PARISH BULLETIN – TRINITY SUNDAY – 12th June 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]
WEEKDAY MASSES
St. Mary’s Church, Coolcalm: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ~ 11 am.
Holy Rosary Church: Monday and Wednesday ~ 11 am; Friday ~ 7.30 pm.
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:
Michael O’Hagan, Melbourne, Australia who died during the week.
Margaret Kearney, Patricia Glackin, Martin Murray, Pearly Burns and Baby Henry Gray who died recently.
Joe Martin whose First Anniversary occurs at this time.
Kevin Donnelly, Dympna Connery, Joe McCluskey, Paddy Kelly, Dan McElhennon, Charlie Donnelly, James McNicholl, Frank Henry, Agnes McBride and Geraldine Bradley 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: £730.60.
Restoration Fund envelopes: £660.00.
FOUND
Silver coloured house key with green fob found in Keenaught car park last week. Contact Parish Office Wednesday or Thursday.
UNIVERSAL SYNOD
Pentecost Sunday has been designated as a Day of Prayer in Thanksgiving for the Diocesan Phase of the Universal Synod.
A National Pre-Synodal Assembly will take place in Athlone on Saturday 18th June, when Diocesan delegates and other participating groups will gather to prepare the national synthesis. They would appreciate prayers for a day of courageous listening, meaningful
sharing and a renewed commitment to being a missionary Church. See www.synod.ie for more details.
KNOCKNAGIN HALL COMMITTEE
Upcoming activities in June:
Knit and Natter Class continues on Tuesdays from 7 pm – 8.30 pm. Anyone who has knitted or crochet baby hats for the Neonatal Unit in Antrim Area Hospital please bring them to the Hall on Tuesday 14th June.
Safeguarding Training: A 3 hour session costs £15. If you or any group is interested, please register as soon as possible so a date can be confirmed. Contact Kathleen: 077 6427 7809, Anne: 028 7964 2711, Olive: 078 8761 4094.
SPRED Group: Next Meeting on Monday 20th June at 7.30 pm.
Chair Exercises with Thomasina continue on Tuesday mornings at 10 am.
Line Dancing Classes continue on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 pm.
Sarsfield’s Band and Div. 30 offers its sincere sympathy and condolence to the Devlin family on the death of Celine Devlin, Magherafelt.
The Winner of the May Draw was ticket No. 77, £50 to Laurence Carmichael, Magherafelt. Draw takes place every month, cost £1 per month or £12 for the year. £50 prize drew every month. Tickets can be got from any Band or Div. member,
Band Practice continues on Thursday nights at 8 pm – 9 pm. New members always welcome.
TIRGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Saturday 25th June ~ Adrian Knight, Comedy Hypnotist. Tickets £20 available from any member of the committee. Ticket includes light supper.
SLIEVE GALLION ACTIVE RETIREMENT
There will be a registration meeting in St. Mary’s Hall, Knocknagin, Desertmartin for anyone wishing to join the group on Monday 13th June at 8 pm. All members must be registered to take part in any trips or activities. Contact Chris on 075 4601 0560.
BLESSING OF GRAVES 2022 – 9th / 10th JULY
DESERTMARTIN AND BALLINASCREEN
Blessing of Graves in Moneyneena Graveyard on Saturday 9th July after the 5 pm Vigil Mass in St. Eugene’s, Moneyneena.
Blessing of Graves in Keenaught Graveyard on Saturday 9th July after the 6.30 pm Vigil Mass in St. Patrick’s, Keenaught.
Please Note: No 6.15 pm Vigil Mass in Holy Rosary on Saturday 9th July.
Blessing of Graves in Sixtowns Graveyard on Sunday 10th July after the 11 am Mass in St. Patrick’s, Sixtowns.
Blessing of Graves in Straw Graveyard on Sunday 10th July at 2 pm.
Blessing of Graves in Coolcalm Graveyard on Sunday 10th July at 3 pm.
