BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 15 JUNE 2025
- Ballinascreen Parish
- Jun 15
- 7 min read
Updated: Jun 16
No. 2076 ~ FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
DAY FOR LIFE
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road
Telephone: 79628376
Fr Michael McCaul CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
Telephone: 79632196
Email: desertmartinparish@gmail.com
PARISH OFFICE
OPENING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.
9 High Street
Phone: (028)79628248
SAFEGUARDING
The Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is Marie Gormley. To contact Marie Tel: 07596500793, or Email: marie.gormley@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.
NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN
Notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday, preferably by email.
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
MASSES THIS WEEK
Monday ~ 16 June:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday ~ 17 June:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church, end of year Mass for St Mary’s P.S. All are welcome.
Wednesday ~ 18 June:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church,
Thursday ~ 19 June:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
1.00 pm ~ St Columba’s Church Straw, end of year Mass for St Columba’s P.S. All are welcome.
Friday ~ 20 June:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Friday 20: The Irish Martyrs. 17 Irish martyrs, men women, cleric and lay put to death for their Catholic faith between 1579 and 1654 were beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1992.
Saturday 21: St Aloysius Gonzaga, religious. Patron of youth. Died age 23.
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI 2025
The final Do This In Memory Mass will be celebrated next Saturday 21 June, at the 6.00 pm Vigil Mass in Holy Rosary Church. All children who made their First Holy Communion this year in Ballinascreen and Desertmartin are invited to come dressed in their special communion clothes in order to take part in the Eucharistic Procession which will take place at the end of Mass. The Procession will leave Holy Rosary by the front door, continue up Tobermore Road and turn right at McAuleys. It will return to Holy Rosary Church via the roundabout.
Stewards will mark the route and we are very grateful to St Colm’s GAC for its support and help. Mass and Procession will conclude with Benediction.
All are warmly invited to attend this special parish event.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2025
Congratulations to all P4 pupils in our schools who received their First Holy Communion over the past few weeks.
The parish is deeply appreciative to all the schools, especially the P4 teachers and classroom assistants and all the parents who prepared their children so well.
Thank you to the Do This In Memory Parents’ Group who assisted throughout the year, planning and participating at all the Masses.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Marie O’Hagan, Brackagh Road;
Mary Kathleen McGovern, Desertmartin;
Paul McElhone, Portstewart;
Thomas McFlynn, Randalstown;
Philomena Quinn, Moortown.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary:
Baby Katherine Kennedy-Burns.
Anniversaries:
Rose Devlin;
Margaret Kelly;
David Hegarty;
Hugh Heron;
Bernard McGuigan;
Charles O'Hagan;
Michael Kelly;
Brendan O'Kane;
Sean Keville.
MONTH’S MIND MASS
Nancy Hegarty, Magherafelt Road on Friday 20 June at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Lawrence Bradley, Cavanreagh Road on Friday 20 June at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
WEDDINGS
Congratulations and best wishes for the future to:
Emma McIvor and Shea Murtagh who were married recently in St Eugene’s Church, Moneyneena;
Alondra Pulido Guzman and Sean Doyle who were married recently in St Patrick’s Church Sixtowns.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection £1970
Renovation Collection £2505
Graveyard Collection: £5562.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2025
Bishop McKeown will offer Mass for intending pilgrims in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown Road Derry on Monday 23 June at 7.00 pm. After Mass pilgrim packs including tickets will be distributed. Those who cannot attend should arrange for someone to collect their tickets.
DAY FOR LIFE 2025
Today, Sunday, is the Day for Life, 2025, and we are invited to pray for those who suffer and to remain with them like the Good Samaritan, bearing witness to their unique and unrepeatable value. We see this closeness in the generous and fruitful service of healthcare professionals, whose mission continues even when there is no longer any prospect of physical healing. We see it in another way in families, carers and chaplains who support their brothers and sisters who are sick or frail or struggling with the many burdens of life. As Christians, we affirm them and hold out to them the hope of Jesus Christ who does not disappoint us. To read the full bishops’ message please visit www.councilforlife.ie
NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE FOR LIFE 2025
This Pilgrimage, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be on Saturday 21 June in Knock Shrine. Mass at 3.00 pm in the Basilica, during which the Anointing of the Sick will take place. Main celebrant and homilist will be Bishop Martin Hayes, Kilmore Diocese. All welcome to celebrate the gift of life and to pray for the protection of all human life.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG 2025
Parish pilgrimage to Lough Derg from Thursday 10 July until Saturday 12 July. This is open to all members of the parish, and we may be able to book a bus depending on the number of responses. If interested please contact Fr Michael on 028 79632196 or by email desertmartinparish@gmail.com
VISIT OF RELICS
The relics of St Margaret Mary Alacoque and St Claude la Colombiere will remain in Church of the Sacred Heart, Derry Road, Strabane, until Thursday 19 June. For times of Mass, Adoration, Veneration of Relics and the Sacrament of Reconciliation please visit www.derrydiocese.org/sacred-heart
MESSAGE OF THANKS
The family of the late Shauna Mullan, nee Kelly, would like to show their appreciation to some of the businesses of Ballinascreen parish who recently donated to their recent charity fund raiser for Foyle Hospice. They are pleased to say that they raised £10,300 and wish to sincerely thank everyone for their great generosity.
