BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 10 AUGUST 2025
- Ballinascreen Parish
- Aug 8
- 6 min read
Updated: Aug 17
No. 2084 ~ NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road
Telephone: 79628376
Fr Michael McCaul CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
Telephone: 79632196
Email: desertmartinparish@gmail.com
PARISH OFFICE
OPENING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.
9 High Street
Phone: (028)79628248
SAFEGUARDING
Click on this link for safeguarding information regarding support services, complaints and reporting, and downloadable resources from the Derry Diocese: https://www.derrydiocese.org/safeguarding
The Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is Marie Gormley. To contact Marie Tel: 07596500793, or Email: marie.gormley@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
MASSES THIS WEEK
Monday ~ 11 August:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday ~ 12 August:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday ~ 13 August:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church,
Thursday ~ 14 August:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church,
MASSES FOR THE HOLYDAY
Vigil Masses ~ Thursday 14 August
6.00 pm ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
7.30 pm ~ St Patrick’s Keenaught.
Masses on Friday 15 August
9.00 am ~ St Columba’s Straw
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
11.00 am ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns,
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Monday 11: St Clare, virgin.
Tuesday 12: St Jane Frances de Chantal.
Wednesday 13: St Pontian, pope and St Hippolytus, priest, martyrs.
Thursday 14: St Maximilian Kolbe, priest and martyr.
Friday 15: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a holyday of obligation, Masses for the holyday are listed above.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Paddy Gray, Corick;
Imelda Bannon, Swatragh.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary:
Baby McSorley, Rannakeeran.
Anniversaries:
Trevor Campbell;
Larry Mulligan;
James O'Hagan;
Gerry Clerkin;
Hugh McWilliams;
John Rogers.
MONTH’S MIND MASS
Mona McBride, Campbelltown, on Friday August 15 in Holy Rosary Church at 7.30 pm.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Lorcán Joseph Campbell, Maghera;
Fiadh Martina Connelly, Magherafelt;
Jade Danielle McSorley, Sixtowns Road.
SUMMER DRAW 2025
Many thanks to all have supported this year’s Summer Draw. The second draw will take place this weekend at the 6.00 pm Saturday Vigil Mass in Holy Rosary:
You may still purchase a ticket to be entered in the draw for the three remaining weeks!
Prizes are as follows:
Weeks 3 & 4:
1st Prize ~ £1,000
2nd Prize ~ £200
3rd Prize ~ £100
Week 5:
1st Prize ~ £2,000
2nd Prize ~ £500
3rd Prize ~ £300
Tickets only £20 each are available to buy from Heron’s Gift Shop or Ballinascreen Parish Office. Alternatively you can purchase on line by scanning this QR Code:
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Winners will be announced at the Saturday Vigil 6.00 pm Mass in Holy Rosary Church. All proceeds from this draw will go to our church renovation fund for the upkeep of all our churches in the parish.
Winners Week 1
£1,000 ~ Aoibhinn Kelly c/o Matt Trolan.
£200 ~ Claire McGlone Gortnari.
£100 ~ Oran Spillane Sixtowns Road.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Priests’ Collection £2083
Renovation Collection £1217.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated
MARY'S MEALS - THANK YOU
Mary’s Meals express their grateful thanks to the priests and parishioiners of Ballinascreen for their warm welcome and exceptional generosity last weekend. The fantastic amount collected was £5,438.87 which will feed 284 children in school everyday for a full year. For more information about Mary’s Meals please visit www.marysmeals.org.uk or contact Pat McNeill at 07774043147.
VOCATIONS NOTICE
Anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood is invited to an afternoon of prayer and discussion organised by the diocesan vocations team on Sunday 24 August. Mass in St Columb's Church, Waterside, at 12.30 pm, followed by refreshments in the parish hall. Bishop McKeown hopes to attend, along with a number of priests and seminarians. The afternoon will end at 6.00 pm.
