Diamond Jubilee Of Sister Eveleen Hallahan IBVM
It is
a great honour that we as a Parish can mark and celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of
Sister Eveleen Hallahan’s Religious Profession in the Institute of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, better known as the Loreto Sisters. Sister Eveleen has been resident in this
parish for many years and enhances the life of the parish in so many ways. We thank
her for her great contribution to the music and singing both in St Mary’s Oratory
and in Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney; for her service as a prayer guide and
for accompanying residents in the Buncrana Nursing Unit each week.
Sixty
years as a Religious Sister is a great milestone. We wish her many more years of
health and happiness here amongst us.
A special
Mass will take place in Desertegney on Thursday evening at 7pm, with
tea and refreshments afterwards in Desertegney Hall. Everyone is very welcome to
attend to show our appreciation and support.
Father Bradley
40-Hours Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
The Annual
40-Hours Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in St Mary’s Church,
Cockhill, this weekend beginning on Sunday at 12 noon until 7pm; and
recommencing Monday 30th September from 11am with Benediction & Divine Mercy
Devotions at 6.45pm. A time-sheet is available this coming week in St Mary’s Church
Cockhill by which we can commit ourselves to at least a ½ hour slot during the Adoration.
It is my hope that many people will avail of this special opportunity for prayer.
Father Bradley
First Holy Communion Dates 2020
St Oran’s NS, Scoil Naomh Iosaf &
Scoil Naomh Padraig - Saturday 2nd May, St Mary’s Church,
Cockhill at 11am.
St Egney’s NS –
Saturday 9th May, Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney at 11am.
Scoil Iosagain –
Saturday 16th May, St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana at 11am.
Gaelscoil Bhun Chranncha –
Saturday 23rd May, St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana at 11am.
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 and continues on Tuesday
nights until 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.
October Stations
October
Station Masses will begin next week in the following home: Tuesday 1st October: Patrick & Aisling Doherty, 6 Mill Lane, Buncrana. Area 7, which also includes
the following areas: Tullyaravan, Pillar Park, The Woods, St Joseph’s Park, Tirmacool
Park, Lisnakelly, Slavery. Confession will begin from 7.00pm, with Mass at 8pm
Do This in Memory of Me Programme
Next
weekend, we will begin as a Parish to help the children of 2nd Class to prepare
for their Sacraments, with the with the reintroduction of the Do This In Memory
Programme.
Due to
this programme taking place next weekend, 6 October, we cannot celebrate funeral
Masses. Funerals will be celebrated either on Saturday or Monday.
Last week’s Sunday collection was €4,800
Sincere thanks
Masses
St. Mary’s Oratory
Mon 30th Thanksgiving
Mass
Tue 1st Teresa
Howey
Wed 2nd Una
Doherty
Thurs 3rd Mass
at 10am
Fri 4th Dan
McLaughlin
Sat 5th Mary
Elizabeth (Ailish) Doherty (MM)
St. Mary’s Cockhill
Mon 30th Anna
Irwin
Tues 1st No
Mass
Wed 2nd Mass
at 7.30pm
Fri 4th Andrew
Fullerton (1st A)
Sat 5th Christy
McCallion
Star of the Sea
Sun 6th Mass at 10am
Thurs 3rd Sr Eveleen’s Diamond Jubilee at 7.00pm
Death
Your prayers are asked for Mary Teresa McKinney who died recently and for her family & friends
saddened by their loss.
Baptisms
We welcome into God’s family Neve McConnell, Conan McKinley, Danny Martin Doherty Duffy, Noah Patrick Doherty & Aoife Marie Deery 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.
Lectio Divina Scripture Group
Praying with the Scriptures will continue in St Teresa’s
Room on Wednesday mornings after 10am Mass. Refreshments provided, all welcome.
Sick Visitation
Fr Bradley
will visit the sick in his care as follows:
Wednesday 2nd October in the afternoon in the Town areas, Trillick, Lisnakelly
& Cockhill Road.
