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 be 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.

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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.

This dance is for anyone that helps out in anyway throughout the year.

Tickets are be available from the Parish Office.

 

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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 next Saturday 7th March from 10am - 5pm. You can register your willingness to attend by contacting the Parish Office by phone, Facebook or email.

 

Saints – Helping Us Today

A six-week DVD course called ‘Saints – Helping Us Today’ will take place after 10am Mass on Wednesday mornings during Lent in St Teresa’s Room. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the wisdom and teachings of particular saints and how they can be of practical help to us today. Starts Wednesday 4th March – 8th April. Refreshments provided. To register please call Máire on 0867853726.

 

Readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent

Gen 2:7-9, 3:1-7. During Lent the readings give us an understanding of history of salvation. Adam was gifted with the free will. He chose to disobey a direct command from God. He found himself shut out from eternal life, enslaved to both sin and death. In today’s 2nd reading Paul teaches us how to understand Adam’s fall in relation to Jesus 

Ps 50. The highly religious King David longs for reconciliation with God

Rom 5:12-19. All of us became sinners and subject to death through Adam. But Jesus literally buys us back (redeems us) from the devil. Through Him a return to righteousness is offered to all and God’s plan from all eternity unfolds. The human race is offered a kind of life with God that leaves even with the Angels astounded.

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Last week’s collection was €4,595. Sincere thanks

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Masses

St. Mary’s Oratory

Mon 2nd DDS Mass

Tue 3rd Special Intention

Wed 4th Special Intention

Thurs 5th Mass at 10am

Fri 6th Teresa Murphy (10th A)

Sat 7th Patrick Kelly (2nd A)

 

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 2nd Hugh McGonagle (MM)

Tues 3rd Monica Deehan (MM)

Wed 4th Susie Doherty (2nd A)

Fri 6th Ownie & Mollie Barr

Sat 7th Joseph McKinney (MM)

 

Star of the Sea

Thurs 5th Denis Gillespie (50th A) & Bridget Quirke (1st A)

 

Death

Your Prayers are asked for

Dylan Kelly & Kay McLaughlin

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

 

Anniversary : Kathleen Nixon

 

Baptism

We welcome into God’s family

Jake Stewart, Brandon Mugan Stewart, Liam Oliver Grant Flynn, Brandán John Andrew McLaughlin & Lennan Wolfe Grant

who were baptised recently.

 

Divine Mercy Devotions

Divine Mercy Devotions will take place on Monday 2nd March at 6.45pm in St Mary’s Church Cockhill

 

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Sick Visitation

Fr Bradley will visit the sick in his care on:

Tuesday 3rd March in the afternoon in the Town areas, Trillick, Lisnakelly & Cockhill Road.

Thursday 5th March in the afternoon in Hilltown, Ballymagan, The Rock, Corvin, Gortleck & Glebe, Pillar park & Slavery

 

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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. Everyone Welcome.

 

Scripture Prayer Group

Instead of the usual Scripture Prayer on Thursday evenings, the time will be given to looking at the Bible and the teachings of Pope Francis in relation to our endangered environment, this will run every Thursday from 7-8pm, until Holy Week in St Teresa’s room. Tel 0876965554.

Trocaire Boxes

Trocaire Boxes for their Lenten campaign are available from the back of the Church, please take one as you leave.

 

Prayer Meeting

Prayer meetings for Lent will take place in St. Egney's Primary School every Monday from 7.30 pm to 8.30pm beginning on Monday 2nd March 2020.

 

A Thought........Act as if what you do makes a difference; for it does.

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St Mary’s Hall & Buncrana Cinema Tel 074 9361572

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Buncrana Parish Draw

Week 2, 23rd February 2020

1st Prize: €500 - Pat Wanish, Cockhill Park

Promoter: Agnes McLaughlin

2nd Prize: €300 - Marie & Barry O’Loughlin, Gransha

Promoter: Bridget Hepper

3rd Prize €150 - Philomena Jackson, Lisowen Ave

Promoter: Mary Cuffe

 

Bingo – 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

PARASITE 16’s 132mins

Saturday 29th 8.15pm, Monday 2nd March - Thursday 5th - 8.15pm

SPIES IN DISGUISE PG 101mins

Matinee Sunday 1st March - 3pm

DOLITTLE PG 101mins

Friday 6th March - 5pm, Saturday 7th - 8.15pm, Matinee Sunday 8th - 3pm

CINEMA CLOSED 9th 10th & 11th of March

FOR ST MURA’S DRAMA GROUP PLAY

’’BARNEY MC GUIGAN’’ ALL SHOWS 8PM

CINEMA REOPENS FRIDAY 13th

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

Saturday Night Dance - Sat 29th Feb, music by AJ Country.

