St Patrick’s Night Thanksgiving Parish Supper & Dance
This year again, the Parish will host a special Supper
and Dance in The Inishowen Gateway Hotel on St Patrick’s Night. Supper will be served
around 8pm and a dance will follow. The evening is free of charge – this is the
parish acknowledging the support of so many people in so many ways.
It is hoped that amongst those there will be (in no particular
order): Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Flower Arrangers, Church Cleaners, Parish
Finance Committee, Adoration Committee, Parish Staff, Community Employment Scheme,
Counters, Altar Servers, Collectors, SVdP, Legion of Mary, Parish Pastoral Council,
Children’s Adoration, SpREd, Members of Boards of Management, Grotto Carers, Flower
Festival Committee & Volunteers, Baptism Preparation Group, Parish Draw Promoters,
Choir groups, Pope John Paul II Candidates, Parent Representatives and Parish Coordinators
for the Do This In Memory Program, Catechists, together with spouses,
parents and/or other family members.
Due to space considerations, we are limited to 300 people.
To facilitate organisation of food etc, please collect
tickets (free-of-charge) from the Parish Office (available on a first-come-first-served
basis). Again, the details are:
Inishowen Gateway Hotel – St Patrick’s Night –
Supper & Dance – 8pm
Father
Bradley
Beloved Disciples:
A 6-week DVD course for over-55s to explore the wisdom
and experience of their faith will be held on Wednesday mornings during Lent in
St Teresa’s Room. Beginning on Wed 13th March from 10:45am – 12:30pm. Tea/Coffee
included. Spaces are limited so pre-registration is essential. (This course will
be run again during the year, so if it doesn’t suit at the moment, there will be
an opportunity to participate at a later time.)
To register, please ring Máire on 0867853726, or call
into St Teresa’s Room during office hours.
St Patrick’s Day Second Collection
There
will be a second collection on St Patrick’s day, please use the two collection envelopes
provided in your box.
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.
Cursillio
There
will be a Cursillio group meeting on Thursday 7th March in
St Teresa’s
room at 8.15pm, everyone welcome.
Last week’s collection was €4,896 - Sincere Thanks
Masses
St. Mary’s Oratory
Mon 4th Terence
Porter
Tue 5th Mass
at 10am
Wed 6th Ash Wednesday (please see Mass
times)
Thur 7th Mass
at 10am
Fri 8th Bernard
Doherty
Sat 9th Patrick
Kelly (1st A)
St. Mary’s Cockhill
Mon 4th Mae
Deery
Tues 5th Rose
McLaughlin & James Doherty
Wed 6th James
Longwill (30th A)
Ash Wednesday (please see Mass times
)
Fri 8th Mass
at 7.30pm
Sat 9th Mass
at 7.30pm
Star of the Sea
Thurs 7th Mass
at 7pm
Sun 10th Mass
at 10am
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
(except for when there is a Station Mass, notice will be given)
Stations of the Cross during Lent
Will take place after : 10am Mass in the Oratory every weekday,
7.00pm Mass in Desertegney on Thursday’s &
7.30pm Mass in Cockhill on Friday’s.
Lenten Station Masses
Will begin on Monday 11th March in the following home:
Ronan & Aisling Bradley, 46 Cloncool Park, Area 6,
which also includes: Cockhill Road, Red Row, Crana View,
Kearney’s Pass & Cockhill Park. Confessions from 7.30pm & Mass at 8pm.
Ceremony Of Light
Will take place on Thursday 7th March at 7.30pm in
St Mary’s Oratory for Scoil Iosagain children who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Deaths
Your Prayers are asked for Willie Fullerton & Barry O’Loughlin who died recently and for their family and friends
saddened by their loss
Baptisms
We welcome into God’s family Jack Finbar O’Loughlin, Amelia Grace Doherty Gill who were baptised recently.
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.
Scripture Prayer Group would you like to join us during the Lenten season for
our scripture prayer we 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
Skip at Cockhill Graveyard
We are
kindly asking people to refrain from dumping household waste in the skip at Cockhill
Graveyard, this skip is NOT for household waste.
One Day Retreat to Termonbacca on Thursday 21st March , bus
leaving the Lake of Shadows at 10am, call 9361403
Readings for this week
Eccles (Sir) 27:4-7. One’s words flow from what is in one’s heart. Bad language, bad
talks, hate-filled speech show a corrupted mind. Rotten trees produce bad fruit.
