Bulletin: 24th October 2021

PARISH BULLETIN – Mission Sunday – 24^th 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:

 

Margaret McBride, 51 Luney Road, and Charlie Kelly, Derrynoyd, who were buried during the week.

 

Willie O’Kane, Carnlough, brother of Mary Moran, Drumsamney; Brigid Buckley, Offaly; and Sharon Cameron who died during the week.

 

Ellen Murray, Ann Staunton, Brian McGuigan, Brendan McBride, Mickey McGlone and Briege McFlynn who died recently.

 

Aiden Quinn whose First Anniversary occurs at this time.

 

Alphonsus Shaw whose anniversary occurs at this time.

 

Terence McKay’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 28^th October.  Contact Donna on 077 1276 7575 for more details.

 

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BAPTISM

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

Brandon Micheál O’Hagan, 1 Crocknamohill Road.

 

 

THANK YOU for your generous contributions to the Parish.

Last Week:

Sunday Collection/Priests’ Collection envelopes:  £1,194.00.

Restoration Fund envelopes:  £107.00.

 

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.

 

 

KNOCKNAGIN HALL COMMITTEE

Desertmartin Walk for Health Group will meet in the hall on Monday 25^th October at 6.45 pm.  Due to colder weather and the darker evenings we will look at morning or afternoon walks.

SPRED Group next meeting on Monday 25^th 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.

Line-Dancing on Wednesday 27^th October at 7.30 pm.

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

Crochet with Ceiline Bleeks on Tuesday 26^th 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 10^th 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 started on 22^nd 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 11^th November.

 

   ST. COLM’S HIGH SCHOOL DRAW 2021

The High School’s 10 Week Draw is back on again.  Please sign up with any pupil for a chance to win.  All support is greatly appreciated.

 

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

 

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 20^th October (evening) / Thursday 21^st 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 28^th October.  Go to thecatholicpetition.org

 

KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 6^th 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.

 

ANAM CARA NORTHERN IRELAND

Anam Cara Northern Ireland, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening for bereaved parents living with no surviving children on Tuesday 2^nd November at 7 pm.  This is a free online event.  If you would like to join us, please get in touch on info@anamcara.ie or tel. 028 9521 3120.

 

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND

Marriage Enrichment Weekend, 5^th – 7^th 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 19^th November at 5 pm to Sunday 21^st November at 2 pm.  Cost £200 / €230.

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

 

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 in:  St. 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

 

 

STRESS CONTROL ONLINE  

Stress is a normal reaction to the rapidly changing and uncertain times we are all living in at the moment.  If you are feeling a bit more stressed than usual and would like to learn some great ways, free-of-charge, to deal with common problems like anxiety, depression, panicky feelings, poor sleep and poor wellbeing then come along to our online Stress Control class.  ‘Stress Control’ is a six-session cognitive-behavioural therapy class used extensively in community-settings by the NHS (UK) and HSE (Ireland) and across the world.  You can find out more here: https://ni.stresscontrol.org/

As you can’t come to a regular Stress Control class due to the current circumstances, Stress Control will come to you and live stream the sessions.  Each session will be available on the YouTube channel from 9 am and will be 62 hours after the start time.  The sessions will be led by Dr. Jim White, consultant clinical psychologist, who created the class and who has taught most of the NHS (UK) and HSE (Ireland) trainers who would normally be running classes across the country.

To take part:

 

1. Go to https://ni.stresscontrol.org/ where you can learn more about the class and get the dates. Everything you need to successfully complete the class – the booklets, self-assessment, relaxation and mindfulness – can be found in the ‘Free zone’.  If you can, please read, and start working on, the booklets in the ‘Preparing for the course’ section before Session 1.

2. On the homepage, click on the ‘Stress Control Online’ link to access our YouTube channel where the classes will be available to view at the scheduled times. If you click the ‘Subscribe’ button on our YouTube page (free), you will receive notifications when a new session is available.  You can also follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdCfzKgmXbB30baWLv6L5-g

3. The session will begin exactly on time, so make sure you are there from the start. Sessions run for about 90 minutes and there will be a 10-minute break in the middle.

4. Each session is one piece of the jigsaw in tackling your Stress. By coming to each class, the jigsaw will form, and the big picture can emerge, making you better able to handle your stress.  This is cognitive-behavioural therapy so it is crucial you practice the skills you will learn between sessions.

Life is very hard for us just now and there are no easy solutions or magic cures, but, with hard work and determination, we can boost our resilience to cope with these difficult times and come out the other end stronger. Please pass this on to anyone who you think might benefit from the class.