Buncrana Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 11th February 2018 | 6th 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 12th Kathleen McHugh O’Keefe

Tue 13th Patrick Johnston

Wed 14th Gerry Curran

Thurs 15th Philip Diggin

Fri 16th Thanksgiving Mass

Sat 17th Christy Deehan (MM)

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 12th Michael Donaghey

Tues 13th Ceremony of Light

Wed 14th Willie John McDaid (MM)

Fri 16th Mary Doherty (Boss)

Sat 17th Valerie Doherty

Star of the Sea

Thurs 15th Jessica Doherty

Death

Your prayers are asked for

Margaret Kennedy

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

Anniversary

Aileen Hallinan

Divine Mercy Conference 2018

February 17th/18th. Speakers include Ralph Martin who has been a leader in renewal movements in the Catholic Church for many years and Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, OBE, of Mary’s Meals, 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

Baptism Ministry for Parents, Godparents and Guardians

Parents/Godparents/Guardians of children for the Sacrament of Baptism are invited to attend a practice and introduction to Baptism, to discuss the important role they have in the life of the child. The next meeting will take place on Tues 13th Feb in St Teresa’s Room at 7.30pm.

Mission Appeal

Next week-end, Sr. Bride Counihan LSA will speak at all Masses about the work of the Little Sisters of the Assumption. They would greatly appreciate any support you can give to their missionary work among some of the poorest people of today’s world, particularly in Latin America.

There will be a second Collection taken up at all Masses after Holy Communion for them next weekend.

My Family – Our Family – The Family

Gathering Families Together (World Meeting of Families 2018 – Parish Preparation)

I want to thank the 48 people from the parish who represented us so well at last weekend’s Diocesan Conference for the World Meeting of Families [WMF]. Buncrana was by far the best represented parish from throughout the diocese.

In foot of the high level of interest expressed at the Church Doors two weekends ago regarding our parish preparation for the WMF, this series of meetings will begin on Wednesday 21 February at 8.00pm in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel. I want to thank the hotel for the kind offer of their facilities.

As was mentioned before, participants in these gatherings, together with those who represented us at last weekend’s conference, will be given first option on tickets/passes for the World Meeting of Families and the Pope’s visit to Ireland.

Whether or not you indicated your interest in these meetings, please consider attending them – we can facilitate around 300 attendees. ‘Family’ is such an important part of this parish – large families and connections, younger people now overseas and whom we can never forget, huge numbers of children in our schools, the elderly who give us good example – in short, ‘Family’ is important. Father Bradley

Ash Wednesday

A gentle reminder that Lent begins this week with Ash Wednesday on 14 February. While it is Also St Valentine’s day, we must remember that there are only two days in the year which are Fasting AND Abstinence – when we limit our food to one main meal and two small snacks, AND when we abstain from ALL meat. Ash Wednesday is one of these days; Good Friday is the other. In addition to the usual weekday Masses, the 7.15am Mass will begin on Ash Wednesday and continue each weekday morning until Spy Wednesday.

Mass Times for Ash Wednesday

Masses will be as follows

7.15am & 10.00am in St. Mary’s Oratory

11.00am & 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Cockhill

8.00pm Desertegney

Ashes will be distributed at all Masses.

Mass Times During Lent

The daily Masses will be as follows 7.15am & 10.00am in St. Mary’s Oratory, 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Cockhill

Stations of the Cross during Lent

Will take place after: 10am Mass in the Oratory every weekday, 8.00pm Mass in Desertegney on Thursday’s, 7.30pm Mass in Cockhill on Friday’s

Pilgrimage to Poland

Our Pilgrimage to Poland is almost fully booked with 6 remaining seats left. The pilgrimage follows ‘In the Steps of St John Paul II, running 16-23 July 2018. The all-inclusive price is €1,150, inclusive of direct flights (Dublin-Cracow), transfers and all taxes, 20kg baggage allowance, all entrance fees and guided tours of Wawel Castle, Divine Mercy Centre, the Black Madonna of Częstochowa, Wadowice (Pope’s birthplace), Salt Mines, Auschwitz & Birkenau Camps, Crakow Centre, with Dinner, B&B each day and hotel accommodation in Cracow. Luxury Coach transport is provided throughout. Please contact the Parish Office for a Brochure and Booking Form.

