MARTIN MC GINN - Sunday, 3rd June 2018 - Buncrana Parish Newsletter

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

St. Mary’s Oratory

Mon 4th Corney Kelly

Tue 5th Special Intention

Wed 6th Mass at 10am

Thurs 7th Mass at 10am

Fri 8th Katrina Luxford-McDaid

Sat 9th Special Intention

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 4th Mary Frances Doherty

Tues 5th Mass at 7.30pm

Wed 6th Sarah-Ann McDaid (60thA)

Fri 8th Barbara Eccles

Sat 9th Kathleen Doherty (MM)

Star of the Sea

Thurs 7th Mass at 8pm

Sun 10th Winnie & Archie Rodden

Baptisms

We welcome into God’s family John Henry Bradley, Ava Theresa McElhinney and Phia Porter who was baptised recently.

Deaths

Your Prayers are asked for

Seamus Coyle

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

Readings for this Week

Ex 24: 3-8. It is 1250 BC. After the escape from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the 10 commandments the patriarch Moses offers a big sacrifice of animals and makes covenant in their blood between God and his Chosen People. It would stand for over 1000 years. It centres on Israel's receiving God's help in coming into possession of a homeland and on Israel's part the keeping the Commandments. It includes no mention of eternal life, grace or of the Holy Spirit, just he promise of survival as a people in a very dangerous world.

Ps 115: 12-13: When St Paul pens this letter to his fellow Jews 1300 years have passed. He explains how Jesus has replaced the great Mosaic blood covenant with infinitely superior New Covenant in Jesus' own blood. It provides for both the personal sanctification and eternal salvation of everyone who worthily participates.

Mk 14: 12-16, 22:26 Although sadly ignored by many in our secular society Jesus has left for us the sacrament of the Mass as our place and time to regularly renew the everlasting Covenant between God and his chosen people. This New Covenant has been signed and sealed in Jesus' own blood. "The cup of salvation I will raise." "If you love me keep my commandments."

Last week’s collection was €4,970

Plus a donation of €500

Sincere Thanks

Official Family Prayer for World Meeting of Families 2018

God, our Father,

We are brothers and sisters in Jesus your Son,

One family, in the Spirit of your love.

Bless us with the joy of love.

Make us patient and kind,

gentle and generous,

welcoming to those in need.

Help us to live your forgiveness and peace.

Protect all families with your loving care,

Especially those for whom we now pray:

[We pause and remember family members and others by name].

Increase our faith,

Strengthen our hope,

Keep us safe in your love,

Make us always grateful for the gift of life that we share.

This we ask, through Christ our Lord,

Amen

Mary, mother and guide, pray for us.

Saint Joseph, father and protector, pray for us.

Saints Joachim and Anne, pray for us.

Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us.

Corpus Christi Procession

Today we will have the annual Corpus Christi Procession. It will begin from St Mary’s Oratory at 3pm and proceed along St Mary’s Road via the Westend to Main street and make its way back to the Oratory again.

The procession will last one hour. All are welcome to attend.

Together with their families, the children who made their First Holy Communion this year are especially encouraged to attend, wearing their First Communion clothes. Each child is asked to bring a little posy of flowers, particularly wild flowers, which they will carry with them in the procession. Their parents are asked to accompany them.

This is a beautiful tradition which we would like to uphold.

Ice-Cream Sundae

As a little treat for everyone - for we are all children at heart - whipped ice-cream is available for everyone as you leave the church today. Just a little treat to thank you for your support and encouragement throughout the year

Congratulations

Congratulations to the children from the parish who travelled to the Aviva on Wednesday to take part in the Spar FAI Primary School National 5 A side football championship and in particular to the Scoil Iosagain Girls who are the All Ireland Champions, we also congratulate especially Jodie Loughery one of our Altar Servers who won player of the tournament.

Pledge Mass For Young People Recently Confirmed

In congratulating the children of 6th Class in our parish schools, I am inviting them to attend Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill on Wednesday 13 June at 7.30pm. During next past week, Pledge Prayer Cards will be circulated to all classes and the importance of the Pledge will be explained. I will write to parents inviting them to support their young people in this way and to attend the Mass. The young people will sign the Pledge, their parents will counter-sign it and then, during the Mass, I will seal each card. Please support our young people by praying for them at this time.

Father Bradley

Take our bread

Take our bread we ask you , Take our hearts we love you, Take our lives Oh Father, We are yours we are yours.

Yours as we stand at the table you set

yours as we eat the bread our hearts can't forget. We are the signs of your life with us yet we are yours we are yours.

