogall. Congratulations to Managers, Players and Parents!

Lavey Parent & Toddler Group Mac Millan Cancer Coffee Morning ‘ A Rock Star Party ‘ At Lavey Termoneeny Centre Teady Mc Erlean Ltd, Vivo Shop,Clady are Saturday 24th September from 1.30 – 3.30pm holding there annual Cancer Coffee Morning on Friday 30th September Disco and entertainment between 10am- 12.30pm. Face Painting £1; Balloon Making £1 We Welcome our customers and friends to Nail Art £1; Tattoos £1; Chocolate Fountain £1 this Coffee Morning. Special Guest also attending ! Last Year’s total amounted to £1,220 Hope you can come and have a rocking time!

Granaghan & District Women’s Group

Booking continuing for the first 2 (or all 5) sessions of our ‘Building the Pharmacy Project’. Week 2 - Healthy Cooking Demo Thursday 22nd September at 7.15pm £3.50 per session or £15 for all 5 sessions Phone Gabrielle on 0784876494 or Deidre on 7964 3476

Parish Email: [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043

Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 25 September 2011

26thSunday of Ordinary Time

As we come together as a community of God’s people around of the Lord to celebrate the Eucharist, we acknowledge the importance of obedience to God in both word and deed.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – St Vincent de Paul Tuesday – 9am Thursday – St Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Wednesday – 9.30am & 7pm Archangels Thursday – 9am Friday – St Jerome Friday – 9am Saturday – St Thérésa of the child Jesus Saturday – 7pm – Month’s Mind for Mary Mc Cloy

Any pupils from the Parish, who are currently doing the Pope John Paul II Awards, please come to a meeting in the Chapel this

Wednesday 28th September at 8pm to discuss Parish involvement. Church Gate Collection Our annual collection for Fr. Magill’s Mission will take place on the weekend of the 1st/2nd October. (There will be no St Vincent de Paul Collection)

Loose Change Appeal Memorial Cards of the late Fr Packie Mc Laughlin ‘Help Us Dry the Tears’ will be available next weekend. Anyone wishing a £300 - HUDT Foundation (Dublin) August 2011 £100 – (St Teresa Foundation) Fr Liam Hayes card please call into the sacristy after Mass for collection. September 2011

Mass for start of a New Year The pupils and staff of St. Brigid’s P.S. will celebrate Mass on Wednesday morning at 9.30am in the church. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Last Weekend’s Collection 11th September 18th September Envelopes - £1140 .00 Envelopes - £1170 .00 Baskets - £790.00 Baskets - £615.00

St. Brigid’s PTA Somalia Famine Appeal Wednesday 28th September at 7pm Pat’s Bar, Portglenone In School Assembly Hall. On Friday 7th October Music by Rodney Beggs All Parents welcome! Admission £5

Erin’s Own GAC Scór no Óg Anyone interested in helping with or CLUB LAVEY participating in Scór na Óg this year, please Presents come to the GAA Termoneeny Centre

‘FIGHT NIGHT’ Sunday 25th September (today) after

Saturday 8th October in the Sport Hall 11o’clock Mass for a meeting.

Tickets on sale now in Lavey Club. The weigh in

will take place on Sunday 2nd October at 9pm Mac Millan Cancer Coffee Morning

Senior Hurling Final Teady Mc Erlean Ltd, Vivo Shop,Clady are holding there th Lavey v Dungiven annual Cancer Coffee Morning on Friday 30 September

Sunday 1st October between 10am- 12.30pm. We Welcome our customers and friends to this Coffee Celtic Park, Time to be arranged Morning.

Last Year’s total amounted to £1,220 U-13 A Football Championship Semi-Final

Lavey v Kilrea Boyle’s Bar Mayogall Tuesday 27th September at 8pm Table quiz

In Owenbeg Friday 30th September at 9.30pm In aid of Charis Cancer Care

Eucharistic Congress Could you make a differene to a child’s life? There are 100 beds available in the Bewleys Are you single, married, retired? Hotel Leopardstown for the full week of the

th th Congress (10 – 17 June 2012) If so the Northern Trust is currently offering exciting Bed and Breakfast is 55 Euros per person opportunties for fee paid Foster Carers. sharing per night, packed lunch 10 Euros extra. We also urgently require Foster Carers for children Transport from hotel to RDS and back each with disability. day will be free. If you would like more To find out more about Foresting you can email [email protected] or telephone information please contact Una on 03001231155 07743575969 / 02879659199

Viatores Christi Missions

We have decided to hold an information session next month in Maghera for people who may be

interested in becoming a lay missionary. Our information session will be held on Sunday 9th October at 6pm in Maghera Pastoral Centre.

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

nd 2 October 2011

27thSunday of Ordinary Time

Today, on Day for Life, we reflect on what it means to live a happy and full life. We ask for the grace to be set free by the liberating power of faith and to

recognise the Spirit at work in our lives.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am

Tuesday – 9am Tuesday – St Francis of Assisi

Wednesday – 7pm Friday - Our Lady of the Rosary Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Glasses Found Pair of lady’s glasses was found in the church after 11 o’clock Mass last weekend. Please

call into sacristy to collect. Pope John Paul II Award Students All students are asked to attend a meeting in church at 7.30pm on Wednesday 5th October.

Sick of the Parish Fr Packie’s Memorial Cards Memorial Cards of the late Fr Packie Mc Laughlin are available this The sick will be attended on weekend. Anyone wishing a card please call into rd Monday 3 October. the sacristy after Mass for collection.

