St. Mary’s Oratory
Mon 2nd Mass at 10am
Tue 3rd Mass at 10am
Wed 4th Mass at 10am
Thurs 5th John Duffy
Fri 6th Mass at 10am
Sat 7th Mass at 6.00pm
St. Mary’s Cockhill
Mon 2nd Kathleen Bradley (1st A)
Tues 3rd Betty McDaid
Wed 4th Mass at 7.30pm
Fri 6th Kathleen McKinney (MM)
Sat 7th Anthony Donaghey (1st A)
Star of the Sea
Thurs 5th Mass at 7.00pm
Deaths
Your Prayers are asked for
Theo Crossan
who died recently and for his family & friends saddened by their loss.
The Funeral Mass for the late
John O’Kane
will take place on Saturday 7th September at 12noon in St Mary’s Oratory.
Baptisms
We welcome into God’s family: Aideen McLaughlin, Jamie Patrick Mahon and Jack Michael Moore who were baptised recently.
March for Their Lives
Please join us for this CRUCIAL MARCH
at Custom House Square, Belfast, on September
7th at 2.00pm, to show our politicians that abortion is NOT IN OUR NAME! Mass will be celebrated
at St Patrick's Chapel, Donegal Street,
at 1pm. Coaches will be leaving from all over Ireland. For more info please
contact Precious Life on 048 9027 8484 email info@preciouslife.com
Children’s Newsletters
From this weekend on there is a children’s newsletter
available in the porch. It reflects the theme of the Sunday Gospel and contains
a variety of activities, drawings and colouring work which all can help enhance
the children’s understanding of the Liturgy of the day. They also provide an opportunity
for parents and family to talk about and explore the Sunday liturgy through the
week ahead, which you are encouraged to do with your children
A Thought... A different version of you exists in the mind of
each person who knows you.
Welcoming Father Neil McGoldrick
Father Neil McGoldrick, until now Parish Priest of Burt, Inch & Fahan, has
arrived with us to live in retirement in Desertegney. He is no stranger to this,
his native parish. We are glad that the renovations to the Parochial House at Castleross
are complete and we want to thank T & D Doherty (Shivey) Contractors
and Liam Baldrick Architect for all their work. While, in time and after
a good rest, Father McGoldrick will help out with Masses throughout the parish,
he is not a curate here (as Father Doherty and Father McGlinchey were previously).
He will not be available for Weddings or Funerals and we will all do our best to
respect his need for privacy. His will be a delightful presence amongst us. It will
be wonderful too to have the light on again in the Parochial House.
The New School Year
As the new
school year begins, many families will take pictures of their children in their
uniform at the front door on their first day back to (or of) school. We invite you
to use this tradition as an opportunity to pray together for your child or children
by saying the blessing below as they leave. At these milestone times, parents and
children alike can experience a variety of emotions but inviting God into such moments
can make them seem more exciting and joyful and less fearful and anxious. May God
bless all the pupils and staff of our Parish Family as they begin this new year.
Blessing at the Front Door for the First
Day of School
Heavenly Father,
as we close the door to our home to begin our journey, we ask you to bless (children’s
name/s) on their first day back to / of school. We ask you to open the doors of
new hope, new possibilities, new friendships and new learning for them. Bless their
teachers, their friends and all the staff of the school. Be with them in all they
will do this year. Protect them and keep them safe until they return through this
door to the home where they are cherished and loved.
