PARISH BULLETIN – 11^th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 18^th June 2023

 

SUNDAY MASSES

 

SATURDAY VIGIL

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  

 

St. Mary’s, Coolcalm:  Monday, Thursday and Friday ~ 10 am. [webcam]

 

Holy Rosary, Ballinascreen:  Tuesday and Wednesday ~ 10 am; Friday ~ 7.30 pm. [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

 

Desertmartin Parish Office:

Tel. 028 7939 7047.  Wednesday and Thursday 10.30 am to 3 pm.

Email:  desertmartinparish@gmail.com

 

SVP Helpline:  077 1083 8050

 

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DEATHS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Please remember in your prayers:

 

Matt Wilson, Cookstown and Desertmartin; Marie Donnelly, Shanmullagh Park; Bernadette Taylor, Bangor and Roisin McCloskey, Dungiven who were buried during the week.

 

Paul Kearney, Kate Bradley, Bernie Higgins, Rosie Keaney and Maurice Taylor who died recently.

 

Harry McCann, Iniscarn Road whose First Anniversary occurs at this time.

 

Kathleen Henry, Minnie Higgins, Noel Crawley, Kathleen Trainor and Tommy McGonigle whose anniversaries occur at this time.

 

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 THE 40 HOURS

 

The 40 Hours Devotions – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – in Desertmartin Parish is this weekend, today, Sunday 18^th to Monday 19^th June in St. Mary’s, Coolcalm.

 

10.30 am to 7.30 pm on Sunday and Monday

 

Exposition will begin after the Sunday morning 10 am Mass concluding with Devotions and Benediction at 7.30 pm that evening.  It will resume after 10 am Mass on Monday morning with the 40 Hours ending at 7.30 pm with Devotions and Benediction that evening.

 

Everyone is welcome to visit the church or go online and spend a short while in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament over the course of the two days.

 

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There will be NO 10 am Mass on Tuesday morning in St. Mary’s, Coolcalm this week.

 

THANK YOU for your generous contributions to the Parish.

Last Week:  Sunday/Priest’s Collection envelopes:  £1,162.90.

Diocesan Purposes Collection envelopes:  £27.00 (total so far £512.80).

 

ORDINATION ANNNIVERSARY

Fr. Madden will celebrate the 40^th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood on the weekend of the 1^st and 2^nd July with a Mass of Thanksgiving in Holy Rosary Church on Saturday 1^st July at 6 pm and on Sunday 2^nd July at 10 am in St. Mary’s Church, Coolcalm.  He was ordained on 3^rd July 1983.

 

KNOCKNAGIN HALL ACTIVITIES

Knit and Natter has now stopped for the summer months.

Chair Exercise with Thomasina on Tuesdays at 10 am followed by a short walk.  Admission £4.  Everyone welcome.

Line Dancing continues on Wednesdays at 7.30 pm.  Admission £4.

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

Sarsfield’s Band and Div. 30 offers its sincere sympathy and condolences to the Crossan family on the death of Jimbo Crossan, Derry,  President of the AOH – Board of Erin and Derry No. 1 Div.

The winner of June Draw, £50 to, Ava Uí Loideáin, Curr Road.

Band Practice continues on Thursdays at 7.30 pm.  New and past members welcome to come along, roles for all ages and abilities, accordion players, drummers, flag bearers and majorettes.

 

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 15^th July to Saturday 12^th August.

Week 1:  First Prize £1,000, Second Prize £200, Third Prize £100.

Week 2:  First Prize £1,000, Second Prize £200, Third Prize £100.

Week 3:  First Prize £1,000, Second Prize £200, Third Prize £100.

Week 4:  First Prize £1,000, Second Prize £200, Third Prize £100.

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

Winners will be announced every Saturday at the 6 pm Mass in Holy Rosary Church.

Tickets only £20 each are now available to buy from:

Parish Draw Promoters; Heron’s Gift Shop; Moneyneena Post Office;

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

Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Parish Offices;

Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Credit Union Offices.

 

ST. EOGHAN’S P. S.

St. Eoghan’s P.S., Moneyneena presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in An Rath Dubh at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 21^st and Thursday 22^nd June.  Tickets are available from the School Office on 028 7962 8008.  Adults £5, children under 16 are free.

