Holy Face of Jesus

On Sunday December 1st at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Oratory there will be a talk on the Holy Face of Jesus devotion: the history, promises, miracles and relevance for today by a speaker from HLI Ireland. A Relic and blessed oil from the international shrine will be available for veneration. For more info: 085 2525 612

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Saint Mary’s Hall

Christmas Market

Friday 6th December from 10am - 4pm

To book your table contact the Parish Office

Light Refreshments Served, All Welcome

(side entrance at Buncrana Cinema, come along after 10am Mass)

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Christmas Carol Concert

St Mary’s Oratory

Sunday 15th December 2019 at 7.30pm

The Gateway Choir, Calgach Choir

Mood Swings, Scoil Mhuire Choir

Crana College Choir, The Music Box/Sliabh Sneacht Singers, 

Carndonagh Brass band, Scoil Trad Buncrana

Come along for a great night of Music

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Readings for 1st Sunday of Advent

Is 2:1-5. The prophet in prayer sees crowds climbing to the temple, a prophetic vision of the ascent of the nations to the place of the Lord’s appearing. A reformed Israel is to become God’s instrument of salvation to the whole world.

Rom 13:11-14. The ‘ways of darkness’ apparently haven’t changed much since Paul’s time! As people of the Light let our armour be the Lord Jesus Christ (as it was for St Patrick). It will be daylight soon for each of us and for the whole world.

Mt 24:37-46. For a Christian the time is always a time for decision. Readiness at all times to welcome Christ when he knocks on our door is crucial. ‘The burglar’ that Jesus speaks of is definitely coming.

 

According To His Word: Advent Morning Prayer

There will be Advent programme of prayer and reflection on Wednesday mornings after 10am Mass beginning this Wednesday 4th December in St Teresa’s Room with tea and refreshments available. All welcome

 

Luke Towards Christmas

There are twenty-four days in Advent and twenty-four chapters in the Gospel of St Luke. This Advent, you are invited to take a copy from the back of the chapel of the Gospel of St Luke, (or read your own) and prayerfully read a chapter each day during Advent to help prepare for Christmas. Luke’s Gospel is the one we get most of our nativity story and scenes from, but it is also full of the compassionate mercy of God. There is also a prayer guide available for anyone who wishes to take one. There will be an hour of prayer, discussion and reflection on the Gospel on Tuesday 10th December at 8:15pm in St Teresa’s Room. All welcome

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Last week’s Retired Priests

Collection was €5,167

Sincere thanks

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Masses

St. Mary’s Oratory

Mon 2nd Memie & John Gallanagh

Tue 3rd Dr Hugh McGurk

Wed 4th Mary Doherty (Cuey)

Thurs 5th Eddie Doherty (Whitegill)

Fri 6th Fr Michael Kelly

Sat 7th Sean Mc Laughlin (The Drummer) 1st A.

 

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 2nd Special Intention

Tues 3rd Noel Quigley (1st A)

Wed 4th Special Intention

Fri 6th Denis Bonner (25th A)

Sat 7th Owen McLaughlin (Hawker)

 

Star of the Sea

Thurs 5th Phil Doherty (30th A)

Sun 8th Special Intention

 

Weekend Mass Times

St Mary’s Church, Cockhill

Saturday Vigil at 7.30pm

Sunday at 11am

St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana

Saturday Vigil at 6.00pm

Sunday at 9am & 12.30pm

Star of the Sea, Desertegney

Sunday at 10am

 

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Death

Your prayers are asked for

Brian Gately, James McGrory, Margaret Eccles & Brigid Doherty

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

 

Baptisms

We welcome into God’s family

Thea Frankie McGee, Finn O’Flaherty & Shay Gallanagh

who were baptised recently.

 

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A Thought.......Why is it getting harder and harder to buy Advent calendars? Their days are numbered!

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DVD – “A Little Piece of Heaven”

The long-awaited DVD entitled “A Little Piece of Heaven” is on sale at the Parish Office and also at the sacristy in each of our churches. It is a professionally produced DVD covering the celebrations for the Golden Jubilee of Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney – and much more besides: it captures footage of the people who attended that celebration and also vintage footage going back many decades with a history of the parish and its people. This is a great production – and a lovely gift suggestion for Christmas, especially for those living overseas but whose roots are still deep in the heart of this parish. The DVD is priced €20 with all proceeds going to the Parish Building Fund.

Society of St Vincent De Paul

The SVP will be taking up their Annual Christmas Collection after all Masses in the Churches an Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th of December 2019, please give as generously as you can. Thank You.

Half Day Advent Retreat

will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca on Sunday 8th December, Registration at 9.30am, finishes at 3.00pm, cost is €10. For bookings and further details, contact 048 71 262512 no later that Wed 4th Dec, limited spaces.

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St Mary’s Hall & Buncrana Cinema Tel 074 9361572

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Buncrana Parish Draw

Week 42, 24th November 2019

1st Prize: €500 - Eunan McLaughlin, Mac’s

Promoter: Bridget Hepper

2nd Prize: €300 - John & James, 35 Marian park

Promoter: Kathleen O’ Haire

3rd Prize €150 - K & J McKinney, Sleadrin

Promoter: Mary McGonagle

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

12 Page Book, Single €11 Double €17, Snowball €1,600

 

St Mary’s Hall Saturday Night Dance,

Sat 30th November Jack Larry Country

FROZEN 2

PG 103 mins

Saturday 30th Nov, 1.30pm & 8.15pm

Matinee Sunday 1st Dec at 3pm

Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th at 8.15pm

COMING NEXT WEEK

KNIFES OUT

Friday 6th 5pm & 10.30pm, Saturday 7th at 8.15pm

Monday 9th - Thursday 12th - 8.15pm

Mystery Matinee

Matinee Sunday 8th Dec 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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Annual Buncrana Christmas Day Run in aid of Crumlin Hospital, cont Mickey on 0863267743.