Thursday 3rd October in the afternoon in Hilltown, Ballymagan, The Rock, Corvin,
Gortleck & Glebe, Pillar park & Slavery.
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
A Thought........Only for the first eight minutes of your life is the sunlight
around you older than you are.
St Mary’s Hall & Buncrana Cinema
Tel 074 9361572
Buncrana Parish Draw
Week 33, 22nd September 2019
1st Prize: €500 - Dolores McLaughlin,
Ardarvan
Promoter: Marie Deehan
2nd Prize: €300 - Daniel & Charlie McDaid
Promoter: Noeleen McDaid
3rd Prize €150 - Hegarty Family, Muineagh
Promoter: Mena Jackson
Bingo on
Friday & Sunday night at 9pm in St Mary’s Hall
12 Page
Book, Single €11 Double €17, Snowball €1,000
St Mary’s Hall Saturday Night Dance
Dancing,
Sat 28th Sept to Fanadian.
The Cinema
Downton Abbey PG, 122mins
Saturday
& Monday - Thursday 8.15pm
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Mystery Matinee
Sunday
29th 3pm
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Joker 16s (122mins)
Friday
4th 5pm & 10:45pm, Saturday 5th 8.15pm
Monday
to Thursday 8.15pm
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Vampirina: Fang-Tastic Party PG (69mins)
Matinee
Saturday 5th at 1:30pm & Sunday the 6th 3pm
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Also taking bookings for Children’s Parties
with
Bouncy Castles & Food (& Matinee on Sundays)
Contact 0862296642.
Community Corner
Childminder Required two days per week in child’s own home,
driving is essential as school drop-off’s are essential. tel 0874526698.
ICA meeting on 1st October at 8.00pm, New members welcome.
Buncrana Senior Citizen’s Committee The A.G.M will take place in the Nursing
Unit on Tuesday 8th October 2019 at 8.30pm, Meetings take place every Tuesday at
8.30pm.
Swilly CEP require a grounds person for Cockhill Graveyard, CES conditions apply, for
details contact Niamh on 9363746.
Inishowen Medical Ardaravan Are you over 65 or under 65 and on Chronic Medications?
If so you are likely eligible for this winter’s Flu Vaccine. The vaccine
is now available at the Clinic. For the next few weeks starting Wednesday 2nd Oct
there will be walk-in clinics Monday 4pm-5pm, Wednesday 12pm-1pm,
Thursday 12pm – 1pm, You can also phone 9361800.
October Yoga Courses/Classes Tullyarvan Mill with Joanne Cullen 5-Week Courses:
MEN ONLY Evening begins - 8:30pm Wed Oct 2nd SLOW Beginner Morning begins - 10am Thur,
Oct 3rd WOMEN ONLY Evening begins - 7:45pm Thur Oct 3rd (Must have yoga experience) Drop
in Classes continue every week on: Mon 5:45pm (Advanced beginner) Fri
6:30pm (Intermediate) and Sat 11am (Advanced beginner). 5-Week blocks
are €35 or Drop-in classes €8. Call Joanne on 0863631341 or find her on Instagram:
joanne_cullen_yoga.
Community singing festival comes to Buncrana The beautiful setting of Christ
Church will play host to an evening of song in aid of local charity Buncrana’s Children’s
Charity and ongoing renovation work to Christ Church on Fri 4th Oct at 7.30pm. Adm
free with a closing collection for the local children’s charity
Buncrana Go Active, Bridge lessons on Wed, Oct 9th at 7.30pm in The Lake of Shadows,
contact John 0870562188 or Mary 0860608588.
Found a number of pairs of glasses, rosary beads, scarves, umbrellas, phones have
been found, also a small stool was left in Cockhill Chapel after Graveyard Sunday
they can now be reclaimed in the Parish Office, tel 9361253.
