No. 2039 ~ TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road
Telephone: 79628376
Fr Michael McCaul 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
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
DAILY MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
Monday 30 September:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 1 October :
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday 2 October:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 3 October:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Friday 4 October:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
7.30pm ~ Holy Rosary Church.
CONFESSIONS
In Holy Rosary Church every Saturday at 5.30 pm before the Vigil Mass.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Monday 30: St Jerome, priest and doctor of the Church.
Tuesday 1: St Thérése of the Child Jesus, doctor of the Church.
Wednesday 2: The Guardian Angels.
Friday 4: St Francis of Assisi.
Saturday 5: St Faustina Kowalska.
ANNUAL FORTY HOURS ADORATION 2024
The Annual 40 Hours Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place over two days on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 October. Adoration will begin after 12 noon Mass in St Eugene’s Church Moneyneena and end at 6.00 pm with Devotions and Benediction.
Adoration will resume on Monday after the 10.00 am Mass in Holy Rosary Church and continue throughout the day until concluding at 7.25 pm with the monthly Padre Pio Mass at 7.30 pm.
Please offer your time on Sunday or Monday so that the Blessed Sacrament is never left unattended
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
The Annual Mass of Remembrance held each year in November will take place on the following dates:
Ballinascreen on Monday 11 November in Holy Rosary Church at 7.30 pm and Desertmartin on Monday 18 November in St Patrick's Church Keenaught at 7.30 pm.
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME (DTIM)
The first DTIM Mass for the children in Primary 4 preparing for their First Holy Communion in 2025 will take place on Saturday 12 October at 6.00 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Peadar Beranrd Heaney, Gortmore Park, Omagh;
Daire Michael McAuley, Moneyneaney Road.
MONTH’S MINDS MASS
Stephen Conway, High Street, on Friday October 4 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and friends of:
Baby Pearse Kelly, Brackaghlislea Road, Desertmartin;
Patricia Hann, Tirnoney Maghera;
Catherine Ward, Dublin.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversaries:
Dan Kelly,
Donna Kelly.
Anniversaries:
Joe Brunton;
Bridget Woods,
Baby Patrick McKernan;
Baby James McKernan;
Rosaleen Leyden;
Brian McGuigan;
Brendan McBride;
Bernie Murray.
PARISH OFFICE
Ballinascreen Parish Office will be closed for the next two weeks.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £3027
Renovation Collection: £1152
Retired Priests’ a further £606.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
CONFIRMATION 2025
Ballinascreen Confirmation will be celebrated in Holy Rosary Church on Sunday 2 March at 2.00 pm.
Desertmartin Confirmation will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church Keenaught on Sunday 2 March at
10.00 am.
Bishop Donal McKeown will preside at both Confirmation ceremonies.
RELICS OF ST BERNADETTE IN DERRY DIOCESE
The Holy Relics of St Bernadette are currently on pilgrimage from Lourdes to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in Ireland during September and October. The relics will visit St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry, from 2.00 pm on Sunday 13 October to Monday 14 October. This very special, once-in-a-lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes in their own diocese. See derrydiocese.org for full programme of times of viewing.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Congratulations to James Henry (Brooklands Private Nursing Home), formerly from 60 Fivemilestraight Ballynure, who celebrated his 102nd birthday on Saturday 28 September.
VOCATIONS SOCIETY OF ST JOSEPH
The Society acknowledges with sincere thanks a generous donation, received recently, for the support and education of student priests at home and abroad. All benefactors share in the Masses and prayers of the society. Please continue to pray for vocations.
Please note that the Society’s former name St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society has been officially changed to Vocations Society of St Joseph.
BALLINASCREEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A talk entitled ‘Buildings at Risk’ by Sebastian Graham will be held in the Community Hub on Tuesday 1 October at 8.00 pm. All welcome
WELLBEING EVENT FOR MEN
Nóra Murray along with other speakers will be hosting an evening on Saturday 19 October at 7.00 pm sharp in the Club for all men over 18 on mental health and wellbeing. This event is open to the whole community and beyond. It will give you the opportunity to listen to those with lived experiences, an opportunity to ask questions as well as becoming more equipped with how to deal with your own mental health and others. Benny Heron and Eamon Burns are two of the many men onboard. Let's make a difference and reduce the stigma! If you would like to get involved in this evening, please message Nóra on 07896758305.
TRÓCAIRE
Trócaire seeks people to join their team of Christmas fundraisers to help respond to the urgent need of poor communities around the world, You can take action and make a difference through a range of activities, including the promotion of their Gifts of Change – training and support provided. For more details please call Mark on 028 90808030 or Email: infoni@trocaire.org
ORGAN DONATION WEEK
This week which is dedicated to remembering and giving thanks to people who have enabled the ‘Gift of Life’ to others by donating organs to those needing life-saving transplants, concludes today. You too could be a life saver! For more details see www.organdonationni.info
CATHOLIC MOTHERS
Retreat Day on Lough Derg on Saturday 5 October from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. For more details or to book please email catholicmothers@outlook.ie
DIAMOND PAINTING
Beginners’ sessions on Tuesdays in Workspace Community Hub from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. Booking not required.
BALLINASCREEN TRADITIONAL MUSIC GROUP
Classes start Tuesday 1 October in St Colm’s High School from 7.00 pm to 7.45 pm.
SET DANCING CLASSES
Set dancing classes in An Scioból (behind The Market Inn) on Thursdays from 8.30 pm to 10.00 pm. All welcome.
SIXTOWNS BOWLING CLUB
Bowls on Mondays at 8.00 pm in Sixtowns Cross Community Centre.
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.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
Baptisms: Sundays at 3.00 pm. Bookings to be made please via the Parish Office Tel.: 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
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.
QUB CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY
The Catholic Chaplaincy in its temporary premises at 42 University Road, offers facilities including a Chapel with daily Mass, study space and Cafe. Details of their programme and services at qubcatholic.org.
Annual Dedication of Studies Mass in University's Great Hall on Sunday, 6 October at 8.00 pm. Students, staff, alumni and friends are welcome.
HEALTH FAYRES
NICHI- CWSAN with Mid Ulster District Council Health & Well-Being Team, as part of Positive Aging Month, will host Health & Well Being Events, funded by Northern Healthy Lifestyle Partnership.
Wednesday 2 October in new building Pomeroy Forest, 56 Tandragee Road, Pomeroy. Drop in between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm. Email anita@cwsan.org for more details or Tel.: 07540635862.
Friday 18 October in Ballinderry Community Hub, 91 Ballinderry Bridge Road. Drop in from 10.00 am -4.00 pm. For more details Tel.: 077781242.
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Positive Ageing: Afternoon Tea Dance on Wednesday 30 October from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Music by Country Harmony. Free admission, Registration necessary. To register contact Age Friendly Coordinator Raisa Donnelly at 03000132132 or by email raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org
St Mary’s Bowling Club: Tuesdays from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm. New members welcome.
Irish Language Class: Week 4 on Monday 30 September from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. These Irish language classes are now fully booked.
Irish dancing lessons: Tuesdays 6.00 pm. Contact Nicola Tel.:07518207458
Acrobat Gymnastics Club: Saturdays from 9.00 am.
Knit & Natter resumes on Tuesday 22 October at 7.30 pm.
Chair Exercises: Tuesdays at 10.00 am.
Health & Well Being, Reminiscence Session hosted by Maura Johnston possibly on Wednesday 16 October from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
Craft Fair: Sunday 10 November. Only a few tables left - £20 for1 or 2 for £30.
If interested in a series of sessions with mindfulness and being in the present, conversation and fun, imaginative exercises into putting your thoughts and ideas down in writing then please contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne 028 79642711 ASAP. Date and time to be arranged.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band: Band practice Thursdays at 7.30 pm. New and past members welcome.