Swilly CEP have 3 vacancies is Cockhill graveyard & 2 in Fahan/Burt area, Tel 0863267743

Scoil Íosagáin: Enrolment forms for children starting school in September 2020 are now available from school reception. Tel 074 9362450 or contact principal@scoiliosagain.ie

Buncrana Hearts MEGA DRAW BONANZA will be held on Mon 9th Dec at 7:30pm in Buncrana Youth Club. Over 60 amazing prizes to be won on the night over seven rounds of draws with tickets €1, tickets also sold on the night, unlimited amount of tickets can be purchased.

St Mura’s NS. Buncrana are holding their annual Flower Presentation by Josie Coll in the Lake of Shadows on Thurs, 12th Dec at 8pm, all arrangements will be raffled on the night, adm €8 includes ted/coffee & homemade shortbread.

North West Opera presents Carols by Candlelight in the Lake of Shadows Hotel on Dec 8th, tickets at the door, Macs Book Shop & the Lake of Shadows, €12.

Christmas Family Bingo at North West Golf Club on Sun 1st, 8th, 15th Dec from 7pm-9pm. Everyone welcome.

Medjugorje 2020 Pilgrimage to Medjugorje Holy Week 2020, April 8th for seven days, ex Dublin. Spiritual director Canon Brendan Kilcoyne, €689. for more info, call Bernie on 0879353953

Cloontagh School Fair, Saturday 7th December, 10am - 1pm. There will be stalls, tea and Santa will be there from 10am, also a Rickety Wheel from 11.30am - 12 noon

Santa arriving to the Northpole bar Sunday the 8th Dec at 2pm - live crib and music box singers...loads of exciting things happening come along for a great day.

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

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Matt Talbot Freedom from Drugs Mass & Relic of Matt Talbot: St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, holds a Monthly Mass to pray for those with a drug addiction, their families and anybody affected by drugs or addiction. on Monday 2nd December at 7:30pm. Further queries contact emmett.mullan@deryydiocese.org

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Colgan Hall Annual Bazaar will take place on Tuesday 3rd Dec at 8pm. All tickets are €1. 7 rounds with 7 prizes in each round. Last round has up to 15 prizes. Top prizes this year: Dyson V7 vacuum cleaner, 32" Smart Television, Berg Go-Kart, Tablet, Kitchen Appliances, Luxury Food and Drinks Hamper and Vouchers.

Dinny Grants Bar presents ‘Sister Act’ on Sunday 8th December from 7-9pm, in aid of the Buncrana Nursing Unit Patients Comfort Fund, Lots of Prizes on the Night

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 Early Morning Circuit and Body Conditioning Class:- Tues & Thurs at 6:30 am. Drumfries Walking Group Next Friday, 6th Dec 10.00am. Meeting at the Neds Point Car Park. Music Box:- Bernie Doherty Singing and Guitar lessons. Tuesday Improvers Guitar lessons 4pm - 5pm. Singing lessons 5pm - 6pm. Improvers Guitar lessons 6pm - 7pm. Mixed Yoga:- Tuesday 7:15pm - 8:15pm. Men Only Yoga:- Tues 8.30 to 9.30 pm. Chair Yoga: Tuesday @ 11am. Kids Yoga:- Thurs 4 - 5pm. Kids Fitness Class:- Monday 4 - 5pm, tutor Leo Gill. Irish Dancing Classes Wed 4.30pm. Social Dancing Step by Step:- Wed @ 9pm. Learn to Waltz/Jive/Line Dance/Salsa. John & Breedge Gill. Tel: 93 61742.

Desertegney Foroige Youth Club are having their annual Christmas craft fair in the Parish hall on Sun the 15th Dec 10am till 1pm. Tables €10 if interested please contact Peter on 0864023129, St Egneys community will be holding their Carol Service on the 22nd Dec. Please support the young people of the parish.

Buncrana GAA have launched their National Club Draw. All money raised from selling these tickets stays here in the community within the club. Loads of prizes including a brand new Renault Clio. Tickets €10 available from any club member.

Buncrana Camera Club Christmas Craft Fair will take place on Sat 7th Dec in Christ Church Hall, Church St from 1-5pm, Santa will be there from 2-4pm, Come along and get your photo taken & pick up a gift or two.

BAZAAR in the Illies Community Hall on Friday 13th December. Santa arriving at 7pm sharp on the Fire Brigade. Lots of prizes to be won incl. 2 sets of 2 Liverpool Match Tickets, Vouchers for Heating Oil, Coal & Meals.TV, Air Fryer, Christmas Hampers, Toys & Gifts. Loads of other prizes to be won on the night. Everyone Welcome.

Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 1st December at 3pm in Cockhill School/Community Hall. Loads of great prizes to be won. Santa will also be there to visit.

RNLI Christmas Flower Show by Josie Coll on Thurs 5th Dec at 7.30pm in the Strand Hotel Ballyliffin. Tickets €10 incl supper & door prize. Tickets available at Kelly’s Filling Station Carndonagh or 0872549002 or 0860621244. All proceeds to RNLI

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!! Late night Thurs to 7.30pm for men. Xmas sets available: Leave it to us to prescribe your homecare ritual, or recommend something for a friend. Tel 0860608586. Thank you for your continued support and custom, New customers welcome.

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.

Porter Funeral Directors Meenagorey Funeral home now available on request in Buncrana and Carndonagh, contact 0872926917/ 0860794820.

Dog Missing in Ballymagan, Buncrana area, name is Jake, White and brown colour. Shitzu cross breed, Phone 0863744355, 0860347345

Anam Cara Donegal, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on 12th December at 7:20pm in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.