Fr. Liam Hayes has asked me to thank you for the tremendous sum of £1,160 raised recently for his work in Northern Argentina. It will go a long way to help those who are suffering.

Last Weekend’s Collection 25th September Envelopes - £1245 .00 Baskets - £645.00

Mayogall Hall Somalia Famine Appeal Friday 7th October Pat’s Bar, Portglenone Music by The Sam Duo th 9pm – 12 On Friday 7 October Dancing Class start Monday 3rd October from 8.30pm – 10.30pm Music by Rodney Beggs

(Modern and Old Tyme Dancing) Admission £5

Erin’s Own GAC CLUB LAVEY Zumba Classes Presents Every Thursday 7-8pm ‘FIGHT NIGHT’ Saturday 8th October in the Sport Hall. Doors Weigh in for Fight Night open at 6.30pmTickets £20 and are selling out fast The Weigh in for the Fight night will take nd so get them quickly. place on Sunday 2 October in Lavey GAC

Special guest European Light Welterweight at 7pm.

Boxing Champion Paul ‘Dudey’ Mc Closkey. Entertainment to follow

Help Required To put down floor and arrange seating on Thursday 6th October at 6pm at the Club. (For a couple of hours.) Be a Part of it!!!

Eucharistic Congress Could you make a differene to a child’s life? There are 100 beds available in the Bewleys Are you single, married, retired? Hotel Leopardstown for the full week of the

Mullagh Court Hospice Afternoon A big thank you to everyone it was a very enjoyable afternoon, for all who attended and I also wish to thank all those who gave or sent a donation. We raised £525.

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 9 October 2011

28thSunday of Ordinary Time

At today’s Mass we celebrate that all are called to enter the wedding

feast of the Lord and we pray that we may be found worthy of attendance.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am

No Mass Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Saturday – St Teresa of Jesus

Friday – 9am st Saturday 7pm Vigil – 1 Anniversary for Brigid Mc Erlean

Annual Derry Diocesan Pioneer Mass Bishop Seamus Hegarty will celebrate Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Desertmartin at 3pm on Sunday, 9th October 2011. Refreshments will be served afterwards in St. Mary’s Parish Hall.

The Irish Catholic Newspaper A special feature on the parishes of the Derry diocese will be published in next weekend’s newspaper. Legion of Mary 90th Anniversary Mass Mass for Deceased Young People

Bishop Hegarty will celebrate Mass on Friday 14th A Mass will be celebrated for all the deceased October at 7.30pm in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. young people of the diocese in St. Eugene’s Anyone who wishes to attend can contact Margaret Cathedral, Derry on Sunday 6th November at Harte on 02871883159. 3.00pm. All are welcome. Pope’s intentions for October

General intention is: "That the terminally ill may be supported by their faith in God and the love of their brothers and sisters.”

Missionary intention is: “That the celebration of World Mission Day may foster in the People of God a passion for evangelization with the willingness to support the missions with prayer and economic aid for the poorest churches.”

Last Weekend’s Collection

2nd October Envelopes - £1300 .00 Baskets - £743.00

Bannvalley Community Group Mayogall Hall

Fundraising Concert Dancing Class every Monday In the Wild Duck, Portglenone from Friday 21st October at 7.30pm 8.30pm – 10.30pm Admission £8

(Modern and Old Tyme Dancing)

Erin’s Own GAC Cosy Corner Bar Help Required ‘Cosy Okey’ Karaoke night Sunday 9th October at 12 noon Saturday 15th October Help to remove seats/floor to prepare the Sports Hall for use for Proceeds in aid of the incoming week. Chest, Heart and Stoke/ Marie Curie Cancer Care

Home-Made Lunches

12-1.30pm every Thursday. Annual Flu Vaccination

£2.50 and take home is available. Maghera Health Centre

Commencing on Monday 10th October.

If you are over 65 or fall into one of the Blood Drive high risk categories. Please contact the Monday 10th October Medical Centre to make an appointment on 4pm – 8pm (028) 79642579

Lavey Early Years Group Moonlight Walk

th A.M.G. Meeting Friday 14 October

Monday 10th October Meeting at 9.30pm at Boyle’s Bar Mayogall. In Playgroup

At 8pm Walk will commence at 10pm

All parents and parishoners interested are All Proceeds in aid of Charis Cancer Care. welcome to come along to this meeting.

Support for 15-19 year olds living with family Addiction

Living with a family member who is alcohol or drug dependant is not easy and it is hard for friends to

th understand what you are going through. Take some time for yourself on Saturday 15 October. The YARD Project, Derry. Please call to reserve a place on (028)269113

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 16 October 2011

29thSunday of Ordinary Time

Mission Sunday comes only once a year. On this special day we are given the opportunity to express our unity with and support to Christian communities everywhere. Support is needed by prayer as well as rd financially. On Mission Sunday, 23 October 2011 please pray for the universal missions of the Church and give as generously as you can to the Mission Sunday Collection. Every pence of the money donated to this collection goes into a universal fund and is distributed to the missions most in need.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am

Tuesday – 9am Monday – St Ignatius of Antioch

Wednesday – 7pm Tuesday – St Luke Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

November Deceased List November sheets are now available in the Porch. When completed please leave in box at Altar rails.

