Masses & Confessions - All saints’ Day ***
Thursday 1 November
Wednesday 31st Vigil Oratory, Confessions at 5.30pm, Mass at 6pm &
Vigil Cockhill, Confessions at 7pm, Mass at 7.30pm.
Thursday 1st, Desertegney: 9.00am Mass with Confessions afterwards
Oratory: 9.30am Confessions; Mass 10.00am
Cockhill: 7.00pm Confessions; Mass 7.30pm
A collection will be taken up at these Masses for the upkeep of the Graveyards.
*** Masses & Confessions - Holy Souls’ Day ***
Friday 2nd November:
Desertegney: 9.00am Mass with Confessions afterwards
Oratory: 9.30am Confessions; Mass 10.00am
Cockhill: 6.30-7.00pm Confessions; Mass 7.30pm
Annual Mass for the Dead
The celebration
of Requiem Mass for All our Dead takes place on All Souls’ Day, Friday 2 November,
at 7.30pm in Cockhill - Everyone
is welcome to attend.
Confirmation 2019
Confirmation for 2019 will take place
on Saturday March 23rd 2019
Times are as follows:
10.30am in St Mary’s Oratory for Scoil Iosagain
2.30pm in St Mary’s Cockhill for St Oran’s Ns, Scoil
Naomh Iosaf, Scoil Naomh Padraig & St Egney’s NS.
October Station Masses:
Monday 29th October - Paul & Lynn McLaughlin, Colpagh House, Linsfort.
Area10, which
also includes Meenalobin, Leophin, Cashel, Aughaweel, Ballyannon and Corven
Confession from 7.00pm, Mass at 8pm
Readings for 30th Sunday in ordinary time
Jer 31:7-9. The prophet Jeremiah lived through the terrible time of the ruination of Jerusalem,
the Temple and the Deportation. He is said to have died in Egypt. (c 570 BC). ‘His
doctrine of a new covenant written in the heart made him the father of all that
was best in Judaism…’ In showing ‘….. how intimate a person’s contact with God must
be, he paved the way for the new covenant of Christian times.
Heb 5:1-6. Jesus was not appointed to be Jewish High Priest, but as High Priest of all
the world. “He has been put to the test in exactly the same way as ourselves, apart
from sin. Let us then have no fear in approaching the throne of grace to receive
mercy and to find grace when we are in need of help.”
Mk 10:46-52. The much loved story of the cure of blind Bartimaeus is at the heart of the
Christian story. He cries aloud to Jesus. He had earlier heard enough about Jesus
to have decided that he had been sent by God, according to the promises made to
King David. “Go, your faith has saved you,” Jesus tells him. Did the whole event
take 5 minutes? .
‘GOD IS LOVE’
The Diocesan
Pastoral Plan 2018-2021
is available
to download on the Derry Diocesan website, www.derrydiocese.org. If anyone would like
a hard-copy of the Plan, please request it from the Diocesan Office: Email office@derrydiocese.org or Tel 028
7126 2302.
Last week’s Mission Sunday collection was €6,400. Sincere Thanks
Masses
St. Mary’s Oratory
Mon 29th Gerry
Farrell
Tues 30th Annie
Doherty (Hutton)
Wed 31st Charlie
& Barbara McLaughlin (Hawker) at 10am
Wed 31st Rachel
Doherty (Stout) at 6.00pm
Thurs 1st All
Saints’ Day
Fri 2nd Holy
Souls’ Day
Sat 3rd Mass
at 6pm
St. Mary’s Cockhill
Mon 29th No
Mass
Tues 30th Maeve
McLaughlin
Wed 31st Kathleen
McCallion
Thur 1st All
Saints’ Day
Fri 2nd Holy
Souls’ Day
Sat 3rd Sarah
McLaughlin
Star of the Sea
Thurs 1st All
Saints’ Day
Friday 2nd Holy
Souls’ Day
Baptisms
We welcome into God’s family Rian Conall Timlin | Conor Patrick Coyle who were baptised recently.
Invitation to the Eucharistic Adoration
Chapel
Invitation from Jesus to spend one hour per week with
him in our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, many hours need strengthening, if any of
these hours suit you please contact the Parish Office:
Sun 2-3pm.
Mon 4-5pm.
Tues 12-1pm.
Wed 1-2pm.
Thurs 1-2pm.
Fri 12-1pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm &
6-7pm.
Sat 6-7am, 11-12am, 12-1pm, 3-4pm, 5-6pm,
8-9pm & 11-11pm.
Thank you.
The Rosary For MEN ONLY. A talk on this wonderful prayer, its history
and power, will be held in St Teresa’s Room, at 6.30pm this Sunday 28th October.
Everyone welcome.
