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BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 13 MARCH 2022

No.1906 ~ SECOND 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

36 Moneyneena Rd

Telephone: 79628375

Email: j.downey75@btinternet.com

PARISH OFFICE

9 High Street Phone: (028)79628248

email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com

Open Monday and Tuesday from 9.00 am until 3.00 pm


NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN

Notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday ballinascreenparish@gmail.com

Bulletins are presently only available:

SVP HELPLINE

Helpline telephone number: 07710838050


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

Thursday17: St Patrick, bishop, principal patron of Ireland. .

Friday 18: St Cyril of Jerusalem.

Saturday 19: St Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary.


SUNDAY MASS TIMES

Vigil Masses

St Eugene’s Moneyneena: 5.00 pm

Holy Rosary: 6.15 pm

St Patrick’s Keenaught: 7.30 pm

Sunday

St Columba’s Straw: 9.00 am

St Mary’s Coolcalm: 10.00 am

St Patrick’s Sixtowns: 11.00 am

Holy Rosary: 12 noon


DAILY MASS TIMES

MONDAY 14 MARCH - FRIDAY 18 MARCH ~ INCLUDING ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Due to the unavailability of Fr Madden this week, here are the times of Masses for the week ahead.

  • There will be NO 7.00 am early morning Mass this week.

Holy Rosary Church

Wednesday ~ 6.15 pm (Vigil Mass for St. Patrick's Day - NB This mass will be in Irish)

Thursday ~ 12 Noon (St. Patrick's Day)

Friday ~ 7.30 pm (Parish Anniversary Mass)

St. Mary’s, Coolcalm

Monday and Tuesday ~ 7.30 pm

Thursday ~ 10 am (St. Patrick's Day)

Friday ~ 11.00 am (Parish Anniversary Mass)

St. Eugene's, Moneyneena

Monday and Tuesday ~ 11.00 am

Wednesday ~ 7.30 pm (Vigil Mass for St. Patrick's Day)

St. Patrick's, Keenaught

Wednesday ~ 7.30 pm (Vigil Mass for St. Patrick's Day)

St Columba's, Straw

Thursday ~ 9.00 am (St. Patrick's Day)

St Patrick's, Sixtowns

Thursday ~ 11.00 am (St. Patrick's Day)


PADRE PIO MASS

A Mass in honour of St Pio of Pietrelcina will be celebrated in Holy Rosary Church on Monday 21 March at 7.30 pm.


TRÓCAIRE BOXES

Trócaire boxes are now available in all Church porches. Please take one home with you.


DEATHS

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

Margaret Quinn, Drumderg Cottages;

Baby Eden Bradley, Glengomna;

Mary McAleer, Strabane.


FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS

Noel McKenna, Moneyneena Road, on Friday 18 March at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.


ANNIVERSARIES

First Anniversaries:

Cassie Toner;

Noel McKenna.

Anniversaries

Alice Jo O'Neill;

Maura Kelly;

Peter Bradley;

John Bradley;

Anna McGuigan;

Peter McGuigan;

James Murray;

Eamon McGovern;

Patricia McKee.


BAPTISMS

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

Lily Rose Cwiek, Moykeeran Drive;

Ronan Lawrence McEldowney, Carnamoney Lane;

Grace Brigid Kearney, Cordarragh.


EASING OF RESTRICTIONS

All seats at church services are now available though we ask that overcrowding in any seat be avoided. We would also appreciate the continued use of face masks and hand sanitising as you enter and leave the church. Holy Communion will continue to be distributed at the end of Mass. As people become more confident more easing of restrictions will take place.


SYNOD ~ PARISH CONVERSATIONS

Listening Conversations for Ballinascreen Parish will be held in An Rath Dubh, Moneyneena on Wednesday 23 and Wednesday 30 March.

Adult parishioners are invited to come along to one of these events at which the following three questions will be discussed:

1. What is it like to be a catholic today and has your experience of being a catholic changed over your own life time?

2. What in the church has caused you pain or hurt, either for yourself or for others?

3. How has the church helped your faith in God to grow and how can we make the church a better place for everyone?

The GAA Clubs in Ballinascreen and Desertmartin have kindly agreed to facilitate a conversation for the young people of each parish. More details later.

PARISH VIDEO ON THE SYNOD

A short locally produced video explaining what Synod means and why we should all be part of it may be viewed below:


NATIONAL YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

Are you between the age of 16 and 18?

You are invited to join the Pope John Paul II Award Youth Pilgrimage to Knock on Tuesday, 22 March. Join youth from all over Ireland in a day of prayer, talks and music. Guest speaker will be Fr Peter McVerry of the Peter McVerry Trust. Music by Elation Ministries. The pilgrimage will start at 11.00am and will conclude after 2.30pm Mass, celebrated by Award patron, Bishop Donal McKeown. For transport information contact your local secondary school or the Derry Youth Ministry office on 7126 4087 or email: lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org.


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 emailtheir name to Ballinascreen Parish Office by 12 noon on Thursday of the relevant week. e mail address is ballinascreenparish@gmail.com

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

At Bishop McKeown’s request, those attending any mass or service in our churches must wear a face mask.

Thank you for your cooperation on these important matters.


PARISH COLLECTIONS

Sincere thanks to all who have returned parish envelopes, established standing orders, made online payments or used the ‘Donate’ button on Parish Website. Envelopes may be returned at any parish Mass, to Parish Office or any Parochial House.

Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.


ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Week One Draw Winners

1st: £60 ~ Danny Hegarty

Seller: Colleen Walls P6

2nd: £30 ~ Colm McKenna

Seller: Ruairi McKenna P7

3rd: £20 ~ Linda Rose McGuigan

Seller: Rosa-Mae McGuigan P3.


MASTERS IN CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, working in Partnership with Saint Mary’s University, Twickenham, offers the Masters in Catholic School Leadership. This is a post-graduate degree dedicated to the professional development and spiritual formation of Catholic school leaders. It is a great opportunity for those currently in leadership roles and those who aspire to, or have an interest in, leadership roles within the Catholic School system. The Derry Centre to date has 42 graduates and 30 more students at different stages of the programme. Applications for the Autumn intake close 30 September 2022. If you require any further information, please contact the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre on 004428 71264087 or email tferry@derrydiocese.org.


DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2022

The pilgrimage will resume this year, from 3 - 8 July 2022. Cost: £689 per person sharing, with single room supplement £150. Price includes flights, transfers and full board. The pilgrimage will be suitable for pilgrims who do not require medical, nursing or personal assistance as, unfortunately, this cannot be provided this year. The intentions of the sick of the diocese can be taken to Lourdes. The Pilgrimage Office, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, will be open for enquires and application forms on Thursdays and Saturdays, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm, from 3 March. Tel: 028 71 260293 or email derrypilgrim@outlook.com


KNOCKNAGIN HALL

  • Wednesday 16 March. “Teaster Session”. Now Covid restriction have eased you are welcome to come and join with Thomasina for a talk on ‘Good Food Improving Food’ and demonstrate how chair exercise, simple line dancing, connecting with people can help minimise loneliness and help improve our physical and mental wellbeing. Refreshments served. Free admission. Start sharp at 7.30 pm.

  • Friday 8 April: Flower Arranging with Mary. Admission. £5.00

Contact Kathleen: 07764277809: Anne: 02879642711: or Olive: 07887614094

Early registration would be appreciated.


CONFIRMATION DATE 2022