Pilgrimage to Italy 2020 - Umbria & Rome

This year we are taking a pilgrimage to Italy with seven nights in Umbria & two nights in Rome, July 5-14 2020.

Five places are currently available on a first come, first served basis. Cardinal Brady and three of us priests will be leading this Pilgrimage. Please contact the Parish Office for a Brochure, plus a Booking Form. Father Bradley

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Welcome To The House Of The Father

Pope Francis has called on us in recent years to put the Sacrament of Confession “back at the centre of the Christian life.” In response to this, you and your family are invited to take part in a Lenten Family Programme, ’Welcome To The House Of The Father’, exploring and rediscovering the beauty of the sacrament: what it is, why we celebrate it and how we celebrate it. There will be five weekly sessions beginning on Thursday 5th March from 8pm-9:30pm in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel where we will gather as a family of faith to journey through the sacrament together. There will age-appropriate discussion and activities to enable the whole family to participate. There are 120 spaces available and booking is essential. To book spaces, please contact the Parish Office. There is no cost and tea/coffee provided.

Thanksgiving Parish Supper & Dance

This year again, the Parish will host a special Supper and Dance in The Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Monday 16th March, the eve of St Patrick’s Day. More details to follow next week.

 

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One-Day Parish Lenten Retreat

A One-Day Parish Lenten Retreat preached by Father Brendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds will take place on Saturday 7th March from 10am - 5pm. You can register your willingness to attend by contacting the Parish Office by phone, Facebook or email.

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 .

 

Please Note

The Parish will not be able to facilitate a funeral next Tuesday, 18th February, also please note that St Mary’s Oratory will open at 9.00am next week.

 

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Readings for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Eccles (Sir) 15:15-20. God in his unfathomable wisdom has created man free to choose good or evil, to choose ‘fire or water’, to live or not to live according to God’s commandment to love. In the New Testament God’s command is clarified and deepened, as in today’s gospel reading.

1 Cor 2:6-10. After his experience in Athens, Paul no longer tried to set his Gospel message within the ‘wisdom of the masters of our age’. Instead he brought to the Church at Corinth news about the mystery of God’s love for mankind, as revealed by Jesus' cross and resurrection.

Mt 5:17-37. By means of examples – anger, lust, divorce and deceit – Jesus shows us how all things both good and bad originate in the human heart. God’s law must be accepted in our ‘heart of hearts’. This full and final revelation of the Law was controversial in Jesus' time and remains so in ours, especially in its teaching about the indissolubility of marriage.

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Last week’s Collection was €4,413. Sincere thanks

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Masses

St. Mary’s Oratory

Mon 17th Eddie & Mary Doherty (Boss)

Tue 18th Special Intention

Wed 19th Ronnie & Una O’Doherty

Thurs 20th Patrick Doherty

Fri 21st Mass at 10am

Sat 22nd Mass at 6pm

 

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 17th John Joe McGee (1st A)

Tues 18th Annie McCallion

Wed 19th No Mass

Fri 21st Catherine Cullen

Sat 22nd Willie Fullerton (1st A)

 

Star of the Sea

Sun 16th Patrick Johnston (Snr) &

Patrick Johnston

Thurs 20th Mass at 7.00pm

 

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

Weekday Mass Times

St Mary’s Church, Cockhill at 7.30pm

St Mary’s Oratory at 10am

Star of the Sea at 7.00pm

(Mass days as detailed above)

 

 

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Death

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

 

Anniversaries

Aileen Hallinan

 

Baptism

We welcome into God’s family Bobby Michael James Doherty & Hollie Margaret Quinn who were baptised recently.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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A Thought........When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people; as I grow older, I admire kind people.

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Scripture Study

A scripture study group has been running in the parish for over 35 years, on a Monday at 8pm. We read and discuss the text and commentaries for the following Sunday. Readers are particularly welcome.

