Buncrana Parish Newsletter For Sunday 30/05/2010
To mark Corpus Christi 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.
Youth 2000 Summer Festival
In Clonmacnois Thurs. 12th-Sun. 15th August 2010 for young people 16-35. This is an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic Faith and meet new friends. Donation only & free buses. For more info. tel. 0863025442 or 016753690 or log on: www.youth2000.ie
Baptisms
We welcome into God’s family
Ella Elizabeth Cooke, Angelina Faith
Ferguson, Cassie Mya McKinney and Felim Patrick Quigley Deeny who were baptised recently.
Collection Envelopes
now available in all three Churches and Parish Office for those who wish to use them.
Termonbacca
Monthly devotions in honour of Our Lady in Carmelite Retreat Centre on Tuesday 1st June from 7.30pm –10.00pm. All welcome.
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 the Gaelscoil who received their First Holy Communion yesterday 29th 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.
The Cinema
Sat. 29th at 8.15 &
Mon.-Thurs. at 8.15
Date Night (15a) (88mins)
Matinee Sun. 30th 3pm
How To Train Your Dragon
(pg) (95mins)
Coming Sat. 5th June for 5 nights
Sex and The City 2 (15a) (146mins)
Digital Dolby Surround Sound
Balcony €5. Stalls €4.50.
Matinee €3.
Buncrana Parish Draw
Week 10–23rd May
1st Prize €500: John
Heffernan, c/o Edith Roe.
Promoter: €30 Edith
Doherty (Roe).
2nd prize €300: Philip Logan, 48 Crana View.
Promoter: €20 Bridget
Hepper.
3rd Prize €150: Doreen & Lourde, c/o 22 Castle Pk.
Promoter: €20 Michelle Clarke.
BINGO Fri. & Sun. @ 9pm. Snowball €10,400
Big prizes paid out on the night
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. 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.
Charity Auction of one off Sports Memorabilia and Good Friday Agreement signatures and Michael Jackson memorabilia in Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Friday 4th June @ 8.30pm in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin. More info tel. Mickey 0863267443 email bradleymickey@gmail.com
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.
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 tel. principal on 9363396.
Cockhill Youth Club Summer Camp application forms will be available at Club from Mon. 24th May from 6.30pm each evening.
Strictly Come Dancing committee would like to thank the people of Buncrana for the support of a very successful night. €20,000 was handed over to Foyle Hospice this week. DVD of the night available Mac’s Bookshop. All profits to Foyle Hospice.
Swilly Gardening Club annual outing have a few seats left for bus trip to Kilcar/Killybegs area on Sat. 26th June. More info. tel. Margaret 9361114.
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.
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.
Scoil Iosagain 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.
Also Gold chain & Crucifix along with
St. Christopher Medal. Great sentimental value, tel. 9361949.
Buncrana Youth Club are holding their annual summer camps on Mon. 5th-Fri. 9th July and Mon. 19th-Fri. 23rd July. Camp includes Canoeing, Swimming, Arts-Crafts, Basketball, Soccer & other sports activities. First come first served
tel. Marcella Sheridan 9361594.
Millbrae Bedding Plants for sale,
bedding plants, window boxes etc.
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.
Habitat for Humanity Liam McGinley results of raffle: 1st prize; Coleman King, Roadside. 2nd prize; Anne McDaid, Knockalla Drive.
11th Donegal Scout Group are holding a
fundraising car wash in Super Valu carpark on Sat. 5th June until 4.30pm in aid of Group funds. Please help support this cause.
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.