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BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 17 OCTOBER 2021

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:

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.</