Deaths and Anniversaries
Please remember in your prayers
Charlie Murtagh,Lisnamuck, Gerry McKinless, Ballinderry
who died recently &
Brian Hancock (1st Anniversary on Thursday 17th October at 7.30 pm in Coolcalm)
Gabriel McGurk, John McElhennon, Patsy McElhennon, Carmel Kielty, Joseph Moran, Teresa Moran, James Wright, Selina McElwee, Alphonsus Crawley, Ignatius Crawley, Minnie Ryan
whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Sunday Masses
Keenaught: Vigil 7.30 pm
Coolcalm: 10 am
Daily Masses
Keenaught: Monday at 10 am
Coolcalm: Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am; and Thursday at 7.30 pm
Ballinascreen Parish Mass Times
St Eugene’s Moneyneena: Vigil 6.00 pm
St Eugene’s Moneyneena: 9.00 am
St Patrick’s Sixtowns: 10.00 am
St Columba’s Straw: 11.00 am
Sunday Collection: Last week’s Collection amounted to £1109.50 and the Restoration Fund amounted to £1056.90. Thank You.
Catholic Schools week will be held from Sunday 26 January to Sunday 2 February.
Attention Year 8’s: There will be an exciting new programme starting in the parish on Thursday 7th November in St Mary’s Hall Desertmartin. 7-9pm. The GIFT programme stands for Growing In Faith Together and each night there will be games, fun, faith activities such as art and crafts and time for reflection. GIFT will run for 7 weeks and booking forms are available at the back of Church. Please sign up, the GIFT Leaders are looking forward to meeting you all!
Tirgan Community Group: Please Note – The Farm Family First Aid course which was due to be held on Monday 21st October, will now take place on 4th November at 7 pm. Everyone welcome. CPR training on Wednesday 23rd October at 11 am. If anyone is interested please contact Eileen on 079 5519 1890 to book your place. Thank you.
Derry Diocesan Trust – Banagher Parish: Part Time Parish Financial and Administrative Secretary, 9 hours per week – days and hours flexible. For an application pack email: payroll@derrydiocese.org or telephone 048/(028) 7126 2302. Completed applications to be returned to Derry Diocesan Trust, Bishop’s House, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP by Wednesday 16th October 2019 at 5.00pm. Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Annual Derry Diocesan Pioneer Mass: Sunday 27th October 2019 at 3 pm in St Mary’s Church, Ballerin Co. Derry.
Chief Celebrant Most Rev. Donal McKeown. All Pioneers and Friends are invited to attend.
St Mary’s Parochial Hall ~ Knocknagin Hall Committee
Yoga: Monday Mornings, 10.30 – 12 noon with tutor Angela.
Yoga: Tuesday evenings with Paula 7.30 – 9 pm
Crochet Classes: Thursday evenings 7-9 pm with Tutor Mary.
Sewing class: Friday evenings 7-9 pm with tutor Rosemarie.
5 way to Wellbeing programme: Funded by Public Health Agency
(4) 28th Oct.flower arranging with Nuala 7.30 – 9.30pm. (5) Yoga wellness activity Wednesday 18th Dec.
To facilitate Tutors, registration is necessary by contacting Olive 07887 614094; Anne on 0287964 2711 or Philomena on 07866 381473. Everyone is welcome to come along to any of the events to listen & learn, and enjoy the company, craic and have a bit of fun.
*Sunday 3rd November: Tickets are now on sale for the Gala Variety Concert. Cost £12. Contact Anne on 028 7964 2711 or Olive 078 8761 4094
*Sunday 17th November: CRAFT FAIR- Tables are all booked. Everyone welcome to come along purchase some beautiful Christmas gifts
Christmas Bingo night Wednesday 11th December.
STORMONT ROSARY FOR LIFE – Please join us for a special Rosary Vigil for Life at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, (meeting at main gate entrance on Upper Newtownards Road) at 2.30pm on Saturday 19th October. For more information contact Rosary Crusade for Ireland on 028 9027 8484 or info@preciouslife.com
Could You Foster? The Regional Adoption and Foster Care Service is recruiting foster carers to meet the growing demand of children and young people who need to be cared for in Northern Ireland. You can apply to foster whether you are married or single; you have children of your own or not; you are in employment or are claiming benefits; you own or rent your own home. All foster carers receive financial allowances, ongoing training and 24-hour social work support. If you are interested in fostering, please contact us through our phone on 0800 0720 or 137website www.adoptionandfostering.hscni.net.
Upcoming Accessible Performances at The Millennium Forum:
We Will Rock You – Signed Performance with ISL & BSL. Tuesday 22nd October at 8 pm.
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs – ISL & BSL Signed Performance – Thursday 5th December at 7 pm
Makaton Tutor Interpreted, Relaxed & Dementia Friendly Performance – Sunday 15th December at 2 pm
Tickets for this performances are on-sale through our box office (028 7126 4455 choose option 1) or on our website www.millenniumforum.co.uk
The Diocesan Laudato Si Group is running a Season of Creation Workshop in the Emmaus Room, Pennyburyn Church (Derry City), on Saturday 26 October, from 10.00am – 1.00pm. Pope Francis has asked all of us to engage with these fundamental issues. To book or for more information contact Mary on 079199 15958 or Patricia on 077119 00420.
Sarsfield Accordion Band: Monthly Draw Winner: Mrs O’Kane, Swatragh. Band Practice continues every Thursday at
7.30 pm. New members always welcome. Please remember the ‘Reminisce Night’ on 16th November in St. Mary’s Hall.
St. Martin’s GAC – News
Lotto Numbers 1 4 6 18
£50 winner: Frances Moran, Drumsamney ~ Jackpot £4250
Scor na nOg: The club are seeking entrants for Scor na nOg which will take place later this year. Participants must under seventeen years of age. The categories are: Irish Dance; Solo Singing; Ballad Group; Instrumental Music; Recitation and Question Time. For further information please contact Shea Shiels on 077 9613 5759 or Sinead McGuckin on 078 5866 2564.
Anthony McSwiggan Memorial Tournament: The Anthony McSwiggan Memorial Tournament took place in Longfield on Friday 4th October. This annual inter-parish football tournament involving four teams from the Cullion/Brackalislea, Tirgan, Longfield and Knocknagin regions is dedicated to the memory of our late chairman Anthony McSwiggan and his dedication to Gaelic games within our community. Tirgan won the competition and Gavin Donnelly was named as Player of the Tournament. Anthony’s wife Patricia made the presentations.
U10s: Well done to our U10 players and management on winning the McAnespie Cup at Glen recently following their 3-9 to 2-2 victory over Kilrea in the final. Congratulations to Paddy Connery who was named as Player of the Tournament.
Condolences: The Club offers its deepest sympathy to the Murtagh family of Crocknamohill Rd on the death of Charlie Murtagh father to our U16 coach John and grandfather to underage players Connor and Fionnula.