No. 2022 ~ THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST ~ CORPUS CHRISTI
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 a
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena: 12 noon
DAILY MASSES
Monday 3 June :
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 4 June :
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday 5 June:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 6 Juney:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Friday 7 June:
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 3: St Kevin, abbot.
Tuesday 4: St Charles Lwanga and Companions, martyrs.
Friday 7: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Saturday 8: The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Eucharistic Adoration in Holy Rosary Church on Monday June 3 from 12 noon until 7.25 pm.
PADRE PIO MASS
Monthly Mass in honour of St Pio of Pietrelcina will be celebrated on Monday June 3 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church. Novena prayers and Rosary at 7.10 pm. All welcome.
VISITATION OF SICK AND HOUSEBOUND
Over the next two weeks Fr Madden will continue to visit the sick of the parish and will contact each family the day before. If anyone has special hospital appointments etc please let him know and a time and day that suits can be arranged.
SUMMER DRAW 2024
The Annual Summer Draw is upon us and this year the need for us all to make a huge effort to get as many to take part cannot be exaggerated. The work in St Eugene's Church, Moneyneena is progressing well and we are hoping that the Summer Draw will be a great success. We rely on every parishioner to take tickets into their work place and to distribute them among family members who live outside the parish. Tickets will very soon be available to buy from Draw Promoters and at all the usual outlets and they will also be available to purchase online.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Paddy McGuigan, Drumard Road;
Eileen O’Hagan, Iniscarn Road;
Dan Gormley, Plumbridge;
Carmel Molloy, Kirley Road, Maghera.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary
Paul Kearney.
Anniversaries
Patrick Kelly;
Anne McCurley;
Kathleen Bradley;
Molly McGlade.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Marie Donnelly, Shanmullagh Park on Friday 7 June at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Paul Kearney, Moykeeran Drive on Friday 7 June at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £1275
Renovation Collection: £1876
Diocesan Purposes a further £95.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
BLESSING OF GRAVES 2024
Blessing of Graves in the parishes of Ballinascreen and Desertmartin will take place next weekend as follows:
Saturday June 8:
6.30 pm ~ Mass in St Patrick’s Keenaught followed by Blessing of graves.
Please note earlier Mass time.
Sunday June 9:
11.00 am ~ Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Sixtowns followed by Blessing of graves.
12 noon ~ Mass in St Eugene’s Church, Moneyneena followed by Blessing of graves.
2.00 pm ~ Blessing of graves at St Columba’s Straw.
3.00 pm ~ Blessing of graves at St Mary’s, Coolcalm.
4.30 pm ~ Blessing of graves at Old Keenaught Church.
Please gather at your family grave before the Ceremony begins.
Please bring a small container of water (ONE for each grave) to the Ceremony.
This water will be blessed during the Ceremony. A member of each family will be invited to sprinkle holy water on the grave after the prayers of blessing over all the graves have been recited by the priests.
At each Ceremony we will also remember by name all those who died in our parish since Cemetery Sunday 2023.
The annual gate collection will be taken up, at the end of each ceremony to help with the upkeep of the graveyards. You may use the white envelope (at the back of each box of envelopes) marked Special Collection No 1 for this collection.
Thank you.
BALLINASCREEN SVP
Ballinascreen SVP are introducing a ‘'Tap to Donate' contactless card machine as an additional method to donate towards parish families in need. An SVP member will be available with the card machine after selected Masses. Ballinascreen SVP thank you for your continued support.
ST EUGENE’S CHURCH
Fr Madden is grateful for the donations already received towards the renovation work on St Eugene’s Church. Further donations gratefully accepted.
Donations may be given directly to Fr Madden or left in the Parish Office or made on-line via the Donate Button on our Parish website. If using this button please select the ‘Restoration Fund’.
You may also contribute directly to Ballinascreen Church Renovation Fund account, using these bank account details:
Ballinascreen Parish Premium Business Reserve account number: 10585922. Sort code: 98-05-50.
Thank you for your ongoing support and for your support of the various fund-raising events.
FASHION SHOW ST COLM’S HIGH SCHOOL
Fashion Show on Thursday 6 June from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Tickets £10 each available at the school office.
