Bulletin: 23rd October 2022

PARISH BULLETIN – MISSION SUNDAY – 23^rd October 2022

 

SUNDAY MASSES

VIGIL MASS

Holy Rosary, Ballinascreen:                6 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

St. Eugene’s, Moneyneena:               12 noon

 

 

WEEKDAY MASSES THIS WEEK

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:

 

Patricia Sharkey (formerly Patricia Lagan, Keenaught, and sister of the late Dennis Lagan) who died in Darwin, Australia and Isabella Leddy, Dunstable, England.

 

Delphanine McKenna, Susan Murray, Mona McCambridge, Myles Eastwood and Bernie Murray who died recently.

 

Margaret McBride, Luney Road, whose First Anniversary occurs at this time.

 

Francis Loane, Aiden Quinn, Ada Alice Gribbin, John P. McWilliams, Harry McBride, Mary McBride and Alphonsus Shaw whose anniversaries occur at this time.

 

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WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

 

World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s annual appeal for spiritual and financial support so that the life-giving work of overseas mission and missionaries can continue.  The theme for this year’s Mission Sunday is:  ‘You Shall Be My Witnesses.’ (Acts 1:8).

All donations made for World Mission Sunday become part of the Holy Father’s Universal Solidarity Fund.  This fund is a lifeline for struggling missionaries and the communities they serve across Africa, Asia and Latin America, where over 1,100 mission dioceses are found.  As these dioceses form and grow, so do their needs.  On top of this, mission dioceses are often in remote areas devastated by war and natural disasters, or where suppressed communities are just opening up to the life-saving message of Jesus Christ.  This is why Mission Sunday is so important.  It offers young dioceses the financial and spiritual assistance they need to help their men, women, and children to survive and thrive.  View Derry diocese website for more details about World Mission Sunday:  derrydiocese.org

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THANK YOU for your generous contributions to the Parish.

Last Week:

Sunday Collection/Priests’ Collection envelopes:  £889.00.

 

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

If you would like to make a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, place your donation in an envelope marked SVP and drop it through the Parochial House letterbox at any time.  Thank you for your kind generosity.

 

PARISH SICK VISITATION

This coming week Fr. McGirr will visit the sick on Carncose, Motalee, Luney, Tobermore and Forgetown Roads, and Brackagh Lane.

 

KNOCKNAGIN HALL COMMITTEE

Christmas Craft Fair back this year.  30 stall holders with a wide range of handmade items by local crafters and bakers.  Perfect gifts for Christmas suitable for all the family and there is always a few bargains to be had here too!  Sunday 13^th November starting at 10.30 am to 4 pm.

SPRED Group:  Meets every other Monday at 7 pm – 8.30 pm for socializing, fun and games.  Next Meeting on Monday 24^th October at 7 pm.

Chair Exercise with Thomasina on Tuesday mornings at 10 am.  Admission £4.  Everyone welcome.  This will help to improve balance and fitness level and enjoy the chat.

Knit and Natter Class meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 pm.  You can bring along your own work, have a natter and we will learn from each other.

Indoor Bowls on Tuesday nights at 8 pm.  Come along and try the game

Line Dancing with Thomasina on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm.  Come along and enjoy the fun a great way to keep fit.

Here And Now:  Older People and Well-Being.  Charmaine from Arts Care will be back this year again on Friday 28^th October at 7 pm for an eight-week Music and Dance programme.  Come along and enjoy the craic.  Open to all over 55s.  This is a funded programme.  Free admission.

If you are interested in any of the above activities, please contact Olive 078 8761 4094, Kathleen 077 6427 7809 or Anne 028 7964 2711 to register.

 

ST. MARY’S BOWLING CLUB FUNDRAISER

St. Mary’s Bowling Club Bonus Ball Fundraiser.  £5 entry fee for 5 Draws.  Prize of £25 for holder of Bonus Ball after each lotto draw.  Draw starts after all 59 numbers are taken and paid for.  Numbers allocated by ballot.  Contact any Club member for details.

 

TIRGAN HALL COMMUNITY GROUP

Due to regulations from Mid Ulster Council, the Children’s Halloween Fancy Dress Disco on 28^th October will have to be cancelled.  Music by Live Jets on Saturday 29^th October.  Music to suit everyone – 80s, Country, Rock.  Tickets £10 each.  Boxing Day Slieve Gallion Challenge on 26^th December.  £10 entry fee, refreshments on return to Tirgin Hall.  More details to follow.

 

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASSES

Classes for adults on Thursdays from 7.30 pm – 9 pm in Glór na Speiríní, Straw.  Cost for 10 weeks is £30.  Classes to suit all levels from beginners to advanced.  To register or for more details, please email conchurglor@gmail.com or fón 028 7962 7703 nó 077 9553 6682.  Tá fáilte roimh chách – Everyone welcome.

 

SIXTOWNS DANCE

Monthly Dance in Sixtowns Cross Community Centre on Friday 28^th October at 9.30 pm.  Music by Kieran McAree.  Everyone welcome.

