Two New Youth Choirs

The Parish announces a new initiative: in January, two new Youth Choirs for ages 8-10yrs and 14-18yrs will begin. Practice/class for voices and instruments offered each week in St Teresa’s Room beneath the Oratory. 8-10yr-olds, Thurs 3.30-4.30; 14-18yr-olds, Thurs 4.30-5.30. Once established, the Choirs will sign twice per month at Sunday Masses.

To Register please call 086 1520647, call the Parish Office, or email buncranaparish@gmail.com

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Christmas Celebration Concert

St Mary’s Oratory

Sunday 16th December 2018 at 7.30pm

The Gateway Singers

Calgach Choir

Mood Swings

Scoil Mhuire Choir

Crana College Choir

Wee glee Singers

Carndonagh Brass band

Tunney Family

Everyone welcome to this wonderful event

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Saturday 8th December - Holy Day of Obligation

Masses are as follows:

Friday 7th December

St. Mary’s Oratory - 6.00pm

St. Mary’s Cockhill - 7.30pm

Saturday 8th December

Star of the Sea, Desertegney - 9.00am

St Mary’s Oratory - 10am

St Mary’s Cockhill - 11am

Confessions will be held on Friday 7th December

St Mary’s Oratory from 5.30pm - 5.55pm

St Mary’s Cockhill from 7.00pm - 7.25pm

 

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St Vincent de Paul Annual Christmas Collection

The Annual St Vincent De Paul Christmas Collection will be taken up next weekend after all Masses, please give as generously as you can to this worthy cause.

 

Tax-Refund for Buncrana Parish

Thank you to those who have already called into the Parish Office to sign their Tax Refund Form, and a gentle reminder to others who have not yet signed their Form to call in to the Parish Office or make contact with us so that we can get your Form to you.

 

The Irish Catholic

There is a real need for us as Catholics to feed our faith on a daily basis. This is why this parish is partnering with The Irish Catholic newspaper to launch a special initiative for 10 weeks from November 29th 2018. Extra copies of the paper will be available for just €1 per edition for this time, and I encourage as many people as possible to pick it up. From hearing uplifting positive news from parishes around the country, to getting the Catholic perspective on the latest news, there is something for everyone in the paper. For just €10 therefore, you could have a mini-retreat with The Irish Catholic over Advent and Christmas, and start the New Year with purpose. So please, do pick up a copy, take time to read it throughout the week, and invest in your faith this winter. There are a number of papers available each week – Take them, read them and be informed.

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Last week’s collection was €4,782 | Sincere thanks

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Masses

St. Mary’s Oratory

Mon 3rd Bill McHugh

Tues 4th Mary Doherty (Cuey)

Wed 5th Special Intention

Thurs 6th Special Intention

Fri 7th No Morning Mass, Mass at 6.00pm.

Sat 8th Fr Michael Kelly

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 3rd Mass at 7.30pm

Tues 4th Special Intention

Wed 5th John Friel

Fri 7th Owen McLaughlin Hawker

Sat 8th Special Intention

Star of the Sea

Thurs 6th Special Intention

Sun 9th Sarah Loveday (Nee McGrory)

 

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Deaths

Your Prayers are asked for

Mona Timlin & Rosemary Doherty

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

 

Baptisms

We welcome into God’s family

Lena Aneta Wojnarowska

Callum Curran & Seán Pádraig Canny Harkin

who were baptised recently

 

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Invitation

From Jesus to spend one hour per week with him in our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, many hours need strengthening, if any of these hours suit you please contact the Parish Office:

Sun 2-3pm, Mon 4-5pm.

Tues 12-1pm, Wed 1-2pm.

Thurs 1-2pm.

Fri 12-1pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm & 6-7pm.

Sat 6-7am, 10-11am, 11-12noon, 12-1pm, 3-4pm, 5-6pm, 8-9pm & 11-11pm. Thank you.

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Rosary for Priests

Please come and join us in our Rosary to pray for vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life. Three Rosaries are prayed each Tuesday between 1pm & 2pm in the Adoration Chapel, Everyone Welcome.

 

Scripture Prayer Group

Meet every Thursday evening from 7-8pm in St Teresa’s Room for music, scripture, quiet meditation & prayer, sharing prayers of intention, see www.pray-as-you-go.org

 

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St Vincent de Paul

helpline number 0831114449,

please call if you need assistance.

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Readings first Sunday of Advent

Jer 33:14-16. In the lead-up to the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent Babylonian exile, integrity and hope seemed to have vanished from the land. The prophet here reassures his people that God’s covenant with David will even yet be fulfilled. God ‘will make a virtuous Branch grow for David.’

Ps 24. Such is the day-to-day nurturing by the Lord of the promised virtuous branch of David.

Thess 3:12-4:2. We are now in New Testament times and the virtuous branch that is growing in Thessalonica (top of Greece) is there for all to see. “We remember before our God and Father how active is the faith, how unsparing the love, how persevering the hope which you have from our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thess:2).

