A Thought...... A notice outside a second-hand shop read ‘We exchange

anything - Bicycles, Washing Machines, etc, why not bring along

your wife and get a wonderful bargain’.

 

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Sick Visitation

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

Wednesday 10th July in the afternoon in the Town areas, Trillick, Lisnakelly & Cockhill Road.

Thursday 11th July in the afternoon in Hilltown, Ballymagan, The Rock, Corvin, Gortleck & Glebe, Pillar park & Slavery.

 

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Welcome

We warmly welcome Anthony Barber & Michael McLaughlin who have recently taken up the two positions within St Mary’s Hall & Cinema, we wish them every success in their new jobs.

 

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Readings for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 66:10-14. The new Jerusalem is the Church. Her function is to introduce Christ to the world. She calls out: ‘Come and see the works of God, tremendous his deeds among men.’ She is like a mother to the nations of the world.

Gal 6:14-18. The new Israel of God are those who follow Christ, not those who make a pretence of following the old law with its emphasis upon external practices. ‘The world (i.e. the sinful world) is ‘crucified’ to Paul. It is no longer Paul’s master’; ‘Paul is crucified to the world’ means that he offers himself with Christ for the world.

Lk 10:1-12, 17-20. The target of Jesus’ missionaries is no less than all the nations of the world, symbolised by the number 72. He was ‘sending them out like lambs among wolves.’ Jesus gave them power over ‘the whole strength of the enemy’. They returned elated with success. But Jesus advised that their joy should be based on their eternal destiny with God.

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Last week’s Sunday collection was €5,005.

Sincere Thanks

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Masses

St. Mary’s Oratory

Mon 8th Cora Cassidy

Tue 9th Special Intention

Wed 10th Thanksgiving Mass

Thurs 11th Brenda McMenamin

Fri 12th Mick Maloney (20th A)

Sat 13th Mass at 6.00pm

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 8th Jack & Teresa Crossan

Tues 9th Thanksgiving Mass

Wed 10th Willie Bradley (MM)

Fri 12th John Hegarty

Sat 13th Kathleen Smith

Star of the Sea

Thurs 11th No Mass

Sun 14th Mass at 10am

 

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Deaths

Your Prayers are asked for

Kathleen Kelly,

Lorraine McLaughlin &

Majella McGrenera

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

 

Baptisms

We welcome into God’s family Mia Mae Doherty & Ellie Mae McDaid who were baptised recently.

 

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Adoration

‘A Holy Hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament is worth more than a thousand years of human glory’ (St. Padre Pio). Please consider committing to one hour each week in Adoration, the following hours need strengthened:

Sunday 2-3pm & 8-9pm,

Monday 1-2pm & 2-3pm,

Wednesday 9-10am, 12-1pm,

Thursday 9-10am, Friday 1-2pm,

Saturday 6-7am, 5-6pm, 6-7pm, 8-9pm & 9-10pm. Thank you.

 

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Baptism Ministry for Parents, Godparents and Guardians

Parents/Godparents/Guardians of children for the Sacrament of Baptism are invited to attend a practice and introduction to Baptism, to discuss the important role they have in the life of the child on Tuesday 9th July in St Teresa’s Room at 7.30pm.

 

Lough Derg 2019

The Three-Day Pilgrimage is currently open. You may begin on any day until Tuesday 13th August. Advance booking is not necessary. The Lough Derg team can help you to co-ordinate public transport or link up with Pilgrimage Organisers in your locality. Phone Lorraine on 071 9861518 email: info@loughderg.org

Scripture Prayer Group

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

 

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.

 

St Maria Goretti Prayer Movement

Prayer for healing for victims of abuse and reparation for the Church. First Holy Hour of Prayer in the Immaculate Conception Church, Trench Road, Derry, on Tuesday 16th July 2019 at 8.15pm, led by Fr Sean O’Donnell. The group will meet on the third Tuesday of every month thereafter. Everyone welcome.

