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BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 14 MARCH 2021

No. 1854 ~ FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

 

​​SUNDAY MASSES

  • VIGIL MASS

Holy Rosary: 6.15 pm (WEBCAM ONLY)

  • SUNDAY


St Mary’s, Coolcalm: 10.00 am (WEBCAM ONLY)

Holy Rosary: 12 noon (WEBCAM ONLY)

DAILY MASS TIMES (WEBCAM ONLY)

Holy Rosary Church:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ~ 11.00 am

Friday ~ 7.30 pm

St Mary’s Church Coolcalm:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ~ 7.30 pm

Friday ~ 11.00 am


All Masses in the Holy Rosary Church are transmitted live on the Ballinascreen parish webcam:

All Masses in St Mary’s Coolcalm are transmitted live on the Desertmartin parish webcam:

 

PARISH CONTACT DETAILS

Fr. Peter Madden PP VF

31 Sixtowns Road

Telephone: 79628376

Fr Dermot McGirr CC​

​50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin

Telephone: 79632196

Fr John Downey Priest In Residence

36 Moneyneena Rd

Telephone: 79628375

PARISH OFFICE

9 High Street Phone: (028)79628248

Please note that due to restrictions imposed by the Coronavirus Pandemic the Parish Office may only be contacted by email or phone (message may be left)

SVP HELPLINE

Helpline telephone number: 07710838050


BALLINASCREEN COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP

Please click the link https://www.parishofballinascreen.com/ballinascreen-community-support-gro for full details of Ballinascreen Community Support Group.

 

BULLETIN NOTES


NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN

Notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday ballinascreenparish@gmail.com

Bulletins are presently only available:


FEASTS OF THE WEEK

Wednesday March 17 ~ St Patrick, Principal Patron of Ireland.

Thursday March 18 ~ St Cyril of Jerusalem

Friday March 19 ~ St Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary.


ST JOSEPH

Friday week March 19, is the Feast of St Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and an extra special this year since Pope Francis declared it the Year of St Joseph.

The special prayer to St Joseph that Pope Francis has written will be recited at every Mass from Thursday next March 11.

We ask you to recite this prayer with your family each day in your homes. Also we invite you to come to the Shrine of St Joseph in Holy Rosary Church and to place written petitions to St Joseph in the box provided. Please do not put money in your petition envelopes as all will be burned unopened. You are free to light a candle at the shrine or the other candelabra.


PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil.

Amen.


DAILY MASS TIMES THIS WEEK (Monday 15 - Friday 19 March) - (WEBCAM ONLY)

Monday March 15:

11.00 am Holy Rosary followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Angelus and

Rosary at 12 noon.

7.30 pm ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm

Tuesday March 16:

11.00 am Holy Rosary followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Angelus and

Rosary at 12 noon.

7.30 pm St Mary’s Coolcalm

Wednesday March 17: ST PATRICK'S DAY

11.00 am in Holy Rosary followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Angelus and

Rosary at 12 noon

7.30 pm St Mary's Church, Coolcalm.

Thursday March 18:

11.00 am Holy Rosary followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Angelus and

Rosary at 12 noon.

7.30 pm St Mary's Church, Coolcalm

Friday March 19:

11.00 am Parish Anniversary Mass in St Mary's Coolcalm followed by Exposition of the

Blessed Sacrament. Angelus and Rosary at 12 noon.

Exposition and Stations of the Cross at 3.00 pm in Holy Rosary Church. Exposition of the

Blessed Sacrament will continue until the Parish Anniversary Mass at 7.30 pm.



NOTICE RE PARISH ANNIVERSARY MASSES

No stipend or donations are necessary for the Anniversary Mass on Fridays, including First Anniversary Masses or Months Mind Masses.


TRÓCAIRE BOXES

Trocaire boxes are now available in all Church porches. Please take one home with you.


SUGGESTIONS FOR LENT

Many ideas and worthwhile resources on how to make a prayerful and meaningful Lent are to be found on Derry diocesan website: https://www.derrydiocese.org/news/categories/lent-2021


PRIVATE PRAYER TIMES

During Lent churches in our parish will be open as follows for Private Prayer:

HOLY ROSARY

Monday to Thursday: 12.30 pm – 4.00 pm

Saturday: 12 noon – 4.00 pm

Sunday: 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm.

ST COLUMBA’S STRAW

Open daily until 5.00 pm

ST EUGENE’S MONEYNEENA

Open daily until 5.00 pm

ST PATRICK’S SIXTOWNS

Open daily until 12 noon.

HEALTH NOTICE:

Upon entering any of our Churches for Private Prayer please:

  • Sanitise your hands on arrival

  • Follow the one way system in each Church

  • Prior to leaving the Church please use the materials provided to sanitise the seat where you sat. Thank you.


DEATHS

We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:

Margaret Heron, Cahore Road;

Anna Mulligan, Drumderg;

Cassie Toner, Straw;

Peter Devlin

Kathleen McAneney


MONTHS' MIND MASS

Pat Logue, Weedle Bridge Road on Friday March 19 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.


FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS

Frank Deery on Friday March 19 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.


ANNIVERSARIES

Please remember in your prayers the following whose anniversaries occur at this time:

First Anniversary:

Patricia McKee

Eamon McGovern

Francis Deery

Alice Jo O'Neill

Maura Kelly,

Anna McGuigan,

Peter McGuigan,

James Murray.


SOCIAL DISTANCING

In the fight against coronavirus, maintaining social distancing is everyone’s responsibility. With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme well underway there are fresh concerns around complacency. These concerns coupled with the increased anxiety of many, especially those in vulnerable groups, around contracting the virus is why it is so important to continue to show support for and practise social distancing.

