PARISH BULLETIN – 21st Sunday of the Year – 23rd August 2020
SUNDAY MASSES
VIGIL MASS
St. Eugene’s, Moneyneena: 5 pm
Holy Rosary, Draperstown: 6.15 pm [webcam]
St. Patrick’s, Keenaught: 7.30 pm
SUNDAY
St. Columba’s, Straw: 9 am
St. Mary’s, Coolcalm: 10 am [webcam]
St. Patrick’s, Sixtowns: 11 am
Holy Rosary, Draperstown: 12 noon [webcam]
DAILY MASS TIMES FOR THIS WEEK (Limited Seating)
Holy Rosary Church: Monday and Wednesday ~ 10 am; Friday ~ 7.30 pm.
St. Mary’s Church, Coolcalm: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ~ 10 am.
All Masses in St. Mary’s, Coolcalm are transmitted live via the Desertmartin parish webcam:
https://www.churchservices.tv/Desertmartin
All Masses in the Holy Rosary Church are transmitted live on the Ballinascreen parish webcam:
https://www.churchservices.tv/Draperstown
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FACE COVERINGS IN CHURCHES
At this time, both in Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland, the governments have not made mandatory the wearing of face coverings at services of worship.
However, following recent consultations with public health authorities, the leaders of the four main churches in Ireland decided to recommend and encourage the use of face coverings at Masses and other liturgical celebrations, from Sunday 30th August 2020.
While many individuals may decide to wear face coverings in church, it is important to remember that some people are exempted from the wearing of face coverings, even in situations which would otherwise be mandatory, as outlined in this online information which is available at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-face-coverings
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DEATHS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Please remember in your prayers:
Annie McGlinchey, Belfast (formerly of Carncose) and Marie Groogan, Drumderg Cottages, Moneyneena who died during the week, and Callann Patrick Kidd, 17 Moorside Villas and Hugh McWilliams, 28 Fivemile Straight, Draperstown who were buried during the week.
Roddy O’Kane, Alice McCracken, Mary Kidd, Mary Breen, Margaret McGuigan and Claire Boyle who died recently.
Bridget Henry, Mickey McAllister, Bernard Regan, Joseph O’Hagan, Catherine McKenna and Thomas McPeake whose anniversaries occur at this time.
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BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Tim Barney McGovern, 5 Brackagh Lane.
THANK YOU for your generous contributions to the Parish.
Last Week:
Sunday Collection/Priests’ Collection envelopes: £845.00.
Restoration Fund envelopes: £130.00.
Many thanks to all who have returned parish envelopes, established standing orders, have made online payments or used the ‘Donate’ button on the Parish Website.
ST. MARY’S, COOLCALM
St. Mary’s, Coolcalm, will be open for private prayer during the week ONLY on Monday and Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm.
When you call into the church please pick up a coloured card at the door on the way to your seat. When you have finished praying please leave the card behind on your seat. That seat will be cleaned later in the day. Thank you.
PARISH ANNIVERSARY MASS
If parishioners in Desertmartin and Ballinascreen wish to have their loved one prayed for at the 10 am Mass in Coolcalm or the 7.30 pm Mass in Holy Rosary on a Friday, phone the Desertmartin Parish Office answering machine on 028 7939 7047 or email desertmartinparish@gmail.com by 12 noon on Thursday of the relevant week. These Masses from Coolcalm and the Holy Rosary may be viewed on the respective Parish webcams:
For Coolcalm go to www.desertmartinparish.com and click on the blue webcam button.
For Holy Rosary, go to www.parishofballinascreen.com and click on the word ‘webcams’ in yellow.
Other church webcams can be accessed at www.churchservices.tv.
VIGIL AND SUNDAY MASSES
Masses will be held as follows:
7.30 pm Vigil Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Keenaught.
10 am Sunday Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Coolcalm (webcam).
In Ballinascreen Parish:
5 pm Vigil Mass in St. Eugene’s Church, Moneyneena.
6.15 pm Vigil Mass in Holy Rosary Church, Draperstown.
9 am Sunday Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Straw.
