No. 2033 ~ TWENTIETH 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 am
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena: 12 noon
DAILY MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
Monday 19 August :
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 20 August:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday 21August:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 22 August
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Friday 23 August:
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
Tuesday 20: St Bernard, abbot and doctor of the Church.
Wednesday 21: St Pius, X, pope.
Thursday 22: The Queenship of Mary.
Friday 23: St Eugene, bishop. Patron Saint of our diocese.
Saturday 24: St Bartholomew, apostle.
VISITATION OF SICK AND HOUSEBOUND
Fr Madden will visit the sick and housebound of the parish over the next fortnight. Where possible he will make contact the day before to arrange a suitable time.
DEATH
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and friends of:
Paddy Joe O' Neill, Gortnari.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Benny McPeak, Cahore Terrace on Friday August 23 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
ANNIVERSARIES
John McNamee;
Patsy Murphy;
John Convery;
Joseph Duffy;
Marie Groogan.
WEDDING
Congratulations and best wishes for the future to:
Annie McEldowney and Stephen Glass who were married recently in St Columba’s Church Straw.
SUMMER DRAW 2024
Thank you to all have supported this year’s Summer Draw.
You may still purchase a ticket to be entered in the draw for the final week of the draw.
Final Draw (24 August): 1st Prize £2,000, 2nd Prize £500, 3rd Prize £300.
Tickets only £20 each are still 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
Weekly Collection: £2424
Renovation Collection: £1130
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
Baptisms on Sundays at 3.00pm. Bookings to be made please via the Parish Office, by phone 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
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.
PADRE PIO PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
The National pilgrimage in honour of St Pio takes place on Sunday 22 September at Knock Shrine. A coach will leave from the Holy Rosary Church at 7.00 am, with pickup at St Mary's Coolcam (7.10 am) returning at 10.00 pm approx. Fare (including breakfast) is £30 payable at time of booking. All welcome. To book please phone 07836366949 or 07732125316 or 028 79628920.
DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Bishop Donal McKeown will lead the Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 28 September Mass with Anointing of the Sick at 3:00 pm in Basilica, accompanied by the Long Tower Parish Folk Group. Save the date!
SACRED HEART CHURCH OMAGH
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Sacred Heart Church, Drumragh Parish has reproduced a special edition of the book Five Years Tour In America by Father J J Mc Glade. You may pre-order a copy by Friday 6 September.
WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MISSION SUPPORTERS AND FRIENDS OF SMA
From Friday 27 September (4.30 pm) to Sunday 29 September at 2.00 pm The SMA community welcomes their supporters and friends to this Weekend Retreat and Reflection, which will be an opportunity to take time aside in the tranquil and relaxed setting of Dromantine. All will join in celebrating Mass each day at the Novena in honour of St. Thérése. The Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated during the weekend.
GROUP PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
From 4 to 11 September. Cost €835, which 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 028 95680005
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Childcare Vacancy: The Club is currently recruiting a staff member to assist with the supervision of children and the provision of a safe and fun environment for all. Five afternoons per week To find out more, please contact Workspace by phone on 02879628113 or Email: ann@theworkspacegroup.org
HORTICULTURE CLASSES
Classes in the polytunnel on Back Road, behind the Soup Kitchen, on Thursdays from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Everyone welcome. For more details please ring STEPS on 07821119367.
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.
THE NET JULY / AUGUST
Sharing the fruits of the faith in our diocese, the latest edition is available in print in parishes as well as on the Diocesan website. For coverage of faith related stories please email editorthenet15@gmail.com.
Coverage in this edition includes:
Anam Óg summer scheme
Young Derry pilgrims at Medjugorje Fest
Youth 2000 Summer Fest
Omagh family share Lourdes experience
Young Writers share thoughts on… Walking the Camino and Diocesan Lourdes pilgrimage
Clerical Changes. Reshaping how we are church in order to be effective in our time by Bishop Donal
Claudy community nurture spirit of peace
Greenlough celebrations on St John’s Eve
Daniel at St Eugene’s Afternoon Tea
Dungiven Blessing of Lilies
Children’s Catechism Club
Sr Clare Crockett retreat
Celebrating Diamond Jubilarian Fr Liam Donnelly
Fr Pat O’Hagan’s 40th Jubilee celebrations
Fr Pat O’Hagan shares vocation story
Vocations Day special time of prayer and discussion
Ceili Community launch new School of Evangelisation
Reflections on Pope’s prayer intentions
Liturgical calendar for August & September
Diocesan Eucharistic Adoration
Parish Post-its & Diocesan Diary
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Annual General Meeting: Tuesday 20 August at 7.30 pm in the hall. It is important that the services and activities offered address local issues and meet the needs of the community so come along and have your say. Everyone welcome.
Charity Tea Dance in aid of Laurel House Antrim, on Friday 30 August music by Liam McLaughlin dancing from 8.30 pm to midnight. Admission £7.
Irish Language Classes for 8 weeks. Commence Monday 9 September from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. £3 per night or £15 for the 8 weeks.
Irish dancing lessons Tuesdays at 6.00 pm to register Contact Nicola on 07518207458.
Chair Exercises: Tuesdays at 10 am.
Craft Fair: Sunday 10 November. Now taking bookings. £20 a table or two for £30. To register Contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne 02879 642711.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
Feast of the Assumption celebrations in Donegal town today, Sunday 18 August at 3.00 pm.
BBQ & Dance on Saturday 24 August in Tirgan Hall. Music by Silver Ado. Bouncy Castle / Face Painting from 5.00 pm. Food served between 8.00 pm and 8.30 pm. Please contact any band members for tickets.
