Buncrana Parish Newsletter For Sunday 11/04/2010
Baptisms
We welcome into God’s family Paul Denis Anthony Hegarty, Oisín John McLaughlin, Joseph Bernard Bradley, Jack Peter Beasley, Aaron Patrick McLaughlin Stevenson and Dylan McDaid who were baptised
recently.
Deaths
Your prayers are asked for Patrick Doherty who was buried recently and for his family and friends saddened by their loss.
Divine Mercy
Devotions on Divine Mercy Sunday 11th April at 3pm in St Mary’s Oratory. All welcome.
Adoration Chapel
There are still many vacant hours in the Adoration Programme. Please consult the timetable and choose a slot that suits you.
Rosary in the count room every Tuesday at 1pm for Priests
Sick Visitation
Fr Rafal will visit the sick in his care on Monday 12th April at usual times.
Fr Walsh will visit the sick in his care on Tuesday 13th April at usual times.
St Joseph’sYoung PriestsSociety monthly meeting in
St. Teresa’s room on Wed. 14th April at 10.30am. All welcome.
Friday Penance
In his pastoral letter Pope Benedict XVI has asked all Catholics of Ireland to devote our Friday penances-fasting, prayer, reading Scripture and works of mercy-for a period of one year in order to obtain the grace of healing and
renewal for the Church in Ireland.
Further information available in the
Parish Office or on the Church
notice boards.
Scoil Naomh Pádraig Drumfries
enrolment forms now available. Call to the school or tel. 9363396.
Illies National School enrolment forms now available. Call to the school or tel. 9362212.
Buncrana Community Playgroup Shore Frontenrolment forms now
available tel. Bernadette 087 7618829.
Scoil Iosagain enrolment forms now
available. For further details tel. 9362450. ALSO any old mobile phones would be gratefully received.
Girls Gaelic Football in Scarvey Mon. nights under 10 6-7pm, under 12’s, 14’s, 16’s 7-8pm. Training Fri. nights for all young budding footballers U10,12, 13s at 7pm. All new and old players welcome.
Fit for Life recreational walkers, runners or joggers who would like to join our group or if you would like to take up running and are not sure how to go about it, join us on Tue. nights at Leisure Centre at 6.30pm or tel. Pauline 087 7773769 or Susan 087 2931460.
Buncrana Go Active the first of 4 talks in the “Mind Your Health” series entitled “Mind Your General Health” takes place on Wed. 14th April at 7.30pm in Scoil Mhuire Library presented by Dr O’Domhnaill GP & Dr Steele GP. Members and non-members welcome. Adm. €3. More info. tel. 087 1417121.
Vivid Performances Children’s Speech & Drama workshops every Mon. 4-6pm in Tullyarvan Mill €5 per session. More info. or to book tel. Emma 086 3601537.
Speech & Drama lessons: Feis Work, Grade Examinations, boost your confidence or just for fun. For details tel. Loretta 074 9321699.
Stability Ball Classes for all fitness levels at Kickstart, Milltown Business Park. Morning classes Mon, Wed. & Fri. at 10am, evening classes Mon. 8.30pm, Wed. 7pm & Sat. 5.30pm. More info. tel. John 086 1070154.
Good Morning Service are looking for volunteers, if you have a few hours to spare a week, please tel. 9321598.
Accord pre-marriage courses in Pastoral Centre Carndonagh, dates as follows: 23rd/24th April, 28th/29th May. To book tel. 074 9374103.
Lourdes Trip on 27th May for five nights. Belfast/Lourdes flight. £599 per person sharing, includes all meals, taxes and full Travel Insurance tel. Michael 086 2407252.
Pilgrimage to Fatima & Estoril on 2nd June. 4 nights all inclusive in Fatima & 3 nights half board in Estoril. All flights and transport included in cost €765. For more details or to book tel. Esther 9374566.
DeafHear Inishowen outreach clinics for 2010 promote the right of every deaf and hard of hearing person to enjoy an equality of opportunity in all aspects of life, and to develop full independence. Clinics will be held in Public Service Building in Carndonagh on 19th April, 17th May & 14th June. For appointment tel. 9188252 or text 086 8858194.
Sign Language Classes introductory course (10 weeks). If you are interested in basic sign language come along and join our class for more info. tel. 9188252.
Lip Reading Class for beginners
(10 weeks) if you are hard of hearing or just interested in learning lip reading skills come along and join our class tel. 9188252.
Lonely Lady
A hymn inspired by the statue beside the Adoration Chapel. Composed by Colm Smith and Neil Doherty now available on CD price €5 and can be purchased in the Parish Office, Mac’s & Post Office. All proceeds to St. Mary’s Oratory.
Aware Depression Support Group will meet in Pastoral Centre Carn 3rd Mon. of every month for info. tel. 0749735030/1890303302.
Parents Advice Parents Helpline every parent experiences difficulties from time to time. Call us free on 0808 8010 722 or
check website parentsadvicecentre .org
Country Market 2-3pm in Church Hall, Church Street on 17th April.
Energetic Ladies Required for women’s mini marathon Dublin bank holiday Mon. 7th June for Chernobyl Children’s aid northwest. Closing date 27th April tel. Anne 0863903030/9321084.
Ladies are you interested in playing Golf? North West Golf Club invites you to an
introductory session on Mon. 12th April @ 7pm.
For more info. tel. Kathleen 087 9374142 or
Maureen 086 6035351.
Pilates beginners class Wed. evening 14th April in Leisure Centre to book tel. 9362723.
Ladies Boxercise class at Kickstart, Milltown Business Pk.
Tues. 7-8.30pm, Wed. 8-9.30pm,
tel. Anne 086 3238437.
Inishowen Rural Transport congrats to Siobhan McClure, Carndonagh who won the Easter Hamper kindly sponsored by Supervalu Buncrana. For details of our various services throughout Inishowen tel. Noreen 9322291 or Cormac 0879861606.
National Pioneer Ball will take place this year on Sat. 8th May in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan. For further details or to book tel. 086 8577102.
Sponsored Dog Walk in aid of the Foyle Hospice will take place on Sun. 9th May in St Columba’s Pk, Limavady Rd. at 2pm. For further details tel. 048 71359888.
Dunree Yoga Centre morning and evening classes for all levels tel. 9361817 or 086 8196636.
Yoga with Patricia at Seagrass Centre, Inishowen Gateway re-commencing Wed. 14th April tel. 9361345.
Quiz Night in aid of Donegal & Foyle Hospices in Lake of Shadows at 9pm Thur. 15th April. Prizes galore more details tel. 086 8179060.
I.C.A. Meeting on 13th April at 8pm in Youth Club Castle Avenue. New members welcome.
Aware meeting will be held in Nursing Unit, Buncrana on Mon. 12th April at 7.30pm.
Medugorje Pilgrimage 30th May-6th June ex Belfast. Price £539 or €630 for details & booking tel. Marie 9361625 or Pat 04871301474. Limited places.