Buncrana Parish Newsletter For Sunday 23/05/2010
Sick Visitation
Fr Walsh will attend the sick in his care on Monday 24th May.
Fr Doherty will visit the sick in his care on Wednesday 26th May.
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To mark Corpus Cristi on the
weekend of the 5th & 6th June, we intend to invite the Eucharistic
Ministers to gather around the
altar in Cockhill at 11am Mass on Sunday and in the Oratory at 12.30pm Mass on Sunday. We also would like those who have made
their First Holy Communion this year to do the same. There will be a short Eucharist procession at these Masses.
Desertegney to make their own
arrangements.
Loreto House
Prayer meeting on Mon. 24th May
from 8-9pm.
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Collection Envelopes
now available in all three Churches and Parish Office for those who wish to use them.
Renew Meeting
Thursday 27th May at 7.30pm in the Count Room, next to the Parish Office. “Unhappy about the sexualisation of children by the Media? Come along to the meeting, tel. Mary 9362449.
Anyone wanting to have the Pilgrim Statue in their home for one week
tel. 9361864 or 9362359.
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to all the young people from Scoil Íosagain who received their First Holy Communion yesterday 22nd May. We commend them and their
families to your prayers. Thanks to all who helped in any way to make this such a memorable day.
Circuit Training Classes at Tullyarvan Mill Mens: every Tues. 9-10pm, Thurs. 8-9pm.
Ladies: every Tues. 8-9pm, Thurs. 7-8pm. “Bums & Tums”. If interested tel. 086 1070154 or email inish.fitness@gmail.com
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.
Ladies Leisure Cycle every Sun. morning at 10am, leaving the car park opposite the
Leisure Centre, tel. Georgina 086 3273619.
Summer Drama Workshops 5th-9th July
inclusive. Acting skills, Drama & lots of Fun!! For more details tel. Loretta 074 9321699.
“Bealtine” Card Making Classes in Library, Buncrana on Wednesday 26th May from
7-8pm tel. 9361941 to book.
Irish Dancing Classes will take place in Scoil Naomh Padraig, Drumfries on Wed’s 5-6pm by Valerie Harkin T.C.R.G. Tel. 087 9499063.
Drumfries National School are taking part in the “Cash for Clobber” recycling initiative, for the school funds. Filled refuse sacks containing recyclable clothing, bedding, bags, shoes., towels, curtains etc. should be left in the school by Tues. 8th June. Tel. 0749363396.
Tenders are invited for the interior painting of Drumfries National School, please send tenders to the Chairperson, Drumfries N.S. before Fri. 4th June. For details contact the principal on 9363396.
Riverside Sounds presents Karaoke Fun Night in aid of Haiti earthquake relief fund, in the Cruiskeen Lawn on Sat. 29th May. Please
support this worthy cause.
Auction & Slave Auction in the Laurentic Bar, Linsfort on Sat. 29th May at 9pm. All
proceeds in aid of Africa Direct.
Millbrae Bedding Plants for sale, summer
bedding plants, window boxes etc.
Accord pre-marriage courses in Pastoral Centre Carndonagh, dates as follows: 28th/29th May. To book tel. 074 9374103.
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. Hearing Aid batteries also available on these days.
Clinics will be held in Public Service Building in Carndonagh on 14th June. For app. tel. 9188252 or text 086 8858194.
FAI Summer Soccer Schools coming to Buncrana for boys & girls age 6-14. To book log on www.fai.ie/tel. 1890653653.
Buncrana Youth Club Fit Walk Clinic
on Tue. 25th May at 10.30am.
More info. tel. Marcella 9361594.
Foyle Hospice female Walk/Run on Sun. 6th June starting at 1.30pm from the
Everglades Hotel to Templemore Sports Complex. Registration Forms tel. 04871359888 or 04871362927.
Free Hearing Tests & hearing aid
servicing in Irene Higgins opticians. For appointment tel. 0416858808/9184267.
Buncrana Go Active get the best from your mobile phone-learn how to text,
lessons from Scoil Mhuire transition
year students on Wed. 26th May, tel. 087 1417121.