 

HEALTH AND WELLBEING FAIR

On Wednesday 28^th June, 10 am – 1 pm in Community Hub, 50 High Street, Draperstown.  Pop in for a chat with up to 20 charities and organisations, learn what help, advice and support is available in the local area and how they can help you.  O’Kane’s Pharmacy will also be providing free drop in health checks.  Admission is free and everyone is very welcome.

 

MESSAGE FROM DANNY McSTRAVOCK

As many of you know, over the last number of years I have been organising a charity cycle every year to raise money for local charities.  This year I had planned to tick one off my bucket list as my club had planned on doing Mizen to Malin at end of July.  Unfortunately, due to a combination of things, this has been postponed until 2024.  I didn’t want the year to go by without doing something.  So, for the month of July 2023 I am planning on Cycling at least 1,000 miles to raise money for F.A.C.T.S. (Families With Autism Coming Together For Support).  They are a local charity who provide information and advice, signpost relevant agencies and organise training conferences, family days out and other events throughout the year.  Most importantly they provide a listening ear and provide parents with someone to talk to who has walked their path.  My grandson, Daniel, was diagnosed with Autism in October 2021 and the charity have provided a lot of support for the family since then.  If you would like to donate, you can with cash donations to me or any of my family or though my just giving page link below:

Crowdfunding to Support F.A.C.T.S. a Charity who provide support for families dealing with children with Autism with 1000 mile cycle in July 2023 on JustGiving

 

TIRGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRACTOR RUN

Tractor Fun Day on Saturday 1^st July.  Starts at 12 noon.  Kids mini tractor/bike run £5 per child.  Vintage tractors assemble from 12 noon.  Vintage Run at 5 pm followed by the modern tractors, finishing with a disco.  £20 per tractor, includes burger and entry to disco.

 

KILCRONAGHAN ACTIVITY CENTRE

Kilcronaghan Painting Class invites you to its Creamed Tea Fundraiser and Art Exhibition in aid of Steps on Saturday 1^st July, 12 noon – 4 pm.  Guests will be treated to T/C, creamed scone and traybakes for only £5.  Homemade cake stall on day.  Message 078 2196 3749 for more information.

 

FÉILE GHAELTACHT THÍR EOGHAIN 2023

Féile Ghaeltacht Thír Eoghain (Tyrone Gaeltacht Festival/Course).  3 Day Irish Language Course on Wednesday 5^th, Thursday 6^th and Friday 7^th July at 20 The Diamond, Pomeroy.  3 levels: Bunrang, Meanrang, Ardrang.  Cost:  £45.  For further information, contact Kathleen Burns on 028 8775 7800 or Caithlín Ní Bhroinn on 078 8760 5729 or email kathleenburnsiil@gmail.com.  All welcome.

 

BALLINASCREEN TRADITIONAL MUSIC GROUP

Congratulations to the Ballinascreen musicians who won their Grúpaí Ceoil 15-18 Competition at the Derry Fleadh and are now Derry Champions for first time ever!  Congratulations also to all the young musicians who competed in solo competitions.  Lots of hard work, commitment and practice has paid off.  Best of luck to the Grúpaí Ceoil and the solo competitors who will now represent Ballinascreen at the Ulster Fleadh in July.  Sincere thanks to all the tutors who prepared the young musicians and to their parents for their support and commitment all year.

 

WORKSPACE RECREATION CENTRE

Nuala’s Keep Fit Circuit Classes are still running, spaces available cost £3.50 per class.  Classes on Mondays at 7.15 pm and Thursdays at 6.45 pm.

Beginner Exercise Classes on Tuesdays from 8 pm. Cost £3.50.  A great class for those starting or not sure where to start.

Birthday parties are half price at weekends, now only £15 per hour.

3G slots still available to book

For more information, please call Workspace on 028 7962 8113.

 

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB ASSISTANTS

Draperstown After School Club is recruiting After School Club Assistants (casual and permanent positions).  If you are interested in finding out more details about these jobs, please ring Workspace on 028 796 28113 or email ann@theworkspacegroup.org.

 

SPERRIN FOODBANK

If you require a food parcel, Sperrin Foodbank will be open on Fridays from 11 am – 1 pm for drop-ins.  No appointment required.  If you require assistance outside this time, please call 075 4342 0639 to arrange collection.  No questions asked or criteria to meet.  Other contact details are Facebook page Sperrinfoodbank or email foodbank@theworkspacegroup.org

 

ALL-IRELAND RALLY FOR LIFE 2023

All-Ireland Rally for Life takes place in Dublin on Saturday 1^st July.  Make a stand to protect Ireland’s unborn babies.  Coaches travelling from towns across Northern Ireland.  To book your seat, contact 028 9027 8484/075 9228 0522 or email info@preciouslife.com.

