Masses & Confessions - All Saints’ Day

Friday 1 November

Thursday 31st Vigil Oratory, Confessions at 5.30pm, Mass at 6pm &

Vigil Cockhill, Confessions at 7pm, Mass at 7.30pm.

Friday 1st, Oratory: 9.00am Mass, confessions afterwards

Cockhill: 10.30am Confessions; Mass 11.00am

Desertegney Confessions at 6.30pm, Mass at 7.00pm

A collection will be taken up at these Masses for the upkeep of the Graveyards.

 

Masses & Confessions - Holy Souls’ Day

Saturday 2nd November:

Desertegney: 10.00am Mass with Confessions afterwards

Oratory: 5.30pm Confessions; Mass 6.00pm

Cockhill: 7.00pm Confessions; Mass 7.30pm

Annual Mass for the Dead

The celebration of Requiem Mass for All our Dead takes place

Saturday 9th November at 7.30pm in Cockhill,

Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

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40 Hours Annual Adoration - Star of the Sea, Desertegney

The 40 Hours Annual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in Star of the Sea, Desertegney beginning on Sunday 3rd November after the 10am Mass and running until 7pm. It will resume on Monday morning at 11am and conclude on Monday evening with Benediction at 7.00pm. A time-sheet is available this coming week in the Chapel by which we can commit ourselves to at least a ½ hour slot during the Adoration. It is my hope that many people will avail of this special opportunity for prayer.

Father Bradley

 

Eucharistic Adoration Chapel

An Invitation from Jesus to spend one hour per week with him in our

Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, there are 168 hours in the week can you spend one hour with me? Many hours need strengthening, if any of these hours suit you please contact the Parish Office or you can add your name & time on the book in the Adoration Chapel:

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.

 

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Do This in Memory of Me Programme

Due to the Do This In Memory programme taking place next weekend, 3rd November, we cannot celebrate funeral Masses. Funerals will be celebrated either on Saturday or Monday.

 

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Readings for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Eccles (Sir) 35:12-14, 16-19. The oppressed, the orphan, the widow: are three symbols of the ‘poor in spirit’. Compare Jesus’ Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount. Their attitude of persistence and unflagging trust pleases God and reaches to His heart. Ecclesiasticus helped to preserve ‘little islands of faith in Israel, in which the teaching of Christ could later take root.’

2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18. Faithful to the end, Paul concluded this letter shortly before his martyrdom in 67. ‘Like a good athlete Paul had pushed himself, faithful to the end.’ With the Lord’s help he had never weakened in his mission to the Pagans.

Lk 19: 9-14. Jesus continues to teach us how to pray. We are cautioned to be humble in our prayer. Humility is sometimes defined simply as truth or reality. The truth is that even though we know we are sinners we bask in the sunshine of God’s grace, mercy and forgiveness, never in our own righteousness.

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Last week’s Mission Sunday collection was €5,340 - Sincere thanks

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Masses

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St. Mary’s Oratory

Mon 28th Special intention

Tue 29th Special intention

Wed 30th Special intention

Thurs 31st No 10am Mass.

Thurs 31st Charlie & Barbara McLaughlin (Hawker) at 6pm

Fri 1st Mass at 9am

Sat 2nd Raymond McLaughlin (1st A) at 6pm

 

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 28th Hugh McGonagle (MM)

Tues 29th Rachael Doherty Stout

Wed 30th Maeve McLaughlin

Thurs 31st Pat Doherty

Fri 1st Mass at 11am

Sat 2nd Maureen Doherty (50th A)

 

Star of the Sea

Thurs 31st No Mass

Fri 1st Sheila Bradley (1st A) at 7pm

Sat 2nd Mass at 10am

 

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Baptisms

We welcome into God’s family Barry Anthony Heaney, Ameila Georgia Griffin, Michael Christopher Griffin who were baptised recently.

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Deaths

Your Prayers are asked for Molly Armour who died recently and for her family & friends saddened by their loss.

 

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Children’s Newsletters

Children’s newsletter available in the porch. It reflects the theme of the Sunday Gospel and contains a variety of activities, drawings and colouring work which all can help enhance the children’s understanding of the Liturgy of the day. They also provide an opportunity for parents and family to talk about and explore the Sunday liturgy through the week ahead, which you are encouraged to do with your children.

