No. 2036 ~ TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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 9 September:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 10 September :
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday 11 September:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 12 September:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Friday 13 September:
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
Monday 9: St Ciaran, abbot.
Friday 13: St John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the Church.
Saturday 14: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
FR JOHN DOWNEY RIP
Fr John Downey’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 18 September in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry at 7.30 pm. All welcome.
On Saturday morning, September 21, at 11.00 am in St Eugene’s Church Moneyneena there will be a Mass of Remembrance at which a dedication to Fr Downey, presented to Ballinascreen Parish by his family, will be unveiled and blessed. Everyone welcome.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and friends of:
Annette McWilliams, Dunmurry,
Henry Devlin, Draperstown.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Donna Kelly, Campbelltown on Friday 13 September, at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Felix McAllister, Cookstown and Straw on Friday 13 September, at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary:
Dessie Bradley.
Anniversaries:
May McShane-Johnston;
Annie Murray;
Rose O'Kane;
Mary Lagan;
Susan Clerkin;
Rose Kelly;
Rose O'Neill;
John McGuigan;
Bernie Convery.
BAPTISM
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Nancy Josephine Bradley, Sixtowns Road.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Priests’ Collection: £3236
Renovation Collection: £1235.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Bishop McKeown will lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage on Saturday 28 September.
THE NET
September edition is now available in the porch of Holy Rosary Church. Coverage in this edition includes:
Diocesan Medjugorje Youth Pilgrimage
Blessing of new Granaghan Graveyard Altar & Cross
Mass at Glenshane Mass Rock
Blessed Carlo relics in Bellaghy
Visit of St Bernadette’s relics
St Vincent de Paul volunteers
COURSES AT DRUMALIS
Pathways Adult Faith Development Programme for 2024 /2025 begins in Drumalis on Saturday 12 October, and runs for one Saturday a month from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, from October to June. All welcome. Past participants may be interested in this year’s new programme.
Growth In Prayer and Reflective Living hosted by Drumalis via Zoom, commences Monday 16 September. Do you feel restless, do you sense there is a deeper meaning to life, that God is out there but you feel disconnected. Then this course may be for you. This 20 session course via Zoom from September until March is based on Ignatian Spirituality.
Rooted in Love. Zoom course delivered over ten Thursday evening sessions from Sept 2024 to May 2025 – this course is ideal for anyone who has completed Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living.
To book a place or for more details, please contact Drumalis by email drumalis@btconnect.com or phone (028) 28272196/28276455 .
SMA NOVENA 2024
In honour of St Thérèse Of the Child Jesus, Patroness of the Missions, from Monday 23 September to Tuesday 1 October. Daily Mass and Novena Prayers at 10.00 am and 7.30 pm, in SMA Chapel, Dromantine. All are welcome. You can also participate via webcam www.sma.ie.
WARM WELCOME WEDNESDAYS
Recommences on Wednesday 11 September, in Workspace Community Hub, from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. No need to book, just drop-in for tea /coffee and some chat. Free of charge, all welcome.
STEPS CLASSES
Monday: Yoga from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm and from 8.15 pm to 9.15 pm.
Walking Group: Meet in The Rural College at 6.50 pm.
Wednesday: Pilates with AMG from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm and from 8.15 pm to 9.15 pm.
Thursday: Yoga from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm and from 8.15 pm to 9.15pm.
Horticulture: From 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm in Polytunnel on Back Road.
Yoga and Pilates will be held in the Workspace Community Hub.
To book in or if you have any queries please ring or text 07821119367.
CORNSTORE GOES COUNTRY
Fundraising Event on Friday 28 September in An Ráth Dubh at 8.00 pm. Music by Kick the Dust and Craic Of Don followed by Disco by Big Dee.
ADOPTION
Could you be part of a child’s journey? Are you interested in adopting a young child into your family? The Western Trust is holding a Virtual Information event about Adoption on Tuesday 10 September from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm, via Microsoft Teams. If you would like to join the online event, please contact the Adoption and Permanence Team in Omagh on 028 82835114.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
O’Neill Academy of Irish Dance, classes resume on Thursday 12 September at 4.45 pm in Ráth Dubh, Moneyneena. All members, old and new, welcome.