 

ROSARY ON THE COAST

The Rosary on the Coast will be on 18^th June at 3 pm on Benone Strand, Limavady.  All Rosary Coasters welcome and remember to invite your families and friends along too.

 

ST. COLM’S GAC 90^th ANNIVERSARY MASS

An Open-Air Mass will take place on Saturday 24^th June at 6 pm in St. Colm’s GAC club grounds to celebrate the 90^th Anniversary of the club.  Please arrive early and follow the directions of the stewards at all times.  If anyone needs special car parking arrangements, please contact the Club as soon as possible.  Please keep an eye on Club and Parish Facebook Pages for further updates.  There will be then NO VIGIL MASS in Holy Rosary that day.  More details next week.

 

    

DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG

Anyone aged 16+ are invited to join the Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lough Derg from Friday 23^rd to Sunday 25^th June.  Bishop McKeown will be leading the pilgrimage and invites those who wish to join him to book in by calling the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, tel. 028 7126 4087 or Email: lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org.  The cost is £80 for the three nights, including transport from St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry.  You may, of course, wish to make your own way there, if more convenient.  Please contact the email or telephone number above if you require any additional information.

 

KNOCK SHRINE 2023

The pilgrimage season at Knock Shrine is now underway, and the shrine community looks forward to welcoming organised pilgrimages from all across the country at the weekends, and daily ceremonies for visiting pilgrims each day.  For more details, please check church notice boards or visit the Shrine website: www.knockshrine.ie

Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday 23^rd July.  2 pm – Rosary.  2.30 pm – Anointing of the Sick.  3 pm – Concelebrated Mass at Knock Basilica followed by Benediction and Rosary Procession.

 

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS DIOCESAN EDUCATION CONFERENCE 29^TH AND 30^TH AUGUST

‘Go Make Disciples of all Nations’ (Pope Francis in Christus Vivit says that, ‘schools remain essential places for the evangelisation of the young’.)  We are delighted to announce that David Wells will be our Keynote Speaker for our Diocesan Education Conference in August in Saint Columb’s College, Derry.  David is an internationally renowned speaker with a background in Education.  Popular motivational speaker David Wells | David Wells Live.  We will also have a number of workshops and a session looking at how, as Catholic schools, rooted in Jesus, we encourage a culture of dialogue and forgiveness in all our relationships.

Post Primary will be 29^th August and Primary 30^th August.  A full programme of events, with booking forms will be issued in the coming months.  We are really looking forward to this gathering of our Diocesan Education Community – over 900 delegates attended the last one.  We hope you will be able to attend.

 

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE

The Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2023, led by Bishop Donal McKeown, will go direct from City of Derry Airport.  3^rd – 7^th July, four nights full board in the Hotel Agena:  £745 sharing, £35 single supplement.  Travel insurance up to age 79 – £39.  Age 80 to 94 – £78.  (Pilgrims may wish to use their own insurance).  Pilgrimage Office at 164 Bishop St, Derry, BT48 6UJ will be open only on Saturdays from 11 am – 1 pm.  Intending pilgrims can also leave a message on 028 7126 0293 with their full postal address and the number of booking forms required, or email these details to derrypilgrim@outlook.com or write to above address for forms.

 

WORLD YOUTH DAY – LISBON 2023
Derry Diocesan Youth is taking a group on Pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Lisbon, from 25^th July to 7^th August.  This pilgrimage is for over 18s.  Limited places available.  If you would be interested in travelling on the pilgrimage, or finding out more, please contact Lizzie Rea on lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org.

 

CARMELITE PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

Carmelite Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 29^th August, for 6 nights.  Cost €899 per person.  For all bookings, please contact Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca.  Tel. 7126 2512.

 

PILGRIMAGE TO SAN GIOVANNI AND ROME

As part of St. Eugene’s Cathedral 150^th Anniversary Celebrations, Bishop Donal McKeown will lead a pilgrimage to San Giovanni and Rome from 25^th – 30^th September.  Visiting the birthplace of Padre Pio, Shrine of St. Michael Archangel, St. Peter’s Basilica and other important sites.  Price is £879 p.p.s. (Single room supplement £150).  For more details, email info@marian.ie or call Belfast on 028 9568 0005 or Dublin on 00353 1 878 8159.

 

ST. PIO PILGRIMAGE TO SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO

6 Days, including Pietrelcina, Shrine of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Matthew’s Monastery, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Incoronata, etc.  Depart 3^rd October from Dublin – £770.  Limited places.  For more details, please contact Anita on 077 6974 4836.

 

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGES

15^th October – Pilgrimage Retreat to the Holy Land (9 nights).  Direct flights ex Dublin to Tel Aviv.  Part I:  Galilee/Nazareth. Part II:  Bethlehem/Jerusalem.  Cost £1,795 stg includes taxes, transfers, tips, half-board.  To register/for details, please contact Erin/Sr. Perpetua at thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org / 077 3683 2458 or visit thornhillministries.co.uk website.

 

QUB HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s University Belfast will lead a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land for alumni and friends.  Departing 9^th February 2024 for 8 nights with half-board accommodation in 4 star hotels in Jerusalem and Nazareth, this promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip.  The Pilgrimage’s Spiritual Director will be Queen’s Chaplain, Fr. Dominic McGrattan, with music and song provided by the Chaplaincy’s Director of Sacred Music, celebrated soprano, Marcella Walsh.  In addition to a rich itinerary which includes visits to the principal sacred sites, we will also visit the Holy Family Maternity Hospital in Bethlehem and the Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem.  If you would like to know more information including price, itinerary and how to book, please email Chaplaincy Director, Shannon Campbell, at catholicchaplaincy@qub.ac.uk

 

SAFEGUARDING NOTICE

If you have any concerns with regard to Safeguarding children or adults in need of protection within the Church, contact Marie Gormley, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP), on 075 9650 0793, or at mariegormley@derrydiocese.org.

Additional contact numbers:  PSNI Tel. 101 or Social Services Western HSC Trust on 028 7131 4090 (ask for Duty Social Worker).

 

STRESS CONTROL ONLINE  

Stress is a normal reaction to the rapidly changing and uncertain times we are all living in at the moment.  If you are feeling a bit more stressed than usual and would like to learn some great ways, free-of-charge, to deal with common problems like anxiety, depression, panicky feelings, poor sleep and poor wellbeing then come along to our online Stress Control class.  ‘Stress Control’ is a six-session cognitive-behavioural therapy class used extensively in community-settings by the NHS (UK) and HSE (Ireland) and across the world.  You can find out more here: https://ni.stresscontrol.org/

As you can’t come to a regular Stress Control class due to the current circumstances, Stress Control will come to you and live stream the sessions.  Each session will be available on the YouTube channel from 9 am and will remain available until 8 am the morning of the next session, e.g. Session One will be available from 9 am on Monday 5^th June and will be taken down at 8 am on Thursday 8^th June.  Session Two will then premiere at 9 am.

The sessions will be led by Dr. Jim White, consultant clinical psychologist, who created the class and who has taught most of the NHS (UK) and HSE (Ireland) trainers who would normally be running classes across the country.

To take part:

1. Go to https://ni.stresscontrol.org/ where you can learn more about the class and get the dates. Everything you need to successfully complete the class – the booklets, self-assessment, relaxation and mindfulness – can be found in the ‘Free zone’.  If you can, please read, and start working on, the booklets in the ‘Preparing for the course’ section before Session 1.

2. On the homepage, click on the ‘Stress Control Online’ link to access our YouTube channel where the classes will be available to view at the scheduled times. If you click the ‘Subscribe’ button on our YouTube page (free), you will receive notifications when a new session is available.  You can also follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdCfzKgmXbB30baWLv6L5-g

3. The session will begin exactly on time, so make sure you are there from the start. Sessions run for about 90 minutes and there will be a 10-minute break in the middle.

4. Each session is one piece of the jigsaw in tackling your Stress. By coming to each class, the jigsaw will form, and the big picture can emerge, making you better able to handle your stress.  This is cognitive-behavioural therapy so it is crucial you practice the skills you will learn between sessions.

Life is very hard for us just now and there are no easy solutions or magic cures, but, with hard work and determination, we can boost our resilience to cope with these difficult times and come out the other end stronger. Please pass this on to anyone who you think might benefit from the class.