22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st September 2024
Fr Michael McCaul, CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin, Magherafelt
Co. Derry BT45 5LE Tel: 028 7963 2196
Fr Peter Madden, PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road, Draperstown, Co. Derry BT45 7BA Tel: 028 7962 8376
E-mail: desertmartinparish@gmail.com • Web: www.desertmartinparish.com
Parish Office ~ Tel: 028 7939 7047 • Opening Times: Wednesday and Thursday 10.30 am to 3 pm
Bulletin Notices and Names for the Anniversary List can be emailed to the parish email address and Names for the Anniversary List can also be left in the parish office before 3 pm on Wednesday. (Phone Line is not working at present)
Christenings: To book a baptism, contact Fr. McCaul on 028 7963 2196
Sunday Masses Weekday Masses
Saturday: Holy Rosary 6 pm Keenaught 7.30 pm
Coolcalm: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 am
Holy Rosary: Monday and Wednesday 10 am; Friday 7.30 pm
Sunday: Straw 9 am / Coolcalm 10 am / Sixtowns 11 am / Moneyneena 12 noon
Deaths and Anniversaries
Please remember in your prayers
Kathleen Breen, Tony Faulkner, Paddy Joe O’Neill who died recently.
Baby Mary Henry, Mary Woulhan, Gerard McCann. Francis Murray, Tommy Shiels, Danny MacOscar and Jim Joe McBride whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Patricia Davey, formerly Kelly of Brackalislea Road months mind mass on Friday 6th September at 7.30 pm in the Holy Rosary
Welcome Fr McCaul
As we bade farewell to Fr Dermot last weekend, we warmly welcome Fr Michael McCaul to Desertmartin and Ballinascreen this weekend. We wish him every blessing, fulfilment and joy in his priestly ministry among us. It will take Fr Michael time to settle in and get used to all the churches and schools but we are looking forward to getting to know him and he, us. Welcome Fr Michael.
Thank You for your generous contributions to the Parish. Sunday/Priest’s Collection envelopes: £1245.80. Thank you to those who contribute to the parish by direct debit.
Eucharistic Adoration; Adoration in Holy Rosary Church on Monday 2 September, 12 noon -7.25 pm.
Padre Pio Mass; Monthly Mass in honour of St Pio of Pietrelcina will be celebrated on Monday September 2 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church. Novena prayers and Rosary at 7.10 pm. All welcome.
Knocknagin Hall Committee: St. Patrick’s Céilí Club. Céilí Sat 7th September, dancing from 9pm to Midnight. Music is by Raymond Loney Come along and enjoy a night of fun and entertainment for all the family
Irish Language Class 8 weeks course commencing on Monday 9th September from 7:30 to 9pm. £3 per night or £15 for the 8 weeks
Chair Exercise Continues on Tuesday mornings at 10am
Irish Dancing Lessons, continues on Tuesday evenings at 6pm to register Contact Nicola on 07518207458
Craft Fair Sunday 10th November, now taking booking, £20 a table or two for £30
Come along to any of the above actives and enjoy a fun way to exercise, keep fit and improve your health and wellbeing. to register Contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne 02879 642711
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band: Band practice resumes on Thursday 12th September at 7:30pm New and past members welcome.
| Summer Music Tuition: Piano. For registration or information, contact Edward Gribbin BA (Hons), tel: 078 3516 1927.
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Charity Dance in Knocknagin Hall on Friday 30th August in aid of Laurel House, Antrim. Music by Liam McLaughlin. Dancing 8.30 pm to midnight. Admission £7 including light supper.
S.V.P. ~ School Uniforms: St. Vincent de Paul presently has an abundance of uniform items for St. Mary’s Primary
School and St. Colm’s High School. These items are all in wonderful condition and the majority of them have been dry cleaned. If interested in acquiring any of these items, please contact S.V.P. on 077 1083 8050.
