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BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 12 FEBRUARY 2023

No. 1954 ~ SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

 

PARISH CONTACT DETAILS

Fr. Peter Madden PP VF

31 Sixtowns Road

Telephone: 79628376

Email:ballinascreenparish@gmail.com

Fr Dermot McGirr CC​

50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin

Telephone: 79632196

Fr John Downey Priest In Residence Moneyneena

PARISH OFFICE

OPENING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.

9 High Street

Phone: (028)79628248

email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com


NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN

Notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday, preferably by email.

Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com

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.

 
 

FEAST OF THE WEEK

Tuesday 14: St Cyril, monk and St. Methodius, bishop, Patrons of Europe.


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: Holy Rosary Church - 11.00 am

Tuesday: St Mary’s Coolcalm - 11.00 am

Wednesday: Holy Rosary Church - 11.00 am

Thursday: St Mary’s Coolcalm - 11.00 am

Friday - Parish Anniversary Masses: St Mary’s Coolcalm 11.00 am & Holy Rosary Church 7.30 pm


DERRY DIOCESAN SOCIETY

Vigil Mass at 6.00 pm in Holy Rosary Church on Saturday 18 February will be offered for the deceased members of the Derry Diocesan Society


LOURDES HOSPITALITE COLLECTION

Derry Diocesan Lourdes Hospitalite has advised that as there will be no sick pilgrims being accompanied to Lourdes on this year’s diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes in July, the annual Lourdes Hospitalite Collection will NOT be taken up this year.

Please therefore ignore the yellow envelope for next Sunday February 19.


BAPTISM

We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:

Caoimhe Maureen Annie Campbell, Davagh Road.


DEATH

We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:

Mary McMullan, Drumard and London.


FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS

Vera McGuigan Drumard, on Friday 17 February at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.


ANNIVERSARIES

First Anniversary:

Baby Eden Bradley.

Anniversaries:

Philomena Jeffery;

Julia Morgan;

Colette Kelly;

William Murray;

Gracie-Mae Corrigan-Bradley;

Cathal Conville.


WEEKLY PARISH COLLECTIONS

From the weekend of 25/26 February, the weekly parish collection will be taken up during Mass at the beginning of the Offertory.

Anyone who can help is asked to please forward their name to the Parish Office, stating which Mass they are available to collect at. There will be only one collection and all envelopes should be placed in the one basket.

  • If you would like to have a box of envelopes please email the Parish Office with your name and address.


PIONEER PINS

  • Anyone wishing to become a probationary pioneer, or is due a full pin or a silver, golden or diamond pin is asked to please email Fr Madden at ballinascreenparish@gmail.com

  • Anyone wishing to take a temporary pin for Lent which begins on Wednesday 22 February is asked to please contact Fr Madden at 02879628376.


SVP RECYCLING SCHEME

Ballinascreen SVP would like to thank all those who kindly donated their child's preloved communion dresses and suits. They still have beautiful items available and should anyone which to view please call the SVP phone number for arrangements.


LOURDES DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE 2023

Pilgrimage from 3 to 7 July 2023. The Pilgrimage Office at 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ will be open to the public on Saturdays only from 11.00am until 1.00 pm commencing on Saturday 11 February. Intending pilgrims can also leave a message on 028 7126 0293 with their full postal address and the number of booking forms required, or email these details to derrypilgrim@outlook.com or write to the above address to request booking forms.

  • The organizing committee very much much regret that once more they are not in a position to provide medical, nursing and personal care as was customary in the past. It is their earnest hope and prayer that these services will be restored in 2024.


MONEYNEENA BIG BREAKFAST

Big Breakfast takes place in An Ráth Dubh today Sunday 12 February, with breakfast being served from 9.00 am until 1.00 pm. Fundraising event by donations. Everyone welcome!


ST JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS’ SOCIETY

The Society acknowledges with sincere thanks a generous donation recently received. Donations are used for the support and education of student priests at home and abroad. All benefactors share in the Masses and prayers of the society. Please continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood.


BALLINASCREEN TRADITIONAL MUSIC GROUP

Monthly session in An Scioból on Friday 18 February. Juniors from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm followed by Open House. Everyone welcome


SLIEVE GALLION ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

Monthly meeting will be held in St Mary’s Hall Desertmartin on Monday 13 February at 8.00 pm. New members welcome. Please contact Chris for any enquiries on 07546010560.


SIXTOWNS COMMUNITY HALL

Anyone interested in carrying out work to repair the field behind the hall, please contact Harold Sinclair at 07710132099, before 28 February.


WARM WELCOME WEDNESDAYS

In Community Hub every Wednesday from 11.00 am – 1.00 pm during these colder months, to provide a warm space, free tea / coffee and some chat. Arrange to meet friends, call in to read the newspapers or if you just fancy a change of scenery. Free of charge and open to everyone.

No need to book, just drop-in.


ARDS FRIARY RETREAT

Ards Friary will host a residential retreat on Things that Matter’ on the first weekend of Lent 24-26 Feb.

It will be led by Philip McParland. Cost €175. To register, phone 074 91 38909 or email: e info@ardsfriary.ie.

For more details please email philipmcparland@hotmail.com .


CARMELITE RETREAT CENTRE

Ladies Lenten Retreat Friday 24 - Sunday 26 February. Cost £90. To book please phone 71262512, Retreat Centre Termonbacca Derry.


PARISH ANNIVERSARY AND MONTH’S MIND MASSES

If parishioners wish to have their loved one prayed for at any Anniversary Friday Mass, you MUST please email their name to Ballinascreen Parish Office by 12 noon on Thursday of the relevant week. Email address is: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE: First Anniversary and Month's Mind notices should be received before the Wednesday of the previous week in order for them to be placed in the Bulletin the weekend before the Anniversary Mass.


O’KANE'S PHARMACY

O’Kane’s Pharmacy will be running an ear wax removal clinic on Saturday 18 February at their High Street store. Appointments are available for consultations and treatment of wax buildup. Please call 028 796 28680 to book or for further information


KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE

Come along and enjoy a quilting, embroidery and collage techniques talk with a demonstration on crazy quilting.

This will be hosted by Wilma Kirkpatrick, who has exhibited her work both locally and internationally. This event will be held on Monday 20 February, from 10.00 am – 12 noon. £3 including light refreshments. Please reserve your place, by text / WhatsApp to 07821963749 or email manager@kilcronaghan.co.uk


KNOCKNAGIN HALL

  • SPRED Group meeting on Monday 20 February.

  • Chair exercises every Tuesday at 10.00 am followed by a short walk. Admission £4.

  • Knit & Natter every Tuesday at 7.30pm.

  • Line dancing every Wednesday at 7. 30 pm. Admission £4.

If interested in any of the above activities please contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne 79642711.

  • Sarsfield’s Band and Div. 30 offer their sincere sympathy and condolences to the Devlin and McKee families on the death of Cecilia Devlin, Lissan.

  • Sarsfield’s Band, practice continues every Thursday at 7.30 pm. Only 5 practice nights left until 17 March. All members are asked to please make a special effort to attend in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day.

  • January winner of the Monthly Draw was Bernie Donnelly, Tirgan, February winner was Patsy Carmichael. Magherafelt. Tickets still available from any Band member cost £1 per month or £12 for the year. £50 monthly prize draw, extra free draw in December for fully paid up members.