BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 20 APRIL 2025
- Ballinascreen Parish
- Apr 20
- 7 min read
No. 2068 ~ EASTER SUNDAY
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road
Telephone: 79628376
Fr Michael McCaul CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
Telephone: 79632196
Email: desertmartinparish@gmail.com
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
MASSES THIS WEEK
Easter Monday ~ 21 April
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church,
Easter Tuesday ~ 22 April:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
Easter Wednesday ~ 23 April:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church,
Easter Thursday ~ 24 April
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
Easter Friday ~ 25 April
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS
Chaplet Novena continues until Divine Mercy Sunday April 27 with devotions at 3.00 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
The Chaplet can be accessed from leaflets at Church doors or online.
Our Lord urged St Faustina to encourage others to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, promising extraordinary graces to those who would recite it.
PARISH MISSION - ANNIVERSARY MASS NOTICE
As the Vincentian Fathers will conduct a Four Day Parish Mission, for both parishes, from Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June, there will be NO Parish Anniversary Masses on Friday May 30 or Saturday May 31. Families are asked to choose the weekend before or after and let their Parish Office know in advance.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Mickey Joe McGuigan, Gortahurk;
Harry Tohill, Swatragh;
Bernie McFerran (nee Cushenan), Ballymoney, formerly Oak Park.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversaries:
Gerry McAllister
Baby Bella Rose Brianna Moran
Anniversaries:
John P Bradley;
Lily McGurk;
Joe McEldowney;
Annie McGovern;
Rita McDonald;
Josie McNally,
Lorna Wilson;
Rose McCloskey;
Jward Joseph Elatter;
Breige Flynn.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Manus McElhone, Belfast on Friday 25 April at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Mary Cushenan, Oak Park on Friday 25 April at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Baby Bella Rose Moran, Pomeroy on Friday 25 April at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
John McWilliams, Ballinascreen Fold, on Friday 25 April at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Gerry McAllister, Magherafelt on Friday 25 April at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Tommy Marcus Kirk, Mallon Villas;
John Michael Tony McKenna, Mulnavoo Road.
TRÓCAIRE 2025
Many thanks to all the parishioners who have returned their donations for this year’s Lenten Trócaire appeal. If you still wish to make a donation please return your donation by next weekend. Thank you.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2025
Ballinascreen Parish:
St Mary’s P.S. Draperstown on Saturday 10 May in Holy Rosary.
St Columba's P.S. Straw on Saturday 17 May in St Columba's Church.
Gaelscoil na Speiríní on Saturday 7 June in Holy Rosary Church.
St Eoghan's P. S. Moneyneena on Saturday 7 June in St Eugene's.
Desertmartin Parish:
Cullion P.S. on Saturday 10 May in St Patrick's Church Keenaught.
Knocknagin P.S. on Saturday 17 May in St Mary's Church Coolcalm.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2025
Baptisms: Sundays at 3.00 pm. All bookings to be made please via the Parish Office - Tel.: 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
April 27~ St Patrick’s Church Sixtowns.
May 4 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena.
May 11 ~ St Columba’s Church Straw.
May 25 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
June 15 ~ St Patrick’s Church Sixtowns.
June 22 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena.
June 29 ~ St Columba’s Church Straw.
July 6 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
July 13 ~ St Patrick’s Church Sixtowns.
July 20 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena.
July 27 ~ St Columba’s Church Straw.
August 3 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
August 10 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns.
August 17 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena.
August 24 ~ St Columba’s Straw.
August 31 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection £2132
Renovation Collection £2412.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
SCAM AWARENESS EVENT
Ballinascreen Credit Union with the Consumer Council invite its members to a FREE information event in The Hub on Wednesday 23 April at 7.30 pm. Learn from experts how to spot common scams, get tips on how to protect your money and personal information. Ask questions and get expert advice and learn how to stay safe in today’s digital world. Refreshments and food served after.
