MARTIN MC GINN - Sunday, 21st October 2018

Sunday 21st October: Today is World Mission Sunday!

Today we come together for celebration of solidarity and unity within our Church - World Mission Sunday! Today, every single parish worldwide shares what we can, so that the life-transforming work of missionaries overseas can continue. Today, through our prayers and contributions, we are fully appreciating the dedication of our missionaries who live and work in communities that are struggling and often war-torn. World Mission Sunday is co-ordinated by ‘World Missions Ireland’, the Church’s official charity for overseas mission. It is part of a worldwide network of over 120 charities. World Missions Ireland and their fellow charities ensure that today’s contributions are distributed justly to where the need is greatest within our Universal Church. Today, our prayers and generosity are helping spread the peace and love of Christ.

Congratulations to Malcolm and Margaret Riddell of Bohillion, Burt, who celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary recently.

Confirmation Date

St Aengus’ Church, Burt, Saturday 6 April 2019 at 11.00am.

Blessed Alexandrina Mass, Termonbacca, Sunday 28 Oct 7.30pm. All welcome.

Monica Retreat Day Sat 3 Nov 9.30 - 2.30. A day of prayer and support for those whose adult children seem not to live by the faith patterns that their parents hold dear. Thornhill Ministries 048 71 351233 / thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org

Irish Pilgrimage Trust Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Easter 2019 is currently accepting applications from young people 11 - 30 years with medical conditions. Contact Mary on 087 796 2047. Closing date for applications is 31 October.

Rev Jim Lamont and members of Burt Presbyterian Church invite you to their Harvest Thanksgiving Service today, Sunday 21 Oct at 7.30pm. Combined choirs of Burt & Glendermott Presbyterian churches. Supper served in the Church Hall.

*** You can’t have everything. Where would you put it? ***

Fahan Health Centre Clinic on Tuesday 23 October 10.30am – 12.30pm.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (28 Oct) Jeremiah 31:7-9. Psalm: 125. Hebrews 5:1-6. Mark 10:46-52.

Weekly Collection

Parish Church €906 | Chapel of Ease €282

Burt Church €819 | Inch Church €244 | Thank you

Parish Draw a reminder that all promoters should make their returns on Mon 29 Oct with draw on Tue 30 Oct before the bingo in St Mary's Hall, Burt at 9 pm.

Nazareth House, Fahan, Fundraising Auction St Mary’s Hall, Burt, Saturday 17 November. Viewing Friday 7pm-9pm and morning of sale. Auction begins at 12noon. Donations greatly appreciated. No second-hand beds or electrical equipment! Items can be left in Hall, Wednesday 11 - 4 and 7- 9, and Thursday morning. Contact Kathleen 086-393 1426 / Sister Bernadette 93 60191.

Social Prescribing Would you like to be more active, get involved with the local community, find out what is happening and meet new people. The HSE funds this service. Give Carmel a call to find out more 0860 406 950.

Christmas Tree Meeting Burt GAA Clubhouse Monday 22 October, 6.30pm.

Aileach Women's Group Art & Crafts (Decoúpage) evening Wednesday 24 October, 8pm in GAA Hall, Burt.

Cookery Demonstration with Chef Ian Orr, Thursday 25 October 7.30pm in Fahan Presbyterian Hall. Pay at door. €10 / £10. All welcome.

An Grianan Hotel, Burt History of Inch Wildfowl Reserve: A constructed landscape Tuesday November 6, 7.30pm. Speaker: Dr Liam Campbell.

*Aerobatics Fitness Class for Beginners Wednesdays 6-7pm, Burt Hall. €7.

*Basketball Coaching for boys / girls aged 6-12 in Aileach Youth Club, Thursday November 1, 6-7pm. For details contact Michael 085 782 9328.

*Crafting club starting Friday 2 Nov Angling Centre, Castle Lane, Buncrana, 10.30am-12.30pm for 6 weeks. This is a drop-in class, attend whenever you can. Cost is €5 per class. You can bring your own project or work on one decided by the class with tutor. There may be a small charge some weeks for materials. Contact Carmel 086 040 6950 / Roisin 086 856 4689.

*Singing Classes for Boys / Girls aged 6-12, learning traditional & modern songs and simple dance exercise. Focus on fun, friends and confidence! Monday 5pm St Mary's Community Hall, Muff; Contact Sandra on 0044 7724 075727 / sasamc@yahoo.com/ Facebook@sandramcnultymusic.

Lottos: Nazareth House Nos: 3, 8, 16, 18. Two Match 3 winners. Patricia Coyle and Jenny; and Colin & Ronan (Railway Tavern.). Next week’s Jackpot is €9,400. Burt GAA Nos. 9, 11, 13, 20, 22. Agnes Quinn and Laura O’Connor share €60. Jackpot now €5,300.