Buncrana Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 4th February 2018 | 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Fr Bradley 9363455 | Fr Walsh 9361393 |  Parish Office 9361253

Parish Office Opening Times |  Mon - Thur: 9.30 am - 5.00pm | Friday: 9.30 am - 4.00pm

Priest on Call 0749361253

Masses

St. Mary’s Oratory

Mon 5th - Special Intention

Tue 6th - Special Intention

Wed 7th - Hugh McColgan

Thurs 8th - Dolores Connolly

Fri 9th - Sarah O’Donnell

Sat 10th - Dr. Denis McLaughlin

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 5th - Kathleen Doherty

Tues 6th - Cecelia McLaughlin

Wed 7th - Tess McLaughlin (MM)

Fri 9th - Catherine Cullen

Sat 10th - Fr. Maurice McAleese

Star of the Sea

Sun 4th - Mary-Teresa McDaid

Sun 11th - Carmel Rodden

Thurs 8th - Blessing of Throats

Deaths

Your Prayers are asked for

Martha Kilbane,

Barney Doherty &

Tony Hirrell

who died recently and for their family and friends saddened by their loss.

Baptisms

We welcome into God’s family: Charlie Des Halpenny and Eve Mary Donaghey who were baptised recently.

Divine Mercy Conference 2018

February 17th/18th. Speakers include Ralph Martin who has been a leader in renewal movements in the Catholic Church for many years and Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, OBE, of Mary’s Meals, Streamed live to Plaza as in Previous years. Mass and confessions on site in line with RDS.

Scripture Prayer

Would you like to improve your prayer life & deepen your faith?, try the Scripture prayer on a Thurs evening in St Teresa’s room from 7 - 8pm.

“Prayer should accompany the reading of sacred scripture so that a Conversation takes place between God and the Human Person” Vat II

A Thought...

With all the flu that has been going around, a family noticed that their pet pig lost its voice... It was totally disgruntled.

Special Diocesan Mass

The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with special needs, and their families and friends, will take place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, Derry, on Sat 10th March 2018 at 3.00pm. If you have a child who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion at this Mass please contact the Catechetical Centre on 048 71264087.

Blessing of Throats

Blessing of Throats will take place as follows:

St Mary’s Oratory – Wednesday 7th February at 10.00am

St Mary’s Cockhill – Wednesday 7th February at 7.30pm

Star of the Sea, Desertegney – Thursday 8th February at 8.00pm

Lenten Station Masses

During Lent 2018, we will resume again our Station Masses throughout the parish. Stations will be available on the Monday and Tuesday evenings of Lent. Areas currently available are:

Area 1 Ludden, Gransha, Ballymacarry Lower and Trillick.

Area 2 Milltown, Millfield, Main Street, St Mary’s Road, Shore Front, Cahir O’Doherty Avenue, Castle Park, Castle Avenue, St Columba’s Avenue, The Meadows, Mulberry Avenue.

Area 4 Rockytown, Magherinture, Burwood, Summerhill, Allendale, The Hawthorns, Heather Park, Gort-Na-mbo, Parc-na-Haluine.

Area 5 Aghilly, Lenynarnan, Bauville, Kellogs, Clonglash, Meenkeeragh, Tullydish, Meenyanly, Owenkillew, Barnahone.

Area 6 Cockhill Road, Red Row, Cloncool, Crana View, Kearney’s Pass, Cockhill Park.

Area 7 Tullyaravan, Pillar Park, The Woods, St Joseph’s Park, Tirmacool Park, Lisnakelly, Slavery.

Area 8 Clonbeg, Earlsfort, Gleann Aibhinn, Glenview, Dun-Na-Ri, Upper Slavery.

Area 9 Meenagorey, Porthaw, Carolina, Ballynarry, Druminore, Claggan, Fallduff, Drumfad, Gortyarrigan.

Area 11 – Glebe, Carva, Glackroe ,Mullyagharry, Calhame, Sharagore, Mullnaskea, Greenhill, Old Mountain, Gortleck, Drumnacross

Area 13 Hilltown, Clamperland, Clonblosk, Ballymacarry, Straboe, Riverdale.

Area 14 Ballymagan, Elm Park, Cleenagh, Kinnego, Druminderry.

Area 15 Umricam, Sleadrin, Drum, Fallask, Owenboy, Shandrum, Meenaward, Duntarson.

Area 16 Drumfries, Carroghill, Ballinlough, Ballytrieve, Meenamallagh, Magheraboy, Glassmullin Meenaduff.

Area 17 Foffnagh, Meenamullaghan, Stranaclea, Ballynakeeloge, Connagh-Kinnego, Sireda. Dates available: February 19th, 20th, 26th & 27th, March 5th, 13th & 20th. Please Contact the Parish Office.

Readings for 5th Sunday in Ordinary time

Job 7:1-4, 6-7. “Swifter than a weaver’s shuttle my days have passed, and vanished, leaving no hope behind.” The God-fearing Job of the Old Testament speaks for all who patiently endure suffering. In today’s Gospel reading we will see Jesus beginning to reveal God close-up. His plan all along for human beings is going to be revealed as having been one of infinite tenderness and compassion.

Ps 146

1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23. St Paul is addressing Christian converts, mostly poor people, in the notoriously immoral port city of Corinth. Although he would be quite entitled to claim his pay as an apostle, he had supported himself always by his trade as a tent-maker. He would rather die than present any obstacle to the Good News. All he wants for himself a share in Christ’s promises.

Mk 1:29-39.

Parish Meeting for Couples Getting Married in 2018

I am inviting all couples from this parish or getting married in this parish during 2018 to a special meeting which will take place in The Sliabh Sneacht Centre, Drumfries on Sunday 18 February at 3pm. This meeting is for the couples themselves and for their parents. While all couples from this parish, or getting married in this parish, are to undertake an Accord Marriage Preparation Course, it is intended that this additional meeting will further help them and their families prepare for the celebration of this Sacrament. (Where a couple are living overseas, it will be sufficient for their parents to attend.) Father Bradley

Vocations Information Evening

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 6pm – 9pm, in the Parochial House, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry. Enquiries can be made via the Diocesan Vocations Director: Fr Paul Farren, Tel 048 71 264087 or email ddcc@derrydiocese.org

Last week’s collection was €5,015. Sincere Thanks

Holy God

Holy God we praise thy name

Lord of all we bow before thee

All on earth thy sceptre own

All in heaven above adore thee

Endless is thy vast domain everlasting is thy reign

Be still

Be still for the presence of the Lord the holy one is here. Come bow down before him now with reverence and fear.

In Him no sin is found we stand on holy ground

Be still for the presence of the Lord the holy one is here.

Be still for the glory of the Lord is shining all around. He burns with holy fire with splendour he is crowned. How awesome is the sight our radiant King of light. Be still for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.

Be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place. He comes to cleanse and heal to minister his grace. No work too hard for him in faith receive from him. Be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.

Walk in the light

Lets all join together in communion sweet

Walk walk in the light and love one another 'till the Saviour we meet walk, walk in the light

Walk in the light (3) walk in the light of God.

Marian Devotions

Will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca on Tue 6th Feb, beginning at 7.30 pm.

The Holy Family Padre Pio prayer group will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday 6th February in the Holy Family church, Ballymagroarty, Derry, starting with Mass at 7.15pm. There will be a 1st class relic at the meeting, and everyone is welcome.

Cursillo

will hold two “3-Day Weekends” at the Carmelite Retreat Centre in Termonbacca, Derry: Men’s weekend from Thursday 22nd until Sunday 25th February. Women’s weekend from Thursday 8th until Sunday 11th March . These are residential Weekends. For further information please contact 07708066939 or 07841100174.

St. Mary’s Hall Manager: Danny Henderson Tel. 9361572

New Buncrana Parish Draw begins this week. Cards & Lines available from the Parish Office, St Mary’s Hall & Doherty’s Shop, Desertegney

Bingo

Friday & Sunday night at 9pm in St Mary’s Hall

Snowball: €2,100

Page 9 now Single Book and Sheet €10.

Double Book and Sheets €15.

The Cinema

The Post (12A) 116 mins. Starring Meryl Streep & Tom Hanks

Sat 3rd at 8.15pm plus Mon - Thurs @ 8.15pm

Ferdinand (Gen) 105 mins

Matinee today Sun @ 3pm

Maze Runner the Death Cure (12a) 114 min

Fri 9th, Sat, Mon to Thurs at 8.15pm.

Coco (PG). 105 mins

Matinee Sun11st plus Sun 18th at 3pm

Community Corner

The Plaza - Kids jiving & line dancing class, Starting Mon’s 4:15pm-5:15pm, Morning line dancing classes, Tues 10:30am-11:30am; Beginners line dancing starting Wed Jan 7pm-8pm (Upstairs at the plaza). Advanced Line dancing Wed 8:00pm-9:00pm, Beginners and advanced JIVING, Wed 9:15pm-10:15pm.

Slimming World

Every Tues at 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Men & Women Welcome. Tel Anne Marie on 0860848705.

Carndonagh Brass Band will hold an Open Night on Fri 9th Feb at 7:30 in Spraoi agus Sport, Malin Street, Carndonagh (below Supervalu). The Band would welcome new members, young or old, who can already read music. Come along if you’re interested or ring 0878216043 or 0863839629 for more details

Yoga Classes suitable for Multiple Sclerosis & Limited Mobility Mondays in Carndonagh (Spraoi agus Sport) @ 12.30pm, Friday’s in Icare Centre, Ballymacarry Rd @1.30pm.

Somatic Classes (healing through gentle movement) Monday’s @ 4.15pm in Fahan, Contact Marian 0861740054.

Weekly relaxing Hatha Yoga and meditation classes for beginners and those with more experience at Sliabh Sneacht Centre on Thursday nights from 7 pm to 8.30pm. €5,10 Euro per class. Suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Give yourself the gift of some "me time!" Contact: Anne Marie McCallion at 086 834 9329

General knowledge QUIZ will take place in Buncrana Golf Club function room on Fri 9th Feb @ 8.30pm. Everyone welcome. Team and Spots prizes on the night. Entry €5 per person.

Afternoon Tea & cake Sale in aid of Icare & Sonas on Sunday 4th Feb from 1-4pm in the Icare centre, everyone welcome.

Gentle Mindful Yoga with Julie begins at 6pm on Feb 7th, Stronger Stretching Yoga at 7.15pm both in Vivid Performances studio, Tullyarvan Mill, €5 per class, call 0862376116.

Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on Thur 8th Feb at 7:30pm in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents. As Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers, please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Wed 7th Feb or call us on 085 2888 888.

Alzheimer's Society Donegal Branch will hold their annual Church gate collection next weekend (10 & 11 Feb), volunteers are needed to help, please call Martha on 0863080313.

Park Run (5k Walk/Run) every Saturday Morning 9.30am sharp meeting at the Tip O’Neill statue, Shore front, free entry contact Liz or Jason on 0852522752. Coffee afterwards in the Fishermans Wharf - 10% discount, see you there!

The Lunch Box Deli - Home made dinners, sit in or take away, freshly made trays of sandwiches for all occasions, Open 7am - 7pm, 7 days a week, sit in or take away, call in your order (074) 9322700

Gutsy World: Weight loss & Wellness program. We focus on losing weight, gut health, hormone balance and complete wellness for mind & body. Every Thurs in Seriously Fit, Nailors Row Buncrana. Booking is essential. Call or text Glenda on 085 2288253. Times 9.15am - 1pm and 4.30 - 6.30pm.

Seriously Fit Buncrana: Fitness & nutrition programs to suit everyone. MENS Only classes, monthly member package (unlimited classes, nutrition and weekly weigh ins), Kids fun fitness & nutrition program, Small group personal training groups, Introduction to fitness for the complete beginner. Nailors Row, Buncrana. Contact Billy on 085 2288304.

Reiki therapy - Healing treatment for Back, Neck & Shoulder pain, Sports injuries, Tight Muscles, stiffness & headache. With money back guarantee!, contact 0863669435, or facebook Sinead Moore Reiki Buncrana.

Singing Lessons in the Exchange on Friday’s from 2 - 2.50pm for secondary school ages, 3.15 - 4pm for 8 – 12 years & 4 – 4.45 for 5 - 7 years, starting 2ns Feb, contact Marie Fitzpatrick on 0872962646.

Sliabh Sneacht Centre

Oil Painting Mon 5th Feb - 6 weeks, Dressmaking & Alterations - Tues 13th Feb - 6 week (Mornings), Cookery for Men – Mon 19th Feb - 4 week, Mindfulness & Stress Management, Photography, Flower Arranging, Healthy Eating Cookery Course, Pottery, Basic Computers.

Centre Activities

Early Morning Circuits, Tues & Thurs 6:45am – 7:45am

Music lessons – Guitar Tues 4pm – 5pm & Singing 5pm – 6pm

Jive & waltz Class - Tues from 9pm – 10:15pm

NEW Ladies Fitness Class - Wed & Fri from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Starting soon, please contact Centre to register interest.

Irish Dancing - Wed 4:30pm - 7: 00pm

Yoga – Thurs 7pm - 8:30pm

Active Kids Club – Sat. Tots Club 3yr – 5yr olds from 10am to 10:50 & Big Kids Club 11am – 12 noon.

Contact us 93 61742 / Text: 087 148 6001 or email: admin@sliabhsneachtcentre.ie

Amach Anseo are setting up a community garden at The Potting Shed, Artlink, Fort Dunree. We meet weekly usually on a Mon or Sat. On Monday 5th we will have a workshop by Joanne Lindsay Butler from OURganic gardens on how to develop a successful community garden. If interested email amachanseocommunitygarden@gmail.com

IT Training and eLearning: Inishowen Development Partnership are offering FREE DIGITAL SKILLS FOR CITIZEN’S TRAINING (Internet, email, online shopping, Social Media, Skype etc) beginning Feb 2018 – For more details call Kathleen/Denis at 074 9322296 or E: kathleen@inishowen.ie

Waltzing and old tyme dancing lessons in The Plaza on Monday from 8-9:15pm. All abilities are welcome and no partner is required. Come along and learn to dance in a fun relaxed way. For more information call 086 1245348 or 087 3989210

Scoil Naomh Padraig, Drumfries Enrolment is now open for Junior Infants starting school in Sep 2018. Applications are available from the school office or the website (https://drumfriesns.scoilnet.ie/blog) Closing date is 23/02/18.

St Oran’s NS Cockhill closing date for Enrolment forms for Children starting in Sept 2018 is 26th Feb.

Scoil Naomh Iósaf, Illies, Buncrana: Enrolment forms are now available for children starting school in September 2018 Phone No: 07493 62212, Email: stjoesias@gmail.com

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

Get the Grade English tuition for Junior & Leaving Cert. Tel Mark on 086 6655334 or 9322472

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.

Shaun Porter Gardening Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, weeding & general tidy of your garden. Certificates in Horticulture. Contact 0863286011 or Facebook Shaun Porter Gardening.

Inishowen Injury Clinic - Cahir McLaughlin N.M.T. Treatment of Neck Pain, Back Pain, Shoulder Pain & Sports Injuries. To book - Call us on 086 075 3296 or find us on Facebook.

Maths tutor for honours or pass. Call 9362444 or 087 2913186.

Annette’s Hair Salon The salon is open Tues to Sat, late night Thurs for Gents. Call us on 074-9361591 0860608586 or find us on FB.

Beauty House is an Award Winning Advanced Skincare & IPL Laser Clinic based in Devlin’s Complex, Bridgend. We offer amazing treatments from Environ anti-Aging Facials to Laser Skin Therapy for Red Vein Removal, Age Spot Removal, Acne Clearance, Laser Hair Removal & Micro Needling. We also offer all the top beauty treatments. Call us on 0749386006 or find us on Facebook Beauty-House Bridgend www.beautyhouse.com

Waltz - Jive - Foxtrot step by step tuition by Breedge & John, in the Tullyarvan Mill, Monday 9 - 10.15pm, for beginners & advanced.