BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 25 MAY 2025
- Ballinascreen Parish
- May 24
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No. 2073 ~ SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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
Monday ~ 26 May:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday ~ 27 May:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
Wednesday ~ 28 May:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church,
Thursday ~ 29 May:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
Friday ~ 30 May:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Monday 26: St Philip Neri, priest.
Tuesday 27: St Augustine of Cantebury, bishop.
Thursday 29: St Paul VI, pope.
Saturday 31: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
BLESSING OF GRAVES 2025
Blessing of Graves in Ballinascreen and Desertmartin on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June at the following times.
Saturday June 7:
6.30 pm ~ Mass in St Patrick’s Keenaught followed by Blessing of graves.
Please note earlier Mass time.
Sunday June 8:
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.
D.D.S. MASS
The 6.00 pm Vigil Mass in Holy Rosary Church on Saturday 31 May will be offered for the deceased members of the Derry Diocesan Society.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Nancy Hegarty, Magherafelt Road;
Susan O’Hagan, Magherafelt.
ANNIVERSARIES
Kathleen Wilds;
Brian Donnelly;
Baby Lucia Crossett;
Raymond Caulfield.
MONTH’S MIND MASS
Nancy Hegarty, Sixtowns Road, on Friday 30 May at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Vera Kelly, Bancran Road, on Friday 30 May at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
BAPTISM
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Pádraig Seán McGregor, Tonagh Road.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection £2190
Diocesan Purposes Collection £1090
Renovation Collection £150.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2025
Gaelscoil na Speiríní on Saturday June 7 in Holy Rosary Church,
St Eoghan's P. S. Moneyneena on Saturday June 7 in St Eugene's Church.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG 2025
Parish pilgrimage to Lough Derg from Thursday 10 July until Saturday 12 July. This is open to all members of the parish, and we may be able to book a bus depending on the number of responses. Please contact Fr Michael if you’re interested on 028 79632196 or by email at desertmartinparish@gmail.com
Alongside Knock Shrine and Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg is one of three esteemed traditional pilgrimage locations to be designated by the Irish Bishops’ Conference as national places of pilgrimage in this Jubilee Year.
DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Pilgrimage led by Bishop McKeown, on Sunday 15 June. Rosary at 2.00 pm, Anointing of the Sick at 2.30 pm
Mass and Eucharistic Procession 3.00pm. Confessions available all day.
Bus transport from St Eugene's Cathedral. For more details on this, please contact Karen on 028 71262 894 or Email: cathedral@derrydiocese.org
In conjunction with this pilgrimage, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, is running a two-night pilgrimage to Knock from 15 to 17 June. Cost is £280 per person sharing. For more details on the 2 night pilgrimage and for the full itinerary, please contact Anne Marie at amhickey@derrydiocese.org or phone 028 71262894.
DARE TO HOPE
Young Adult (18 years -35 years) Faith Gathering, at Knock Shrine on Saturday 14 June. The day will feature Fr. Conor McDonough OP as principal speaker, along with a variety of enriching workshops. It will culminate in the celebration of Mass where all participants will come together in faith and fellowship. Book oline on Eventbrite by searching ‘Dare to Hope.’
PRAY FOR LIFE NOVENA
This Novena continues until Saturday 31 May. Each day’s intention will be accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life in Ireland. For the daily prayers please visit www.prayforlife.ie . This is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY
40th All-Ireland Rosary Rally on Saturday June 7 at Knock Shrine. Rally starts at 9.30 am with a Marian Conference and concludes with a Pentecost Vigil and Healing Service from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm. Keynote at 1.00 pm by Msgr Steve Rossetti, USA. Rosary Procession follows the Stations of the Cross at 2.00 pm, Mass at 3.00 pm celebrated by Bishop Donal McKeown. Music by Dana. Youth Conference 6.00 pm –7. 30 pm. Croagh Patrick climb and Mass on Sunday at noon. Full schedule and bus info: www.allirelandrosaryrally.com.
