Buncrana Parish Newsletter
Sunday, 17th June 2018 | 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Fr Bradley 9363455 | Fr Walsh 9361393 | Parish Office 9361253
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Masses
St. Mary’s Oratory
Mon 18th Mass
at 10am
Tues 19th Special
Intention
Wed 20th Mass
at 10am
Thurs 21st Mass
at 10am
Fri 22nd John
McCallum
Sat 23rd Mass
at 6pm
St. Mary’s Cockhill
Mon 18th Mary
Coyle McConnell (MM)
Tues 19th Special
Intention
Wed 20th Mass
at 7.30pm
Fri 22nd Chris
Shaw (1st A)
Sat 23rd Denis
Ginger Doherty
Star of the Sea
Sun 17th Jessica Doherty
Thurs 21st Bridget Doherty (1st A)
Baptisms
We welcome into God’s family
Elizabeth Gill, Benjamin Gill &
Bláthnaid Catherine Peggy McKinney
who were baptised recently.
Deaths
Your
Prayers are asked for
Vincent Kelly & Sadie Cooke
who died
recently and for their family & friends saddened by their loss.
Praise my Soul
Praise my soul the King of Heaven,
to His feet your tribute bring;
ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven;
who am I his praise to sing?
Praise Him, Praise Him, Praise Him Praise Him, Praise
the everlasting King.
Christ be our light.
Christ be our light, shine in our hearts,
shine through the darkness.
Christ be our light shine in your Church gathered today.
Longing for light, we wait in darkness;
longing for truth, we turn to you;
make us your own, your holy people,
light for the world to see. Chorus:
Longing for peace, our world is troubled;
longing for hope, many despair;
your Word alone, has power to save us;
make us your living voice. Chorus:
Longing for food, many are hungry;
longing for water, many still thirst;
make us your bread, broken for others,
shared until all are fed. Chorus:
Open my eyes Lord.
Open my eyes Lord, I want to see Jesus;
to reach out and touch Him, and tell Him I love Him.
Open my ears Lord and help me to listen; open my eyes Lord, I want to see Jesus.
How great Thou art.
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all
the works thy hand hast 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 (3)
Readings for 11th Sunday in ordinary time
Ez 17:22-24. Ezekiel initiated a tradition of unworldly spirituality persisting through
Judaism to emerge in the New Testament. Jesus would be the Good Shepherd foretold
by Ezekiel, and would bring about worship in spirit rather than outward observance.
He wrote at the time of the deportation to Babylon yet he predicted a pivotal role
in world history for his people, very like Jesus’s metaphors for the Church in today’s
gospel reading.
2 Cor 5:6-10. Every believer knows the tension of awaiting the full vision while they strive
to please the Lord, in order to be found without reproach when they do finally meet
the Lord.
Mk 4:26-34. Jesus is the Word of God. He is present in the world in the Holy Spirit, in
the Eucharist and through his Church. Night and day, while people sleep or while
they are awake, the seed of the word is sprouting and growing. Eventually the harvest
will come. A mustard seed starts off about a millimetre in size. But like the Church
it grows big enough for all-comers to shelter in it.
A Thought... Two lawyers living in New York had a brother who went to Europe...
but the one who went to Europe did not have a brother. What relationship are the
lawyers to him?
Mass in honour of Blessed Alexandrina will be held in Termonbacca
on Sunday the 24th June at 7:30 pm. Everyone
welcome.
World Meeting of Families Second collection
Next
weekend there will be a second collection
to offset the costs of the Papal visit this August, this will be the last of these
collections.
Scripture Prayer Group Meet every Thursday evening from 7-8pm in St Teresa’s Room
for music, scripture, quiet meditation & prayer, sharing prayers of intentions,
visit www.pray-as-you-go.org
Safeguarding Notice If you have a concern about safeguarding in this parish,
please contact Noel O’Donnell on 048 71362475 or 00447596500793.
The Net. The June
edition of The Net is now available. For coverage of your parish or school faith
activities just send an email to editorthenet15@gmail.com
or ring/text 0780929285
Official Family Prayer for World Meeting of Families 2018
God,
our Father,
We are
brothers and sisters in Jesus your Son,
One family,
in the Spirit of your love.
Bless
us with the joy of love.
Make
us patient and kind,
gentle
and generous,
welcoming
to those in need.
Help
us to live your forgiveness and peace.