 

Lectio Divina Scripture Group

Praying with the Scriptures will continue in St Teresa’s Room on Wednesday mornings after 10am Mass. Refreshments provided, all welcome

 

Annual Diocesan Pioneer Mass

will be celebrated by Bishop McKeown on Sunday 27 October at 3pm in St Mary’s Church, Ballerin, Co Derry. Refreshments will be served in the nearby Errigal Hall. 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 intentions. www.pray-as-you-go.org

 

One Day retreat for Senior Citizens & their Friends

In Termonbacca on Thurs 7th Nov, leaving the Lake of Shadows at 10am, to book contact the Parish Office on 9361253.

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

 

Mass for the Sick

will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca on Tuesday 29th October, beginning at 7.30 p.m.

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St Mary’s Hall & Buncrana Cinema Tel 074 9361572

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Buncrana Parish Draw

Week 36, 13th October 2019

1st Prize: €500 - O’Donnell Girls, c/o Promoter

Promoter: Kathleen O’Haire

2nd Prize: €300 - Hugh McGonagle, Cahir O’Doherty Ave

Promoter: Mary McGonagle

3rd Prize €150 - Sally Devlin, Crana View

Promoter: Marie Henderson

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

12 Page Book, Single €11 Double €17, Snowball €1,350

 

St Mary’s Hall Saturday Night Dance,

Saturday 26th dancing to A.J. Country

Also taking bookings for Children’s Parties with Bouncy Castles & Food (& Matinee on Sundays)  Contact 0862296642

The Cinema

Halloween Special

Hocus Pocus - PG 96mins Sunday 27th - 3pm Matinee

Shaun of the Dead - 15A - 100mins, Monday 28th - 8:15pm

Mystery Matinee - G - 100mins, Tuesday 29th - 3pm

It Follows - 15 - 100mins, Tuesday 29th - 8:15pm

Don't Look Now - 15 - 110mins, Wednesday 30th - 8:15pm

Ghostbusters - PG - 105mins, Halloween 31st - 3PM

Coming Next Week!

A Bump Along The Way 15A 95mins, Friday 1st November

Two Shows 5pm & 10.45pm, Saturday 2nd 8.15pm

Monday 4th to Thursday 7th 8.15pm

ABOMINABLE, G 97mins, Matinee Sunday 3rd Nov 3pm

Also taking bookings for Children’s Parties with

Bouncy Castles & Food (& Matinee on Sundays)  Contact 0862296642.

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Community Corner

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Learn how to manage your Stress. Free 6 week Stress Control classes with Dr Christina Corbett & Karen O'Sullivan, The Gateway Hotel, Nov. 7th - Dec 12th, 6.30-8.00pm'

Inishowen Medical Ardaravan Are you over 65 or under 65 and on Chronic Medications? If so you are likely eligible for this winter’s Flu Vaccine. The vaccine is now available at the Clinic. For the next few weeks starting Wed 2nd Oct there will be walk-in clinics Mon 4pm-5pm, Wed 12pm-1pm, Thurs 12pm – 1pm, You can also phone 9361800.

FitHub Balls & Bells each Mon & Fri at 11am, Complete Beginners each Mon & Fri at 12noon.

Found Sum of money found in Cockhill Graveyard, contact parish office 074 9361253. A sum of money was found near Westbrook bridge, contact the Garda Barracks, another sum of money was found outside Cockhill Chapel, contact 0863363307, A Fitbit was found near St Mary’s Hall, contact 0863395254.

Inishowen Draughts Club are running a tournament starting Tues 5th Nov at 8.30pm in the Foot Inn Burnfoot for 7 weeks. All welcome.

Thanks to the Cockhill Ceili Club for their donation of €1,000 towards Parish funds.

Thanks I Henry Doherty would like to thank everyone who sponsored me on my Croagh Padraig Climb a few weeks ago, €810 was raised for the Hospice.

Community Employment scheme require a grounds person at Cockhill Celtic Football Club, we also require a General Operative and a youth worker. Please contact David Healey on 0749361264 for more information.

