No. 2028 ~ FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road
Telephone: 79628376
Fr Dermot McGirr CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
Telephone: 79632196
PARISH OFFICE
OPENING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.
9 High Street
Phone: (028)79628248
NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN
Notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday, preferably by email.
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.
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 a
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena: 12 noon
DAILY MASSES
Monday 15 July :
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 16 July:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday 17 July:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 18 July:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Friday 19 July:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church..
CONFESSIONS
In Holy Rosary Church every Saturday at 5.30 pm before the Vigil Mass.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Monday 15: St Bonaventure, bishop and doctor of the Church.
Tuesday 16: Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
BALLINASCREEN PARISH OFFICE
Parish Office will be closed all next week.
MONTH’S MIND MASS
Lawrence Bradley, Cavanreagh Road, on Friday19 July at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Michael McWilliams, DunmurryRoad, on Friday 19 July at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Stephen Lynn, Cordarragh, on Friday 19 July at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
DEATH
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Dermot Kelly, Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary:
Michael McWilliams.
Anniversaries:
Michael McKee;
Denis Casey;
Teresa McGuigan;
Kathleen McAllister;
John Joe Diamond.
HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS
There will be a Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, Derry, on Wednesday 17 July at 8.00 pm. All welcome
DIOCESAN VOCATIONS
Vocations Day, for those considering diocesan priesthood, in Buncrana on Sunday 8 September, from 12 noon to 6.00 pm. Anyone interested should please contact the diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan by Email: pgoh2111@gmail.com
SUMMER DRAW 2024
Parishioners will know that the restoration work on St Eugene's Church ended a couple of weeks ago. The stone work has been beautifully restored and has been commented on favourably by many. However, the work is not complete. The internal repairs to the church ceiling above the sanctuary and the considerable damage caused by the ingress of water in the sacristy must now be addressed. The SUMMER PARISH DRAW is now in motion and tickets are on sale at the usual outlets and online. Tickets will also be on sale next Friday and Saturday in the Parish Office from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. If you haven't yet bought a ticket we ask you to do so. We make this appeal to our younger parishioners especially who are working. It might be in the next 5 to 10 years or indeed less that St Eugene’s Church Moneyneena will be the setting for their weddings and buying a ticket now is an investment that ensures the church is well maintained. Please ask your relations and friends to help you in the fund-raising. It is hoped that if enough money is raised, the grounds around the church will also be upgraded and disabled parking provided. Thank you. The first draw will now take place on Saturday July 27, and will end on Saturday August 24. The draw will take place at the 6.00 pm Vigil Mass in Holy Rosary and may be viewed on Holy Rosary webcam.
Week 1: 1st Prize £1,000, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £100.
Week 2: 1st Prize £1,000, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £100.
Week 3: 1st Prize £1,000, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £100.
Week 4: 1st Prize £1,000, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £100.
Week 5: 1st Prize £2,000, 2nd Prize £500, 3rd Prize £300.
Tickets only £20 each are now available to buy from:
Parish Draw Promoters
Heron’s Gift Shop
Moneyneena Post Office
Fr Madden’s and Fr McGirr’s Parochial Houses
Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Parish Offices
Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Credit Union Offices
Tickets may also be purchased online by scanning this QR Code:
or by clicking on this link: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Ballinascreen_Parish/TicketSales
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Priests’ Collection: £2370
Renovation Collection: £1800
Pope’s Collection an additional £43.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sunday 28 July. Led by Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Papal Nuncio to Ireland.
The theme this year is: ‘Do Not Cast Me Off in My Old Age’ (Psalm 71:9).
2.30 pm: Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica.
3.00 pm: Pilgrimage Mass followed by Rosary Procession. Those unable to join in person can take part online at www.knockshrine.ie/watch.
GLÓR NA SPEIRÍNÍ - PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING
The Board of Glór na Speiríní is inviting all local community groups, schools, charity organisations, churches, all political parties, employers, and interested individuals to a public consultation in Glór (Straw old school) on Monday 22 July at 7.00 pm. This will be a perfect opportunity to express your opinion(s) on the Irish Language and its continuing development and its place in our parish.