 

The Divine Mercy Conference

The Divine Mercy Conference will be streamed to the North Pole Pub at Drumfries 22nd & 23rd February. Time-table as per RDS see Divine Mercy website. Mass and Confessions on site as last year. Enquiries 087 291 3186. If anyone is needs transport they should leave their name with the Parish Office 9361253

 

Life In The Spirit Seminars,

Scoil Eoghain, Moville. Sunday afternoons, 4-6pm from 23 February until Sunday, 5 April (Palm Sunday). INTRODUCTION to the SEMINARS, led by EDDIE STONES, Sunday, 16 February, 2-6pm in St Pius X Church, Moville. ALL ARE WELCOME. Bring a friend!

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St Mary’s Hall & Buncrana Cinema Tel 074 9361572

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Buncrana Parish Draw will resume

on Sunday, February 16th.

New Cards & Lines are now available from

The Parish Office, Bingo & Doherty’s Shop Desertegney

 

Bingo – We’re Back! Bingo returns Friday & Sunday nights at 9pm in St Mary’s Hall

12 Page Book, Single €11 Double €17, Snowball €2,000, 11th Page increase to €500

 

Saturday Night Dance - Sat 15th Feb, Music by Rosemarie, Sat 22nd Feb, music by Jack Larry Country.

Birds of Prey

Sat 15th at 8.15pm, Mon 17th - Thurs 20th at 8.15pm

Mystery Film (PG 125mins)

Matinee Sunday 16th Feb at 3pm

Greed (16’s 104mins)

Fri 21st at 5pm & 10.30pm,

Sat 22nd at 8.15pm, Mon 24th - Thurs 27th at 8.15pm

Spies in Disguise (PG)

Sat 22nd at 1.30pm & Sunday 24th at 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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Vote for Gráinne remember to vote for local girl Gráinne Gallanagh on Dancing With The Stars, on RTE 1 on Sunday, voting lines open from 8 - 8.30pm, text ‘Grainne’ to 53125.

Swilly CEP have 1 vacancy is Cockhill graveyard & 1 in Fahan/Burt area, Tel 0863267443

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

Step By Step Dance Class continues on Mon in the Tullyarvan mill at 9pm, Slieve Sneacht Centre on Wed 9pm, Market house Clonmany Thurs at 9pm Waltz, jive, quickstep and more.

Little Twigs & Forest Friends Buncrana’s Outdoor Preschool is holding its open day for ECCE Sept ‘20 on Sat 29th Feb from 11am-1pm, All Welcome.

Maths tutor available 087 291 3186.

Céilí Classes every Thursday in Cockhill Hall, 8.30-10pm, beginners welcome.

Coffee Morning for Juvenile Diabetes Research on Friday 21st February from 10am-3pm O'Flaherty's Bar.

St Oran's N.S Enrolment forms for children starting in Sept 20 are now available from school reception, Tel 9361807.

Wheelchair Taxi Minibus available for hospital appointments etc, call Paddy McDaid on 08776541837.

A Day of Prayer & Healing will take place in the House of Prayer, Clonfert with Eddie Stone on Saturday 29th February 2020. A bus will leave Letterkenny stopping at Ballybofey, Donegal Town and Ballyshannon. Cost €20 To book please phone 086 0792655.

The IOSAS Centre is hosting a child and parenting development programme in The Sanctuary Conference Centre from February 28th for 4 Fridays (9.30-1.30). The course is FREE to parents, expectant parents, grandparents, carers and guardians. Refreshments and lunch are provided free of charge each day and there is also a generous childcare allowance if required. Places are limited. Please contact Paul on +353 (74) 9384866 or PM Paul on Facebook @IOSASCentre to book your place.

Dunree FC Fundraising Lotto There was no winner of the jackpot in draw 2 of 2020. Bonus winners of €20 were Cathleen Mc Laughlin and Michael Doherty. Draw 3 will take place on the 22/02/2020 and the jackpot will be €2,000. Tickets are available from Gills shop, The Laurentic Bar or any committee member. Further details on our facebook page.

