Christmas Carol Concert
St Mary’s Oratory
Sunday 15th December 2019 at 7.30pm
The Gateway Choir, Calgach Choir
Mood Swings, Scoil Mhuire Choir
Crana College Choir, The Music Box/Sliabh Sneacht Singers, Carndonagh Brass
band,
Scoil Trad Buncrana
Come along for a great night of Music
This Advent, you are invited to take a copy from the
back of the chapel of the Gospel of St Luke, (or read your own) and prayerfully
read a chapter each day during Advent to help prepare for Christmas. There is also
a prayer guide available. There will be an hour of prayer, discussion and reflection
on the Gospel on Tuesday 10th December at 8:15pm in St Teresa’s Room. All welcome.
Bambinelli Sunday
Next
Sunday is Gaudete Sunday and Bambinelli Sunday when you are encouraged
to take the Baby Jesus figure from your crib to have it blessed here during Mass.
Please bring them along!
Do This In Memory
Due to
the DTIM Masses next weekend, there will be no funeral Masses on Sunday,
December 15th.
Thank You
Many
thanks to the Desertegney New years Day Swimmers for their donation of €420 towards
the Defibrillator.
Community Mass
Buncrana
Gaa will host its annual community mass in Seomra Eamon in the Scarvey on Wed 11th
December to celebrate and remember all that happened in 2019. We will be remembering
those who are no longer with us, especially family members and friends of our members
and our community. This Mass is for the entire community and not just club members.
Everyone is invited to stay for refreshments afterwards. Anyone who is joining us
for our mass is asked to bring a non perishable food item for our St Vincent de
Paul Christmas appeal.
Last week’s Retired Priests Collection was €4,705, plus a donation
of €420.
Masses
St. Mary’s Oratory
Mon 9th Anne
V Doherty (MM)
Tue 10th Maureen
& John F O’Doherty
Wed 11th Special
Intention
Thurs 12th Patrick
McLaughlin
Fri 13th Bernard
& Josephine Keany
Sat 14th John
McLaughlin (Shan)
St. Mary’s Cockhill
Mon 9th Mary
McDermott
Tues 10th Michael
Fitzpatrick (40th A)
Wed 11th Special
intention
Fri 13th Robert
& Margaret Carter
Sat 14th Billy
Grant
Star of the Sea
Thurs 12th Annie Donaghey
Weekend Mass Times
St Mary’s Church, Cockhill
Saturday Vigil at 7.30pm
Sunday at 11am
St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana
Saturday Vigil at 6.00pm
Sunday at 9am & 12.30pm
Star of the Sea, Desertegney
Sunday at 10am
Death
Your prayers are asked for Helena Runciman & Anna Kelly who died recently and for their family & friends
saddened by their loss
Baptisms
We welcome into God’s family Conlin Patrick James McDermott Devlin who was baptised recently.
DVD – “A Little Piece of Heaven”
The long-awaited DVD entitled “A Little Piece of Heaven”
is on sale. It is a professionally produced DVD covering the celebrations for the
Golden Jubilee of Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney – and much more besides: it
captures footage of the people who attended that celebration and also vintage footage
going back many decades with a history of the parish and its people. This is a great
production – and a lovely gift suggestion for Christmas, especially for those living
overseas but whose roots are still deep in the heart of this parish. The DVD is
priced €20 and are available form the following outlets: Parish Office, Doherty
Clarks, Connie Gill’s, Mac’s Newsagents, Cullen’s Shop & the 3 Sacristy’s. All
proceeds going to the Parish Building Fund.
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
St Mary’s Hall & Buncrana Cinema
Tel 074 9361572
Buncrana Parish Draw
Week 43, 1st December 2019
1st Prize: €500 - Mary Lavin, Lisnakelly
Promoter: Lily Timlin
2nd Prize: €300 - Parish Office
Promoter: Parish Office
3rd Prize €150 - Eileen McDaid, Meentahalla
Promoter: Bridie McDaid
Bingo on
Friday & Sunday night at 9pm in St Mary’s Hall
12 Page
Book, Single €11 Double €17, Snowball €1,600
St Mary’s Hall Saturday Night Dance,
Sat 7th December Eddie Gallagher & Dympna McBride, Sat 14th Dec, A.J Country,
Sat 21st, Country Rose.
KNIFES OUT (12A) 130 mins
Saturday
7th at 8.15pm, Monday 9th - Thursday 12th - 8.15pm
Jumanji The Next Level (SEE IT FIRST PREVIEWS) 12A 122mins
Saturday
7th - 1.30pm
Matinee
Sunday 8th - 3pm Wednesday 11th - 5pm
Thursday
12th - 5pm
Jumanji The Next Level 12A 122mins
Friday
13th - 5pm - 10.30pm, Saturday 14th - 8.15pm
Monday
16th to Wednesday 18th - 8.15pm
Also taking bookings for Children’s Parties
with
Bouncy Castles & Food (& Matinee on Sundays) Contact 0862296642.
Community Corner
Buncran ICA Monthly meeting will take place at 8pm next Tuesday, 10th December.
Annual Buncrana Christmas Day Run in aid of Crumlin Hospital, cont Mickey
on 0863267743.
Swilly CEP have 3 vacancies is Cockhill graveyard & 2 in Fahan/Burt area, Tel 0863267743
Scoil Íosagáin: Enrolment forms for children starting school in September 2020
are now available from school reception. Tel 074 9362450 or contact principal@scoiliosagain.ie
Buncrana Hearts MEGA DRAW BONANZA will be held on Mon 9th Dec at 7:30pm in
Buncrana Youth Club. Over 60 amazing prizes to be won on the night over seven rounds
of draws with tickets €1, tickets also sold on the night, unlimited amount of tickets
can be purchased.
