Bulletin: 17th October 2021

PARISH BULLETIN – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 17th October 2021

 

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

Holy Rosary Church:  Monday and Wednesday ~ 11 am.  Friday ~ 7.30 pm.

St. Mary’s Church, Coolcalm:  Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ~ 11 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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Fr. Peter Madden P.P. V.F.                                    

31 Sixtowns Road, Draperstown

Phone:  028 7962 8376

Email:  ballinascreenparish@gmail.com

 

Fr. Dermot McGirr C.C.

50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin

Telephone:  028 7963 2196

Email:  desertmartinparish@gmail.com

 

Fr. John Downey C.C.

36 Moneyneena Road

Telephone:  028 7962 8375

Email:  j.downey75@btinternet.com

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DEATHS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Please remember in your prayers:

 

Ellen Murray, Belfast and Moneyneena, and Ann Staunton, Mohill, Co. Leitrim who were buried during the week.

 

Brian McGuigan, Brendan McBride, Mickey McGlone and Briege McFlynn who died recently.

 

Mary Breen, Charlie Donnelly, Selina McElwee, Ignatius Crawley, Alphonsus Crawley, Margaret McWilliams, Minnie Ryan, Neal McNally, Ada Alice Gribbin and Samuel McGirr whose anniversaries occur at this time.

 

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BAPTISM

We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:

Matilda Mary McGeown, 16 Poet’s Walk, Bellaghy.

 

 

THANK YOU for your generous contributions to the Parish.

Last Week:

Sunday Collection/Priests’ Collection envelopes:  £1,009.00.

Restoration Fund envelopes:  £174.00.

 

Those who contribute with a church collection envelope, you are welcome to return them at any parish Mass or put them through the Parochial House letterbox at any time.  Thank you.

Thank you also to all parishioners who are supporting the Parish by direct debit.  Your contributions are appreciated very much.

 

ST. VINCENT de PAUL

If you would like to make a donation, please put it in an envelope marked ‘St. Vincent de Paul’ and put the envelope through the letterbox at the Parochial House.  Thank you.

 

AN AFTERNOON OF EXPLORATION – Understanding your Vocation

St. Eugene’s Cathedral is offering an afternoon of discussion and reflection on discerning vocation in our lives today Sunday, 17th October, at 3 pm.  Whether it’s your vocation to Diocesan Priesthood, Marriage, Single Life, Consecrated Life or Religious Life, we will discuss ways in which we can learn to discern and recognise the voice of God calling us to be prophets of the Gospel.  The venue is the Cathedral Hall, Windsor Terrace.  For further information, please contact St. Eugene’s Cathedral on 028 7126 2894 or email: steugenes@btconnect.co.uk.

 

KNOCKNAGIN HALL COMMITTEE

Desertmartin Walk for Health Group – due to colder weather and the darker evenings, we will look at morning or afternoon walks.  Watch the bulletin for details.

SPRED Group next meeting on Monday 18th October from 7 pm to 8.30 pm

Making Life Better, supported by the Public Health Agency.

Exercise on Tuesdays at 11.30 am with Thomasina.  Admission £4.

Line-Dancing on Wednesday 20th October at 7.30 pm.  Admission £4.

Mental Health Talk (Coming Out of Covid) presented by Hugo McOscar on Monday 25th October and Monday 8th November at 7.30 pm.

Crochet with Ceiline Bleeks on Tuesday 19th October from 7 pm to 9 pm.  £5 per Session.

Come along and join in any of the sessions for chat, fun, exercise and friendship.

Arts Care and the Public Health Agency with their Partners and Artists are delighted to host this very special 10th Anniversary of the ‘Here & Now’ Older People’s Arts & Well-being Festival.  The Festival this year will focus on the theme of ‘Life’s Road Trip.’

Living Well – A Tale To Tell:  An 8-week Dance and Movement Session will start on the 22nd October at 7 pm in Knocknagin Hall with facilitator Charmaine, a Dance Artist with Artscare.

The sessions will use dance and movement to help us feel good in both body and mind.  We will share stories, talk, laugh and move together to our favourite music.  Dancing is all about telling a story and that’s what we will do, exploring storytelling through dance, our stories, exploring what makes us feel good and smile.  So come along for a bit of fun with friends, dance and boogie and then sit back and relax with a cuppa and cake.

