Buncrana Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 28th January 2018 | 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Fr Bradley 9363455 | Fr Walsh 9361393 |  Parish Office 9361253

Parish Office Opening Times |  Mon - Thur: 9.30 am - 5.00pm | Friday: 9.30 am - 4.00pm

Priest on Call 0749361253

Masses

St. Mary’s Oratory

Mon 29th Owen, Rose & Mary Doherty

Tue 30th No Mass

Wed 31st Special intention

Thurs 1st Mass at 10am

Fri 2nd Charlie Doherty

Sat 3rd Joe Fletcher (1st A)

St Mary’s Oratory will be closed from 10.45am on Monday and will reopen at 8am on Wednesday of this week.

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 7.30pm Elizabeth McGrory

Tues 30th Special Intention

Wed 31st George Sweeney

Fri 2nd Hayley McCarron

Sat 3rd Pat McLaughlin (1sr A)

Star of the Sea

Thurs 1st Mass at 8pm

Deaths

Your Prayers are asked for

Betty O’Donnell,

Catherine Doherty,

Terence Burns &

Danny O’Brien

who died recently and for their family and friends saddened by their loss.

Baptisms

We welcome into God’s family: Orla Kate Grant, Mark Kate Doherty & Eoghan Joseph Heaney who were baptised recently.

Divine Mercy Conference 2018

February 17th/18th. Streamed live to Plaza as in Previous years. Mass and confessions on site in line with RDS.

Scripture Prayer

Would you like to improve your prayer life & deepen your faith?, try the Scripture prayer on a Thurs evening in St Teresa’s room from 7 - 8pm.

“Prayer should accompany the reading of sacred scripture so that a Conversation takes place between God and the Human Person” Vat II

Healing Nights with Damien Stayne and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh, Derry: Fri 2nd Feb - 7pm-10.30pm and Sat 3rd Feb - 7pm –10.30pm (beginning with the Vigil Mass); Saturday 3rd February - 9am-5pm: Healing Workshop, in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry

A Thought...

I have a funny feeling that, all too often, my Guardian Angel has to cover his eyes.

Mass for the Sick will take place in the Carmelite Retreat centre Termonbacca on Tuesday 30th January at 7.30pm

Last week’s collection was €5,050, plus donations of €1,000, €1,000 & €5,000.

Sincere Thanks

World Meeting of Families 2018 – Derry Diocesan Preparatory Meeting

This is the annual Catholic Schools Week (28 January – 4 February).

This event presents a special opportunity for our school families and ourselves, as a parish, to not only celebrate the fact that parents are the primary educators of their children, but also the vital role that our Catholic schools play in assisting parents in their duty to raise their children, especially in the ways of faith.

In partnership with World Meeting of Families 2018, the Catholic Schools’ Week Steering Committee has developed a theme for this year in our Catholic Schools; the theme is: Called to be a Family of Families. A programme for this year invites Catholic schools to reflect on and to celebrate the relationship that exists between home, school and parish through participation in four catechetical moments in the build-up to the World Meeting of Families in August.

Catholic Schools Week 2018 runs in the same format as previous years but there is one important distinction. In 2018, Catholic Schools Week is to be the high point of the primary and post-primary school catechetical programme. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2018 is Catholic Schools: Families of Faith.

We thank our parents, school staff and Boards of Management for their commitment to Catholic education. And we always remember the great sacrifices made by the generations before us to secure the beautiful legacy of the Catholic schools we enjoy here today.

My Family – Our Family – The Family

Parish Preparation for Papal Visit & World Meeting of Families

Thanks to the great response shown last week, I can now announce that the Lenten series of Conversations on the Family will take place in The Inishowen Gateway Hotel beginning on Wednesday 21 February at 8.00pm and running each Wednesday evening until 28 March. More details to follow in the coming weeks. Father Bradley

Lenten Station Masses

During Lent 2018, we will resume again our Station Masses throughout the parish. Stations will be available on the Monday and Tuesday evenings of Lent. Areas currently available are:

Area 1 Ludden, Gransha, Ballymacarry Lower and Trillick.

Area 2 Milltown, Millfield, Main Street, St Mary’s Road, Shore Front, Cahir O’Doherty Avenue, Castle Park, Castle Avenue, St Columba’s Avenue, The Meadows, Mulberry Avenue.

Area 3 Marian Park, St Oliver’s Avenue, Knockalla Drive, Ardaravan.

Area 4 Rockytown, Magherinture, Burwood, Summerhill, Allendale, The Hawthorns, Heather Park, Gort-Na-mbo, Parc-na-Haluine.

