Happy New Year 2020

We want to wish all of you, as the parishioners of Desertegney & Lower Fahan (Buncrana), a very happy and peaceful New Year. We thank you for your many kindnesses to us and to others throughout 2019, especially your generosity to the Christmas Collection for us as your priests and your on-going generosity to the many good causes which you are asked to support. Your help and cooperation are always appreciated by all those who benefit from them. The support you offer gives credible witness to what makes this parish live. It is a tradition which has been passed down over many generations – and it seems to be being passed on very well in our own time. One of the highlights of 2019 was the Parish Garden Fête in August. It brought us together as a parish family and warmed our hearts with nostalgia for past Fêtes and inspired us to prepare to repeat this lovely experience again. We also welcomed Father Neil McGoldrick to live in Desertegney. May he have many happy years amongst us. 2020 will bring new challenges, new opportunities and new blessings. As its name suggests that we’ll have to keep in clear sight the things of God, asking that his blessings of health and contentment on us all may be many. Thank you, and once again, Happy New Year! 

Father Bradley & Father Walsh

 

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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. The Holy Face chaplet will be said after the Rosary on Tuesdays. Everyone Welcome.

 

Parish Calendar

Our Parish Calendar is available at the back of the Church, this calendar gives you all the important dates for the church year, please collect one today as you leave.

 

The Parish Office

Will re-open on 6th January 2020 any notices for the newsletter can be emailed to buncranaparish@gmail.com

Last week’s Collection was €5,260. Sincere thanks

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Masses

St. Mary’s Oratory

Mon 30th Patrick & Rose McDermott

Tue 31st Annie & Robert Venard

Wed 1st Mass at 10am

Thurs 2nd Mass at 10am

Fri 3rd Michael McEleney & Family

Sat 4th Christy Deehan

 

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 30th No Mass

Tues 31st No Mass

Wed 1st No Mass

Fri 3rd Anna Kelly (MM)

Sat 4th Mass at 7.30pm

 

Star of the Sea

Sun 29th Joseph Hone (10th)

Thurs 2nd Patricia Donaghey (10th A)

Sun 5th Paddy McDaid

 

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

 

Weekly Confessions

St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana

Saturday: 5.15pm -5.55pm,

First Friday: 9.25am - 9.55am

St Mary’s Church Cockhill

Saturday 7pm -7.25pm,

First Fridays: 7pm -7.25pm

Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney

Thursday 6.40pm - 6.55pm

 

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Death

Your prayers are asked for Bernadette McLaughlin & Roseann Lynch who died recently and for their family & friends saddened by their loss

 

DVD – “A Little Piece of Heaven”

The long-awaited DVD entitled “A Little Piece of Heaven” is on sale. 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 and are available form the following outlets: Parish Office, Doherty Clarks, Connie Gill’s, Mac’s Newsagents, Cullen’s Shop, Supervalu & the 3 Sacristy’s. All proceeds going to the Parish Building Fund.

 

Holy Land Pilgrimage Retreat

24 Sept- 8 Oct 2020. Applications now available. For more information or to book, please contact Thornhill Ministries, Derry, at 028 7135 1233 or thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org. Website: www.thornhillministries.co.uk

 

Weekly Collection envelopes

The Weekly Collection envelopes are available at the back of the Church, please collect a box today - Thank You

 

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

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St Mary’s Hall & Buncrana Cinema Tel 074 9361572

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Buncrana Parish Draw

Week 46, 22nd December 2019

1st Prize: €500 - Noreen Kelly, Illies

Promoter: Sadie Kelly

2nd Prize: €300 - Bernadette Gallagher, Burnfoot

Promoter: Bernadette Gallagher

3rd Prize €150 - Anne Marie Donaghey

Promoter: Philomena Jackson

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

12 Page Book, Single €11 Double €17, Snowball €1,800.

 

St Mary’s Hall Saturday Night Dance,

Sat 28th - Eddie Gallagher & Dympna McBride.

