Bulletin: 10th July 2022

PARISH BULLETIN – 15^th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME – 10^th July 2022

 

SUNDAY MASSES NEXT WEEKEND

VIGIL MASS

St. Eugene’s, Moneyneena:                 5 pm

Holy Rosary, Ballinascreen:                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, Ballinascreen:                   12 noon [webcam]

 

 

WEEKDAY MASSES THIS COMING WEEK

St. Mary’s Church, Coolcalm:  Thursday and Friday ~ 11 am.

 

Holy Rosary Church:  Monday, Tuesday 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 McLaughlin, Cookstown and Anna McWilliams, Magherafelt who were buried during the week.

 

Baby Bobby O’Hagan, Leo Friel, Harry McCann and Brendan O’Kane who died recently.

 

Philomena Toner whose First Anniversary occurs at this time.

 

Martie Ferguson, Tony Duffy, Kathleen O’Neill, Francis Murphy, Barney McGovern, John Hughes, Elizabeth Hughes, Henry McBride, Dan Kerr, James Doyle, Henry McBride, Danny Donnelly, Andy McCullagh and Molly Mullan whose anniversaries occur at this time.

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There will be No 11 am Mass on Tuesday 12^th July in St. Mary’s Church, Coolcalm.  It will be celebrated in Holy Rosary Church, Ballinascreen instead.

 

THANK YOU for your generous contributions to the Parish.

Last Week:

Sunday Collection/Priests’ Collection envelopes:  £723.50.

Restoration Fund envelopes:  £806.50.

Pope’s Collection envelopes:  £20.00 (total so far:  £476.00). 

 

 

BLESSING OF GRAVES 2022 – SUNDAY 10^th JULY – DESERTMARTIN

 

Annual Blessing of the Graves in Desertmartin will take place today Sunday 10^th July as follows:

 

SUNDAY 10^th JULY

Blessing of Graves in Coolcalm Graveyard on Sunday 10^th July at 3.30 pm.

 

Blessing of Graves in Old Keenaught Graveyard on Sunday 10^th July at 4.30 pm.

 

Please gather at your family grave before the Ceremony begins.

 

Please bring a small container of water (one for each grave) to the Ceremony.  This water will be blessed by the priests during the Ceremony.  A member of each family will be invited to sprinkle holy water on the grave after the prayers of blessing over all the graves have been recited by the priests.

 

At each Ceremony we will also remember by name all those who were buried in Desertmartin since Cemetery Sunday 2019.

 

A gate collection will be taken up at the end of each ceremony to help with the upkeep of the graveyards.  Thank you for your generosity towards it.

 

 

 MASSES on SUNDAY 10^th JULY: 

St. Columba’s, Straw ~ 9 am.

St. Mary’s, Coolcalm ~ 10 am.

St. Patrick’s, Sixtowns ~ 11 am followed by Blessing of Graves.

St. Eugene’s, Moneyneena ~ 12 noon followed by Blessing of Graves.

No 12 noon Mass in Holy Rosary on Sunday.

 

 

 

BALLINASCREEN PARISH SUMMER DRAW 2022

 

5 Weekly Draws from Saturday 16^th July to Saturday 13^th August.

Total Prize Fund £8,000.  15 chances to win!

 

Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4:  First Prize £1,000, Second Prize £200, Third Prize £100,

Week 5:  First Prize £2,000, Second Prize £500, Third Prize £300.

3 fantastic cash prizes every week of the draw.

 

Winners will be announced every Saturday night at the 6.15 pm Mass in Holy Rosary Church.

TICKETS ONLY £20 each are available to buy from:

Ballinascreen Parish Draw Promoters,

Fr. Madden’s and Fr. McGirr’s Parochial Houses,

Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Parish Offices,

Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Credit Union Offices,

Heron’s Gift Shop and

Moneyneena Post Office.

We thank all those who are presently selling tickets and encourage as many as possible to please actively promote this draw around your family and friends including those who live outside the parish.  Thank you.

