No. 1853 ~ THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
SUNDAY MASSES
VIGIL MASS
Holy Rosary: 6.15 pm (WEBCAM ONLY)
SUNDAY
St Mary’s, Coolcalm: 10.00 am (WEBCAM ONLY)
Holy Rosary: 12 noon (WEBCAM ONLY)
DAILY MASS TIMES (WEBCAM ONLY)
Holy Rosary Church:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ~ 11.00 am
Friday ~ 7.30 pm
St Mary’s Church Coolcalm:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ~ 7.30 pm
Friday ~ 11.00 am
All Masses in the Holy Rosary Church are transmitted live on the Ballinascreen parish webcam:
All Masses in St Mary’s Coolcalm are transmitted live on the Desertmartin parish webcam:
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road
Telephone: 79628376
Fr Dermot McGirr CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
Telephone: 79632196
Fr John Downey Priest In Residence
36 Moneyneena Rd
Telephone: 79628375
Email: j.downey75@btinternet.com
PARISH OFFICE
9 High Street Phone: (028)79628248
Please note that due to restrictions imposed by the Coronavirus Pandemic the Parish Office may only be contacted by email or phone (message may be left)
SVP HELPLINE
Helpline telephone number: 07710838050
BALLINASCREEN COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP
Please click the link https://www.parishofballinascreen.com/ballinascreen-community-support-gro for full details of Ballinascreen Community Support Group.
BULLETIN NOTES
NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN
Notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
Bulletins are presently only available:
Online at www.parishofballinascreen.com
On the noticeboard inside the front porch of Holy Rosary Church.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Monday March 8 ~ St John of God
Tuesday March 9 ~ St Frances of Rome.
Thursday March 11 ~ St Aengus, bishop and abbot.
Saturday March 13 ~ The anniversary of the election in 2013 of Pope Francis as Supreme Pastor of the Church.
ST JOSEPH
Friday week March 19, is the Feast of St Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and an extra special this year since Pope Francis declared it the Year of St Joseph.
The special prayer to St Joseph that Pope Francis has written will be recited at every Mass from Thursday next March 11.
We ask you to recite this prayer with your family each day in your homes. Also we invite you to come to the Shrine of St Joseph in Holy Rosary Church and to place written petitions to St Joseph in the box provided. Please do not put money in your petition envelopes as all will be burned unopened. You are free to light a candle at the shrine or the other candelabra.
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil.
Amen.
DAILY MASS TIMES THIS WEEK (Monday 8 - Friday 12 March) - (WEBCAM ONLY)
Monday March 8:
11.00 am Holy Rosary followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Angelus and
Rosary at 12 noon.
7.30 pm ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Tuesday March 9:
11.00 am Holy Rosary followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Angelus and
Rosary at 12 noon.
7.30 pm St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday March 10:
11.00 am in Holy Rosary followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Angelus and
Rosary at 12 noon
7.30 pm St Mary's Church, Coolcalm.
Thursday March 11:
11.00 am Holy Rosary followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Angelus and
Rosary at 12 noon.
7.30 pm St Mary's Church, Coolcalm
Friday March 12:
11.00 am Parish Anniversary Mass in St Mary's Coolcalm followed by Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament. Angelus and Rosary at 12 noon.
Exposition and Stations of the Cross at 3.00 pm in Holy Rosary Church. Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament will continue until the Parish Anniversary Mass at 7.30 pm.
TRÓCAIRE BOXES
Trocaire boxes are now available in all Church porches. Please take one home with you.
SUGGESTIONS FOR LENT
Many ideas and worthwhile resources on how to make a prayerful and meaningful Lent are to be found on Derry diocesan website: https://www.derrydiocese.org/news/categories/lent-2021
PRIVATE PRAYER TIMES
During Lent churches in our parish will be open as follows for Private Prayer:
HOLY ROSARY
Monday to Thursday: 12.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Saturday: 12 noon – 4.00 pm
Sunday: 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm.
ST COLUMBA’S STRAW
Open daily until 5.00 pm
ST EUGENE’S MONEYNEENA
Open daily until 5.00 pm
ST PATRICK’S SIXTOWNS
Open daily until 12 noon.
HEALTH NOTICE:
Upon entering any of our Churches for Private Prayer please:
Sanitise your hands on arrival
Follow the one way system in each Church
Prior to leaving the Church please use the materials provided to sanitise the seat where you sat. Thank you.
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME
Next Saturday evening March 13 at 6.15 pm in Holy Rosary Church, the children who will be receiving their First Holy Communion this year and their families are invited to attend this Mass on line via the parish webcam.
This Mass is part of this year’s Do This In Memory Of Me programme which of necessity has been much reduced.
We will also celebrate the anniversary of the election of Pope Francis on March 13 2013 during this Mass.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2021 & CONFIRMATION 2021
The Sacramental Talk for all children from Ballinascreen and Desertmartin who are preparing to receive these sacraments is now available to view online. Parents and guardians who missed the live talk are invited to view this broadcast with their child/children and can do so by following this link: Click HERE for link.