New Years Eve - Jack Larry Country

STAR WARS : THE RISE OF THE SKYWALKER 12A 142mins

Matinee Sunday 29th - 3pm, Monday 30th - 8.15pm

Tuesday 31st (NEW YEARS EVE) CLOSED

Wednesday 1st Jan - 8.15pm, Thursday 2nd Jan - 8.15pm

Friday 3rd - 5pm & 10.30pm, Saturday 4th - 8.15pm

Matinee Sunday 5th - 3pm, Monday 6th - Thursday 9th 8.15pm

BINGO {AS NORMAL}

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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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

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

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.

Site Wanted with or without planning permission call 0864019862

Marriage enrichment weekend, hosted by Catholic Marriage Encounter Ireland, offers married couples of all ages in a good relationship, private time to rekindle the joy of their love. The next (residential) Weekend (Fri 8.00pm to Sun 4.30pm) will be held in Dromantine Retreat Centre, Newry, from 31 January- 2 February. For further information and to book, visit (new) website www.marriageencounter.ie or phone 0770 281 2321 [NI] or 00353 (87) 2162436.

Tullyarvan Mill YOGA CLASSES with Joanne Cullen - Saturday 11am resumes Saturday JANUARY 4th (Drop in Class (Advanced beginner), - Thursday 7:45pm WOMEN ONLY begins Thursday January 9th to Thursday February 6th (5-week block ONLY - beginner with yoga experience), - Friday 6:30pm resumes FRIDAY 10th (Drop in Class (LEVEL 1 student) For more information; Call or Text Joanne Cullen on 086-3631341 to book your place or if you have any questions or go to her Instagram page: joanne_cullen_yoga

Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha Invitation Come along parents to our Open Night and find out more about Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha On Wed 15th January @ 7.30p.m. Castle Avenue, Buncrana. Some of our teachers, pupils and parents will be on hand to share their experiences with you. We look forward to meeting you.

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).

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. 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 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:- Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 am. Music Box:- Bernie Doherty Singing and Guitar lessons. Tuesday. Improvers Guitar lessons 4pm - 5pm. Singing lessons 5pm - 6pm. Improvers Guitar lessons 6pm.To 7pm. Mixed Yoga:- Tuesday night 7:15 - 8:15pm Men Only Yoga:- Tuesday 8.30 - 9.30 pm Chair Yoga: Tuesday @ 11am Kids Yoga:-Thursday 4 - 5pm. Kids Fittness Class: Monday from 4 to 5pm. Tutor Leo Gill. Irish Dancing Classes Wed 4.30pm. Social Dancing. Step by Step:- Wednesday at 9pm. Learn to Waltz/Jive/Line Dance/Salsa. John & Breedge Gill . Tel: 93 61742.

Found Sum of money found outside Buncrana Youth Club, Contact Parish office on 93 61253.

Anam Cara Donegal, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on 9th January 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.

Holy Land Pilgrimage Retreat: 24 September – 8 October 2020. Applications now available. For more information or to book, please contact Thornhill Ministries, Derry, at 048 7135 1233 or thornhillministries@derrydiocese.org. Website: www.thornhillministries.co.uk

Mass in honour of Blessed Alexandrina will be held in Termonbacca on Sunday, 29th December at 7:30 pm. everyone welcome.

Samaritans Helpline number Call Free phone: 116 123, Text: 087 2 60 90 90.

Gamblers Anonymous: Is gambling affecting your life? Perhaps we can help

Salon 19 - We are OPEN!!! From now I will be working from my new premises. Salon 1919 Roadside (redrow). Pop in and say hello!! Late night Thurs to 7.30pm for men. 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, New Year Hours, Tues 31st Dec 8am -1pm, group will return to normal from Tuesday 7th Jan 2020, 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm. 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.

Gamblers Anonymous: Is gambling affecting your life? Perhaps we can help

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

Radio Maria Ireland is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Channel 210; FREE App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie or via PHONE– get live radio feed by calling +353 (0) 1 437 3277 (no extra charges apply). Please join our growing faith family!

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