 

HALLOWE’EN CAKE SALE AND COFFEE MORINING

Coffee Morning and Cake Sale will take place in St. Colm’s GAC on Saturday 29^th October from 10 am – 1 pm.  Raffle will be held during this event with wonderful prizes to be won.  Tickets for this raffle will also be on sale in the parish before the event as well as at the event.  Everyone welcome to come along to buy some delicious bakes and enjoy a cuppa.  Offers to bake or donations of turf, sticks, potatoes, etc. are still welcome.  Please contact the Ballinascreen Parish Office if willing to bake or donate.  Thank you to those who have already offered to bake or donate.  Meeting regarding this event will be held in GAC Club on Wednesday 19^th October at 7.30 pm.

 

GLENSHANE HOUSE

C&G Level 1 in Plaiting and Twisting Hair and C&G Level 1 in Nail Art and Makeup.  A few spaces are left on the OCN L2 Managing Challenging Behaviour in Children and on the Floristry course.  To register, please phone 028 7774 2494.

 

DIOCESAN VOCATIONS

Anyone interested in serving the Diocese of Derry as a priest should contact their local priest(s) and/or the diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. Pat O’Hagan, P.P., Bellaghy, at pgoh2111@gmail.com

 

DERRY YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

Derry Youth is taking expressions of interest for the Derry Youth Scholarship Programme.  This is a year-long programme for young people in 6^th Form or doing their Leaving Cert.  The programme provides opportunities for young people to meet others from across the diocese, to come together to explore their faith, to meet new friends, gain training and learn new skills, and work with a charitable organisation.  If you are interested in this programme or would like more information, please message us @Derryyouth on social media or email Niamh at niamh.mclaughlin@derrydiocese.org.

 

DERRY DIOCESE JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Part Time Financial and Administrative Secretary – Gortin, Greencastle, Newtownstewart and Plumbridge parishes – 16 hours per week.  Closing date on Thursday 27^th October at 4.30 pm.

For a job description and application form for either job, 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.  Tel 028 7135 1329.

 

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND

Bishop Donal McKeown will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from 13^th – 21^st February 2023.  Visiting Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee and other important sites, this is an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Jesus.  Price is €1,895 / £1,655 p.p.s. including taxes and tips.  For more details, email info@marian.ie or call Belfast on 028 9568 0005 or Dublin on 00353 1 878 8159.

 

PATHWAYS – ADULT FAITH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Two-year, part-time course, now enrolling for 2022-2023 intake.  Have you ever thought about exploring your faith or wished that you could broaden your understanding of your faith?  Would you like to explore, discuss and reflect upon issues and questions of faith, the Church, and how to link faith to life?  If the answer is ‘yes’, then Pathways may be for you.  The course runs one Saturday per month (10 am – 4.30 pm) from October to June, either in-house at Drumalis, Larne, or online via Zoom.  To register for Pathways, please contact Drumalis during office hours (Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm) on 028 2827 6455 / 2827 2196 or email maura@drumalis.co.uk.  Further information also available on Drumalis website: http://www.drumalis.co.uk.  See reflection on the course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE7FIbhuJCI

 

THE IRISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST

The Irish Pilgrimage Trust Pilgrimage to Lourdes – Easter 2023.  The Irish Pilgrimage Trust travels to Lourdes every Easter Sunday with young people and children from all over Ireland.  Groups are now accepting applications from young people of all religious denominations with:

• A medical condition, physical disability or illness (aged 9-18)

• A learning disability (aged 11-21)

•  Very seriously ill children under the age of 9, accompanied by a parent or close relative

•  Young adults between the age of 19 and 30 with a disability or illness.

The young person travels without their family but accompanied by experienced adult carers in the group.  This week is a great experience for the young person as they have the opportunity to make new friends, increase their social skills and confidence and often provides respite for parents/carers.  The Irish Pilgrimage Trust covers the cost of those young people selected to travel.  If there is a young person that you feel would be eligible and would benefit from a trip to Lourdes please contact Mary Dunnion on 00353 87 796 2047 or Aileen Henry on 00353 87 206 3183 for further details and an application form.  Please note closing date for applications is 31^st October.

Have you ever wanted to volunteer and help others?  If you are interested in volunteering with The Irish Pilgrimage Trust to travel to Lourdes as a carer for a week next Easter, please contact Mary on 00353 87 796 2047 for more information.  All volunteers pay their own fare which is €750 for adults or €495 for students.  More details can be found on our website www.irishpilgrimagetrust.ie.

 

WORLD YOUTH DAY PILGRIMAGE – LISBON 2023
The Diocese of Derry is inviting any young person who is over 18 or will be 18 by July 2023 to join us on Pilgrimage to Lisbon for World Youth Day.  World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope.  It is also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church and an intense moment of evangelization for the youth world.  This pilgrimage will take place in August 2023.  For now, we are taking expression of interest until we have more information on dates, times and prices.  We have limited space so signing up is essential.  You can register your interest on the derrydiocese.org website or on the @derryyouth Facebook page.  If you have any questions regarding this pilgrimage, please email Lizzie Rea, Youth Coordinator at: lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org