SLIEVE GALLION ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
Dance today, Sunday 25 May in St Mary's Hall, Desertmartin. Music by John Rafferty, winner of ‘Glor Tire’. Dancing 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Admission £10 includes tea.
SIXTOWNS CROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monthly Social Dance on Friday 30 May at 9.30 pm. Music by White Lightening. Everyone welcome.
GLENSHANE HOUSE DUNGIVEN
Names now being taken for L2 Autism Spectrum Conditions course (4 weeks x 3 hours, evenings). Registration fee £30 and Certificate/Accrediation fee £17. To register please phone 028 77742494.
KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE - DIARY DATES
Friday 6 June: Annual Plant Sale 6.30 pm.
Saturday 21 June: Annual Art Exhibition and Charity Fundraiser.
Saturday 27 September: 20th Vintage Rally, Family Fun Day and Craft Fair.
Further details will be advertised later.
Please check their Facebook page.
BALLINASCREEN FOLD - JOB VACANCY
Domestic assistant required, 16 hours per week (no weekends). £12.35 per hour. Closing date is 26 May To access the full criteria and to apply online. please visit www.radiushousing.org/careers
SMA DROMANTINE
Family Fun Day on Sunday 8 June, from 1.00 pm to 5.30 pm. Grand Draw, music, vintage tractors, gun dog display, bouncy castles, obstacle courses, amusements, pony & trap rides, stalls and much more! Donation £5 per car. Everyone welcome.
HELPLINE
Is gambling affecting your life? If so help is available by phoning 028 71351329.
JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH DERRY DIOCESAN TRUST
Parish Catechist - Three Patrons Parish, Derry City. Permanent post – 3 year Fixed Term Contract. 35 hours per week. In addition to faith development work in the parish, the Catechist will establish and develop chaplaincy initiatives at the Derry Campus of University of Ulster. For more information and/or application pack, Email recruitment@derrydiocese.org or phone 028 71262302. Completed applications must be returned no later than 12 noon on Friday 30 May to Personnel, Bishop’s House, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP or Email recruitment@derrydiocese.org
ST. MARY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Registration for the Entrance Assessment is now open. Whilst registration is completed by parents/carers, directly through the SEAG website, the school recognises that some families will be keen for more information and support in this process. Therefore, the school will host an Information Evening on Thursday 29 May at 6.00 pm.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2025
Baptisms on Sundays at 3.00 pm and all bookings to be made please via the Parish Office, by phone 028 79628248 or Email ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
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 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
Jivercise classes on Tuesday. Beginners 7.00 pm, Jivercise 8.15 pm. All welcome. No experience or partner needed.
Irish language class Mondays at 7.30 pm.
Chair Exercises: Tuesdays at 10.00 am.
Crochet Class: Tuesdays at 7.30 pm.
Irish Dancing: Tuesdays at 6.00 pm Extra class for new beginners at 5.30 pm. Register with Nicola at 07518207458.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
Band Practice: Thursdays at 7.30 pm. New and past members welcome.
LAUDATO SI’ WEEK 2025
The theme for Laudato Si’ Week, from May 24 to 31 is: ‘Raising Hope’.
The publication of Laudato Si in 2015 was a pivotal moment for our Church. Pope Francis encouraged each of us to respond at every level of our Church, our homes, parish, diocese, to do all that we can to care for people and creation.
A Prayer for our Earth by Pope Francis [Laudato Si’ (246)]
All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures.
You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.
Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty.
Fill us with peace that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one.
O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes.
Bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it,
that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.
Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor and the earth.
Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light.
We thank you for being with us each day. Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love and peace. Amen.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS In this Sunday's Gospel Jesus prays for His disciples and for those who will come to faith through their words. We pray for the men called to preach the Word of God as priests of the Diocese of Derry and for those among whom they will minister. |