TRADITIONAL MUSIC FUNDRAISING EVENT
Irish Traditional music session in An Ráth Dubh Moneyneena on Saturday 15 June. Junior session from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Senior Session 8.30 pm to late. Admission £10.
All proceeds from this event are in aid of renovation work on St Eugene's Church Moneyneena. Everyone welcome.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
Baptisms on Sundays at 3.00 pm and bookings are to be made via the Parish Office, by phone 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
June 30 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
July 7 ~ Holy Rosary Church
July 14 ~ St Columba’s Straw
July 28 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
August 4 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
August 18 ~ Holy Rosary Church
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
CATECHISM / YOUCAT KNOCK PILGRIMAGE
Do you want to learn more about your Catholic faith? Do you want to know and share the catechism of the Catholic Church with your children? YouCat, (Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church) is a faith training programme of the Christian faith for anyone who wants to learn more about what Catholics believe. YouCat is not just for young people but for anyone who wants to explore the Christian faith. To help you learn more about YouCat and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, you are invited to their Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 15 June. Pilgrimage Mass will be celebrated by the Papal Nuncio to Ireland, Most Rev Luis Mariano Montemayor with homilist, Bishop of Ossory, Niall Coll.
No need to book. Full details at: derrydiocese.org/news/youcat-pilgrimage or contact Máirín Ní Shúilleabháin, National Co-Ordinator for Adult Catechism Studies in Ireland on 00353 (0)877950325.
DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY
Fr. Liam Donnelly will celebrate a special Mass of Thanksgiving on Friday 21 June at 7.00 pm in Church of Our Lady Of Mercy, Lavey, to mark the 60th anniversary of his ordination. Refreshments will be served after the Mass in Lavey Club.
All are welcome.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP MASTERS
Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, in partnership with St Mary’s University, Twickenham, offers this post graduate degree that is dedicated to the professional development and spiritual formation of Catholic school leaders. It is a great opportunity for those currently in leadership roles and those who aspire to, or have an interest in, leadership roles within the Catholic School system. For more details, please contact Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre on 71264 087 or Email: tferry@derrydiocese.org
KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Annual Plant Sale: Friday 7 June at 6.30 pm. A wonderful selection of annuals and perennials at great prices.
Annual Art Exhibition & Creamed Tea Fundraiser: Saturday 22 June, from 12 noon to 4.00 pm. All proceeds for a local Parkinson’s support group.
Annual Vintage Rally, Family Fun Day & Craft Fair: Saturday 28 September from 11.00 am.
For more details please ring 028 796 27826 or message 07821963749
MACMILLAN CANCER WALK
Annual Walk will be held on Saturday July 27, starting and finishing at An Ráth Dubh More details later.
DROMANTINE SUNDAY
Family Fun Day at Dromantine Retreat Centre, Newry, on Sunday 9 June from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Attractions include Grand Draw, Country & Western Music, Flower Demonstration by renowned florist Susan Turley, Vintage Tractors, Bouncy Castles, Obstacle Courses, Stalls, Food, and much more. Admission: £5 donation per car.
LOUGH DERG
Three Day Pilgrimages begin next Friday May 31. Admission €80. View www.loughderg.org for full details.
STRESS CONTROL CLASSES
Free online classes presented by Jim White, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, starts tomorrow Monday 3 June at
9.00 am. For full details please view https://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.
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Yoga classes and Knit & Natter have stopped for the summer months, will resume again in September.
Convery School of Irish Dancing, for boys and girls aged 3+, on Tuesdays at 6.00 pm. To register Contact Nicola on 07518207458.
Chair Exercises continues on Tuesday at 10.00 am followed by a short walk, admission £4.00.
Line dancing classes continue every Wednesday at 7.30 pm
Come along to any of the above actives and enjoy a fun way to exercise, keep fit and improve your wellbeing. To register contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764 277809 or Anne 028 79642711.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band: All members are asked to make a special effort to attend band practice on Thursdays at 7.30 pm and check their uniforms in preparation for The Feast of the Assumption celebration which will be held in Donegal on Sunday 18 August.