We make this prayer through Christ our
Lord. Amen
Garden Fête - Thank You
The Buncrana Garden Fête 2019 has been an immense success due to the help and
support of a tremendous number of people, some of whom are mentioned herewith and
many of whom are anonymous. Those who baked and bought tickets, those who sold raffle
lines and secured sponsorship, those who helped in so many ways on the day itself
– to say nothing of those who turned out in overwhelming numbers to give their support
on the day. A great “thank you” to all concerned and to those in the Parish Office
and those who attended the meetings and who were in the eye of the storm. Hopefully,
such a lovely experience and expression of who we are as a Parish can be repeated
next year. Father Bradley
A special thanks to our sponsors: Callaghan’s Jewellers, Crossan Jeweller’s,
DK Beauty, Mac’s Newsagents, Bliss Hair & Beauty, Munchies Sweet Shop, Shoe
& Sports Store, McLaughlin’s Motor Factors, The Jewel Casket, Food for Thought,
Topline Fashions, Restex Beds and Furniture, Hegarty’s Home Interiors, Supervalu,
Beauty-House Bridgend, Abrakebabra, The Lily Rose, The Four Lanterns, Bloomin Marvellous,
Coyle’s Arrow, Supersavers, P.J. McDaid’s Plumbing, Buncrana Golf Club, Irwin Expert
Electrical, Ballyliffin Golf Club, The Candle Store, McGonagle Oil, The Inishowen
Gateway Hotel, Elaine’s An Siópa Gruaige, John Barr Fashion, Vogue Beauty, Grant’s
Butchers, Grant’s Bar, The Lunch Box, O’Flaherty’s Bar, McCallion’s Bar, The Excelsior
Bar, The Cottage Bar, The Atlantic Bar, Tank & Skinny’s Seaside, Tierney’s Chemist,
Star Bingo, Liam the Barber, The Lake of Shadow’s Hotel, Buncrana Pet Shop, Stationery
2000, General Stores (Jim), Junior Crossan, Buncrana Credit Union, The Irish Red
Cross, The Irish Army – Community Support Unit, Ursula McDaid, Magnus Environmental
& Safety Consultants, Lynch Bros Plant Hire, HML Plant Hire, Bradley Transport,
Liam Kelly Haulage, and a special thanks to Scoil Mhuire for their generous hospitality.
GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) Programme
This is a faith development programme
we will be running in the parish for First Years in the autumn term. We need adult
volunteers who will help with the delivery of the programme. No experience necessary as full training will be given.
All volunteers must be Garda Vetted so if interested, please contact the Parish
Office with your details.
Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine
Sat 28th Sept led by Bishop Donal McKeown. Stations of the Cross 2pm, Mass at
3pm, with Sacrament of the Sick. A bus will leave from St Mary’s Oratory at 7.45am,
calling at Bridgend & Burt. Contact Fr Patrick Lagan on 04871262894 or the Parish
Office 074 9361253
Catholic Grandparents Association
Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage September 8th 2019, Knock Shrine 2.30pm.
Everybody welcome to honour & thank Grandparents alive & dead for all they
have done for us down through the ages Chief Celebrant Bishop Kevin Doran, Bishop
of Elphin.
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
Readings for this Sunday
Eccles (Sir) 3:17-20, 28-29. The writer Ben Sirach
is an outstanding example of those hasidim (the ‘devout’) of Judaism. It
chimes perfectly with today’s gospel reading. With his help little islands of faith
would survive persecutions, and in them the teaching of Jesus 200 years later would
take root. “An attentive ear is the sage’s dream.”
Ps 67:4-7, 10-11, R/ v11.
Heb 12:18-19, 22-24. In contrast to the great and sometimes terrifying
signs of God’s presence in the Old Testament, in the New Testament Paul writes:
“what you have come to is nothing known to the senses…” By faith we live now in
“the city of the living God” in the company of the millions of saints and angels.
