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No.1885 ~ TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY MASSES
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 (NB Townland Rota still applies)
St Patrick’s Sixtowns 11.00 am (NB Townland Rota still applies)
Holy Rosary: 12 noon
DAILY MASS TIMES
Holy Rosary Church
Monday and Wednesday ~ 11.00 am
Friday ~ 7.30 pm
St Mary’s Coolcalm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ~ 11.00 am
All Masses in the Holy Rosary Church are transmitted live on the Ballinascreen parish webcam:
https://www.churchservices.tv/Draperstown
All Masses in St Mary’s Coolcalm are transmitted live on the Desertmartin parish webcam:
https://www.churchservices.tv/Desertmartin
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:
Online at www.parishofballinascreen.com
On the noticeboard inside the front porch of Holy Rosary Church.
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.
WEEKDAY MASSES: 18 OCTOBER - 22 OCTOBER
Holy Rosary Church
Monday and Wednesday ~ 11.00 am
Friday ~ 7.30 pm
St Mary’s Coolcalm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ~ 11.00 am
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Monday 18: St Luke.
Friday 22: St John Paul II , Pope.
OCTOBER - MISSION MONTH
A series of free presentations on Mission Today - what mission means in today's society - will be available by Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday in October. For more details on the presentations, and to receive the Zoom links visit derrydiocese.org/mission-month
MONTH’S MIND MASSES
Paddy Andy Kelly, Bancran Road, on Friday October 22 in Holy Rosary Church at 7.30 pm.
Patsy Stewart, Ballinascreen Fold, on Friday October 22 in Holy Rosary Church at 7.30 pm.
ANNIVERSARIES
Isobel McCloskey,
Margaret Donnelly,
Marie Donnelly,
Anna McCormick,
Maureen Murray,
Patrick Joseph McAllister,
Bronagh Murray,
John Donnelly.
BAPTISM
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Ella Grace Wilson Bracken Bawn, Magherafelt.
WEDDING
Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Caoileann Hegarty and Matthew Murray who were married recently in St Columba’s Church Straw.
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 email their name to Ballinascreen Parish Office by 12 noon on Thursday of the relevant week. e mail address is ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
We ask that only members of a family, whose loved one is being prayed for, attend the Friday Anniversary Mass in Holy Rosary Church at 7.30 pm. This should ensure that there is sufficient space for those who are remembering a Month’s Mind or any other anniversary, as seating is limited and cannot be exceeded. The Anniversary Mass will be available on the parish webcam.
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.
Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.
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.
SVP DONATIONS
Many thanks for many generous donations. To make a donation please place it in an envelope and mark it SVP. All donations appreciated.
COP26: HEALTHY PLANET/ HEALTHY PEOPLE PETITION
Advocate on behalf of the most vulnerable, whose lives are devastated by the climate emergency.
Join with Pope Francis in appealing for urgent action on climate change. Please sign the online petition before 28 October at thecatholicpetition.org
UNDERSTANDING YOUR VOCATION
St Eugene's Cathedral is offering an afternoon of discussion and reflection on discerning vocation today Sunday, 17 October at 3.00 pm: whether it's your vocation to Diocesan Priesthood, Marriage, Single Life, Consecrated Life or Religious Life, ways in which we can learn to discern and recognise the voice of God calling us to be prophets of the Gospel will be discussed. The venue is Cathedral Hall Windsor Terrace. For more details please contact cathedral on 71262894 or email steugenes@btconnect.co.uk.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMME
Was R.E. just a subject in school? Would you like to really understand it in practice?
Are you open to deepening your understanding of your Catholic Faith?
Do you want to better understand the Mass - the celebration to the Eucharist?
Would you like to explore, discuss and reflect upon issues and questions of faith, the Church, and how to link faith to your everyday life?
The Pathways Adult Faith Programme by Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne, addresses these questions and more. This two-year faith development programme, delivered one Saturday per month from October to June is available either in-house at Drumalis or by Zoom. For more details details and to enrol visit www.drumalis.co.uk/pathways
GLENSHANE HOUSE DUNGIVEN
Names now being taken for OCN L3 Working with Children and Young People with Special Needs. Course will be on Tuesdays 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm (12 weeks). Registration fee is £30 / £34 for Accreditation Certificate. Please phone 028 77742494 for more details.
THE BIBLE AND THE VIRGIN MARY
Fr Kevin McElhennon will present a 12-week reflection and study on the role of Mary in our faith, the role she plays in our lives today, and on understanding the Church teachings on our Blessed Mother, and how they are connected to Scripture. Choice of evenings or mornings, from Wednesday 20 October (evening) / Thursday 21 October (morning). Venue: Killyclogher Parish Hall. Full details at https://www.derrydiocese.org/news/the-bible-and-the-virgin-mary. Register your participation by phoning 82243375or email info@cappaghparish.com
ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE
The Western Health and Social Care Trust Adoption Team is holding an Information Session on Monday 25 October at 3.30 pm, via Zoom. To participate please email anita.birney@westerntrust.hscni.net
KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 6 November 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Free admission. Variety of unique homemade crafts - ideal Christmas presents! For more details phone 79627826 or email manager@kilcronaghan.co.uk
SLIEVEGALLION COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL
As this charity organisation it is reaching out to their local and wider community for help and support in a number of areas.
Management Committee, in particular Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary, or joining their fundraising committee (voluntary positions).
Maintenance work in building and gardening duties in Sensory Garden (Voluntary and paid positions).
If interested in any of these positions please phone 79301854 or email: slievegallioncommunityplaygroup.com or come to their next meeting in the Pre-School on Thursday 11 November
FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR POST
The successful applicant will work in Banagher and Claudy Parishes. 3-year Fixed Term Contract (possibility of extension). For application packs please contact: Bishop’s House, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry BT48 9AP or phone: 71262302 or email payroll@derrydiocese.org.
Completed applications must be returned no later than 5.00 pm on 22 October 2021.
Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applications from all men and women and from members of all communities are welcome.
ST COLUMBA TALKS
St. Columb’s College Derry invite you to their free inaugural event of a year of Columba celebrations titled: “Calves and Kindles” - St Columba and the History of the Book., on Friday 22 October at 8.15 pm in St Eugene’s Cathederal Hall. Presentation will be by Dr. Stephen Kelly
To book your free ticket email columba1500@stcolumbscollege.org
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Desertmartin Walk for Health Group hope to soon plan morning or afternoon walks. When planned details will be in Bulletin.
SPRED Group Meeting Monday 18 0ctober 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm .
Making Life Better, Supported by the Public Health Agency
Exercise with Thomasina Tuesdays at 11.30am.
Line-Dancing Wednesday 20 October at 7.30 pm
Mental Health Talk (Coming out of Covid) by Hugo MacOscar Monday 25 October and Monday 8 November 7.30 pm
Crochet with Celine on Tuesday 19 October 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm £5 per session.
10th Anniversary of the Here & Now Older People’s Arts & Well-being Festival. The theme this year is Life’s Road Trip ~ Living Well With a Tale to Tell.
8-weeks of Dance and Movement starts on Friday 22 October at 7.00 pm with Charmaine, dance artist with Artscare. Dance and movement will be used to tell stories, and to make participants feel good in body and mind. Relax with a cuppa and cake at end of session. Places available
Due to Covid Restrictions, it is important to register as numbers are limited.
To register please contact either Kathleen: 07764277809 or Anne: 02879642711 or Olive: 07887614094.
Come along to any of the sessions for chat, fun, exercise and friendship.</