BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 11 MAY 2025
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No. 2071 ~ FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
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
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
MASSES THIS WEEK
Monday ~ 12 May:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday ~ 13 May:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
Wednesday ~ 14 May:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church,
Thursday ~ 15 May:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
Friday ~ 16 May:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Tuesday 13: Our Lady of Fatima.
Wednesday 14: St Matthias, apostle.
PARISH MISSION
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Vincentian Fathers have had to regretfully cancel the Four Day Parish Mission in Ballinascreen and Desertmartin planned to be held from 29 May to 1 June.
Because the Parish Mission is now cancelled there will be Parish Anniversary Masses as usual on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 May.
BLESSING OF GRAVES 2025
Blessing of Graves in Ballinascreen and Desertmartin on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June at the following times.
Saturday June 7:
6.30 pm ~ Mass in St Patrick’s Keenaught followed by Blessing of graves.
Please note earlier Mass time.
Sunday June 8:
11.00 am ~ Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Sixtowns followed by Blessing of graves.
12 noon ~ Mass in St Eugene’s Church, Moneyneena followed by Blessing of graves.
2.00 pm ~ Blessing of graves at St Columba’s Straw.
3.00 pm ~ Blessing of graves at St Mary’s, Coolcalm.
4.30 pm ~ Blessing of graves at Old Keenaught Church.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Vera Kelly, Bancran Road;
Louise Canning, Drumsurn.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary:
Vonie (Geraldine) McCullagh.
Anniversaries:
Mark Cassidy;
Maureen McCallion;
Margaret Bottomley;
Seamus Kelly;
John Joe Doherty;
Joe Rogers;
Bridget McKenna.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Vonie McCullagh, Glenelly Villas, on Friday 16 May at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Hugh Anthony Glass, Mulinderg;
Tommy Gerard McShane, Mulinderg;
Jack Anthony McKee, Mulinderg;
Oistín Joseph Bradley, Ranakeeran.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection £2563
Renovation Collection £1890
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2025
Ballinascreen Parish:
St Mary’s P.S. Draperstown on Saturday 10 May in Holy Rosary.
St Columba's P.S. Straw on Saturday 17 May in St Columba's Church, Straw.
Gaelscoil na Speiríní on Saturday 7 June in Holy Rosary Church.
St Eoghan's P. S. Moneyneena on Saturday 7 June in St Eugene's, Moneyneena.
Desertmartin Parish:
Cullion P.S. on Saturday 10 May in St Patrick's Church, Keenaught.
Knocknagin P.S. on Saturday 17 May in St Mary's Church, Coolcalm.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG 2025
There will be a pilgrimage to Lough Derg from Thursday 10 July until Saturday 12 July. This is open to all members of the parish, and we may be able to book a bus depending on the number of responses. Please contact Fr Michael if you’re interested; Tel.: 028 79632196 or Email: desertmartinparish@gmail.com
Alongside Knock Shrine and Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg is one of three esteemed traditional pilgrimage locations to be designated by the Irish Bishops’ Conference as national places of pilgrimage in this Jubilee Year.
DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Pilgrimage led by Bishop McKeown, on Sunday 15 June, commencing with Rosary at 2.00 pm, followed by Anointing of the Sick at 2.30 pm and concluding with Mass and Eucharistic Procession at 3.00 pm. Confessions available throughout the day. Bus transport from St Eugene's Cathedral. For more details on this, please contact Karen; Tel.: 028 71262 894 or Email: cathedral@derrydiocese.org
In conjunction with this Pilgrimage, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, is running a two-night pilgrimage to Knock from 15 -17 June. Cost is £280 per person sharing. For more details and full itinerary, contact Anne Marie; Tel.: amhickey@derrydiocese.org or Tel.: 028 71262894 or call into the Cathedral Parish Office.