Due to Covid restrictions, it is important to register for sessions as numbers are Limited.  Contact Kathleen on 077 6427 7809, Anne on 028 7964 2711 or Olive on 078 8761 4094.

 

   SLIEVEGALLION COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL

Voluntary and Paid Positions at Slievegallion Community Pre-school.  As we are a Charity organisation, we are reaching out to our local and wider community for help and support in a number of areas.  These include our Management Committee, in particular Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary, or joining our fundraising committee (voluntary positions).  Maintenance work around our building and gardening duties in our Sensory garden (Voluntary and paid positions).  Please get in touch if you are interested in any of the above.  Contact us on 028 7930 1854 or send your details to slievegallioncommunityplaygroup.com or come along to our next meeting at the Pre-School on Thursday 11th November.

 

   PRECIOUS LIFE 

Precious Life will be holding a ‘Pro-Life Chain’ at Belfast City Hall on Saturday 23rd October at 2 pm to commemorate the second anniversary of abortion legislation in Northern Ireland.  For more information, please contact Precious Life on 028 9027 8484 or email info@preciouslife.com

 

DRAPERSTOWN LIBRARY

Free Rhythm and Rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers ages up to 4 years have recommenced on Fridays at 11.30 am.  BOOKING ESSENTIAL.  Please contact the library to book.

Adult Book Group on Tuesday 19th October at 7 pm.  Please contact the library to book a place in this group.

Two free Halloween craft sessions for children aged 4-8 years on Tuesday 26th October at 6 pm and Friday 29th October at 3.30 pmBOOKING ESSENTIAL as numbers are limited.  Please contact the library to book.

Library Opening Hours:  Tuesdays ~ 2 pm – 8 pm.  Fridays ~ 10 am – 1 pm and 1.30 pm to 5 pm.  Saturdays ~ 10 am – 1 pm and 1.30 pm – 4 pm.  Phone 028 7962 8249.

 

THE BIBLE AND THE VIRGIN MARY

Would you like to discover more about the Blessed Virgin Mary?  Fr. Kevin McElhennon is presenting a 12-week reflection and study on the role of Mary in our Faith, the role she plays in our lives today, and on understanding the Church teachings on our Blessed Mother, and how they are connected to Scripture.  Choice of evenings or mornings, from Wednesday 20th October (evening) / Thursday 21st October (morning).  Venue: Killyclogher Parish Hall.  Full details at: https://www.derrydiocese.org/news/the-bible-and-the-virgin-mary

Register your participation at info@cappaghparish.com or tel. 028 8224 3375.

 

COP26 ~ HEALTHY PLANET/ HEALTHY PEOPLE PETITION

Advocate on behalf of the most vulnerable, whose lives are devastated by the climate emergency.  Join with Pope Francis in appealing for urgent action on climate change.  Please sign the petition online before 28th October.  Go to thecatholicpetition.org

 

OUR FAITH – DEVELOPING WHAT WE WERE TAUGHT IN SCHOOL:

Was RE just a subject in school?  Would you like to really to understand it in practice?  Are you open to deepening your understanding of your Catholic Faith?  Do you want to better understand the Mass – the celebration to the Eucharist?  Would you like to explore, discuss and reflect upon issues and questions of faith, the Church, and how to link faith to your everyday life?  The Pathways Adult Faith Programme by Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne, addresses these questions and more.  This two-year faith development programme, delivered one Saturday per month from October to June is available either in-house at Drumalis or by Zoom video-conferencing.  For personal testimonies, full details and enrolment on the programme, visit: www.drumalis.co.uk/pathways

 

OCTOBER – MISSION MONTH

A series of presentations on Mission Today – what mission means in today’s society – will be available online by Zoom on the Tuesday and Thursday evenings of the month of October.  Each presentation is free and will consist of a short talk, discussion on the topic and a chance to ask questions.  For more information on the individual presentations, the speakers and to receive the Zoom links, visit derrydiocese.org/mission-month

 

KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 6th November from 10 am to 4 pm.  Free admission.  Great selection of unique homemade crafts – ideal Christmas presents!
Tel. 028 7962 7826 or email manager@kilcronaghan.co.uk for more details.

