BALLINASCREEN PARISH BULLETIN - 30 AUGUST 2020
- Ballinascreen Parish
- Aug 28, 2020
- 7 min read
No. 1826 ~ TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY MASSES
VIGIL MASS
St Eugene’s Moneyneena: 5.00 pm
Holy Rosary: 6.15 pm (Also on Ballinascreen Webcam)
St Patrick’s Keenaught: 7.30 pm
SUNDAY
St Columba’s Straw: 9.00 am
St Mary’s Coolcalm: 10.00 am (Also on Desertmartin Webcam)
St Patrick’s Sixtowns: 11.00 am
Holy Rosary: 12 noon (Also on Ballinascreen Webcam)
DAILY MASS TIMES FOR THIS WEEK (LIMITED SEATING)
Holy Rosary Church: Monday and Wednesday ~ 10.00 am Friday ~ 7.30 pm
St Mary’s Church Coolcalm: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ~ 10.00 am
All Masses in the Holy Rosary Church are transmitted live on the Ballinascreen parish webcam:
All Masses in St Mary’s Coolcalm are transmitted live via the Desertmartin parish webcam:
BULLETIN NOTES
NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN
Notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
Bulletins are presently only available online at www.parishofballinascreen.com
A printed copy is displayed in front porch of Holy Rosary Church.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Thursday 3 September: St Gregory the Great. Lived 540 – 604. Patron of musicians.
HOLY ROSARY CHURCH - PRIVATE PRAYER TIMES
Now that Confirmations and First Holy Communion Masses have been celebrated in Holy Rosary Church, new opening times for daily private prayer are announced this week. Holy Rosary Church will open Monday to Thursday from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm and on Friday and Saturdays from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm (this is to allow the sanitising of the church in preparation for evening Masses). The Church will remain open after Mass on a Sunday until 6.00 pm. Parishioners are asked to please sanitise their hands as they enter and leave the church and to sanitise the candle lighter if used. Upon entering the church for Private Prayer please lift one of the yellow coloured cards and leave it on the seat where you have been seated.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2020
Congratulations to all the children of the parish who celebrated First Holy Communion over the past fortnight in Ballinascreen. The ceremonies were beautiful in their simplicity and with the focus being solely on receiving Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for the first time, this year’s First Holy Communion Masses were unforgettable experiences. Many thanks to the Principals, Primary 4 teachers in all the schools and the Ballinascreen 'Do This In Memory Of Me Parents’ Team for their commitment to the children and to the parish programme of evangelisation.
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FACE COVERINGS IN CHURCHES
Following the Irish Catholic Bishops recommendation to use face coverings at Masses and other celebrations in churches, from weekend Saturday 29 / Sunday 30 August 2020, we encourage our parishioners to adopt the practice. Many people attending Mass in our parishes already wear a mask but from this weekend we appeal to all who attend Mass to do so.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Colette Bennett nee Murray, Balbriggan and Campbelltown,
Baby Patrick and Baby Olivia Bradley Cordarragh Heights,
Seamus McMullan England.
ANNIVERSARIES
Francis McAuley,
Seamus Mulligan,
Seamus O'Kane,
Marian Foley,
Rose Celine Cleary,
Hugh Donnelly,
Francis McCloskey,
Mary Crossett,
Danny Mullan.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Grace Anne Mieles Glenelly Villas,
Erin Lara Brunton Mulinderg,
James Patrick Diamond Ranaghan Road,
Donnacha James McGillian Bancran Road.
WEDDING
Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Conor McEldowney and Mairead Woods who were married last weekend in St Eugene’s Church, Moneyneena.
DERRY DIOCESAN SOCIETY
The 10.00 am Mass in Holy Rosary on Wednesday 2 September will be offered for the intentions of the living members of the Derry Diocesan Society.
VOLUNTEERS
Many thanks to all who have already volunteered to assist as stewards in all our Churches at each Mass. More stewards, who are free to attend each week, not necessarily every morning, but who can commit to a particular morning are needed for Holy Rosary Church. If willing to volunteer please email Ballinascreen Parish Office or contact Fr Madden. Parish Office Email Address: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
SEASON OF CREATION
Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Creation, is marked throughout the Christian world from 1 September to 4 October (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi) and celebrates the joy of creation as well as encouraging awareness-raising initiatives to protect the natural environment.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to all who have returned parish envelopes, established standing orders, have made online payments or used the ‘Donate’ button on the Parish Website. Envelopes may be returned to the Parish Office or Parochial Houses or when attending any parish Mass.
Thank you very much for your generous support.
Thanks also for donations received for St Vincent de Paul.
