No. 2005 ~ FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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 am
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena: 12 noon
DAILY MASS TIMES
Monday February 5:
St Mary’s Coolcalm ~ 10.00 am
Holy Rosary Church ~ 7.30 pm
Tuesday February 6:
St Mary’s Coolcalm ~ 10.00 am
Wednesday February 7:
Holy Rosary Church ~ 10.00 am
Thursday February 8:
St Mary’s Coolcalm ~ 10.00 am
Friday February 9:
St Mary’s Coolcalm ~ 10.00 am
Holy Rosary Church ~ 7.30 pm.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Monday 5: St Agatha, virgin and martyr.
Tuesday 6: Saints Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs.
Thursday 8: International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Eucharistic Adoration in Holy Rosary Church on Monday February 5 from 12 noon until 7.25 pm.
PADRE PIO MASS
Monthly Mass in honour of St Pio of Pietrelcina will be celebrated on Monday 5 February at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church. Novena prayers and Rosary will commence at 7.10 pm.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Kathleen Donnelly, Bancran Road;
Anne Doyle, Cullion.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary:
Mary McMullan.
Anniversaries:
Philip Donnelly;
Peter Girvan;
Helen Lagan;
Bridie Lagan;
Helen Kelly;
Margaret Mary Doherty;
Joe Crilly;
Francis Costello.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Michael Burns, Derrynoyd Road, on Friday February 9 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £1535
Renovation Collection: £1645.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
CONFIRMATION 2024
Confirmation will be celebrated in Ballinascreen on the following dates:
Saturday 2 March at 12 noon for children attending Gaelscoil na Speiríní.
Saturday 9 March at 12 noon for children attending St Columba’s P.S., St Eoghan’s P.S. and St Mary’s P.S.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2024
First Holy Communion will be celebrated on the following dates:
Saturday 27 April at 11.00 am for children attending Gaelscoil na Speiríní and St Eoghan’s P.S.
Saturday 11 May at 11.00 am for children attending St Mary’s P.S.
Saturday 18 May at 11.00 am for children attending St Columba's P.S.
LOURDES DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE 2024
From Monday 1 to Friday 5 July, ex City of Derry Airport. Led by Bishop Donal McKeown. Full board £799, single room supplement £150. Pilgrimage Office at 164 Bishop Street, Derry, will open to the public 11.00 am to 1.00 pm on Thursdays and Saturdays, starting Saturday 10 February. Phone 028 7126029 or Email: derrypilgrim@outlook.com
HOSPITALITÉ COLLECTION
The Lourdes Hospitalité collection, which helps those who wish to go to Lourdes and require care and assistance, is due to take place at weekend Masses in Ballinascreen Parish on 17/18 February. The diocesan pilgrimage committee appeal to your generosity for this worthwhile cause as they take the pilgrimage forward once again in the wake of the Covid pandemic.
ST VINCENT de PAUL
Ballinascreen SVP has preloved Communion dresses, suits and shoes available to any families who need assistance. Please call to schedule a time to view and try on. If you have preloved Communion attire at home, please consider donating to their recycling scheme. Call 07710838050.
PARISH DANCE
To kick start our fundraising for the emergency work beginning shortly at St Eugene’s Church, a Parish Dance will be held on Friday 1 March in An Ráth Dubh. Music will be by Bleed’N Cowboys. More details later.
AN RÁTH DUBH - BIG BREAKFAST
On today Sunday 4 February, food served from 9.00 am - 1.30 pm. Admission by donations. Proceeds in aid of Community Hall and projects. Everyone welcome.