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St Mary’s Hall & Buncrana Cinema Tel 074 9361572

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Buncrana Parish Draw

Week 21, 30th June 2019

1st Prize €500 - Margaret & Bernard McLaughlin, 6 Rockfield Tce.

Promoter: Majorie Doherty

2nd Prize: €300 - Marietres McDermott, Ardarvan Road.

Promoter: Marie Deehan

3rd Prize €150 - Anna Grant, St Mary’s Road.

Promoter: Rita Harvey

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

Snowball: €5,800. Page 9 now Single Book and Sheet €10.

Double Book and Sheets €15.

St Mary’s Hall Saturday Night Dance July 6th

Dancing to Rosemarie, doors at 10pm, dancing from 11pm - 1am.

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The Cinema

Toy Story 4 Gen 90 Mins

Saturday 6th at 8.15pm, Monday – Thursday at 8.15pm

Matinee Today Sunday 7th at 3pm

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Spiderman Far From Home 12A 135mins

Friday 12th at 5pm, Saturday & Monday To Thursday at 8.15pm

Matinee Sunday 14th at 3pm

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The Lion King

Coming Friday 19th at 5pm, Saturday & Monday To Thursday at 8.15pm

Matinee Sunday 21st at 3pm

 Also taking bookings for Children’s Parties with Bouncy Castles,

Food & Matinee  Contact 0862296642.

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Community Corner

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Illies Celtic - Sports Day Sunday 21st July, Druminderry Community Centre, starting at 1pm

The Playhouse Pre-school Millfield, Buncrana is a play based intimate sessional preschool offering morning sessions from 9.30am until 12.30pm, a few spaces are remaining for Sept 2019, also enrolling for Sept 2020. please contact Pauline on 0863750743 for details.

Trip to Knock hosted by the Pioneer Association on Sunday July 21st, bus & two meals €50 leaving Supervalu Buncrana at 8.00am, Contact Margaret on 0873302443

Buncrana GAA Club are hosting a HB Ice Cream Family Funday Sunday 7th July from 4-6pm at the Scarvey in Buncrana. There will be lots of fun events including novelty races, penalty kicks, throw the wellie etc. Come along for a great evenings craic. Everyone welcome. Adm free. Ice Cream €1.Proceeds to Down Syndrome Ireland. Go raibh maith agaibh.

Mobile Bike Repair pickup, Repair & Deliver, Now covering Inishowen, contact Phelim 0872758818E; info@borderbikes.ie

Summer Music Camps @The Exchange, July 8-11, Ages 6+. Singing/Song writing /Dance 10am –12.24pm. No Previous experience necessary. Guitar/Song writing 1.15- 4pm, 6 months playing experience necessary/ lots of games, activities and guest tutors. Discounts for families or children attending both camps. FB the Music Box or OH/Text Bernie on 0863068655

Salon 19 - We are OPEN!!! From now I will be working from my new premises. Salon 19, 19 Roadside (redrow). Pop in and say hello! tel 0860608586.Thank you for your continued support and custom, I look forward to welcoming you to the new salon very soon!! Annette

Lourdes Pilgrimage The Diocesan Pilgrimage, 4 -9 July, has a limited places left. £679 pp sharing. Anyone interested please contact the Lourdes Office – Tues/Thurs/Sat 11am - 1pm. Tel: 048 7126 0293.

Carn Country Market - Fridays Come along and sample the tastes - Country Market continues this Friday, and on a weekly basis for 4 weeks. 10am - 12 noon, in the Kitchen of the Colgan Hall. The market will continue subject to demand, meet your local producers.

Cockhill Youth Club Summer Camp forms are now available in the youth club office. Camp runs from Monday 8th July - Friday 12th July, 10.00 - 3.00. Children have to be aged 7 or over

North West Opera & Foyle Opera at the Lake of Shadows Buncrana, Thur 18th July at 8pm, tickets €12.50, from Macs News Agents, also tel 074 93 61005.

St Vincent de Paul helpline no 0831114449.

Swilly CEP Ltd require a Clerical Assistant & a Grounds person, contact Mickey 0863267443 or Niamh 0861018944.

So what’s all this about 5G? Thursday 11th July @ 7pm in The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana. Why we should be concerned about 3G, 4G, and worst of all 5G?. What can we do to keep our community healthy and safe? How can we find a healthy balance with our use of technology? A talk and discussion with 5G Awareness Inishowen. The talk is part of the Feel Good Fortnight.

Ceilí in Illies School Hall on Friday 12th July in aid of Diabetes Ireland, dancing from 9-12pm, music by Duntally, Adm €5 including supper.

Donegal Kinesiology: Kinesiology can help with a wide variety of modern day health problems, including.......all gut related issues (bloating/IBS/reflux/food intolerance), vitamin & mineral deficiencies, fatigue, insomnia, immune boosting, hormone balancing, depression, stress/anxiety, metal/chemical toxicity and much more, suitable for all ages, For an apt contact Sharon on 087 6563263 or via FB: Donegal Kinesiology

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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.

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Are you a WOMAN who is unemployed and A Lone Parent, A Carer, On a Disability payment or a stay at home mother? People 1st in conjunction with The WISE Project are running FREE courses in First Aid, Child First Aid, Customer Service Training etc. to any lady eligible for The WISE Project. Terms& conditions apply. 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 Contact Penny on 086 145 2252

Sliabh Sneacht Centre Public Notice:- The Drumfries Community Defibrillator is available 24/7 stationed at the front door of the Sliabh Sneacht centre. Contact us on: 074 9361742 Text: or E admin@sliabhsneachtcentre.ie

Zumba Monday’s & Friday’s at 10am in St Mary’s Hall.

Roisin Doherty - Behaviour Consultant providing advice & strategies to parents of children from 2-12 years of age on issues surrounding sleeping, eating, toileting & behaviour. Tel 0894511432

Medugorje Pilgrims from Buncrana (7 nights half board), 27th June - 4th July ex Dublin €695 pps & 29th Sept - 6th Oct ex Belfast €725 or £579 pps, as spaces are limited early deposits are advised, booking & info from Marie Furey 9361625 or Paddy Doherty 0879277428.

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

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

Samaritans Helpline Call Free: 116 123, Text: 087 2609090.

Donegal Hospice are offering bereavement Support, call 0894402787 for further details

Little Twigs & Forrest Friends Buncrana’s Outdoor Pre-school, Open-day’s on Friday 12th & Saturday 13th July, from 10am - 12noon, based at Meenagorey, Buncrana. Tel 0873306669. All Welcome.

Buncrana Medical centre are hosting a Teddy Bear Hospital (today) Sunday 7th July from 2-4pm, bring your sick teddy’s & dolls for a check up with our friendly Dr’s & Nurses!!, Buncrana Community Hospital are hosing an Afternoon Tea party, Music, song & Dance. All welcome

The Swilly Gardening Club will meet at Nailors Row on Monday 16th July @ 7pm and then go and visit Gardens in the Locality. Everyone welcome to come. Contact 0863573145 for further details.

Buncrana Youth Club - Date for diary. Sunday the 8th September 2019 @ 3pm 50th anniversary of the official opening of Buncrana Boys Club. 074 93 61594.

Amach Anseo community garden meets every Thursday 11am-3pm at The Potting Shed, Fort Dunree. All welcome. Contact 0864532428

Westbrook House Bed & Breakfast open all year round, guest review for 2018 was 9.5, contact Mary Margaret on 9361067 or 0862104662.

William Grant & Company, Westend, Buncrana; we are here for all your financial requirements and advice: Investments, Pensions, Life Insurance, General Insurance, Property sales & Valuations, phone our office at 074 9363500 and we will be happy to assist you, don’t put it off.

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

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

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.

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

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

English Tutor Get the grade for Junior & Leaving Cert. Tel Mark 086 6655334/ 9322472.