Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Maureen farren
As a
parish, we congratulate Mrs Maureen Farren, Grianan Park, as she celebrates her
100th Birthday today, 8 September. Her birthday also coincides with the celebration
of Our Lady’s Birthday, an appropriate coincidence for someone so faithful as Maureen.
In recognition of her tremendous contribution to the life of this parish and further
afield through her continued commitment to young people and adults with special
needs in SpREd and through her commitment to St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society,
Pope Francis has awarded Maureen the Benemerenti Medal. The Benemerenti Medal (meaning
“well earned”) is awarded by the Pope for dedicated service to the Catholic Church.
In Maureen’s case, it certainly has been “well earned”. This is a great blessing
for her and for the parish which benefits also from her daily Holy Hour in the Adoration
chapel each morning, and attendance at Mass here each day. Maureen will be invested
with the insignia at 9.00am Mass in St Mary’s Oratory. We warmly congratulate Maureen
and wish her many more years of health and contentment.
Alpha Course
The Alpha
course is a course which seeks to introduce the basics of the Christian
faith through a series of talks on video and discussions. It is described by its
organisers as "an opportunity to explore the meaning of life". An interdenominational
group is organising this course in The Exchange in Buncrana on Tuesday nights from
24 September – 3 December. The evenings will start with tea/coffee and dessert at
7.30pm. The course will then start at 8pm and will run until 9pm. The course is
free. EVERYONE welcome. See Facebook page ‘Alpha Buncrana’ for more details.
Buncrana Youth Club Celebrating 50 Years
We warmly
congratulate the Management and Members of Buncrana Youth Club who celebrate the
Golden Jubilee of the Club this weekend. We wish them continued success and achievement
Sick Visitation
Fr Bradley
will visit the sick in his care as follows:
Wednesday 11th September in the afternoon in the Town areas, Trillick, Lisnakelly
& Cockhill Road.
Thursday 12th September in the afternoon in Hilltown, Ballymagan, The Rock, Corvin,
Gortleck & Glebe, Pillar park & Slavery.
Readings for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wis 9:13-18. This reading is directly opposed to the culture/philosophy of Postmodernism,
everywhere in vogue today, Out Creator is the foundation of all being and as such
His intentions would be utterly unknowable to Man, flawed as he is, had he not revealed
them and left us the Holy Spirit to guide us. “Thus have the paths of those on earth
been straightened and men been taught what pleases you, and saved, by Wisdom.”
Ps 89:3-6, 12-14, 17 r/ v 1. “I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything
I have learnt from my Father….” (Jn 15.15 and today’s gospel acclamation)
Phm 9-10. This short letter to the owner of the converted slave Onesimus, who had robbed
him and fled, reveals the warm heart of St Paul, former implacable enemy of Christians.
‘The leaven of gospel love is hidden away in the dough of a pagan society.’
Lk 14:25-33. It is common sense to estimate requirements for any proposed enterprise. Becoming
a Christian is no different. It means being prepared to put God before everything.
And ‘everything’ here means ‘everything’. It includes not just possessions but even
family ties. Anything else leads to failure and could make us look foolish.
October Stations
Bookings
are being taken for the Stations for this coming October. If you would like to have a Station Mass in your
home and to find out more information, please contact the Parish Office on 074 93
61253
Masses
St. Mary’s Oratory
Mon 9th Anthony
McLaughlin (2nd A)
Tue 10th Special
Intention
Wed 11th Special
Intention
Thurs 12th Frank
Doherty Cuey
Fri 13th Mass
at 10am
Sat 14th Mass
at 6.00pm
St. Mary’s Cockhill
Mon 9th No
Mass
Tues 10th Legion
of Mary Mass
Wed 11th Michael
Lynch (MM)
Fri 13th Mass
at 7.30pm
Sat 14th Patsy
Doherty (MM)
Star of the Sea
Thurs 12th Mass at 7.00pm
Deaths
Your
Prayers are asked for Mary Elizabeth (Ailish) Doherty & John O’Kane who died
recently and for their family & friends saddened by their loss.
Baptisms
We welcome into God’s family Eábha O’Connor & Sabina Mary Oripha Govha who were baptised recently.
Children’s Newsletters
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.............. When we're young, we sneak out our house to go to parties.
When we're old, we sneak out of parties to go home!
Padre Pio Sunday,
Coach
leaving McGonagle’s shop on Sun 22nd Sept at 8am, to book call 9362480 or 0863218888.
Partners in Mission Day 14th September in Ardmore Parish Hall
This
is an opportunity for people who are interested in the missions of the church at
home and overseas to share their experiences and to listen to the experience of
others. Venue: Ardmore Parish Hall, 10am - 4.30pm. If you are interested, please
contact 9362390 or 0876965554 to book a place.
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
Light Lights Youth Group:
Starting Back Thursday Sept 19th, discovering the beauty of our Faith through Music, Singing
and Art! This Choir will be singing regularly at Sunday Masses, meeting on Thursdays
3.30-4.30 - Primary School age and 4.30 - 5.30 - Secondary School age. Come along
to St Teresa’s Room on Thursday to join or call 0861520647.
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.
I.O.S.A.S. Centre Celtic Prayer Garden
- From
Friday September 6th there will be morning prayer, reflection and meditation in
St. Canice's Oratory, The Celtic Prayer Garden from 9.30-10.00. All welcome.
- Fr.
Neal Carlin will launch his book Favourite Celtic Saints in Veritas, Derry
on Wednesday September 11th @ 7.30pm. All are welcome.
- Any
students/ members of the parish considering completing The JPII Gold Award are invited
to consider working with the IOSAS Centre as a way to fulfil their Social Awareness
activities for this award. Please contact your JPII parish coordinator, teacher
in charge or the IOSAS Centre via Facebook
Last week’s Sunday collection was €5,370
Sincere thanks
St Mary’s Hall & Buncrana Cinema
Tel 074 9361572
Buncrana Parish Draw
Week 30, 1st September 2019
1st Prize: €500 - Jimmy McBride, 66 the
Woods
Promoter: Paul Brogan
2nd Prize: €300 - Dara & Leah McLaughlin, The Rectory Fahan
Promoter: Helen Smith
3rd Prize €150 - Raymond Gallagher, Burnfoot
Promoter: Bernadette Gallagher
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 7th Sept to A.J Country
The Cinema
IT chapter 2 (16’s) 169mins, Saturday 7th at 8.15pm.
Monday
to Thursday 8.15pm
Dora & The lost City Of Gold PG 122mins Matinee Sunday 8th 3pm
Extra Ordinary 15A 94Mins
Friday
13th 5pm, also Late Show Friday 13th at 11am
Saturday
& Monday to Thursday 8.15pm
Dora & The lost City Of Gold PG 122mins
Matinee Sunday 15th at 3pm
Also taking bookings for Children’s Parties
with Bouncy Castles, Food & Matinee - Contact 0862296642.
Community Corner
Dancing Step by Step class resumes on Mon 9th Sept in the
Tullyarvan Mill, 9.00 - 10.15pm and Wed 11th Sept at Slieve Sneacht Centre 9.00-10.15pm,
we cover all main dances including Jive, Quickstep, Salsa. Breege & John will
look forward to seeing you, beginners welcome
Swilly Gardening Club meeting in Anglers Centre Buncrana on Monday 16th September
at 8pm. Guest speaker is Claire Thompson, herbalist and forager. New members are
always welcome. Contact 0863573145.
Buncrana Bowling Club re-opens in St Mary’s Hall on
Tuesday 10/09/19 at 8.00pm, New members welcome, contact 0866000209.
Buncrana ICA meeting will take place on Tuesday 10th
September at 8.00pm, new members welcome, tel 0872675171
Salon 19 - We are OPEN!!! 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
SVP St. Mary’s Conference urgently require help with their collections after all
Masses in Cockhill & Desertegney tel Fiona 0863517177.
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, by 3pm 12/09/19.
Buncrana Pantomime Society are holding a meeting in Scoil Iosagain on Mon 9th Sept
@ 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, Vetting forms
will be available on the night.
Buncrana Youth & Community Development Community Employment Vacancies 1 x Maintenance Operative/Grounds
person - Position is based at Buncrana Youth Club, 1 x Health & Social Care
Support Worker - Position is based at ICARE Buncrana, 1 x Tourist Information Officer
- Position is based at Tourist Office Buncrana, 1 x Youth Worker/Assistant - Position
is based at Buncrana Youth Club. For more information tel 074 93 61594
SCCI Community Employment require 2 grounds persons for local football club also
a General Operative and a youth worker. Please contact David Healey on 0749361264.
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.
Children's Art & Nature Camp Art/ Exploration/Nature/ Team Games. Sat
Sept 28th at 11am - 3pm Swan Park & Connaberry Beach, Ages: 6-12yrs, Limited
spaces, Booking essential. Contact 0863772399/0863903755
Line Dancing, Tues 10th Sept in St Mary’s Hall from 10.30 - 11.30am,
Kids Jiving & Line dancing Monday 4.30 - 5.30pm, Line dancing in
Cockhill Hall beginning Wed 11th from 8.15-9.15pm, Jiving from 9.15-10.15pm
beginners & advanced, 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 Gov & The ESF programme for employability, Inclusion & Learning
2014-2020. For details tel Penny 086145 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. tel Marie 9361625 or Paddy 087
9277428.
Buncrana Foróige Senior and Junior Youth Clubs Registration Night is at the Exchange,
Castle Avenue on Mon 16th Sept, 6-7.30pm, new and existing members (with parent/guardian).
Both clubs run weekly on Monday nights: Junior Club from 6pm to 7.15pm is for members
10 - 12 years old; Senior Club from 7.30pm to 9pm is for members 12 -18 years old.
Leaders of both clubs are trained and vetted. For info contact Andrew (Snrs) 087
2564777 or Joleen (Jnrs) 086 2325402 or visit our FB page Foroige – Buncrana Club.
Sliabh Sneacht Centre Culture Night:- Friday 20th Sept at 7.30pm, music and cultural
play by Bernie Doherty and the Sliabh Sneacht Singers also Valery Harkin Irish Dancers.
Drumfries Walking Group Fri 13th Sept 10.00am Inch Walk. Meeting at Car Park
on far side of embankment. Light refreshments served, All welcome. Please
see our FB page for full timetable. Tel 074 9361742.
The Avant Garden, Tullyarvan Mill, Buncrana Autumn Art Programme:Children's Afterschool Art
classes commencing Weds Sept 11th, Ages : 6-12 yrs, Weds: 4pm -5.15pm, €40 (6 week’s/
12 places. Booking essential. 0863772399.
The Art of Discovery Whether you're a total beginner, want to stretch your creativity
or simply want you have some fun creating and meet new people, this is your creative
community! Commencing Tuesday September 17th, TIME: 7.30PM - 9.30PM. 6 Week Programme
COST: € 70 includes all materials. 10 Places / Booking essential. Contact 0863772399
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 Tuesday 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.
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.
Scoil Trad Bhun Cranncha. Traditional
music lessons on bodhrán, tin-whistle, fiddle, accordion etc. Ages 7+. Reg on Wed
Sep 11th at 6pm in Buncrana Youth Club, Castle Ave. For info: Liz Doherty/Jim
Woods on 087 2873059/087 4186082.
