Beragh Parish. Grant them Eternal Rest O Lord. Christmas Mass Times

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1 Parish Priest Beragh Parish Priests of the Pastoral Area Fr Seamus McGinley PP. Fr P Hannigan Tel: Fr M Seery Mobile: Fr B Hackett Web Site: beraghparish.com Fr G Carvill beraghparochial@btinternet.com Mission Statement: Beragh Parish Pastoral Council exists to serve Christ and his people by listening to their needs, identifying the gifts of parishioners to meet these needs and so build a sense of community in which all canlive a truly Christian Life. Mass Times Church of the Immaculate Conception Sunday: 11.30am Thursday: 9am Friday: Saturday: 9am Church of St Malachy Sunday: Monday Oratory Tuesday: 10am No Mass 9.30am Church of St Patrick Saturday: Wednesday: 9am Adoration - Oratory Tuesday 10am 12.30pm and 8pm 10.30pm Weekly Offertory Collection Weekly Collection Carol Service A special Carol service with the cluster of Beragh, Aghaloo & Carnteel, Errigal Ciaran & Killeeshil parishes will be held in Killeeshil Community Centre this Sunday 15 December at 4pm. Everyone welcome. Grant them Eternal Rest O Lord Recently Deceased: Mary McGirr, John Keenan Anniversaries Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh Sun 15 Dec 11.30am Barney Colton, Anna Grimes, Willie Spear & dec d members of the Spear family Fri 20 Dec John Rafferty (1 st Anniv) Sun 22 Dec 11.30am John-Paul Donnelly, Dec d members of the McSorley family (Clougherney) Church of St Malachy, Seskinore Sun 21 Dec Frank & Jane Owens & dec d members of the Owens family Penitential Service In preparation for Christmas a penitential service will be celebrated this Tuesday 17 December in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh at 8pm. A number of priests will be available for confession. Christmas Mass Times Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh Vigil Tuesday 24 th December 6pm Christmas Day Wednesday 25 th December 11am (Note time change) Church of St Patrick, Drumduff Vigil Tuesday 24 th December 8pm Christmas Day Wednesday 25 th December 10am Church of St Malachy, Seskinore Christmas Day Wednesday 25 th December 8.30am Christmas Day Collection Green envelope

2 Parish Information Parish Office Tel: Parish Pastoral Council Goreti McAleer Tel: Brendan Grimes Tel: Safeguarding Children Parish Representative Mairead McGarvey Tel: Liturgy Group Ann Gallagher Tel: Lay Ministers Kathleen Gartland Tel: Choir Leaders Claire McAleer (Beragh) Tel: Sheena Mullan (Drumduff) Tel: St Vincent de Paul Brian McCullagh Tel: St Oliver Plunkett PS Mrs Bronagh Maguire Principal Tel: Roscavey PS Miss Cliona Kerr Principal Tel: Drumduff PS Mr Gerard Poyntz Principal Tel: Counters for December Brian Maguire, Susan Grimes, Una Franey, Pat McCartan. If unable to attend please contact another member. First Holy Communion First Holy Communion for the P4 children of the three schools in the Parish will be on Saturday 10 th May 2014 at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh Confirmation 2014 The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Thursday 6 March 2014 at 5pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh Alter Servers New Altar Servers are required for the Church of the Immaculate Conception. P5 children and upwards, please phone or Advent Extra Your Journey to Christmas booklet now on sale 1 at the bookstand Trip to Medjugorje The Beragh Parish Pastoral Council is proposing to run a trip to Medjugorje in late September/ early October Anyone interested in going should ring or Saint Vincent de Paul Special Christmas Collection this Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December after all Masses. Please give generously Saint Vincent de Paul Helpline Number: We would also like to thank the Sixmilecross Ladies who organised the recent coffee morning in Fr McCrory's House which raised 505. Congratulations to Eleanor Connolly on wining the Belleek Lamp. St Vincent de Paul Carol Service A night of Carols, Culture and Craic in The Strule Arts Theatre on Wednesday 18 December at 7.30 pm. All proceeds in Aid of Omagh Area SVP Christmas at the Flaxmill Sun 15th Dec 4-7pm Santa Sunday magician, fun and games Santa visit with presents for all children. Admission 5 per child. Refreshments served. Beragh Red Knights GAA The final coaching workshop for everyone who has committed to helping out with underage teams in 2014 is on Tuesday evening at 7pm. The Club merchandise shop will be open at the pavilion on Monday evening from 7-8pm, and again on Saturday 21st from 11am mid-day. A large range of stock is now available for purchase, any item of which would make an excellent Christmas present. Anyone with a query re Club merchandise should contact Lisa Rodgers on 'A Night with the Mice' will be held in Farley's Bar on Sunday 29th December. Mice can be bought (on paper only!) from any Executive Member or adult playing member Christmas Dance Altamuskin Community Centre Fri 20th December Music By Country Traditions Dancing from 10.00pm am Everyone Welcome Thank You Ellen-Jane Conroy & family would like to thank everyone who donated & helped out at the recent fundraising event for Action MS in Galablly Community Centre which raised 1,405. CLOTHING COLLECTION in aid of the PHILIPPINES The clothing container is open daily between 11am - 5pm at GAA Grounds, Carrickmore. No duvets, cushions, toys or books please. Your support will be much appreciated. For further info. Contact Collette or Briege /