 

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND

Marriage Enrichment Weekend, 5th – 7th November, hosted by Catholic Marriage Encounter:  Restore Communication, Renew Commitment and Rekindle Romance.  This is an online experience (using Zoom), starting on the Friday evening at 8 pm and ending on the Sunday afternoon at 2.30 pm.  Full details on: www.marriageencounter.ie

 

DROMANTINE RETREAT CENTRE

The following Retreat and Workshop will be offered by Fr. Hugh Lagan SMA:

‘Broken Open’ Workshop – How difficult times can help us grow.  Friday 19th November at 5 pm to Sunday 21st November at 2 pm.  Cost £200 / €230.

For enquiries and reservations, tel. 028 3082 1964.  Email: admin@dromantineconference.com

 

DERRY DIOCESAN TRUST ~ ST. MARY’S PARISH, CREGGAN, DERRY

Is seeking a Part-Time Financial and Administrative Secretary.  10 hours per week with the possibility of extension to 15 hours per week (days/time to be agreed).  For application packs please contact:  Bishop’s House, St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP, tel. 028 7126 2302 or email:  payroll@derrydiocese.org.  Completed applications must be returned to Personnel, Bishop’s House, St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP or via email to payroll@derrydiocese.org no later than 5 pm on 18th October.

 

DERRY DIOCESAN TRUST

Faith Formation Coordinator in Banagher and Claudy Parishes.  3-year Fixed Term Contract (possibility of extension).  For application packs, please contact:  Bishop’s House, St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP, telephone 028 7126 2302 or email:  payroll@derrydiocese.org.  Completed applications must be returned to Personnel, Bishop’s House, St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP or via email to payroll@derrydiocese.org no later than 5 pm on 22nd October.

Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  We welcome applications from all men and women and from members of all communities.

 

DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2022 

Although mindful of all the uncertainties we face at this time, the Pilgrimage Director and staff have begun planning for a return to Lourdes in early summer 2022.  While it is still too early to provide details, it is intended that the date and duration will be as in recent years and hopefully these will be confirmed and announced by the end of 2021.  We ask for the prayers of the people of the diocese so that, by the grace of God and intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes, we may return to Lourdes once more.

 

PARISH ANNIVERSARY MASS

If parishioners in Desertmartin and Ballinascreen wish to have their loved one prayed for at the 11 am Mass in Coolcalm or the 7.30 pm Mass in Holy Rosary on 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 with the name and address of your deceased loved one.  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.

 

COOLCALM AND KEENAUGHT OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER

St. Mary’s, Coolcalm, will be open for private prayer and to light candles this week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and FRIDAY from 11 am to 2 pm.

St. Patrick’s, Keenaught, will be open for private prayer and to light candles this week on Thursday and FRIDAY from 11 am to 2 pm.

You must wear a face covering while entering and leaving the church.  Also, please use hand sanitiser at the door.  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.  Do not sit on a seat where a card has been left behind.  Thank you.

 

NUMBERS ATTENDING SUNDAY MASSES IN KEENAUGHT AND COOLCALM

In Desertmartin and Ballinascreen anyone may attend Sunday Mass inSt. Patrick’s, Keenaught; St. Columba’s, Straw; St. Eugene’s, Moneyneena and Holy Rosary, Draperstown.

The 2-week townland area rota continues in St. Mary’s, Coolcalm for Sunday Masses.

 

SYNODAL PROCESS – WALKING TOGETHER

In these days, the Catholic Church throughout the world and in Ireland is beginning a series of conversations about what God wants of his people at this time.  These conversations are often referred to as a Synodal Process.  ‘Synodal’ comes from a Greek word which means ‘walking together’.  This weekend marks the official launch of the Synod by Pope Francis in Rome.  Over the next couple of weeks Bishop Donal will launch the process in our own diocese and more information will follow.  Please say each day in your prayers the following prayer for the success of the Synodal Process which is both old and new.

 

PRAYER FOR THE SYNOD

We stand before you, Holy Spirit,
as we gather together in your name.

With you alone to guide us,
make yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go
and how we are to pursue it.

We are weak and sinful;
do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path
nor partiality influence our actions.

Let us find in you our unity
so that we may journey together to eternal life
and not stray from the way of truth
and what is right.

All this we ask of you,
who are at work in every place and time,
in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever.
Amen.

To learn more about the Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland, please view

www.catholicbishops.ie/synod

 

 

 

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