BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
- Ballinascreen Parish
- 3 days ago
- 7 min read
No. 2088 ~ TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEÂ Â Â Â Â
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:Â 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.
Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.comÂ
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 ~ 8 September:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday ~ 9 September:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday ~ 10 September:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday ~ 11 September:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Friday ~ 12 September:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
7.30 pm  ~ Holy Rosary Church
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Monday 8: The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary.
Tuesday 9: St Ciaran, abbot.
Wednesday 10: St Peter Claver, priest.
Saturday 13: St John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the Church.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Adoration in Holy Rosary Church on Monday September 8 from 12 noon until 7.25 pm.
MASS IN HONOUR OF ST PIO
Monthly Mass in honour of St Pio of Pietrelcina will be celebrated on Monday 8 September at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church. Rosary and Novena prayers at 7.10 pm
VOICE OF PADRE PIO
Annual subscriptions for the St Pio magazine are now due. If you wish to receive this informative magazine posted directly to you from San Giovanni Rotondo please enclose £14 in a sealed envelope with your full name and address and pay at the St Pio Mass on Monday September 8.
CANONISATION CELEBRATIONS
To celebrate the Canonisation of Carlo Acutis, you are invited to St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, today, Sunday 7 September, from 3.00 pm for Veneration of a First Class Relic of Carlo Acutis, gifted to the Cathedral by Carlo’s mother, Antonia. Sacrament of Confession will be available from 3.00 pm until Mass at 7.00pm.  Celebrant for Mass will be Bishop Donal McKeown.
Adoration in the Mother Teresa Chapel during the Celebrations.Â
A short film on Carlo’s life will be shown in the Conference Room. Everyone welcome to this special time of prayer and celebration.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversaries:Â
Brendan Kelly;Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Nuala McCrossan. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Anniversaries:Â
Annie Murray;
Rose O'Kane;Â
Mary Lagan;
Susan Clerkin,     Â
John O'Kane;
Rose Kelly; Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Rose O'Neill;
Dessie Bradley.      Â
MONTH’S MIND MASS
Rory McCallion, Moykeeran on Friday 12 September in Holy Rosary Church at 7.30 pm.
FIRST ANNIVERSARIES ~ MASS
Nuala McCrossan, Bancran Road on Friday 12 September in Holy Rosary Church at 7.30 pm.
Rois Gribbin on Saturday 13 September at 7.00 pm in St Mary's Church, Bellaghy.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Éileá Mary McFerran, Castledawson;
Lainey Hope Bradley, Moykeeran Crescent.
SUMMER DRAW 2025
Winners Week 5
£2,000 ~ McGuckin Family, Swatragh.
£500 ~ Malachy Falls, Online Purchse.
£300 ~ Helen Kelly, Online Purchase.
Many thanks to all who have supported our Summer Draw.
STÂ PIO KNOCK PILGRIMAGE
National Knock Pilgrimage in honour of St Pio on Sunday 21 September. Coach will leave Holy Rosary Church at 7 am, pickup at St Mary's Coolcam (7.10 am) returning at 10.00 pm approx. Fare £30 (includes breakfast), pay at booking. All welcome. To book please phone 07836366949 or 07732125316 or 028 79628920.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection £1880,
Renovation Collection £2325.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated
NOVENA OF HOPE
To celebrate the Holy Year which has HOPE as its theme a Novena of Hope will take place each Sunday at 6.00 pm alternating between Holy Rosary Church and St Patrick’s Church Keenaught. (Except for November 2). Â
Guest speakers, listed below, have been invited to talk about their faith and life in the church.
October 19Â in Holy Rosary Church
Marguerite Hamilton,
Director Columba House Community.
October 26 in St Patrick’s Keenaught
Brenda Bannon, Former head of R.E. Loreto College Omagh.
November 2 All Souls’ Day
3.00 pm ~ St Patrick’s Keenaught
6.00 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church.
November 9Â in Holy Rosary Church
Bishop Donal McKeown.
November 16 in St Patrick’s Keenaught
Fr Hugh Lagan SMA.
November 23Â in Holy Rosary Church
Sr Perpetua McNulty,
Provincial leader Sisters of Mercy, Ulster.
November 30 in St Patrick’s Keenaught
Michael Murphy,
Matt Talbot’s life and example.
December 7Â in Holy Rosary Church
Annual Carol Service incorporating the Novena prayers.
December 14 in St Patrick’s Keenaught
Fr Paul Farren, Adm. St Eugene’s Derry.
PARISH BAPTISMSÂ 2025
Baptisms on Sundays at 3.00 pm and all bookings to be made please via the Parish Office, by phone 028 79628248 or by email ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
Sept 21 ~ St. Eugene’s MoneyneenaÂ
October 12 ~ Holy Rosary Church
October 19 ~ St. Columba’s Straw
October 26 ~ St. Patrick’s Sixtowns
Nov 16 ~ St. Eugene’s MoneyneenaÂ
November 30 ~ Holy Rosary Church
December 14 ~ St Columba’s Straw.