Lk 21:25-28, 34-36. The day of Jesus’ 2nd Coming “will be spring on you suddenly, like a trap.” But those who have lived in watchfulness and prayer have nothing to fear: they can stand erect before their judge and their saviour.

 

Advent Retreat Day

Prayerful Ponderings - Sat 8th Dec- 9:30 am to 2:30 pm An opportunity to prayerfully ponder the response and example of Mary as she opened herself to the consequences of her 'Yes' to new life. Suggested Offering £20. Please contact 048 7135 1233

Advent Mornings for Busy People

Monday 3rd, 10th, 17th Dec 10:30am to 12:15pm. Reflective mornings allowing a time to pray our way through Advent. Each day has prayer, meditation and reflective time, with a bowl of winter soup to finish!. Suggested Offering £10. Suggested donations are a guideline that should not prevent anyone from benefitting from these experiences.

Please Contact 04871351233 or email secretary@thornhillministries.co.uk.

 

A Thought: If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest?

 

Missionary Group from Bethlehem

A Holy Land Group will be visiting Buncrana Parish on 8-9 December to briefly talk about the Holy Land and to sell religious articles made out of olive wood to help and support the poor Christians families. Any help you could give them it will be highly appreciated .

 

Sick Visitation.

Fr Walsh will visit the sick in his care on Tuesday 4th December 2018.

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

Buncrana Parish Draw

Week No 43, 25th November 2018

1st Prize €500—Trisha Gallagher, Aghilly

Promoter: Bernadette Gallagher

2nd Prize €300 - Bridie Hefferty, Logan Close

Promoter: Mary McGonagle

3rd Prize €150 - Declan Mulholland

Promoter: Bridie Hepper

 

Bingo

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

Snowball: €4,250. Page 9 now Single Book and Sheet €10.

Double Book and Sheets €15.

The Cinema

The Grinch (gen) 90 Mins

Tonight Sat at 8.15pm also Mon-Thurs at 8.15pm

Matinee Sun 2nd and Sun 9th at 3pm

Creed 2 (12a) 130 Mins

Fri 7th at 5pm, Sat at 8.15pm also Mon to Thurs at 8.15pm

St Mura’s Drama Group Presents

J.T.

Written by local playwright John Craig

Tue 4th, Wed 5th & Thurs 6th Dec at 8pm

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Community Corner

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Scoil Mhuire Trade Fair Annual Scoil Mhuire Trade Fair takes place this Friday Dec 7th in school hall from 9.15-12.15. All welcome

Buncrana Youth Club require 2 CE workers (1 from 8.30am - 5pm & 1 from 5.30pm - 9pm, call 0749361594.

Desertegney Foroige youth club Christmas Craft fair in the Parish Hall on Sun Dec 9th from 10.30 -1pm. To book a table phone Peter 0864023129. All welcome & please support.

Crana College, we welcome pupils, parents and guardians to Crana College Open Night on Thurs 6th Dec at 7pm. We are looking forward to meeting you all.

Scoil Naomh Iosaf Illies will be holding a Christmas Craft fayre with Santa's grotto on Sun 9th Dec 2pm -5pm in school hall. To book table €15 contact Clare on 0862224313.

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The Exchange Anyone facing Christmas alone is warmly invited to join us for our community 3 course Christmas dinner and entertainment at the Exchange, Castle Ave, in the company of old friends and new, meal is free of charge and will be served at 1.30pm, transport can be provided (pre booking is essential). Meals can be delivered to the housebound in the Buncrana area. To book call Ruth 087 7955401 / 9322622

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North West Golf Club Family bingo on Sun 2nd, 9th & 16th Dec from 7pm-9pm, lots of prizes, All welcome.

Desertegney Annual Bazaar parish hall on Sun 2nd Dec at 3pm, with Santa arriving at 3.30pm. The hall will be opened on Fri the 30th Nov from 7-9pm if anyone would like to donate. All proceeds for the upkeep of the hall.

Christmas Craft Fair in Scoil Naomh Padraig, Drumfries on Dec 5th from 6.30 - 8.30pm. Loads of home -made gifts, baking and more!

Enrolment for Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha has now open for Sept 19, please call to the school office at Castle Avenue, or phone us 074 93 61988 info.

Christ Church Buncrana on Wed 14 Dec at 7pm in there will be a Christmas Concert, with lots of local talent and a chance to sing some Christmas carols in the run up to this most holy time of the year!. Free event, donations to the renovation of the church and to I Care.

St Mura’s NS, Buncrana Annual Christmas Flower Presentation by Josie Coll in the Lake of Shadows, Thus 13th Dec at 8pm, Adm €8 includes refreshments, all arrangements raffled.

Christmas Craft sale in Buncrana Community Hospital on Wed 5th Dec, 2-3.30pm, refreshments served, tel Fiona on 074 9361500.