Area 5 Aghilly, Lenynarnan, Bauville, Kellogs, Clonglash, Meenkeeragh, Tullydish, Meenyanly, Owenkillew, Barnahone.

Area 6 Cockhill Road, Red Row, Cloncool, Crana View, Kearney’s Pass, Cockhill Park.

Area 7 Tullyaravan, Pillar Park, The Woods, St Joseph’s Park, Tirmacool Park, Lisnakelly, Slavery.

Area 8 Clonbeg, Earlsfort, Gleann Aibhinn, Glenview, Dun-Na-Ri, Upper Slavery.

Area 9 Meenagorey, Porthaw, Carolina, Ballynarry, Druminore, Claggan, Fallduff, Drumfad, Gortyarrigan.

Area 11 – Glebe, Carva, Glackroe ,Mullyagharry, Calhame, Sharagore, Mullnaskea, Greenhill, Old Mountain, Gortleck, Drumnacross

Area 13 Hilltown, Clamperland, Clonblosk, Ballymacarry, Straboe, Riverdale.

Area 14 Ballymagan, Elm Park, Cleenagh, Kinnego, Druminderry.

Area 15 Umricam, Sleadrin, Drum, Fallask, Owenboy, Shandrum, Meenaward, Duntarson.

Area 16 Drumfries, Carroghill, Ballinlough, Ballytrieve, Meenamallagh, Magheraboy, Glassmullin Meenaduff.

Area 17 Foffnagh, Meenamullaghan, Stranaclea, Ballynakeeloge, Connagh-Kinnego, Sireda.

Dates available: February 19th, 20th, 26th & 27th, March 5th, 6th, 13th & 20th. Please Contact the Parish Office.

Readings for 4th Sunday in ordinary time

Deut 18:15-20. Chapter 18 is very interesting. It gives the reasons the Lord assisted the Hebrews in driving gout the original inhabitants of the Promised Land. Moses promises that God will raise up prophets from among themselves to guide them. Jesus, who would speak with unassailable authority, will fulfil God’s promise par excellence.

Ps 94. O that today you would listen to his voice!

1 Cor 7:32-35. St Paul at this time considered that Jesus’ return was imminent. Therefore his overriding concern was that his Christian converts should cultivate an undivided heart in seeking to please God. The theme is a continuation of last Sunday’s.

Mk 1:21-28. ‘The time of the new Moses has come, but here, beyond all expectations, we have in Jesus the very Word of God, God’s full revelation of himself. This explains the surprising authority and power of Jesus. It will be fully revealed on the cross.’

Mass for the Sick will take place in the Carmelite Retreat centre Termonbacca on Tuesday 30th January at 7.30pm

God bids us welcome to his house

God bids us welcome to his house

and he invites us to his feast.

Day of great joy and happiness Alleluia.

Let us approach unto the feast to which the Lord invites us all and eat the bread which gives us life.

To do your will is my desire

To do your will is my desire

To live in you Lord is my life.

To spread your love through all the earth

to find in you the joy of life.

All of my days I sing your praise.

Through all my nights you are my light

You will shine forth through all my years

and joyously will bring me home.

Let there be peace shared among us

Let there be peace in our hearts.

May now your peace sweep this nation cause us O Lord to arise; give us a fresh understanding of all the peace that is real.

Let there be peace shared among us let there be peace.

Let there be love etc. Let there be joy etc.

Make me a channel of your peace

Where there is hatred let me bring your love. Where there is injury your pardon Lord, And where there's doubt true faith in you.

Oh Master grant that I may never seek so much to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love with all my soul.

Parish Meeting for Couples

Getting Married in 2018?

I am inviting all couples from this parish or getting married in this parish during 2018 to a special meeting which will take place in The Sliabh Sneacht Centre, Drumfries on Sunday 18 February at 3pm.

This meeting is for the couples themselves and for their parents. While all couples from this parish, or getting married in this parish, are to undertake an Accord Marriage Preparation Course, it is intended that this additional meeting will further help them and their families prepare for the celebration of this Sacrament. (Where a couple are living overseas, it will be sufficient for their parents to attend.)

Father Bradley

Vocations Information Evening

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 6pm – 9pm, in the Parochial House, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP. Enquiries can be made via the Diocesan Vocations Director: Fr Paul Farren, Tel 028 71 264087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org

St. Mary’s Hall Manager: Danny Henderson Tel. 9361572

New Buncrana Parish Draw begins next week. Cards & Lines available from the Parish Office, St Mary’s Hall & Doherty’s Shop, Desertegney.

