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No. 1749 ~ SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT - ST PATRICK, PRINCIPAL PATRON OF IRELAND
SUNDAY MASS TIMES
VIGIL MASSES
Holy Rosary: 6.00 pm
St Eugene’s Moneyneena 7.30 pm
SUNDAY
St Eugene’s Moneyneena: 9.00 am
St Patrick’s Sixtowns: 10.00 am
St Columba’s Straw: 11.00 am
Holy Rosary: 12 noon
DAILY MASS TIMES FOR THIS WEEK
Holy Rosary Church
Monday ~ 10.00 am and 7.30 pm
Tuesday – Thursday ~ 7.00 am and 10.00 am
Friday ~ 10.00 am
St Columba’s Church Straw
Wednesday ~ 7.30 pm
Friday ~ 7.30 pm
St Colm’s High School
Tuesday – Thursday ~ 8.40 am.
CONFESSIONS
Before the Vigil Masses
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
40 Derrynoyd Road
Telephone: 79628376
Email:ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
Fr John Downey CC
36 Moneyneena Rd
Telephone: 79628375
Email: j.downey75@btinternet.com
Fr Dermot McGirr CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
Telephone: 79632196
PARISH OFFICE
9 High Street Tel: 79628248
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
9.00 am – 3.00 pm
Friday 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
Wednesday ~ Closed
BULLETIN NOTICES
All notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday. ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
SVP HELPLINE
Helpline telephone number: 07710838050
PARISH WEBCAM
Masses in the Holy Rosary Church are transmitted live on the parish website:
www.parishofballinascreen.com
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Monday 18: St Cyril of Jerusalem. Lived 315 – 386. Bishop of Jerusalem.
Tuesday 19: St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
PARISH SURVEY
Survey forms are still available in all the churches or from the Parish Office. Please complete one and return it on or before March 24. Alternatively, it may be completed online by following the links on the parish website.
LENTEN PASTORAL LETTER
Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry has issued a Pastoral Letter on the challenges facing all parishes in the Diocese of Derry as a greater number of priests reach retirement age (75) and the number of vocations has fallen dramatically in recent years. Copies are available at the back of the church and on the parish website.
CONFIRMATION 2019
We welcome Monsignor Joseph Donnelly home to Ballinascreen Parish next Saturday as he confirms 80 boys and girls in St Columba’s Church, Straw. Monsignor Donnelly, a native of the parish, was ordained on 19 June 1966 and celebrated his first Mass in St Columba’s Church, Straw. We are delighted he accepted the invitation to confirm our P7 children this year. The Confirmation Ceremony begins at 12 noon. Candidates for Confirmation and their sponsors must be in their allocated places no later than 11.50 am.
We are grateful to St Colm’s GAC Ballinascreen for providing the venue and the refreshments immediately following the ceremony where Monsignor Donnelly will be available for family photographs.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Adoration in Holy Rosary Church on Monday 18 March, starts after 10.00 am Mass and ends at 7.25 pm. Mass 7.30 pm.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Peter McGuigan, Moykeeran, Monday 18 March in Holy Rosary Church at 7.30 pm.
MONTH’S MIND MASS
Colette Kelly, Drumard Lane, Wednesday 20 March in St Columba’s Church, Straw at 7.30 pm.
ANNIVERSARIES
Margaret Trainor, Brigid Donnelly,
Marie Trolan, Baby Freya Rose McSorley, John Trolan, Siobhan Lappin.
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £2543
Church Renovation Collection: £1360
Holy Places in Holy Land: £645.
Many thanks to all who contributed.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Jimmy Con Bradley, Mulnavoo Road,
Freya Hope Bradley, Dromdallagan.
PARISH WEEKLY ENVELOPES
The new boxes of Envelopes are now being delivered. If you do not have envelopes and wish to receive a box or if you have changed your address during the past year please advise the Parsh Office. We ask that all wage earners contribute to the parish by having their own personal box of envelopes.
