Coronavirus
Temporary Infection Control Measures
The following control measures will apply with immediate
effect:
- Holy Water is not available in the fonts in the Church
porches.
- Good hand hygiene & commonplace courtesy are recommended.
- There will be no Sign of Peace in the traditional format.
- If you are receiving Holy Communion, you are asked
to receive it by hand; it will not be placed on the tongue by the Priest
or Eucharistic Minister.
- Holy Communion will not be available under both species;
people may only receive the Host.
- The usual practice will remain for those who are celiac;
please come to the Priest & mention that.
Saints – Helping Us Today
A six-week DVD course called ‘Saints – Helping Us Today’
continues after 10am Mass on Wednesday mornings during Lent in St Teresa’s Room.
This will be an opportunity to learn more about the wisdom and teachings of particular
saints and how they can be of practical help to us today. Continues until Wednesday
8th April. Refreshments provided. To register please call Máire on 0867853726.
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. Continues each Thursday until 2nd April
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 are 120 spaces available
and booking is essential.
To book
spaces, please contact the Parish Office.
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 at 8.00pm
This dance is for anyone that helps out in anyway throughout
the year.
Tickets are be available from the Parish Office.
Readings for 2nd Sunday of Lent
Gen 12:1-4. God’s great plan of salvation moved into gear when he called Abram (whose
name God later changed later to Abraham) out of present day Iraq (Mesopotamia).
This was about 1800 BC and Abram was elderly. “Leave your country.....for the land
I will show you....All the tribes of the earth shall bless themselves by you.” In
the pagan and violent world of his time Abraham commanded respect among his peers,
not least on account of his close relationship with his God Yahweh.
Ps: May your
love be upon us, O Lord, as we place all our hope in you.
2 Tim 1:8-10. Paul is here represented as counselling a newly appointed Church leader. The
reading contains an echo of the Transfiguration. On Jesus’s face, already threatened
by death’s shadow, was briefly to be seen the light of Easter. So like Jesus we
too must rely ‘upon the power of God who has called us to be holy.’
Last week’s collection was €4,605. The Ash Wednesday collection
for the Holy Land was €2,445. Sincere thanks
Masses
St. Mary’s Oratory
Mon 9th Bernard
Doherty
Tues 10th Special
Intention
Wed 11th Special
Intention
Thurs 12th Mass
at 10am
Fri 13th Mass
at 10am
Sat 14th Cissie
O’Haire
St. Mary’s Cockhill
Mon 9th Joe
Murphy
Tues 10th No
Mass
Wed 11th Maureen
McKinney
Fri 13th Mass
at 7.30pm
Sat 14th Mass
at 7.30pm
Star of the Sea
Thurs 12th Mass at 7.00pm
Baptism
We welcome into God’s family
Darla Rose McElhinney, Lauren Doherty, Tony John Morrison, Stefan Seicaru & Josey Pat McLaughlin 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
Instead
of the usual Scripture Prayer on Thursday evenings, the time will be given to looking
at the Bible and the teachings of Pope Francis in relation to our endangered
environment, this will run every Thursday from 7-8pm, until Holy Week in St Teresa’s
room. Tel 0876965554.
Carmelite retreat centre Termonbacca
Senior Citizens Day Retreat
- Thursday 19th March - Cost for day £15/20 Euro, to book contact the Parish Office.
Silent Weekend Retreat For Ladies
- Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th April.
Confirmation 2020
Confirmation
will take place on Saturday 28th March 2020
St Mary’s Oratory at 10.30am for Scoil Iosagain.
St Mary’s Cockhill at 2.30pm for St Oran’s NS, Scoil Naomh Iosaf, Scoil Naomh
Pádraig & St Egney’s NS.
Confirmation for Gaelscoil Bhun Chranncha will take place at 5.00pm in Holy Family Ballymagroarty on Thursday 26th March.
Prayer Meeting
Prayer
meetings for Lent will take place in St. Egney's Primary School every Monday from
7.30 pm to 8.30pm beginning on Monday 2nd March 2020.
A Thought........ Remember when people had diaries and got mad when someone read
them? Now they put everything online and get mad when people don’t.
Novena To St Patrick
8 – 16
March visit www.padraignaofa.ie to download
a copy of Novena Prayer and other resources, including a Novena for children, in
honour
St Mary’s Hall Buncrana
Buncrana Parish Draw
Week 3, 1st March 2020
1st Prize: €500 - Eugenia
McLaughlin, Slavery
Promoter: Bridget Allen
2nd Prize: €300 - Mena Jackson, Lisowen Ave
Promoter: Mary
Cuffe
3rd Prize €150 - Anne McLaughlin, Linsfort
Promoter: Anne
Marie Doherty
Bingo – Friday & Sunday nights at 9pm in
St Mary’s Hall ,
12 Page
Book, Single €11 Double €17, Snowball €2,300, 11th Page increase
to €500
DOLITTLE PG 101mins
Saturday
7th - 3pm & 8.15pm
Matinee
Sunday 8th - 3pm
CINEMA CLOSED 9th 10th & 11th of March
ST MURA’S
DRAMA GROUP PLAY
“BARNEY MC GUIGAN’’ - ALL SHOWS 8PM
CINEMA
REOPENS FRIDAY 13TH
DARK WATERS 12A 126mins
Friday 13th March - 5pm, Saturday 14th - 8.15pm
Monday 17th - Thursday 20th - 8.15pm
DOLITTLE PG 101mins Matinee Sunday 15th - 3pm
Also taking bookings for Children’s Parties
with
Bouncy Castles & Food (& Matinee on Sundays) Contact 0862296642.
