Buncrana Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 11th August 2019 |  19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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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

We are selling lines (€2 each) for Hampers & Vouchers

to be drawn at the Garden Fête.

Draw cards & lines are available from the Parish Office.

Please note - there will be a Garden Fête meeting next

Thursday, August 15th at 8.00pm in St Teresa’s room,

anyone who volunteered to bake is asked to come to this one

Meeting - Thank You

Readings for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wis 18:6-9.Written about 50 BC to support the faith of Jews in Alexandria the author of Wisdom opposes contemporary Greek influences. He sees God’s hand in history, especially in the Passover triumph of the Israelites’ escape from Egypt. That night, the Hebrews had ‘joyfully taken courage’ and trusted as a people in the Lord.

Ps 32:1, 12, 18-20, 22.R/ v.12. ‘Happy the people the Lord has chosen as his own.’

Heb 11:1-2, 8-19.This letter was written for Jewish converts. It is a hymn to the faith of Paul’s Hebrew ancestors, often uprooted but confident pilgrims. Even facing the death of his only son, Abraham for example, believed that he would be returned to him from the dead. .

Lk 12:32-48.Since the kingdom of God has been bestowed upon us there is no reason for fear. But neither is there a room for complacency. ‘We know not the day nor the hour,’ as Fr Joe Carolan used to intone. What is expected from each of us will be in proportion to the gifts and trust that have been given us.

A Thought........ How is it that one hundred years ago everyone owned a horse and only the rich had a car; today, everyone has a car and only the rich own a horse?

Last week’s Sunday collection was €4,000.

The Desertegney Graveyard

Sunday collection was €1,725.

Immense thanks 

Thursday 15th August is 

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mass times will be as follows:

Wednesday

St Mary’s Oratory, Vigil Mass 6.00pm

St Mary’s Cockhill, Vigil Mass 7.30pm

Thursday

St Mary’s Oratory, 9am.

St Mary’s Cockhill, 11am

Star of the Sea, Desertegney, 7pm

There will be a collection at all Masses for the running of the Parish Office.

Masses

St. Mary’s Oratory

Mon 12th Frances Gallagher

Tue 13th Pat McLaughlin (Miller)

Wed 14th No Morning Mass Vigil Mass at 6pm - Thanksgiving Mass

Thurs 15th Mass at 9am

Fri 16th Ester McEleney (30th A)

Sat 17th Ignatius Boyle

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 12th No Mass

Tues 13th Benny Barber

Wed 14th Denis McCarron (1st A)

Thur 15th Mass at 11am

Fri 16th No Mass

Sat 17th Mass at 7.30pm

Star of the Sea

Thurs 15th Mass at 7pm

Patrick Doherty (The Parish) (40th A).

Sun 18th Mass at 10am

Deaths

Your Prayers are asked for Charlie Doherty who died recently and for his family & friends saddened by their loss.

Baptisms

We welcome into God’s family Ava Mae Bradley & Abagail Siobhan Thompson who were baptised recently.

Summer Scripture: Praying with the Scriptures (Lectio Divina) will continue in St Teresa’s Room on Wednesday mornings after 10am Mass. All welcome.

Sick Visitation

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

Wednesday 14th in the afternoon in the Town areas, Trillick,

Lisnakelly & Cockhill Road.

Thursday 15th in the afternoon in Hilltown, Ballymagan, The Rock,

Corvin, Gortleck & Glebe, Pillar park & Slavery.

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.

Rosary Crusade for Life:

The Holy Rosary will be recited at Our Lady's Grotto, Chapel lane, Belfast on August 15th, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 7:30pm, for the intention to protect NI's unborn babies from abortion. For more information, please contact the Rosary Crusade for Ireland on 028 9027 8484 or at info@preciouslife.com.

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.

GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) Programme:

This is a faith development programme we will be running in the parish for First Years in the autumn term. We need adult volunteers who will help with the delivery of the programme. No experience necessary as full training will be given. All volunteers must be Garda Vetted so if interested, please contact the Parish Office with your details.

Job Opportunity: Derry Diocesan Trust seeks to recruit a Youth Co-ordinator for the Parish of Templemore (St Eugeextension). The employee will facilitate ne’s Cathedral and St Columba’s, Long Tower). Part-Time (20 hours), Fixed Term One-Year Contract (with possibility of the growth of the faith of all youth within the parish, which currently has five primary schools and three post-primary schools. For application packs and details please E: office@derrydiocese.org or telephone 048 7126 2302. closing date 5.00pm on Thursday 22nd August 2019.

Lough Derg 2019: Last day to begin the Three Day Pilgrimage is Tues 13th August. One Day Retreats resume on Sat 17th August and continue on specific days until Sun 29th September. For bookings, tel Maureen or Lorraine on 071 9851518 (from NI 00353 71 9861518). Email: info@loughderg.org www.loughderg.org

St Mary’s Hall & Buncrana Cinema Tel 074 9361572

Buncrana Parish Draw

Week 26, 4th August 2019

1st Prize: €500 - Dolores McLaughlin, Ardarvan Road

Promoter: Marie Deehan

2nd Prize: €300 - Mary Graham, Drumfries

Promoter: Catherine Burns, Milltown

3rd Prize €150 - Winifred King, Cockhill Road

Promoter: Marie Deehan

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

12 Page Book, Single €11 Double €17, Snowball €6100

St Mary’s Hall Saturday Night Dance

Please note there will be No Dance this week

Dancing will return on Sat 17th with Eddie Gallagher & Dympna McBride

The Cinema

Angry Birds PG 96mins,

Saturday 10th at 8.15pm, Monday to Thursday 8.15pm,

Matinee Sunday 11th at 3pm

Fast & Furious Hobbs & Shaw, 12A 134mins, Friday 16th 5pm, Saturday 17th at 8.15pm

Monday to Thursday 8.15pm, Matinee Sunday 18th at 3pm

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

Food & Matinee  Contact 0862296642.

