No. 2037 ~ TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road
Telephone: 79628376
Fr Michael McCaul 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
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.
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
DAILY MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
Monday 16 September:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 17 September :
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday 18 September:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 19 September:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Friday 20 September:
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 16: St Cornelius, pope, St Cyprian, bishop, martyrs.
Friday 20: Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions.
Saturday 21: St Matthew, apostle and evangelist.
FR JOHN DOWNEY RIP
Fr John Downey’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 18 September in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry at 7.30 pm. All welcome.
On Saturday morning, September 21, at 11.00 am in St Eugene’s Church Moneyneena there will be a Mass of Remembrance at which a dedication to Fr Downey, presented to Ballinascreen Parish by his family, will be unveiled and blessed. Everyone welcome.
VISITATION OF SICK AND HOUSEBOUND
Fr Madden will complete the visitation to the sick and housebound this week.
DESERTMARTIN PARISH FIRST ANNIVERSARY & MONTHS MINDS
In order to facilitate families and the larger numbers who attend Months Mind and First Anniversary Masses and who cannot attend Mass in St Mary's Church Coolcalm on a Friday morning, from now on such Masses in Desertmartin Parish may be celebrated on a Saturday evening, if requested, at 7.30 pm in St Patrick’s Church Keenaught. All other Anniversary Masses will continue to be celebrated at the Friday Masses as usual.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and friends of:
Stephen Conway, High Street;
Brendan Kelly, Mulnavoo;
Nuala McCrossan, Bancran Road;
Kathleen McGovern, Magherafelt.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversaries:
Felix McAllister,
Maggie Higgins,
Fr John Downey.
Anniversaries:
Stephen McGlade;
Annie Casey;
Mary Bradley;
Jim Noonan;
Mary McEldowney;
Patricia Kelly;
Bernard Rogers;
John Bradley;
Bernadette Mullin;
John O'Kane;
Kevin Wilson.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £1800
Renovation Collection: £2000.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Bishop McKeown will lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage on Saturday 28 September. Mass with Anointing of the Sick will take place at 3.00 pm in the main Basilica, accompanied by the Long Tower Parish Folk Group.
TRÓCAIRE
Trócaire is looking for people to join their team of Christmas fundraisers to help respond to the urgent need of poor communities around the world, including the millions of children and families caught in conflict in Sudan and Gaza. You can take action and make a difference through a range of activities, including the promotion of their Gifts of Change – training and support will be provided.
To find out more about what you can do to help now or over the Advent and Christmas period, please email Mark McMahon at infoni@trocaire.org or call 028 90808030.
COURSES AT DRUMALIS
Pathways Adult Faith Development Programme for 2024 /2025 begins in Drumalis on Saturday 12 October, and runs for one Saturday a month from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, from October to June. All welcome. Past participants may be interested in this year’s new programme.
Growth In Prayer and Reflective Living hosted by Drumalis via Zoom, commences Monday 16 September. This 20 session course is based on Ignatian Spirituality.
Rooted in Love. Zoom course delivered over ten Thursday evening sessions from September 2024 to May 2025 – this course is ideal for anyone who has completed Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living.
To book a place or for more details, please contact Drumalis by Email: drumalis@btconnect.com or Tel: (028) 28272196/28276455
SMA ST THÉRÈSE NOVENA 2024
From Monday 23 September to Tuesday 1 October. Daily Mass and Novena Prayers at 10.00 am and 7.30 pm, in SMA Chapel, Dromantine. All welcome. You can also participate via webcam www.sma.ie.
WARM WELCOME WEDNESDAYS
Warm Welcome Wednesdays in Workspace Community Hub have recommenced, taking place every Wednesday from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.
On Wednesday 18 September, Claire from Crafty Mammy Fabrics will be demonstrating how to create an Autumnal centrepiece. She will be bringing along her fabric and wool pop-up shop as well. Sessions are free and suitable for beginners. Everyone welcome.
BALLINASCREEN TRADITIONAL MUSIC GROUP
Registration for music classes will take place on Tuesday 24 September in St Colm’s High School from 7.00 pm to 7.45 pm. Classes will start on Tuesday 1 October from 7.00 pm to 7.45 pm.
Classes are available in Fiddle, Tin Whistle, Bodhran, Guitar, Beginner Concertina, Adult Bodhran, Harp.
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes are available except for those classes mentioned above.
It is possible to hire the more expensive instruments for a monthly direct debit fee.
More information will be available on Ballinascreen Traditional Music Facebook page.