WALK THE CROSS
Eucharistic Procession starts at 4.00pm on Sunday 14 September from St Michael’s Church Finaghy, Belfast.The Procession will end at St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast with Mass, Anointing of the Sick and Benediction. Please visit www.walkthecross.ie. for more details
SEAMUS HEANEY LECTURE
On 1 November, Professor Michael Parker and Dr Gary Wade will deliver a lecture at Homeplace, Bellaghy, on ‘Remembrances: Forms of Memory in Seamus Heaney’s Writing’. As part of the evening, there will be a discussion of Gary’s recently published book Seamus Heaney and Catholicism (Cambridge University Press, 2025). Tickets, £10 may be purchased at https://seamusheaneyhome.com/upcoming-events/
WARM WELCOME WEDNESDAYS
In Workspace Community Hub, recommence on Wednesday 10 September, from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. No need to book, just drop-in for tea / coffee and some chat. Free of charge and open to everyone.Â
BLESSING OF BIKES
On today, Sunday 7 September, at St Aengus’s Church Burt, Co Donegal at 1.30 pm: short prayer service and blessing.  All welcome. Fr Gerry Sweeney will first celebrate Mass at 11.30 am in St. Patrick’s Church, Dungiven, remembering and praying for all deceased bikers. All bikers welcome to this Mass. After this Mass bikers will ride to Burt Church for 1.30 pm. Usual collection for RNLI Station, Ned’s Point, Buncrana. After the blessing they will travel to Ned’s Point RNLI Station to present the collection and for some refreshments.
SIXTOWNS HISTORY GROUP - HERITAGE DAY
In Sixtowns Cross Community Centre today (Sunday) 3.00 pm until 6.00 pm. Drop in for a cup of tea and step back in time at their Heritage Day. Learn about traditional activities include weaving, wood turning, embroidering, baking sodas and colcannon. Large selection of old tools and implements on display, traditional music and more so drop in for a visit. This is a on off event.
NETBALL
Training recommences after the summer break, Wednesdays 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in Backrow. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Please contact  07795165999  if you fancy an hours craic All new members welcome.
No previous experience needed.
LOUGH DERG 2025
One Day Retreats:Â Sept 9, 13, 20, 21.
Quiet Day Retreat:Â Friday 12 Sept.
Advance booking essential for retreats. To book Tel.: 00353 719861518 or Email: info@loughderg.orgÂ
BLOOD DONATION SESSION
Kilcronaghan Church Hall Monday 15 September from 12.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Book online at www.nibts or call 08085534653.
SIXTOWNS CROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE
New Season of indoor bowling begins on Monday 15 September at 8.00 pm. All newcomers/beginners are welcome.
KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Painting classes resume Wednesday 10 September.
Watercolours 4 week painting class with George Gourley starts Monday 8 September at 10.00 am. Suitable for all abilities.
Yoga class with Angela O’Loughlin commences Thursday 25 September from 10.30 am to 12 noon, for 5 weeks.
Places must be pre booked for all classes. To book or for more details please message 07821963749Â
Annual Vintage Rally, Craft Fair and Family Fun Day, on Saturday 27 September from 11.00 am. Â All usual and new attractions. Includes car boot sale - no need to book!
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.
STRESS CONTROL ONLINE
‘Stress Control’ is a free online six-session cognitive-behavioural therapy class led by Dr Jim White, consultant clinical psychologist.  For more details and to take part please visit:  https://ni.stresscontrol.org/
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Hall Committee Annual General Meeting on Monday 29 September at 7.30 pm. The hall has been at the heart of the community since the early 1950s, and we want to ensure it continues to thrive for future generations. Come along, have your say, and get involved - your ideas, strengths, and energy can make a real difference in maintaining this community hub. Your attendance and support would be greatly appreciated.
Monthly Tea Dance on Friday 12 September. Music by Kenny Paul. Dancing from 9.00 pm to midnight. Admission £7 - includes light supper.
Irish language class: 8 weeks course from Monday 8 September from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. Partly funded by Mid-Ulster District Council.
Chair exercises: Tuesdays at 10am. £4.
St Mary’s Bowling Club: New season starts Tuesday 2 September from 8.00 pm to10.00 pm. New members welcome.
Line Dancing classes on Wednesday at 7.30 pm, supported by National Lottery Community Fund.
Irish Dancing classes: Tuesdays at 5.30 pm and 6.00 pm.
Crochet Classes start Tuesday 9 September at 7.30 pm.
Bookings being accepted for Craft Fair on Sunday 9 November. £20 a table or £30 for 2. To book please contact 07887614094.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
Monthly draw winner for September: Mario Bradley, Moorside Villas.
Annual Buffet and Dance in Parish Hall, Friday 19 September. Music by Sprig of Heather. Tickets £15, on sale by band members, or pay at the door.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS We pray for the men called to serve as priests of the diocese, that they'll have what Jesus asks in the gospel this weekend - detachment from worldly possessions and courage to take up whatever cross or crosses come with priestly ministry. |
​