Community Corner

Thank You I would like to thank all those who sent cards, gifts and good wishes on my recent retirement. A big thanks to all cinema staff, bingo staff and all patrons for their help and attendance over the years. Special thanks also to Fr Bradley, Fr Walsh and Lorna Porter for their assistance. I would also like to wish Anthony Barber and Michael McLaughlin every good wish on their new roles. Danny Henderson.

Summer Garden Party taking place in the Buncrana Community Hospital on Sunday 18th August from 1-3.30pm, music by Sister Act. Tea & Coffee served, everyone welcome.

Sincere Thanks The recent annual Laurentic tractor run in aid of the Donegal Hospice raised €13,403, sincere thanks to everyone who donated, from the Laurentic Committee.

Wainsworld - Summer Camp 12-16th August & 19-23 August 10am-2pm Daily (kids can stay to 3pm for additional fee), LUNCH PROVIDED, age 3+ - 1 Child €65, 2nd Child €60, 3rd Child €55, Daily rate Available. Play, Baking, Planting, Arts & Crafts, Sports, Dance loads of fun places limited. Birthday Party Packages available everyday starting from €8.50 per child. Open Daily for Parties and play Mon-Saturday 10-6pm, & Sunday 11-6pm. Ring 0749322450

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, New customers welcome!!. Annette

Heritage Week 2019 events in Buncrana Community Library: Wednesday 14 August at 6.30pm. West Inishowen History Society will host a talk on the History of Kilmainham Jail in 10 objects by Brian Crowley. Sat 17 August at 11am-12noon: Local history talk with Seoirse O’Dochartaigh on the Great Name book of Inishowen. Wed 21 August at 6.30pm: Members of the Buncrana Tidy Towns committee will present a talk on their winning Local Authority Pollinator Award and the importance of nurturing Irelands bee population with pollen rich plants. All events are free. For details contact 9361941 or E:buncrana@donegallibrary.ie

Inishowen Injury Clinic - Cahir McLaughlin N.M.T. Treatment of Neck, Back, or Shoulder Pain & Sports Injuries. Call 0860753296 or FB.

Unlock Workshop - Managing your Children’s behaviour & emotions by Deirdre Ward, Play Therapist on 20th Sept from 10am -12.30pm @ Nutri Ki Health Studio, 11 Milltown Business Park, Buncrana Tickets €30, (early bird to 11th August) contact Yvonne on 086 2355564.

Exam results Arriving? Results Day at North West Regional College. There are a limited number of full-time courses places still available, get along to the College results day at Strand Road, Derry, campus on Thurs 22nd, Fri 23rd or Tues 27th August from 10am - 4pm, bring a copy of your exam results. tel 048 71276000 or www.nwrc.ac.uk/results

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

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.

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 086 145 2252.

WISE PROJECT & PEOPLE 1ST Buncrana are running a FREE Health & Wellness Fair in The Inishowen Gateway Hotel Wednesday 14th August 3pm to 7pm.Everyone is welcome. Over 30 Exhibitors including The Irish Heart Foundation who will be doing Mini health checks & Free Blood pressure checks. The Marie Keating Foundation Breast care nurse will also be in attendance with The Donegal Women’s centre, Kangen water, Yoga loft Buncrana, Donegal ETB, Salt Caves Therapy, Brindley Healthcare, Specsavers, Solas Donegal, Nutritionists, Holistic Therapies and many more Exhibitors .WISE is co funded by The Irish Government & The European social fund as part of The ESF programme for employability, Inclusion & Learning 2014-2020.Contact Penny 086 145 2252

Sliabh Sneacht Centre Drumfries Walking Group takes place every Friday. Next Friday, 09th. Aug. 10.00am. Meeting at Shore Front Car Park. Walk to Porthaw. Light refreshments served afterwards. New walkers welcome.

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), 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 087 9277428.

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).

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

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

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

McClean’s Cleaning Service carpet upholstery cleaning, window cleaning, power washing, and all types of cleaning undertaken, call 0868480321/ 9322396.

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.

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

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

Fort Dunree We have an evening of storytelling and song on Wednesday 21st August as part of Heritage week. Taking place in The coffee cup, Fort Dunree at 8pm Admission Free. All Welcome.

Donegal Pro-Life. Supporting respect for the life of all of God's sons and daughters continues. Donegal Pro Life collection next weekend, 17th and 18th Aug. Like to help? 087 2913186.

Swilly Gardening Club On Monday 19th August the Swilly Gardening Club members will visit Willowhill Garden Centre, and a Garden in Burt. Please assemble at Nailors Row at 7pm sharp. Contact 0863573145 to book a seat on bus as soon as possible.

Buncrana Hearts Spaces still available for our 3 Day Summer Camp this Wed, Thurs & Fri from 10am to1:30pm. Just contact any club member.

The Cairn Theatre Group present their summer show "Every song has a story" in The Cairn Greencastle at 8pm every Tuesday evening, Songs, Humour and drama. Also: Home to Donegal in The Cairn every Friday evening at 8pm, Songs stories and Scenery. Enquiries Tel: 9381104