New Organ
Installed in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill
In 1829,
the year of Catholic Emancipation, Father Edward Maginn was appointed parish priest
of Fahan. In addition to his famous feeding of the poor, one of the most daring
and long-sighted initiatives undertaken by him was that during his time in what
is now our two parishes, he built St Mary’s Church, Cockhill. It was opened in 1847
at the height of the famine and its attendant difficulties.
With the
liturgy from St Mary’s, Cockhill having kept us tuned-in and fed spiritually throughout
this pandemic, I thought that a similarly daring initiative was needed. And so,
having been made aware of a cut-price deal from Henderson Music, Derry, and with
the help of local labour and expertise in joinery and electrics, and the support
of the Parish Finance Committee, a new Makin Organ has been installed. The cost
to the parish has been STG£20,000. Already, two families have made significant contributions
to this project. On behalf of the parish I thank them – as I thank sincerely all
who are continuing to support the work of the parish these days.
The organ
will beautify the liturgy for years to come and will be of particular benefit to
us as we celebrate Confirmation for the 263 children of both the parishes once served
by Father (later Bishop) Maginn all those years ago.
I commend
this project to your on-going support. Thank you. Father Bradley
Confirmation
– Coineartú 2020
In the coming
two weeks, beginning Monday 17 August, 263 children are due to make their Confirmation
in these parishes. There will be 10 Confirmation ceremonies with a maximum unit
size of 30. With the help of God, the time, date and venue for each ceremony will
continue as previously announced.
Prudently,
due to rising infection rates, the Government have retained the present maximum
number for gathering indoors at 50 people. Where it is possible, religious gatherings
in churches can be greater where the church space can be split into two or more
zones. The reason for all the Confirmation ceremonies taking place in St Mary’s
Chapel, Cockhill is that it is the largest space we have in both parishes and, very
importantly, it can be split into two zones.
The original
intention of facilitating the young people, their parents and sponsors inside the
Chapel for the ceremony was based on the expected and much hoped-for Phase IV restrictions.
Since the restrictions associated with Phase III are still in vogue, the numbers
in each zone must be limited to 50. For that reason, now only the young people,
their parents and teachers together with parish staff, altar servers, music and
singing, and the photographer can be admitted to the Chapel for each ceremony. The
class teacher or the principal in respect of each class/school will act as sponsor
for the young people. PTO
In continuation
of last year’s practice in the Buncrana Parish, through the kindness of our environmental
group, all children being confirmed will receive a sapling to be carefully planted
after the ceremony. These will be carefully and professionally delivered outside
the Chapel, as the children depart after each ceremony. Sponsors are asked to be
available outside the Chapel 45 minutes after each respective ceremony begins. The
saplings will be distributed to them and they will then hold these plants for the
children as they emerge – a potent symbol of the role of planting, nurturing, sheltering
and protecting which the sponsors together with the parents must take in respect
of the children and their faith.
Whilst I
apologise for any inconvenience caused by this change, I hope that it will all the
more clearly foster and explain the steps and responsibility which we must all take
for protecting and promoting the precious gift of life and the well-being of each
person in Christ.
All ceremonies
will be streamed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
Father Francis
Bradley PP
Confirmation Schedule August 2020
Monday 17th August
5pm Scoil
Íosagáin
(Mr Gallagher’s
Class)
7pm St Oran’s
NS Cockhill
Tuesday 18th August
7pm St Aengus’ NS, Bridgend
Wednesday 19th August
5pm Scoil Íosagáin
(Mrs McCusker’s Class)
7pm Gaelscoil Bhun Chranncha
Monday 24th August
5pm St Egney’s NS, Desertegney
7pm Scoil Íosagáin
(Mr McKinney’s, Ms E Doherty, Ms A McDaid’s Classes)
Tuesday 25th August
7pm St Mura’s NS, Tooban
Wednesday 26th August
5pm Scoil Naomh Íosaf, The Illies
&
Scoil Naomh Pádraig, Drumfries
7pm Scoil Íosagáin
(Mrs McColgan’s Class)
All Ceremonies will take place
in Cockhill Chapel.
View at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Readings for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading:
A constantly recurrent
theme of the Old Testament is that Yahweh’s outreach is to the whole world and to
all of his creation. The Lord’s house will be known as a house of prayer for all
peoples.
Second Reading:
It had been their
rejection of Christ by the Jews that had sent Paul on his three missionary journeys
and the other Apostles on theirs to bring salvation to the Gentiles, i.e. people
like the Romans. Yet Paul fervently trusts that in God’s plan His mercy may yet
triumph in achieving the conversion of his countrymen.
Gospel:
Resolute, fearless
and humble faith wins the day once more with Jesus! It is the response of placing
our faith in Him, it seems, that is at the core of our salvation. The Canaanite
woman’s daughter was instantly cured.
Anniversary Masses
St. Mary’s Cockhill
Mon 17th
Ignatius Boyle
Tues 18th
Tony Gill
Wed 19th
Special Intention
Thurs 20th
Sarah Spence (MM)
Fri 21st Holy Souls
Sat 22nd Evelyn Taylor (nee Joyce) (1st A)
St Mary’s Oratory
Mon 17th
– Fri 21st No Mass
Sat 22nd Matilda Forshaw
Star Of The Sea Desertegney
Fri 21st
Mass at 7pm
Sat 22nd Mass at 10am
Sun 23rd
Mass at 10am
Mass Times - St Mary’s Church Cockhill
Saturday
Vigil at 7pm
Sunday at
9am & 11am
St Mary’s Oratory Buncrana
Saturday
Vigil at 7pm
Sunday at
9am & 11am
Star of the Sea Desertegney
Saturday
at 10am
Sunday at
10am
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
will take place in St Mary’s Oratory each day from 9am - 9pm (Mon-Fri), 9am - 6.45pm
(Sat) and 12 noon - 7pm (Sun)
Baptisms
We welcome into God’s family the
following children who were baptised
over the last weekend:
Hannah Mae Doherty
Isla Nora Murphy
Layla Rose Kelly
Mollie Louise Breslin
May God Guide & Protect our
Children always.
St Mary’s
Hall and Cinema
Cinema Now Showing
𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑-𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝟐 (2004)
12A 127mins
Saturday
15th Aug - 8.15pm
𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑-𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝟑 (2007)
12A 139mins
Sunday 16th
Aug - 8.15pm
𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐎
12A 125mins
Thursday
20th Aug - 8.15pm
Friday
21st - 8.15pm
Saturday
22nd - 8.15pm
Sunday
23rd - 8.15pm
TENET
COMING SOON
Please Note Limited Availability / 45 Seats
First come first served!
Instructions for Ceremonies
Please enter
to the Chapel ONLY at the designated door(s).
To ensure
social distancing, you must cooperate with the ushers in filling all areas of the
Chapel from the FRONT as directed.
If Holy
Communion is being distributed, it will take place at the end of the Ceremony as
you exit the Chapel. (Alternative arrangements will be made for Funerals & Weddings)
Please follow
the “Yellow-Brick-Road” distance markers on the floor to ensure social distancing
in the ONE WAY system. Thank you for your co-operation
Register of Electors 2020-2021
In line with the annual process of updating the Register
of Electors, a review of the current register is now underway. Please be advised
that should you wish to be placed on Register of Electors or a member of your family
will reach the age of 18 years before the 15th February, 2021
Please contact Mrs Samantha Mahon
on 0870524991 or
email smahon@donegalcoco.ie.
Or Facebook - Register of
Electors
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