Desertmartin Credit Union: We will be ordering Oil within the next 2 weeks, so if you want to request a fill, please let us
know, how much as soon as possible. Also, any member who is not in the Heating Oil Club, you can join, and let us know your oil request for this delivery. Office Telephone no: 028 7963 4858 on a Friday 6 pm till 9 pm and a Saturday 10 am till 12 noon. All Oil requests must be placed before 11 am on Saturday 7th September.
Tirgan Community Association: 80’s disco on Saturday 14th September. Doors open at 8pm. Fancy dress optional, prize for best dressed. Tickets £10 available from any committee member or pay at the door.
Ballinascreen Summer Draw 2024: Winners Week 5: £2,000: Jenny Kelly Derrynoid Lane, £500: Eamon Burns Derrynoid Road, £300: Kathleen O’Kane Bancran Road. Thank you to all have supported this year’s Summer Draw
Blessing of Motorcycles: All are very welcome to the blessing of motorcycles on Sunday 15th September in St Aengus’ Church, Burt, Co. Donegal. 1:30 pm and then bike ride to RNLI Station, Ned’s Point Buncrana for refreshments. Donations on the day in aid of RNLI. Fr Gerry Sweeney will be celebrating Mass in St. Patrick’s Chapel, Dungiven, at 11:30 that Sunday morning: any and all bikers are welcome to come along to that Mass and then head to Burt straight after the brief blessing service.
Padre Pio ~ Knock Pilgrimage: National Pilgrimage in honour of St Pio on Sunday 22 September at Knock. A coach will leave Holy Rosary Church at 7.00 am, with pickup at St Mary’s Coolcam (7.10 am) returning at 10.00 pm approx. Fare (including breakfast) is £30 payable when booking. All welcome. To book please phone 07836366949 or 07732125316 or 028 79628920.
Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage To Knock: Bishop McKeown will lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage on Saturday 28 September.
PTAA Mass ~ 125 Years: This year the association celebrates 125 years of the foundation of Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart. Ulster Provincial Pioneer Council will hold their Mass on Sunday 8 September at 12.00 noon in St Micheal’s Church, Enniskillen. All pioneers, friends and families are very welcome.
Kilcronaghan Centre: Crochet Class for beginners and improvers, starting Monday 23rd September for 6 weeks, 10 am – 12 noon. ◾ Painting Classes start back on Wednesday 11th September, 10 am and 7 pm. ◾ New Beginners Painting Class commencing October if there is enough interest. Register your name now. ◾ Creative Writing commences on Tuesday 8th October, 10.30 am – 12 noon. ◾ Watercolours Painting with George Gourley from Monday 4th November, 10 am for 4 weeks. ◾ Annual Vintage Rally, Craft Fair and Family Fun Day on Saturday 28th September from 11 am. New free attraction – Mobile Petting Farm. Also, the Family Health Van taking health check appointments on the day from 11 am. Message 078 2196 3749. Tel. 028 7962 7826. Email manager@kilcronaghan.co.uk for more details or to book on any of the above classes.
Courses At Drumalis
Pathways Adult Faith Development Programme for 2024 /2025 begins on Saturday, 12 October at Drumalis. The programme takes place one Saturday a month from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm between October and June. All welcome. Past participants may also be interested in the new programme on offer this year.
Growth In Prayer and Reflective Living hosted by Drumalis via Zoom, commences Monday 16 September. Do you feel restless, do you sense there is a deeper meaning to life, that God is out there but you feel disconnected. Then this course may be for you. This 20 session course via Zoom from September until March is based on Ignatian Spirituality.
Rooted in Love. Zoom course delivered over ten Thursday evening sessions from Sept 2024 to May 2025 – this course is ideal for anyone who has completed Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living.
To book a place or for more details, please contact Drumalis by email drumalis@btconnect.com or phone (028) 28272196/28276455.
Workspace After-School Club: Childcare Vacancy. The Club is currently recruiting a staff member to assist with the supervision of children and the provision of a safe and fun environment for all. Five afternoons per week. To find out more, please contact Workspace by phone on 028 7962 8113 or email ann@theworkspacegroup.org.
Vocations Day for those considering diocesan priesthood in Buncrana on Sunday 8th September from 12 noon – 6 pm. Anyone interested, should contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. Pat O’Hagan by email: pgoh2111@gmail.com.
