No. 2060 ~ SEVENTH 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 24 February:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church.
Tuesday 25 February:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s, Coolcalm
Wednesday 26 February:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 27 February:
10.00 am ~ St Patrick’s, Keenaught
Friday 28 February:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s, Coolcalm
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Thursday 27: St Gregory of Narek, abbot and doctor of the Church.
Saturday 1: St David, bishop.
CONFIRMATION 2025
Gaelscoil na Speiríní on next Saturday, 1 March, in Holy Rosary Church at 12 noon. Candidates, sponsors and family members should be seated no later than 11. 45 am.
Desertmartin Parish Primary Schools on next Sunday, 2 March, in St Patrick’s Church, Keenaught at 10.00 am. Candidates, sponsors and family members should be seated no later than 9. 45 am.
Please Note: NO 10.00 am Mass in St Mary’s Coolcalm on Sunday 2 March.
Ballinascreen Parish Primary Schools on next Sunday, 2 March, in Holy Rosary Church at 2.00 pm. Candidates, sponsors and family members should be seated no later than 1. 45 pm.
DO THIS IN MEMORY MASS
The 6.00 pm Vigil Mass on Saturday 1 March in Holy Rosary Church will be a DTIM Mass for those children preparing to receive their First Holy Communion later this year.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Kathleen McWilliams, Drumderg Road;
Hugo Lagan, Toomebridge;
Marie Kennedy, Leicester and Eglington.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
John Patrick McCloskey, Moneyneena, on Friday 28 February at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary:
John Patrick McCloskey.
Anniversaries:
Maureen McWilliams;
Sadie Glasgow;
Paul Carlin;
Siobhan Bradley.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Darragh Joseph Murray, Grange Gardens, Magherafelt;
Diarmuid Mícheál Flanagan, Dromdallagan;
Toby Henry Hurl, Fivemilestraight.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £1877
Renovation Collection £2123
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
NEW PARISH WEEKLY ENVELOPES
Parish records for organising the distribution of the new boxes of weekly envelopes are being updated.
If you do not have envelopes and wish to receive a box or if you have changed your address during the past year please advise the Parish Office as soon as possible. Thank you.
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 17 May 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.
LETTER FROM POPE FRANCIS
As we all continue to pray for Pope Francis’s recovery, we would like to remind you of the link on the Parish Facebook page to a letter he recently wrote to the American bishops. It is also on the Vatican website. Some copies of this letter are available in Church porches, to enable those who cannot access it online to also read it.
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 from 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.
GENERATION FITNESS CLASS
Generation Fitness Classes continue on Wednesdays from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm at Workspace Community Hub, until Wednesday 19 March. Classes are for ALL AGES to enjoy, with a mixture of exercises to suit all fitness levels. Final week to include fitness class along with information stands and refreshments. To register please email Raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org or phone 03000132132.
SIXTOWNS CROSS COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monthly Social Dance on Friday 28 February at 9.30 pm. Music by Sprig of Heather. Everyone welcome.
Chair exercises with Sperrin Wellbeing and Yoga in the Hall each Monday for the next 2 weeks from 11.00 am to noon. £3 each week, includes a cuppa. No need to book.
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
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 next 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.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2025
Baptisms: Sundays at 3.00 pm. Bookings to be made please via the Parish Office, by phone 028 79628248 or by Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
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
St Patrick Céilí Club: Céilí on Saturday 1 March at 9.00 pm music by Duntally Céilí Band.
Mid-Ulster District Council Cook It Programme ~ 7 days 7 dinners: Second session on Tuesday 25 February at 1.30 pm.
Chair Exercises: Tuesdays 10.00 am.
Irish language classes: Mondays at 7.30 pm.
Irish Dancing lessons: Tuesdays at 6.00 pm. Extra class for new beginners at 5.30 pm. To register contact Nicola on 07518207458.
Jiving Classes: Wednesdays at 8.00 pm.
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
Sincere sympathy is extended to the Grimes family on the death of John Grimes, grandfather of band member Cara.
Band practice Thursdays at 7.30 pm. All members are asked to please attend in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day, which will be in Magherafelt. New and past members welcome.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS In this weekend's gospel Jesus reminds us of the challenge to love without discrimination or counting the cost. We pray for those called to preach the Gospel of love as priests of the diocese of Derry. Vocations Weekend in Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne, from 7 - 9 March. Anyone interested in attending should please contact Fr Pat O'Hagan at pgoh2111@gmail.com |