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

AA if Alcohol is causing you problems in your life, we have meetings in Buncrana, Sat 11.30am & Sun 8pm, St Teresa’s Room.

Coffee Morning in memory of Doris Hartin in aid of the Donegal Hospice a UHG in The Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Saturday 22nd February from 11am-2pm.

Scoil Naomh Iósaf, Illies, Tel: 074 93 62212, Email: stjoesias@gmail.com. ENROLMENT for the 2020/2021 School Year has commenced. Forms can be obtained from the School Office. Please have your child’s PPS number, birth certificate and baptismal certificate.

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.

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Sliabh Sneacht Centre Early Morning Circuit and Body Conditioning Class Tues & Thurs at 6:30am at the Centre. Drumfries Walking Group next Fri, 21st 10.00am, meeting at the Neds Point Car Park for the Walk to Stragill. Light refreshments served afterwards. Music Box:- Bernie Doherty Singing and Guitar lessons Tues Improvers Guitar lessons 4pm - 5pm, singing lessons 5pm - 6pm, Improvers Guitar lessons 6pm - 7pm. Mixed Yoga Tues 7:15 - 8:15pm, men only Yoga Tues 8.30 - 9.30 pm, Chair Yoga Tues at 11am, Kids Yoga Thurs 4 - 5pm. Kids Fitness Class Mon 5 - 6pm Tutor Leo Gill. Irish Dancing Classes Wed from 4:30 to 7pm. Social Dancing. Step by Step Wed @ 9pm. Learn to Waltz/Jive/Line Dance/Salsa. John & Breedge Gill

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Medjugorje Pilgrimages from Buncrana, 1st - 8th July & 30th Sept - 7th Oct. Immediate booking advised for more info contact Marie Furey on 9361625 or Paddy on 0879277428. Discount for deposits paid by 1st Feb.

Development Education-Africa: Charity shop & Disco, Charity shop will be open from 15th - 22nd Feb in what was the 'yellow' charity shop at 17 Lower Main Street. All donations of clothes, shoes, books etc are welcome and can be dropped at the shop from Friday 14th Feb. Also a Disco in the Lake of Shadows on March 7th. Dancing 10pm-1am with music from the 60s/70s/80s rock and roll. €10 adm

Are you a member of Buncrana Credit Union, and would you and a friend like to join us at our 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance on Sat 22nd Feb? We have a number of complimentary tickets available for the night which includes a 5 course meal. Please contact 9361017 to enquire. This is a Ticket only event

Salon 19 - We are OPEN 19 Roadside (redrow). Pop in and say hello!! Late night Thurs to 7.30pm for men. Tel 0860608586. Thank you for your continued support & custom, New customers welcome.

McLaughlin & McLaughlin Funeral Directors, 16 Lower Main St, tel 0863086087 / 074 93 63666

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 Slimming World at FitHub, Millbrae, F93 TO42. every Tue 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.

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

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 us on 074 9363500 between 10am - 10pm.

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

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

Reflexology helps with relaxation, depression, anxiety, pain relief & insomnia. Specialising in Cancer care and fertility reflexology, contact Colette on 0863747945

Henry & Co. Solicitors, 33 Main Street, Buncrana are here for all your legal requirements and advice including Probate & Wills, Conveyancing, Litigation (Personal Injuries) & Family Law. tel 93 63533.

English and History Grinds available for junior and leaving cert students at all levels contact Leanne on 0834509513.

Shaun Porter Gardening Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, weeding & general tidy of your garden. Certificates in Horticulture. Contact 0863286011 or Facebook Shaun Porter Gardening.

Radiator Cleaner Have your Radiators Cleaned from black sludge build-up without the need of taking them off, we also specialise in heating & plumbing upgrades, get a quote today, call John on 0860589789