Padre Pio Trip to Knock: The National pilgrimage in honour of St. Pio takes place on Sunday 22nd September at Knock Shrine. A coach will leave from the Holy Rosary at 7 am, with pickup at St. Mary’s, Coolcam (7.10 am) returning at 10 pm approx. Fare (including breakfast) is £30 payable at time of booking. All welcome. To book, please phone 078 3636 6949 or 077 3212 5316 or 028 7962 8920.
Pilgrimage to Fatima EX Dublin Easter 2025, Flying with TAP airlines, also 13th June 2025 for Feast of Saint Anthony, 13th October 2025 for Miracle of Sun. Contact James Treacy 00353 61921470 jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com. Payments by instalments acceptable. LAST REMAINING SEATS!
Could You ‘Host for Hospice’? October is officially Foyle Hospice ‘Coffee Morning Month’. We are calling on supporters to help us raise vital funds by hosting a Coffee Morning. Whether it’s at home, work or in your local community, get your friends together and get the kettle on, it’s a piece of cake! To request your Free host pack or for more information, please call Ailbhe McDaid, Community Fundraiser on 028 7135 9888 or email: ailbhe@foylehospice.com
| Weekend Retreat for Mission Supporters and Friends of SMA: Friday 27th (4.30 pm) – Sunday 29th September (2 pm). The SMA community welcomes our supporters and friends to this Weekend Retreat and Reflection, an opportunity to take time aside in the tranquil and relaxed setting of Dromantine. All will join in celebrating Mass each day at the Novena in honour of St. Thérése. The Sacraments of Reconciliation and of the Sick will be celebrated during the weekend.
Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Bishop Donal McKeown will lead the Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 28th September. Mass with Anointing of the Sick will take place at 3 pm in the main Basilica, accompanied by the Long Tower Parish Folk Group.
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Horticulture Classes in the polytunnel on Back Road, Draperstown, behind the Soup Kitchen, on Thursdays, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm. Everyone welcome. For more details, please ring STEPS on 078 2111 9367.
Stress Control: Free online stress control classes at https://ni.stresscontrol.org/. For more details, see online bulletin at www.desertmartinparish.com.
Sperrin Foodbank Opening Hours: Foodbank operates Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm. If you or someone you know requires assistance, please call 075 4342 0639. No questions asked or criteria to meet. Follow them on facebook at Sperrinfoodbank or email foodbank@theworkspacegroup.org.
Kilcronaghan Centre: Annual Vintage Rally, Family Fun Day and Craft Fair on Saturday 28th September from 11 am. For more details, ring 028 7962 7826 or message 078 2196 3749.
Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimages, April – Oct 2024: 7 Nights Apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. Contact us for details and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 00353 01 443 4510 or visit the website www.med-irishcentre.com.
St. Eugene’s Cathedral Pilgrimage to Fatima: 19th – 24th October. Cost £770 per person sharing with a single room supplement of £150 (subject to availability). For more information, please contact Anne Marie Hickey by email at amhickey@derrydiocese.org or phone St. Eugene’s Parish Office on 028 7126 2894.
Pilgrimage to Rome and San Giovanni: 4th – 10th November, led by James Molloy. Spiritual Director, Fr. John McKeever. To book, phone Kieran and Laura Troyon on 00353 57 935 5050. To book by debit card, see www.myriam.ie. Passport details needed when booking. Coach pickup at Oakleaf Restaurant, Maghera. Cost 895 Euro p.p.s.
Glenshane Pilgrimage To Rome, San Giovanni and Monte Cassino: 6th – 10th November. €895 euros all in. Afternoon flights with Aer Lingus. Excellent accommodation and dinners. All coaches and tours included. Phone Kieran and Laura on 00353 57 935 5050.
Pilgrimages to Fatima Easter 2025: Ex Dublin, Easter 2025: 13th May 2025 Feast day of Our Lady of Fatima; 13th June 2025 for Feast of Saint Anthony; 13th October 2025. Contact James Treacy on 00353 6 192 1470, Email: jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com.
| 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. |