The Distance Aware campaign which was recently adapted for use in Northern Ireland aims to address this through use of a consistent and instantly recognisable symbol, the Distance Aware Shield.

The Distance Aware Shield, whether worn or displayed, is an indicator to others that the wearer/organisation would like others to maintain a respectful distance where possible. For more information visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/covid-19-distance-aware or follow their social media accounts: Twitter: @publichealthni @ healthdpt @PatientClient

Facebook: @publichealthagency Instagram:@publichealthni



BALLINASCREEN FOLD

Ballinascreen Fold, Draperstrown currently has 2 vacant flats to let.

If you know of anyone who might be interested in moving in to the scheme, please contact the co-ordinator by telephone (028 7962 7068)


AID FOR CHILDREN OF YEMEN

Fr Neal Carlin's new book, The Eagle, The Tiger and Covid, is now on sale at £10 and can be purchased by contacting goldenagecentre@hotmail.com All proceeds are being sent via a direct contact to aid the Children of Yemen.


LENTEN CONVERSATIONS - ONLINE AT KNOCK SHRINE

Knock Shrine are launching a new series of online discussions to engage you during Lent. The talks will be streamed at 8.30 pm every Thursday during Lent.

Speakers will address issues such as:

  • What nurtures our faith and what challenges it today?

  • Where do we find hope and joy in our lives?

  • How can our faith build mental strength, wellbeing and resilience?

  • How has the Covid pandemic impacted upon our faith?

Join them at www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live or on Facebook @knockshrine


FRIDAY MASSES - PARISH ANNIVERSARY AND MONTH'S MIND MASSES

Parish Anniversary Masses will be held every Friday and presently will only be available via the respective parish webcam. 11.00 am in St Mary's Coolcalm and 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.

If parishioners wish to have their loved one prayed for at these Anniversary Friday Masses, please email their name to Ballinascreen Parish Office by 12 noon on Thursday of the relevant week.


NB: Following requests we would like to repeat that NO STIPEND / DONATION is required for the Friday anniversary Masses.


PARISH COLLECTIONS

Sincere thanks to all who have returned parish envelopes, established standing orders, have made online payments or used the ‘DONATE’ button on the Parish Website. You can also access the Parish Donation web page by clicking here: DONATE

Envelopes may be returned to the Parish Office or Parochial Houses.

Thank you very much for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.


SVP DONATIONS

Many thanks for the many generous donations for SVP. If you wish to make a donation please place it in an envelope and mark it SVP. This envelope may be left in the Parish Office or given to any of the priests of the parish. All donations are very much appreciated.


POST GRADUATE DEGREE FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERS

The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, working in Partnership with Saint Mary’s University, Twickenham, offers the Masters in Catholic School Leadership. This is a post graduate degree dedicated to the professional development and spiritual formation of Catholic school leaders. It is a great opportunity for those currently in leadership roles and those who aspire to, or have an interest in, leadership roles within the Catholic School system. The next intake will be Autumn 2021. If you require any further information, please contact the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre on 004428 71264087 or email tferry@derrydiocese.org.


SVP DONATIONS

Many thanks for the many generous donations for SVP. If you wish to make a donation please place it in an envelope and mark it SVP. This envelope may be left in the Parish Office or given to any of the priests.All donatioins are very much appreciated.


THE NET

Sharing the fruits of the faith in the Derry Diocese. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the March edition of ‘The Net’ is only available on the Diocesan website https://www.derrydiocese.org/news/the-net-march-2021

Enquiries to – editorthenet15@gmail.com.

This Month:

* Response to virtual sacramental preparation by Therese Ferry

* Forever grateful for unique way God’s Grace brought into our home by Jennifer McGill

* Lenten focus for Derry Youth online

* Lockdown with Youth 2000

* Owen Doherty reflects on his faith and Youth 2000

* Young writers share thoughts on – Confesssion, St Patrick, The Way of the Cross, Trócaire, Lourdes, Catholic

Education and Parish PJII youth in action

* Derry teen penning book on chastity

* Deirfiúr – Online Catholic sisterhood launched by Derry-Donegal trio

* Exodus 90 – Empowering men to reach their full potential

* Hollie Frystal reports on St Eugene’s virtual vigil of prayer

* Novena to Sleeping St Joseph

* Every generation is a time of hurt by Bishop Donal

*Bishop Donal reflects on Sacrament of Reconciliation

* St Patrick’s Way – Come and be amazed by Martina Purdy

* Memories through the Stations of the Cross by Fr John McLaughlin SSC


DIOCESE OF DERRY - PRAYER FOR LENT 2021

Loving Father,

To prepare for His mission of proclaiming Your kingdom to the world

Your Son Jesus was guided by

Your Holy Spirit to the quiet of the desert.

In these Lenten days,

I pray that I will be guided by that same Spirit,

to a place of renewal in my heart and mind, so that I will seek opportunities for daily personal prayer, personal sacrifices and acts of kindness.

With Your help,

may I too be truly prepared to share in the story of the passion, death and resurrection of

Jesus Your Son, our Lord.

Amen.

 

PRAYERS FOR OUR PROTECTION

The Irish Catholic Bishops have asked for prayers for those affected by the Coronavirus. Placing all our trust in the Lord, and asking Our Lady to intercede for us, the bishops invite everyone to pray these prayers:

EXTRACT FROM SAINT PATRICK’S BREASTPLATE

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me,​

Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.

MEMORARE

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you,

O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer. Amen

 

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Tel: 028 79628248

ballinascreenparish@gmail.com

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