BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 27 JULY 2025
- Ballinascreen Parish
- Jul 27
- 6 min read
No. 2082 ~ SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS & THE ELDERLY
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
Click on this link for safeguarding information regarding support services, complaints and reporting, and downloadable resources from the Derry Diocese: https://www.derrydiocese.org/safeguarding
The Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is Marie Gormley. To contact Marie Tel: 07596500793, or Email: marie.gormley@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 ~ 28 July:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday ~ 29 July:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday ~ 30 July:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church,
Thursday ~ 31 July:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
Friday ~ 1 August:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm,
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Tuesday 29: Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus.
Wednesday 30: St Peter Chrysologus, bishop and doctor of the Church.
Thursday 31: St Ignatius of Loyola.
Friday 1: St Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor of the Church.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Eileen O’Hagan Moykeeran Gardens,
Gerald Stewart Moykeeran Crescent,
Tilly McGurk Greencastle.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary:
Susan McAuley.
Anniversaries:
Plunket Kelly;
John Campbell;
Joe Hegarty;
Seamus Thayaparan;
Sarah Watson;
John McNamee;
Margaret McGuigan;
Rose Masters;
Mary Connolly.
BAPTISM
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Charlie McCullagh, Mulnavoo Road.
SUMMER DRAW 2025
This year’s annual Summer Draw will take place over the five Saturdays in August. Winners will be announced every Saturday at the 6.00 p.m. Mass in Holy Rosary Church.
All proceeds from this draw will go to our church renovation fund for the upkeep of all our churches in the parish. Prizes are as follows:
Weeks 1 to 4:
1st Prize ~ £1,000
2nd Prize ~ £200
3rd Prize ~ £100
Week 5:
1st Prize ~ £2,000
2nd Prize ~ £500
3rd Prize ~ £300
Tickets only £20 each are available to buy from:
Parish Draw Promoters
Heron’s Gift Shop
Moneyneena Post Office
Fr Madden’s and Fr McCaul’s Parochial Houses
Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Parish Offices
Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Credit Union Offices
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Fr Madden is deeply grateful to all who sell tickets on behalf of the parish. If you think you could sell tickets to your extended family or work colleagues, please contact the Parish Office or Fr Madden.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection £1835
Renovation Collection £1850.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
MARY'S MEALS - CHURCH TALKS
A volunteer from Mary’s Meals will speak at all next Masses weekend, 2 / 3 August, about their work and progress in providing school meals to children living in poverty around the world. Mary’s Meals Charity would appreciate your prayers in support of their work. A collection will be taken up after each Mass if you wish to support this organisation financially.For more details please visit www.marysmeals.org.uk or contact Pat McNeill at 07774043147.
S.T.E.P.S. CLASSES
Monday - Yoga in Workspace Community Hub from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm and from 8.15 pm to 9.15 pm.
Monday - Walking for Wellness - Rural College at 7.00 pm suitable for all levels of fitness.
Wednesday - Walking for Wellness - Gentle walks leaving Workspace Community Hub at 11.30 am.
Wednesday - Pilates with AMG in Workspace Community Hub from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm and from 8.15 pm to 9.15 pm.
Thursday - Horticulture in polytunnel on Back Road from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Everyone welcome.
Thursday - Walking for Wellness at Drunnaph at 7.00 pm or at Rural College at 7.00 pm.
Thursday - Yoga in Workspace Community Hub from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
Monthly hillwalk and details of all classes / walks can be found on STEPS Facebook page or contact STEPS at the number below.
To book any of the above classes or for more information please Tel.: 07821119367.
MID ULSTER MARKET
Food and craft market stalls, cookery demonstrations, live music entertainment and various children’s activities will all be part of the Taste Market in Draperstown on Saturday 2 August. Free entry.
Please note that Mid Ulster Council wish to inform parishioners that High Street will be closed from next Friday morning (August 1) until Saturday night, (August 2) but the rest of the town will remain open. Activities will also be taking place in the Fairhill Park area.
LITTLE WOMBLES ~ STAFF
Little Wombles Cross Community Playgroup is currently offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as they seek additional relief staff. This role provides valuable experience and could lead to more regular hours. With Educational Authority approval, they hope to enhance this position with the possibility of it developing into a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assistant role. Please express your interest via email addressed to leader at Email: littlewombles@hotmail.com.
Closing date is 12 noon on Monday 28 July 2025.
GAMBLING HELPLINE
Is gambling affecting your life?
If so help is available by phoning 028 71351329.
SUMMER CAMP 2025
Workspace Recreation Centre Summer Camp from Monday 28 July to Friday 8 August. Registration costs £10 for registration and £2 per day.
Please contact Workspace on 028 796 28113 for further information or to request a registration form.
LIGHT THE FIRE EVENT
A warm invitation to come on Sunday August 3 to celebrate our Catholic faith on Slane - the hill where St Patrick lit the first Paschal fire. The Archbishop of Armagh will symbolically light the fire of faith, hope and love, first kindled by our patron saint. Dana will sing her song, Light the Fire. Gathering begins at 12 noon and includes Mass, Eucharistic Healing, praise, worship and Rosary.
For more details please view lightthefire.ie or Email: info@lightthefire.ie
ABIDE IN HIS LOVE
Save the Date: Abide in His Love Women’s Conference November 21-23 in the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran. An amazing event for women exploring the beauty and gift of their feminine identity in Christ.
Guest speakers include: Sr. Mary Madeline Todd OP, Megan Madden, Fr. Barry Braum, Fr. Mark Wharton , Fr. Francesco Mary Gavazzi, CFR, Nashville Dominican Sisters and Mass with Archbishop Eamon Martin. More speakers to be announced. Check out Eventbrite for tickets and more details. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abide-in-his-love-womens-conference-2025-tickets
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
August 3 ~ Holy Rosary Church,
August 10 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns,
Aug 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
Defibrillator Training: Wednesday 27 August at 10.00 am. To book a place please Tel.: 07887614094.
Irish dancing classes continue on Tuesdays at 5.30 pm for new beginners and 6.00 pm. To register contact Nicola on 07518207458.
All other classes will resume in September.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a double booking the date for the Annual Buffet and Dance, in the Parish Hall, has been changed to Friday 19 September. Music by Sprig of Heather. Tickets (£15) on sale from any band member, or pay at the door.
Band practice Thursdays at 7.30 pm. Members are asked to attend please in preparation for the Feast of the Assumption celebrations on Sunday 17 August in Newcastle Co Down.
POPE LEO @PONTIFEX
Every true encounter is free and cannot be bought: whether it is with God, with others, or with nature. We must simply become guests: make space and also ask for it; welcome and allow ourselves to be welcomed. We are called not only to give, but also to receive.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS In this weekend's gospel Jesus teaches His disciples - and us - to pray, and encourages us to ask persistently for the things we need, especially the gift of the Holy Spirit which we ask the Lord to pour down abundantly on our seminarians and those considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood. |