Lk 14:1, 7-14. This reading harks back to the Sermon on the Mount:
Blessed are the poor…… We who are comfortable must care for the poor among as our
brothers and sisters
St Mary’s Hall & Buncrana Cinema
Tel 074 9361572
Buncrana Parish Draw - Week 29, 25th August 2019
1st Prize: €500 - Sharon McClogan, The Woods
Promoter: Susan Fletcher
2nd Prize: €300 - Annemarie Doherty, Linsfort
Promoter: Annemarie Doherty
3rd Prize €150 - Marie Henderson, Marian Park
Promoter: Marie Henderson
Bingo on Friday & Sunday night at 9pm in St Mary’s Hall. 12 Page Book, Single
€11 Double €17, Snowball €6,250
St Mary’s Hall Saturday Night Dance
Dancing on Sat 31st to Country Rose & Sat 7th Sept to A.J Country
The Cinema
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, (18’s) 161mins
Saturday 31st 8.15pm, Monday To Thursday 8.15pm
Horrible Histories, (PG) 92mins
Matinee Sunday 1st 3pm
IT chapter 2 (16’s) 169mins
Friday 6th 5pm. ALSO LATE SHOWING Friday 6th 11pm plus Saturday & Monday to Thursday 8.15pm
Dora & The Lost City Of Gold PG 122mins
Matinee Sunday 8th 3pm
Also taking bookings for Children’s Parties with Bouncy Castles, Food & Matinee - Contact 0862296642.
Community Corner
Ceili in Cockhill School Hall of Friday 6th Sept, dancing from 9-12pm, Music by Martin, Adm €5 including
supper. All welcome.
Salon 19 - We are OPEN!!! From now I will be
working from my new premises. Salon 19, 19 Roadside (redrow). Pop in and say hello!
tel 0860608586. Thank you for your continued support and custom, I look forward
to welcoming you to the new salon, New customers welcome!!. Annette
SCCI Community Employment require a General Operative
for work at Dunree Fort. Duties include, grass cutting, painting, general maintenance
etc. Please contact David Healey on 0749361264 for more information.
Church of Ireland
On Sun 8th
Sept at 7pm you are invited to join with the people of the Church of Ireland parish of St
Mura’s Fahan to celebrate 70 years since the installation and dedication of an Evie Hone stained
glass window in the church. The window tells a story of St Elizabeth of Hungary
and we would be delighted if you could join us at the service to help us celebrate
this beautiful artwork. Please bring your family/ friends/congregation.
SVP St. Mary’s Conference urgently require help
with their collections after all Masses in Cockhill & Desertegney contact Fiona
on 0863517177 or any member.
Scoil Naomh Padraig, Drumfries
Part-time secretary
required for 10 hours per week. Letter of application and C.V to: Chairperson, Scoil
Naomh Padraig, Drumfries, no later than 3pm on Thurs 12th Sept 2019.
Dunree Yoga Centre
Tue 3rd Sept 10.30am-8pm men's yoga
class, Thurs 5th Sept 7pm Beginners, 8.30pm more experienced. Yoga teacher training starting Sept with
Anne Marie McGlinchey, for more info contact 0868196636 or 9361817.
Padre Pio Sunday, coach leaving McGonagle’s shop on
Sun 22nd Sept at 8am, to book call 9362480 or 0863218888.
The Annual Vincentian SVP Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sat
14th Sept. To book your place on the bus contact Fiona 0863517177 or Vincent’s shop
on 9361264, members and non members welcome.
Buncrana Pantomime Society are holding a meeting
in Scoil Iosagain on Monday 9th September @8.30pm to recruit a cast for this years
Pantomime Production. Men & Women aged 15+ are welcome. Anyone interested in
taking part in any capacity e.g. (on stage, back stage, catering or children supervision)
please attend this meeting. Vetting forms will be available on the night. Please
come along and support your community, a great way to pass the winter nights. Looking
forward to seeing you there!
Buncrana Parent & Toddler’s will re-open on Wednesday
4th & Thursday 5th September from 10am - 12noon in St Mary’s hall, €4 per family,
everyone welcome.
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
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 who is unemployed and A Lone Parent, A Carer,
On a Disability payment or a stay at home mother? People 1st in conjunction
with The WISE Project are running FREE courses in First Aid, Child First Aid, Customer
Service Training etc. to any lady eligible for The WISE Project. Terms& conditions
apply. 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 Contact Penny 086 145 2252.
Roisin Doherty - Behaviour Consultant providing advice & strategies to parents of children from 2-12 years of
age on issues surrounding sleeping, eating, toileting & behaviour. Tel 0894511432.
