PARISH BULLETIN – 32nd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME – 6th November 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. [webcam]
Holy Rosary Church, Ballinascreen: Monday and Friday ~ 7.30 pm; Wednesday ~ 11 am. [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:
Peter McGuigan, Peggy Conway, Marie Gormley, Fr. Joseph O’Conor and Patricia Sharkey who died recently.
Frances Wilson, Draperstown Road and Anne McGuigan, Gortahurk Road whose First Anniversaries occur at this time.
James P. O’Hagan, James Lyttle, Selina O’Hagan, Rose O’Hagan, Jim McIvor, Rosie Donnelly, Mary Maguinness and Nellie Trainor 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: £834.20.
Mission Sunday Collection envelopes: £97.00 (total so far £823.00).
Also thank you to those who support the parish by direct debit.
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 BOOKS OF REMEMBRANCE
A Book of Remembrance has been placed in St. Mary’s, Coolcalm and St. Patrick’s, Keenaught for parishioners to enrol the names of their deceased loved ones. These books will remain in place for the month of November.
ANNUAL MASS FOR DECEASED PARISHIONERS
The Annual Parish Mass for Deceased Parishioners will take place on Wednesday 23rd November at 7.30 pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Keenaught. The names of all who died or were buried or waked in our parish since All Soul’s Day last year will be read out at this Mass.
After all these names have been read out an adult member from each of these bereaved families will be invited to carry a lit candle to the altar. Each family should ensure that an adult member has been selected to represent them. All candles will be provided at the back of the church during this Mass.
IN MEMORY CANDLES are available at the back of the church throughout November. Cost £1. Please put money in the candelabra slot.
DECEASED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S MASS
The Annual Mass for deceased children and young people will take place in St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, on Sunday 6th November at 7 pm. There will be an opportunity to write down the name of your deceased loved one before Mass. All are welcome to attend. You can also join this Mass live on the St. Eugene’s Cathedral webcam.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Eucharistic Adoration in Holy Rosary Church, Ballinascreen, on Monday 7th November from 12 noon until 7.25 pm.
PADRE PIO MASS
The monthly Mass in honour of St. Pio of Pietrelcina will be celebrated on Monday 7th November at 7.30 pm in the Holy Rosary Church, Ballinascreen. Novena prayers and rosary at 7.10 pm.
KNOCKNAGIN HALL COMMITTEE
Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday 13th November starting at 10.30 am until 4 pm. 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 are always a few bargains to be had.
Social Dance: Next dance date is Friday 11th November. Music by Kenny Paul. Dancing from 9 pm to 12 midnight. Admission £7 includes light supper.
SPRED Group: Meets every other Monday at 7 pm – 8.30 pm for socializing, fun and games. Next Meeting on Monday 7th November at 7 pm.
Chair Exercise with Thomasina on Tuesday mornings at 10 am. Admission £4. Everyone welcome.
Knit and Natter Class meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 pm.
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. Admission £4.
Band Practice every Thursday at new starting time of 7.30 pm. New and past members welcome.
Here And Now: Older People and Well-Being. Charmaine from Arts Care will be back again on Friday 4th November 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.
SLIEVEGALLION PRESCHOOL
Slievegallion Preschool will be holding a Christmas Craft Fair with Santa’s Grotto on Saturday 26th November from 10 am – 1 pm. This will be held in Desertmartin Gaelic Hall. Adults are £3 entry which includes tea, coffee, shortbread and mince pies and Children are £4 entry which includes visit to Santa and a present. Everyone welcome. Come along to pick up some gift ideas for Christmas.
PLEDGE FOR NOVEMBER
Many people offer spiritual support to a relation who is struggling because of alcohol or an addiction problem. Parishioners who wish to take a short-term Pioneer pledge during the month of the Holy Souls are invited to visit www.pioneers.ie/pray.
CATHOLIC MOTHERS GROUP
The Catholic Mothers Group will host a Retreat in Termonbacca on Saturday 26th November. This all-day Retreat will begin at 10 am with registration. Come and join us for a day away from the busyness of motherhood and take time for prayer, restoration and encouragement. Contact Sinead for further information and to register on 075 2310 4760 or 086 052 8282.
DIOCESAN VOCATIONS
The next monthly Holy Hour for Vocations will take place in St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, on Friday 11th November from 8 pm – 9 pm and will be broadcast on the Cathedral webcam for those who cannot attend in person. It will be led by Fr. Daniel McFaul, P.P., St. Mary’s, Creggan.
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 6th 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.
MID ULSTER JOBS AND CAREERS FAIR
The Mid Ulster Jobs and Careers Fair has been organised to take place at Cookstown Leisure Centre on Thursday 17th November from 11 am – 4 pm. Admission is free to find job opportunities and improve your employment prospects with practical advice and support. BSL and ISL Signers from 11 am to 1 pm. For more information please visit www.midulstercouncil.org/jobsfair or email midulsterjobfair@networkpersonnel.org.uk.
MID ULSTER COUNCIL PUBLIC CONSULTATION EVENTS
Mid Ulster Council Reminder for the Public Consultation Events regarding the development of a Mid Ulster Peaceplus Local Community Action Plan on the following dates and locations – Monday 7th November at 7 pm Online; Thursday 10th November at 10 am at Council Office Dungannon, Circular Road; Thursday 17th November at 7 pm at The Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown; Wednesday 23rd November at 2 pm Online; Friday 25th November at 2 pm at the Council Office Magherafelt, Ballyronan Road. To register, please contact Danielle McCann, email danielle.mccann@midulstercouncil.org or telephone 03000 132 132 ext: 24614. If you are unable to attend any of the events, you can still contribute your views by completing the Concept Form online at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MUDCPPActionPlan or in hardcopy form at any of the main Council Offices in Dungannon, Cookstown or Magherafelt.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND
Bishop Donal McKeown will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from 13th – 21st 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.
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