Buncrana Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 20th January 2019 | Second 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

Visit of the Statue of Our Lady Of Fatima

On 11 January 2017, in what was the centenary year of the apparition of Our Lady at Fatima, Pope Francis blessed a number of pilgrim statues which have been travelling the world ever since. One of these statues will visit Inishowen, coming to Buncrana on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd January. The brief details of the visit are as follows:
St. Mary’s Church, Cockhill, Buncrana Tuesday 22nd January at 7.30pm - Welcoming Mass of Centennial Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, followed by Public Veneration and Exposition of Blessed Sacrament until 12 midnight. All are welcome to come and join in this time of prayer and reparation

St. Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana Wednesday 23rd January at 9.45am Talk will be given by Brother of Alliance of the Two Hearts on Fatima and Consecration of Family.

Mass 10.00am Consecration of Parish and Families to the Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary, followed by Enrolment in the Brown Scapular.

The initiative is being organised by the Association of the Two Hearts (The Sacred Heart of Jesus & The Immaculate Heart of Mary). This is a beautiful opportunity for prayer and the blessing of families and individuals (with the Blessing of the Brown Scapular) and the

consecration of the parish. All are welcome.

Pope Francis - A Man of His Word

There will be a showing of the documentary ‘Pope Francis - A Man of His Word’ in St Teresa’s Room (behind The Oratory) at 7.30pm on Thursday 24th January. This is a co-production with the Vatican that presents Pope Francis’ words & gestures in different parts of the world.

Lenten Station Masses

During Lent 2019, we will resume again our Station Masses throughout the parish. Stations will be available on the Monday and Tuesday evenings of Lent. Some areas are already booked, however if you wish to have a Station Mass please contact the Parish Office for further information. Thank you.

Two New Youth Choirs - Update

Learn new music and art, and experience the beauty and faith that lie behind all the music being sung/played. Singers and instrumentalists are all welcome. The classes/practices will be free of charge. To book your place on this exciting weekly venture starting very shortly, call Maria on 0861520647 or the Parish Office on 9361253. Younger Classes: St Teresa’s Room (beneath The Oratory), Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm. Older Classes: St Teresa’s Room (beneath The Oratory), Thursdays 4.30-5.30pm, all ages are welcome to get in touch.

Parish Meeting for Couples Getting Married in 2019

I am inviting all couples from this parish or getting married in this parish during 2019 to a special meeting which will take place in The Sliabh Sneacht Centre, Drumfries on Sunday 10 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

Readings for Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 62:1-5. This reading of 500 BC merits close attention. The exiles returning to a ruined Jerusalem are encouraged with the promise of 'integrity' and 'salvation', not of a return to riches and power. In the future they will be called by new names - 'the wedded' and 'God's delight'. God will rejoice in them as his bride? See now how for St John the marriage feast of Cana just had to be 'the first of the signs given by Jesus'.

Ps 95. "O sing a new song to the Lord'.

1 Cor 12:4-11. The Spirit is the source of many different gifts in the Church, but also of the deep unity of the people of God.

Last week’s collection

was €4,980 we also received two donation’s of €500 & €250

Sincere Thanks.

Masses

St. Mary’s Oratory

Mon 21st Thanksgiving Mass

Tue 22nd Special Intention

Wed 23rd Consecration of the Parish

and Family to the

Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary.

Thurs 24th Paudie Taylor

Fri 25th Thanksgiving Mass

Sat 26th John McLaughlin (10th A)

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 22nd Betty O’Donnell (Née Grant)

Tues 22nd Welcoming Mass of

Centennial Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima

Wed 23rd Special Intention

Fri 25th Terrence Burns (1st A)

Sat 26th Danny O’Brien (1st A)

Star of the Sea

Sun 20th Special Intention

Thurs 24th (7.00pm) Cecelia O’Donnell

Baptisms

We welcome into God’s family

Noah Stephen King

who was baptised recently.