Medugorje Pilgrims from Buncrana PLEASE NOTE TRAVEL
CHANGES FOR MEDUGORJE PILGRIMAGE. Departure date is now Thurs 26th Sept, returning
3rd Oct, travelling via Knock Airport with a courtesy coach provided, cost £579
or €725 pps, half board in Hotel Tomato. Immediate booking advised contact
Marie Furey 9361625 or Paddy Doherty 087 9277428.
Owen McDaid Bus Hire buses going to Crana College and Scoil
Mhuire, and all National Schools. Contact Owen 086 3256489 or Shirley 087 9639799
for more info.
Sliabh Sneacht Centre
Drumfries Walking Group takes place every Friday.
Next Friday, 6th. Sept 10.00am. Meeting at Ned’s Point Car Park. Light refreshments
served. New walkers welcome. Music Box:- Bernie Doherty Singing and guitar lessons
starting Tues. 3rd Sept, Improvers Guitar lessons 4pm - 5pm. Singing lessons 5pm
- 6pm. Improvers Guitar lessons 6pm - 7pm.
Yoga by Cathy King New Classes
Chair Yoga - Starting Tues 3rd Sept. at 12 noon.
Mixed Vinyasa Flow Yoga:-
Starting Tues 3rd Sept. at 7.15pm.
Men only Yoga:- Starting Tues 3rd
Sept. at 8.30pm.
Kids Yoga:-Starting Thurs 5th Sept. Four to Eight year old
at 4pm and Nine to Thirteen year old at 5pm
Fit Hub will be opening in Sept, a group exercise class for
men, women and children of all ages and abilities, including Zumba, Balls &
Bells, Dance fit, Yoga and much more. For more info contact Tricia on 0862694627
or email: tricia.fithub@gmail.com
Scoil Trad Bhun Cranncha. Traditional music lessons on bodhrán, tin-whistle, fiddle, accordion etc.
Ages 7+. Registration on Wed Sep 11th at 6pm in Buncrana Youth Club,
Castle Ave. For information contact: Liz Doherty/Jim Woods on 087 2873059/087 4186082.
Inishowen Draughts Club are running a tournament
starting Tuesday 3rd Sept at 8.30pm in the Foot Inn Burnfoot for seven weeks. All
welcome
John & Jean Dancing Classes Social Dancing, 2 Hand
Dancing, Modern & Old Time Dancing in the Strand Hotel, Ballyliffin every T.uesday
night at 8.30pm, also The Community Centre, Burnfoot, every Sunday night at 9.00pm,
bring a partner, beginners & improvers welcome, tel 0868763970.
Beginners Pilates Course starts on Tuesday 17 Sept at 8pm, Any Questions
text or call Claire 086 3811632. Please bring a mat. Intermediates classes resume
Monday 9 Sept at 7pm.Tuesday 10 Sept at 7pm, Wed 11 Sept at 10am and 7pm.
Buncrana Youth Club - Date for diary. Sunday the 8th Sept
2019 @ 3pm 50th anniversary of the official opening of Buncrana Boys Club. 074 93 61594.
McClean’s Cleaning Service carpet upholstery cleaning,
window cleaning, power washing, and all types of cleaning undertaken, call 0868480321/
9322396.
Westbrook House Bed & Breakfast open all year round, guest review for 2018 was 9.5, contact Mary Margaret
on 9361067 or 0862104662.
William Grant & Company, Westend, Buncrana; we are here for all your financial requirements and advice:
Investments, Pensions, Life Insurance, General Insurance, Property sales & Valuations,
phone our office at 074 9363500 and we will be happy to assist you, don’t put it
off.
Shaun Porter Gardening Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, weeding & general tidy of
your garden. Certificates in Horticulture. Contact 0863286011 or Facebook Shaun
Porter Gardening.
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.
Painting Services commercial, industrial, domestic, also wall repairing and power washing,
for a free estimate call Paul Devlin on 086 2346479.
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.
Inishowen Injury Clinic - Cahir McLaughlin
NMT Treatment of Neck, Back, or Shoulder Pain & Sports Injuries. Call 0860753296
or FB.