1 Cor 15:54-58. “Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting?” The Law of the
Old Testament taught us our faults before God. But Christ has given us the means
of putting sin and death behind us. “Keep on working at the Lord’s work always.”
St. Mary’s Hall Manager:
Danny Henderson Tel. 9361572
Buncrana Parish Draw
Week 3, 24th February 2019
1st Prize €500 - Charlie Baldrick, Stragill
Promoter: Mrs Melrose
2nd Prize €300 - Claire Gallivan, Marian Park
Promoter: Marie Henderson
3rd Prize €150 - Sean & Anne Bradley, Umricam
Promoter: Majorie Doherty
Bingo
Bingo on Friday & Sunday night at
9pm in St Mary’s Hall
Snowball: €4,900. Page 9 now Single Book
and Sheet €10.
Double Book and Sheets €15.
The Cinema
Instant Family (12A) 120 min
Sat 2nd 8.15pm also Mon-Thur at 8.15pm
Matinee today Sun 3rd at 3pm
Green Book (12A) 129 min
Fri 8th at 5pm, Mon to Thurs at 8.15pm
The Lego Movie 2 (gen) 107 min
Matinee Sun 10th at 3pm
Community Corner
Bingo night on Thursday March 7th in Halfway House in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital
& CMRF. Doors open at 7.30. Eyes down 8.30. Spots prizes and raffle on the night.
€1000 on last house. All welcome. Please support
St Patrick’s Day Buncrana Our Parade will take place Sunday 17th March at 3pm, The
Committee are appealing to Fancy Dress, All Schools, Scouts, Any Community Group,
Business Sector, Sports Clubs, Vintage Cars & Machinery, to participate in our
National Day. Prizes in all categories.
YOGA Classes at the Tullyarvan Mill New 5 week Saturday Beginners YOGA
Course commencing Saturday 9th March, 9:45-10:45am NEW 5-Week MEN ONLY
Evening Yoga Course commencing Wed 13 March, 8:30-9:30pm NEW 5-Week Beginners YOGA Course beginning
Thurs 7th of March, 7:45-8:45pm (this course is now fully booked) Call/Text Joanne
Cullen on 086-3631341 to book your place or find out more information
Enrolment for Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha To
enrol for Sept 2019, please call to the school office at Castle Avenue, tel 93 61988,
visit www.gaelscoilbhuncranncha.ie or our FB page. Tús maith leath na hoibre!
Scoil Naomh Iósaf,
Illies. Tel: 9362212 ENROLMENT 2019/2020 School
Year can be obtained from the School Office. Please bring your child’s PPS number,
birth certificate and baptismal certificate.
Inishowen Jiu-Jitsu Rilion
Gracie Ireland Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu now available in Buncrana. Learn the world’s
best martial art in a local club, suitable for Males and Females of all ages, &
ability. No experience necessary - first class is free. Classes every Thurs, Kids
7pm, Adults 8pm, and Sat mornings, Kids 10am, Adults 11am. All classes held in Senshi
Martial Arts Academy at Umricam filling station. Contact John on 00447597313759,
or find us on FB and Messenger. Rilion Gracie Ireland Inishowen. @inishowenbjj www.riliongracieireland.com
Sliabh Sneacht Centre - Youth Club Coffee Morning:- Sunday 3rd March in aid of
Carndonagh Hospice 10am to 2pm. New Saturday Morning Schedule:- Active Kids Club
& Mixed Yoga Class every Sat 9.30-10.30 am. Fundamentals of Sport -
Mon 4 to 5 pm. Maca Movements. Dance Classes. John & Bredge Wed
9 to 10.15pm. Yoga For Kids Thurs 4-8 year olds 4-5pm & 9-12 year olds
from 5-6pm. Chair Based Yoga Mon 11.30am. Yoga Classes - Mon Mixed
class 7.30 to 8.30pm, Men Only 8.30 to 9.30pm Drumfries Walking Group Fri,
8th March 10.00am. Meeting at Sliabh Sneacht Centre. Everyone welcome. Contact us:
074 93 61742 E: admin@sliabhsneachtcentre.ie
Samaritans Helpline Call Free: 116 123, Text:
087 2609090.
Maths tutor for honours or pass call 9362444 / 0872913186
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 apt contact Sharon on 087 6563263 or via FB: Donegal Kinesiology
Scoil Íosagáin Enrolment Forms for Sept 2019 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.