Scoil Iosagain There will be a history
presentation on “Emigration & The Todd Family & Buncrana Castle” in the school hall on Mon. 31st May at 1.15pm, all
welcome.
Multiple Sclerosis support group meeting last Mon. of every Month at 8pm in the Half Way House, Burnfoot.
LOST: young cat, black with white paws and white spot under neck, in the Pillar Park area, tel. 9362643.
Aware Depression Support Group will meet in Carndonagh Day Hospital every Wed. 8pm. Tel. Maria 086 7702860.
Grow Meetings Wed. at 8pm in Carndonagh Day Hospital. Grow is a 12 step programme working in a safe and confidential environment. For more info. tel. 086 7702860 or 9161628.
Parents Advice Parents Helpline every parent experiences difficulties from time to time.
Volunteers required. Call us free on 0808
8010 722 or log on parentsadvicecentre.org
Little Acorns Montessori Buncrana have places available for Sept. 2010 tel. Jennifer 9322414.
Donegal & Foyle Hospice Charity Shop opposite O2 shop down lane. Donations of
bric-a-brac, household items & clothes urgently needed. Many thanks for donations received.
Buncrana Senior Citizen’s Committee have been invited by Strathroy Senior Citizen’s Club
to join them on the afternoon of Sat. 29th May
for tour of American Folk Park & for dinner.
Free bus Market Square 11.30am. To book
tel. Jim 9361666 before Wed. 26th May.
Bus returning from Omagh at 6pm.
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.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 16th to 21st JulyThe pilgrimage welcomes general pilgrims but also provides
particular support to those who might need care/assistance while in Lourdes. For further details contact the
Pilgrimage Office tel. 048 71260293.
Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi on Friday 16th July. Seven nights half board €975 per person sharing flying from Belfast Airport. Spiritual director Fr Colum Curran. More details tel. Terry 04844831308/00447879998559.
Pilates Class beginners 7 week class starts Mon. 14th June 8pm to book
tel. Clare 9362723.
Scripture Study Circle open to all including beginners, tel. 9362444.
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, Eurospar, Mac’s & Post Office.
All proceeds to St. Mary’s Oratory.
The Cinema
Sat. 22nd at 8.15 &
Mon.-Thurs. at 8.15
Iron Man 2(12a) (125mins)
Matinee Sun. 23rd 3pm
How To Train Your Dragon
(pg) (95mins)
Coming Sat. 29th May for
5 nights
Date Night (15a) (88mins)
Digital Dolby Surround Sound
Balcony €5. Stalls €4.50.
Matinee €3.
Buncrana Parish Draw
Week 9–16th May
1st Prize €500: Catherine Fullerton, Corvin.
Promoter: €30 Caroline Duffy.
2nd prize €300: Mary Anne O’Donnell, Drumfries
Promoter: €20 Bernie
Fullerton.
3rd Prize €150: Bridget Hepper, Crana View.
Promoter: €20 Bridget
Hepper.
BINGO Fri. & Sun. @ 9pm. Snowball €10,000
Big prizes paid out on the night
Scoil Mhuire parent’s council presents Dance Night in Plaza Sat. 29th May, music by Chevys. Dancing from 11pm to 2.30am, admission €10.
Inishowen Wildlife Club present Corncrake Talk & Walk by Daniel Maloney in Fort Dunree on Fri. 28th May at 8pm. Adm. Free all welcome.
Buncrana Tidy Towns Initiative clean-up will take place every Sat. at 11am & Wed. at 7pm. Meeting at the Shore Front car park, bibs, pickers & bags are provided, everyone welcome. ALSO Town & Garden 2010 competition was launched last week. More details to follow.
The Country Market will take place on Sat. 29th May and Sat. 12th June in the Church Hall, Church Street at the usual time..
Fit for Liferecreational walkers, runners or joggers who would like to join our group please come to the Leisure Centre, Buncrana on Tuesday nights at 6.30pm or Supervalu car park, Carndonagh on Thursdays at 6.30pm. Tel. Pauline 087 7773769 or Susan 087 2931460.