We are also asking you to consider joining our Gift-Aid Scheme, if you have not already done so. If you pay tax, even a small amount, because we are a registered charity we are entitled to claim back from the Government the tax on the amount you pay to the Church. We know that at the mention of tax, most people have a fear that this will draw attention to their accounts; we can ensure you that this has not been the case where the scheme has been in operation. We therefore, ask you to consider completing the card enclosed in your box of envelopes and place it in with your first envelope. It is vital that you use the envelope method or direct debit to pay the Church so we may claim Gift-Aid on your contributions, which have to be recorded. Many thanks for your support. If you have already signed up for Gift Aid there is no need to sign up again. We wish to thank all those who are delivering the new boxes of envelopes.
DO THIS IN MEMORY 2019
Do This in Memory Mass will be celebrated in Holy Rosary Church at 12 noon on 14 April. On 23 June the Final Mass will be celebrated in St Columba’s Church, Straw.
TRÓCAIRE
“You will eat and have all you want and you will bless Yahweh your God in the fine country which he has given you.” Deuteronomy 8:10
This year’s Trócaire Lenten campaign highlights the different ways land is stolen from vulnerable people in the developing world. It could be by corporate land grabs, by war or simply because they are a woman. To find out more visit www.trocaire.org
Trócaire boxes available in all churches.
PARISH BAPTISMS
First Sunday of the month:
Holy Rosary after 12 noon Mass
Second Saturday of the month:
St Eugene’s Moneyneena at 3.00 pm
Fourth Sunday of the month:
St Columba’s Straw at 3.00 pm
St Patrick’s Sixtowns: By arrangement.
A baptism card is to be completed when booking a baptism. Please contact the Parish Office to book a baptism.
PARISH ANNIVERSARY MASS
The Friday 7.30 pm Mass in St Columba’s Straw is offered as an anniversary Mass for deceased parishioners. If you wish to have your loved one prayed for at this Mass you MUST give their name to the Parish Office by Thursday of the relevant week.
BALLINASCREEN PARISH DRAW
March Draw will be held on Monday 25. All returns to Parish Office please on or before 12 noon on Friday 22 March.
CEMETERY SUNDAY 2019
Cemetery Sunday will be held on Sunday 16 June. Further details later.
ALTAYESKEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Former Altayeskey Primary School premises at 177 Sixtowns Road, Sixtowns, Draperstown, County Derry is for sale.
Offers are invited for the purchase of freehold property at 177 Sixtowns Road, Draperstown, County Derry.
The Vendors (Ballinascreen Parish) wish all interested parties to make their offers to purchase by means of sealed bids. The sealed bids are to be received at the office of O’Kane Boyle Solicitors at 51 St. Patrick’s Street, Draperstown, County Derry, BT45 7AJ on or before 12 April 2019.
The property will be agreed for sale, subject to contract, to the highest bidder.
Viewing strictly by appointment only via the vendor's solicitors O’Kane Boyle Solicitors, 51 St. Patrick’s Street Draperstown Co. Derry, BT45 7AJ by 11 April 2019. Telephone: 028 79628333.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
ST JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS’ SOCIETY
The society acknowledges with sincere thanks a generous donation for the support and education of student priests at home and abroad. All benefactors share in the Masses and prayers of the society. Further donations gratefully accepted. Please continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood.
ANNUAL YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO CROAGH PATRICK
Pilgrimage on Friday 5 April for young people aged between 16 and 25. Cost £30, this includes food and transport. Buses will be leaving from Derry and Strabane. Registration Form on the Diocesan website, www.derrydiocese.org . Completed forms should be returned to the Catechetical Centre, 2 Francis Street, Derry, BT48 7DS by Friday 29 March. For more information please phone Padraig on 71264087 or email padraig.delargy@derrydiocese.org.
LOURDES DERRY YOUTH TEAM
Fundraiser in aid of trip to Lourdes with the Derry Youth Team in The Shepherds’ Rest on Sunday 17 March at 2.30 pm. Music by Bleed’n Cowboys will start at 3.00 pm. Admission £5.Your presence will be greatly appreciated!