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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 8pm for a few minutes, text ‘Grainne’ to 53125 or call from your landline to 1513717107.

Buncrana Go - Active - are hosting a mindfulness session on Wednesday 4th March from 2-3.30pm in the Exchange, Castle Ave, Buncrana

Buncrana Go - Active Are also hosting an evening of recorded ‘Music for all Tastes’ presented by Gerry McCready in the Exchange, on Wednesday 11th March from 7.30pm, they have also arranged a trip to Wicklow staying in Arklow from 4th—7th May, any members interested please call 0871417121

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

The Pantomime DVD is now available, contact Hugh on 0860626477. congratulations to everyone involved in this great show.

Maths tutor available 087 291 3186.

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

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.

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

Special Olympics Church Gate Collection totalled €1213, thanks to all who supported it.

Tea Dance in the Sliabh Sneacht centre on Sunday March 8th, music by David & jack, dancing form 8-10.30pm.

St Egney’s NS School enrolment has now opened, for application and queries, please contact the school on 074 9362008.

Medjugorje Pilgrimages from Buncrana, 1st - 8th July & 30th Sept - 7th Oct. Please note bookings have been exceptionally quick this year. Immediate enquiries advised. For more info tel Marie 9361625 or Paddy 0879277428.

5 Star Self Catering Apartment Sleeps 6 available in Buncrana, Guest Reviews: "Immaculate clean", "amazing amenities", "great location". Contact Clodagh 086 3000080.

Carn Fairtrade Fortnight Event Fri., March 6th - ‘Fair & Local’ COUNTRY MARKET & STALLS in the Colgan Hall, Friday, March 6th 10am – 1pm. Local Producers, Schools, and Community Groups. Music by Glassalts National School. All welcome. Further information from IDP 9362218

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.

Sliabh Sneacht Centre Tea Dance Sunday Night 8th. March 8 to 10.30pm. Music by Jack & David. Come along for a great night. All welcome. Early Morning Circuit and Body Conditioning Class Tues & Thurs at 6:30am at the Centre. Drumfries Walking Group Next Friday, 6th March 10.00am. Meeting at the Isle of Doagh. Light refreshments served afterwards. Music Box:- Bernie Doherty Singing and Guitar lessons. Tuesday Evening. Improvers Guitar lessons 4pm. To 5pm. Singing lessons 5pm.To 6pm. Improvers Guitar lessons 6pm.To 7pm. Mixed Yoga:- Tuesday 7:15 - 8:15pm Men Only Yoga Tuesday 8.30 to 9.30 pm, Chair Yoga Tuesday @ 11am, Kids Yoga Thursday 4 to 5pm. Kids Fitness Class Monday from 5- 6pm. Tutor Leo Gill. Irish Dancing Classes Wednesday from 4:30 to 7pm. Social Dancing - Step by Step Wednesday night @ 9pm. Learn to Waltz/Jive/Line Dance/Salsa. John & Breedge Gill.

Buncrana GAA U14 Boys & Girls are holding carwash in Scarvey on Saturday 7th March from 10am 0 2pm, come along and get your car washed and support our young fundraisers, also a Coffee Morning in O'Flaherty's Bar on March 13th from 10.30am - 2.30pm in aid of the U14 boys & U14 girls Féile Fundraiser.

Information Event for those “Returning to the Workplace” will be held in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Friday 6th March form 10.00am until 2.00pm. Organisations attending will include IDP, ETB, DEASP and Department for Communities (Northern Ireland). A Jobs Wall displaying Cross border vacancies will be available on the day.

Comedy Play “Barney McGuigan” by John Craig in the Fowler Hall, Sun 1 / Tue 3 / Thur 5 / Fri 6 March at 8pm. St Mary’s Hall, Buncrana, Mon 9 / Tue 10 / Wed 11 March. Adm: adults €10 / children €5. Proceeds to Parish Fun

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