DEATH
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Paul Carlin, Drumderg.
MONTHS' MIND MASS
Francis McSorley, Moykeeran Gardens - Friday 26 February in Holy Rosary Church at 7.30 pm.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS
Josie Cushenan, Glenelly Villas on Friday March 12 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Eamon McGovern, Bancran on Friday March 12 at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
ANNIVERSARIES
Please remember in your prayers the following whose anniversaries occur at this time:
First Anniversary: Josie Cushenan
David Crossett,
Maureen Kelly,
Helen Cuskeran,
Nancy Kelly,
Peter Bradley,
John Bradley.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Caiden Luke McKenna and Callum Edward McKenna, Tullybrick Road;
Brooke Maia McCloskey, Cahore Heights.
SOCIAL DISTANCING
In the fight against coronavirus, maintaining social distancing is everyone’s responsibility. With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme well underway there are fresh concerns around complacency. These concerns coupled with the increased anxiety of many, especially those in vulnerable groups, around contracting the virus is why it is so important to continue to show support for and practise social distancing.
The Distance Aware campaign which was recently adapted for use in Northern Ireland aims to address this through use of a consistent and instantly recognisable symbol, the Distance Aware Shield.
The Distance Aware Shield, whether worn or displayed, is an indicator to others that the wearer/organisation would like others to maintain a respectful distance where possible. For more information visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/covid-19-distance-aware or follow their social media accounts: Twitter: @publichealthni @ healthdpt @PatientClient
Facebook: @publichealthagency Instagram:@publichealthni
BALLINASCREEN FOLD
Ballinascreen Fold, Draperstrown currently has 2 vacant flats to let.
If you know of anyone who might be interested in moving in to the scheme, please contact the co-ordinator by telephone (028 7962 7068)
LENTEN CONVERSATIONS - ONLINE AT KNOCK SHRINE
Knock Shrine are launching a new series of online discussions to engage you during Lent. The talks will be streamed at 8.30 pm every Thursday during Lent.
Speakers will address issues such as:
What nurtures our faith and what challenges it today?
Where do we find hope and joy in our lives?
How can our faith build mental strength, wellbeing and resilience?
How has the Covid pandemic impacted upon our faith?
Join them at www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live or on Facebook @knockshrine
FRIDAY MASSES - PARISH ANNIVERSARY AND MONTH'S MIND MASSES
Parish Anniversary Masses will be held every Friday and presently will only be available via the respective parish webcam. 11.00 am in St Mary's Coolcalm and 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
If parishioners wish to have their loved one prayed for at these Anniversary Friday Masses, please email their name to Ballinascreen Parish Office by 12 noon on Thursday of the relevant week.
Email address: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
NB: Following requests we would like to repeat that NO STIPEND / DONATION is required for the Friday anniversary Masses.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Sincere thanks to all who have returned parish envelopes, established standing orders, have made online payments or used the ‘DONATE’ button on the Parish Website. You can also access the Parish Donation web page by clicking here: DONATE
Envelopes may be returned to the Parish Office or Parochial Houses.
Thank you very much for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
SVP DONATIONS
Many thanks for the many generous donations for SVP. If you wish to make a donation please place it in an envelope and mark it SVP. This envelope may be left in the Parish Office or given to any of the priests of the parish. All donations are very much appreciated.
POST GRADUATE DEGREE FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERS
The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, working in Partnership with Saint Mary’s University, Twickenham, offers the Masters in Catholic School Leadership. This is a post graduate degree dedicated to the professional development and spiritual formation of Catholic school leaders. It is a great opportunity for those currently in leadership roles and those who aspire to, or have an interest in, leadership roles within the Catholic School system. The next intake will be Autumn 2021. If you require any further information, please contact the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre on 004428 71264087 or email tferry@derrydiocese.org.
SMOKING CESSATION SERVICE
Thinking of giving up smoking for Lent? FREE smoking cessation service available at O'Kanes pharmacy.
Call 028 79628209 for more information.
THE NET
Sharing the fruits of the faith in the Derry Diocese. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the February edition of ‘The Net’ is only available on the Diocesan website https://www.derrydiocese.org/news/the-net-february-2021
DIOCESE OF DERRY - PRAYER FOR LENT 2021
Loving Father,
To prepare for His mission of proclaiming Your kingdom to the world
Your Son Jesus was guided by
Your Holy Spirit to the quiet of the desert.
In these Lenten days,
I pray that I will be guided by that same Spirit,
to a place of renewal in my heart and mind, so that I will seek opportunities for daily personal prayer, personal sacrifices and acts of kindness.
With Your help,
may I too be truly prepared to share in the story of the passion, death and resurrection of
Jesus Your Son, our Lord.
Amen.
PRAYERS FOR OUR PROTECTION
The Irish Catholic Bishops have asked for prayers for those affected by the Coronavirus. Placing all our trust in the Lord, and asking Our Lady to intercede for us, the bishops invite everyone to pray these prayers:
EXTRACT FROM SAINT PATRICK’S BREASTPLATE
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.
MEMORARE
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you,
O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer. Amen
