Parish of Errigal Ciaran
In the Cardinal MacRory Pastoral Area Clergy in the Pastoral Area:
Parish Bulletin for Sunday 17th November 2019 Aghaloo – Fr McEvoy 85557212
Fr Michael O’Dwyer – tel: 028 85567096 Beragh – Msgr. Curry 80758206
Killeeshil – Fr Hannigan 87761211 www.parishoferrigalciaran.com Email: errigalciaran99@gmail.com
Masses and intentions and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Saturday 16th 5pm St Mary’s Church May & Neil McGarvey
Saturday 16th 7pm St Malachy’s Church Packie McNelis
Adoration after Mass til midnight
Sunday 17th 10am St Matthew’s Church
Sunday 17th 11.30am* Church of the Immaculate Conception Nellie & Patrick McMullan
Tuesday 19th 10am St Malachy’s Church
Wednesday 20th 10am St Mary’s Church
Adoration after Mass til 12noon
Thursday 21st 10am* Church of the Immaculate Conception Alice McGirr
Adoration after Mass til 8pm
Friday 22nd 8pm St Matthew’s Church Mothers/Fathers/Families whose baby(ies) died prematurely
Adoration 4pm til Benediction at 7.30pm followed by Rosary
Saturday 23rd 12noon St Malachy’s Church wedding
Saturday 23rd 5pm St Mary’s Church Roseann, Neil, Michael Donnelly,
Myles & Kate McCann & Family
Saturday 23rd 7pm St Malachy’s Church
Adoration after Mass til midnight
Sunday 24th 10am St Matthew’s Church Mary Donnelly
Sunday 24th 11.30am* Church of the Immaculate Conception
Sunday 24th 1pm St Matthew’s Church Adoration until Benediction at 4pm
*webcam available via Parish website errigalciaran99@gmail.com or mncmedia.com
Rosary recited before every Mass Sunday, Saturday evening and weekdays.
Sacrament of Baptism: we welcome into the Errigal Ciaran faith community Finbar Tomas Gawley who was Baptised recently; next date: Saturday 14th December at 2pm in St Malachy’s Church, Ballymacilroy.
Lately deceased: Francis McCann, Mary Logue, Fr Donal Berney
Mass for mothers and fathers and families whose baby(ies) died prematurely, or at birth or soon after birth or in infancy will be celebrated on Friday 22nd November at 8pm in St Matthew’s Church Garvaghey. All welcome.
Solemnity of Christ the King Sunday 24th November– to mark this day exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in St Matthew’s Church from 1pm until 4pm prayers and Benediction. Individuals and families are encouraged to spend some time before the Blessed Sacrament in thanksgiving for the blessing and love received from God.
Sunday collection 9th/10th November amounted to £2097.Thanks to all who contributed.
Feasts: Sunday 17th St Elizabeth of Hungary; Monday 18th Dedication of Basilicas of Sts Peter and Paul; Thursday 21st Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Friday 22nd St Cecilia; Saturday 23rd St Columban; Sunday 24th Solemnity of Christ the King..
Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Monday 18th November at 8pm
Sounds of the Season A celebration of Christmas Music. Paschal McAnenly with special guests: Malachi Cush, Conor McGinty (from ITV’s X Factor), Lauren McCrory and The McBennett Sisters. Musical Director: Plunkett McGartland. Proceeds in aid of Parish funds.
Church of the Immaculate Conception Ballygawley. Tuesday 10th December @ 8pm. Tickets £20 and available from: Traynor’s Butchers, O’Neills Chemist, Kelly’s Inn, Playtime Nursery Eskra or 07928419147. Get your tickets now for what will be a wonderful night of Music and song.
Fr. Hackett’s Annual Parkinson’s Dance in Altamuskin Community Centre is on Saturday Nov 23rd Music by Larry & Co dancing from 10 pm.
Kevin and Vincent from SELL, the group Fr Leo Traynor works with who spoke at Masses recently have sent a note of thanks for the great reception they received at each Mass. They have asked that anyone wishing to get more information about SELL or make a contribution, please contact; Tommy Traynor – tommy.traynor@btinternet.com – 07740 494166 or Noleen
Neill – noleen.neill@virgin.net – 07799 711 973 or Kevin Vaughan – sellconnectireland@gmail.com 353 87 233 5756
Armagh Archdiocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place 7th – 12th May 2020 for young pilgrims aged 15 – 18, at a reduced cost of €600. Places are limited so early booking is advised. https://www.armagharchdiocese.org/youth-lourdes-2020/
Mary’s Meals – donations can be left at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballygawley.
Legion of Mary meeting Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Upper Room. New members welcome.
Errigal Bowling Club, in St Ciaran’s Hall every Thursday night at 8pm. New members very welcome.
