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No. 1956 ~ FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
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 Moneyneena
PARISH OFFICE
OPENING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.
9 High Street
Phone: (028)79628248
email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN
Notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday, preferably by email.
Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
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.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Wednesday 22: Ash Wednesday. This is a day of Fast and Abstinence.
Friday 24: Worldwide Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse.
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 27 February:
St Mary’s, Coolcalm - 11.00 am
Holy Rosary - 7.30 pm
Tuesday 28 February:
Holy Rosary - 7.00 am
St Colm’s High School - 8.40 am
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena -11.00 am
St Mary’s Coolcalm - 7.30 pm
Wednesday 1 March:
Holy Rosary - 7.00 am
St Colm’s High School - 8.40 am
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena -11.00 am
St Mary’s Coolcalm - 7.30 pm
Thursday 2 March:
Holy Rosary - 7.00 am
St Colm’s High School - 8.40 am
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena -11.00 am
St Mary’s Coolcalm - 7.30 pm
Friday 3 March:
St Mary’s, Coolcalm - 11.00 am
Holy Rosary - 7.30 pm
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross in Holy Rosary Church on Sundays during Lent at 5.00 pm. All are welcome.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Mondays during Lent in Holy Rosary Church from 12 noon until the 7.30 pm evening Mass.
SCRIPTURE EVENINGS FOR LENT
Scripture Evenings using the Lectio Divina method continue each Friday evening during Lent at 8.15 pm in Community Hub. Light refreshments served afterwards.
All are welcome.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Clodagh Nancy Murray, Grange Gardens, Magherafelt;
Ryan Daniel McGlinchey, Sixtowns Road;
Patrick Shay McGlinchey, Sixtowns Road;
James Thomas Limbert, Sixtowns Road;
Seosamh Proinsias Patrick McKenna-McKeown, Doon Road;
Jimmy Tony Coyle, Bancran Road.
MONTH’S MIND MASS
Mary McMullan, Ballinascreen Fold and London, on Friday 3 March at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Brian McKernan, Rock;
Mary Columba Gilhooley, England.
ANNIVERSARIES
Mary Bradley;
Seamus McGuigan;
Annie McGuigan; Joseph Sargent;
Paul Carlin.
CONFIRMATIONS 2023
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered to P7 children attending Gaelscoli na Speiríni on Saturday 4 March at 11.00 am in Holy Rosary Church.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered to P7 children in Desertmartin Parish on Sunday 5 March at 10.00 am in St Patrick’s Church Keenaught. Therefore, there will be NO 10.00 am Mass in St Mary’s, Coolcalm on Sunday 5 March.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered to P7 children in Ballinascreen Parish on Sunday 5 March at 2.00 pm in Holy Rosary Church. Candidates for Confirmation, their sponsors and parents are asked to please be seated in Holy Rosary Church by 1.45 pm at the latest. Thank you.
SPERRIN FOODBANK
If you require a food parcel, Sperrin Foodbank will be open on Fridays from 11.00 am – 1.00 pm for drop-ins. No appointment required. If you require assistance outside this time, please call 07543 420639 to arrange collection. No questions asked or criteria to meet. Other contact details are Facebook page Sperrinfoodbank or email
foodbank@theworkspacegroup.org
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £1716
Renovation Collection: £760
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
TRÓCAIRE 2023
Trócaire boxes are now available in all Church porches. We encourage each family to please take one home.
This year, their focus is on Somalia in East Africa and highlights how climate change, drought and conflict are severely affecting families and communities there. Ambiyo, her husband Mahat, and their eight children who were forced to flee their home after a fourth year of drought in Somalia feature on this year’s box. An unprecedented humanitarian crisis is unfolding, and almost 8.3 million people are facing unbearable hunger there. Trócaire has been working with their partners in Somalia for 30 years and so is in a unique position to offer support to those affected.
To learn more about Trócaire’s ongoing work in Somalia and in other areas please visit their website www.trocaire.org
PIONEER ASSOCIATION
Masses will be offered in each of the four deaneries, during the Lenten season. They will highlight the virtue of Temperance, focusing on the Pioneer promises of moderation in all things, particularly in the use of alcohol. Mass for the County Derry Deanery will be celebrated on Saturday 11 March at 12 noon in Church of St John the Baptist Swatragh. All welcome
DO THIS IN MEMORY (DTIM)
Penultimate Mass as part of our Parish D.T.I.M. Programme will be celebrated in Holy Rosary Church at 6.00 pm on 1 April.
The final Mass will be on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Sunday June 11, and will be celebrated in St Eugene's Church, Moneyneena.
SMA DROMANTINE RETREAT CENTRE, NEWRY
Lenten Reflection Day: Saturday 4 March from 9.30 am to 5 pm. Kindfulness… a gifted way of living my life. An opportunity for time aside to reflect on the Season of Lent and to open our minds and hearts afresh to celebrate Holy Week and Easter. Led by Fr. Damian Bresnahan SMA. Cost (including lunch) £35.
Dance of Life Retreat: From 5.00pm on Friday 17 March to 2.00 pm on Sunday 19 March. In this retreat the opportunity to dance may bring a renewed awareness in your sense of self, connection with others and connection with God. Led by Sr. Mary Taylor OLA and Fr. Damian Bresnahan SMA. Cost £220.
To book or for more details phone 028 30821964 or email: admin@dromantineconference.com
SMOKING CESSATION SERVICE
Call into O'Kane's Chemist and speak to a member of staff about joining their FREE 12 week programme.
BALLINASCREEN MEN’S SHED
A.G.M. will take place on Thursday 2 March at 11.00 am in Workspace Boardroom, Draperstown.
New members very welcome
GLENSHANE HOUSE, DUNGIVEN
Names are now being taken for BTEC Level 3 Dementia course.
To register for this course please phone 028 777 42494.
DRAPERSTOWN LIBRARY
The library provides free IT sessions for anyone needing help with their phone, I-Pad or other device. Next session will be on Friday 24 March. This is on an individual hourly basis, but booking a slot is essential. To book phone79628249 or email: draperstown.library@librariesni.org.uk
LOURDES DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE 2023
Pilgrimage from 3 to 7 July 2023. The Pilgrimage Office at 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ will be open to the public on Saturdays only from 11.00am until 1.00 pm commencing on Saturday 11 February. Intending pilgrims can also leave a message on 028 7126 0293 with their full postal address and the number of booking forms required, or email these details to derrypilgrim@outlook.com or write to the above address to request booking forms.
The organizing committee very much much regret that once more they are not in a position to provide medical, nursing and personal care as was customary in the past. It is their earnest hope and prayer that these services will be restored in 2024.