No. 2038 ~ TWENTY-FIFTH 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
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
DAILY MASSES FOR THIS WEEK
Monday 23 September:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 24 September :
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday 25 September:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 26 September:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Friday 27 September:
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
Monday 23: St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), priest.
Thursday 26: St Cosmas and St Damian.
Friday 27: St Vincent de Paul, priest.
MONTH’S MINDS MASS
Cathal McWilliams, Cloane, on Friday 27 September at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Mary McCullagh, Bancran, on Friday 27 September at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Rosaleen Murray, Dunlogan, on Friday 27 September at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Henry Devlin, Draperstown, on Friday 27 September at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Annette McWilliams, Dunmurry, on Friday 27 September at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
FIRST ANNIVERSARIES MASS
Pat O’Neill, Bancran, on Friday 27 September at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Dan Kelly, Glenelly Villas, on Friday 27 September at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and friends of:
Rosemary O’Hagan, Bristol;
Rois Gribbin, Castledawson;
Patsy Donnelly, Dungiven;
Edward O’Neill, Moneyglass.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary
Patrick O'Neill.
Anniversaries
Eileen Kelly;
Tommy Heaney;
Margaret McCloskey;
Gavin Bradley;
Patrick McGlone;
Patsy Stewart;
Patrick Andy Kelly;
Rose McKenna;
Harry McPeake.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £1015
Retired Priests’ Collection £890
Renovation Collection: £500.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Bishop McKeown will lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage next Saturday 28 September. Mass with Anointing of the Sick will take place at 3.00 pm in the main Basilica, accompanied by the Long Tower Parish Folk Group.
CONFIRMATION 2025
Ballinascreen Confirmation will be celebrated in Holy Rosary Church on Sunday 2 March at 2.00 pm.
Desertmartin Confirmation will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Keenaught on Sunday 2 March at
10.00 am.
Bishop Donal McKeown will preside at both Confirmation ceremonies.
SEASON OF CREATION
This year’s theme is: ‘The first fruits of hope’. A quotation from Pope Francis (Laudato SI, 14) - “I wish to address every person living on this planet… I urgently appeal for a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet. We need a conversation which includes everyone, since the environment challenge we are undergoing, and its human roots concern and affects us all”
The current Season of Creation continues until Friday October 4.
TRÓCAIRE
Trócaire is looking for people to join their team of Christmas fundraisers to help respond to the urgent need of poor communities around the world, including the millions of children and families caught in conflict in Sudan and Gaza. You can take action and make a difference through a range of activities, including the promotion of their Gifts of Change – training and support will be provided.
To find out more about what you can do to help now or over the Advent and Christmas period, please email Mark McMahon at infoni@trocaire.org or call 028 90808030.
ORGAN DONATION WEEK
From 23 to 29 September is a time dedicated to remembering and giving thanks to people who have enabled the “Gift of Life” to others by donating organs to those in need of life-saving transplants. This week is also an opportunity to raise awareness of organ donation. You are invited to have a conversation with your family, share your decision, register your decision. You Could Be A Life Saver! For more details see: www.organdonationni.info
CATHOLIC MOTHERS IRELAND
Retreat Day of Spiritual Restoration, Inspiring Talks, Mass, Prayer and Confession on Lough Derg on Saturday 5 October from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. For more details or to book a place please Email: catholicmothers@outlook.ie
SMA ST THÉRÈSE NOVENA 2024
From Monday 23 September to Tuesday 1 October. Daily Mass and Novena Prayers at 10.00 am and 7.30 pm, in SMA Chapel, Dromantine. All welcome. You can also participate via webcam www.sma.ie.
WARM WELCOME WEDNESDAYS
Monthly Luncheon Club; offering a FREE lunch for over 60s and the chance to meet and chat to others, recommences on Wednesday 25 September in Workspace Community Hub. Mid Ulster Agewell, who support people aged 50 and over in the Mid Ulster District Council area will be present from 11.30 am. Food will be served at 12.15 pm. Places limited so booking is essential. To book, please contact Workspace on 02879628113 by 12 noon Monday 23 September.
BALLINASCREEN GAC WELLBEING EVENT FOR MEN
Nóra Murray along with other speakers will be hosting an evening on Saturday 19 October at 7.00 pm sharp in the Club for all men over 18 on mental health and wellbeing. This event is open to the whole community and beyond. It will give you the opportunity to listen to those with lived experiences, an opportunity to ask questions as well as becoming more equipped with how to deal with your own mental health and others. Benny Heron and Eamon Burns are two of the many men onboard. Let's make a difference and reduce the stigma! If you would like to get involved in this evening, please message Nóra on 07896758305.