Are you A Woman looking to go back into Employment? WISE is a FREE program open
to women of all ages who are currently not working or who are in receipt of social
welfare payments that are not classified as ‘Jobseeker’ payments. People
1st in conjunction with The WISE Project can help you with the following-Dedicated
Personal Employment Advisor, Advice & Assistance with CV & Interview Techniques,
Job Applications and much more. WISE is Co funded by The Irish Government &
The European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion
& Learning 2014-2020. To Check eligibility call Penny 086 145 2252.
Slimming World Every Tues at 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel,
Men & Women welcome. Tel 0860848705
English Tutor Get
the grade for Junior & Leaving Cert. Tel Mark 086 6655334/ 9322472.
Donegal Hospice are offering bereavement Support, call 0894402787
for further details.
We’re Moving!!! We are very excited to announce Annette’s Hair Salon will
be relocating to our new premises at 19 Roadside, Buncrana in March under the new
name, Salon 19. We look forward to seeing you in the salon soon. Tel:0860608586
or 9361591.
Designer Homes Exhibition Sat 9th & Sun 10th March 2019 from 11am–5pm at the
Halfway House, Burnfoot, Adm: Adults €5 kids go free.
i C.A.R.E. Food Academy would
like to invite children from the ages of 8 – 12 to participate in cookery classes.
Items covered in the classes are making sandwiches, salads, baking, skills in using
knives, whisks, baking utensils, pasta making all in a fun environment. Classes
will begin on Tuesday 5th March from 3.30-5.00. Cost for a 6 week block is €55 and
this includes ingredients. Places are limited so plenty of attention will be given
to each child. Please register i.C.A.R.E. Tel 086081200/0749362226 or email centremanager@icare.ie
Donegal Hearing Clinics on Fri 15th March 10.30-3pm, booking by appointment on
074 938 5758.The following clinic will be 28th March 9.30-3pm
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).
A Thought....... Lent is a time when I determine which addictions I might still
have some control over.
Westbrook House Bed & Breakfast open all year
round, guest review for 2018 was 9.5, contact Mary Margaret on 9361067 or 0862104662.
Swilly Gardening will have first meeting of 2019 in Anglers Centre at 8pm on
Mon 18th March. Guest speaker is Horticulturist Connor Gallinagh. All welcome, tel
0863573145 for further info
Line Dancing in Cockhill Hall on Wednesday from 8.15pm, Jiving at
9.15pm. Line dancing in St Mary’s Hall Tues 10.30am –11.30am. Dances
at
Cockhill Community Hall, Sat 2nd March, Eamon Callaghan 10pm - 1am, Sat 9th March
Cool Country Desertegney Hall Kids Jiving and Line dancing, beginning
Mon 25th Feb 4:30 - 5.30pm. Contact 0862296642 for more info.
The North Pole Drumfries open all weekend for Bar Food & daily specials, also
12.30pm – 9pm on Sundays, tel 9361349/0862001923.
McLaughlin & McLaughlin Funeral Directors, 16 Lower Main St, tel 0863086087
/ 074 93 63666.
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.
Inishowen Injury Clinic - Cahir McLaughlin N.M.T. Treatment of Neck, Back, or
Shoulder Pain & Sports Injuries. Call 086 075 3296 or on FB.
Painting Services commercial,
industrial, domestic, also wall repairing and power washing, for a free estimate
call Paul Devlin on 086 2346479.
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
SCCI Community Employment Vacancies Local Community Employment Scheme require
1 Grounds person for local Football Club, and a community centre Caretaker. Please
call 0749361264 for details.
Breedge & John's Dance Class Tullyarvan mill Monday night 9 to 10 PM,
Sliabh sneacht centre wed night 9 to 10 PM - dances include Jive, quickstep, waltz,
foxtrot, Beginners always welcome.
Drumfries Youth Club Coffee Morning on Sun 3rd March
from 10am - 2pm to raise funds for Carndonagh Hospice. In memory of the late Denis
'Reilly' Doherty. Everyone welcome.
Poker Classic, Illies Community Centre Drumindoire, Fri. 8th March
8.30pm €30 entrance €10 top up. Everyone welcome 18+ Proceeds to community centre.
St Vincent de Paul helpline number 0831114449.
Lent
is a time when I determine which addictions I might still have some control over.