I am the bread of life

I am the bread of life you who come to me shall not hunger and who believe in me shall not thirst, No one can come to me unless the Father beckon

Refrain:

And I will raise you up (3) on the last day.

The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world and if you eat of this bread you shall live for ever you shall live for ever.

Unless you eat of the flesh of the Son of Man and drink of his blood and drink of his blood you shall not have life within you.

I am the Resurrection I am the life

if you believe in me even though you die you shall live forever.

Yes Lord I believe that you are the Christ the Son of God who have come into the world.

Eat this bread.

Eat this bread drink this cup come to me and never be hungry. Eat this bread drink this cup trust in me and you shall not thirst. I am the bread of life the true bread sent from the Father.

Your ancestors ate manna in the desert but this is the bread come down from heaven.

Anyone who eats this bread will live forever

Sweet heart of Jesus

Sweet heart of Jesus fount of love and mercy today we come thy blessing to implore O touch our hearts so cold and so ungrateful and make them Lord thine own forever more Sweet heart of Jesus we implore O make us love thee more and more

Cursillo in the Derry Diocese is holding two “3-day weekends” at the Carmelite Retreat Centre in Termonbacca, Derry

Women’s weekend, Thursday 14th June until Sunday 17th June.

Men’s weekend, Thursday 28th June until Sunday 1st July.

For further information please contact 07708066939 or 07841100174

The Rosary

For MEN ONLY. A talk on this wonderful prayer, its history and power, will be held in St Teresa’s Room, at 6.30pm this Sunday 03 June. Everyone welcome.

A Thought...

You know you’re a Catholic when you’re tempted to genuflect before going into the row of seats at the Cinema.

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

Buncrana Parish Draw - Week No 17, 27th May 2018

1st Prize €500 - Paul Eccles, Castle Ave

Promoter: Marie Henderson

2nd Prize €300 - Mary McCallion, Tullydish

Promoter: Mary McCallion

3rd Prize €150 - Peggy Gill, Lr Main Street

Promoter: Noeleen Tynan

Bingo

Bingo on Friday & Sunday night at 9pm in St Mary’s Hall. Snowball: €2,950. Page 9 now Single Book and Sheet €10. Double Book and Sheets €15.

The Cinema

Solo Star Wars Story (12A) 135min

Sat 2nd 8.15pm also Mon - Thur at 8.15pm. Also Matinee today Sun 3rd at 3pm & Sunday 3rd at 3pm

Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom

Fri 8th 5pm also Sat, Mon - Thur 8.15pm. Also Matinee Sun 10th at 3pm

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.

Sliabh Sneacht Centre

Drumfries Walking Group takes place every Friday. Leaving from the Centre next Friday, 8th June at 10am. Walk will last approximately one hour with light refreshments served afterwards. Everyone welcome.

Centre Hire and Room Hire available at reasonable rates.

One Day Retreat to Termonbacca will take place on June 7th, leaving the Lake of Shadows hotel at 10am, contact 074 9361403

Charity Tractor Run on June 16th, meeting at the Laurentic for 9.30am and leaving at 10.30am sharp, €20 per tractor. All proceeds going to Cashel Na Cór. A fun day will be taking place at the Laurentic all day for all the family with bouncy castles, live music & food, with spot prizes and a raffle. Contact Stephen on 0872926917 or the Laurentic on 9324019.

Swilly Gardening Club Annual Trip on Saturday June 30th to Creeslough, Falcarragh and Gweedore areas. Booking essential. Contact Margaret 0862758805/9361114. All welcome.

Beginners 7 week PILATES course starting in Tullyarvan Mill, on Monday 11 June at 8pm. Any questions call or text Claire 086 3811632.Cost 75 euro. Please bring a mat.

Walk for Beaumont Shane McLaughlin & family are hosting a walk/run from the Scarvey Clubhouse to Fr Hegarty’s rock & back on Saturday 16th June, registration from 10am with walk/run starting at 12 noon. €10 per adult, €5 per child, €20 per family max. Refreshments served in clubhouse after. All proceeds going to the Adams McConnell ward where Shane received life saving surgery in January.

Buncrana ICA Meeting will take place on Tuesday 5th June at 8pm, New members welcome. tel 0872675171

Marian Devotions will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca on Tuesday 5th June at 7.30 p.m.

Triduum of Prayer for healing in addiction, through the intercession of Venerable Matt Talbot and in preparation for the feast of the Sacred Heart in St Brigid’s Church, Carnhill, on Wed 6th, Thurs 7th and Fri 8th June. Masses each day: 6.30am and 9.30am; Eucharistic healing service each evening at 7.30pm with talks by Fr Dermot Harkin CC (Greenlough) Fr Shane Crombie CC (Tullamore) and Fr Isaac CFR. All welcome.

