Bulletin: 3rd April 2022

PARISH BULLETIN – 5^th Sunday of Lent – 3^rd April 2022

 

SUNDAY MASSES NEXT WEEKEND

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]

 

LENT DAILY MASS TIMES FOR THIS WEEK

 

Holy Rosary Church:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ~ 7 am; Friday ~ 7.30 pm.

 

St. Eugene’s Church, Moneyneena:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ~ 11 am.

 

St. Mary’s Church, Coolcalm:  Monday, Wednesday and Thursday ~ 7.30 pm; Friday ~ 11 am.  There will be NO 7.30 pm Mass on Tuesday evening.

 

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:

 

Paddy Bradley, Cahore.  His Funeral Mass will be today, Sunday, at 1 pm in Straw.

Mickey Connolly, Moyard.  His Funeral Mass will be on Monday at 11 am in Sixtowns.

 

Mary O’Hagan, 11 Curr Road and Fr. Paddy O’Kane, Derry and Culdaff who were buried during the week.

 

Kathleen Mayberry, Oliver Gormley, Patsy McGuigan, Dunmurry Road who died recently.

 

Mary Josephine McGovern, John Shaw, Minnie Shaw, Francis Shaw and John McGovern whose anniversaries occur at this time.

 

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THANK YOU for your generous contributions to the Parish.

Last Week:

Sunday Collection/Priests’ Collection envelopes:  £595.00.

Clerical Education Collection envelopes:  £25.00  (total so far:  £446.00)

 

 

 

PARISH LENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES

Evenings of Love and Forgiveness will be held:

today Sunday 3^rd April at 5 pm in Holy Rosary Church and

next Sunday 10^th April at 5 pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Keenaught.

All present will reflect on our sinfulness and our need to say sorry to God and to each other.  During this special Evening of Forgiveness, after we have recited together an Act of Sorrow, you will be invited to come forward to say to a priest, ‘I am sorry for my sins’.

The priest will give you absolution and you will return to your seat for the rest of the Penitential Service.

We hope that many people will see in this ‘Evening of Love and Forgiveness’ an opportunity to participate in the sacramental life of the church and help us all to prepare for Holy Week and Easter with renewed vigour and faith.

 

 

 

KNOCKNAGIN HALL COMMITTEE

SPRED Group:  Next Meeting on Monday 11^th April at 7.30 pm.

Chair Exercises with Thomasina on Tuesday 5^th April at 10 am.

Bowling Club has recommenced on Tuesday evenings, 8 pm – 10 pm.  New members welcome.  Why not come along and have a go.

Line Dancing with Thomasina on Wednesday 6^th April at 7.30 pm.

Flower Arranging with Mary on Friday 8^th April.  Easter wreath or Table arrangement.  Admission £5.  Still some places available.  Contact any of the phone numbers below for list of materials required.

Easter Monday:  Social Dancing returns dancing from 9 pm to 12 midnight.  Music by Michael Mawhinney.  Admission £7.

Contact Kathleen: 077 6427 7809, Anne:  028 7964 2711, Olive:  078 8761 4094.

EARLY REGISTERING WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

 

SLIEVE GALLION ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

The group is resuming activities shortly and would like to hear from all previous members and anyone who would be interested in joining the group.  Membership is open to anyone over 55 and includes various activities, day trips and holidays.  Contact Chris on 075 4601 0560.

 

KILCRONAGHAN ACTIVITY CENTRE

Watercolour Painting Masterclass with George Gourley, a 4-week set of classes commencing Monday 9^th May, 10 am – 12 noon.  Suitable for all abilities, all materials supplied.  Numbers are restricted and must be pre-booked.

Energy Efficiency in the Home (NEA NI) on Monday 4^th April, 11 am – 12.30 pm.  This informative talk will include low cost/no cost top tips, advice and support, and how some simple changes to day-to-day activities in your home could make a big difference to household bills, essential as we’re at a time when many household budgets are already stretched thin.  This is a Free event but places Must be booked as numbers are limited.

