New Organ Installed in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill

In 1829, the year of Catholic Emancipation, Father Edward Maginn was appointed parish priest of Fahan. In addition to his famous feeding of the poor, one of the most daring and long-sighted initiatives undertaken by him was that during his time in what is now our two parishes, he built St Mary’s Church, Cockhill. It was opened in 1847 at the height of the famine and its attendant difficulties.

With the liturgy from St Mary’s, Cockhill having kept us tuned-in and fed spiritually throughout this pandemic, I thought that a similarly daring initiative was needed. And so, having been made aware of a cut-price deal from Henderson Music, Derry, and with the help of local labour and expertise in joinery and electrics, and the support of the Parish Finance Committee, a new Makin Organ has been installed. The cost to the parish has been STG£20,000. Already, two families have made significant contributions to this project. On behalf of the parish I thank them – as I thank sincerely all who are continuing to support the work of the parish these days.

The organ will beautify the liturgy for years to come and will be of particular benefit to us as we celebrate Confirmation for the 263 children of both the parishes once served by Father (later Bishop) Maginn all those years ago.

I commend this project to your on-going support. Thank you. Father Bradley

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Confirmation – Coineartú 2020

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In the coming two weeks, beginning Monday 17 August, 263 children are due to make their Confirmation in these parishes. There will be 10 Confirmation ceremonies with a maximum unit size of 30. With the help of God, the time, date and venue for each ceremony will continue as previously announced.

Prudently, due to rising infection rates, the Government have retained the present maximum number for gathering indoors at 50 people. Where it is possible, religious gatherings in churches can be greater where the church space can be split into two or more zones. The reason for all the Confirmation ceremonies taking place in St Mary’s Chapel, Cockhill is that it is the largest space we have in both parishes and, very importantly, it can be split into two zones.

The original intention of facilitating the young people, their parents and sponsors inside the Chapel for the ceremony was based on the expected and much hoped-for Phase IV restrictions. Since the restrictions associated with Phase III are still in vogue, the numbers in each zone must be limited to 50. For that reason, now only the young people, their parents and teachers together with parish staff, altar servers, music and singing, and the photographer can be admitted to the Chapel for each ceremony. The class teacher or the principal in respect of each class/school will act as sponsor for the young people. PTO

In continuation of last year’s practice in the Buncrana Parish, through the kindness of our environmental group, all children being confirmed will receive a sapling to be carefully planted after the ceremony. These will be carefully and professionally delivered outside the Chapel, as the children depart after each ceremony. Sponsors are asked to be available outside the Chapel 45 minutes after each respective ceremony begins. The saplings will be distributed to them and they will then hold these plants for the children as they emerge – a potent symbol of the role of planting, nurturing, sheltering and protecting which the sponsors together with the parents must take in respect of the children and their faith.

Whilst I apologise for any inconvenience caused by this change, I hope that it will all the more clearly foster and explain the steps and responsibility which we must all take for protecting and promoting the precious gift of life and the well-being of each person in Christ.

All ceremonies will be streamed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Father Francis Bradley PP

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Confirmation Schedule August 2020

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Monday 17th August

5pm Scoil Íosagáin

(Mr Gallagher’s Class)

7pm St Oran’s NS Cockhill

Tuesday 18th August

7pm St Aengus’ NS, Bridgend

Wednesday 19th August

5pm Scoil Íosagáin

(Mrs McCusker’s Class)

7pm Gaelscoil Bhun Chranncha

Monday 24th August

5pm St Egney’s NS, Desertegney

7pm Scoil Íosagáin

(Mr McKinney’s, Ms E Doherty, Ms A McDaid’s Classes)

Tuesday 25th August

7pm St Mura’s NS, Tooban

Wednesday 26th August

5pm Scoil Naomh Íosaf, The Illies &

Scoil Naomh Pádraig, Drumfries

7pm Scoil Íosagáin

(Mrs McColgan’s Class)

All Ceremonies will take place in Cockhill Chapel.

View at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

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Readings for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First reading: A constantly recurrent theme of the Old Testament is that Yahweh’s outreach is to the whole world and to all of his creation. The Lord’s house will be known as a house of prayer for all peoples.

Second Reading: It had been their rejection of Christ by the Jews that had sent Paul on his three missionary journeys and the other Apostles on theirs to bring salvation to the Gentiles, i.e. people like the Romans. Yet Paul fervently trusts that in God’s plan His mercy may yet triumph in achieving the conversion of his countrymen.

Gospel: Resolute, fearless and humble faith wins the day once more with Jesus! It is the response of placing our faith in Him, it seems, that is at the core of our salvation. The Canaanite woman’s daughter was instantly cured.

Anniversary Masses

St. Mary’s Cockhill

Mon 17th Ignatius Boyle

Tues 18th Tony Gill

Wed 19th Special Intention

Thurs 20th Sarah Spence (MM)

Fri 21st Holy Souls

Sat 22nd Evelyn Taylor (nee Joyce) (1st A)

St Mary’s Oratory

Mon 17th – Fri 21st No Mass

Sat 22nd Matilda Forshaw

Star Of The Sea Desertegney

Fri 21st Mass at 7pm

Sat 22nd Mass at 10am

Sun 23rd Mass at 10am

Mass Times - St Mary’s Church Cockhill

Saturday Vigil at 7pm

Sunday at 9am & 11am

St Mary’s Oratory Buncrana

Saturday Vigil at 7pm

Sunday at 9am & 11am

Star of the Sea Desertegney

Saturday at 10am

Sunday at 10am

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in St Mary’s Oratory each day from 9am - 9pm (Mon-Fri), 9am - 6.45pm (Sat) and 12 noon - 7pm (Sun)

Baptisms

We welcome into God’s family the

following children who were baptised over the last weekend:

Hannah Mae Doherty

Isla Nora Murphy

Layla Rose Kelly

Mollie Louise Breslin

May God Guide & Protect our

Children always.

St Mary’s Hall and Cinema

Cinema Now Showing

𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑-𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝟐 (2004)

12A 127mins

Saturday 15th Aug - 8.15pm

𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑-𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝟑 (2007)

12A 139mins

Sunday 16th Aug - 8.15pm

𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐎

12A 125mins

Thursday 20th Aug - 8.15pm

Friday 21st - 8.15pm

Saturday 22nd - 8.15pm

Sunday 23rd - 8.15pm

TENET

COMING SOON

Please Note Limited Availability / 45 Seats

First come first served!

Instructions for Ceremonies

Please enter to the Chapel ONLY at the designated door(s).

To ensure social distancing, you must cooperate with the ushers in filling all areas of the Chapel from the FRONT as directed.

If Holy Communion is being distributed, it will take place at the end of the Ceremony as you exit the Chapel. (Alternative arrangements will be made for Funerals & Weddings)

Please follow the “Yellow-Brick-Road” distance markers on the floor to ensure social distancing in the ONE WAY system. Thank you for your co-operation

Register of Electors 2020-2021 In line with the annual process of updating the Register of Electors, a review of the current register is now underway. Please be advised that should you wish to be placed on Register of Electors or a member of your family will reach the age of 18 years before the 15th February, 2021

Please contact Mrs Samantha Mahon on 0870524991 or

email smahon@donegalcoco.ie.

Or Facebook - Register of Electors

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