Saturday Night Dance - Sat 29th Feb, music by AJ Country.
Community Corner
Vote for Gráinne Gráinne Gallanagh has reached the quarter-finals of Dancing
With The Stars, on RTE 1 she needs all the support that we can give, lets get
behind our local girl and remember to vote on Sunday evening when voting lines are
open (show starts at 6.30pm, voting starts approx 7.50pm), text ‘Grainne’ to 53125
or call from your landline to 513717107. Every vote counts - Lets do this Buncrana!!
Buncrana Go - Active Are hosting an evening of recorded ‘Music for all Tastes’
presented by Gerry McCready in the Exchange, on Tues 10th March 7.30pm, (please
note change of date) they have also arranged a trip to Wicklow staying in Arklow
from 4th -7th May, any members interested please call 0871417121
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
Céilí Classes every Thursday in Cockhill Hall, 8.30-10pm, beginners welcome.
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.
Samaritans Helpline number Call Free phone: 116 123,
Text: 087 2 60 90 90.
Tea Dance in Desertegney Parish Hall on Easter Sunday night, April
12th, from 9 -11.30pm, music by Alex & Sinead Black, proceeds in aid of the
Parish Hall & Desertegney Foroige Youth Clun, Adm €7.
St Egney’s NS School enrolment has opened, for application and queries,
please contact the school on 074 9362008.
Medjugorje Pilgrimages from Buncrana, 1st - 8th July & 30th Sept - 7th Oct.
Please note bookings have been exceptionally quick this year. Immediate
enquiries advised. For more info tel Marie 9361625 or Paddy 0879277428.
5 Star Self Catering Apartment Sleeps 6 available in Buncrana, Guest Reviews: "Immaculate
clean", "amazing amenities", "great location". Contact
Clodagh 086 3000080.
Flower Arranging Demonstration by Josie Coll in An Grianan Hotel, Burt,
on Wed 25th March at 7.30pm. Admission €10 (incl light refreshments) All proceeds
to the Oncology and Neonatal Wards, Letterkenny Hospital.
Found - a sum of money was found at St Mary’s Oratory, contact
the Parish Office.
Coffee Morning in aid of Lough Swilly RNLI & Christchurch on Fri
27th March in O’Flaherty’s Bar from 11-2pm,
Fort Dunree 5k walk & run on Sun 29th March in aid of Lough Swilly RNLI & Christchurch
at 11am.
Coffee Morning in O'Flaherty's Bar on March 13th, 10.30am - 2.30pm in aid of
the U14 boys & U14 girls Féile Fundraiser.
Comedy Play “Barney McGuigan” by John Craig in St Mary’s Hall, Buncrana, Mon 9 / Tue
10 / Wed 11 March. Adm: adults €10 / children €5. Proceeds to Parish Fun
Clothes to help Save St Mura’s Cross Fahan Heritage Group will hold three collection
days to take in unwanted clothes and shoes to help raise funds to continue the work
of conserving St Mura’s Cross. Please leave bags at Church of Ireland village hall
(in middle of village) on Wed, March 25 from 6pm to 9pm. Fri, March 27 from 11am
to 5pm and Sat, March 28 from 11am to 5pm. A great reason for a wardrobe clear out!
Charity Bingo in The Halfway House for Crumlin Hospital, Thurs 26th
March, €1,000 on the Last House, Doors 8.30pm.
Swilly Gardening Club First meeting of 2020 will take place on Mon 23rd March
at 8pm in Anglers Centre. A video presentation by John & Sue Shields about the
nature and history of Swan Park will be shown. Everyone is welcome.
Buncrana’s Children’s Charity AGM will take place on Thurs 12th March 2020 in St Mary’s Hall at 7.30pm. RSVP to Phone:
086 735 9993 Email: buncranaschildrenscharity@gmail.com
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 Drumfries Walking Group Fri 13th March 10.00am, meeting
at the Car Park Clonmany. Music Box - 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 11am, Kids Yoga Thurs 4 - 5pm.
Kids Fitness Class Mon 5 - 6pm. Irish Dancing Classes Wed 4:30 - 7pm.
Social Dancing, Step by Step Wed @ 9pm, Learn to Waltz/Jive/Line Dance.
Drumfries Youth Club: The
children of the youth club along with Charlene Daly are holding a tea dance, Sat
14th March in the Sliabh Sneacht Centre, 8.30pm – 10.30pm. Music by Damien Harkin,
adm free, donations welcome, all proceeds on the night are in aid of The Stroke
and Medical Unit, Letterkenny. Raffles tickets can be purchased on the night, some
great prizes! Everyone is welcome to attend
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.
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
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.
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.
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
