PARISH BULLETIN – PALM SUNDAY – 10th April 2022
SUNDAY MASSES NEXT WEEKEND
EASTER VIGIL MASS
Holy Rosary, Draperstown: 7.30 pm [webcam]
St. Patrick’s, Keenaught: 8 pm
EASTER 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]
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, Mickey Connolly, Michael Diamond, Danny Magill, Mary O’Hagan, Fr. Paddy O’Kane, Kathleen Mayberry, Oliver Gormley, Patsy McGuigan, who died recently.
Jack Wright, whose First Anniversary occurs at this time.
Teresa Kelly, Michael Toner, Patricia Higgins, Seamus Donnelly, Ignatius Murray, Joseph O’Hagan, Anna O’Hagan, Mary McGuigan, John McGovern, James Walls, Henry Walls, Peter McGovern, Frank O’Hagan, Michael Higgins and Declan McGirr 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: £775.80.
Restoration Fund envelopes: £427.00.
Clerical Education Collection envelopes: £22.00 (total so far: £468.00)
TRÓCAIRE
Please return Trócaire boxes or donations for Trócaire to the churches at the Holy Week ceremonies or at the Easter Masses.
PARISH LENT PENITENTIAL SERVICE
Evening of Love and Forgiveness will be held today Sunday 10th 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.
HOLY WEEK ~ DESERTMARTIN AND BALLINASCREEN
Monday 11th April:
Mass at 7 am in Holy Rosary.
Mass at 11 am in St. Eugene’s, Moneyneena
Mass in Honour of St. Pio of Pietrelcina at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary. Rosary and novena prayers from 7.10 pm. Confessions from 6.30 pm.
Tuesday 12th April:
Mass at 7 am in Holy Rosary.
Mass at 11 am in St. Eugene’s, Moneyneena.
Mass at 7.30 pm in St. Mary’s, Coolcalm. Confessions from 6.30 pm.
Wednesday 13th April:
Mass at 7 am in Holy Rosary.
Mass at 11 am in St. Eugene’s, Moneyneena.
Mass at 7.30 pm in St. Mary’s, Coolcalm.
Holy Thursday 14th April:
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 5 pm in St. Eugene’s, Moneyneena.
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 5 pm in St. Patrick’s, Sixtowns.
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary.
Adoration at the Altar of Repose in Holy Rosary until 9.30 pm.
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30 pm in St. Mary’s, Coolcalm.
Adoration at the Altar of Repose in St. Mary’s until 9.30 pm.
Good Friday 15th April:
Morning Prayer in St. Mary’s, Coolcalm at 10 am. Confessions after Morning Prayer until 11.30 am.
Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 3 pm in Holy Rosary, followed by Confessions.
Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 3 pm in St. Patrick’s, Keenaught.
Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 7.30 pm in St. Mary’s, Coolcalm.
Stations of the Cross at 7.30 pm in St. Columba’s, Straw.
Holy Saturday 16th April:
Morning Prayer in St. Mary’s, Coolcalm at 10 am. Confessions after Morning Prayer until 11.30 am.
Confessions in Holy Rosary from 12 noon to 1 pm.
Easter Vigil at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary.
Easter Vigil at 8 pm in St. Patrick’s, Keenaught.
Easter Sunday 17th April:
Mass at 9 am in St. Columba’s, Straw.
Mass at 10 am in St. Mary’s, Coolcalm.
Mass at 11 am in St. Patrick’s, Sixtowns.
Mass at 12 noon in Holy Rosary.
HEALTH NOTICE
While all church seats are now available, we ask please that when attending any church service that:
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You wear a face mask
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You sanitize your hands as you enter and leave the Church
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Overcrowding in any seat be avoided.
KNOCKNAGIN HALL COMMITTEE
SPRED Group: Next Meeting on Monday 11th April at 7.30 pm.
Chair Exercises with Thomasina on Tuesday 12th 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 13th April at 7.30 pm.
Easter Monday 18th April: 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 9th 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 4th 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
TIRGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sunday 29th May ~ Tirgan Hall Big Breakfast and Hill Walk. Breakfast served from 9 am, registration for hill walk from 8.45am. £10 breakfast and hill walk. Breakfast £7.50.
Sunday 5th June ~ Kids mini tractor/bike run at 11 am. £5 per child.
Saturday 25th June ~ Adrain Knight, Comedy Hypnotist. Ticket details to follow.
EASTER RETREAT AT SMA DROMANTINE RETREAT CENTRE
Easter Retreat from Wednesday 13th April at 5 pm – Easter Sunday 17th 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
DIVINE MERCY NOVENA
Divine Mercy Novena, prayed for the nine days from Good Friday (15th April) until the first Saturday of Easter (23rd April), leading into Divine Mercy Sunday (24th April). For those who would like to join in the Novena but do not have a Novena Prayer Card, it can be accessed on: https://divinemercy.life/the-divine-mercy-novena/ .
VOCATIONS
‘It is to the glory of my Father that you should bear much fruit and then you will be my disciples.’ Are you being called to love the Lord and his people as a diocesan priest? If considering such a vocation, contact your local priest or Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. Pat O’Hagan, P.P. Moville at pgoh2111@gmail.com or email the National Vocations Office info@vocations.ie
ROSARY AT THE GROTTOS
The Rosary will be prayed for peace in the world each day during May at hundreds of grottos around Ireland. For more details including the list of grottos please visit www.coastalrosaryireland.ie
DROMANTINE CENTRE NEW WORKSHOPS
Bookings now open for these workshops: HELLO YOU ~ Finding the joy, purpose and happiness you deserve. Friday 20th May at 5 pm – Sunday 22nd May at 2 pm. ALONE TOGETHER ~ Finding our way back to connection. Saturday 18th June, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm. THE LONG GOODBYE ~ Practical advice for caregivers of people living with dementia. Friday 19th August at 5 pm – Sunday 21st August at 2 pm. WHEN IT IS DARKEST ~ Understanding suicide. Saturday 24th 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 4th November at 5 pm – Sunday 6th 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 14th 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.
DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG ~ FRIDAY 24TH – SUNDAY 26TH JUNE
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Friday 24th June – Sunday 26th June. Bishop McKeown will lead the pilgrimage and invites you to join him. Booking is essential, so please contact the Diocesan Catechetical Centre. Tel: 028 7126 4087 or Email: lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org. Cost is £80, which includes return transport from St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry.
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 30th 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 3rd to 8th 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 3rd 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.