Volunteers for World Meeting of Families

Dublin – 21st to 26th August 2018

The World Meeting of Families event from 21st to 26th August 2018 will require several thousand volunteers. If you are interested in being part of this historic event as a volunteer, there will be an information session in Ardmore Parish Centre, Derry on Sat 24th Feb 2018 at 10am.

There will be an opportunity on the day to complete the required Garda vetting paperwork and other documentation. If you wish to attend the information session, please register your interest to: Safeguarding Office, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, Tel: 048 71362475

Mission Appeal

Next week-end, the annual Mission Appeal will take place in our parish, made by the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Assumption. They would greatly appreciate any support you can give to their missionary work among some of the poorest people of today’s world, particularly in Latin America. Many thanks, Sr. Bride Counihan LSA

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart

naught be all else to me save that thou art;

thou my best thought in the day and the night ,waking or sleeping thy presence my light.

Be thou my wisdom be thou my true word

I ever with thee and thou with me Lord;

thou my great Father and I thy true son;

thou with me dwelling and I with thee one.

Communion

I the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry all who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save.

I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright who will bear my light to them whom shall I send?

Here I am Lord is it I Lord, I have heard you calling in the night. I will go Lord if you lead me, I will hold your people in my heart.

I the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my peoples pain, I have wept for love of them they turn away. I will break their hearts of stone give them hearts for love alone I will speak my words to them whom shall I send?

I the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them my hand will save. Finest bread I will provide til their hearts be satisfied. I will give my life to them whom shall I send?

Father we adore you lay our lives before you, how we love you. Jesus we adore you lay our loves before you how we love you. Spirit we adore you lay our lives before you. how we love you.

O Lord my God when I in awesome wonder, consider all the works thy hand has made. I see the stars I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul my Saviour God to thee, how great thou art.

Readings for this week

Lev 13:1-2, 44-46. Leprosy was a frightful disease. But it also caused one to be cut off from society, forced to live apart, to be regarded as physically and spiritually unwelcome. There was to be a structured approach to being re-accepted.

Ps 31:1-2, 5, 11, R/ v 7. The joy of being re-integrated.

1 Cor 10:31-11:1. In Corinth the meat from sacrifices to false Gods was often sold in butcher’s shops. St Paul assures his converts that they need not be worried about buying and eating it. He warns against giving scandal to a non-believer who might think that Christians accepted such sacrifices“ as amounting to anything.”

Mk 1:40-45.

Last week’s collection was €4,798

Sincere Thanks

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

Buncrana Parish Draw - Week No 1, 4th Feb 2018

1st Prize €500 - Jayden Harkin, Crana view

Promoter: Bridget Hepper

2nd Prize €300 - Bernadette Gallagher, Elaghbeg

Promoter: Bernadette Gallagher

3rd Prize €150 – Chloe, Nicola & Sophie, Clonmany

Promoter: Mena Jackson

Bingo

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

Snowball: €2,150

Page 9 now Single Book and Sheet €10.

Double Book and Sheets €15.

The Cinema

Maze Runner the Death Cure (12a) 114 min

Sat 10th, Mon to Sat at 8.15pm.

Coco (PG). 105 mins

Matinee today Sun 11th plus Sun 18th at 3pm

The Greatest Showman (PG) 105 mins

Fri 16th @ 5pm, Sat , Mon to Thurs @ 8.15pm

Community Corner

Special notice On Friday 16th February nationally famous writer John Waters, and Fr Marcel Guarnizo, controversial pro–life priest from Washington, will deliver talks followed by questions on the effect of the proposed repeal of the 8th Amendment on the Irish Constitution. Venue: The Plaza 7.30 pm. Admission free.

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.

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

Gentle Mindful Yoga with Julie begins at 6pm on Feb 7th, Stronger Stretching Yoga at 7.15pm both in Vivid Performances studio, Tullyarvan Mill, €5 per class, call 0862376116.

Buncrana Community Library Friday 16th at 12.30 nutritional workshop “ You are what you eat” and learn a little bit more about how to eat a balanced diet, how sugar affects the body and functional foods that have added benefits. On Sat 17th at 11.00 we will host a yoga workshop for teenagers. All equipment provided however places are limited for the yoga so booking is required. Contact the library on 9361941 for further information

Childminder required Buncrana area immediate start (4 Children aged 11, 10, 8 &10mts), 8am – 5pm Mon – Thurs (term time only) must be able to drive for school runs, if interested leave your details in the parish office.