ACN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Papal charity Aid to the Church in Need Ireland invites people to join their national pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday August 30 to highlight the plight of Christians who suffer persecution for their faith in many parts of the world. Mass in Basilica at 3.00 pm, all welcome. For more details please see www.acnireland.org
IOSAS CENTRE MUFF
Iosas Centre and Celtic Prayer Garden, is a vibrant, welcoming place for all the family, with something happening every day. Enjoy the buzz of Fish & Chip Friday, treat yourselves to a hearty all-day breakfast on Saturdays, or gather around the table for a delicious Sunday lunch made with their own organic produce. Farm shop open Monday to Friday until 4.30 pm, bursting with fresh organic fruit and vegetables, homemade jams, chutneys, free-range eggs, and other tasty treats.
Explore the Celtic Prayer Garden - a peaceful and magical space where children can explore and adults can reconnect with nature and enjoy a moment of calm. It’s a little haven of joy, nourishment, and tranquillity. Eircode F93F104 will bring you straight to the Centre.
JUBILEE YEAR EVENTS AT LOUGH DERG
One Day Retreats - Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection – places still available on August 19, 23, 24, 25, 30; September 3, 6, 7, 9, 13, 20, 21.
National Sacred Heart Crusade - A Sacred Heart Statue blessed by Pope Francis will be present for Day Retreats on 23, 24 and 25 August.
Canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis - On Sunday 7 September special devotions and blessing with Carlo Acutis Relic. Adm €50. Group discounts. Advance booking essential.
National Heritage Week - On Thursday 21 August immerse yourself in the story and heritage of the ancient Sanctuary. Guided tour of Station Island and boat trip at 11.00 am and 2.30 pm. Adm €15. Concessions for students, children and families. Advance booking essential.
Pilgrim Path Lake Shore Pilgrimage - On Sunday 31 August walk in the footsteps of pilgrims through the centuries. Guided 8 km and 12 km walk options available. Adm €25. Advance booking essential.
Quiet Day Retreat - On Friday 12 September, come apart by yourself and rest a while Adm €40 includes refreshments and lunch. Advance booking essential.
To book phone 00353 719861518 or email info@loughderg.org
There is still time to collect your Lough Derg Pilgrim Passport Stamp! www.pilgrimpassport.ie
HEALTHCARE CHAPLAINS SURVEY
The Northern Ireland Healthcare Chaplains Association (NIHCA) is the professional body for healthcare chaplains in Northern Ireland, and aims to support and to equip them. They have commissioned Queen’s University Belfast to undertake a study regarding experiences of people who have used their services. The research team is keen to hear from people who could have experience as a patient, family member or be someone close to a patient, or be a healthcare employee. This survey is an opportunity to share your experiences anonymously. For more details and to take part please visit https://forms.office.com/e/YFbeb2Zcjm Any queries please contact Dr Patricia Carlisle (Lead Researcher, QUB) p.carlisle@qub.ac.uk / 028 90971379.
GAMBLING HELPLINE
Is gambling affecting your life?
If so help is available by phoning 028 71351329.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2025
Baptisms: Sundays at 3.00 pm. All bookings to be made please via the Parish Office Tel.: phone 028 79628248 or by Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
August 17 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena,
August 24 ~ St Columba’s Straw,
August 31 ~ Holy Rosary Church
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.
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Defibrillator training on Wednesday 27 August at 10.00 am. To book a place please phone 07887614094.
Chair exercises recommence on Tuesday 12 August at 10.00 am.
Irish Dancing Classes: Tuesdays at 5.30 pm for new beginners and 6.00 pm. To register Contact Nicola on 07518207458.
All other classes resume next month.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
Annual Buffet and Dance in Parish Hall, on Friday 19 September, music by Sprig of Heather, Tickets £15, on sale by band members, or pay at door.
August Monthly Draw winner: Loup AOH Division.
Seats available on bus for the Feast of the Assumption celebrations on Sunday 17 August in Newcastle. £40 for bus fare and a 2-course meal in Newcastle Golf Club. Names required by Thursday 14 August. All members are asked to please attend the Band practice on Thursday at 7.30 pm.
POPE LEO @ PONTIFEX
Every act of willingness, every gratuitous act, every gesture of forgiveness given in advance, every effort patiently accepted, is a way to create an environment where
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS In our second reading this weekend Abraham and Sarah are held up as models of faith. We pray for our seminarians and for those considering the diocesan priesthood, that they will be good examples of faith and trust in God for the people they will be called to serve. |
