No. 1715 ~ SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY MASS TIMES
VIGIL MASS
Holy Rosary: 6.00 pm
SUNDAY
St Eugene’s Moneyneena: 9.00 am
St Patrick’s Sixtowns: 10.00 am
St Columba’s Straw: 11.00 am
Holy Rosary: 12 noon
DAILY MASS TIMES FOR THIS WEEK
Holy Rosary Church
Monday ~ 10.00 am and 7.30 pm
Tuesday - Friday ~ 10.00 am
All Masses celebrated in Holy Rosary Church are streamed live on the parish website:
www.parishofballinascreen.com
St Eugene’s Church Moneyneena
Wednesday ~ 7.30 pm
St Columba’s Church Straw
Friday ~ 7.30 pm
CONFESSIONS
Before the Vigil Mass
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
40 Derrynoyd Road
Telephone: 79628376
Email:ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
Fr John Downey CC
36 Moneyneena Rd
Telephone: 79628375
Email: j.downey75@btinternet.com
Fr Dermot McGirr CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
Telephone: 79632196
PARISH OFFICE
9 High Street Tel: 79628248
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
9.00 am – 3.00 pm
Friday 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
Wednesday ~ Closed
BULLETIN NOTICES
All notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday. ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
SVP HELPLINE
Helpline telephone number: 07710838050
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Monday 23: St Bridget of Sweden, Patron of Europe.
Wednesday 25: St James, Apostle. Son of Zebedee and brother of John, called the Greater. His shrine is at Compostella in Spain.
Thursday 26: Saints Joachim and Anne. Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
No Eucharistic Adoration in Holy Rosary during July and August.
DERRY DIOCESAN SOCIETY
The 10.00 am Mass in Holy Rosary Church on Tuesday July 24 will be offered for the deceased members of the Derry Diocesan Society.
MONTH’S MIND MASSES
Barney McGuigan Moykeeran, Saturday 21 July in Holy Rosary Church at 6.00 pm.
Sophia Conway Bradley Park, Sunday 22 July in St Patrick’s Church Sixtowns at 10.00 am.
Charlie McKenna Drumderg, Sunday 22 July in St Eugene’s Church Moneyneena at 9.00 am.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASSES
Alice Kerr, Carnamoney Wednesday 25 July in St Eugene’s Church Moneyneena at 7.30 pm.
John Campbell, Drumard, Sunday 29 July in St Columba’s Church Straw at 11.00 am.
DATES FOR THE DIARY!
Tuesday August 21: County Derry Deanery Family Event to be held in Dean McGlinchey Park in the evening to celebrate the opening of the World Meeting of Families on Wednesday August 22, culminating in the visit to Ireland of the Holiness Pope Francis.
More details to follow.
Sunday September 23: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the death of St Pio of Pietrlecina and the centenary of his having received on his body the stigmata, (the wounds of Jesus on the cross) Bishop McKeown, will be the chief celebrant at a Mass in Holy Rosary Church at 3.00 pm.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary: Alice Kerr
Michael Ward, Peggy Trolan,
Annie Hegarty, Margaret Kennedy,
Plunkett Kelly.
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £2080
Church Renovation: £1310.74
Many thanks to all who contributed
WEDDING
Congratulations and best wishes for the future to:
Nicole Kelly and Cathal Shaw
who were married recently in our parish.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Megan Ann Downie, Cahore Road,
Aimee Marie McCusker, Derrynoid Road,
Oisin Anthony Campbell, Davagh Road.
BALLINASCREEN PARISH DRAW
July Draw will be held on Monday July 30. All returns should be made please to the Parish Office before 12 noon on Friday 27 July.
PARISH WEBCAM
All Masses in the Holy Rosary Church and any periods of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament are transmitted live on the parish website:
www.parishofballinascreen.com
PARISH ANNIVERSARY MASS
The 7.30 pm Friday Mass in St Columba’s Straw is offered each week as an anniversary Mass for deceased parishioners. If you wish to have your loved one prayed for at this Mass you MUST give their name to the Parish Office before Thursday of the relevant week.
PARISH BAPTISMS
First Sunday of the month:
Holy Rosary after 12 noon Mass
Second Saturday of the month:
St Eugene’s Moneyneena at 3.00 pm
Fourth Sunday of the month:
St Columba’s Straw at 3.00 pm
St Patrick’s Sixtowns: By arrangement.
