No. 2059 ~ SIXTH 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
Email: desertmartinparish@gmail.com
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
MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
Monday 17 February:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 18 February:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s, Coolcalm
Wednesday 19 February:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 20 February:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s, Coolcalm
Friday 21 February:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s, Coolcalm
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Monday 17: St Fintan.
Friday 21: St Peter Damian, bishop and doctor of the Church.
Saturday 22: The Chair of St Peter, apostle.This feast celebrates Peter as Bishop of Rome and the focus of unity in the communion of one faith.
DERRY DIOCESAN SOCIETY MASS
The 10.00 am Mass, in Holy Rosary Church, on Wednesday 19 February will be offered for the deceased members of the Derry Diocesan Society.
CONFIRMATION 2025
Gaelscoil na Speiríní on Saturday March 1 in Holy Rosary Church at 12 noon.
Desertmartin Parish Primary Schools on Sunday March 2 in St Patrick’s Church, Keenaught at 10.00 am.
Ballinascreen Parish Primary Schools on Sunday March 2 in Holy Rosary Church at 2.00 pm.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Mary Kelly, Doon;
John Grimes, Drumsamney Hill.
MONTH’S MIND MASS
Maureen McGuigan, on Friday 21 February at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
ANNIVERSARIES
Helen Kelly;
Cathal Conville;
Marian Haskins;
Bernie Hamill;
Colette Kelly;
Bridget Elmslie;
Pat Logue;
Vera McGuigan.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £1775
Renovation Collection £1950
Lourdes Hospitalité Collection: £720.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
ST VINCENT de PAUL
Our local branch of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) continue throughout the year to do amazing work, assisting many families and individuals, in our parish.
They appreciate the support they receive from your donations to their weekly Church door collections. These donations are vital to ensure that they can continue to support people in our community who need it.
Please continue to support our local branch who are willing to help anyone in need. Please use the SVP helpline number 07710838050 if you or anyone you know could benefit from their help.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2025
Ballinascreen Parish:
St Mary’s P.S., Draperstown on Saturday 10 May in Holy Rosary Church.
St Columba's P.S., Straw on Saturday May 17 in St Columba's Church.
Gaelscoil na Speiríní on Saturday 7 June in Holy Rosary Church.
St Eoghan's P. S., Moneyneena on Saturday 7 June in St Eugene's Church.
Desertmartin Parish:
Cullion P.S. on Saturday 10 May in St Patrick's Church, Keenaught,
Knocknagin P.S. on Saturday 17 May in St Mary's Church, Coolcalm.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2025 (Monday 30 June - Friday 4 July)
Fare £849 (+£144 Single Supplement)
The Lourdes Pilgrimage Office is open each week on Thursdays and Saturdays 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. in The Pastoral Centre 164 Bishop Street Derry BT48 6UJ. (028 71260293.) Application forms available at these times or by emailing derrypilgrim@outlook.com
There will be a Youth Pilgrimage along with the main group and any young person aged 16 -18 may contact the Pilgrimage Office by phone or email for more information.
The Pilgrimage Committee also wish to invite nurses, doctors or care staff who are interested in joining their Care Team to please make contact with the Pilgrimage Office. Details above.
WARM WELCOME WEDNESDAYS
February’s Warm Welcome Wednesday Monthly Luncheon Club on Wednesday 19 February in Workspace Community Hub. Doors open at 11.00 am and lunch served at 12.15 pm. Places are limited so booking is essential. To confirm your place, please contact Workspace on 028 7962 8113 by 12 noon on Monday 17 February.
DROMANTINE SUMMER CAMP 2025
Online registration, for players, managers and students opens on www.dromantinesummercamp.co.uk on Saturday 1 March at 7.00 am! For more details please view their website or text +447776359822 or Email: info@dromantinesummercamp.co.uk
GENERATION FITNESS CLASS
Come and join the Generation Fitness class commencing Wednesday 19 February from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm at Workspace Community Hub. Classes are for ALL AGES to enjoy. Mixture of exercises to suit all fitness levels. 5 week programme. Final week to include fitness class along with information stands and refreshments.
