Pilgrimage to Italy 2020 - Umbria & Rome
This year we are taking a pilgrimage to Italy with seven
nights in Umbria & two nights in Rome, July 5-14 2020.
Five places are currently available on a first come, first served basis.
Cardinal Brady and three of us priests will be leading this Pilgrimage. Please contact
the Parish Office for a Brochure, plus a Booking Form. Father Bradley
Welcome To The House Of The Father
Pope
Francis has called on us in recent years to put the Sacrament of Confession “back
at the centre of the Christian life.” In response to this, you and your family are
invited to take part in a Lenten Family Programme, ’Welcome To The House Of The
Father’, exploring and rediscovering the beauty of the sacrament: what it is, why
we celebrate it and how we celebrate it. There will be five weekly sessions beginning
on Thursday 5th March from 8pm-9:30pm in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel where
we will gather as a family of faith to journey through the sacrament together. There
will age-appropriate discussion and activities to enable the whole family to participate.
There are 120 spaces available and booking is essential. To book spaces, please
contact the Parish Office. There is no cost and tea/coffee provided.
Thanksgiving Parish Supper & Dance
This year again, the Parish will host a special Supper
and Dance in The Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Monday 16th March, the eve of St Patrick’s Day. More details to follow next week.
One-Day Parish Lenten Retreat
A One-Day
Parish Lenten Retreat preached by Father Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds will take
place on Saturday 7th March from 10am - 5pm. You can register your willingness to
attend by contacting the Parish Office by phone, Facebook or email.
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
.
Please Note
The Parish will not be able to facilitate a funeral next
Tuesday, 18th February, also please note that St Mary’s Oratory will open at 9.00am
next week.
Readings for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Eccles (Sir) 15:15-20. God in his unfathomable wisdom has created man free to choose
good or evil, to choose ‘fire or water’, to live or not to live according to God’s
commandment to love. In the New Testament God’s command is clarified and deepened,
as in today’s gospel reading.
1 Cor 2:6-10. After his experience in Athens, Paul no longer tried to set his Gospel message
within the ‘wisdom of the masters of our age’. Instead he brought to the Church
at Corinth news about the mystery of God’s love for mankind, as revealed by Jesus'
cross and resurrection.
Mt 5:17-37. By means of examples – anger, lust, divorce and deceit – Jesus shows us how
all things both good and bad originate in the human heart. God’s law must be accepted
in our ‘heart of hearts’. This full and final revelation of the Law was controversial
in Jesus' time and remains so in ours, especially in its teaching about the indissolubility
of marriage.
Last
week’s Collection was €4,413. Sincere thanks
Masses
St.
Mary’s Oratory
Mon
17th Eddie & Mary Doherty (Boss)
Tue
18th Special Intention
Wed
19th Ronnie & Una O’Doherty
Thurs
20th Patrick Doherty
Fri
21st Mass at 10am
Sat
22nd Mass at 6pm
St.
Mary’s Cockhill
Mon
17th John Joe McGee (1st A)
Tues
18th Annie McCallion
Wed
19th No Mass
Fri
21st Catherine Cullen
Sat
22nd Willie Fullerton (1st A)
Star
of the Sea
Sun 16th Patrick Johnston (Snr) &
Patrick Johnston
Thurs 20th Mass at 7.00pm
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
Weekday Mass Times
St Mary’s Church, Cockhill
at 7.30pm
St Mary’s Oratory at 10am
Star of the Sea at 7.00pm
(Mass days as detailed above)
Death
Your
Prayers are asked for Joseph McKinney who died recently and for his family
& friends saddened by their loss.
Anniversaries
Aileen Hallinan
Baptism
We welcome into God’s family Bobby Michael James
Doherty & Hollie Margaret Quinn who were baptised recently.
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.
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.
A Thought........When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people;
as I grow older, I admire kind people.
Scripture Study
A scripture
study group has been running in the parish for over 35 years, on a Monday at 8pm.
We read and discuss the text and commentaries for the following Sunday. Readers
are particularly welcome.