YOUTH ALPHA COURSE provides a space for young people to explore life and their faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. Youth Alpha will help accompany our young people along the road of their faith journey. ADYC are hosting a one-day free training session to equip leaders from your parish with the skills to deliver Youth Alpha. The training day is taking place on Saturday, 30th November 2019, in the Newry Conference Centre at 10:00am. For further detail please contact Dermot on 075257 74024 or dermot@adyc.ie
The ABCs of Fostering, Supporting and Nurturing Vocations within the Home from vocation.com. Apostles. From the very beginning, help your children see that a Christian is meant to make a difference in the world around him, we are Christ’s ambassadors. Light of the world and salt of the earth. Make them aware that their faith is a gift and talent to share. Answer your children’s questions about priesthood or religious life; never discourage them or ridicule them if they bring it up. Baptism. Celebrate each one’s Baptism Day as well as birthday – and yours too. Build family traditions around the celebration… a specially decorated Baptism Candle that you light for the occasion with a special prayer…, displaying photos of their Baptism…, writing a card or saying a prayer for the priest who baptized them…. Bring your family to an Ordination Mass, Holy Hour, or prayer vigil for vocations
Towards Healing is an independent organisation providing professional support for people who have experienced institutional, clerical or religious abuse in Ireland.Our helpline is Open:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdayfrom 11am to 8pm and Friday from 11am to 6pm. Freephone 1800 303416 (Rep of Ireland)Freephone 0800 0963315 (Northern Ireland and UK)Hearing impaired Text Line Number: 085-8022859Child Protection – Direct Line 085 880 1643http://www.towardshealing.ie/
Garvaghey Area Community Association will be holding a Christmas Food & Craft Fayre on Saturday, 23rd November from 11 am – 3 pm in St. Matthew’s Primary School. Please contact Mary on 07879 296756 if you are interested in having a table at this event. Altamuskin Community Centre Fr. Hacketts Annual Parkinsons Dance in
Altamuskin Community Centre is on Saturday Nov 23rd Music by Larry & Co dancing from 10 pm. The Reminiscence group will continue to meet on Tuesday night’s at 8pm. All welcome. Pat Montague will give a talk on the history of Dunmoyle House on Tuesday 19th November 8pm. All welcome. Junior Youth club is Fridays 6 pm to 8pm. Senior Youth club is Fridays 8 pm to 10 pm. Moyenir credit union available at the centre Friday evenings from 7pm to 8 pm. Our Christmas Flower/ wreath arranging class on has been rescheduled to Tuesday Dec 10th at 7 pm. You can make your own door wreath or table garland or fireplace arrangement. bring your own flowers and foliage for decoration. please pm to book or msg Orla 07759311971
Cloughfin Community Association programme as follows:- Every Monday – Irish Dancing Class for children 5pm. Wednesdays – Bright Ideas Craft Club 2.00 – 4.30pm & Old Time Dancing Class 9.00 – 10.30pm. Thursday 21st Nov – Reminiscence Group Meeting 8.00pm. Everyone welcome to all activities. For more or updated information message 07709712989
Ballygawley Local History Group Winter Programme of Events Meet in Fairfield House (Beside Ballygawley Fields) Admission Charge: £3 Payable at door. 26th November: Guest Speaker – Dr. Ian Hunter talking on Early Medicine and Midwifery. At 8pm; new members always welcome. Copies of the Local History Book are available for sale, contact P. Ball 028855 67944
Corn Threshing in Killeeshil Enjoy a bit of nostalgia with corn threshing on Sunday 17th November. Starting at 1.30pm in the yard opposite Sandvik on the Ballygawley Road. All proceeds in aid of Cancer Choices, Donaghmore.
Truck and Tractor Run (Including children’s tractor run) Saturday 28th December from McAnenly’s yard. Registration from 1.00pm, leaving at 2.00pm (sharp). Followed by music in Blackwater Cottage by One for the Road from 3.00 – 6.00pm. All proceeds in aid of Carrickroe Community Childcare (I’m a celebrity get me out of here! For Gabriel McAree)
Flower arranging classes started in St Ciaran’s College on Wednesday 13th November 7-9pm for 6 weeks Everyone welcome
Bingo and Parish Lotto draw – next held on Wednesday 20th November 2019.
Bulletin notices should be left at the Parochial House or sent by email to errigalciaran99@gmail.com by Tuesday for inclusion the following Sunday. The next bulletin will be published on November 24th and December 8th.
Lotto 13th November draw 7 16 18 21 Two match 3 winners – who each received £50 Emma Deery, Paddy Greene Next draw 20th November for £5500
Errigal Ciaran Club Notes. The letters drawn in this week’s Club Errigal Alphalot draw were A E L N X. There were no jackpot winners. Patrick McGirr, Brendan McNamee, Leona Rice and Denise McCaughey all matched 4 letters and win £50 each. The jackpot next week rises to £5,900. Thank you for your continued support. Our minor girls travel to face the Cavan champions Killygarry this coming Sunday 17th November in the Ulster Minor Championship semi-final. The game takes place at Killygarry at 2pm. On a disappointing day in Fintona on Saturday our U16 Boys and our Senior Men came up one game short in their respective finals. The U16 Boys lost a thrilling Grade 2 championship final to a fancied Loughmacrory side whilst the Senior Men succumbed to Dromore in the Division 1 league final. In a tightly contested game it was ultimately Dromore who finished stronger and took the spoils at full time. Camiserations to our men as they relinquish the league title for the first time in 2 years, we’ve no doubt they’ll bounce back stronger and hungrier next year. Upcoming club fixtures are as follows: Fri 15th @ 7:30pm – Senior Reserves (Ch’ship Final) vs. Carrickmore @ Venue tbc., Sun 17th @ 2pm – Minor Girls (Ulster Ch’ship Semi Final) vs. Killygarry @ Killygarry. All support is greatly appreciated.