Deaths

Your Prayers are asked for

Rosemary McDaid & Kieran Henderson

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

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 or you can add your name & time on the book in the

Adoration Chapel:

Sunday 2-3pm & 8-9pm.

Monday 1-2pm & 2-3pm.

Wednesday 9-10am, 12-1pm.

Thursday 9-10am.

Friday 1-2pm.

Saturday 6-7am, 5-6pm, 6-7pm, 8-9pm & 9-10pm. Thank you.

Rosary for Priests, Please come and join us in our Rosary to pray for vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life. Three Rosaries are prayed each Tuesday

between 1pm & 2pm in the Adoration Chapel. Everyone Welcome.

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

Do This In Memory

Due to the Do This In Memory of me program, there will be no funerals on Sunday 27th January 2019.

A Thought......... If you're over thirty, you were alive before every dog in the world.

Week 50, 13th January 2019

1st Prize €500 - Charolette Murphy, Marian Park

Promoter: Marie Deehan

2nd Prize €300 - Liam & Conor Duncan, St Columba’s Ave

Promoter: Helen Doherty

3rd Prize €150 - Sheridan Family, Drumfad

Promoter: Marie Deehan

Bingo

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

Snowball: €4,550. Page 9 now Single Book and Sheet €10.

Double Book and Sheets €15.

Bingo Friday and Sunday night as usual this week.

Buncrana Pantomime Society

presents

 “The Adventures Of Lorenzo”

Sunday 27th January - Saturday 9th February

St Mary’s Hall, Buncrana @ 8pm.

No show Friday or Sunday nights

(Monday 28th till Thursday 31st all seats €8) all other shows €10.

Matinees - Sunday 27th Jan, 3rd Feb and Saturday 9th February @ 3pm, €6 all seats.

Booking essential for all performances including matinees.

Telephone 083 4128838 or 083 4065800 between 12 - 2pm and 6-7pm.

Booking office opens Saturday 19th January.

A great nights entertainment guaranteed.

Cinema will re-open on Friday 16th February 2019

Parish Draw - Extra Prizes €100 - Geraldine Gill, Castle Ave, promoter Majorie Doherty. €100 - Anne Hone, Knockalla Drive, Promoter Marie Henderson. €100 - Matthew & Charlie Doherty, Aghilly, Promoter Mary McCallion. €100 - Philip McDaid, Druminor, Promoter Bernadette Gallagher. €100 - Jean O’Flaherty, Main St, Promoter Mary McGonagle.

Society of Saint Vincent De Paul the members of the SVP conferences in Buncrana, would like to thank most sincerely all those who donated or assisted the members in any way with their work in the community over the Christmas Period.

Maths tutor for honours or pass call 9362444 / 0872913186.

St Oran’s NS Cockhill, enrolment forms are available from the school reception for the September 2019 intake.

YOGA Classes in the Tullyarvan Mill, NEW Beginners 5-Week YOGA Course beginning Thurs 24th Jan @ 7:45-8:45pm. NEW Men's ONLY 5-Week YOGA Course beginning Wed 30th Jan @8:30-9:30pm. Booking is essential, text/call Joanne Cullen on 0863631341 to book a place. PLEASE NOTE: Weekly classes in the Mill run every Mon - 5:45-6:30pm (Deep stretch/Advanced Beginner), Fri 6:30-7:30pm (Intermediate Flow) & Sat 11-12noon (Advanced Beginner). Everybody welcome!

Enrolment for Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha has now open for Sept 19, please call to the school office at Castle Avenue, tel 074 93 61988 info.

Donegal Hospice are offering bereavement Support, call 0894402787 for further details.

Scoil Naomh Padraig, Drumfries. Enrolment is now open for Junior Infants starting school in Sept 2019. You can collect an enrolment form from the school office or print one off from the school website (https://drumfriesns.scoilnet.ie/blog), Forms to be returned by Fri 22nd Feb.

