No. 1980 ~ EIGHTEENTH 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
Fr John Downey Priest In Residence Moneyneena
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 MASS TIMES
Monday August 14: 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 on Monday 14 August)
Tuesday August 15: Masses for Feast of the Assumption
St Columba’s Straw ~ 8.00 am
St Mary’s Coolcalm ~ 10.00 am
St Patrick’s Sixtowns ~ 11.00 am
St Eugene’s Moneyneena 12 noon.
Wednesday August 16:
Holy Rosary Church ~ 10.00 am
Thursday August 17:
St Mary’s Coolcalm ~ 10.00 am
Friday August 18:
St Mary’s Coolcalm ~ 10.00 am
Holy Rosary Church ~ 7.30 pm.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Monday 14: St Maximilian Kolbe, priest and martyr. He was a Conventual Franciscan who worked in the apostolate of the press in Poland and Japan, died in Auschwitz in 1941.
Tuesday 15: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
This is a holyday of obligation, Masses for the Holyday are listed below.
Wednesday 16: St Stephen of Hungary.
Thursday 17: Our Lady of Knock.
BALLINASCREEN PARISH SUMMER DRAW
Thank you and good luck to all who have already suported the Parish 5 Week Summer Draw. You can still buy a ticket or buy one online using the link below to be in with a chance of winning as the Draw continues every Saturday until 26 August with three fantastic cash prizes every week.
To purchase a ticket online please use this link:https://www.klubfunder.com/.../Ballinascreen.../TicketSales
If you’re not in you can’t win!
SUMMER DRAW WINNERS
Week 1:
£1000 - Nancy Laughlin, Portglenone;
£200 - Olivia McEldowney, Mulnavoo;
£100 - Janette McDaid, Moneyneena.
Week 2:
£1000 - Cathy Doyle;
£200 - Andy Barrie McBride, Fivemilestraight;
£100 - Lisa McCloskey, Moneynena.
BALLINASCREEN PADRE PIO COMMITTEE
The National Pilgrimage in honour of St Pio takes place at Knock Shrine on Sunday 17 September. A Coach will leave from Holy Rosary Church at 7.00 am sharp, with pick-up at St Mary’s Coolcalm at 7.10 am, returning at 10.00 pm approx. Fare (including breakfast) is £30, payable at time of booking. All welcome.
To book please phone 07836366949 or 07732125316 or 028 79628920 as soon as possible.
MONTH'S MIND MASS
Stephen Lynn Cordarragh, on Friday 18 August in Holy Rosary Church at 7.30 pm.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Tony Kelly, Monasterevin;
Jenny Walsh, London;
Michelle McEnaney, England.
ANNIVERSARIES
Felix Magee;
Mary Murray;
Larry Mulligan;
Patsy Murphy;
James O'Hagan;
Gerry Clerkin;
Hugh McWilliams;
John Rogers.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Archie Joseph Farrell, Cahore Heights;
Ada Grace McGlade, Derrynoid Road;
Ellie O'Hagan, Fivemilestraight.
WEDDING
Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Aedan Hegarty and Clayre Clyde who were married recently in St Columba’s Church, Straw.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £2215
Renovation Collection: £1575.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
BALLINASCREEN GAC 90th CELEBRATIONS
Have you any photos, memories or stories about Ballinascreen GAC? If you have the Club would love to hear from you! They would welcome contributions from players past and present and indeed from anyone who has any involvement with the Club now or in the past. Please email any memory, photo or story to screengac90@gmail.com
NATIONAL KNOCK NOVENA
Novena this year will be from 14- 22 August. Over the course of the nine-day Novena, there will be guest Homilists and Speakers during the daily ceremonies at 3.00 pm and 8.00 pm at Knock Basilica. The theme this year is ‘Caring for Creation’.
Family Day on Sunday 20 August from 11.00 am-3.00 pm and all are welcome. Find out more and view the full programme on www.knockshrine.ie
GAELSCOIL NA SPEIRÍNÍ
Clerical Officer required 22.5 hours per week. Please view Education Authority website for all details and to apply.
SCHOOL CLEANER
st Colm’s High School have a vacancy for a cleaner. For more information please contact the school by phone79628377 or email info@stcolmshigh.draperstown.ni.sch.uk
THE NET ~ JULY/AUGUST
Sharing the fruits of the faith in the Derry Diocese, the combined July/August edition of ‘The Net’ is available in parishes as well as on the Diocesan website. For coverage of faith related stories email editorthenet15@gmail.com.
Coverage in this edition includes:
Diocese & Columba Community celebrate Fr Shaun Doherty’s ordination.
Diocesan Clerical Changes 2023.
Irish Mass celebrated at Granaghan Mass Rock.
Mol an Oige youngsters told ‘You are The Miracle.
Derry Diocese to host Religious Education Conference.
Divine Mercy Image explained.
Slane ‘Light the Fire’ linking with World Youth Day.
Bishop Donal on a Eucharistic Life & World Youth Day.
Peace Walk to Knock 2023.
The enduring power of Grandparents & Grandchildren.