Lost Small Black Nike backpack, lost near Cinema on Thursday 19th Sept, tel 0861951028
Coffee Morning Buncrana Breast Feeding Support Group will be hosting a coffee
morning on Thursday 3rd October from 11am - 1pm in Buncrana Health Centre, Cockhill
Road to celebrate National Breast Feeding week, all breastfeeding mothers past &
present and ante-natal mothers are most welcome. Tel PHN 9361044
Donegal Hearing Ltd next clinic will be Thurs 10th Oct 9am -2pm, & Thurs
24th Oct 9am -1pm By appointment only, 074 9385758.
Thanks to everyone who sponsored me on my recent ‘Famine Walk’ in Mayo in aid of
the Foyle Hospice, €850 was raised, Martin McLaughlin (Pa).
Céilí Class in Cockhill School Hall every Thursday from 8.30pm - 10pm , All welcome.
Buncrana Medical Centre Flu Vaccine starting Monday 30th September from 2pm -
3pm each day, walk in clinic, no appointment needed.
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 unemp
loyed 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.
Sliabh Sneacht Centre New Oil Painting Classes:- Starting Thurs 3rd Oct from
7 - 9pm. Circuit Training:- Tues and Thurs 6.45am starting 3rd Oct with one
free class, then for six weeks. Leo Gill Kids Training:- Mondays 4 to 5pm.
Age 6 to 12 yrs. Drumfries Walking Group meeting at Dunree Beach Car
Park Fri 4th Oct. Boogie Bugs:- Every Tuesday from 10 to 11am. Young
Children from 0 to 3 years. Music and movement. Chair Yoga:- Tuesday
at 11 am. Mixed Yoga:- Tuesday at 7.15pm and Men’s Yoga at 8.30pm,
Kids Yoga:- Thursday 4 to 6pm. Call us on 93 61742
Gamblers Anonymous: Is gambling affecting your life?
Perhaps we can help. Tel: 048 7135 1329.
Community Employment Scheme require 2 grounds persons for Maginn Park and Cockhill
Celtic Football Club, we also require a General Operative and a youth worker. Please
contact David Healey on 0749361264 for more information.
Anam Cara Donegal, the organisation that supports bereaved
parents, is holding a Parent Evening on 10th October at 7:20pm in the Radisson Blu
Hotel, Letterkenny.
Walk, Talk & Make Workshop Baby Loss Awareness Walk the Celtic Garden, Talk
to others who share a similar pain and Make an angel in memory of your angel. Anne
Marie O'Hara Crafts with The IOSAS Centre will host this event on Sunday 13th October
10.30am-1.00pm.Cost: £25. PM Anne Marie O'Hara Crafts to book. Places are limited.
Hallowe'en Flower Arranging @ The IOSAS Centre by Bernie's Blooms Thurs Oct 24th 7-9pm
Price: £20 includes all materials + Tea/Coffee & Tray bakes, tel 074 9384866
@IOSAS Centre &
Celtic Prayer Garden
Food for Thought doing our bit for the Northwest Simon Community. This year Paul
will be doing a ‘Sleep out for Simon’ in Letterkenny on Friday 4th October. We would
greatly appreciate any donations big or small towards this very worthy cause. Please
help us in supporting the homeless in the Northwest. Donations taken in store at
Food for Thought. Thanking you in advance
Maths tutor available 087 291 3186.
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 at FitHub, Millbrae, F93 TO42. every Tuesday 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm &
7.30pm, men & women welcome call AnnMarie 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.
Foyle Hospice Annual Coffee Morning, on Sat, 5th Oct, 10am-2pm in Day Hospice,
61 Culmore Road. Please come along, relax and enjoy a cuppa along with some of our
freshly baked home baked goodies. For info or if you can provide home baking, call
us on 048 71359888. Everyone welcome.
The film “Unplanned” will screen in the Ecliipse Cinema, Lifford at 6pm on
Sun 6th Oct. Tickets €10 from 087 291 3186