The Irish Catholic Newspaper A special feature on the parishes of the Derry diocese will be published in this weekend’s newspaper. (£1 per paper)

Hike to Croagh Patrick Mass for Deceased Young People

This trip will be on Sunday 23rd October 2011 for A Mass will be celebrated for all the deceased those aged 16-35 and it will cost £20. If interested young people of the diocese in St. Eugene’s contact Catechetical Centre on 028 71264087 Cathedral, Derry on Sunday 6th November at 3.00pm. All are welcome. Fr Neil Magill’s Collection

The organisers of the recent Church gate collection would like to thank everyone for their generosity. The amount raised was £5,715. This included £96.33 from Harry Joe Diamonds Shop. Loose Change Appeal £100 – Fr. Magill’s Mission

Church Webcams www.mcnmedia.tv Click on St. Mary’s Church, Lavey Bannvalley Community Group Mayogall Hall

Fundraising Concert Dancing Class every Monday In the Wild Duck, Portglenone from Friday 21st October at 7.30pm 8.30pm – 10.30pm Admission £8

(Modern and Old Tyme Dancing

Erin’s Own GAC Cosy Corner Bar Minor Hurling Championship Final Lavey v Slaughtneil Mark Black and the Trips Sunday 16th October at 12 noon In Swatagh Saturday 22nd October

Underage Halloween Disco th Saturday 29 October in Lavey GAC

From 4pm – 6pm

Admission £2 each Lady of the Lough

Fight night DVDs Geraldine Boyle would like to thank Lavey On sale now at the Club Reception for £5 each Club and all who donated so generously to

Charis Cancer Care last Saturday night at Zumba classes every Thursday 7-8pm the Boxing Night.

The amount raised was £1,135. Spinning Classes for beginner starts this

Tuesday 8pm – 8.45pm

Shauna Shivers Memorial Cup St Brigid’s Primary School P.T.A

U-14 (7 a-side) The P.T.A. are holding a Fashion Show nd Saturday 22 October in Lavey Club.

10am Friday 11th Novemeber. Doors open 7.30pm, show starts at Lavey Club 8pm. Tickets on sale next week for £10.

Proposed social housing in Gulladuff

Triangle Housing Association has been appointed to provide Phase 1 of the scheme. They have provided a site

layout as part of the Planning Consultation Process. The development will be accessed from Meadow Villas and

a landscaped amenity area will be provided for existing residents as shown in the plans in the Church Porch.

Anyone interested in these homes, which are hoped will be ready by December 2012 should contact the housing

Executive to register their Housing needs.

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

rd 23 October 2011

Mission Sunday

Today is Mission Sunday and we unite on this special day with all churches worldwide. “Together in faith”, to celebrate our faith and the spreading of God’s love to far distant missionary lands. Lets us individually and as communities assist the missions by prayer and financial help so that they may continue their tremendous work of bringing people to Jesus. Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Friday – Ss Simon & Jude Wednesday – 7pm

Thursday – 9am

Friday – 9am st Saturday 7pm Vigil - 1 Anniversary of Paddy Kelly November Deceased List November sheets are now available in the Porch. When completed please leave in box at the Altar.

The Irish Catholic Newspaper A special feature on the parishes of the Derry diocese will be published in this weekend’s newspaper.

Sacred Heart Meessenger Mass for Deceased Young People November issue now in Sacristy. St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry on Sunday th 2012 subscription £12.60 for the year. 6 November at 3.00pm. (Please leave your name in the Sacristy) All are welcome.

Pope John Paul II Award Meeting for all students involved in this award are ask to attend a meeting after 7pm Mass this Wednesday 26th October. Mass for Deceased Teachers The Mass for the deceased teachers of the diocese this year will be celebrated in St. Columba's Church, Long Tower, Derry on Wednesday 16 November at 7.30pm. Last Weekend’s Collection

9th October 16th October Envelopes - £1040 .00 Envelopes - £1565 .00 Baskets - £716.00 Baskets - £625.00

Lift Wanted Mac Millan Coffee Morning

The staff of Teady Mc Erlean Ltd would like to thank From Gulladuff to Belfast all who donated and gave so generously to the Monday to Friday th Flexible hours coffee morning on Friday 30 September. Contact : 07783126542 The total raised was £1,145.

Erin’s Own GAC Senior Football League Match Free ‘ Challenging Pain’ Workshop Lavey v Glen In Lavey on Sunday 23rd October at 3.30pm Being run by Arthritus Care N.I.

Underage Halloween Disco Saturday 29th October in Lavey GAC Lavey/Termoneeny Community Centre From 4pm – 6pm Tuesday 15th & Tuesday 22nd November

Admission £2 each From 2pm-5pm

Fight night DVDs On sale now at the Club Reception for £5 each. This workshop includes managing stress, relaxation exercises and on how to deal

 Zumba classes every Thursday 7-8pm with your pain.  Spinning Classes for beginner starts Tuesday

8pm – 8.45pm  Home-Made Lunches Contact (028) 90782940 to book your place 12-1.30pm every Thursday. or Helen for more information on (028) £2.50 and take home is available. 796423202

Boyle’s Bar Mayogall St Brigid’s Primary School P.T.A

Eel Supper & Hallowe’en Fancy Dress The P.T.A. are holding a Fashion Show Saturday 29th October in Lavey Club.