Protect
all families with your loving care,
Especially
those for whom we now pray:
[We pause and remember family members and others
by name].
Increase
our faith,
Strengthen
our hope,
Keep
us safe in your love,
Make
us always grateful for the gift of life that we share.
This
we ask, through Christ our Lord,
Amen
Mary, mother and guide, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, father and protector, pray for us.
Saints Joachim and Anne, pray for us.
Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us.
St. Mary’s Hall - Manager:
Danny Henderson Tel. 9361572
Buncrana Parish Draw
Week No 19, 10th June 2018
1st Prize €500 - Mary McGonagle, Trillick
Promoter: Mary McGonagle
2nd Prize €300 - Cecil McClure, Linsfort
Promoter: Mary E Doherty
3rd Prize €150 - Fiona Cullen, Summerhill
Promoter: Yvonne Duncan
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Bingo
Bingo on Friday & Sunday night at
9pm in St Mary’s Hall
Snowball: €3,050. Page 9 now Single Book
and Sheet €10.
Double Book and Sheets €15.
The Cinema
Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom (12a) 128
min
Sat 16th @8.15pm, Mon - Thur 8.15pm
Also Matinee today Sun 17th @ 3pm
Super Trooper 2 (16s) 95 min
Fri 22nd @ 5pm, Sat 23rd @ 8.15pm,
Mon to Thur @ 8.15pm
Sherlock Gnomes (Gen) 86 min
Matinee Sun 24th & Sun 1st July @ 3pm
Community Corner
Art & Nature Summer Camp , a 3 day Summer Camp for children aged 6 – 12 years focussing
on reconnecting with nature, outdoor exploring, beach day, art making, team games,
foraging and a party and bbq to finish! Location: Tullyarvan Mill and Ned's Point
(beach day) Time: 10am -2pm. Dates: Weds 18th July - Fri 20th July, Cost: €45 per
child * deposit required to secure Booking : ph 0863772399/ 086390375
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.
Sliabh Sneacht Centre Drumfries Walking Group Meeting at Ned’s Point next
Friday, 22nd June at 10am. Walk will last approximately one hour with light refreshments
served afterwards. Everyone welcome. Centre Hire and Room Hire available
at reasonable rates. Contact us for more information or to register your
interest on: 074 93 61 742 Text: 087 148 6001 or email: admin@sliabhsneachtcentre.ie
Swilly Gardening Club will meet on Monday 18th June @8pm in Anglers Centre.
Denis Doherty is guest speaker, new members are very welcome. Contact 0863573145
for any queries.
Found a small diamond ring, in St Mary’s Oratory, please contact The Parish Office.
Also found a Large Silver Medal in the Inishowen gateway hotel on Sat 9th June,
contact 9363431.
St Oran’s National School, Cockhill, will hold a 5K Run/ Walk in memory of Joanne
Hegarty, a parent and a dear friend of many connected with the school. The 5 K will
take place on Wed 20th June 2018. Registration at Scoil Iosagain from 6 pm. Walkers
leaving at 7 pm. Runners at 7.30 pm. Entry fee: Adult €7, Child €5, Family €15.
Proceeds in aid of school funds and a charity nominated by the Hegarty family. Refreshments
and raffle in Scoil Iosagain Hall after. Lots of great prizes. All welcome.
Traditional Music Session featuring young musicians from Scoil Trad. Sunday June 17th,
2-4pm in O'Flaherty's, Main Street. All welcome. For enquiries about traditional
music lessons in Buncrana contact 087 2873059.
Craic 'n' Code - An Introduction to Coding. July 16th-20th, CCÉ, Tullyarvan Mill. Game Creation/Web
design for 8-11 year olds (mornings: 9.30-12.30); Interactive Media/Web Design for
11-13 year olds (afternoons 1.30-4.30). Fee for the week: €80. Tel 087 4186082.
W.W.1 Remembrance in Fort Dunree on Sunday, 24th June 2018, commencing at
2.30pm. Everyone Welcome.
The Busy Brush Church St, Buncrana, a drop in plaster painting
studio for all ages, choose from one of hundreds of plaster figurines, fun for all
the family, no booking necessary, FB busy brush studio, tel 0879091980.
AA if Alcohol is causing you problems in your life, we have meetings in Buncrana
on Saturday at 11.30am & Sunday at 8.pm in St Teresa’s Room (behind The Oratory).
