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No. 1958 ~ THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
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.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Tuesday 7: St Perpetua and St Felicity. Both were martyred in Carthage in 203.
Wednesday 8: St John of God, religious.
Thursday 9: St Frances of Rome, religious.
Saturday 11: St Aengus, bishop and abbot.
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 13 March:
St Mary’s, Coolcalm - 11.00 am
Holy Rosary - 7.30 pm
Tuesday 14 March:
Holy Rosary - 7.00 am
St Colm’s High School - 8.40 am
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena -11.00 am
St Mary’s Coolcalm - 7.30 pm
Wednesday 15 March:
Holy Rosary - 7.00 am
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena -11.00 am
St Mary’s Coolcalm - 7.30 pm
Thursday 16 March:
Holy Rosary - 7.00 am
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena -11.00 am
St Mary’s Coolcalm - 7.30 pm
Vigil Masses for St Patrick’s Day:
Holy Rosary - 6.00 pm in Irish
St Patrick’s Keenaught - 7.30 pm
Friday 17 March - St Patrick's Day:
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
Holy Rosary - 7.30 pm.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross in Holy Rosary Church today Sunday March 12 at 5.00 pm.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday 13 March in Holy Rosary Church from 12 noon until 7.30 pm.
SCRIPTURE EVENINGS FOR LENT
NO Scripture Evening next Friday 17 March. It will resume on Friday 24 at 8.15pm in Community Hub.
MONTH’S MIND MASS
Philomena Donnelly, Moykeeran, on Friday March 17 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Patsy McGuigan, Dunmurry Road, on Friday March 17 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Maureen McWilliams, Bancran Road,
Bridget McLoughlin, Forglen.
ANNIVERSARIES
Josie Cushenan;
Maura Kelly,
Peter Bradley;
John Bradley;
Anna McGuigan;
Peter McGuigan;
James Murray;
Patricia McKee;
Eamon McGovern;
Cassie Toner;
Noel McKenna.
CONFIRMATIONS 2023
We congratulate and ask God’s blessing on all the children from our parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last weekend. May the Holy Spirit continue to be their guiding light.
BAPTISM
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Jamie Conway, Cavanreagh Road.
NEW PARISH WEEKLY ENVELOPES
Parish records for organising the distribution of the new boxes of weekly envelopes are being updated.
If you do not have envelopes and wish to receive a box or if you have changed your address during the past year please advise the Parish Office as soon as possible. Thank you.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £1905
Renovation Collection: £793
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
SPACE FOR LENT AT LUNCHTIME
Would you like to spend a little time each Wednesday of Lent preparing for the Sunday Gospel before you hear it at Sunday Mass? 'Space for Lent at Lunchtime' will provide you with an opportunity to gather online via Zoom with others to pray, share and reflect on the Sunday Gospels during Lent.
Facilitators will be Ursula Doherty, Lectio Divina Guide, and Tony Brennan, Pastoral Coordinator, Diocese of Derry. Sessions are from 1.00 pm to 1.50 pm and they will continue until Wednesday 29 March. Registration and more details at www.derrydiocese.org/news/space-for-lent-at-lunchtime
TRÓCAIRE 2023
Trócaire boxes are now available in all Church porches. We encourage each family to please take one home.
This year, their focus is on Somalia in East Africa and highlights how climate change, drought and conflict are severely affecting families and communities there. Ambiyo, her husband Mahat, and their eight children who were forced to flee their home after a fourth year of drought in Somalia feature on this year’s box. An unprecedented humanitarian crisis is unfolding, and almost 8.3 million people are facing unbearable hunger there. Trócaire has been working with their partners in Somalia for 30 years and so is in a unique position to offer support to those affected.
To learn more about Trócaire’s ongoing work in Somalia and in other areas please visit their website www.trocaire.org
THORNHILL MINISTRIES
‘Let’s start at the very beginning’ ~ On Thursday 23 March form 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. This will be an introductory workshop for those who sing in Church covering basic techniques re breathing, posture, vocalisation etc.
Pilgrimage Retreat to the Holy Land. ~15 October 2023. Direct flights from Dublin for 9 nights staying in Bethlehem and Nazareth. To register or for more details please contact
thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org / phone 07736832458 or visit thornhillministries.co.uk
BALLINASCREEN TRADITIONAL MUSIC GROUP
Monthly session on Friday 17 March in An Scioból. Juniors from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm followed by Open House session. Everybody welcome.
Singing class in An Scioból on Saturday 18 March from 10.00 am to 11.00 am.
SLIEVE GALLION ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
Monthly meeting in St Mary’s Hall Desertmartin on Monday 13 March at 8.00 pm. New members welcome.
Contact Chris for any enquiries on 07546010560.
BABY MASSAGE AND REFLEXOLOGY
New class coming to Workspace Community Hub starting Friday 21 April. For more details please email rosiesbabymassage@hotmail.com
RING FOUND
Ring found in St Patrick's Street. Please contact the Parish Office.
SPERRIN FOODBANK
If you require a food parcel, Sperrin Foodbank will be open on Fridays from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm for drop-ins. No appointment required. If you require assistance outside this time, please call 07543 420639 to arrange collection. No questions asked or criteria to meet. Other contact details are Facebook page Sperrinfoodbank or email