Strarting at 9pm Friday 11th Novemeber. Doors open 7.30pm, show starts at 8pm. Proceeds in aid of Charis Cancer Care Tickets £10

Cosy Corner Bar, Gulladuff Church Webcams

www.mcnmedia.tv Mark Black and the Tripp

Click on St. Mary’s Church, Lavey nd Saturday 22 October

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 30 October 2011

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time

As we gather around the table of the Lord to meet him in word and sacrament. Let us honour God in humility, sincerity and truth.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week

Monday – 9am

Tuesday – 9am & 7pm Tuesday - All Saints (Holyday of Obligation) Wednesday – 9am & 7pm Wednesday - All Souls (We will remember all the deceased members of our Parish Thursday – St Malachy and all names on the November lists during this Mass) Friday – St Charles Borromeo Anniversary Mass of Philip Flanagan

Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

The Irish Catholic Newspaper A special feature on our Parish of Lavey is published in this weekend’s newspaper. (£1 per paper)

Volunteers Needed Important Dates For the 50th International Eucharistic th Congress. Confirmation -Sunday 11 March 11am 10th June to 17th June. (Bishop Lagan) First Holy Communion –Sunday 27th May 11am If interested please contact IEC 2012 Office on (01) 2349900

Last Weekend’s Collection

23rd October Mission Sunday Collection Envelopes - £1130 .00 £1035.00 Baskets - £621.00

Lift Wanted Cosy Corner Gulladuff

Alan Mc Kelvey Rhythm and Blues Band From Gulladuff to Belfast

Monday to Friday th Flexible hours Saturday 5 November Contact : 07783126542

Erin’s Own GAC Fr. Magill’s Missions Congratulations to Clodagh Mc Peake has been This year, on behalf of Fr Magill and the poor selected to play for Ireland in the in Burma, we are going to be offering an

Shinty/Camogie international match. alternative Christmas present for the people

to buy for friends and family. This will be in Ireland v Scotland the form of gift cards ranging in value from At Inverness Saturday 29th October. £10 - £50. This gift donation will fund specific programmes of Food, Medicine and Free ‘Challenging Pain’ Workshop Education which will give an opportunity to

Being run by Arthritis Care N.I. change a child’s life. These will be available for purchase at various Lavey/Termoneeny Community Centre th nd points throughout the Parish in late Tuesday 15 & Tuesday 22 November November to early December. From 2pm-5pm Anyone interested in assisting with this Contact (028) 90782940 to book your place project is invited to attend a meeting in or Helen for more information on Lavey/Termoneeny Centre at 7pm this Friday. (028) 796423202

St. Brigid’s Primary School P.T.A. Fashion Show School Closed Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and Monday 31st October sponsors we now have a very wide selection of & Tuesday 1st November. prizes on offer for an exciting night! Reopens on Wednesday 2nd November. Tickets on sale from School office or any PTA member priced £10. Meeting for P6 & P7 parents with Fashion Show 11th November at 8pm (Sharp) Mrs Anne Scott principal of St Patrick’s Doors open at 7.30pm College on Wednesday 2nd November. Time changed to 7.30pm

Night at the Races Lavey/ Termoneeny Community Centre Church Webcams th Saturday 26 November Doors open at 8pm www.mcnmedia.tv First race 9pm Sharp Admission Voluntary Click on St. Mary’s Church, Lavey In aid of Breast Cancer Care Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 6 November 2011

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Sunday

Wisdom tells us that it is always a good idea to plan ahead and be prepared for every eventuality. Today’s Gospel exhorts us to stay awake, to be ready for the coming of the Lord. This advice retains a relevance for us gathered here today and invites us to reflect on our lives and our relationships – both with our neighbours an d with God. Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Wednesday – Dedication of St John Lateran Wednesday – 7pm Thursday – St Leo the Great Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

The sick of the Parish will be attended this Monday 7th November.

The Latin Mass Mass in the Form of the Latin Rite will be celebrated today Sunday at 2pm in St Columba’s Church, Long Tower, Derry. It will take place on the First Sunday of every month. Today’s celebrant is Bishop Hegarty.

Fr. Magill’s Missions This year, on behalf of Fr Magill and the poor in Burma, we are going to be offering an alternative Christmas present for the people to buy for friends and family. This will be in the form of gift cards ranging in value from £10 - £50. This gift donation will fund specific programmes of Food, Medicine and Education which will give an opportunity to change a child’s life. These will be available for purchase at various points throughout the Parish in late November. Lavey Choir There will be a Choir Practice next Sunday after second Mass in the Church. Anyone interested in joining our choir age 14 and upward is welcome to attend.

Sacred Heart Messenger Mass to mark the introduction of the new Missal 2012 subscription £12.60 for the year. Bishop Hegarty will celebrate Mass on Tuesday 22nd (Please leave your name in the Sacristy) November at 7.30pm in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. All Closing date Sunday 27th November involved in Church life Sacristans, Ministers of the Word, Eucharistic Ministers, Choirs and flower arrangers are welcome to attend.

Last Weekend’s Collection

30th October Envelopes - £1200 .00 Baskets - £872.00

Lift Wanted Lavey Early Years

Committee Meeting From Gulladuff to Belfast th Monday to Friday Monday 7 November Flexible hours At 8pm Contact : 07783126542 In playgroup

Erin’s Own GAC St Brigid’s Primary School U21 Football Championship P.T.A Lavey v Loup Wednesday 9th November The P.T.A. are holding a Lavey at 8pm

Fashion Show

Meeting for Winter Training in Lavey Club. There will be a meeting this Monday evening at 8pm in the club for all u-16 and minor footballers and

hurlers regarding winter training. Friday 11th Novemeber.