DIAMOND PAINTING
Beginners’ sessions on Tuesdays in Workspace Community Hub from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. Diamond painting is a new art hobby which involves applying multi-coloured rhinestones on a canvas to produce a shimmering picture. If you’re interested in learning more just call in to one of the sessions. Booking not required.
BALLINASCREEN TRADITIONAL MUSIC GROUP
Registration for music classes on next Tuesday 24 September in St Colm’s High School from 7.00 pm to 7.45 pm. Classes start on Tuesday 1 October from 7.00 pm to 7.45 pm. Classes are available in Fiddle, Tin Whistle, Bodhran, Guitar, Beginner Concertina, Adult Bodhran, Harp. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes are available except for those classes mentioned above. More expensive instruments may be hired for a monthly fee. More details on Ballinascreen Traditional Music Facebook page.
DRUMALIS CENTRE ~ COURSE
Pathways Adult Faith Development Programme begins in Drumalis on 12 October, and runs for one Saturday a month from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, from October to June. All welcome. Past participants may be interested in this year’s new programme. To book or for more details, please contact Drumalis by Email: drumalis@btconnect.com or Tel: (028) 28272196 / 28276455
SIXTOWNS CROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE DANCE
Monthly Social Dance on Friday 27 September at 9.30 pm. Music by Still Water. Everyone welcome.
BALLINASCREEN SET DANCING
Set dancing classes have resumed in An Scioból (behind The Market Inn) on Thursday nights from 8.30 pm to 10.00 pm
Everyone welcome. Great way to get your exercise and enjoy the craic!
CHARITY CLIMB
Archie Kelly will be 70 on Saturday 28 September and will climb Croagh Patrick to raise funds for Marie Curie charity. Donations may be made at Ballinascreen Credit Union, or by using this Just Giving link: www.justgiving.com/page/archie-kelly-70thbirthday
CORNSTORE GOES COUNTRY
Fundraising Event on Saturday 28 September in An Ràth Dubh at 8.00 pm. Music by Kick the Dust and Craic Of Don followed by Disco by Big Dee.
SIXTOWNS BOWLING CLUB
Bowls on every Mondays at 8.00 pm in Sixtowns Cross Community Centre. Beginners welcome.
KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Annual Vintage Rally, Craft Fair and Family Fun Day, on next Saturday 28 September from 11.00 am.
New free attraction – Mobile Petting Farm. Family Health Van will take appointments on the day.
MAGHERA LEGION OF MARY
Trip to Knock on Sunday 29 September. Bus will leave Glen Church at 7.00 am and return around 10.00 pm. Fare £20. Bring a packed lunch. To book please ring 79642983 or 79642568 before 24 September.
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.
DESERTMARTIN PARISH FIRST ANNIVERSARY & MONTHS MINDS
In order to facilitate families and the larger numbers who attend Months Mind and First Anniversary Masses and who cannot attend Mass in St Mary's Church Coolcalm on a Friday morning, from now on such Masses in Desertmartin Parish may be celebrated on a Saturday evening, if requested, at 7.30 pm in St Patrick’s Church Keenaught. All other Anniversary Masses will continue to be celebrated at the Friday Masses as usual.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
Baptisms Sundays at 3.00 pm and bookings to be made please via the Parish Office. Tel: 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
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.
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Positive Ageing: Afternoon Tea Dance on Wednesday 30 October from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Music by Ireland's top country duo, Country Harmony. Free admission. Registration necessary. To register please contact Age Friendly Coordinator, Raisa Donnelly at 03000 132 132 or Email: raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org
St Mary’s Bowling Club, new season, Tuesdays from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm. New members welcome.
Irish Language Class: Week 3 on Monday 23 September from 7.30 pm to 9.00pm.
Irish dancing lessons: Tuesdays at 6.00 pm. To register Contact Nicola - Tel: 07518207458.
Chair Exercises: Tuesdays at 10.00 am.
Craft Fair: Sunday 10 November. Now taking bookings. £20 a table or 2 for £30. To register contact Olive Tel: 07887614094, Kathleen Tel: 07764277809 or Anne Tel: 79642711
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band:
Band practice on Thursdays at 7.30 pm. New and past members welcome.
