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Bulletin News for Sunday 5th Feb. 2012

The Sisters of Saint John will be selling their crafts after Masses during the weekend of 18th/19th February. Hand-made rosaries, decorated candles, jams, biscuits, cakes etc will be on sale. Proceeds of the sale will help to cover their living expenses. They will be very grateful for your support and they assure you of their prayers.

Scripture Course: Thornhill Centre - for three Mondays in February from 7.30-9.30 pm. Sr Rosemary Gallagher offers background and fascinating insight into the Gospel of Mark, including themes of ‘Bread’ and ‘Discipleship’. Begins Monday. Cost £5 per night. For details or to book phone 71351233.

St Joseph’s Boys’ School present ‘Robin Hood and his Derry Men’ on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7.30 pm. Adult tickets £5, Concessionary £3. Purchase early to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be purchased from school reception.

Preparing for the International Eucharistic Congress: Fr Kelly and Colette Furlong will speak in Thornhill Church on Saturday, 26th February from 2.30-4.30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Cost £5 per person. Book by email derrydioceseiec@btinternet.com or phone 79628248.

Sunday Evening Mass continues in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown this evening (Sunday) at 7.30 pm.

If you are worried about a family member’s drinking or drug use or worried about your own drinking or drug use phone Northlands on 71313232 and talk confidentially to a Counsellor.

Rosemount Primary School celebrates its Centenary this year. They are asking men who are past pupils and sang in any of the School’s Choirs to come together to create a new Male Choir to sing at a concert in Millennium Forum on 15th May. Rehearsals for this choir start on Wednesday (8th February) at 7.30 pm in Rosemount School. It is also hoped to form a Ladies Choir to sing at the Centenary Concert. Any ladies who are interested please contact Rosemount School 71265605.

Volunteers needed to assist with the Sure Start Services in the Creevagh/Springtown/Rosemount areas. Volunteers will receive free training and out of pocket expenses will be covered. If you are 16 years or over contact Rose Doherty or the Secretary at 71267524.

Little Hands Surestart welcome all men with children aged birth - 4 years to their Men and Toddler Group. It is run every Thursday morning (term-time) from 10.00 am - 12.00 noon in Rosemount Primary School. Varied activities. Refreshments provided.

Action on Hearing Loss (the new name for RNID) runs free monthly hearing aid clinics. February’s sessions are as follows: Rath Mor Centre on Wednesday from 11.00.am to 12.00 noon; Old Bridge House (former Waterside Health Centre) on Wednesday from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm; Resource Centre, Carnhill: Thursday, 16th February from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.