Doors open 7.30pm, show U-14 Football Training starts at 8pm. U-14 football training will take place on Friday from 4.30pm – 6pm Tickets £10

Lavey Early Years Night at the Races

Lavey/ Termoneeny Community Clothes Collection Centre

th Saturday 3rd December Saturday 26 November at 12 noon Doors open at 8pm First race 9pm Sharp All filled bags can be left in during this week in Playgroup from 9am-3pm Admission Voluntary In aid of Breast Cancer Care Thank you all for your support!!!

Children of Crossfire Millennium Forum, Derry

We are looking for volunteers of all ages and ANNIE abilities to help with the distribution of the

Advent calendar boxes. If you are interested in Tuesday 15th – Saturday 19th November 2011 getting involved, please ring Mark on Tickets: £14.50 - £24.50 (028) 71269898 Box office: (028) 71264455

mark.mcmahan@childrenincrossfire,org Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 13 November 2011

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel we hear the parable of the talents. We are challenged to make full use of the talents at our disposal and to strive for the reward of a share in the master’s happiness.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am

Wednesday – 7pm Wednesday – St Elizabeth of Hungary Thursday – 9am Friday – 9am

Important Dates Each Sunday during the Season of Advent a

Confirmation period of prayer in the presence of the th Sunday 11 March at 11am (Bishop Lagan) Blessed Sacrament will take place in the First Holy Communion chapel from 6pm concluding with Benediction th Sunday 27 May at 11am at 6.30pm. Sacred Heart Messenger Lavey Choir 2012 subscription £12.60 for the year. There will be a Choir Practice today after (Please leave your name in the Sacristy) second Mass in the Church. Anyone

th interested in joining our choir age 14 and Closing date Sunday 27 November upward is welcome to attend.

Pope’s Intentions for November The general intention That the Eastern Catholic Churches and their venerable traditions may be known and esteemed as a spiritual treasure for the whole Church. The missionary intention That the African continent may find strength in Christ to pursue justice and reconciliation as set forth by the second Synod of African Bishops.

Last Weekend’s Collection

30th October Envelopes - £1330 .00 Baskets - £615.00

Lift Wanted Scor na nÓg

There will be a rehearsal for all competitors this Sunday 13th November in the club at 8.30pm. From Gulladuff to Belfast Everyone is welcome! Monday to Friday Lavey will be competing in the first semi-final on Flexible hours Saturday 19th November at 7pm in St. Mary’s

Contact : 07783126542 Grammar School Magherafelt.

Erin’s Own GAC St Brigid’s P.T.A. Zumba Classes Every Thursday from 7-8pm The P.T.A. wish to thank everyone Lavey/Termoneeny Centre in the parish for helping to make

their Fashion Show such an Lunch-on Club Every Thursday 12-1.30pm outstanding success. The event was Lavey/ Termoneeny Centre sold out and an enjoyable night had All meals £2.50 by all. Early indications are that

£7,500 has been raised. Drama Classes Thanks to all our sponsors, shops Monday 14th November and behind the scenes staff. 7.15-8.15pm

8 years and upwards.

24-30 spaces available. Well Done Everyone!

Contact Oonagh on 07814045851

Night at the Races Fr. Magill’s Missions

This year, on behalf of Fr Magill and the poor Lavey/ Termoneeny Community Centre in Burma, we are going to be offering an Saturday 26th November alternative Christmas present for the people to Doors open at 8pm buy for friends and family. First race 9pm Sharp Admission Voluntary The gift cards range in value from £10 - £50. In aid of Breast Cancer Care th th On sale from 19 /20 November.

Lavey Early Years To Let Clothes Collection rd Saturday 3 December 3 bedroom bungalow with OFCH at 12 noon Approxiation 1 mile from Gulladuff All filled bags can be left in during the week in Telephone 07790004679 Playgroup from 9am-3pm

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 20 November 2011

Christ the King

Today we proclaim Christ as our King, the shepherd of the people who leads us to the kingdom of the Father

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Monday – The Presentation of the Blessed Tuesday – 9am Virgin Mary Wednesday – 7pm Tuesday – St Cecilia Thursday – 9am Wednesday – St Columban Friday – 9am Thursday – St Andrew Dung Lac Saturday 7pm vigil – Month’s Mind for Tommy Brennan Advent Devotions Starting next Sunday, a period of prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament will

take place in the chapel from those 6pmwho bring concluding forward the Off withertory Benediction at 6.30pm. Children of Crossfire

SPRED The collection for SPRED will be taken up after Children in Crossfire Advent Calendar Masses next weekend. Boxes will be distributed at the church doors SPRED is a voluntary organisation that works after Masses over this weekend. with Special Need in all local parishes. A Diocesan Sung Mass Tuesday 22nd November, Feast of St Cecilia, at 7.30pm, in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, to welcome the revised translation of the Roman Missal in the diocese. Everyone is warmly invited and, in particular, everyone directly involved in church ministries – Sacristans, Eucharistic Ministers, Ministers of the Word, Choirs, Flower Arrangers, Caretakers, to acknowledge their important contribution to the sacramental life of the Church in the Derry Diocese. At this Mass, Sacristans will be invited to bring forward the New Altar Missal of their church, on behalf of the parishioners, to have it blessed.