Coffee Morning and Cake Sale in Fahan Presbyterian Church Hall on Sat 8th Dec, 11 - 2pm. There will be no charge just donations at door. Proceeds in aid of Church Funds. We look forward to seeing you.

David James Presents a Charity Dance on Boxing Night - Wed 26th Dec in an Grianan Hotel, Burt, doors open 9.30pm, tickets €10, all proceeds to Scoil Iosagain, Buncrana.

Scoil Íosagáin Enrolment Forms for Sept 2019 now available from School Reception. Completed forms should be returned to the school by 14th Dec. In the event of oversubscription, older children will be prioritised. For info call 074 9362450.

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 every Saturday, all welcome. Register online at www.parkrun.ie. Coffee afterwards in the Fishermans Wharf - 10% discount, see you there!

iCare Christmas craft fair 2nd of Dec from 3pm - 6pm. €10 to book a table - tel 0861081200 E: centremanager@icare.ie, items will include a selection of beautifully framed pictures and other collectable articles.

Christmas Shopping to Belfast leaving Cockhill 8am, leaving Belfast 6pm, dates 8th Dec & 15th Dec. Fares €20 adult return, €15 children or one way. Contact McGonagle shop main street phone 074 9361284 or 0863218888.

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Sliabh Sneacht Centre Christmas New - Chair Based Yoga. Starting Mon 26th Nov at 11.30am 6 Weeks. New - Yoga For Kids. Starting Thurs 13th Dec. 6 Weeks. 4-8 year olds from 4 to 5pm and 9-12 year olds from 5 to 6pm.Yoga Classes, Mon g, Mixed beginners 7.30 to 8.30pm, Men Only 8.30 to 9.30pm. with Cathy King. 2pm to 5pm.Drumfries Walking Group Friday, 7Th Dec 10.00am meeting at The Pier Buncrana, everyone welcome Dance classes. John & Breedge Jive, Waltz & Foxtrot Wed 9 to 10.15pm. Contact us 93 61 742 Text: or email: admin@sliabhsneachtcentre.ie

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Maths tutor for honours or pass call 9362444 / 0872913186.

Are you A Woman looking to go back into Employment? WISE is a FREE program open to women of all ages who are currently not working or who are in receipt of social welfare payments that are not classified as ‘Jobseeker’ payments. People 1st in conjunction with The WISE Project can help you with the following-Dedicated Personal Employment Advisor, Advice & Assistance with CV & Interview Techniques, Job Applications and much more. WISE is Co funded by The Irish Government & The European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion & Learning 2014-2020. To Check eligibility. Call Penny 086 145 2252.

Follow the Star Christmas Trail at the IOSAS Centre and Celtic Garden, Lenamore Road, Muff. We have some spaces still left for our beautiful family event starting on Sat 8th Dec and which celebrates the Christian traditions of Christmas. Booking essential. Please call 074 93 84866 to book.

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Parish Heart Screening Offer Pulsewave Ireland Heart & Artery screening, Venue: Fri 7th Dec, The Lake Of Shadows Hotel. 11am to 8pm. Parish offer €30 per person for that we check your Blood Pressure, Heart Rhythm, Casp of heart, arterial flexibility and Blood flow. We can access the risk of heart attack or stroke with a simple non invasive test. Call 087-7151623 to make an apt spaces limited. Medically approved.

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NW Simon Community would like to thank everyone who helped & contributed to recent collection €1706 was raised, hamper winners were Rosemary Doherty & Philomena Grant.

Cockhill Youth Club Christmas Bazaar Sunday 3rd Dec @ 3pm in Cockhill Community Hall, loads of great prizes to be won.

The North Pole Bar food served Fri, Sat & Sun evening from 5-9pm, tel 9361349/0862001923

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

McLaughlin & McLaughlin Funeral Directors, 16 Lower Main St, tel 0863086087 / 074 93 63666.

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, Back, or Shoulder Pain & Sports Injuries. Call 086 075 3296 or on FB.

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

Blossom Holistic Therapies - fully qualified in Indian head Massage, Reflexology, Fertility &

Maternity reflexology & Full body massage, call Tracey on 0860746586 or find me on FB.

Are you suffering from loneliness and in need of emotional support? GROW confidential support group meets every Tues in IDP centre Buncrana at 7.30pm. For info 074 9161628 / 086770 2860.

Painting Services, commercial, industrial, domestic, also wall repairing and power washing, for a free estimate call Paul Devlin on 086 2346479

Beauty Room to rent on Buncrana Main St, fully equipped, contact Marian on 0861740054.

McCleans Cleaning Service carpet upholstery cleaning, window cleaning, power washing, and all types of cleaning undertaken, call 086 8480321 / 074 9322396.

Buncrana Hearts 200 Club Results – November €1,000 ~ Michael Kerrigan, €500 ~ Jean O`Flaherty, €100 ~ Emma Murphy, €100 ~ Paddy Corr, €100 ~ Chris Doherty, €100 ~ Cathal Grant, €100 ~ Mc Guinness Syndicate.

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