Buncrana parkrun (5k Walk/Run) every Saturday Morning 9.30am sharp meeting at the Tip
O’Neill statue, Shore front, free entry. Also Buncrana parkwalk is starting this
Saturday June 23rd at 9.30am, all welcome. Register online at www.parkrun.ie.
Coffee afterwards in the Fishermans Wharf - 10% discount, see you there!Inishowen AC presents the main street mile 4 x 400m relay on the Main St, Buncrana
on Sunday 24th June at 6.30pm, Traffic delays expected.
Inishowen further Education & Training Centre Buncrana. Courses starting September
2018 @ Adult Education Centre, Shore Rd, Buncrana. Business Administration &
Information Processing & Childcare Level 5. Applicants should be
21 or over and is a qualified Dept of Social Protection category for a minimum of
6 months. Travel will be paid to anyone travelling over 3 miles and childcare is
also provided free for anyone with children 1-3 & preschool 1st & 2nd year.
For further info contact Elaine on 9362446/9322524 or email elainedevlin@donegaletb.ie
Thornhill Ministries Forthcoming Events: ‘We are Spiritual Beings on
a Human Journey’ - Summer Retreat to help us look reflectively at life’s experiences - 10 to
15 August. ‘Immersed in Heaney’ – Includes the ‘Essence of Heaney’ workshop
and visit to Home place, Bellaghy – 31 August/1 September. Holy Land Retreat
– 11 to 20 October. Three places still remaining. Booking is essential for the
above. For details, please contact Thornhill Ministries at 028 7135 1233 or e-mail
thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org.
Local Medugorje Pilgrimage: reminder for Final Booking for 27th June. (a) A small
number of places are still available for trip departing Buncrana on Wed 27th June
for 7 nights in Medugorje, via Belfast airport, cost €579 or €639 – tour operator
Marian Pilgrimages, Dublin. For full booking contact Marie 9361625 or Paddy 0879277428;
immediate enquiries advised. (b) some places are also still available for the pilgrimage
of 30th Sept, same details apply but this trip combined with Letterkenny group &
bookings are well advance.
Maggies Tavern St Johnston presents Ritchie Remo and a BBQ (pig on the spit) on Fri
6th July in aid of Scoil Iosagain & Donegal Diabetic Branch, tickets €20 on
sale from Scoil Iosagain & 0866052669.
'Are you interested in releasing toxins and repressed emotions? A free 40 minute demonstration
of a Chi Nei Tsang (abdominal healing massage) with questions and answers. Sunday
17th June 1pm with Conor Doran @ The Yoga Loft.' For bookings 083-036-8787.
Breast Feeding Support Group being held in Buncrana Health centre every Thursday from
11-12, all welcome including pregnant women, for more information & support
contact the Public Health Nurse on 9361044.
Swilly Gardening Club Annual Trip on Saturday June 30th to Creeslough, Falcarragh
and Gweedore areas. Booking essential. Contact Margaret 0862758805/9361114. All
welcome.
St Mura’s Church of Ireland Fahan are holding Afternoon Tea & Cake sale
in the Parish Hall (opposite the Roneragh Apartments) on Saturday 23rd June from
2-5pm, Everyone Welcome.
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
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.
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.
Gutsy World - The Healthy Weight Loss Program. Lose weight, improve gut
health, balance hormones, eat to improve mood, manage stress! 1-1 private slots
available every Thur in Seriously Fit, Buncrana between morn & eves. Letterkenny
on a Tues and Carn on Wed. Both men & women welcome. Call Glenda on 085 2288253
to book in.
Seriously Fit Buncrana: Fitness & nutrition programs to suit everyone. Our Services:
- Drop Ins; Monthly Member & Couple packages; Small Group Personal Training
programs; Men Only classes, Introduction to Fitness program (complete beginners);
Fun Fit Kids Camp ages 3-12 every Friday; Weekly weigh in & healthy eating program;
Nailors Row, Buncrana. Contact Billy on 085 2288304.
Samaritans Helpline number Call Free phone: 116 123,
Text: 087 2 60 90 90 (standard rates apply).
Maths tutor for honours or pass. Call 9362444 or 0872913186.
McCleans Cleaning Service carpet upholstery cleaning, power washing, window cleaning,
all types of cleaning undertaken, call 086 8480321/9322396
Get the Grade English
tuition for Junior & Leaving Cert. Tel Mark on 086 6655334 or 9322472