WORKSPACE RECREATION CENTRE SUMMER CAMP 2024
For children going into P3, P4, P5, P6 and P7 spaces are still available.
Dates of Camp from Tuesday 30 July to Friday 9 August. Registration costs: £10 for registration and £2 per day. Please contact Workspace on 028 79628113 for further information or to request a registration form.
DIOCESE OF DERRY - THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG
The Lough Derg Pilgrimage provides a breathing space in which people can calmly explore and reflect on where they find themselves in their lives at this moment in time. The Diocesan Pilgrimage led by Bishop McKeown starts on Friday 26 and concludes on Sunday 28 July. Bus will depart after 10. 00am Mass from St Eugene's Cathedral, on 26 July. Cost £80 including transport. Cost without transport £70. Pre booking required. Please Email Tony Brennan at tony.brennan@derrydiocese.org
or phone the Diocesan Office on 028 71262302 for booking form.
MACMILLAN CANCER WALK
‘For walkers of all abilities and those folk who just fancy a cup of tea’
Annual Walk on Saturday July 27, will start and finish at An Rath Dubh. Registration open from 8.30 am.
Long walk (7 miles) starts at 9.00 am, short walk (3 miles) starts at 11.00am. Lunch served from 12 noon. Buckets on day for donations or donations may be made online at www.justgiving.com/page/walkhudysway2024
For more details contact Joseph McCullagh 07841820228 or Email josephmccullagh@hotmail.co.uk
PIONEER KNOCK PILGRIMAGE
Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 21 July. Mass at 3.00 pm will be followed by Eucharistic Blessing and Procession to the Shrine. Pioneers along with friends and relations of people who are living ‘one day at a time’ with addiction are very welcome.
GROUP PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
From 4 to 11 September, cost €835 includes daily breakfast, evening meal and full religious programme. Operated by Marian Pilgrimages. For more details please contact Group Leader Luke McCann on 07955386288. To book contact Marian Pilgrimages on 028 95680005
IRISH CATHOLIC BISHOPS STATEMENT ON END OF LIFE
To address the sensitive issue of compassionate care at the end of life, and in response to the need to inform the faithful of Catholic teaching on this important life issue that affects so many families, the Bishops of Ireland have published the pastoral letter: Freedom to Live Fully, Until Death Comes. You are invited to read this letter and view the accompanying video Through the Valley, which offers personal testimonies by carers and people with terminal illness. The key message of both letter and video asserts that every person possesses infinite dignity that remains intact regardless of their circumstances. To read Freedom to Live Fully, Until Death Comes and to watch Through the Valley, visit the following link: https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2024/06/24/bishops-statement-on-end-of-life-care-freedom-to-live-fully-until-death-comes/
or scan this QR Code:
HORTICULTURE CLASSES
Classes in the polytunnel on Back Road, behind the Soup Kitchen, on Thursdays, 6.30 pm -8.30 pm. Everyone welcome, for more details please ring STEPS on 07821119367.
STRESS CONTROL
Free online stress control classes begin Monday 29 July at 9.00 am with session two on 5 August at 9.00 am on https://ni.stresscontrol.org/
For more details please Email stress.control@northerntrust.hscni.net.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
Baptisms on Sundays at 3.00 pm and bookings are to be made via the Parish Office, by phone 028 79628248 or email ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
July 28 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
August 4 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
August 18 ~ Holy Rosary Church
August 25 ~ St Columba’s Straw
September 1 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
September 22 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
September 29 ~ Holy Rosary Church
October 13 ~ St Columba’s Straw
October 20 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
November 3 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
November 10 ~ Holy Rosary Church
November 24 ~ St Columba’s Straw
December 1 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
December 15 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
December 22 ~ Holy Rosary Church
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
Irish languages classes starting shortly. To register an interest, stating preference of day and time, please contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne 02879 642711.
Convery School of Irish Dancing, continues on Tuesdays at 6.00 pm. To register please contact Nicola on 07518207458