LAPÓGLANN - TODDLE-INN
Glór na Speiríní are pleased to announce that their Parent and Toddlers Group will recommence on the week starting Monday 9 September. The group will be on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.00 am to 10.30 am in Glór na Speiríní Centre, Straw, which is located directly beside the church. Cost is £2 per session with refreshments included. Please note that their Irish language session will recommence on Thursday 19 September from 9.00 am to 10.30 am. Tá fáilte roimh chách. Everyone welcome! For further details or to register your place at these events please phone 07795 536682 or email conchurglor@gmail.com
GLENSHANE HOUSE DUNGIVEN
First Aid and Defib Training course starting soon. Also OCN L3 Award in Working with Children and Young People with Special Needs course. To register please phone 028 77742494.
HEALTH AND WELL BEING EVENT
In The Lurach Centre Maghera, on Tuesday 17 September. Drop in any time between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm to find out about local support and services.
Farm Families mobile unit will be in the carpark from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. If you would like a general health check or blood pressure, cholesterol or glucose levels checked, please book an appointment by phoning Teresa on 03000132132 or email teresa.mcbennett@midulstercouncil.org
Please book early as places are limited.
LOW COST COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
This Autumn psychotherapy students from the Dublin Counselling and Therapy Centre (www.dctc.ie) will be available to meet clients face to face in the Maghera area. Working under the auspices of Derry Psychotherapy, a professional psychotherapy and supervision practice, the students will work with a range of issues with adult clients. (Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Fear, Relationship issues, etc.) A waiting list is being opened and places will be offered on a first come basis. For more details and to put your name on the waiting list please contact: 078 87398765 or 07989946344
BLESSING OF MOTORCYCLES
Fr Gerry Sweeney will celebrate Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Dungiven, at 11.30 am on September 15, all bikers welcome to that Mass and then head to St Aengus’ Church, Burt, Co. Donegal, for blessing at 1.30 pm. Bike ride then to RNLI Station, Buncrana for refreshments.
KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Crochet class for beginners and improvers starts Monday 23 September for 6 weeks from 10.00 am to 12 noon.
Painting classes resume Wednesday 11 September from 10.00 am and 7.00 pm.
NEW Beginners painting class will commence in October if there is enough interest, so register now if interested.
Yoga with Angela on Thursday 26 September from 10.30 am to noon.
Creative Writing Tuesday 8 October from 10.30 am to 12 noon.
Watercolours with George Gourley, Monday 4 November at 10.00 am for 4 weeks.
Annual Vintage Rally, Craft Fair and Family Fun Day, Saturday 28 September from 11.00 am. New free attraction – Mobile Petting Farm. Family Health Van will take appointments on the day.
For more details or to book on any class please message 07821963749 or phone 028 79627826 or Email: manager@kilcronaghan.co.uk
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
Marriage Enrichment Weekend hosted by Catholic Marriage Encounter Ireland, from 8 to 10 November, at Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co Kildare. Limited places, booking is online only at www.marriageencounter.ie
STRESS CONTROL CLASSES
Next online session of six free classes commence on Monday 23 September For more details visit: 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.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
Baptisms: Sundays at 3.00 pm and bookings to be made please via the Parish Office, by phone 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
September 22 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
September 29 ~ Holy Rosary Church
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.
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Monthly Tea Dance on Friday 13 September. Music by Chris Dallat. Dancing from 9.00 pm to midnight. Admission, including light supper, £7.
Positive Ageing: Afternoon Tea Dance on Wednesday 30 October from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Music by Ireland's top country duo, Country Harmony. Free admission. Registration necessary. To register please contact Age Friendly Coordinator, Raisa Donnelly at 03000 132 132 or by Email: raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org
St Mary’s Bowling Club: New season commences, Tuesdays from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm new members welcome.
Irish Language classes for 8 weeks start on Monday 9 September, from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. £3 per night or £15 for 8 weeks.
Irish dancing lessons Tuesdays 6.00 pm. To register Contact Nicola 07518207458.
Chair Exercises Tuesdays at 10.00 am
Annual Craft Fair on Sunday 10 November. Now taking bookings. £20 a table or 2 for £30.
To register contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne79642711
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
Monthly Draw winner for September: Greenlough AOH Div.
Band practice resumes on Thursday 19 September at 7.30 pm. New and past members welcome.