The music group would like to thank Mid-Ulster District Council and Brackagh Wind Farm for their financial support during the past year.
BALLINASCREEN SET DANCING GROUP
Set dancing classes have resumed in An Scioból (behind The Market Inn) on Thursday nights from 8.30 pm to 10.00 pm
Everyone welcome. Great way to get your exercise and enjoy the craic!
DIAMOND PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS
‘Diamond Painting’ beginners’ sessions in Workspace Community Hub resume again on Tuesday 17 September from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm Diamond painting is a new art hobby which involves applying multi-coloured rhinestones on a canvas to produce a shimmering picture. If you’re interested in learning more just call in to one of the sessions. Booking not required.
CHARITY CLIMB FOR MARIE CURIE
On Saturday 28 September Archie Kelly will be 70 and will be climbing Croagh Patrick to help raise much needed funds for this charity. Donations can be made at Ballinascreen Credit Union, or by using this Just Giving link:
CORNSTORE GOES COUNTRY
Fundraising Event on Saturday 28 September in An Ráth Dubh at 8.00 pm. Music by Kick the Dust and Craic Of Don followed by Disco by Big Dee.
SIXTOWNS BOWLING CLUB
Bowls will resume on Monday 16 September at 8.30 pm in Sixtowns Cross Community Centre. Beginners welcome.
LAPÓGLANN - TODDLE-INN
Parent and Toddlers Group meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.00 am to 10.30 am in Glór na Speiríní Centre Straw, which is located directly beside the church. Cost is £2 per session with refreshments included. Please note that the Irish language session will recommence on Thursday 19 September from 9.00 am to 10.30 am. Tá fáilte roimh chách. Everyone welcome! For further details or to register your place at these events please Tel: 07795 536682 or Email: conchurglor@gmail.com
The CTHE CLIMATE CRISIS - WHAT CAN WE DO?
The Sisters of Mercy have invited Jane Mellett from Trócaire to facilitate a webinar on The Climate Crisis: on Thursday 19 September, at 7.30 pm. To register for this webinar, type in the link https://bit.ly/3XDKJct and enter your name and address.
GLENSHANE HOUSE DUNGIVEN
Names now being taken for C&G L1 - Computerised Accounts. To register please phone 028 77742494.
HEALTH & WELL BEING EVENT
In The Lurach Centre Maghera, on Tuesday 17 September. Drop in any time between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm to find out about local support and services.
Farm Families mobile unit will be in the carpark from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. If you would like a general health check or blood pressure, cholesterol or glucose levels checked, please book an appointment by phoning Teresa on 03000132132 or Email: teresa.mcbennett@midulstercouncil.org
Please book early as places are limited.
4 week Health and Wellbeing Course in Maghera Leisure Centre, starting Thursday 3 October from 11.00 am to 12.30 pm. To book your place please contact Teresa by Email: health.wellbeing@midulstercouncil.org or Tel: 03000 132 132.
6 week Online Gentle Exercises and Wellbeing Practices with Ann and Paula starting Monday 7 October, from 11.00 am to 12.15 pm. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Contact Anita for Zoom link – Tel: 07540635862 or register@cwsan.org
If you have a suitable venue with access to internet, feel free to invite others to join you, especially if they are not confident getting online or have digital accessibility issues.
KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Annual Vintage Rally, Craft Fair and Family Fun Day, on Saturday 28 September from 11.00 am.
New free attraction – Mobile Petting Farm.
Family Health Van will take appointments on the day.
STRESS CONTROL CLASSES
Next online session of six free classes commence on Monday 23 September For more details visit: ni.stresscontrol.org
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.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
Baptisms: Sundays at 3.00 pm and bookings to be made please via the Parish Office; Tel: 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
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.
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Positive Ageing: Afternoon Tea Dance on Wednesday 30 October from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Music by Ireland's top country duo, Country Harmony. Free admission. Registration necessary. To register please contact Age Friendly Coordinator, Raisa Donnelly; Tel: 03000 132 132 or by Email: raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org
St Mary’s Bowling Club, new season. Tuesdays from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm. New members welcome.
Irish Language classes for 8 weeks start on Monday 9 September, from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. £3 per night or £15 for 8 weeks.
Irish dancing lessons: Tuesdays 6.00 pm. To register contact Nicola; Tel: 07518207458.
Chair Exercises: Tuesdays at 10.00 am.
Craft Fair on Sunday 10 November. Now taking bookings. £20 a table or 2 for £30.
To register contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne79642711
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band:
Band practice resumes on Thursday 19 September at 7.30 pm. New and past members welcome.