11 am Sunday Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Sixtowns.
12 noon Sunday Mass in Holy Rosary Church, Draperstown.
Church doors will open 30 minutes before Mass starts.
Because of the new guidelines regarding social distancing, the number of parishioners that may attend each Mass is limited. Therefore, following a 4-Week Cycle, each Mass will be for certain areas of the parish.
Full details of this 4-Week Cycle will be displayed on all Church doors, on the parish website at www.desertmartinparish.com, and on local club and community group Facebook pages.
It is very important to note that the Sunday Obligation to attend Mass continues to be suspended.
In the church only families residing in the same household can sit together.
People are free to wear masks or face coverings at Mass if they wish.
Holy Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass as people leave.
Mass will be broadcast over the external speakers or you can watch Mass via the webcam (Coolcalm and Holy Rosary only). Those outside the church in their cars can receive Holy Communion once Mass is finished and the congregation has left the Church. Churches will be closed when the available seats are taken.
The safest place is still to remain at home.
VOLUNTEERS
Many thanks to those who have volunteered to assist in our Churches with implementing the many new guidelines at each Mass. More volunteers are very welcome.
READERS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Mindful that some Readers of the Word of God and Eucharistic Ministers may not be available to offer their services at this time, those who can are asked to please email the Parish Office as soon as possible giving name, address, and telephone number and the church they usually attend. Thank you very much. Email Address: desertmartinparish@gmail.com
DANNY McSTRAVOCK FUNDRAISING ONE-DAY CYCLE FOR S.T.E.P.S.
Earlier in the year I planned on doing a fundraising cycle in aid of mental health, in particular S.T.E.P.S. in Draperstown. Unfortunately due to Covid19 I was unable to complete the challenge and I decided to postpone the event. It was looking like I was going to have to wait until next year before being able to arrange an event. However, due to the struggles of all charities and in particular with S.T.E.P.S. over the period of this pandemic and the work they have been doing, I have decided to do a One-Day Cycle.
Thursday 10th September is World Suicide Prevention day. Unfortunately, it wasn’t possible to have the event that day, but on Saturday 12th September I will be attempting to Cycle from Dawn (6.30 am) to Dusk (8 pm) to raise money for S.T.E.P.S. mental health. Due to Covid19 regulations, I will be using a local 25 mile circuit – Draperstown, Tobermore, Magherafelt, Moneymore and back to Draperstown and repeating that throughout the day.
Thanks to everyone who has donated so far. If you would like to donate, please use the link below. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to go around houses due to current restrictions, so if anyone can’t make a donation online and would like to donate, please contact me or any of the family and we will arrange something. Thank you.
Link for donations: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/danny-mcstravock
DESERTMARTIN GAC
Lotto
17th August 2020 ~ Winning numbers – 8 11 19 22
£50 winner – Briege McGovern, Brackagh Lane
Jackpot – £2,250
Fixtures
U14 Boys Championship – Ballinderry V Desertmartin on Sunday 23rd August at 12 noon.
U18 Boys Championship – Desertmartin V Castledawson on Monday 24th at 7 pm.
U14 Boys Championship – Desertmartin V Lavey on Tuesday 25th at 7 pm.
SACRED HEART MESSENGER
The digital version of the September Messenger will be the last issue to be offered free of charge to non-subscribers. From October onwards, the digital edition will only be available to subscribers. A digital subscription costs just €15 per year and we hope you will decide to subscribe if you are not currently a subscriber. The September issue can be viewed on https://issuu.com/messengerpublications/docs/messenger_september
If you would like to set up a Subscription to ‘The Messenger’ and have it POSTED to you, contact Coordinator, Elizabeth Foley on 00353 87 230 9219 or email: e.foley@messenger.ie.