Derry Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes 1st to 6th July 2012. Cost £599.00. There are early payment schemes available in the Pastoral Centre, Maghera or Thornhill Centre Derry. For further details contact Thornhill Centre at 71351233

Last Weekend’s Collection 13th November Envelopes - £1130 .00 Baskets - £943.00 Sick and retired priests £513.00

To Let Karate Club

Well done to the small team of thirteen students from 3 bedroom bungalow with OFCH. the local karate club who took part in the National 1 mile from Gulladuff. Irish Karate Championships in Dublin recently. They Telephone 07790004679 showed Great Spirit and took home four gold, three silver and three bronze medals. Well done to all of them.

Erin’s Own GAC Night at the Races

Club Lavey Presents for 1 night only A brand new production of Shane Lavey/Termoneeny Community Centre Connaughton’s play ‘The Pitch’ th Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 30 Saturday 26th November November from Reception priced £10.

Tickets are on a first come first served basis as they are expected to sell out Doors open at 8pm

fast. First race 9pm Sharp St Stephen’s Night

‘Blackthorn’ Lavey Club Admission Voluntary

In aid of Breast Cancer Care Pay at the Door

Lavey Early Years Country Night Clothes Collection

Saturday 3rd December th at 12 noon Friday 25 November All filled bags can be left in during the week in Playgroup from The Elk Toomebridge 9am-3pm URGENT Any fathers or volunteers in the parish who could help re-felt Playing Robert Mizzell & The the outdoor sheds; replace concrete slabs for the Playgroup Country Kings please contact Mairead. All proceeds go to Charis Cancer The Playgroup would be grateful if anyone with large wicker baskets could donate to them. Care

Fr Magill Christmas Gift Cards Marathon in Dublin Phelim Mulholland would like to thank everyone who sponsored him for the Dublin On sale this weekend after weekend marathon. A total amount of £1035.00 was Masses raised for N.I. Children’s Hospice,

Newtonabbey. Well Done!!

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 27 November 2011

1st Sunday of Advent

Today we begin a new Church year. With the season of Advent, we enter into a season of waiting; waiting in joyful hope for the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Wednesday – St Andrew

Wednesday – 7pm Saturday - St Francis Xavier

Thursday – 9am

Friday – 9am nd Saturday 7pm Vigil – Shauna Shivers 2 Anniversary

Advent Devotions Today a period of Adoration will begin at 6pm concluding with Benediction at 6.30pm. To prepare us for the ‘coming of Christ.’

December Messenger is now available in the Sacristy. Lavey Choir The Choir is looking anyone who can play the organ for Saturday evening Mass. This position would be on a Part-Time basis. If anyone is interested please call in the Sacristy after Mass.

SPRED The collection for SPRED will be taken up after Masses this weekend. SPRED is a voluntary organisation that works with Special Need in all local parishes Christmas Cards On sale this weekend in Sacristy and Boyle’s Shop. (£2 per card).

Latin Mass St Columba’s Church, Long Tower, today Sunday at 2pm

Last Weekend’s Collection

20th November Envelopes - £1185 .00 Baskets - £880.00 Retired Priests - £225.00 Lavey Early Years St. Brigid’s Primary School Mayogall

Clothes Collection

rd The school will be closed for pupils on Saturday 3 December th at 12 noon Wednesday 30 November due to industrial All filled bags can be left in during the week in Action. Playgroup from 9am-3pm

Erin’s Own GAC Ladies Toning Class Club Lavey Saturday 3rd December Presents for 1 night only 10am – 10.45am A brand new production of Shane Connaughton’s play Yoga

Thursday 8th December 6pm – 6.45pm ‘The Pitch’ Saturday 17th December Club Underage Presentation and Disco Doors open at 7pm th Sunday 11 December for P1-P7 Play starts 8pm Sharp 1pm-3pm Sunday 18th December for U12, 14 and 16’s th 1pm -3pm Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 30 November from Reception priced £10. Camogie U16 and Minor Circuits Tickets are on a first come first served Thursday 4.30pm to 5.30pm basis as they are expected to sell out st Starts this Thursday 1 December fast.

Scor Na nÓg Night at the Races

Well done to everyone who took part in the Semi-Finals last Saturday night. Lavey/Termoneeny Community Centre Good Luck to the Ballad Group, Ceil Dancers, Novelty Act & Recitation who are through to Saturday 26th November the Derry Final on Sunday 27th November at Doors open at 8pm 4pm in Glenullin. We urge everyone to come along and show their support for these First race 9pm Sharp talaented young club members.

Mayogall Hall For all couples getting married in Dance will be held in Lavey/Termoneeny 2012, there will be an information Centre morning in January. nd Friday 2 December A date will be announced closer to Music by Bernard Henry the time. Dancing 9-12.00

Parish Email: [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 4 December2011

2nd Sunday of Advent

In today’s Mass we prepare to meet God who is coming to save us and to make all things new. We are invited to prepare a way for the Lord and to take him into our hearts.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Thursday - The Immaculate Conception Wednesday – 7pm (Vigil for Feast Day)

Thursday – 9am

Friday – 9am

Advent Devotions

Advent Devotions will begin at 6pm concluding with Benediction at 6.30pm today. Pro – life Annual Pioneer Mass will take place on th Candle Light Rosary Procession Wednesday 14 December at 7pm in the The Guildhall, Derry church. 11th December at 4.30pm Anyone interested in joining the pioneer For more information contact: council leave your name in the Sacristy (028) 9027 8484 The sick of the Parish will be attended next Monday 12th December

Christmas Cards On sale this weekend in Sacristy and Boyle’s Shop. (£2 per card).

