Parish Bulletin
31st July 2022
Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
The readings this Sunday are asking us to trust God with the problems of our lives rather than relying on ourselves. In the first reading we hear about a man who has worked hard all his life to get material goods. But what good did it do him in the long term? He couldn’t take it with him! In the Gospel Jesus tells a parable about a man who thinks he’s so rich that he’ll never have to worry again. He decides to eat, drink and be merry—but he dies that very night.
What these readings are saying is that the things that truly last in life are faith, hope and love. If we put our focus on them, then we can trust God to look after the rest—and he’ll give us everything we need. A saint is someone who knows they can always trust God and his love for us. Let’s aim to be that sort of saint this week.
Fr Damian
THIS WEEK
Parish webcam can be viewed on our YouTube channel
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SATURDAY 30th 5-5.30pm Confessions
6pm Vigil Mass
SUNDAY 31st 10am Mass
5pm Mass
MONDAY 1st No Mass
TUESDAY 2nd 7pm Mass at Dervock
WEDNESDAY 3rd 10am Mass
FRIDAY 5th 5.30-6.30pm Confessions
7pm Mass
Our Lady & St Patrick’s is open every day for private prayer—usually from 11am to 6pm.
WE PRAY FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Recently Deceased
Jean Donnelly
Anniversaries
Patrick Connolly, Kathleen Doherty, George McCullagh, Terry McQuaid, Catherine McVeigh, Josephine Smyth
REQUIESCAT IN PACE
MASS IN DERVOCK
Our monthly First Tuesday Mass at Our Lady & St John the Evangelist’s takes place this week at 7pm.
PARISH FINANCES
Thank you for supporting all our parish collections.
Envelopes can be left in the church at Mass times or at the parochial house. You can also set up a standing order or make a one-off payment with these details:
Parish of Ballymoney & Derrykeighan
Sort code: 95-06-79
Account No: 10020192.
Please make cheques payable to:
Parish of Ballymoney & Derrykeighan
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
If you need help or you would like to find out more about getting involved in the work of the SVP contact us on 07860 455 549 or by speaking to any member of the society. Thank you for supporting our collections.
VOCATIONS NEWS
We congratulate Anna McKinley of Loughguile parish who was received into the novitiate of the Sisters of Life in New York last week. She has taken the religious name Sister Rose Goretti Immaculata.
We pray as well for Rev. John O’Laverty of Killough parish who will be ordained a priest for Down & Connor this Sunday at 3pm by Bishop Treanor.
May God bless both of them and may more young women and men from our community hear God’s call to religious life and priesthood.
OLD & NEW@No.5
Some new items have arrived this week from Quay Traders… including LED sailing boats, Irish dancing figurines and wooden terraced houses. There’s also some new Doultons, Hummell figurines, a collection of small Belleek pieces, a range of new gents wallets, and ladies manicure sets! A wide range of items on offer!
We are down to our last outdoor chair set, have only a few planters left & lots of half price clothing and accessories… and much more!
Call in with us if you can this week. Open Wednesday - Saturday 10.00am-4.30 at 5 Gate End, Ballymoney
Open Wednesday- Saturday 10.00am-4.30pm and you’ll find us at 5 Gate End, Ballymoney. Check us out on Facebook too—@oldandnewatno5
LOUGH DERG THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE
The pilgrimage runs until 15th August (Sat 13th Aug is final day to begin).
Admission €80 with concessions available for students, seniors and groups. All booking info available at www.loughderg.org,
email info@loughderg.org
or telephone 00353 7198 61518.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
Full board in hotel: 7 nights (8-15 September) from £689 per person sharing. For further enquiries and bookings contact Joe Catney 028 9071 4001 or 0776 425 631
WEEKEND COURSE ON DEMENTIA
Many people living with dementia or caring for them feel as though they are alone. A weekend workshop called ‘The Long Goodbye’ is being run at Dromantine retreat centre which seeks to provide practical information and support for families dealing with this issue. We will explore each stage of the journey with dementia from a personal perspective and explain how best to offer support to ensure the best quality of life for the person living with dementia and the people around them.
The course will be led by Father Hugh Lagan SMA
Fr Lagan is a priest with the Society of African Missions and a chartered clinical psychologist. He has led retreats, workshops and trainings internationally on psychological and spiritual well-being, positive change, trauma, mental health and resilience.
It takes place at Dromantine Retreat Centre from Friday 19 August (5pm) - Sunday 21 August (2pm) 2022 and the cost for participating is £220.
To reserve a place please contact Jacinta or Louisa
telephone 028 3082 1964
email admin@dromantineconference.com
JULY - MONTH OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD
O blood and water, which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of mercy for us, I trust in You.