GROWTH IN PRAYER AND REFLECTIVE LIVING: DRUMALIS, LARNE
Commencing Monday, 14th September (online by Zoom). Due to the success of last year’s course, applications are now being accepted for the new intake of this one-year programme for those who want a closer relationship with God. Living out faith isn’t easy against the backdrop of our fast-paced, noisy and instantaneous culture. The Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living course aims to give you the tools and space to become attuned to God’s voice in the midst of the clamour. Taking place over 30 Monday Evenings from 7 pm – 9.30 pm by Zoom. When circumstances permit, the option to take part in the Drumalis Centre will also be available. For further information, please contact 028 2827 6455/2827 2196 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm) or email maura@drumalis.co.uk. Details are also available on the Drumalis website – http://www.drumalis.co.uk. See Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3JY2lChUU4&t=36s
DERRY YOUTH COMMUNITY
A faith-based Gap Year opportunity for young adults aged between 18 – 25, is now open for applications for the year starting September 2020. DYC offers the opportunity to live in community, to develop and be formed in faith and be involved in youth ministry in parishes. The three main aspects of DYC are: Accompaniment, Community and Encounter. If you are interested in this Gap Year or would like some more information, please email: dyc@derrydiocese.org
ONLINE YOUTH PROGRAMMES
To access a wide variety of initiatives and activities by Derry Diocesan Youth, visit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerryDiocesanYouth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derryyouth/
MATT TALBOT PRAYER SOCIETY – Praying for those suffering from Addiction
On the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Eugene’s Cathedral launched the Matt Talbot Prayer Society. This Prayer Society has been created to pray for people who are suffering from any form of addiction, to pray for those recovering from addiction, and to pray for all those affected by addiction, especially family members. As we know addiction takes many forms from alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, to other less acknowledged addictions.
To join the Matt Talbot Prayer Society, you are invited to enrol the name of the person to be prayed for and the addiction from which we are praying that they will be freed. Those enrolled will be prayed for specifically every day by members of the Matt Talbot Prayer Society. Mass will be offered for those enrolled on the first Monday of every month in St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, at 7.30 pm. You will also receive an enrolment card to enable you to join in the prayer. To enrol someone in the Matt Talbot Prayer Society, please phone St. Eugene’s Cathedral on 028 7126 2894 or email steugenes@btconnect.com or private message St. Eugene’s Cathedral Facebook page.
THE NET – JULY/AUGUST 2020
With the Covid-19 restrictions still in place, the July-August edition of ‘The Net’ is only available on the Diocesan website – https://www.derrydiocese.org/news/the-net-july-august-2020. However, the publication will be available again in parishes when the restrictions are lifted. For inclusion of your faith related news in future editions just email: editorthenet15@gmail.com
Coverage in this two month edition includes:
- Youth News – summer programmes, youth ministry scholarship and leadership opportunities
- Sacramental joy for Bellaghy and Limavady children
- Fan the Flame 2020
- ‘End of School Year’ Mass celebrations
- SEARCH lockdown Rosary reaches into many homes
- Youth reporters reflect on upcoming beatification of Italian teenager and amazing Diocesan youth activities
- Pope John Paul II youth reflections
- Derry Youth Community recruiting
- Desertmartin family share lockdown experience
- Holy Family honoured in Newtownstewart Oratory
- College lockdown feature
- Funds needed to complete St. Pio House, Galliagh
- Fr. Columba CFR off on sabbatical
- Celebrating St Columba
- St. Francis’ Men’s Prayer & Friendship Group
- Special creation brings joy in time of sadness by Jeanette Gallagher
- An Bráthair Searlas – Irish section by Fr. Oliver Crilly
- Bishop Donal humbled by Community Service Award
- Parishioners share lockdown faith experience
- The love of Christ urges us on – Bishop Donal on return to public worship
- Leckpatrick parishioner, Oliver Barrett’s faith journey
- Bishop Francis Lagan RIP
- Bishop Donal reflects on Pope’s monthly prayer intentions
- Why conversations about ‘Black Lives Matter’ belong in classroom by Deirdre McElholm
- The Significance of Eucharistic Miracles by Fr. Stephen Quinn OCD
- A Word of God for your family life by Fr. Johnny Doherty CSsR
- Get ready to celebrate Season of Creation by Patricia McCormack
- Children’s Catechism Club by Veronica Harley
- Quiz Time with Lawrence