Buncrana Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 18th February 2018 | 1st Sunday of Lent

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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 19th Special Intention

Tue 20th Special Intention

Wed 21st John Doherty

Thurs 22nd Paddy Doherty

Fri 23rd Ronnie & Una O’Doherty

Sat 24th Catherine Doherty (MM)

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 19th Mary Ann O’Connor (50th A)

Tues 20th Willie Breslin (MM)

Wed 21st Helen McIntyre (MM)

Fri 23rd Terence Burns (MM)

Sat 24th Mary Lynch (20th A)

Star of the Sea

Thurs 22nd Mass at 8.00pm

Deaths

Your prayers are asked for

Sr Enda Canning,

Pat McLaughlin &

Carmel McCrudden

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

Baptisms

We welcome into God’s family: Oakley Jay McCarron, Shay Denis Doherty, Clara Fullerton and Jaxsen Gordon Thompson who were baptised recently.

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

Mass in honour of Blessed Alexandrina in Termonbacca on Sun 25th Feb 7:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Prayer meetings for Lent will begin in St. Egney’s N.S. on Monday 19th February at 7.30P.M. They will continue every Monday until 26th March.

Sick Visitation

Fr Bradley will visit the sick in his care as follows:

Wednesday 21st February in the afternoon in the Town areas, Trillick, Lisnakelly & Cockhill Road.

Thursday 22nd February in the afternoon in Hilltown, Ballymagan, The Rock, Corvin, Gortleck & Glebe.

A Thought for Lent...

There are three ways of getting things done quickly: do it yourself, have someone else do it, or ask your children not to do it.

Last week’s collection was €4,820. Sincere Thanks

Calling All Families

Parish Lenten Programme begins on Wednesday evening, 8.00pm – 9.30pm. Inishowen Gateway Hotel. EVERYONE (ALL AGES) WELCOME

Third of Four National Collections for World Meeting of Families 2018

Next weekend, throughout the country, the third in a series of four collections will take place at Masses. These collections are to help offset the costs connected with the World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit taking place in Dublin 21-26 August. This will be the last ‘second collection’ for the foreseeable future. The following key moments make up the World Meeting of Families:

- A National Opening on Tuesday 21 August which will take place simultaneously in each of the dioceses of Ireland;

- A three day congress from 22-24 August in the RDS, Dublin;

- A Festival of Families on Saturday 25 August, comprising a reflective concert style event within a prayerful and joyful atmosphere, in which personal stories of faith will be shared by families from all continents, in the presence of Pope Francis

- A Closing Mass will be celebrated by Pope Francison Sunday 26 August with thousands of people from Ireland and across the world.

Father Bradley

WORKSHOP ON THE ENVIRONMENT

This is a practical Diocesan follow-up on the Pope’s encyclical on the environment (‘Laudato Si’), using short clips of dvd followed by discussion. It will look at the PROBLEM of devastation on planet Earth (our Home) and on HOW we got into the present situation; then at possibilities and hope for the future. Pope Francis calls for an ECOLOGICAL CONVERSION. This is an opportunity to begin that process. The workshop is for people from different parishes in Inishowen and is being held in St. Teresa’s room at the back of St. Mary’s Oratory in Buncrana on Saturday 24 February from 10am to 5pm. Tea and sandwiches served. If interested contact ‘laudatosisisignore2017@gmail.com or 93-62390/ M: 0876965554.

Readings for 1st Sunday of Lent

Gen 9:8-15. Even all those thousands of years ago the rainbow was interpreted as a sign that the plan of our ultimate salvation had already been laid down. In today’s gospel the plan is fulfilled.

Ps 24. “Your ways, Lord, are faithfulness and love.”

1 Pet 3:18-22. The corrupt contemporaries of Noah rejected the promptings of the Holy Spirit and the Flood waters cleansed them from the earth. So too the waters of baptism offers each of us the chance to purge ourselves of evil and commit ourselves to the victorious Christ.

Mk 1:12-15. Immediately after his baptism Jesus is driven (very forcefully) by the Spirit into the desert. There he recapitulates in his own person the whole Jewish experience of the call to covenant with God. He emerges to announce to the world: ‘The time has come, and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent and believe the Good News.’

God bids us welcome to his house

God bids us welcome to his house

and he invites us to his feast.

Day of great joy and happiness Alleluia.

Let us approach unto the feast to which the Lord invites us all and eat the bread which gives us life.

To do your will is my desire

To do your will is my desire

To live in you Lord is my life.

To spread your love through all the earth

to find in you the joy of life.

All of my days I sing your praise.

Through all my nights you are my light

You will shine forth through all my years

and joyously will bring me home.

Let there be peace shared among us

Let there be peace in our hearts.

May now your peace sweep this nation cause us O Lord to arise; give us a fresh understanding of all the peace that is real.

Let there be peace shared among us let there be peace.

Let there be love etc. Let there be joy etc.

Make me a channel of your peace

Where there is hatred let me bring your love. Where there is injury your pardon Lord, And where there's doubt true faith in you.

Oh Master grant that I may never seek so much to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love with all my soul.

Come back to me with all your heart,

don’t let fear keep us apart.

Trees do bend, tho’ straight and tall;

so must we to others’ call.

Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new life The wilderness will lead you

to your heart where I will speak.

The wilderness will lead you

to your heart where I will speak.

Integrity and justice

with tenderness you shall know.

The 8th Amendment

Dr Jean Angela (GP) and companions will give a talk on the proposed repeal of the 8th Amendment. Meeting at 7.30, In The Plaza, Thursday 22nd Feb.

The Stations of the Cross

Will be prayed after 10am Mass in St Mary’s Oratory each day, after Thursday evening Mass in Desertegney and after Friday evening Mass in Cockhill during Lent.