Childminder required in Buncrana area from April (4 children aged 7, 4, 3 & 4 mts) car esential for drops off’s etc, one or two days per week 8am – 7.30pm or 8am – 4pm and 6.30pm – 9.30pm, leave your details in the parish office.

Sliabh Sneacht Centre Dressmaking & Alterations – Tues 13th Feb 10am; Cookery Course for Men – Mon 19th Feb - 4 week; Basic Computers; Mindfulness & Stress Management; Photography; Flower Arranging; Healthy Eating Cookery Course, Pottery; Early Morning Circuits – Tues & Thurs 6:45am; Music lessons –Guitar Tues 4pm & Singing 5pm; Jive & waltz Class - Tues 9pm; Ladies Fitness Class - Wed & Fri from 9:30am, Irish Dancing Wed 4:30pm; Yoga – Thurs 7pm; Active Kids Club – Sat - Tots Club 3yr – 5yr olds from 10am & Big Kids Club 11am.

NEW: Drumfries walking group starting Fri, 16th Feb. Leaving the Centre at 10 am.

Contact us 93 61 742. email: admin@sliabhsneachtcentre.ie

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!

The Lunch Box Deli - Home made dinners, sit in or take away, freshly made trays of sandwiches for all occasions, Open 7am - 7pm, 7 days a week, sit in or take away, call in your order (074) 9322700

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.

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.

Would you like to Improve your Spoken Irish join us over a coffee in Jamboe coffee shop every Sun morning at 11.30am

Jiving & Line Dancing for Fun classes every Monday night in the Icare centre, Ballymacarry from 7pm until 8.30, all ages and stages welcome, no partner required €5 per class

Lost in Buncrana an emerald pendant set in gold, small reward will be offered, if found contact the Parish office.

Good Morning Service Volunteer befrienders are required to visit older people in their homes throughout Inishowen. Full training provided. Garda vetting and screening applies. Please contact us if you have 1-2 hours per week available to carry out this role. Contact Emma on ffbefriending@gmail.com or 9321598 for more information and to receive a volunteer pack

Wainsworld Parent and Toddler Every Wed & Fri 10am-12.30pm €3 per child. Wednesdays now include a Childcare Specialist working with Sensory bottles, Treasure Baskets, Arts & Crafts, Storytelling etc Ring 0749322450 or 0868551507 for details. Also Join us for a Jumping Clay Workshop, We are running 2 Themes: 1) Unicorn Theme 16th Feb 2-3.30pm suitable for 5yr+ @ €12, 2) Star Wars Theme 24th Feb 11-12.30pm suitable for 5yr+ @ €12.Discount for 2 workshops. Younger children welcome but parent/guardian required to stay. Booking essential @ www.facebook.com/JumpingClayLetterkenny or call 0877101475. Deposit €5 to be left @ Wains World to secure your place.

McCleans Cleaning Service carpet upholstery cleaning, power washing, window cleaning, all types of cleaning undertaken, call 086 8480321/9322396

Buncrana ICA meeting will take place on Tuesday 13th Feb at 8pm, new members welcome, tel 0872675171.

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

The Plaza - Sat 10th Feb dancing to Tony Kerr. Kids jiving & line dancing class, Mon’s 4:15pm- Morning line dancing classes, Tues 10:30am - Beginners line dancing Wed 7pm. Advanced Line dancing Wed 8:00pm, JIVING, Wed 9:15pm

Waltzing and old tyme dancing lessons on Mon 8pm, The Plaza call 086 1245348 or 087 3989210

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

Scoil Naomh Iósaf, Illies, Buncrana: Enrolment forms are now available for Sept 2018 intake Phone No: 07493 62212, Email: stjoesias@gmail.com

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.

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. Offering treatments from Environ anti-Aging Facials to Laser Skin Therapy for Red Vein Removal, Age Spot Removal, Acne Clearance, Laser Hair Removal & Micro Needling. Also all beauty treatments. tel 9386006 or on FB Beauty-House Bridgend www.beautyhouse.com

Waltz - Jive - Foxtrot step by step tuition by Breedge & John, in the Tullyarvan Mill, Monday 9 - 10.15pm, for beginners & advanced.

Gaelscoile Bhun Cranncha Come along parents to our Open Night and find out more about our school on Wed 21st Feb @ 7.30p.m. Castle Avenue, Buncrana. Some of our teachers, pupils and parents will be on hand to share their experiences with you. Cuirfear fearadh na fáilte romhat.