DIOCESAN VOCATIONS
The Vocations Directors of the northern dioceses invite anyone interested in serving the Church as a diocesan priest, to attend a retreat at the Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne from 8-10 March. Anyone aged 18 or over wishing to attend should please email the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan at pgoh2111@gmail.com
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS
Omagh Charismatic Prayer Group invite you to seminars on Thursdays in conjunction with 7.30 pm Mass in Christ the King Church, Strathroy, from 15 February until 21 March. Will also be available online at www.churchservices.tv/strathroy
DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE
Spiritual journey to the Conference in RDS Dublin, two options of organised transport have been arranged, for either a one-day conference (Saturday February 24) or full weekend conference (Friday 23 -Sunday 25). To express your interest and secure your spot, please contact: Una 07743575969 or Brenda 07856968091 or Mary 07500706798 by Monday 5 February. For more details about the conference visit www.divinemercyconference.com
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
All baptisms will take place on Sundays at 3.00 pm and bookings are to be made via the Parish Office, by phone 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
February 18 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
March 3 ~ Holy Rosary Church
Mar 10 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
March 24 ~ St Columba’s Straw
April 7 ~ St Columba’s Straw
April 14 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
April 21 ~ Holy Rosary Church
May 5 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
May 19 ~ St Columba’s Straw
June 2 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns.
WORKSPACE RECREATION CENTRE
Venue for birthday parties: Hall and 3G pitch available half price at the weekend. Only £15 per hour! Football or games available. For more details or to book a party call 028 79628113.
Nuala’s Keep Fit Classes: 6 week block of classes, you can sign up anytime! Mondays and Thursdays from 6.45pm. Cost is £3.50 per class. Call Workspace for more details or to book your place 028 79628113
Theresa Lanigan Netball: Wednesdays from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in the Recreation Centre. All ladies must be 18+. All skill levels welcome.
BALLINASCREEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
AGM of Ballinascreen Historical Society on Tuesday February 6 at 8.00 pm in the Community Hub, High Street. The AGM will be preceded by an Archive Film Night. |All welcome.
SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES
Social Dance classes in Sixtowns Cross Community Centre on Tuesday 6 February at 8.30 pm. All welcome
TEA DANCE
Tea dance in St Mary's Hall Knocknagin, Desertmartin on Sunday 11 February from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Music by Shaun Loughrey.
ST COLUMBA’S P.S. STRAW
Mums’ and Tots’ Walking Club: Get Fit in February meeting every Thursday morning. Would you like to get your 10,000 steps, get out of the house for an hour, make new friends and enjoy good conversation? Then this walking club is for you. Children can bring a bike. For more details text 07709179243. All welcome.
Mums’ and Tots’ Club: Tuesdays from 9.00 am to 10.15 am in the school hall. Free fun and educational club, for 0 - 4 years. Sessions prepared by highly trained teachers. Text 07709179243 for more details.
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
Fully escorted group pilgrimage accompanied by Spiritual Director for seven nights from 28 May - 3 June. Accommodation in 4* Hotel Styler, with breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Cost £825 p.p.s. Single room supplement £280. Mass daily and spiritual activities. Services of JWT tour guide. Direct flights from Dublin. Coach from Oakleaf Restaurant, Maghera to Dublin Airport. For further details please contact Christina Lagan on 07803192621.
LENT SEASON OF WELLBEING
Weekend Retreat at Ards Friary, 23-25 February, led by Philip McParland. This weekend will present Lent as a suitable time to practice the things that are good for our physical, mental and spiritual health. To book, please contact Ards. Tel: 00353 7491 38909 or email info@ardsfriary.ie
MEDJUGORJE YOUTH PILGRIMAGE
Young people aged 16 + are invited to join a pilgrimage from 30 July to 8 August. Up to 50,000 young people attend the Medjugorje Youth Festival each year. Cost is £800 and there will be a budget plan to help with this. Names and deposit of £100 are required as soon as possible. For more details or to book please phone 71264087 or Email lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org
ROSARY ON THE COAST
Sunday 4 February at 3.00 pm at Lisfannon Strand, Buncrana. For details, ring 00447730330028.
SPERRIN FOODBANK
Foodbank operates Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. If you or someone you know requires assistance please call 07543420639. No questions asked or criteria to meet. Facebook page is Sperrinfoodbank, Email:
PARISH ANNIVERSARY AND MONTH’S MIND MASSES
If parishioners wish to have their 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:
