MARTIN MC GINN - Sunday, 25th August 2019

Farewell We bid a fond farewell to Father McGoldrick who has been Parish Priest here since 1997. He certainly has left his mark. We wish him every blessing and happiness in his retirement.

Welcome

We extend a warm welcome to our new Parish Priest, Father Francis Bradley and our new Curate, Father Kevin Mulhern. Father Bradley has plenty of experience as he is already Parish Priest in Buncrana, and former Diocesan Administrator of the Diocese of Derry. This does not mean an amalgamation of the Parishes of Buncrana and Fahan; they will continue to be entirely separate. Father Mulhern has spent many years in Africa, and is now on loan from the Society of African Missions. We hope he will be very happy here.

Evie Hone stained glass window To celebrate 70 years since the installation and dedication of an Evie Hone stained glass window in the church, on Sunday 8 Sept 7pm you are invited to join with the people of the Church of Ireland parish of St Mura’s, Fahan at the service to help us celebrate this beautiful artwork that so clearly shows the God given gifts and talents of the artist, the subject and lady to whom it was dedicated. Please bring your family/ friends/congregation!

Sympathy

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of

Patricia Kearney, Moress, Inch Island,

who died during the week.

May she rest in peace.

Congratulations to Claire McElhinney, Church Brae and Tony McCallion, Derry, who were married in the Parish Church recently.

Baptisms

We welcome into the Christian community Conan Ri Callaghan, Carrowen, Burt; and Fionn Niall Max Campbell, Carrowreagh, Bridgend.

Mass for the Sick

Termonbacca, on Tuesday 27 August, at 7.30 p.m. *Blessed Alexandrina Mass – Termonbacca Sunday 25 August at 7.30pm.

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (1 Sept) Ecclesiasticus 3:17-20.28-29. Psalm: 67:4-7.10-11. Hebrews 12:18-19.22-24. Luke 14:1.7-14.

Nazareth House Collection

Parish Church €300

Chapel of Ease €80

Burt Church €337

Inch Church €98

Weekly Collection

Parish Church €757

Chapel of Ease €232

Burt Church €900

Inch Church €419

Thank you.

Buncrana Parish Garden Féte in the grounds of Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana, today from 3pm - 7pm. A variety of activities to take part in, live music, tea and treats. Adm €5 / €15 for a family. Proceeds in aid of Church Renovation fund.

Slablands Action Group The recent Spreading of Digestates has been suspended due to the overwhelming response from the community. If anyone has experienced health issues related to the foul odour, we would appreciate hearing from you. Letters of concern can be dropped off at local shops or contact 086 222 8587.

Defibrillator Course St Mary's Hall, Burt, on Wednesday 28 August at 6.30 pm. To book please contact Sheena 087 294 0455 or Valerie 087 995 2710.

Catholic Grandparents Pilgrimage Our Lady of Knock Shrine September 8 at 2.30pm. catholicgrandparentsassociation.org / 01 858704722.

“The Path I Walk Christ Walks It” – Our Diocese is hosting its inaugural Education Conference for schools in St Columb’s College, Derry, Wed 28 and Thurs 29 Aug. Two public sessions each evening at 7pm. On 28 Aug Fr Adrian Porter, Director of the Jesuit Institute of Education London, will speak about ‘Trusting God-Promoting Positive Mental Health in a Catholic School’ and, on 29 Aug, Professor Francis Campbell, Vice Chancellor of St Mary’s University, Twickenham, will also speak. Contact 048 71 264087 / www.catecheticalcentre.org

Burt Bingo every Tuesday at 9pm in St Mary's Hall. Book €7. Fine family fun bingo - tell the holiday visitors too!

Lough Derg One Day Retreats continue on specific days until Sunday 29 September. Contact 071 9851518 / email: info@loughderg.org

Results Days at NWRC A limited number of full-time course places are still available at Strand Road, Derry. Open on Tuesday 27 August, 10am - 4pm. Bring a copy of your exam results. Visit nwrc.ac.uk/results / 048 71 27 6000.

White Oaks Rehab Centre is looking for donations of good clothing, baby wear, bric a brac etc (no books please), for its Autumn charity shop in Moville. Items may be left at White Oaks Centre or Columba House, Queen Street.

Donegal Down Syndrome Annual Church Gate Collection takes place on Saturday 31 August / Sunday 1 September at all churches.

Lottos

Nazareth House: 2, 6, 16, 29. One Match 3 winner - Cassie McColgan who won €100. Next week’s jackpot is €10,000.

Burt GAA: 1, 3, 6, 9, 21. Jackie Campbell, Burt, won €60. Jackpot now €1,900.

If you have an item of religious or community interest (non-commercial) for the newsletter, please drop it in the Parochial House letterbox Fahan, or in Grant’s, Moness, Burt, or email fahanparish@derrydiocese.org by Wednesday night.