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Parish Pastoral Council
The Parish Pastoral Council
The Pastoral Council is a ministry of leadership and service. The Pastoral Council is the primary advisory and consultative body to the priests of the parish, collaborating with them to identify the pastoral needs of the parishioners and to plan how best to meet those needs. The members advise and offer opinions as well as work on long-range planning and evaluate and support activites of the parish. The Parish Pastoral Council works in collaboration with the priests of the parish Current priorities include:Faith DevelopmentLiturgyCommunicationsYouthElderly/HouseboundThe Pastoral Council is always open to new ideas. If you have any constructive suggestions, please contact one of the priests or any member of the Pastoral Council. Email: mppc_parishofmaghera.com
The Liturgy Group
The Liturgy Group
The Liturgy Group is a sub-committee of the Parish Pastoral Council. It exists to support the priests of the parish with liturgical celebrations and events. The group includes members with responsibilities for, inter alia, Eucharistic Ministers, Ministers of the Word and Church music. Members of the Litergy Group also help plan events such as Lenten/Advent Devotions, the Fruits of the Earth Mass, the Tiny Tots Mass at Christmas and Masses for the sick (June) and the deceased/bereaved (November).
Child Care Committee
The Child Care Committee
The Diocese of Down and Connor recognises that all children and young people have a fundamental right to be respected, nurtured, cared for and protected from harm. To ensure that this occurs the Diocese has produced its Child Protection Policy and Procedures booklet and Child Care Committees have been established in each parish to oversee the implementation of these practices.The Parish of Maghera Child Care Committee has been in place now for almost four years, and during this time the committee, together with the assistance of the Vicariate Support Team and the priests of the parish, has been involved in disseminating the diocesan policy requirements to all parish groups involved with children, young people and vulnerable adults.In carrying out these tasks, the committee is indebted to all the hardworking volunteers within the parish who work with these groups. Without the support of these dedicated people the committees task would be much more challenging.
St Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Immaculate Conception Conference, NewcastleSt Patricks Conference, Bryansford24-hour Helpline every day Tel 078 897 80330Presidents: Ann Docherty NewcastlePat Smith BryansfordP J McClean Kilcoo (Kilmegan Area President)Helping those in need Email: svp_parishofmaghera.com Visit http://www.svp.ie/Home.aspx for more info
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Homes, Hospitals, Prisons, Nursing Homes etc.
Thrift Shop
Vincents 76 Main Street Newcastle 028 4372 4008 Open daily (Mon - Sat) 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Holidays for families and aged
Clare Lodge Holiday Home, Newcastle Bundoran Holiday Home, Bundoran Co. Donegal
Caravans for short breaks
Gyles Quay, Dundalk, Co. Louth
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Oil stamps saving scheme
Children's summer activities
Gaelic (Cul Camp) Soccer YMCA Outdoor Pursuits
Christmas Gifts
SvP join with the Salvation Army to provide gifts and help for children at Christmas
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary was founded in Dublin on 7 September 1921. It is a lay Catholic organisation whose members are giving service to the Church on a voluntary basis in almost every country. The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary's and the Church's work.The Legion's aims and activities: The sanctification of the members through prayer and workEvangelisation and spread of the faith at home and abroadVisitation of sick, bereaved, etc.The Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday morning at 10:30 am in the Parish Centre. For further information please contact: Felicity Fitzsimons 028 437 23702
Apostolic Work
The Apostolic Work
Founded in Belfast in 1923 the Apostolic Work provided aid and assistance to missionaries worldwide. Its objectives have remained the same to share in the missionary apostolate of the Church by prayer, and by supplying material and financial help in those areas where the Church is not fully established.The Parish of Maghera has 2 branches:-Newcastle Branch: President Margaret McCartan Tel: 07816 752568Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 8.15 pm in the Parish Centre Bryansford Branch: President Maureen Smith Tel: 028 437 22019Meets on the first Tuesday of each month (contact President for information)
Bereavement Ministry
The Bereavement Ministry
Bereavement Helpline 077 217 76033The Bereavement Ministry constitutes a group of volunteers available to help anyone who may welcome a listening ear at a very traumatic time in their life. A group of men who are mourning the loss of their spouse meets on the first Monday of every month. in the Parish CentreSpecial focus is given during the month of November to all parishioners who have died during the previous year
The Pioneers
The Pioneers
A member of the Pioneers seeks to address alcohol-related problems in society, mainly through prayer, self-denial, and the promotion of positive life-styles. A Pioneer voluntarily decides to abstain from alcoholic drinks for the following reasons:For the greater glory of the Sacred HeartTo give good exampleTo practice self denialTo make reparation for the sins of intemperanceAnyone wishing to join should contact one of the following:T J King Tel 437 23062Don Corrigan Tel 437 23601P J McElroy Tel 437 23461The PIONEER COUNCIL meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the Parish Centre
St Joseph's Young Priests' Society
St. Joseph's Young Priests Society
St. Joseph's Young Priests Society is a society of lay people, which is approved by the Irish Episcopal Conference. It was founded in 1895 by Mrs Olivia Taaffe, Corofin, Co. Galway. The Newcastle branch was established in 1993. The purpose of the society is to:Foster vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and to assist financially in the education of students for the priesthood; andPromote the vocation of the laity, to foster a greater understanding and love of the Mass, and to help members to be Christs presence in every aspect of life.The society encourages regular prayer for vocations. Students preparing for priesthood are helped by the society in two ways:They are supported spiritually in their vocation by the prayers of the members; andThey are assisted financially by the society from members' contributions. The Society meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Parish Centre after 7:30 pm MassFor further information please contact Mr J J OHare Tel 437 23294
Visitation Team
The Visitation Team
FOR THE ELDERLY and HOUSEBOUNDThe members of this team aim to provide friendship to elderly/housebound parishioners who are largely confined to their own homes. They visit the elderly and/or housebound at home and ensure they feel connected and cared for within the parish and supported in their faith journey.“For where two or more are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of themâ€. (Matthew 18:20)If you are interested in joining the team or if you wish to be visited in your home please contact the Parish Office. Tel 437 22401
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