SIXTOWNS DANCE
Monthly Social Dance in Sixtowns Cross Community Centre on Friday 25 April at 9.30 pm. Music by Patrick McKenna and Robert Brown Duo. Everyone welcome.
YOUTH OF ACUTIS
On Saturday 26 April at 8.15 pm, in St Eugene's Cathedral Hall, Derry, the Youth of Acutis which is under Carlo Acutis' patronage, will host a talk from Dominican Friar Conor McDonough OP on what can be learnt from the life and works of Blessed Carlo Acutis. Buns and refreshments will be provided. Admission free.
On Sunday 27 April at 3.30 pm, the day of Carlo's Canonisation, the Adoration Room at Carnhill is to be dedicated to Carlo Acutis.
DAY TRIP TO DERRY
As part of the BALGLEN project, Ballinascreen Community Forum have organised a free day trip to Derry on Wednesday 14 May, 9.15 am - 6.30 pm. In the morning visiting the Tower Museum and in the afternoon attending the Mayor's Social Tea Dance in Guildhall. All are welcome. For more details and to book please contact Rosemary on 07748645 007 or info@cfballinascreen.org
The BALGLEN project is funded by the International Fund for Ireland and the Shared Island Civic Society fund.
GLENSHANE HOUSE
First Aid and Defib Training course starts Monday 28 April from 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm for 4 weeks. Total cost £25 includes registration fees and certificate. To register please phone Mary 02877742494.
MASTERS IN CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, in partnership with St Mary’s University, Twickenham, offers the Masters in Catholic School Leadership. This post graduate degree 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. If interested in registering for the Masters in September 2025 or seek more details, please contact the Diocesan Catechetical Centre on 028 71264087 or email tferry@derrydiocese.org
A REFLECTIVE DAY OF MUSIC AND MINISTRY
On Saturday 26 April in the prayerful setting of Lough Derg, discover the power of music to nourish our spirit and allow us to give praise to God through the beauty of sound, song and silence. There will be various inputs as well as time to pray, connect with others and explore this Sacred place. Day concludes with Mass at 3.30 pm. This day is open to young people aged 18-35 and is free to attend (supported by Knights of St Columbanus). Boat departs at 9.30 am. Registration essential via https://bit.ly/SingforJoy. For more details please Email: info@knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk or Tel.: +447759496677.
BABY MASSAGE CLASSES
New baby massage and reflexology classes will begin in Community Hub on Friday 2 May for four weeks.
DERRY DIOCESAN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
Young people aged 16 + are invited to join a pilgrimage to Fatima for 4 nights from 14 July - 18 July. This will be a unique experience for young people and an opportunity to engage with their peers from around the world in a faith context. Cost is £700 and there will be a budget plan to help with this. Names and deposit of £100 are required as soon as possible to secure a place. For more details or to book in please Tel.: 028 71264087 or Email: lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.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
Popular Jivercise Workshop JivinGym are coming to Mid-Ulster for first time! Classes start on Tuesday 6 May at 7.00 pm, for 4 weeks - no experience needed learn how to jive and line dance step by step with Hannah and James. Registration necessary follow the link on Desertmartin Parochial Hall Facebook page to register.
Defibrillator training in Parochial Hall on Thursday 15 May at 7.30 pm. To book a place please 07887614094.
No Irish language class on Easter Monday. New 6 week block will start on Monday 28 April at 7.30 pm.
Chair Exercises recommence on Tuesday 29 April at 10.00 am.
Irish Dancing lessons on Tuesdays at 6.00 pm. Extra class for new beginners at 5.30 pm. To register contact Nicola Tel.: 07518207458.
Céilí Dancing classes for all ages and abilities. Next class will be on Wednesday 30 April at 8.00 pm.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
March monthly draw winner: Tony McQuillan, Swatragh.
Band practice resumes on Thursday 1 May at 7.30 pm.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS For those discerning a calling to the diocesan priesthood that, in the words of our Second Reading for Easter Sunday, they will have the grace to "..seek and set their minds on the things that are above, where Christ is..." |