All enquiries and to book your place on either event, Text: 078 2196 3749 or Email: manager@kilcronaghan.co.uk

 

HEALING SUNDAY, FRANCISCAN FRIARY, ROSSNOWLAGH

Healing Sunday Service will be on this Sunday, 3^rd April, and on the first Sunday of every month going forward.  Rosary is at 2.45 pm followed by Mass/Healing Service at 3 pm.  Confessions are from 2 pm – 5 pm.  Everyone is welcome.

 

EASTER ADORATION – ST. PATRICK’S COLLEGE 

St. Patrick’s College Choir invite you to its Easter Adoration on Thursday 7^th April at 7 pm in St. Mary’s Chapel, Maghera.  Keynote speaker, Meabh Carlin will share her testimony before adoration begins.

 

HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS

The next Holy Hour for Vocations will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan, on Friday 8^th April from 8 pm – 9 pm.  Everyone is welcome to attend in person or to follow the Holy Hour on the parish webcam at http://www.cregganchapel.com/webcam.html

 

MASS IN HONOUR OF ST. PIO OF PIETRELCINA on Monday 11^th April at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary.

 

EASTER RETREAT AT SMA DROMANTINE RETREAT CENTRE

Easter Retreat from Wednesday 13^th April at 5 pm – Easter Sunday 17^th April at 9 am.  This will be an opportunity for quiet reflection as we celebrate the ceremonies of the Easter Triduum.  It begins with the Seder Meal on the Wednesday and ends with Dawn Mass and Easter breakfast.  Cost (including accommodation and meals) £340/€400.  Tel. 028 3082 1964 or email: admin@dromantineconference.com

 

DROMANTINE CENTRE NEW WORKSHOPS

Bookings now open for these workshops:  HELLO YOU ~ Finding the joy, purpose and happiness you deserve.  Saturday 9^th April, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm.  NO VISIBLE SCAR ~ Comfort for those bereaved during the pandemic.  Friday 20^th May at 5 pm – Sunday 22^nd May at 2 pm.  ALONE TOGETHER ~ Finding our way back to connection.  Saturday 18^th June, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm.  THE LONG GOODBYE ~ Practical advice for caregivers of people living with dementia.  Friday 19^th August at 5 pm – Sunday 21^st August at 2 pm.  WHEN IT IS DARKEST ~ Understanding suicide.  Saturday 24^th September, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm.  CHURCH ABUSE:  A UNIQUE BETRAYAL ~ A call to listen, a call to action, a call to change.  Friday 4^th November at 5 pm – Sunday 6^th November at 2 pm.  The Workshop Facilitator is Fr. Hugh Lagan SMA, priest and chartered clinical psychologist who has led retreats, workshops and trainings internationally on psychological and spiritual well-being, positive change, trauma, mental health and resilience.  Please contact Jacinta or Louisa to reserve your place:  Phone 028 3082 1964 or email admin@dromantineconference.com.

 

ANAM CARA DONEGAL

Anam Cara Donegal, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Thursday 14^th April at 7.15 pm in the Raddison Blu, Letterkenny.  This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.  We also offer an online service.  Please contact us on 085 288 8888 or info@anamcara.ie for further information.

 

THE DERRY DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL CENTRE

The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, working in Partnership with Saint Mary’s University, Twickenham, offers the Masters in Catholic School Leadership.  This is a post-graduate degree dedicated to the professional development and spiritual formation of Catholic school leaders.  It is a great opportunity for those currently in leadership roles and those who aspire to, or have an interest in, leadership roles within the Catholic School system.  The Derry Centre to date has 42 graduates and 30 more students at different stages of the programme.  Applications for the Autumn intake close on 30^th September 2022.  If you require any further information, please contact the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre on 028 7126 4087 or email tferry@derrydiocese.org.