Bingo

Friday & Sunday night at 9pm in St Mary’s Hall

Snowball: €2,000

Page 9 now Single Book and Sheet €10.

Double Book and Sheets €15.

The Cinema

Insidious the Last Key (15’s) 103min

Sat 27th at 8.15pm, Mon - Thurs at 8.15pm

Ferdinand (Gen) 105 mins

Matinee today, Sun at 3pm

The Post (12A) 116 mins Starring Meryl Streep & Tom Hanks

Fri 2nd @ 5pm, Sat, Mon - Thurs @ 8.15pm

Community Corner

The Plaza

Kids jiving & line dancing class, Starting Mon’s 4:15pm-5:15pm, Morning line dancing classes, Tues 10:30am-11:30am; Beginners line dancing starting Wed Jan 7pm-8pm (Upstairs at the plaza). Advanced Line dancing Wed 8:00pm-9:00pm, Beginners and advanced JIVING, Wed 9:15pm-10:15pm. 

Saturday 27th January Dancing to Lisa Mc Hugh Doors open 9:30pm Adm €15.

Slimming World

Every Tues at 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Men & Women Welcome. Tel Anne Marie on 0860848705.

Yoga Classes suitable for Multiple Sclerosis & Limited Mobility Mondays in Carndonagh (Spraoi agus Sport) @ 12.30pm, Friday’s in Icare Centre, Ballymacarry Rd @1.30pm. Somatic Classes (healing through gentle movement) Monday’s @ 4.15pm in Fahan, Contact Marian 0861740054.

Free Health Talk on the benefits of exercise on Tuesday 30th Jan at 11am, in Food for Thought, 51 Upper Main St, places are limited, please book your free slot on 9363550.

Epilepsy Ireland, Thank you to the collectors and all who donated to the annual Church Gate collection, a total of €875 was collected.

Weekly relaxing Hatha Yoga and meditation classes for beginners and those with more experience at Sliabh Sneacht Centre on Thursday nights from 7 pm to 8.30pm. 10 Euro per class. Suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Give yourself the gift of some "me time!" Contact: Anne Marie McCallion at 086 834 9329

Scoil Naomh Iósaf, Illies, Buncrana: Enrolment forms are now available for children starting school in September 2018 Phone No: 07493 62212, Email: stjoesias@gmail.com

Ceili in Cockhill hall on Friday, 2nd Feb from 9 - 12pm, music by Martin, adm €5 including supper, all welcome.

General knowledge QUIZ will take place in Buncrana Golf Club function room on Fri 9th Feb @ 8.30pm. Everyone welcome. Team and Spots prizes on the night. Entry €5 per person.

The Farmers auction in aid of our lady's Children's hospital Crumlin @ the Halfway house Burnfoot 9.pm on Sat 3rd Feb. Farm animals will be auctioned off on the night and a raffle will be taking place along with spot prizes.

Irish Foster Care Donegal Branch would like to thank everyone for their generosity during their recent church Gate collection a total of €51132.02 was raised.

Park Run (5k Walk/Run) every Saturday Morning 9.30am sharp meeting at the Tip O’Neill statue, Shore front, free entry contact Liz or Jason on 0852522752. Coffee afterwards in the Fishermans Wharf - 10% discount, see you there!

Gentle Stretch/Yoga for All Levels, every Friday Evening, 6:15-7:15pm, at the Yoga Loft Buncrana, Lisfannon. This guided yoga class will help restore tired muscles, relax the body and mind and help you unwind for the week ahead. To book your place or for more information on the class, call or text Joanne on 086 3631341.

2018 - Children's Visual Art Programme continues in the studio at Vivid Performances School of Speech and Drama Tullyarvan Mill, Buncrana, Tuesday’s, there are still place available. All classes are tailored to participants' needs and children are encouraged to express themselves using various art mediums. For details and booking contact – 0863772399.

Gutsy World: Weight loss & Wellness program. We focus on losing weight, gut health, hormone balance and complete wellness for mind & body. Every Thurs in Seriously Fit, Nailors Row Buncrana. Booking is essential. Call or text Glenda on 085 2288253. Times 9.15am - 1pm and 4.30 - 6.30pm.

Seriously Fit Buncrana: Fitness & nutrition programs to suit everyone. MENS Only classes, monthly member package (unlimited classes, nutrition and weekly weigh ins), Kids fun fitness & nutrition program, Small group personal training groups, Introduction to fitness for the complete beginner. Nailors Row, Buncrana. Contact Billy on 085 2288304.