Buncrana’s Own Children in Need Lip sync battle will take place on Sun 3rd June in the Plaza tickets €15, starts at 8pm

Summer Piano Classes for adults & children, from beginners up to advanced and master classes, also taking registration for September. Call Edita on 0863584155

The Busy Brush Church St, Buncrana, a drop in plaster painting studio for all ages, choose from one of hundreds of plaster figurines, fun for all the family, no booking necessary, FB busy brush studio, tel 0879091980.

AA if Alcohol is causing you problems in your life, we have meetings in Buncrana on Saturday at 11.30am & Sunday at 8.pm in St Teresa’s Room (behind The Oratory).

Two Local Pilgrimages to Medugorje have been organised for this year. Departure dates are 27th June & 30th Sept (each for 7 nights, from Belfast Airport) tour operator is Marian Pilgrimages Dublin. Cost £579 or €639, For full details & to book contact Marie 9361625 or Paddy on 0879277428.

Buncrana parkrun (5k Walk/Run) every Saturday Morning 9.30am sharp meeting at the Tip O’Neill statue, Shore front, free entry.

Also Buncrana parkwalk is starting on June 23rd at 9.30am, all welcome. Coffee afterwards in the Fishermans Wharf - 10% discount, see you there!

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

Pilgrimage to Doon Well & Franciscan Friary at Ards Annual Pilgrimage from St Columba’s Church Drung on Sun 24th June, bus will leave Brendan’s shop Drung at 11am sharp, bus will stop at the Point Inn, Quigley's Point & Maxol filling station Muff, Burt Chapel or on request, ring Christine on 07493 85576 or AnnMarie on 07493 82526. early booking appreciated.

Imagine! Northern Ireland Opera presents an interactive afternoon of music, art and craft, ‘Imagine!’ in The Playhouse Gallery on Sunday 3rd June, 3pm. Let your children explore their ideas about a new world with mysterious creatures, magical landscapes and exotic sounds. £6 each or 4 for £20. To book (028)71268027 or www.derryplayhouse.co.uk

The Playhouse Children’s & Teens Arts Festival 2018 Illuminate! The longest running Children's Arts Festival in Northern Ireland is back from Monday 23rd July to Friday 3rd August 2018. A wide and colourful variety of workshops for ages of 4 - 16. For more information and booking contact The Playhouse on (028)71268027.

RNLI Shop & Coffee Morning at Bridge St Carndonagh raised €2500 for RNLI and another €100 was given to the Alzheimer’s Society Donegal (Dementia Group). We would like to thank everyone who supported this great cause and to all our very loyal staff who have been working with us.

SMA Summer School 2018 takes place from 29th June-1st July in Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry. The theme is Radical Discipleship: Healing for a World in Pain. Keynote Speakers are Professor Tina Beattie, John Lonergan (former Governor of Mountjoy Prison) and Cardinal Vincent Nichols and a choice of nine workshops on relevant themes will be led by a range of experts and practitioners. For details of the full programme, costs etc. email laity@sma.ie or phone 028 3082 1024

St Mura’s Church of Ireland Fahan are holding Afternoon Tea & Cake sale in the Parish Hall (opposite the Roneragh Apartments) on Saturday 23rd June from 2-5pm, Everyone Welcome.

Donegal Branch for MS raised €1338 during their recent Coffee Morning, thanks to everyone who helped & donated.

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

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.

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.

Gutsy World - The Healthy Weight Loss Program. Lose weight, improve gut health, balance hormones, eat to improve mood, manage stress! 1-1 private slots available every Thur in Seriously Fit, Buncrana between morn & eves. Letterkenny on a Tuesday and Carn on Wednesday. Both men & women welcome. Call Glenda on 085 2288253 to book in.

Seriously Fit Buncrana: Fitness & nutrition programs to suit everyone. Our Services: - Drop Ins; Monthly Member & Couple packages; Small Group Personal Training programs; Men Only classes, Introduction to Fitness program (complete beginners); Fun Fit Kids Camp ages 3-12 every Friday; Weekly weigh in & healthy eating program; Nailors Row, Buncrana. Contact Billy on 085 2288304.

Samaritans Helpline number

Call Free phone: 116 123, Text: 087 2 60 90 90 (standard rates apply).

Maths tutor for honours or pass. Call 9362444 or 0872913186.

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

Found a pair of glasses on the Slavery road, contact the Parish Office.