The Divine Mercy Conference
The Divine
Mercy Conference will be streamed to the North Pole Pub at Drumfries 22nd &
23rd February. Time-table as per RDS see Divine Mercy website. Mass and Confessions
on site as last year. Enquiries 087 291 3186. If anyone is needs transport they
should leave their name with the Parish Office 9361253
Life In The Spirit Seminars,
Scoil Eoghain, Moville. Sunday afternoons, 4-6pm from
23 February until Sunday, 5 April (Palm Sunday). INTRODUCTION to the SEMINARS, led
by EDDIE STONES, Sunday, 16 February, 2-6pm in St Pius X Church, Moville. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Bring a friend!
St
Mary’s Hall & Buncrana Cinema Tel 074 9361572
Buncrana
Parish Draw will resume
on
Sunday, February 16th.
New
Cards & Lines are now available from
The
Parish Office, Bingo & Doherty’s Shop Desertegney
Bingo – We’re
Back! Bingo returns Friday & Sunday nights
at 9pm in St Mary’s Hall
12 Page Book, Single €11
Double €17, Snowball €2,000, 11th Page increase to €500
Saturday Night Dance - Sat 15th Feb, Music by Rosemarie,
Sat 22nd Feb, music by Jack Larry Country.
Birds of Prey
Sat 15th at 8.15pm, Mon 17th
- Thurs 20th at 8.15pm
Mystery Film (PG 125mins)
Matinee Sunday 16th Feb at
3pm
Greed (16’s 104mins)
Fri 21st at 5pm & 10.30pm,
Sat 22nd at 8.15pm, Mon 24th
- Thurs 27th at 8.15pm
Spies in Disguise (PG)
Sat 22nd at 1.30pm & Sunday
24th at 3pm
Also taking bookings for Children’s Parties
with
Bouncy Castles & Food
(& Matinee on Sundays) Contact 0862296642.
Community Corner
Vote for Gráinne remember to vote for local girl Gráinne Gallanagh on Dancing
With The Stars, on RTE 1 on Sunday, voting lines open from 8 - 8.30pm, text
‘Grainne’ to 53125.
Swilly CEP have 1 vacancy is Cockhill graveyard & 1 in Fahan/Burt area, Tel 0863267443
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
Step By Step Dance Class continues on Mon in the Tullyarvan mill at 9pm, Slieve
Sneacht Centre on Wed 9pm, Market house Clonmany Thurs at 9pm Waltz, jive, quickstep
and more.
Little Twigs & Forest Friends Buncrana’s Outdoor Preschool is holding
its open day for ECCE Sept ‘20 on Sat 29th Feb from 11am-1pm, All Welcome.
Maths tutor available 087 291 3186.
Céilí Classes every Thursday in Cockhill Hall, 8.30-10pm, beginners welcome.
Coffee Morning for Juvenile Diabetes Research on Friday 21st February from 10am-3pm
O'Flaherty's Bar.
St Oran's N.S Enrolment forms for children starting in Sept 20 are now available
from school reception, Tel 9361807.
Wheelchair Taxi Minibus available for hospital appointments etc, call Paddy McDaid
on 08776541837.
A Day of Prayer & Healing will take place in the House
of Prayer, Clonfert with Eddie Stone on Saturday 29th February 2020. A bus will
leave Letterkenny stopping at Ballybofey, Donegal Town and Ballyshannon. Cost €20
To book please phone 086 0792655.
The IOSAS Centre is hosting a child and parenting development programme in The
Sanctuary Conference Centre from February 28th for 4 Fridays (9.30-1.30). The course
is FREE to parents, expectant parents, grandparents, carers and guardians. Refreshments
and lunch are provided free of charge each day and there is also a generous childcare
allowance if required. Places are limited. Please contact Paul on +353 (74) 9384866
or PM Paul on Facebook @IOSASCentre to book your place.
Dunree FC Fundraising Lotto There was no winner of the jackpot in draw 2 of 2020. Bonus winners
of €20 were Cathleen Mc Laughlin and Michael Doherty. Draw 3 will take place on
the 22/02/2020 and the jackpot will be €2,000. Tickets are available from Gills
shop, The Laurentic Bar or any committee member. Further details on our facebook
page.
Samaritans Helpline number Call Free phone: 116 123,
Text: 087 2 60 90 90.