Monica Retreat Day Sat 3 Nov - 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Anyone who feels the loss of
family members who are choosing not to practice their faith, this is a day for personal
healing. Led by Fr Paschal McDonnell. For more details on the above, please contact
Thornhill Ministries, 121 Culmore Road, Derry.
Telephone
048 7135 1233/ E: thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org
A Thought........ Laughter is the best medicine, but if you laugh for no reason
you need medicine.
Do This in Memory
Due to
the Do This in Memory Programme for children and their families preparing
for First Confession and First Holy Communion in 2019, we cannot celebrate funeral
Masses on the following Sundays: 25 November & 16 December.
Funerals
will be celebrated either on the Saturday or on the Monday.
Mass for the Sick
will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca
on Tuesday 30th October, at 7.30 p.m.
The Columba Community
invites
you to join in praying for our dead in the 'thin place' of the Celtic Prayer Garden,
Muff with Mass for the Holy Souls on Tues 6th Nov (All Saints of Ireland) at 7:30pm
in St Canice's Oratory, Celtic Prayer Garden, Muff. Celebrant Fr Neal Carlin. All
Welcome.
St. Mary’s Hall Manager:
Danny Henderson Tel. 9361572
Buncrana Parish Draw
Week No 38, 21st October 2018
1st Prize €500 - Philomena Grant, Lisnakelly
Promoter: Parish Office
2nd Prize €300 - Niall Johnston, Muineagh
Promoter: Mary E Doherty
3rd Prize €150 - Bridget Hepper, Crana View
Promoter: Bridget Hepper
Bingo
Bingo on Friday & Sunday night at
9pm in St Mary’s Hall
Snowball: €4,000. Page 9 now Single Book
and Sheet €10.
Double Book and Sheets €15.
The Cinema
A Star is Born (15A) 130 mins
Sat 27th at 8.15pm, also Mon, Wed, Thurs at 8.15pm
Small Foot
Matinee today Sun 28th & Sun 4th at 3pm
Special Screening Tues 30th at 7pm (note
time!)
A Mother Brings Her Son To Be Shot (15A)
88Min
Bohemian Rhapsody (12A) 134 mins
Fri 2nd at 5pm also Mon-Thurs at 8.15pm
Community Corner
Inishowen Development Partnership are offering
FREE DIGITAL SKILLS FOR CITIZEN’S TRAINING (Internet, email, online shopping, Social
Media)– Places available for our Winter/Spring IT Courses. 5 weeks – 2 hours pw.
Places also available for Accredited Courses – QQI Level 3 Computer Literacy – 8
weeks – 2 hours pw, QQI Level 4 Computer Applications – 10 weeks – 2 hours pw .For
info contact Kathleen/Denis at 074 9322296 or E kathleen@inishowen.ie,
denis@inishowen.ie
Buncrana Christmas Lights ....COFFEE MORNING....O’FLAHERTYS BAR....Fri 2nd Nov 10am-2
pm. Please come along and support us and help “LIGHT UP” Buncrana.
YOGA with Joanne in the Tullyarvan Mill NEW Beginners 5-Week YOGA Course starting in the Tullyarvan
Mill on Thurs 8th of Nov @7:45-8:45pm. Booking is essential, text/call Joanne
on 086-3631341 to book your place. Course Cost €35. Ongoing Classes: Fri
6:30 -7:30pm Intermediate/Level 2 class. Sat 11am-12pm -
mixed level class, yoga experience necessary. Mon 5:45-6:30pm- mixed
level class, yoga experience necessary. Drop-in’s very welcome.
Inishowen Development Partnership Places still available for the remaining
weeks activities on our cross border older people’s project. Also as part of the
activities for the remainder of this year there will be a Tea dance in the Plaza,
Buncrana on Wed 12th Dec 12 – 3pm. Christmas Lunch is being provided with The Lily Rose
doing the catering. For more details and to book contact Mary at IDP on 086 6015085
Found a hearing aid near Westbrook bridge, contact the Parish Office 9361253.
Sliabh Sneacht Centre Yoga Classes. Starting Mon. 8th. Oct. Mixed
beginners 7.30 to 8.30pm. Men Only 8.30 to 9.30pm. with Cathy King.
Drumfries Walking Group meeting next Friday, 2nd. Oct. 10am at Ballyliffin Car
Park across from Ballyliffin Hotel we will do the Arda Walk, approx one hour with
light refreshments served afterwards. Everyone welcome, Dance Classes. John
& Breedge Gill, Jive & Waltz Foxtrot Wed night from 9 to 10.15pm. Craft
Fair will take place on the 25th
Nov. Any interested crafters please contact the centre to book a table or space.
Tel 074 93 61 742 Text: or email: admin@sliabhsneachtcentre.ie
Clonglash Snooker Club is holding its annual competition. €2
tickets are on sale, all proceeds are going to ‘Friends of Carndonagh Hospice’,
please support this worthy cause.