THE NET
This Derry Diocesan monthly newspaper which reports on various diocesan events and personal faith stories is available to buy in Church porches. Cost £1.50.
IONA INSTITUTE NI
Conference on ‘The Future of Conscience in an Age of Intolerance’ on Saturday 30 March. 10.00 am - 1.30 pm (Registration opens at 9.30 am) in Wellington Park Hotel, Malone Road, Belfast. £10 adults £5 student (includes tea/coffee/scones). Speakers include Nuala O'Loan (DBE), Dr Helen Watt (Anscombe Bioethics Centre Oxford) Benedict Ó'Floinn SC, and David Smyth (Evangelical Alliance). To book or for more details, email ionainstitute@gmail.com or phone 028 92646861.
BALLINASCREEN TRADITIONAL MUSIC GROUP
Grand Variety Concert in St. Colm's High School on Sunday 24 March featuring local musicians, singers and dancers. Special guest All Ireland champion singer, Jack Warnock. Doors open at 6.00 pm Concert starts at 6.30 pm. All welcome.
KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Soap Making Workshop using all natural ingredients Saturday 23 March 10.00 am.
Mother’s Day Cupcake Decorating, Saturday 30 March at 11.00 am.
Interested in attending a free set of classes to learn a new skill? Come along on Monday 8 April at 10.00 am to find out more.
Cookery Book available to buy only £5 Ideal Mother’s Day or Easter gift!
Gardening Classes with Margaret Johnston, Monday 1 April and Monday 13 May, 10.00 am – 12 noon.
Easter Floral Art, with Margaret Johnston, Wednesday 17 April, 10.00 am.
Phone 79627826 to book any of the above.
N.I. BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
Blood donation sessions in St Colm’s High School on Wednesday 27 March.
2.30 pm – 4.15 pm and 5.30 pm – 8.00 pm.
DRAPERSTOWN LIBRARY
Library closed on Tuesday 19 March, as new software will be installed on their computers. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
ST MARY’S HALL DESERTMARTIN
Tea Dance on 29 March. Music by Michael Mawhinney.
Places still available in sewing class, beginners welcome. Please contact Olive 07887614094 or Philomena 07866381473.
Bingo on Wednesday 24 April at 8.00 pm.
DRAPERSTOWN CELTIC RunDC 2019
Run DC on 28 April at 11.00 am with 10km and 5km runs and a 5km walk. Medals for all. Runners who enter before 24 March will receive a commemorative race vest. Special family discount rate for the walk. All pre registered walkers and runners will get a goody bag from Revive Active and O'Kane’s Chemist. All funds raised will go to DCFC Youth Teams. Enter online at www.draperstownceltic.co.uk
ST. COLM'S HIGH SCHOOL
We are all very proud of our Junior Camogie team – Ulster Champions. They gave us a wonderful journey in getting all the way to the All Ireland Final on Saturday 9 March. Sincere thanks to all parents, brothers, sisters, extended families, sponsors and parishioners who travelled to Mullingar to support the team. It was very much appreciated. We are very grateful to this talented team and to their coach Mrs F. Devlin, who represented us all so well.
GAELIC FOOTBALL FOR MOTHERS & OTHERS
Training 8.00 pm -9.00 pm every Friday on 3G pitch behind St Colm’s High School. New members welcome
ST COLM'S GAC
400 Club Winners: £300 Orla McTeague, £50 G McCaughey, £50 L Brunton.
Saturday 16 March, Evening’s Craic from 8.00 pm, with Patsy O’Hagan followed by music by ‘The Crawleys’. Admission £5.
Sunday 17 March, Club Finals shown live on big screens. Spot prizes and free snacks.
Club Shop open every Friday 7 pm - 8 pm. Gear may still be ordered on Club website.
Irish Language Collection after all Masses this weekend to assist teenagers from Ballinascreen, who will be attending the Gaeltacht this summer.
Cubs’ Club has ended for the year, many thanks to all the coaches. Each code will now run their own U6 sessions, please see Facebook for details.