AA if Alcohol is causing you problems in your life, we have meetings in Buncrana,
Sat 11.30am & Sun 8pm, St Teresa’s Room.
Coffee Morning in memory of Doris Hartin in aid of the Donegal Hospice
a UHG in The Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Saturday 22nd February from 11am-2pm.
Scoil Naomh Iósaf,
Illies, Tel: 074 93 62212, Email: stjoesias@gmail.com.
ENROLMENT for the 2020/2021 School Year has commenced. Forms
can be obtained from the School Office. Please have your child’s PPS number,
birth certificate and baptismal certificate.
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 Tues & Thurs at 6:30am
at the Centre. Drumfries Walking Group next Fri, 21st 10.00am, meeting at
the Neds Point Car Park for the Walk to Stragill. Light refreshments served afterwards.
Music Box:- Bernie Doherty Singing and Guitar lessons Tues Improvers
Guitar lessons 4pm - 5pm, singing lessons 5pm - 6pm, Improvers Guitar lessons 6pm
- 7pm. Mixed Yoga Tues 7:15 - 8:15pm, men only Yoga Tues 8.30 - 9.30
pm, Chair Yoga Tues at 11am, Kids Yoga Thurs 4 - 5pm. Kids Fitness
Class Mon 5 - 6pm Tutor Leo Gill. Irish Dancing Classes Wed from 4:30 to 7pm. Social Dancing. Step
by Step Wed @ 9pm. Learn to Waltz/Jive/Line Dance/Salsa. John & Breedge
Gill
Medjugorje Pilgrimages from Buncrana, 1st - 8th July & 30th Sept - 7th Oct.
Immediate booking advised for more info contact Marie Furey on 9361625
or Paddy on 0879277428. Discount for deposits paid by 1st Feb.
Development Education-Africa: Charity shop & Disco, Charity shop will be open
from 15th - 22nd Feb in what was the 'yellow' charity shop at 17 Lower Main Street.
All donations of clothes, shoes, books etc are welcome and can be dropped at the
shop from Friday 14th Feb. Also a Disco in the Lake of Shadows on
March 7th. Dancing 10pm-1am with music from the 60s/70s/80s rock and roll. €10 adm
Are you a member of Buncrana Credit Union, and would you and a friend
like to join us at our 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance on Sat 22nd Feb? We have a
number of complimentary tickets available for the night which includes a 5 course
meal. Please contact 9361017 to enquire. This is a Ticket only event
Salon 19 - We are OPEN 19 Roadside (redrow). Pop in and say hello!! Late night
Thurs to 7.30pm for men. Tel 0860608586. Thank you for your continued support &
custom, New customers welcome.
McLaughlin & McLaughlin Funeral Directors, 16 Lower Main St, tel 0863086087
/ 074 93 63666
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 Slimming World at FitHub, Millbrae, F93 TO42. every Tue
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.
McClean’s Cleaning Service carpet upholstery cleaning, window cleaning, power washing,
and all types of cleaning undertaken, call 0868480321
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
us on 074 9363500 between 10am - 10pm.
Porter Funeral Directors Meenagorey Funeral
home now available on request in Buncrana and Carndonagh, contact 0872926917/ 0860794820.
Donegal Hospice are offering bereavement Support, call 0894402787
for further details
Reflexology helps with relaxation, depression, anxiety, pain relief & insomnia. Specialising
in Cancer care and fertility reflexology, contact Colette on 0863747945
Henry & Co. Solicitors, 33 Main Street, Buncrana are here for all your legal requirements
and advice including Probate & Wills, Conveyancing, Litigation (Personal Injuries)
& Family Law. tel 93 63533.
English and History Grinds available for junior and leaving cert students at all levels
contact Leanne on 0834509513.
Shaun Porter Gardening Grass
cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, weeding & general tidy of your garden. Certificates
in Horticulture. Contact 0863286011 or Facebook Shaun Porter Gardening.
Radiator Cleaner Have your Radiators Cleaned from black sludge build-up without
the need of taking them off, we also specialise in heating & plumbing upgrades,
get a quote today, call John on 0860589789