Scoil Naomh Iosaf, Illies, will be holding a Halloween disco on Tuesday 29th of October 2019 between 6:30-8pm. Price is €3 per child or €5 per family. Scoil Naomh Iosaf, Illies, will be holding their AGM on Monday 11th November 2019 at 8pm in the school hall. All welcome.

Scoil Naomh Iosaf, Illies, are running a club 200 draw, lines are priced at €10 each. The prizes are as follows: €250 Smyths Voucher, €250 Fuel Voucher, €100 Grants Butchers Voucher, €100 Chamber of Commerce Voucher and a bike. Contact Clare on 0862224313 if interested. A Christmas Fayre will be held in Scoil Naomh Iosaf, Illies, on Sunday 24th November between 2-5pm. Tables priced at €15 or €10 for students, are still available. Please contact Clare on 0862224313 to reserve one today. Santa will be in attendance.

Cross Border Older Peoples project As part of our cross border older people’s project A Masquerade dinner and dance will be held at the Waterfoot Hotel on Friday 1st Nov. The event starts at 7pm and will cost €5 per person Transport will be provided there and back from Buncrana. Call IDP 074 93 62218 to book a place.

Céilí Class in Cockhill School Hall every Thursday from 8.30pm - 10pm , All welcome.

Buncrana Medical Centre Flu Vaccine continues from 2pm - 3pm each day, walk in clinic, no appointment needed.

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 Gov & The ESF programme for employability, Inclusion & Learning 2014-2020. For details tel Penny 086145 2252.

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.

Sliabh Sneacht Centre New Early Morning Circuit and Body Conditioning Class:- Every Tues and Thurs at 6:30 am. Christmas Craft Fair Taking Bookings For Tables:- Crafters pay €10 euro per table. Craft fair date Sun 1st Dec. Drumfries Walking Group Next Friday, 1st. Nov. 10.00am. Meeting at Car Park in Ballyliffin for the Arda walk. Light refreshments served afterwards. Music Box:- Bernie Doherty Singing and Guitar lessons. Improvers Guitar lessons 4pm. To 5pm. Singing lessons 5pm.To 6pm. Improvers Guitar lessons 6pm.To 7pm. Mixed Yoga:- Tuesday 7:15 TO 8:15pm Men Only Yoga:- Tues night from 8.30 to 9.30 pm Chair Yoga:-Tuesday @ 11am. Kids Fitness Class:- Mon from 4 to 5pm. Tutor Leo Gill. Social Dancing. Step by Step:- Wed night @ 9pm. Learn to Waltz/Jive/Line Dance/Salsa. Contact us on 9361742.

Halloween Carnival Carndonagh Sunday 27th October Come along to The Halloween Carnival in Carndonagh on Sunday 27th October. The parade starts at 6pm. The parade includes Stilt Walkers, Fire Breathers, Dancers and Floats. There will be prizes for the best costumes and a Fireworks Display to finish off the Carnival.

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TULLYARVAN MILL YOGA CLASSES with Joanne Cullen 5-Week NOVEMBER YOGA COURSES MEN ONLY 8:30-9:30pm begins - Wed Nov 6th  SLOW Beginner Morning 10-11am begins - Thurs Nov 7th WOMEN ONLY Evening 7:45-8:45pm begins - Thurs Nov 7th 5-WEEK BLOCK are €35 (Men and Women Only courses yoga experience required) Ongoing weekly classes Schedule Below - (drop in) Mon 5:45pm (Advanced beginner-Level 1) Friday 6:30pm (Intermediate) Sat 11am (Advanced beginner) For info Call or Text on 086-3631341 to book your place, go to her Instagram page: joanne_cullen_yoga

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Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 1st Dec at 3.00 pm in Cockhill School/Community Hall. Loads of great prizes to be won. Santa will also be there to visit

The Annual LEGO competition will take place in Buncrana Community library during Science week. The theme for this year is “Protect our Planet”. Entries must be submitted to Buncrana library on Wed 13th Nov by 6pm. Competition is open to 4-12 years old. Entry forms available in the library and winners announced on Fri 15th Nov at 4.00pm. Tel 9361941 or E buncrana@donegallibrary.ie

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, New customers welcome!!. Annette

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 at FitHub, Millbrae, F93 TO42. every Tuesday 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm, men & women welcome call AnnMarie 0860848705

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

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

Maths tutor available 087 291 3186.

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.