St Mura’s NS. Buncrana are holding their annual Flower Presentation by Josie Coll in the
Lake of Shadows on Thurs, 12th Dec at 8pm, all arrangements will be raffled on the
night, adm €8 includes ted/coffee & homemade shortbread.
North West Opera presents Carols by Candlelight in the
Lake of Shadows Hotel on Dec 8th, tickets at the door, Macs Book Shop & the
Lake of Shadows, €12.
Christmas Family Bingo at
North West Golf Club on Sun 1st, 8th, 15th Dec from 7pm-9pm. Everyone welcome.
Medjugorje 2020 Pilgrimage to Medjugorje Holy Week
2020, April 8th for seven days, ex Dublin. Spiritual director Canon Brendan Kilcoyne,
€689. for more info, call Bernie on 0879353953
Santa arriving to the Northpole bar Sunday the 8th Dec at 2pm - live crib and
music box singers...loads of exciting things happening come along for a great day.
Community Employment Scheme require a grounds person at Cockhill Celtic Football Club,
we also require a General Operative and a youth club assistant Please contact David
Healey on 0749361264 for more information.
Cake Bake & Craft sale in Buncrana Community Hospital on Wed 18th Dec 1.30pm-3.30pm,
contact Fiona on 0749361500.
Desertegney National Schools Christmas Nativity/Choir Service is taking place on Tuesday
10th December 2019 at 7pm in Star of the Sea church.
Scoil Mhuire Class of 1994-1999. 20 year get together. 29th of December at 8:30pm,
downstairs in O'Flaherty's. For more information Tel: 0879047772.
Carndonagh Community School are having a coffee morning Friday 13th December at 10-2:30.
Please come along open to public
A Thought........ Are you wrinkled with burden? Come to the Chapel for a face-lift.
Dinny Grants Bar presents ‘Sister Act’
on Sunday 8th December from 7-9pm, in aid of the Buncrana Nursing Unit Patients
Comfort Fund, Lots of Prizes on the Night
Scoil Mhuire Trade Fair - The annual
Scoil Mhuire Trade Fair takes place in the school hall this Fri 13th Dec from 9.15-12.45.
All 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. 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.
Sliabh Sneacht Centre Early Morning Circuit and Body Conditioning Class:- Every Tuesday and Thursday
at 6:30 am. Drumfries Walking Group takes place every Friday. Next Friday,
13thDec 10.00am. Meeting at the Pier Car Park Buncrana. Shore Front Walk. Light
refreshments served afterwards. Music Box:- Bernie Doherty Singing and Guitar
lessons. Tuesday. Improvers Guitar lessons 4pm - 5pm. Singing lessons
5pm - 6pm. Improvers Guitar lessons 6pm.To 7pm. Mixed Yoga:- Tuesday night
7:15 - 8:15pm Men Only Yoga:- Tuesday 8.30 - 9.30 pm Chair Yoga:
Tuesday @ 11am Kids Yoga:-Thursday 4 - 5pm. Kids Fittness Class: Monday
from 4 to 5pm. Tutor Leo Gill. Irish Dancing Classes Wed 4.30pm. Social
Dancing. Step by Step:- Wednesday at 9pm. Learn to Waltz/Jive/Line Dance/Salsa.
John & Breedge Gill . Tel: 93 61742.
Desertegney Foroige Youth Club are having their annual Christmas craft fair in the Parish
hall on Sun the 15th Dec 10am till 1pm. Tables €10 if interested please contact
Peter on 0864023129, St Egneys community will be holding their Carol Service on
the 22nd Dec. Please support the young people of the parish.
Buncrana GAA have launched their National Club Draw. All money raised from selling these
tickets stays here in the community within the club. Loads of prizes including a
brand new Renault Clio. Tickets €10 available from any club member.
BAZAAR in the Illies Community Hall on Friday 13th December. Santa arriving
at 7pm sharp on the Fire Brigade. Lots of prizes to be won incl. 2 sets of 2 Liverpool
Match Tickets, Vouchers for Heating Oil, Coal & Meals.TV, Air Fryer, Christmas
Hampers, Toys & Gifts. Loads of other prizes to be won on the night. Everyone
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!! Late night Thurs to 7.30pm for men.
Xmas sets available: Leave it to us to prescribe your homecare ritual, or recommend
something for a friend. Tel 0860608586. Thank you for your continued support and
custom, New customers welcome.
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.
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.
Porter Funeral Directors Meenagorey Funeral
home now available on request in Buncrana and Carndonagh, contact 0872926917/ 0860794820.
Dog Missing in Ballymagan, Buncrana area, name is Jake, White and brown colour. Shitzu
cross breed, Phone 0863744355, 0860347345
Anam Cara Donegal, the organisation that supports bereaved
parents, is holding a Parent Evening on 12th December at 7:20pm in the Radisson
Blu Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. This event is free and open to all bereaved
parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death,
or whether their death was recent or not.
North West Simon Community would
like to thank St Mary’s Buncrana and Cockhill parish for the extremely generous
donations made during the recent annual Church Gate collections. The total amount
raised was €1.322.25. Thank you all and a special mention of appreciation
to the wonderful Volunteers for giving up their time to help out, it means so much.