Readers for the weekend of 10th & 11th December: 7pm – Michelle Mc Crystal & Emma Mc Crystal 9am – Aisling Farren & Aimee Mawhinney 11am – Mary & Joe Mc Gurk Last Weekend’s Collection 27th November Envelopes - £1450 .00 Baskets - £932.00

For all couples getting married in 2012, Loose Change Appeal there will be an information morning in £100 – Fr Magill’s Missions January. £100 – Niall Mellon Trust (South Africa) A date will be announced closer to the £100 – HUDT Foundation (Dublin)

time. Thank you for your continuous support!

Erin’s Own GAC Club Lavey Club Underage Presentation and Disco th Sunday 11 December for P1-P7 Presents for 1 night only 1pm-3pm Sunday 18th December for U12, 14 and 16’s A brand new production of Shane Connaughton’s play

Yoga th Thursday 8 December ‘The Pitch’ 6pm – 6.45pm

Saturday 17th December Club November Draw Winners £100 – Donal Mc Kenny Doors open at 7pm £100 – Jonathon Maguire Play starts 8pm Sharp £100 – Donal O’Kane £100 – Shaun Convery

£100 – Brendan McGill Tickets on sale now from Reception

St Stephen’s Night priced £10. ‘Blackthorn’ Lavey Club Pay at the Door

KERSUM REPAIR SHOP Toys & furniture flatpacks need no longer have you pulling your hair

out!!

Leave them with me to be built & stored until Christmas. Open on Christmas Eve til 9pm Tel: 07811778658

House of Flowers

For all your Christmas Gifts and Flower arrangements. 12 Rainey Street Magherafelt

T:(028) 7963 3630, E: [email protected]

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St. Mary ’s, Lavey

th 11 December2011

3rd Sunday of Advent

Today, as we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, we rejoice that the Lord is near. We look forward to the joy and hope that the Lord’s coming will bring.

Weekday Masses Feasts this Week Monday – 9am Tuesday – 9am Monday - Our Lady of Guadalupe

Wednesday – 7pm Wednesday - St. John of the Cross

Thursday – 9am

Friday – 9am

Advent Devotions

Advent Devotions will begin at 6pm concluding with Benediction at 6.30pm today. Christmas Cards available in the Sacristy and Boyle’s Shop

Sick of the parish will be attended this Monday 12th December Christmas Carol Service Lavey Choir The pupils of the St. Brigid’s Primary School There will be a choir practice on Sunday will lead us in festive carols on Monday 18th December at 12.30pm for Christmas 19th December at 7.30pm in the church. in the Church. We are looking for new Everyone Welcome! members from the age of 14 upwards.

Annual Pioneer Mass Readers for the weekend of 17th & 18th: th Wednesday 14 December at 7pm in the church. 7pm – Joe Mc Gurk & Sarah Hughes 9am – Caitriona Shaw & Teresa O’Kane Anyone interested in joining the pioneer 11am – Saoirse Mc Peake & Olra Ward council leave your name in the Sacristy.

Last Weekend’s Collection

4th December Envelopes - £1345 .00 Baskets - £650.00

St Vincent de Paul Week 5th December – 11th December

Help us to help those in need

Lavey St Vincent de Paul would like to take this opportunity to thank the parishioners in Lavey for their

continued support and appeal for that little bit extra support during St Vincent de Paul Week.

We understand there are people in our parish who are reluctant to ask for help from the St Vincent de Paul, perhaps because of embarrassment, but the society wants to reach out and to give what help it can particularly during the current economic recession.

Erin’s Own GAC Club Lavey Club Underage Presentation and Presents for 1 night only Disco A brand new production of th Sunday 11 December for P1-P7 Shane Connaughton’s play

1pm-3pm Sunday 18th December for U12, 14 ‘The Pitch’

and 16’s Saturday 17th December 1pm – 3pm Doors open at 7pm

Play starts 8pm Sharp St Stephen’s Night ‘Blackthorn’ Tickets on sale now from Reception Lavey Club priced £10. Pay at the Door

KERSUM REPAIR SHOP Fundraising Soup Day

Saturday 17th December 2011 Toys & furniture flatpacks First Presbyterian Church Hall, need no longer have you Cookstown pulling your hair out!! Starts 10am Leave them with me to be built & stored until Christmas. Vegerablt Soup & Roll Open on Christmas Eve til 9pm Butternut Squash & Roll £2.50 per portion Tel: 07811778658 Lavey Early YearsAll proceeds in aid of the homeless

Application forms are now available in Lavey Early Years for free funded Pre -School places for September 2012. Anyone who has a child born between 2nd July 2008 and 1st July 2009 are eligible to apply. Application forms can be obtained for Lavey Early Years between 9am – 3pm (Monday – Friday). Completed forms and original birth certificates must be submitted before

Wednesday 11th January 2012 (12 noon)

Parish Email: [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458

St Mary’s, Lavey 18th December 2011 4th Sunday of Advent

As we enter the final week of Advent we pray that Christ will come truly into our hearts this Christmas and that faith will open our lives to the Spirit of God.

Wishing you all a Peaceful and Holy Christmas. As we celebrate Christmas 2011, may the birth of our Saviour have transforming effects on all our lives.

Weekday Masses Monday & Tuesday – 9am Wednesday – 7pm Thursday & Friday – 9am

Anniversary Mass Today Sunday at 11am – 1st Anniversary of Rosemary O’Neill

Advent Devotion Today Sunday at 6pm concluding at 6.30pm with Benediction.

Carol Service St Brigid’s P.S Choir will lead us in prayer and festive carols on Monday 19th December at 7.30pm in the Church.

