No. 2032 ~ NINETEENTH 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 MASSES INCLUDING MASSES FOR FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
Monday 12 August :
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 13 August:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday 14 August:
Vigil Masses for Feast of the Assumption
Holy Rosary Church ~ 6.00 pm
St Patrick’s Keenaught ~ 7.30 pm
(NO 10.00 am Mass in Holy Rosary on Wednesday14 August)
Thursday 15 August:
Masses for Feast of the Assumption
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.
Friday 16 August:
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
Wednesday 14: St Maximilian Kolbe, priest and martyr. Lived from 1894 to 1941, a Conventual Franciscanwho worked in the apostolate of the press in Polnad and Japan, and died in Auschwitz.
Thursday 15: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a holyday of obligation, Masses for the Holyday are listed below.
Saturday 17: Our Lady of Knock.
BAPTISM
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Myla Marie McWilliams, Dunmurray Road.
MONTH’S MINDS MASS
Eamon Toner, Glenelly Villas on Friday August 16 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Paddy McCallion, Cordarragh on Friday August 16 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Rosemary Doherty, Drumderg on Friday August 16 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Brendan McElhennon, Crocknamohill on Friday August 16 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
ANNIVERSARIES
Mary Murray;
Trevor Campbell;
Larry Mulligan;
James O'Hagan;
Gerry Clerkin;
Hugh McWilliams;
John Rogers.
DOUBLE MAC ARE BACK !!!
Double Mac (aka Fr Sean McGuigan and Gerry McGuigan ) will appear in The Hogan Stand Bar, Moneyneena next Saturday 17 August. All proceeds in aid of Moneyneena Church Restoration Fund.
SUMMER DRAW 2024
Thank you to all have supported this year’s Summer Draw. Your support is greatly appreciated. The third draw took place after the 6.00 pm Saturday Vigil Mass in Holy Rosary (10 August):
You may still purchase a ticket to be entered in the draw for the two remaining weeks.
Week 4: 1st Prize £1,000, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £100.
Week 5: 1st Prize £1,000, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £100.
Tickets only £20 each are still available to buy from:
Parish Draw Promoters
Heron’s Gift Shop
Moneyneena Post Office
Fr Madden’s and Fr McGirr’s Parochial Houses
Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Parish Offices
Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Credit Union Offices
Tickets may also be purchased online by scanning this QR Code:
or by clicking on this link: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Ballinascreen_Parish/TicketSales
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Priests’ Collection: £2255
Renovation Collection: £1840
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
Baptisms: Sundays at 3.00 pm. Bookings to be made please via the Parish Office, by phone 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
August 25 ~ St Columba’s Straw
September 1 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
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.
ALL IRELAND FLEADH
Wishing Grace Ann Kelly and Marcella Kelly the very best of luck as they compete this weekend in the All Ireland Fleadh. Ádh mór orthu i bhFleadh Cheoil na hÉireann an deireadh seachtaine seo.
GROUP PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
From 4-11 September, cost €835 includes daily breakfast, evening meal and full religious programme. Operated by Marian Pilgrimages. For more details please contact Group Leader Luke McCann on 07955386288. To book contact Marian Pilgrimages on 028 95680005
WORKSPACE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Childcare Vacancy: The Club is currently recruiting a staff member to assist with the supervision of children and the provision of a safe and fun environment for all. Five afternoons per week.
To find out more, please contact Workspace by phone on 02879628113 or Email: ann@theworkspacegroup.org
FOUND
A set of ear pods were found on Corrick Road. Please contact the Parish Office.
HORTICULTURE CLASSES
Classes in the polytunnel on Back Road, behind the Soup Kitchen, on Thursdays from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Everyone welcome, for more details please ring STEPS on 07821119367.
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.
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 20 August at 7.30 pm in the hall. It is important that the services and activities offered address local issues and meet the needs of the community so come along and have your say. Everyone welcome.
Charity Tea Dance in aid of Laurel House Antrim on Friday 30 August music by Liam McLaughlin dancing 8.30 pm to midnight. Admission £7.
Irish Language Classes, for 8 weeks, commence on Monday 9 September from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. £3 per night or £15 for the 8 weeks.
Irish dancing lessons continue on Tuesdays at 6.00 pm to register Contact Nicola on 07518207458.
Chair Exercises resume on Tuesday 13 August at 10.00 am
Craft Fair, on Sunday 10 November. Now taking bookings - £20 a table or two for £30.
Come along to any of the above activities and enjoy a fun way to exercise and improve your wellbeing. To register Contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne 02879 642711. Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
Sarsfield’s Band wish to extend their sympathy to the Donnelly family on the death of Dominic Donnelly, formerly of Hillside.
All members are asked to make a special effort to attend band practice on Thursday evenings at 7.30 pm and check their uniforms. Only 1 practice night left in preparation for Feast of the Assumption celebrations which will be held in Donegal Town on Sunday 18 August at 3.00 pm.
BBQ & Dance on Saturday 24 August in Tirgan Hall, Music by Silver Ado. Bouncy Castle / Face Painting from 5.00 pm. Food served between 8.00 pm and 8.30 pm, please contact any band members for tickets.
PRAYER FOR FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
Father in heaven, all creation rightly gives you praise, for all life and all holiness come from you. In the plan of your wisdom she who bore the Christ in her womb was raised body and soul in glory to be with him in heaven. May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness and join in her hymn of endless love and praise. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