BALLINASCREEN COMMUNITY FORUM
As part of the BALGLEN project, a free day trip to the Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh on Wednesday 25 June from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm has been organised. For more details and to book a place please contact Rosemary on 077486450 07 or email info@cfballinascreen.org
FREE INSULATION OFFER
Homeseal have secured funding for free insulation for households with income less then £40,000 per annum. All works completed under the scheme are completely free this includes loft / cavity wall insulation. For more details please contact Homeseal 028 79627474.
SIXTOWNS HISTORY AND HERITAGE GROUP
Walk and Talk around the places of worship and schools of the Sixtowns on Sunday June 22 starting at 3.00 pm. Come along and find out about the interesting history of these establishments. Refreshments after in Community Centre. All welcome.
WARM WELCOME WEDNESDAY MONTHLY LUNCHEON CLUB
The final luncheon club before breaking for summer will be on Wednesday 18 June in Workspace Community Hub. Doors open at 11.00 am, lunch served 12.15 pm. To book a place please contact Workspace on 028 79628113 by 1.00 pm on Monday 16 June.
KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Kilcronaghan Painting Group invite you to their annual Art Exhibition and Creamed Tea Fundraiser on Saturday 21 June from 12 noon to 4.00 pm. £5 entry includes tea/coffee, scone and traybakes. There will be homebakes, paintings on slate and paintings available to purchase. All proceeds to Mid-Ulster Community First Responders. All welcome to this event at Kilcronaghan Centre, 10 Rectory Road, Tobermore.
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
Flying direct from Belfast International Airport. 7 Nights full board, in 4☆ Avenida Hotel, 30 July to 6 August. Spiritual Director Fr Martin Graham Adm St Peter's Cathedral. Cost £885 p.p.s. Convenient flight times. For more details please contact Joe Catney on 07776425631.
COVID-19 VACCINES
Covid vaccination clinics running at O'Kane’s Clinical Pharmacy High Street. Appointments available Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 5.00 pm for those that meet eligibility criteria. For more details or to book an appointment please phone 028 79628680.
GAMBLING HELPLINE
Is gambling affecting your life?
If so help is available by phoning 028 71351329.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2025
Baptisms: Sundays at 3.00 pm. All bookings to be made please via the Parish Office: Tel.: 02879628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
June 22 ~ St Eugene’s, Moneyneena.
June 29 ~ St Columba’s Church, Straw.
July 6 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
July 13 ~ St Patrick’s Church, Sixtowns.
July 20 ~ St Eugene’s, Moneyneena.
July 27 ~ St Columba’s Church, Straw.
August 3 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
August 10 ~ St Patrick’s, Sixtowns.
August 17 ~ St Eugene’s, Moneyneena.
August 24 ~ St Columba’s, Straw.
August 31 ~ 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 language: Mondays at 7.30 pm.
Chair Exercises: Tuesdays at 10.00 am.
Crochet Class: Tuesdays at 7.30 pm.
Irish Dancing: Tuesdays at 6.00 pm. Extra class for new beginners at 5.30 pm. Register with Nicola on 07518207458.
Defibrillator Training: Second session on Wednesday 27 August at 10.00 am. Book a place by phoning 07887614094.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
Practice on Thursdays at 7.30 pm. New and past members welcome. Feast of Assumption celebrations in Newcastle, Co Down on Sunday 17 August.
POPE LEO @PONTIFEX
Let us bring our ailments and those of our loved ones before Jesus with trust. May we bring Him the pain of those who feel lost and without a way out. Let us cry out for them, and we can be sure that the Lord will hear and stop for us.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Lord Jesus, we pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. May those whom you call to serve as priests be filled with your Holy Spirit, and may they be guided by your wisdom and love. Inspire them to be faithful shepherds of your flock, and may they lead others to you with compassion and grace. We ask this through your name. Amen. |
