St. Columba’s Parish Termon
Fr. Patrick Mc Hugh PP
Phone/Fax 074-9139016 Emergency Mobile number 086-2831800
Fr. Michael Mc Keever, Churchill at 074-9137057 or daytime at 074-9121208
Parish website: www.gartantermon.net or www.raphoeparishes.com/termon.htm
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of March 2013
Third Sunday of Lent
Weekday Masses & Announced Mass Intentions
Sat 2nd March 7.00pm The Deceased members of the Kelly family, Stragraddy. RIP
Sun 3rd March
9.00am
&
11.00am Missa Pro Populo
Private Intention
Mon 4th March 9.30am * Please note the change*
Tues 5th March 9.30am No Intention
Wed 6th March 9.30am Joe Mc Gill, Goal. RIP
Thurs 7th March 7.00pm Charlie Mc Daid, Doon. RIP
Fri 8th March 9.30am Private Intention.
Sat 9th March 10.00am
&
7.00pm Deceased members of the Cannon and Duffy Families. RIP
Holy Souls in Purgatory
Sun 10th March 9.00am
&
11.00am Missa Pro Populo
James Doherty, Goaldrum. RIP
The Loop Hearing Aid system is currently available for all Ceremonies in this Church
The 9.00am Mass every Sunday is offered for the intentions of the people of the parish
Confessions are available after Mass on Sat evening & on the First Friday of every Month.
Divine Mercy after 10.00am Mass every Saturday except the first Saturday of the Month.
**Notes for your diary:
First Confessions for Scoil Cholmcille on Wednesday 20th march at 7.00pm.
First Holy Communion is on Saturday 11th of May at 11.00am.
Termon Graveyard Mass on Sunday 14th of July at 7.00pm (the second Sunday in July)
The next Healing Mass with the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be on Thursday 11th April at 7.00pm.
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day on Station Island, Lough Derg, More info on the Church notice board.
Income and Building Fund: €1790. Expenditure: €55.
Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Thursday the 7th of March after Mass concluding with the rosary and the blessing of the people at 9.30pm.
Stations of the Cross and Benediction this Sunday evening (March 3rd) at 7.00pm for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
As you are aware we are in a critical situation regarding the legalizing of abortion in Ireland. Only God’s intervention will stop this evil, and therefore as concerned Catholics we are of the opinion that a Nationwide Prayer Campaign during Lent would be of great benefit to stop this legislation.
Registration Naíonra An Tearmainn (old school) for 2013/2014 will take place on Monday 4th March between 7pm and 8pm. Anyone who is unable to attend should contact the Naíonra on 0868670168 to make other arrangements.
Columba: Irelands First Missionary: The Columba Community invites you to join them at a talk given by Fr JJ O’Riordan on Columba: Ireland’s First Missionary. Fr JJ (CSsR) is an International Speaker and Author on Celtic Spirituality. The talk will take place at the IOSAS Centre & Celtic Prayer Garden, Lenamore Rd, Muff on Tuesday 19th March at 7pm. All welcome. Tel: 00353 7493 84866 for further detail www.celticprayergarden.com or www.columbacommunity.com
If you or anyone you know would be interested in or benefit from going on this years pilgrimage to Lourdes 22nd-27th of May as part of the sick please contact Fr. McHugh: Details are on the Church notice board of this year’s pilgrimage: the cost is €685. per person for 5 nights full board accommodation with optional bus transport to and from Belfast €25 per person travelling. For any information on the Pilgrimage or to book a place, please contact Brenda at the Pilgrimage office, No 3 Knocknamona Letterkenny on 074 9125090 between 10.30am – 2.30pm
Please take a CHY form from the back of the Church and return it to Fr. McHugh as soon as possible. This tax return applies only to P.A.Y.E workers. Last year we secured €14,097 from this scheme and the amount recovered this year will be used for the work on the new graveyard. Your cooperation in this is greatly appreciated.
All CLG An Tearmainn membership for Children and Adults is now up for renewal. Only fully paid members will be eligible for the draw for tickets to the football and hurling All-Ireland finals. Anyone interested in renewing or purchasing a new membership please contact Lisa McCafferty on 086 3527015 or Michelle McDaid on 087 6249261
**For notes from An Craoibhín, further information from CLG An Tearmainn, details of an up-coming First Aid Course in the Pastoral Centre, and a free public information meeting about heart Failure in Mount Errigal hotel. Please consult the notice board. Thank you. **