3 Choir Practice A Christmas choir practice will be held on this Monday night at 8pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh. Everyone please attend. Day Retreat in Honour of Jesus the Divine Mercy In Dromantine College, Newry, on Saturday, 30th November Main Speaker: Fr Cathal Price, Divine Mercy Apostolate Dublin. Price: Booking essential by contacting Liz or Eileen after 5.00 pm. Tea/coffee will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch with you. Beragh Parish Trust Fund Standing order mandates available at the church door. Child Safeguarding Training Diocesan Safeguarding Facilitators will deliver a training/ information session for all those who have been Access N.I. Checked and engage with children from the parish in Parochial Premises. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 11 December 7-9pm in the Committee Room, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beragh. Sacred Heart Messenger Yearly subscription now due. Please put your name, address and subscription fee in an envelope and place in the collection basket at the weekend Masses. Medjugorie Youth Group Vocations Evening Is God calling you to live the life of a Priest in the Archdiocese of Armagh? An evening of prayer and reflection will take place in The Servite Priory, Benburb, Co Tyrone on Wednesday 4th December 2013 from 5pm For further information contact: Fr Peter McAnenly Vocations Evening Is God calling you to live the life of a Priest in the Archdiocese of Armagh? An evening of prayer and reflection will take place in The Servite Priory, Benburb, Co Tyrone on Wednesday 4th December 2013 from 5pm For further information contact: Fr Peter McAnenly Tel:

4 . light for our path. And may this light of faith always increase in us, until the dawn of that undying day which is Christ himself, your Son, our Lord! Sixmilecross Community Complex Parent & Toddler Group Weekly parent and toddler sessions continue this Thursday am COMMUNITY CHOIR Choir practice every Thursday at 8pm. All ages and abilities welcome. Tuition for all age groups. Qualified tutors are available who can assist with preparing your child for transfer tests GCSE,s or with any aspect of numeracy or literacy. Necessary insurances and child protection policies and procedures are in place. Prayer to Mary, Mother of the Church and Mother of our faith Mother, help our faith! Open our ears to hear God s word and to recognise his voice and call. Awaken in us a desire to follow in his footsteps, to go forth from our own land and to receive his promise. Help us to be touched by his love, that we may touch him in faith. Help us to entrust ourselves fully to him and to believe in his love, especially at times of trial, beneath the shadow of the cross, when our faith is called to mature. Sow in our faith the joy of the Risen One. Remind us that those who believe are never alone. Teach us to see all things with the eyes of Jesus, that he may be

5 . Anima Christi Soul of Christ sanctify me; Body of Christ save me; Blood of Christ inebriate me; Water from the side of Christ wash me; Passion of Christ strengthen me; O Good Jesus hear me; Within Your wounds hide me; Never permit me to be separated from You; From the evil one protect me, At the hour of my death call me, And bid me come to You That with Your saints I may praise You forever. Amen. was formed in 2010 with the purpose of identifying the needs and concerns of older people in relation to poverty, health, equality and other issues, and to communicate these to Age NI. The Consultative If you would like the opportunity to express your views to Age NI and others, meet and share views with other older people, and be part of a dynamic think-tank that s passionate about offering opinion and comment, En Ego Behold, O kind and most sweet Jesus. I cast myself on my knees in Thy sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul, I pray and beseech Thee that Thou wouldst impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, true repentance for my sins and a firm purpose of amendment: Whilst with deep affection and grief of soul, I ponder within myself and mentally contemplate Thy five most precious wounds, having before my eyes that which David spoke in prophecy concerning Thee: They have pierced My hands and My feet, They have numbered all My bones.