DIAMOND PAINTING
Beginners’ Sessions in the Workspace Community Hub on Tuesdays from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. If interested in learning more just call in to one of the sessions. Booking not required. Everyone welcome!
SIXTOWNS CROSS COMMUNITY GROUP
Chair exercises with Sperrin Wellbeing and Yoga in the Hall each Monday for the next 3 weeks. 11.00 am to noon. £3 each week, includes a cuppa. No need to book.
DERRY DIOCESAN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA 2025
Young people aged 16 + are invited to join this diocesan pilgrimage from 14 July to 18 July. This will be a unique experience for young people and an opportunity to engage with their peers from around the world in a faith context. Cost is £700 and there will be a budget plan to help with this. Names and deposit of £100 are required as soon as possible please. For more details or to book please phone 02871 264087 or email lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org
PILGRIMAGE’ TO ROME - PILGRIMS OF HOPE
Led by Thornhill Ministries. From 16 October 2025 for 4 nights. Cost £1095 stg per person sharing. Text 07736832458 with name and address for forms and further details.
LITTLE WOMBLES CROSS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
Coffee Morning and Official Opening of their new premises on Saturday 1 March from 10.00 am to 12 noon.
All are welcome.
JUBILEE OF HOPE 2025
A Teach us to Pray handbook for the Jubilee Year of Hope, inspired by the teachings of Pope Francis is freely available to download on the Derry diocesan website.
DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE.
The theme of this year’s Conference, in the RDS Ballsbridge Dublin, is: ‘Repent…so that a time of refreshing may come.’ Conference on Friday 21 February from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm, Saturday 22 February from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm and Sunday 23 February from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. It will be broadcast live on www.divinemercyconference.com, churchservices.tv. & ShalomWorldorg.
Audio only on www.RadioMaria.ie and Saorview 210. Please view www.divinemercyconference.com for full details of each days programme and to buy tickets.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2025
Baptisms Sundays at 3.00 pm and bookings to be made please via the Parish Office, by phone 028 79628248 or by email ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
February 23 ~ St Columba’s, Straw.
March 9 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
March 23 ~ St Patrick’s, Sixtowns.
March 30 ~ St Eugene’s, Moneyneena.
April 6 ~ St Columba’s, Straw.
April 13 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
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
Mid-Ulster District Council Cook It Programme, 7 days 7 dinners, two weeks cooking sessions, on Tuesdays 18 and 25 February at 1.30 pm. Registration necessary, to register please contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne 028 79 642711.
Chair Exercises: Tuesdays 10.00 am.
Irish language classes: Mondays at 7.30 pm.
Irish Dancing lessons: Tuesdays at 6.00 pm to register contact Nicola on 07518207458.
Jiving Classes: Wednesdays at 8.00 pm. To register contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne 02879 642711.
Read Yourself Well: A collection of books from wellness experts, doctors and bestselling authors are available to borrow for free. There are a number of books out on loan but no details were recorded. If you are borrowing a book it is necessary to record your name and a contact number. Please return any overdue books or if you require it for a longer period then contact any committee member.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
Band Practice Thursdays at 7.30 pm. All members are asked to please attend in preparation for St. Patricks Day, which will be in Magherafelt. New and past members welcome.
POPE FRANCIS @PONTIFEX
In moments of illness, we feel our frailty but we also experience the closeness and compassion of God, who has shared our sufferings in Jesus. He never abandons us.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Today's gospel challenges all of us to 'comfort the afflicted, and to afflict the comfortable' (including ourselves!) We pray for those being called to do so as priests of the diocese of Derry. Vocations Weekend for men aged 18+ in Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne, 7 - 9 March 2025. Anyone interested should please contact Fr Pat O'Hagan at pgoh2111@gmail.com |