A baptism card is to be completed when booking a baptism. Please contact the Parish Office to book a baptism.
LOUGH DERG 2018
Three Day Pilgrimages:
You may begin any day until 13 August. Booking not required. Daily boats to the island 10.30 am - 3.00 pm, 7 days per week. The Lough Derg team can help you to co-ordinate public transport or link up with Pilgrimage Organisers in your locality – phone Lorraine on 00353 71 9861518 or email info@loughderg.org
One Day Retreats:
August ~ 18, 19, 20, 27, 28 and 29.
September ~ 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 22, 23 and 30.
Special One Day Retreats:
Friday August 17 ~ Family Day
Monday September 3~ Quiet Day
Thursday September 20 ~ Finding God In The Mess
Saturday September 29 ~ Living With Suicide.
All One Day Retreats commence at 10.20 am and conclude at approximately 4.30 pm. Cost €40 includes all refreshments and return boat. Booking essential phone 00353719861518 or email info@loughderg.org or view website www.loughderg.org to book.
IGNATION SPIRITUALITY
‘Your Life, Your Story, Your Pathway to God’
This Jesuit Week from 24-31 July will be facilitated by Eddie Cosgrove SJ, Terry Howard SJ and Dermot Mansfield SJ. There will be two 20-minute sessions daily at 11.05am and 7.05 pm and also a preached retreat each day in the Prayer Guidance Centre and Mass at 3.00 pm in the Basilica. Each day will focus on a different theme. No booking necessary, all welcome. For further details please see www.knockshrine.ie/events
DERRY DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL CENTRE
Invites applications for the post of Diocesan Youth Coordinator
This post represents the continuing development and commitment in Youth Ministry by the Diocese of Derry and will be a challenging undertaking for the successful candidate.
The main focus of the post will be working with young people, schools and parishes to help them live their faith vibrantly in their school, parish and community. Engaging young people in faith and the activity of the Church will be the post holder’s priority. To be successful you will need to have:
A degree in a relevant discipline - Education, Theology, Religious Education or Pastoral Studies.
Evidence of working with young people in a leadership capacity
Active involvement in the spiritual and sacramental life of the Catholic Church at parish and/or diocesan level. Application Form, Job Description and Personal Specification may be obtained by emailing office@derrydiocese.org or by phoning 71262302.
Completed applications must be returned not later than 4.00 pm on 25 July.
NI BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Blood donation sessions will be held in St Colm’s High School on Monday 23 July, from 2.30 pm- 4.15 pm and from 5.30 pm – 8.00 pm.
PRIORY INSTITUTE DUBLIN
The Institute offers high-quality, affordable theological education by distance learning. Registration closes on September 25.
For further details view www.prioryinstitute.com or
phone (003531) 4048124 or email enquiries@prioryinstitute.com
HUDY'S WAY WALK
Walk for MacMillan Cancer Support on Saturday 28 July. Walk will start at An Rath Dubh at 9.00 am and will finish there also, when tea and sandwiches will be served. There is an option of the full Hudy's Way walk or a shorter walk starting at 11.00 am. Registration from 8.00 am at
AN RATH DUBH
For further information contact Joseph McCullagh on 07841820228 or josephmccullagh@hotmail.co.uk
DRAPERSTOWN CELTIC
Membership for 2018/2019 season is now due. Registration must be completed online and early registration is appreciated to help with planning.
IFA Summer Camp at Backrow 3G from Monday 20 to Friday 24 August from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm each day.
50th Anniversary Dinner. Tickets still available to buy online for dinner on 6 October. Special guests include Sky Sports presenter Orla Chennaoui and Derry City manager Kenny Shields.
For more details on DC events please visit www.draperstownceltic.co.uk
OFFICIAL FAMILY PRAYER FOR WMOF2018
God, our Father, we are brothers and sisters in Jesus your Son,
One family, in the Spirit of your love.
Bless us with the joy of love.
Make us patient and kind, gentle and generous, welcoming to those in need.
Help us to live your forgiveness and peace.
Protect all families with your loving care,
Especially those for whom we now pray:
Pause to remember family members and others
Increase our faith, strengthen our hope,
Keep us safe in your love,
Make us always grateful for the gift of life that we share.
This we ask, through Christ our Lord.
Amen
POPE FRANCIS
@ PONTIFEX
When we are firmly united to the God who loves and sustains us, we are able to withstand all life’s difficulties and challenges.