Buncrana GAA are hosting an evening of St Brigid’s Cross making in Seomra Eamon at the Scarvey this Wed 31st Jan from 730-9pm This event is open to the public and we invite everyone to come along and make a cross, have a chat, and enjoy a cuppa. Refreshments provided.

Reiki therapy - Healing treatment for Back, Neck & Shoulder pain, Sports injuries, Tight Muscles, stiffness & headache. With money back guarantee!, contact 0863669435, or facebook Sinead Moore Reiki Buncrana.

Singing Lessons in the Exchange on Fridays from 2 - 2.50pm for secondary school ages, 3.15 - 4pm for 8 – 12 years & 4 – 4.45 for 5 - 7 years, starting 2ns Feb, contact Marie Fitzpatrick on 0872962646.

Sliabh Sneacht Centre

Oil Painting Mon 5th Feb - 6 weeks, Dressmaking & Alterations - Tues 13th Feb - 6 week (Mornings), Cookery Course for Men – Mon 19th Feb - 4 week, Mindfulness & Stress Management, Photography, Flower Arranging, Healthy Eating Cookery Course, Pottery, Basic Computers. 

Centre Activities

Early Morning Circuits, Tues & Thurs 6:45am – 7:45am.

Music lessons – Guitar Tues 4pm – 5pm & Singing 5pm – 6pm.

Jive & waltz Class - Tues from 9pm – 10:15pm.

NEW Ladies Fitness Class - Wed & Fri from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Starting soon, please contact Centre to register interest.

Irish Dancing - Wed 4:30pm - 7: 00pm, Yoga – Thurs 7pm - 8:30pm.

Active Kids Club – Sat. Tots Club 3yr – 5yr olds from 10am to 10:50 & Big Kids Club 11am – 12 noon.

Contact us 93 61742 / Text: 087 148 6001 or email: admin@sliabhsneachtcentre.ie

Waltzing and old tyme dancing lessons in The Plaza starting Monday 29th January and every Monday night thereafter from 8-9:15pm. All abilities are welcome and no partner is required. Come along and learn to dance in a fun relaxed way. For more information call 086 1245348 or 087 3989210

Scoil Naomh Padraig, Drumfries Enrolment is now open for Junior Infants starting school in Sep 2018. Applications are available from the school office or the website (https://drumfriesns.scoilnet.ie/blog). Closing date is 23/02/18.

St Oran’s NS Cockhill Enrolment forms are now available from the school office for September 2018.

St Brigid’s Crosses and Grandparents Day

Grandparents of children of St Oran’s National School are invited to attend coffee morning and St Brigid’s cross-making in the School Hall on Wed 31st Jan 2018 commencing at 10.00 am.

Porter Funeral Directors Meenagorey Funeral home now available on request in Buncrana and Carndonagh, contact 0872926917/ 0860794820.

Gillespie’s Funeral Services, Tullyarvan, Buncrana. Contact 0863411814 or 0862863483

Murphy Funeral Directors, Tooban Burnfoot. Tel 074 9360313 or 0868093110 or 0868204245

Get the Grade English tuition for Junior & Leaving Cert. Tel Mark on 086 6655334 or 9322472

Rock Landscaping & Maintenance Lawn care, fencing, paving, tree surgery, concreting, pillars, wall building, digger work, paint work, power washing, also hanging baskets & window boxes supplied, Call Ferghal on 0863166244.

Shaun Porter Gardening Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, weeding & general tidy of your garden. Certificates in Horticulture. Contact 0863286011 or Facebook Shaun Porter Gardening.

Inishowen Injury Clinic - Cahir McLaughlin N.M.T. Treatment of Neck Pain, Back Pain, Shoulder Pain & Sports Injuries. To book - Call us on 086 075 3296 or find us on Facebook.

Maths tutor for honours or pass. Call 9362444 or 087 2913186.

Annette’s Hair Salon The salon is open Tues to Sat, late night Thurs for Gents. Call us on 074-9361591 0860608586 or find us on FB.

Beauty House is an Award Winning Advanced Skincare & IPL Laser Clinic based in Devlin’s Complex, Bridgend. Here you can book amazing treatments from Environ anti-Aging Facials to Laser Skin Therapy for Red Vein Removal, Age Spot Removal, Acne Clearance, Laser Hair Removal & Micro Needling. We also offer all the top beauty treatments. Call us on 0749386006 or find us on Facebook Beauty-House Bridgend www.beautyhouse.com