No. 2035 ~ TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road
Telephone: 79628376
Fr Michael McCaul CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
Telephone: 79632196
PARISH OFFICE
OPENING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.
9 High Street
Phone: (028)79628248
SAFEGUARDING
The Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is Marie Gormley. To contact Marie Tel: 07596500793, or Email: mariegormley@derrydiocese.org
SVP HELPLINE
Helpline telephone number: 07710838050
SPERRIN FOODBANK
Tel: 07543420639
BALLINASCREEN COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP
Please click the link https://www.parishofballinascreen.com/ballinascreen-community-support-gro for full details of Ballinascreen Community Support Group.
NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN
Notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday, preferably by email.
SUNDAY VIGIL MASSES
Holy Rosary: 6.00 pm
St Patrick’s, Keenaught: 7.30 pm
SUNDAY MASSES
St Columba’s, Straw: 9.00 am
St Mary’s, Coolcalm: 10.00 am
St Patrick’s, Sixtowns: 11.00 am
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena: 12 noon
DAILY MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
Monday 2 September:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 3 September:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday 4 September:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 5 September:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Friday 6 September:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church.
CONFESSIONS
In Holy Rosary Church every Saturday at 5.30 pm before the Vigil Mass.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Tuesday 3: St Gregory the Great.
WELCOME FR McCAUL
As we bade farewell to Fr Dermot last weekend, we warmly welcome Fr Michael McCaul to Ballinascreen and Desertmartin 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.
VISITATION OF SICK
Fr Madden will continue to visit the sick and housebound of the parish over the next week. Where possible he will make contact the day before to arrange a suitable time.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Adoration in Holy Rosary Church on Monday 2 September from 12 noon to 7.25 pm.
MASS IN HONOUR OF ST PADRE PIO
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.
VOICE OF PADRE PIO MAGAZINE
Annual subscriptions for the St Pio magazine are due. If you wish to receive this informative magazine posted from San Giovanni Rotondo please enclose £14 in a sealed envelope with your full name and address and pay at the St Pio Mass on Monday 2 September at 7.30 pm..
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Caitriona Meabh Conway, Cedar Avenue Magherafelt;
Ryan Kevin Shaw, Drumard Road;
Iarlaith Sean McCullagh, Mulinderg.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and friends of:
Rosaleen Murray, Dunlogan;
Cathal McWilliams, Cloane;
Mary McCullagh, Bancran;
Mary Catherine McEldowney, Slaughtneil;
Anne Conway (nee Kelly) Cranagh;
John O’Kane, Australia;
Reta Vaughan, Strabane;
Mary Gormley, Claudy.
MONTH’S MIND MASS
Paddy Joe O’Neill, Gortnari on Friday September 6 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Dessie Bradley, Glenelly Villas on Friday September 6 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
ANNIVERSARIES
Marian Foley, Rose Celine Cleary;
Hugh Donnelly, Charlie Murray;
Francis McCloskey, Mary Crossett;
Baby Robin O'Kane, Danny Mullan.
DIOCESAN VOCATIONS
Vocations Day in Buncrana on Sunday 8 September, from 12 noon to 6.00 pm. Anyone interested should please contact the diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan by email. Email: pgoh2111@gmail.com
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £1420
Renovation Collection: £1915.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
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, Darling Street, Enniskillen. All pioneers, friends and families are very welcome.
SVP ~ SCHOOL UNIFORMS
SVP have uniform items for St.Mary's PS and St.Colm’s High School, in wonderful condition and the majority have been dry cleaned. If interested in any of these items please contact SVP on 07710838050.
WARM WELCOME WENESDAYS
Recommences Wednesday 11 September, in Workspace Community Hub, from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. No need to book, just drop-in for tea /coffee and some chat. Free of charge and open to everyone.
GLENTIES HARVEST FAIR
Ballinascreen Community Forum as part of the BALGLEN project, funded by the International Fund for Ireland is providing a free bus to attend the Glenties Harvest Fair on Sunday 15 September, departing Draperstown at 11.00 am. For more details and to book contact Rosemary Hunter on 07748 645007 or Email: info@cfballinascreen.org
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 to 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 September 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.