Blessing of Graves in Old Keenaught Graveyard on Sunday 10th July at 4.30 pm.
BALLINASCREEN PARISH SUMMER DRAW
Ballinascreen Five Week Summer Parish Draw, with a total prize fund of £8,000, will be held again this year from Saturday 16th July to Saturday 13th August. Further details will be in next week’s bulletin.
BALLINASCREEN EARLY YEARS
Pre-pre-school places available from September in Ballinascreen Early Years, Sunshine Room. If your child will be 3 years old between 2nd July 2022 and 1st July 2023, please ring 078 4059 5382 or message its Facebook page to discuss the options available for your child.
THERESA’S FUNDRAISER
Fundraiser will take place on Friday 24th June at 8 pm in The Shepherd’s Rest. Music by D.J. Bosco. Buffet will be served. Raffle and Disco. All proceeds will be in aid of Antrim Hospital ICU and the Emergency Department. Tickets now on sale. Please contact Cherisse on 075 4736 1948.
VOCATIONS
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 info@vocations.ie
DERRY DIOCESE JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Financial & Administrative Secretary, 12 hours per week (1 year fixed term contract with possibility of extension) in Parish of Coleraine, Co. Derry. Closing date 4.30 pm on Wednesday 15th June. For a job description and application form, please Write: Personnel, Derry Diocesan Office, St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP; Email: payroll@derrydiocese.org or Telephone: 028 7126 2302.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS
Is gambling affecting your life? Perhaps we can help. Call us on 028 7135 1329.
DROMANTINE SUNDAY, SMA OPEN DAY AND FAMILY FUN DAY
Sunday 12th June from 1 pm – 5.30 pm. £5 admission for each car (regardless of the number of occupants in the car). Tel. 028 3082 1964 for more information. Everyone welcome.
SCRIPTURE SUMMER SCHOOL AT KNOCK SHRINE
From Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th June. Theme: ‘Walking the Synodal Pathway Together’, facilitated by Mr. Sean Goan and Fr. Kieran O’Mahony OSA. We are delighted to bring you this year’s Scripture Summer School in association with Tarsus Scripture School. In order to facilitate people from all over the country and further afield, we are delighted to offer participants the option of taking part online or in-person. Beginning Thursday 16th June at 9.30 am and finishing on Saturday 18th June at 1 pm. Location (if attending in-person): St. John’s Welcome Centre, Knock Shrine. Booking fee: €40. Bookings must be completed online at www.knockshrine.ie/scripture_summer_school *Please note you will need to select the option to either attend online or in-person at the time of booking.
DROMANTINE CENTRE NEW WORKSHOPS
Bookings now open for these workshops: HELLO YOU ~ Finding the joy, purpose and happiness you deserve. 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.
LOUGH DERG
Lough Derg Three Day Pilgrimage runs from Wednesday1st June until 15th August (Saturday 13th August is the final day to begin the Pilgrimage). Cost €80. Booking advised. Concessions available for students, seniors and groups. All booking information, including information on organised parish groups, at www.loughderg.org, email info@loughderg.org or telephone 00353 71 9861518. Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co. Donegal, F94 N289.
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.
IRISH CHURCH MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL
The Irish Church Music Association is resuming its Summer School in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare on Thursday 14th July and Friday 15th July. They resume their ‘in person’ Summer School with two days of workshops this year. Dr. John O’Keeffe and Ronan McDonagh will be guest presenters on Thursday 14th July.
MASTERS IN CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP INFORMATION SESSION
The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, working in Partnership with St. 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. An Information Session on the Masters Programme will take place via ZOOM on Monday 13th June at 3.30pm. If you would like to attend this session, please email tferry@derrydiocese.org.
HIGHER DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA IN PASTORAL LITURGY
The National Centre for Liturgy at Maynooth University invites applicants for this blended learning course which will combine online modules with some on-campus learning. For more details, please log onto www.maynoothcollege.ie/courses. Closing date for applications is 9th September. Course will commence on 23rd September.
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.