 

 

KNOCKNAGIN HALL COMMITTEE

Band Practice continues on Thursday nights at 8 pm – 9 pm.  New members always welcome.

Social Dancing on the second Friday of each month.

 

SLIEVE GALLION ACTIVE RETIREMANT ASSOCIATION

There will be a meeting for all members on Monday 11^th July in St. Mary’s Hall, Desertmartin at 8 pm.  New members welcome.  Contact Chris on 075 4610560.

 

DANNY McSTRAVOCK CHARITY CYCLE

Hi everyone.  I am once again undertaking a cycling challenge in a few week’s time.  In December 2021 Daniel Lupari, my grandson aged 7 was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and he is currently on 5 injections per day.  This has naturally meant that there has to have been a lot of adjustments for the family and a lot of learning on managing his eating and activities.  The treatment has come a long way for diabetics over the years but it’s still not perfect.  There can be a lot of unpredictable spikes or dips with no explanation behind them.  Daniel has been a wee warrior and never complains, as a family we could not be prouder at how he has adapted.  Diabetes UK Northern Ireland help by providing information, providing someone to talk to, provide a helpline, local support groups, type 1 events, online learning zone and even insurance.  They also invest in research investing £6.4 million in 2021 to kick start 31 new studies.

With this in mind we wanted to do something to help to raise awareness of Diabetes so on 24^th July Sammy (Daniel’s father) and myself will be attempting to cycle twice around Lough Neagh clockwise then anti-clockwise, approx. 160 miles.  If you would like to donate you can do through our just giving page link below or search for Danny McStravock on www.justgiving.com

Danny Mcstravock is fundraising for Diabetes UK (justgiving.com)

or making a payment to myself or Sammy or any of our families.  We hope to be joined on the day by other local cyclists and anyone wishing to join will be more than welcome.  We understand that after the last few years things have been difficult for everyone and any support you can provide would be gratefully appreciated.

 

SYNOD REPORT ~ WHAT HAS BEEN HEARD

The people of the Diocese of Derry along with other Catholics all around the world have taken part in parish consultations in recent months in response to the call from Pope Francis to give their views on the type of church they want.  It’s the first time such a process has ever taken place.  As you know, it is all leading up to the global Synod which will take place in Rome next year.  The Diocese of Derry submitted its report on its consultations to the Irish Synodal Pathway Steering Committee on 29^th May.  This report may be viewed at

https://www.derrydiocese.org/synod-report

 

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

 

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

Is gambling affecting your life?  Perhaps we can help.  Call us on 028 7135 1329.

 

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE

National Grandparents Pilgrimage at the Shrine of our Lady of Knock, also celebrating the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, will be on Sunday 24^th July.  Anointing of the Sick at 2.30 pm.  Mass at 3 pm, followed by Rosary.  Children’s Prayer Appeal:  Children are invited to write a prayer for their grandparent(s) or for someone in their life who is an ‘elderly person’.  Prayers can be sent to Knock Shrine and all intentions will be remembered during the liturgy.  Those unable to join in person can take part online at www.knockshrine.ie/watch

 

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL

Join over 1,000 young people between 16 and 35 this August at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival.  The festival takes place in Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare from Thursday 11^th August to Sunday 14^th August.  For more information and to book your place, go to www.youth2000.ie

 

THE NET

The latest edition is now available on the Derry Diocesan website:  www.derrydiocese.org .  Articles in this month’s edition include reports on: Fan the Flame Mass, Remembering Sr. Clare Crockett, Ordination of Rev. Shaun Doherty as deacon in Rome, Memories of First Holy Communion Days and Mgr. Andy Dolan gives thanks for 51 years of priesthood.

 

DROMANTINE CENTRE NEW WORKSHOPS

Bookings now open for these workshops:  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.

 

LOUGH DERG

Lough Derg Three Day Pilgrimage runs from Wednesday1^st June until 15^th August (Saturday 13^th 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.

 

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 9^th September.  Course will commence on 23^rd 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 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.