FRIDAY MASSES - PARISH ANNIVERSARY MASSES
Parish Anniversary Masses will be held every Friday at 10.00 am in St Mary's Coolcalm and at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
If parishioners wish to have their loved one prayed for at these Anniversary Friday Masses, please email their name to Ballinascreen Parish Office by 12 noon on Thursday of the relevant week.
Email address: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
These Masses may be viewed on the respective Parish webcam.
NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE 2020
Pilgrimage will be broadcast live on Sunday 13 September at 3.00 pm from Knock Shrine. Grandparents and their families are invited to join online at www.knockshrine.ie/watch
PILGRIMAGE 2020 - PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP BALLYMAGROARTY
Holy Family Parish Prayer Group will meet on Tuesday 1 September directly after Mass at 7.15 pm. A first-class relic available at the prayer group for blessing. Everyone welcome.
GROWTH IN PRAYER AND REFLECTIVE LIVING
Applications are now being accepted for this one-year programme from those who want a closer relationship with God. This course aims to give you the tools and space to become attuned to God's voice in the midst of clamour. Taking place over 30 Monday evenings from 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm by Zoom, starting Monday 14 September. When circumstances permit, the option to take part in the Drumalis Centre will be available. For more details please phone 28276455 or 28272196 (Monday - Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm) or email maura@drumalis.co.uk
Details are also available on the Drumalis website http://www.drumalis.co.uk
DRAPERSTOWN LIBRARY
Library will re-open to the public on Tuesday 1 September.
Opening hours are:
Tuesdays 2.00 pm - 8.00 pm. Fridays 10.00 am - 1.00 pm and 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm.
Saturdays 10.00 am - 1.00 pm and 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm.
SACRED HEART MESSENGER
The digital version of the September Messenger will be the last issue to be offered free of charge to non-subscribers. From October onwards, the digital edition will only be available to subscribers. A digital subscription costs just €15 per year and we hope you will decide to subscribe if you are not currently a subscriber. The September issue can be viewed on https://issuu.com/messengerpublications/docs/messenger_september
MESSENGER PUBLICATIONS
Messenger Publications have many books now available to order online at www.messenger.ie
Books available include:
Theology and Ecology in Dialogue,
Sacred Space, The Prayerbook,
Spirituality and the Senses
Many books for Advent and on Ignatian Spirituality are also listed on their website.
HOLY HOUR
No Holy Hours during July and August.
BALLINASCREEN COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP
Please click the link https://www.parishofballinascreen.com/ballinascreen-community-support-gro for full details of Ballinascreen Community Support Group.
ONLINE YOUTH PROGRAMMES
To access a wide variety of initiatives and activities by Derry Diocesan Youth, visit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerryDiocesanYouth/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derryyouth/
VIGIL AND SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday Vigils and Sunday Masses for different areas of the parish will be held as follows
5.00 pm Vigil Mass in St Eugene’s Church, Moneyneena.
6.15 pm Vigil Mass in Holy Rosary Church
9.00 am Sunday Mass in St Columba’s Church, Straw
11.00 am Sunday Mass in St Patrick’s Sixtowns
12 noon Sunday Mass in Holy Rosary Church.
Because of the guidelines re social distancing the number of parishioners that may attend each Mass is limited. Full details of the two week cycle for September and October are detailed in this Bulletin (below) and on all Church doors, the Parish Office window and on the parish website and Facebook page. Parish Mass will still be available via the webcam from Holy Rosary Church on Saturday at 6.15 pm and Sunday at 12.00 noon. It is very important to note that the Sunday Obligation to attend Mass continues to be suspended.
For up-to-date information view :
THE NET
The July-August edition of ‘The Net’ is only available on the Derry Diocesan website. It will be available again in parishes when restrictions are lifted. For inclusion of your faith related news in future editions please email: editorthenet15@gmail.com
POPE FRANCIS @PONTIFEX
If we take care of the goods that the Creator gives us, if we put what we possess in common in such a way that no one would be lacking, then we would truly inspire hope to regenerate a more healthy and equal world.
PRAYERS FOR OUR PROTECTION
The Irish Catholic Bishops have asked for prayers for those affected by the Coronavirus. Placing all our trust in the Lord, and asking Our Lady to intercede for us, the bishops invite everyone to pray these prayers:
EXTRACT FROM SAINT PATRICK’S BREASTPLATE
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.
MEMORARE
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you,
O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer. Amen
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
40 Derrynoyd Road
Telephone: 79628376
Fr Dermot McGirr CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
Telephone: 79632196
Fr John Downey Priest In Residence
36 Moneyneena Rd
Telephone: 79628375
Email: j.downey75@btinternet.com
PARISH OFFICE
9 High Street Phone: (028)79628248
Please note that due to restrictions imposed by the Coronavirus Pandemic the Parish Office may only be contacted by email or phone (message may be left)
SVP HELPLINE
Helpline telephone number: 07710838050
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