 

DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2022

The Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will resume this year, from 3^rd to 8^th July.  Cost:  £689 per person sharing, with single room supplement £150.  Price includes flights, transfers and full board.  The pilgrimage will be suitable for pilgrims who do not require medical, nursing or personal assistance as, unfortunately, this cannot be provided this year.  The intentions of the sick of the diocese can be taken to Lourdes.  The Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, will be open for enquires and application forms on Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 am – 1 pm from 3^rd March.  Tel:  028 7126 0293 or email derrypilgrim@outlook.com.

 

PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA

Escorted group Pilgrimage.  7 nights departing from Dublin with 20 kgs check-in-bag.  Staying in 4 Star Styler Hotel with breakfast, lunch and evening meal each day.  Excursion to Santarem, guided tour of Aljustrel and sights relating to the apparitions in the surrounding area.  Cost: £679 per person sharing.  For more information, contact Bridie Gallagher on 028 2564 4181.  Pick up Points:  Oak Leaf Restaurant, Castledawson Roundabout and Ballymena.

 

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  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

 

THE NET – MARCH 2022

Sharing the fruits of the faith in the Derry Diocese, the March 2022 edition of ‘The Net’ is now available on the Diocesan website – https://www.derrydiocese.org/publications/the-net/the-net-march-2022.pdf

For coverage of faith stories just email editorthenet15@gmail.com.

Coverage in this edition includes:

• Youth of Derry Diocese urged to get involved in Synodal sessions

• Claudy youth enthusiastic at Synod Listening Sessions

• Young souls enjoying fun and faith chats at Anam Óg

• Celebrating 15^th Pope John Paul II Awards

• Sod cutting for new Faughanvale school

• Children’s Catechism Club – C3 by Veronica Harley

• Young writers share thoughts on…

  *Lenten promises

*Forgiveness overcoming hatred

*Pope Francis’ reflection on The Beatitudes

*Inspiring example of female saints

*Christian Unity

• Heritage exhibition launched in Camus Parish by Hollie Frystal

• Bellaghy OpenDoor Cafe and Synodal Journey building community again

• Synodal sessions underway in parishes across Diocese

• Faughanvale auction raises over £36K for Trócaire

• St. Patrick blessing for Three Patrons memorial oak saplings

• ‘Behold Your Mother’ Retreat deepens appreciation of Our Lady by Aoife O’Neill

• Greenlough Centenarian stays true to the Rosary

• When you surrender everything to God, everything is so much easier – Sharon Gorman shares her faith story

• Great sadness over death of Derry Cursillista, Eamon McCamphill

• You won’t have life to the fullest without Christ in your life – Michael McCaul shares vocation story

• Diocesan Year of Vocations

• Holy Hour seeking labourers for the harvest

• ‘Going on for the Church’ by Fr. John McLaughlin ssc

•  Derry men continue support of public Rosary

•  May Rosary at the Grottos

• Rosary Campaign for peace in the world

• Lenten message from Bishop Donal

• Keep human dignity to the fore when taking difficult bioethical decisions by Marie Lindsay

• Lent – Decision Time? by Fr. Johnny Doherty CSsR

• Lent…Chocolate…Fair Trade by Patricia McCormack

• Derry Lenten support sought for Zimbabweans facing huge challenge

• Walking through Holy Week – A day retreat

• Lenten spiritual preparations

• Diary Dates

• Long Tower features in BBC ‘Pilgrimage’ series

• Who do you say I am? – Thoughts on Jesus from across the Diocese

• Saints we celebrate in March by Bishop Donal

• Lúireach Phádraig – Irish section by Fr. Oliver Crilly

• The Conservative who preached liberation by Fr. Stephen Quinn ocd

• People, places and Patrician sites by Vera McFadden

• The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis – Book Review by Aoife O’Neill

• Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul

• Quiz Time with Lawrence