Net Ministries youth training.
Young Writers share thoughts on:
God’s Power & Love.
The Power of Prayer.
Excitement for WYD.
St Ignatius Loyala and the Mission of the Christian.
Understanding role of Bible in life of faith.
Children’s Catechism Club.
Ruby Jubilee celebration for Fr Brian Donnelly in Plumbridge.
Holy Family celebrates Fr Kevin Mulhern’s Silver Jubilee.
Youth 2000 Summer Festival.
LOUGH DERG - ONE DAY RETREATS
On August 19, 22 and 27 and in September on 2, 6, 9, 12, 16, 17, 23 and 24. Booking essential.
Admission €45. For all details see www.lough.org
SVP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers needed to help with weekly collections after each Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses. If you can help please contact 07710 838050.
SPERRIN FOODBANK - NEW OPENING HOURS
Foodbank now operates Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. If you or someone you know requires assistance please call 07543 420639. No questions asked or criteria to meet. facebook page Sperrinfoodbank, email
PARISH ANNIVERSARY AND MONTH’S MIND MASSES
If parishioners wish to have their 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 they may be printed in the Bulletin the weekend before the Anniversary Mass.
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Read Yourself Well. Books from wellness experts and bestselling authors available to borrow for free at the Parish Hall, on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm, or contact Olive on 07787614094 to arrange a time, books to be returned within 1 month of borrowing
Knit ‘n Natter - Tuesdays 7.30 pm.
Chair Exercises Tuesdays at 10.00 am followed by a short walk. Admission £4. All welcome.
POPE FRANCIS @PONTIFEX
Our outlook changes when we place Jesus at the centre of our lives.
And despite all our struggles and difficulties, we feel wrapped in His light, comforted by His Spirit, encouraged by His Word and sustained by His love
PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK
Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland, you gave hope to our people in a time of distress and comforted them in sorrow.
You have inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to your divine Son, remembering His promise:
"Ask and you shall receive, Seek and you shall find".
Help me to remember that we are all pilgrims on the road to heaven.
Fill me with love and concern for my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who live with me. Comfort me when I am sick or lonely or depressed.
Teach me how to take part ever more reverently in the holy Mass.
Pray for me now, and at the hour of my death. Amen.
NATIONAL SYNTHESIS OF THE SYNODAL PROCESS
The Irish Bishops' Conference has published the National Synthesis of the Synodal Process conducted across the Church in Ireland from Autumn 2021. The National Synthesis is the fruit of a wide-ranging process of listening and consultation and is based on the syntheses produced by the 26 dioceses in Ireland, as well as those submitted by religious congregations and other interested groups. The National Synthesis will be forwarded to Rome as part of the worldwide synodal process of listening and discernment launched by Pope Francis in October 2021 and which will culminate in the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome in 2023.
To view this document click HERE
SYNODALITY
Synodality is about seeking together to discover God’s way forward in a new time and place.
This is not just a time of change but a change of time.
It is about learning to journey in hope from the great figures of the Advent liturgy: Isaiah, John the Baptist, Mary and Joseph.
We are a pilgrim people, following the voice of God who calls us one step at a time.
We are moving beyond a Church where everything depends on ‘Father’.
Pope Francis has asked us to rediscover the Advent spirit of leaving our secure base and trusting that the Lord will guide our feet into the way of peace.
We aim to have a time of local listening to one another in January/February, building towards a diocesan submission to an Irish national response.
All national responses will be considered by the Vatican and a Working Document sent back for local reflection and comment in late 2022 – building towards the Synod of Bishops’ meeting in October 2023, and beyond.
This is the beginning of a new way of being Church. It is not just a passing initiative. It is facing the future together, open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Advent is not just a season of the year. It is a permanent part of our identity as Church.
PRAYER FOR THE SYNOD
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.
All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.
THE SYNOD PRAYER ~ IRISH TRANSLATION (Paidir an tSionaid)
Seasaimid i Do láthairse, a Spioraid Naoimh,
agus muid ag teacht le chéile i D’ainm
Agus Tusa amháin mar threoraí againn
socraigh Tú féin síos inár gcroíthe;
Múin dúinn an tslí a chaithfimid dul
agus conas is féidir linn leanúint di.
Táimid lag agus claonta chun peaca;
ná lig dúinn ainriail a chur chun cinn.
Ná lig don aineolas sinn a chur amú,
ná don chlaonpháirtíocht ár ngníomhartha a mhúnlú.
Lig dúinn teacht Ort inár n-aontacht
chun go dtriallfaimid le chéile chun na beatha síoraí
gan dul ar strae ó bhealach na fírinne ná ón cheart.
Iarraimid é seo uile Ort,
Tusa a bhíonn ag obair de shíor agus i ngach uile áit,
i gcomaoin an Athar agus an Mhic,
trí shaol na saol.
Amen.
To learn more about the Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland please visit:
To learn more about the worldwide Synod please visit: https://www.synod.va/en.html
Please say each day in your prayers the following prayer for the success of the Synodal Process which is both old and new.
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