Termonbacca Day Retreat Thursday 8th Nov leaving the Lake of Shadows at 10am,
tel 9361403
Care Companion Service Reliable, Trustworthy &
experienced. Assistance with recreational activities, appointments, community events,
occasional respite for family carers. Tel Aileen 0872814686 in strictest confidence.
Maths tutor for honours or pass call 9362444/0872913186.
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 every Saturday,
all welcome. Register online at www.parkrun.ie. Coffee afterwards in the Fishermans
Wharf - 10% discount, see you there!
Ladies Keep Fit,
Tues & Thurs 6.15am & 10am in the Illies Golden Gloves Boxing Club, Lisfannon
Industrial Estate, suitable for all fitness levels €5 per person.
Zumba GOLD. Mondays and Fridays 10.30am @ The Plaza. Aimed at True BEGINNERS, Those new
to or returning to exercise, the older active adult. No experience required,
everyone
welcome. Contact Patricia: 0862694627
Ardaravan Clinic Are
you over 65 or under 65 and on Chronic Medications? If so you are likely eligible
for this winter’s Flu Vaccine. Now available walk-in clinics Mon
between 12pm-1pm and 4pm-5pm, Wed 12pm-1pm, Thurs12pm -1pm. Tel,
9361800.
Buncrana Chamber of Commerce are delighted to present an exciting Halloween event for
all little ghouls and goblins. On Wed 31st Oct from 3.15 pm - 5.15 pm, 23 chamber
businesses will take part in a Halloween hunt where little pumpkins and princesses
can visit for a treat. The map of the route will be available in local papers, participating
businesses and distributed in local schools. The hunt is just for fun and not a
competition but we encourage them to try and get to all 23 if they dare! A FREE
fun party will then be held in the plaza ballroom from 5.30 pm to 7 pm with disco,
bouncy castles and prizes for best dressed. Come join the spooky fun.
Coffee Morning -
Cups against Breast Cancer in Buncrana Fire Station on Sat 3rd Nov from 10am – 2pm
Buncrana Go Active Bridge
for beginners starting Wed 7th Nov at 7.30pm, in the Lake of Shadows
hotel, tel John 0870562188 or Mary 0860608588, please note date change.
Samaritans Helpline Call Free: 116 123, Text:
087 2609090.
Crana College - Calling all past pupils , parents and friends of Crana College.
Our Careers Department are
hosting a Role Model Day on Tues 20th Nov and we would love if you could join us
to share your career journey with our pupils. We want and need people from all walks
of life to talk to our students about what your job is like and how you got there.
This will be a relaxed informal event which we know you will enjoy. If you can make
yourself available for all or part of that day please contact Anne or Shirley on
9361113.
Halloween Disco in Desertegney (Parish) Community Hall on Wednesday 31st October
from 2-4pm. All primary and pre-school children welcome. Fantastic prizes for best
homemade costume. There will be a tuck shop, face painting, arts & crafts, refreshments
and a raffle on the day. Come along and support this annual community event.
Get the Grade English
tuition for Junior & Leaving Cert. Tel Mark 086 6655334/ 9322472.
Buncrana Children’s Charity - BIG BINGO in the Plaza on Thurs 25th Oct , doors open
7.30pm, spot prizes & raffle on the night, single book €15, double €20
Buncrana Medical Centre- Open Flu vaccination clinic is now finished. Flu vaccines
are still available by appointment. Please call 074 93 63611 to arrange appointment
with our Practice Nurse
McLaughlin & McLaughlin Funeral Directors, 16 Lower Main St, Buncrana,
Contact 0863086087 or 074 93 63666.
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, Back, or
Shoulder Pain & Sports Injuries. Call 086 075 3296 or on FB.
Slimming World Every Tues at 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel,
Men & Women Welcome. Tel 0860848705.
McCleans Cleaning Service carpet upholstery cleaning. window cleaning, all types
of cleaning undertaken, call 086 8480321/9322396.
AA if Alcohol is causing you problems in your life, we have meetings in Buncrana,
Sat 11.30am & Sun 8pm,St Teresa’s Room (behind The Oratory).
Blossom Holistic Therapies -
fully qualified in Indian head Massage, Reflexology, Fertility & Maternity reflexology & Full body massage, call
Tracey on 0860746586 or find me on FB.
Inish Pharmacy now
provide Flu Jab, No Appointment necessary tel 9362784.
Crib Festival: Would anyone be willing to lend a crib to Thornhill Ministries for their annual
Crib Festival (23 to 25 November)? If so, please contact the secretary. As it takes
time to organise the displays, it would be much appreciated if you could get in
touch fairly soon. Thank you.
