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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.