Christmas Masses Christmas Eve (Saturday) – 7pm and 12 Midnight Christmas Day (Sunday) – 10am

Confession for Christmas Friday from 12 noon – 1pm & 6pm – 7pm Saturday from 12 noon – 1pm Lower Sacristy

Christmas Week Masses – 26th December – 30th December Monday – Friday – 11am Christmas Cards Available in the Sacristy and Boyle’s Shop. (£2 per card)

Last Weekend’s Collection 11th December Envelopes - £1430.00 Baskets - £640.00

Readers for Christmas Masses 7pm – Michelle & Emma Mc Crystal 12 Midnight – Paula Mc Cormick & Mary Mc Gurk 10am – Aisling Farren & Aimee Mawhinney

Children in Crossfire We would like to thank all those who have supported our 2011 Advent Appeal. Advent calendar and other donations can be returned to the church over the weekend of 7th – 8th January.

St. Brigid’s Primary School If your child was born between 2nd July 2007 and 1st July 2008 he/she will have reached compulsory school age and you should obtain an application form from the school office. CLOSING DATE 12 NOON WEDNESDAY 18TH JANUARY 2012 Any queries telephone the school office on (028) 79642014

Lavey Early Years Application forms for free funded place in September 2012 are now available from the Playgroup (Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm). Any child born between 2nd July 2008 and 1st July 2009 is eligible to apply. All forms should be returned to the Playgroup by 12 noon Wednesday 11th January with the original birth certificate.

St. Brigid’s Primary School – School Crossing Patrol A vacancy exists for a School Crossing Patrol person at St. Brigid’s Primary School. This job is to assist pupils to cross the road safely on their way to and from school. Please telephone the school on 79642014 for an application form.

Magherafelt Council have kindly donated winter packs for the elderly in our Parish. The pack consists of blankets, hats and gloves. If you would like to receive a winter pack, contact St. Vincent de Paul.

St Mary’s College, Clady Would you like to help one of our young learners who would benefit from a little extra support? Perhaps you would be able to help a younger child improve his/her English reading or writing skills? Perhaps you would enjoy working with a child for whom English is not their first language? No prior experience or qualifications are needed. Please contact Mrs Banks as soon as possible on (028) 2582 1370

Erin’s Own Lavey ‘The Pitch’ Saturday 17th December Doors open at 7pm Play starts at 8pm Admission £10

St. Stephen’s Night Blackthorn Pay at door Doors open at 9pm

Underage Presentation U12, 14, 16 Football, Hurling Camogie presentation today Sunday at 1pm

Club AMG Sunday 8th January at 2pm

Cosy Corner Bar Gulladuff St. Stephen’s Day Music Renegade 5pm – 7pm

New Year’s Eve Disco

No Bulletin next Weekend. St Mary’s, Lavey 1st January 2012 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother Of God

The Church asks us to look to Mary, who was faithful to the World. Today is also the World Day of Peace and we pray for those parts of the world ravaged by war and violence.

A special word of thanks for your generosity towards the Christmas Gift Collection. As a New Year begins I would like to wish you and all your families a Happy and Peaceful New Year.

Weekday Masses Monday – 9am Tuesday – No Mass Wednesday – 7pm Thursday – 9am & 7pm (Vigil for Holyday) Friday – 9am

Feasts this Week Monday- Saints Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzen Tuesday- The Holy Name of Jesus Friday – The Epiphany (Holyday of obligation)

St. Brigid’s Primary School If your child was born between 2nd July 2007 and 1st July 2008 he/she will have reached compulsory school age and you should obtain an application form from the school office. CLOSING DATE 12 NOON WEDNESDAY 18TH JANUARY. Any queries telephone the school office on (028) 79642014

St Brigid’s Primary School The School will re-open on Thursday 5th January for Term 2.

Weekend’s Collection 18th December Envelopes - £762.00 Baskets - £1186.00

Mayogall Dance Lavey/Termoneeny Centre Friday 6th January Dancing from 9pm – 12 Music by Liam Mc Laughlin

Lavey GAC Circuits, Spinning, Sumba, Yoga and toning classes Commencing week of Monday 2nd January.

Children’s’ Dance Classes Saturday 14th January 10am – 11am Leave your name at reception or contact Club on 796 43202

Club Mass The club Mass will take place on Sunday 8th January in St. Mary’s Church, Lavey at 11am. Everyone wear their Lavey colours.

Club AMG Sunday 8th January at 2pm in Clubrooms Lavey GAC would like to wish all it Patrons and Members a Happy New Year. Niall Mellon Township Trust Patrick Mc Kenna wishes to thank everyone who donated money to the Niall Mellon Township Trust. In one week Patrick and over 600 other volunteers built 160 houses in the township of Witsand. 500 South Africans lives have been utterly changed as a result of your generosity.

Child-minder required A part-time child-minder required from Mid-January to look after 2 children. One child to be taken to Lavey Early Years at 12.15pm and collected at 2.15pm. Children preferably to be looked after in child-minder’s home. If interested please contact 07756483580.

Important Dates Confirmation – Sunday 11th March at 11am (Bishop Lagan) First Holy Communion – Sunday 27th May at 11am

Sacred Heart Messenger January issue is now available in the Sacristy.

Church Webcams www.mcnmedia.tv Click on St. Mary’s Church Lavey

Parish Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 07523545043 Parish Priest -Fr. Paddy Baker (028) 7964 2458