LITTLE WAY NOVENA 2025
The Little Way Novena in honour of St Thérèse of Lisieux in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, continues until next Sunday 18 May. Today, Sunday 11 May at 6.00 pm there will be Devotions and a talk. Monday to Friday (12 to 16 May) Novena Masses will be celebrated at 6.30 am and 10.00 am and there will be an Evening Service with a guest speaker at 7.30 pm. On Saturday 17 May the 10.00 am Mass will be offered up for those who have died. The Novena closes on Sunday 18 May at 3.00 pm. This will be an opportunity to pray for our intentions and to ask St Thérèse to intercede for us. All welcome to the cathedral for this time of prayer and petition, in person or join in the Novena via the cathedral webcam.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2025
Baptisms: Sundays at 3.00 pm. Bookings to be made please via the Parish Office - Tel.: 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
May 25 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
June 15 ~ St Patrick’s Church Sixtowns.
June 22 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena.
June 29 ~ St Columba’s Church Straw.
July 6 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
July 13 ~ St Patrick’s Church Sixtowns.
July 20 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena.
July 27 ~ St Columba’s Church Straw.
August 3 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
August 10 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns.
August 17 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena.
August 24 ~ St Columba’s Straw.
August 31 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
BLOOD DONATION SESSION
In Workspace Recreation Centre, (Backrow) on Wednesday 21 May from 12.30 pm until 7.30 pm. Please visit www.nibts.org to book an appointment.
SIXTOWNS CROSS COMMUNITY GROUP
Pilates classes are currently taking place every Monday from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm at the hall. Spaces still available. To book contact Emma on 07769289385.
CORMAC Ó CEALLAIGH CCÉ
Congratulations to all the young musicians who recently competed at the Derry Feis. The local CCÉ are very proud of you all and your achievements. The very best of luck to all the local musicians, who will be participating in the County Derry Fleadh. A special mention to the newly formed U12 Grupa Ceoil, many of whom are competing for the first time. Ádh mór oraibh!
Last Seisiún before the summer break, in the Market Inn Lounge, Draperstown on Friday 16 May
Junior seisiún 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm.
Slow seisiún 8.30 pm - 9.15 pm.
Light refreshments followed by an Advanced seisiún. Everyone very welcome! Tá fáilte roimh chách.
PRAY FOR LIFE NOVENA
The Pray for Life Novena is an invitation to join thousands of people across Ireland to pray for the protection of human life, from Friday 23 May to the Feast of the Visitation Saturday 31 May. Each day’s intention will be accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life in Ireland. Please visit www.prayforlife.ie for the daily novena prayers and to sign up for daily reminders. Novena prayers will also be on facebook.com/PrayforLifeNovena
on X @PrayforLife_ie and
on Instagram @prayforlifenovena .
This is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
WARM WELCOME WEDNESDAY
Community First Responder Scheme for Ballinascreen - If interested in learning more about the Community First Responder Scheme or becoming a volunteer in Ballinascreen area, an Information Session will be on Wednesday 14 May in Workspace Community Hub at 7.00 pm where Mid Ulster Community First Responders will explain how the scheme works and how to become a volunteer. This event is open to all, booking not required.
Mid Ulster Community First Responders will also be holding free CPR and defibrillator training in Workspace Community Hub on Thursday 22 May at 7.00 pm. Places are limited, so booking for this session is required. To book, please contact Workspace on 028 7962 8113 or Email: info@theworkspacegroup.org by 4.00 pm on Monday 19 May.
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
Flying Direct from Belfast International Airport. 7 nights full board, Avenida Hotel 30 July – 6 August. Spiritual Director Fr Martin Graham, St Peter's Belfast. £885 p.p.s. Convenient flight times, for more details please contact Joe Catney on 07776425631.
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 in Hall Thursday 15 May at 7.30 pm. Second session Wednesday 27 August at 1.00 pm. To book please phone 07887614094.
Popular Jivercise classes: Tuesdays at 7.00 pm. Registration necessary please visit Desertmartin Parochial Hall Facebook page to register.
Irish language: Mondays 7.30 pm.
Chair Exercises: Tuesdays 10.00 am.
Irish Dancing lessons: Tuesdays at 6.00 pm. Extra class for new beginners at 5.30 pm. To register contact Nicola 07518207458.
Céilí Dancing classes suitable for all ages and abilities, Wednesdays at 8 pm.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
Band Practice: Thursdays at 7.30 pm. New and past members welcome.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS As we celebrate Vocations Sunday we pray especially for those considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood - that they will listen to the voice of Jesus, the Good Shepherd; that they will develop a personal relationship with Him as they come to know Him and follow Him wherever He may lead them. |