LOW COST COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
This Autumn psychotherapy students from the Dublin Counselling and Therapy Centre (www.dctc.ie) will be available to meet clients face to face in the Maghera area. Working under the auspices of Derry Psychotherapy, a professional psychotherapy and supervision practice, (www.derrypsychotherapy.co.uk), the students will work with a range of issues with adult clients. (Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Fear, Relationship issues, etc.) A waiting list is being opened and places will be offered on a first come basis. For more details and to put your name on the waiting list please contact: 078 87398765 or 07989946344
BLESSING OF MOTORCYCLES
On Sunday 15 September at St Aengus’ Church, Burt, Co. Donegal, at 1.30 pm and then bike ride to RNLI Station, Buncrana for refreshments. Fr Gerry Sweeney will celebrate Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Dungiven, at 11.30 am on September 15, all bikers welcome to that Mass and then head straight to Burt after brief blessing service.
KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Crochet class for beginners and improvers start Monday 23 September for 6 weeks from 10.00 am to 12 noon.
Painting classes resume Wednesday 11 September, ~ 10.00 am and 7.00 pm.
NEW Beginners painting class will commence in October if there is enough interest – so register now if interested.
Yoga with Angela commences Thursday 26 September from 10.30 am to noon.
Creative Writing commences Tuesday 8 October from 10.30 am to 12 noon.
Watercolours with George Gourley, Monday 4 Nov, 10.00 am for 4 weeks.
Annual Vintage Rally, Craft Fair and Family Fun Day: Saturday 28 September from 11.00 am. New free attraction – Mobile Petting Farm. Family Health Van will take appointments on the day.
For more details or to book on any class message 07821963749 or phone 028 79627826 or Email: manager@kilcronaghan.co.uk
MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE
7 nights apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. For more details phone 003531 4434510 or visit www.med-irishcentre.com or email reservations@med-irishcentre.com
RETREAT FOR SMA SUPPORTERS AND FRIENDS
The SMA community welcomes their supporters and friends to a Retreat and Reflection Weekend from Friday 27 September (4.30 pm) to Sunday 29 September at 2.00 pm. This is an opportunity to take time aside in the relaxed setting of Dromantine. Mass each day. Sacraments of Reconciliation and of the Sick will also be celebrated.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND
Hosted by Catholic Marriage Encounter Ireland from 8 to 10 November, at Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co Kildare. Limited places, booking is online only at www.marriageencounter.ie
FATIMA PILGRIMAGES 2025
Pilgrimage to Fatima from Dublin at Easter, also 13 June for Feast of St Anthony, 13 October for Miracle of Sun. Contact James Treacy 00353 61921470 or Email: jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com.
STRESS CONTROL CLASSES
Next online session of six free classes commence on Monday 23 September. For more details visit: ni.stresscontrol.org
PARISH ANNIVERSARY AND MONTH’S MIND MASSES
If you wish to have a deceased loved one prayed for at any Anniversary Friday Mass, you MUST please email their name to Ballinascreen Parish Office by noon on Thursday of the relevant week. Notices for First Anniversary and Month's Mind Masses should be received before the Wednesday of the previous week so that they may be printed in the Bulletin the weekend before the Anniversary Mass.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
Baptisms are on Sundays at 3.00 pm. Bookings to be made please via the Parish Office, Tel.: 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
September 22 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
September 29 ~ Holy Rosary Church
October 13 ~ St Columba’s Straw
October 20 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
November 3 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
November 10 ~ Holy Rosary Church
November 24 ~ St Columba’s Straw
December 1 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
December 15 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
December 22 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
St. Patrick’s Céilí Club, invite you to a Céilí on Saturday 7 September. Dancing from 9.00 pm to midnight. Music by Raymond Loney. A night of fun and entertainment for all the family!
Irish Language classes for 8 weeks start Monday 9 September from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. £3 per night or £15 for 8 weeks.
Irish dancing lessons: Tuesdays 6.00 pm to register Contact Nicola 07518207458.
Chair Exercises Tuesdays at 10 am
Craft Fair, Sunday 10 November, now taking bookings. £20 a table or 2 for £30.
To register contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne79642711
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band: Practice resumes Thursday 12 September at 7.30 pm. New and past members welcome.
