BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 26 JANUARY 2025
- Ballinascreen Parish
- Jan 26
- 7 min read
Updated: Feb 14
No. 2056 ~ THIRD 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 27 January:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 28 January:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday 29 January:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 30 January:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Friday 31 January:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Tuesday 28: St Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church.
Friday 31: St John Bosco, priest.
Saturday 1: St Brigid, Abbess, Secondary Patron of Ireland.
SERVICE OF LIGHT 2025
On Saturday February 1 at the 6.00 pm Vigil Mass in Holy Rosary Church, a Service of Light will take place when all candidates for Confirmation will make a faith commitment as part of their preparation to receive the Sacrament over the weekend of 1 and 2 March.
All candidates for Confirmation should bring a candle to this ceremony and if they still have their baptism candle even better.
Candles will also be blessed at this Mass as it is the Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Patsy Boone, Dunamore;
Maureen McGuigan, Ballyronan.
FIRST ANNIVERSARIES ~ MASS
Veronica McKernan, Oak Park on Friday 31 January at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Kathleen Donnelly, Bancran Road on Friday 31 January at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Anne Doyle, Cullion Road, on Friday 31 January at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversaries:
Ann Doyle,
Kathleen Donnelly.
Anniversaries:
Frank O'Hagan;
Margaret McCallion;
Mary Margaret McGillian;
Michael McKenna;
Brian McGurk;
Deirdre Diamond;
Francis McSorley;
Baby Oisin Graham;
Rosanne Kelly.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £1996
Renovation Collection £2140.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
DERRY DIOCESE PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2025 ~ Monday 30 June - Friday 4 July
Fare £849 (+£144 Single Supplement)
The Pilgrimage Committee are delighted to announce that the Lourdes Pilgrimage Office will be opening on Saturday 1 February from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm in The Pastoral Centre 164 Bishop Street Derry BT48 6UJ.
Phone 028 71260293. It will continue to be open each week on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. Application forms may be collected at these times and are also available by emailing: derrypilgrim@outlook.com.
There will be a Youth Pilgrimage along with the main group and any young person aged 16 -18 years in any parish 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.
DERRY DIOCESAN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
Young people aged 16 + are invited to join this diocesan pilgrimage to Fatima for 4 nights 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 in please phone 028 712 64087 or email lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org
33 DAYS OF FAMILY PRAYER
The 33 days of Family Prayer towards Consecration to Jesus Christ through Mary, as part of a diocesan programme for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pilgrims of Hope continues until Tuesday 11 February, each evening at 7.00 pm on-line, live on the Diocese of Derry Facebook page. Further details at derrydiocese.org/consecration
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.
ACCORD
Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. If you are supportive of marriage in the Catholic Church; and have the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord team that supports couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage, then Accord wishes to hear from you!
Successful applicants will receive professional training in the programme and be part of a team delivering programmes locally. Contact Aisling on 01 5053112 or email marriagepreparation@accord.ie
For more details see www.accord.ie
CORMAC Ó CEALLAIGH CCÉ (MUSIC GROUP)
Registration for traditional music classes can now be completed online at
Classes start on Tuesday 21 January from 7.00 pm to 7.45 pm and will run for 11 weeks. Cost is £45 per person with family discount available.
Classes are available in fiddle, tin whistle, bodhran, guitar, beginner concertina, adult bodhran and harp. Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes are available except for those classes mentioned above. It is possible to hire the more expensive instruments for a monthly fee. For more details please view Cormac Ó Ceallaigh Facebook page.
SIXTOWNS HISTORY AND HERITAGE GROUP
Evening of cross making in Shepherds’ Rest on the eve of St Brigid, Friday January 31 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm. Traditional session will follow the making of the crosses (after 9.00 pm). Come along and keep this great old tradition alive. All welcome
RÁTH DUBH MONEYNEENA
St Brigid’s Cross Making Night on Friday 31 January from 8.00 pm to 10.30 pm in An Ráth Dubh. Free event. Light refreshments served. All welcome
WARM WELCOME WEDNESDAYS
St Brigid’s Cross Making Session in Workspace Community Hub, on Wednesday 29 January, from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. Rushes and materials will be provided. Tea/coffee and refreshments will also be available. Everyone welcome, no need to book, just drop-in.
MONEYNEENA BIG BREAKFAST
Moneyneena Annual Big Breakfast on Sunday 9 February from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm in An Ráth Dubh. All are welcome.
CALLING ALL KNITTERS!
Age NI is delighted to announce that the Big Knit is back for 2025! So, grab your needles and your brightest yarn and get knitting for Age NI. For every hat knitted, Age NI receives 30p, and that money helps the charity support older people who have no-one else to turn to. To register and find out more, call Age NI on 028 9024 5729, Email: bigknit@ageni.org or visit www.ageni.org/thebigknit
FOUND
Rosary beads found on St Patrick’s Street, please contact the Parish Office.
SIXTOWNS DANCE
Monthly Social Dance in Sixtowns Cross Community Centre on Friday 31 January at 9.30 pm. Music by Family Affair. Everyone welcome.
NETBALL
Ladies netball in Backrow Hall on Wednesdays from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Over 18’s only. New members welcome. Come along for fun and exercise. Contact Martina on 07795165999 for more information or just turn up on the night.
LITTLE WOMBLES CROSS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
Fundraiser Pub Quiz in The Market Inn on Friday 7 February at 8.00 pm.
Coffee Morning and Official Opening of their new premises on Saturday 1 March from 10.00 am to 12 noon. All are welcome.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
O’Neill Academy of Irish Dance, classes on Thursdays at 4.45 pm in Ráth Dubh. New members welcome.
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
Flying direct from Belfast International Airport. Seven nights full board in Avenida Hotel, 28 May to 4 June. Spiritual Director, Fr Antony C.P. Convenient flight times. £849 p.p.s. For further details please contact Joe Catney on 07776425631.
Another pilgrimage also available from 30 July to 6 August.
BABY MASSAGE CLASSES
Baby massage and reflexology classes start end of January please message Rosie on 07749121208 for more details.
SHRINES OF ITALY PILGRIMAGE
Fully escorted pilgrimage from 17 to 24 September to San Giovanni, Rotondo, Loreto, Assisi and Cascia, including visits to the tombs of Blessed Carlo Acutis, St Francis, St Clare and St Pio. 7 nights flying from Dublin to Bari. Cost is £1229 p.p.s. Single supplement is £350.
For further details please contact Jean Reynolds: Tel.: 07729402311 or Email: jeanreynolds@hotmail.co.uk
PARISH BAPTISMS 2025
Baptisms: Sundays at 3.00 pm. Bookings to be made please via the Parish Office: Tel.: 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
February 2 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
February16 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
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
Making of St Brigid’s Crosses Workshop on Friday January 31, the eve of St Brigid’s feast day. Workshop from 7.00 pm in Hall. Rushes provided.
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.
Arts Care, Here & Now programme: Thursdays at 2.00 pm.
Jiving Classes will commence on Wednesday 12 February at 8.00 pm for 5 weeks To register contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne 02879 642711.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
Tickets for 2025 monthly draw now on sale. £1 a month, £12 for the year,
Band practice every Thursday at 7.30 pm. All members are asked to please attend in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in Magherafelt. New and past members welcome
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS As we celebrate this Sunday of The Word of God we pray for those already called or being called to serve as priests of the diocese of Derry that, filled with the Spirit of the Lord, they will work to bring the ‘good news’ of God's love and mercy to God's people. |