Scoil Naomh Iósaf, Illies, Buncrana. Tel: 074 9362212. ENROLMENT for the 2019/2020 School Year will commence from Monday 21st January 2019. Forms can be obtained from the School Office. Please bring your child’s PPS number, birth certificate and baptismal cert.

Enrolment for Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha has now opened! To enrol your child for September 2019, please call to the school office at Castle Avenue, Buncrana or phone the school on 074 93 61988 for further information. If you missed Open Night and would like to visit the school we'd be happy to meet with you. Meanwhile, feel free to browse our newly designed school website at www.gaelscoilbhuncranncha.ie or our facebook page at Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha. Tús maith leath na hoibre!

Donegal Kinesiology: Kinesiology can help with a wide variety of modern day health problems, including.......all gut related issues (bloating/IBS/reflux/food intolerance), vitamin & mineral deficiencies, fatigue, insomnia, immune boosting, hormone balancing, depression, stress/anxiety, metal/chemical toxicity and much more....Suitable for all ages.....For an appointment contact Sharon on 087 6563263 or contact via Facebook: Donegal Kinesiology

Scoil Íosagáin Enrolment Forms for Sept 2019 now available from School Reception. Completed forms should be returned to the school reception. In the event of oversubscription, older children will be prioritised. For info call 074 9362450.

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.

Sliabh Sneacht Centre NEW COURSE:- Introduction to Computers Stage 2. Starting Beginning of Feb. Time and date to be confirmed. NEW COURSE:- Fundamentals of Sport….Every Mon eve from 4 to 5 pm ( Football, Hurling, Soccer… etc.) Dance Classes. John & Bredge Gill dance classes Jive, Waltz & Foxtrot every Wed night from 9 to 10.15pm. Yoga For Kids. Thursdays 4-8 year olds from 4 to 5pm and 9-12 year olds from 5 to 6pm. Chair Based Yoga. Mondays at 11.30am with Cathy King. Yoga Classes. Every Mon Evening. Mixed class 7.30 to 8.30pm… Men Only 8.30 to 9.30pm. with Cathy King. 2pm to 5pm. Drumfries Walking Group next Friday, 25th Jan 10.00am. Meeting at Shore Front car park across from Swimming Pool, light refreshments served afterwards. Everyone welcome. Contact us for more info: 07493 61742 Text: or E: admin@sliabhsneachtcentre.ie

The Plaza Dancing & Jiving Classes Kids Jiving & line dancing, 4.14pm - 5.15pm beginning Mon 21st Jan; Tuesday morning Line dancing, 10.30am - 11.30am beginning 22nd Jan; Wednesday evening Beginners Line dancing, 7.00pm - 8.00pm beginning 23rd Jan; Beginners & advances Jiving classes, 9.15pm - 10.125pm, beginning 23rd Jan.

Coat found over Christmas period containing car keys and a few other bits. Please contact 0044 74 0201 2121 for info

Lost Gold chain & cross of sentimental value, lose before Christmas in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, please contact the Parish Office.

Samaritans Helpline Call Free: 116 123, Text: 087 2609090.

St Vincent de Paul helpline number 0831114449, please call if you need assistance.

Céili in Cockhill Hall on Friday 1st Feb from 9pm - 12 midnight, music by Martin Dugan, admin €5 including supper, all welcome.

The North Pole Bar food served Fri, Sat & Sun evening from 5-9pm, tel 9361349/0862001923

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

McLaughlin & McLaughlin Funeral Directors, 16 Lower Main St, tel 0863086087 / 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.

Are you suffering from loneliness and in need of emotional support? GROW confidential support group meets every Tues in IDP centre Buncrana at 7.30pm. For info 074 9161628 / 086770 2860.

McCleans Cleaning Service carpet upholstery cleaning, window cleaning, power washing, and all types of cleaning undertaken, call 086 8480321 / 074 9322396.

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

Inishowen Development Partnership Social Prescribing helps support people make connections in their local area to enhance their general health and wellbeing. For info on this HSE funded programme tel Carmel - 0860406950 E: carmel@inishowen.ie