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

Buncrana Parish Draw - Week No 2, 11th Feb 2018

1st Prize €500 - Charlene Doherty, Lisowen Ave

Promoter: Mena Jackson

2nd Prize €300 - James Gill, Lisowen Ave

Promoter: Marie Deehan

3rd Prize €150 - Philip McDaid,

Promoter: Bernadette Gallagher

Bingo

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

Snowball: €2,200

Page 9 now Single Book and Sheet €10.

Double Book and Sheets €15.

The Cinema

The Greatest Showman (PG) 105 mins

Sat 17th @8.15pm , Mon to Thurs @ 8.15pm

Coco (PG). 105 mins

Matinee today Sun 18th at 3pm & Sun 25th at 3pm

Three Billboards, outside Ebbing Missouri (15’s) 115 min

Fri 23rd at 5pm; Sat & Mon to Thurs at 8.15pm

Community Corner

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.

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. €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

Sliabh Sneacht Centre

NEW Drumfries walking group every Friday. Leaving the Centre next Friday, 23rd Feb at 10 am. Light refreshments afterwards.

Now taking names for the following courses:

DSLR Photography & Digital Imaging - starting Monday, 5th March (8 weeks).

Healthy Eating Cookery Course - starting Wednesday, 7th March (8 weeks).

Basic Computers – March start with date to be confirmed.

Contact the Centre to register your interest on: 074 93 61 742 / Text: 087 148 6001 or email: admin@sliabhsneachtcentre.ie

Sciol Iosagain

The Principal Sinead McLaughlin would like to thank everyone who supported, organised & took part in our annual Christmas day swim, a total of €1,300 and £420 was raised. Go raibh maith agaibh uilig.

Gaelscoile Bhun Cranncha Come along parents to our Open Night and find out more about our school on Wed 21st Feb @ 7.30p.m. Castle Avenue, Buncrana. Some of our teachers, pupils and parents will be on hand to share their experiences with you. Cuirfear fearadh na fáilte romhat.

St Oran’s NS Cockhill Please note: the closing date for Enrolment forms for Children starting in Sept 2018 is 26th February.

The WISE project is a FREE service and is open to women of all ages who have the potential and the desire, to play a more active role in the labour force. If you are looking for help with your CV, cover letter and interview skills or to up skill or retrain, contact Gemma on 086 145 2252 for more information.

Christ Church Buncrana Annual fundraising Dance for Christ Church Buncrana, will be held in the Plaza on Sat 24 Feb. Music is by Kieran McAree. Doors open from 10pm – 1am. Tickets 10 Euros or pay at the door.

Thanks on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society Donegal to everyone who donated to their recent Church Gate Collection €1,314 was raised.

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

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.

Would you like to Improve your Spoken Irish join us over a coffee in Jamboe coffee shop every Sun morning at 11.30am

Lost in Buncrana a pair of Children’s glasses, if found contact the Parish office.

Good Morning Service Volunteer befrienders are required to visit older people in their homes throughout Inishowen. Full training provided. Garda vetting and screening applies. Contact Emma on ffbefriending@gmail.com or 9321598.

McCleans Cleaning Service carpet upholstery cleaning, power washing, window cleaning, all types of cleaning undertaken, call 086 8480321/9322396

Jiving & Line Dancing for Fun classes every Monday night in the Icare centre, Ballymacarry from 7pm until 8.30, all ages and stages welcome, no partner required €5 per class.

Donegal Hearing next clinics at Castle clinic, Malin Road, Moville will be: Thur 1st March 1pm-4.30, Fri 16th March 9.30-1.30pm. The government give allowances for people who have PPSN/medical card, up to €500 per ear and is there to help people to purchase hearing aids. We also now provide a Wax removal service using micro suction at €50, Booking by appointment on 074-9385758.

Found Set of keys found along St Orans Oaks, in January contact Parish office

Also Found Childs glasses at Cockhill Chapel, contact Parish office.

Personal Development Workshops every Thurs at 10am-1pm, from 22nd Feb-29th March, The Exchange, Castle Ave.

Table Quiz being held in The Cottage Bar on Friday Feb 23rd at 9.00pm in aid of Irish Guide Dogs.

NEW Beginners 5-Week YOGA Course starting in the Tullyarvan Mill on Saturday March 3rd @ 12.30 - 1.30pm. Booking is essential, text/call Joanne on 086 3631341 to book a place. PLEASE NOTE: Joanne will be taking over from Ciara Masterson 11am-12pm class every Saturday from March 3rd. This is a general yoga class suitable for All Levels. Drop-in’s welcome.

The Plaza - Sat 17th Feb, Dancing to RoseMarie. Doors 10-1 Adm €7; Thurs 22nd Feb - One Night Stand Play, Doors open 7:30. Kids jiving & line dancing class, Mon’s 4:15pm- Morning line dancing classes, Tues 10:30am- Beginners line dancing Wed 7pm. Advanced Line dancing Wed 8:00pm, JIVING, Wed 9:15pm

Waltzing and old tyme dancing lessons on Mon 8pm, The Plaza call 086 1245348 or 087 3989210

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

Scoil Naomh Iósaf, Illies, Buncrana: Enrolment forms are now available for Sept 2018 intake 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.

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. Offering treatments from Environ anti-Aging Facials to Laser Skin Therapy for Red Vein Removal, Age Spot Removal, Acne Clearance, Laser Hair Removal & Micro Needling. Also all beauty treatments. tel 9386006 or on FB 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.

Ceili & Old Time dance being held in Scoil Mhuire on Fri, Feb 23rd from 9pm - 12 midnight, music by Martin Doogan, €5 entry included refreshments.