No. 2021 ~ THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
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 27 May :
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 28 May :
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday 29 May:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 30 May:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Friday 31 May:
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
Friday 31: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Saturday 1: St Justin, martyr.
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI
The final Do This In Memory Mass will be celebrated next Saturday 1 June, at the 6.00 pm Vigil Mass in Holy Rosary Church. All children who made their First Holy Communion this year are invited to come dressed in their special communion clothes in order to take part in the Eucharistic Procession which will take place at the end of Mass. The Procession will leave Holy Rosary by the front door, continue up Tobermore Road and turn right at McAuleys. It will return to Holy Rosary Church via the roundabout. Stewards will mark the route and we are very grateful to St Colm’s GAC for its support and help. Mass and Procession will conclude with Benediction. All are warmly invited to attend this special parish event.
VISITATION OF SICK AND HOUSEBOUND
Over the next three weeks Fr Madden will 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 soon be available to buy from Draw Promoters and at all the usual outlets and they will also be available to purchase online. Full details next week.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2024
Congratulations to all P4 pupils in our schools who received their First Holy Communion over the past few weeks. The parish is deeply appreciative to all the schools, especially P4 teachers and classroom assistants and all the parents who prepared their children so well.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Vonie McCullagh, Glenelly Villas;
Jean McGuigan, Desertmartin;
Chris Orr, Canada, formerly Derrynoyd.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary
Raymond Caulfield.
Anniversaries:
Kathleen Wilds;
Brian Donnelly;
Baby Lucia Crossett.
MONTH’S MIND MASS
Colette Murphy, Dunmurry on Friday 31 May at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Joe Crilly, Newtownards and Drumard on Friday 31 May at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £2036
Diocesan Purposes Collection: £1010
Renovation Collection: £155
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
BAPTISM
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Dominic Patrick McCann, Disert Road.
SVP BALLINASCREEN
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 wish to sincerely 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.
BLESSING OF GRAVES 2024
Blessing of Graves in the parishes of Ballinascreen and Desertmartin will take place on the following dates:
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.
The annual gate collection will be taken up, at the end of each ceremony to help with the upkeep of the graveyards.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
Baptisms on Sundays at 3.00 pm and bookings are to be made via the Parish Office. Tel: 028 79628248 or Email ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
June 2 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns.
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
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
MID-ULSTER TRUCK FESTIVAL
Mid Ulster Truck Festival this weekend 25 and 26 May at Lavey Club. Fun for all the family. Convoy will pass through Draperstown today, Sunday, at approximately 4.10 pm. Please see their Facebook page for relevant updates
TRADITIONAL MUSIC FUNDRAISING EVENT
Irish Traditional music session in An Rath Dubh Moneyneena on Saturday 15 June. Junior session from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Senior Session 8.30 pm to late. Everyone is welcome. Admission £10. All proceeds in aid of renovation work on St Eugene's Church Moneyneena.
SIXTOWNS DANCE
Social Dance Friday 31 May at 9.30pm. Music by Still Water. All welcome.
DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
Fr. Liam Donnelly will celebrate a special Mass of Thanksgiving on Friday 21 June at 7.00 pm in Church of Our Lady Mercy, Lavey to mark the 60th anniversary of his ordination. Refreshments will be served after the Mass in Lavey Club. Everyone is invited to attend.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP MASTERS
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
ADOPTION
Western Trust will host a virtual information event about adoption on Tuesday 28 May from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm, via MS Teams. To join contact Colette McCann Social Worker on 07879803297 or 02882835114.
ST COLM’S HIGH SCHOOL
Fashion Show on Thursday 6 June from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Tickets £10 each may be bought at the school office.
KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Annual Plant Sale, on Friday 7 June at 6.30 pm. A wonderful selection of annuals and perennials at great prices.
Annual Art Exhibition & Creamed Tea Fundraiser, on 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 on 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 Rath Dubh. More details later.
33rd DERRY BALLINASCREEN SCOUTS
Gala Dinner to celebrate 30 years of scouting in Ballinascreen on Saturday 1 June in Shepherds’ Rest at 7.30 pm (over 18s. only). Tickets £40 pp. For tickets phone 07749538199 or email Ballinascreen.scouts@gmail.com
Draw tickets now on sale in Heron’s Gift Shop and Credit Union.
DROMANTINE SUNDAY ~ FAMILY FUN DAY
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. Everyone welcome.
LOUGH DERG
Three Day Pilgrimages begin next Friday 31 May. Admission €80.
View loughderg.org for full details.
ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY
In Knock Shrine on Saturday June 1, from 9.30 am. For full details please view www.allirelandrosaryrally.com
STRESS CONTROL CLASSES
Free online classes presented by Jim White Consultant Clinical Psychologist start on 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.
SYNTHESIS REPORT FROM FIRST SESSION OF THE XVI ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The Participants in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops have approved a Letter to the People of God. The text offers reflections and proposals on topics such as the role of women and the laity, the ministry of bishops, priesthood and the diaconate, the importance of the poor and migrants, digital mission, ecumenism, and abuse.
It is not a final document, but an “instrument at the service of ongoing discernment“.
The Synthesis Report is structured in three parts:
The first outlines “the face of the synodal Church”, presenting the practice and understanding of synodality and its theological underpinning.
The second part, entitled “All disciples, all missionaries”, deals with all those involved in the life and mission of the Church and their relationships with one another.
The third part bears the title “Weaving bonds, building community”.
Episcopal Conferences are now called to focus on the questions and proposals that are considered most urgent, all this sustained by a climate of mutual listening and sincere dialogue.
To read the report, please click link below:
