No. 2013 ~ EASTER DAY OF THE LORD’S RESURRECTION
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road
Telephone: 79628376
Fr Dermot McGirr 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
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 a
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena: 12 noon
DAILY MASS EASTER WEEK
Easter Monday:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Easter Tuesday:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Easter Wednesday:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Easter Thursday:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Easter Friday
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church.
DIVINE MERCY NOVENA
The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena Prayers is available via the parish Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ParishOfBallinascreen
Our Lord urged St Faustina to encourage others to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, promising extraordinary graces to those who would recite it.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Sean Gormley, Moykeeran at 7.30 pm on Friday April 5 in Holy Rosary Church.
Teresa McKenna, Strawmore at 7.30 pm on Friday April 5 in Holy Rosary Church.
Patrick Scullion, Desertmartin at 7.30 pm on Friday April 5 in Holy Rosary Church.
MONTH’S MIND MASS
Bernie Kelly, Glenelly Heights at 7.30pm on Friday April 5 in Holy Rosary Church.
Rose Lagan, Sixtowns Road at 7.30pm on Friday April 5 in Holy Rosary Church.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Benny Kerr, Cordarragh;
John Kennedy, Dunlogan;
Tommy Scullion, Moneymore;
Bernie Corrigan, Kildress.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversary:
Sean Gormley
Anniversaries:
Joe Moran;
Patrick Bradley;
Michael Connolly.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £1770
Renovation Collection: £2285
Clerical Education, a further £138.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
VINTAGE VEHICLE SHOW
Vintage Vehicle Show at An Ráth Dubh Moneyneena next Sunday 7 April from 1.00 pm.
All vintage vehicles welcome.
Will include a children’s vehicle parade, bouncy castles and stalls. Optional convoy at 3.30 pm.
Vintage motorbikes also welcome.
All proceeds in aid of essential repair work being carried out on St Eugene’s Church. Everyone welcome!
NEW PARISH ENVELOPES
The new envelopes will be used from next weekend 6/7 April.
If you did not receive envelopes and wish to receive a box please contact the Parish Office as soon as possible.
If you have signed up for Gift Aid in the past you do not need to sign up again, you only need to do this once and your participation in this scheme automatically continues each year. Thank you.
TRÓCAIRE 2024
Thank you to all who have returned donations for this year’s Trócaire Lenten Appeal.
If you still wish to make a donation please return your donation by next weekend. Thank you.
PARISH OFFICE
Parish Office will be closed next week. Reopens on Monday April 8.
ST EUGENE’S CHURCH
The essential repointing of the exterior of St Eugene’s Church is well underway.
As mentioned a few weeks ago, the cost of the work is over £250,000 and at present we have in the parish renovation Fund £135,000. The shortfall has to be made up and the various fund raising events being organised are greatly appreciated.
If you would like to contribute to Ballinascreen Church Renovation Fund account, you may do so by using the bank account details below.
You may also use the Donate button on our Parish website. If using this button please select the ‘Restoration Fund’ option. Ballinascreen Credit Union will also receive and deposit any contribution you may wish to make. Donations may also be given directly to Fr Madden. Also please send the video link and the account details or information about the Donate button on our website to members of your family who live elsewhere in the world inviting them to please support Ballinascreen Parish, in particular at this time as the necessary restoration work is being carried out on St Eugene’s Church.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Renovation Account Details
Ballinascreen Parish Premium Business Reserve account number: 10585922.
Sort code: 98-05-50
DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE
Divine Mercy Conference will be held on Saturday 6 April at Knock Shrine from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm with Fr Pat Collins CM and Fr Isaac John MSFS: St John’s Centre, Knock Shrine.
NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 14 April. To enquire or book a seat, call 07738873492
Details of buses on www.eucharisticadoration.ie
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2024
First Holy Communion will be celebrated on the following dates:
Saturday 27 April at 11.00 am for children attending Gaelscoil na Speiríní and St Eoghan’s P.S.
Saturday 11 May at 11.00 am for children attending St Mary’s P.S.
Saturday 18 May at 11.00 am for children attending St Columba's P.S.
SLIEVE GALLION ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
Health and wellbeing meeting on Sunday 7 April. Numbers strictly limited. To book your place please contact Chris Trainor 07546010560 as soon as possible.
33rd DERRY BALLINASCREEN SCOUTS
30th Anniversary Gala in Shepherds’ Rest on 1 June at 7.30 pm, dinner served at 8.00 pm. Over 18s only, smart dress code. Tickets £40. Search Ballinascreen Scouts Gala on Eventbrite or contact: ballinascreen.scouts@gmail.com
ST. EUGENE’S CATHEDRAL PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
Pilgrimage from 19 to 24 October 2024. Cost £770 per person sharing with a single room supplement of £150 (subject to availability). For more information, please phone Anne Marie Hickey at the Cathedral Parish Office on 028 71262894 or Email: amhickey@derrydiocese.org
BABY MASSAGE CLASSES
Classes starting on Friday 12 April in Community Hub. Contact Rosie on 07749121208.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2024
From Monday 1 to Friday 5 July, ex City of Derry Airport. Led by Bishop Donal McKeown. Full board £799, single room supplement £150. Pilgrimage Office at 164 Bishop Street, Derry, open from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm, Thursdays and Saturdays. Phone 028 71260293 or Email: derrypilgrim@outlook.com
KILCRONAGHAN CENTRE
Complete a painting in only 4 weeks! George Gourley Water Colours Painting, suitable for all abilities. Dates; Monday 8, 15, 22 and 29 April, from 10.00 am to 12 noon. Cost £40, paid in advance when booking. All materials supplied – just bring your brushes! Message / call 07821963749 to book.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
All baptisms on Sundays at 3.00 pm and bookings are to be made via the Parish Office, by phone 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
April 7 ~ St Columba’s Straw
April 14 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
April 21 ~ Holy Rosary Church
May 5 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
May 19 ~ St Columba’s Straw
June 2 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns.
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.
SPERRIN FOODBANK
Foodbank operates Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. If you or someone you know requires assistance please call 07543420639. No questions asked or criteria to meet. Facebook page is Sperrinfoodbank, Email:
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Jiving class on Wednesday 3 April at 8.00 pm. Contact Angela 07746895949 or Olive 07887614094
Next 6-week block of yoga starts Monday 15 April at 10.00 am, numbers limited (registration necessary) Contact Angela 07746895949, Olive 07887614094, or Anne 79642711to register.
Next Chair Exercises on Tuesday 9 April at 10.00 am followed by a short walk. Admission £4.00
Knit & Natter: Next class Tuesday 9 April at 7.30 pm. Bring your own project or you can help with knitting for local charities.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band, practice will recommence on Thursday 11 April in preparation for the Feast of the Assumption celebrations in Donegal Town on Sunday 18 August.
POPE FRANCIS @PONTIFEX
The roots of our faith are planted in the barren soil of Calvary, where Jesus, in death, made hope spring up. He opened the way to heaven; He gave us eternal life; He brought us salvation.
SYNTHESIS REPORT FROM FIRST SESSION OF THE XVI ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The Participants in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops have approved a Letter to the People of God. The text offers reflections and proposals on topics such as the role of women and the laity, the ministry of bishops, priesthood and the diaconate, the importance of the poor and migrants, digital mission, ecumenism, and abuse.
It is not a final document, but an “instrument at the service of ongoing discernment“.
The Synthesis Report is structured in three parts:
The first outlines “the face of the synodal Church”, presenting the practice and understanding of synodality and its theological underpinning.
The second part, entitled “All disciples, all missionaries”, deals with all those involved in the life and mission of the Church and their relationships with one another.
The third part bears the title “Weaving bonds, building community”.
Episcopal Conferences are now called to focus on the questions and proposals that are considered most urgent, all this sustained by a climate of mutual listening and sincere dialogue.
To read the report, please click link below:
