Parish of Errigal Ciaran
In the Cardinal MacRory Pastoral Area Clergy in the Pastoral Area:
Parish Bulletin for Sunday 13th October 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 12th 5pm St Mary’s Church Mary Teresa Early Month Mind
Saturday 12th 7pm St Malachy’s Church Owen & Susan Mallon
Adoration after Mass til midnight
Sunday 13th 10am St Matthew’s Church
Sunday 13th 11.30am* Church of the Immaculate Conception Margaret Quinn
Tuesday 15th 10am St Malachy’s Church
Wednesday 16th 10am St Mary’s Church St Brigid’s Primary School
Adoration after Mass til 12noon
Thursday 17th 10am* Church of the Immaculate Conception Matt & Kathleen Askin
Adoration after Mass til 8pm
Friday 18th 8pm St Matthew’s Church
Adoration 4pm til Benediction at 7.30pm followed by Rosary
Saturday 19th 5pm St Mary’s Church John & Margaret Mullin
Saturday 19th 7pm St Malachy’s Church Moira & William Turbitt, Peter Harte
Adoration after Mass til midnight
Sunday 20th 10am St Matthew’s Church
Sunday 20th 11.30am* Church of the Immaculate Conception Tommy Ward
*webcam available via Parish website errigalciaran99@gmail.com or mncmedia.com
Rosary recited before every Mass Sunday, Saturday evening and weekdays.
Sacrament of Baptism: next dates: Saturday 26th October at 2pm in St Marys Church, Dunmoyle; Sunday 10th November
during 11.30am Mass in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballygawley; Saturday 16th November at 2pm in Church of the
Immaculate Conception, Ballygawley.
First Communion 2020: Saturday 25th April St Mary’s Church Dunmoyle at 11am; Saturday 9th May Church of the
Immaculate Conception Ballygawley at 11am; Sunday 17th May St Malachy’s Church Ballymacilroy at 11.30am (Church of the
Immaculate Conception will have Mass at 7pm on Saturday 16th May to facilitate)
Sacrament of Confirmation: Sunday 1st March 2020 at 11.30am in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballygawley.
Saturday November 2nd Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed – Mass at 11am in St Malachy’s Church.
We will especially remember all who have died since last year. Please tell family and friends who live away from
the Parish.
Sacrament of Recomciliation: as an initiative of the Pasrtoral Council there will be a Sacrament of
Reconciliation celebration on Thursday 24th October at 7pm in Church of the Immaculate Conception ,
Ballygawley. ‘Confession is an act of honesty and courage – an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the
mercy of a loving and forgiving God.’ – Pope St John Paul ll.
Sunday collection 5th/6th October amounted to £1871.Thanks to all who contributed.
Feasts: Monday 14th St Callistus; Tuesday 15th St Teresa of Avila; Wednesday 16th St Gall, St Margaret Mary
Alacoque, St Hedwig; Thursday 17th St Ignatius of Antioch; Friday 18th St Luke; Saturday 19th St Paul of the Cross,
Sts John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues. Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman will be canonised by Pope Francis
today in Rome. Sunday 20th October is Mission Sunday.
Errigal Ciaran GAC – every success to the Senior Men in todays County Final. Come home victors and safe
travelling to all. The Club have organised a County Final Brunch in St Ciaran’s Hall from 10.30am to 12.30pm with
face painting available- County Final Day starts here!.
Miss Kathleen McConville will celebrate her 100th birthday on Monday 21st October. The Parish will mark this
very special occasion at the 11.30am Mass next Sunday.
Public Rosary. The Legion of Mary has organised a public Rosary to be recited at the cross in Errigal graveyard
today, Sunday 13th October at 12.30pm. Everyone is invited to join in this important Rosary for Faith and Life. In so
doing, we are joining countries all round the world on this day to pray for a return to the Faith and for the protection
of the unborn. Please make a huge effort to attend.
Mary’s Meals – donations can be left at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballygawley. Lectio Divina – Mondays at 7.30pm in Upper Room. New members welcome.
Legion of Mary meeting Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Upper Room. New members welcome. Note new day and time.
Errigal Bowling Club, in St Ciaran’s Hall every Thursday night at 8pm. New members very welcome.
Accord Portadown Catholic Marriage Care Service has relocated to Drumcree Pastoral Centre, Garvaghy Road, Portadown. Marriage and Relationship counselling and Preparation for Sacramental Marriage services are available at our new location. To book a Marriage Preparation course visit our website page http://booking.accord.ie/courses/?region=101 or visit our website on www.accord-ni.co.uk Marriage and Relationship Counselling is available to couples and/or individuals experiencing difficulties in their relationships, regardless of faith, denomination or none and based on client need, rather than an ability to pay. To book a counselling appointment call: 028 90233002 or email: armagh@accordni.com
Applications invited for the St Columbanus Award Sponsored by the Knights of St Columbanus, Omagh. Award is open to individuals under 25yrs of age, to groups from second level schools and Colleges and groups from parishes within the area of Omagh Council. Award aimed at projects which: (a) Encourage & inspire young people in the practice of their Catholic faith. (b) Develop leadership skills to encourage others to become more involved in their local community. (c) Reflects the ethos and Spirit of St Columbanus. Application forms are available from: www.knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk Closing date for completed applications: 31st October 2019.
Garvaghey Area Community Association will be holding a Christmas Craft Fayre on Saturday, 23rd November in St. Matthews P. S., Garvaghey. Expressions of Interest to have a table at this Fayre are being taken. Cost per table £10.00. Please contact or Text Mary on 07879 296756 with details of your exhibition i.e. products, space required, electric requirements if necessary. Closing date for Expressions of Interest 25/10/19.
Cloughfin Community Association For children – The Irish Dancing Class takes place on Monday evenings at 5pm. For more info contact Michaela on 07891969909 or check out the Treanor School of Dancing Facebook Page. Funded by SWAP – The Old Time/Social Dancing Class is back on Wednesdays at 9pm. We would warmly welcome new members, especially as our numbers have been falling over the last couple of years. At only £3 per night with a cuppa afterwards we can guarantee a good night’s craic while taking exercise at the same time. The Reminiscence Group will next meet on Thursday 17th October. Everyone welcome. For any other information contact Rosemary on rosiemcm@btinternet.com, mobile 07709712989, facebook https://www.facebook.com/CCA138/.
Knockmany Forest Ramblers Your local walking group continues to meet each Thursday at 7.30pm in Knockmany Forest carpark. New members of all abilities are welcome to come along. For more information contact 07786 196 172
Pobal an Ghleanna Irish lessons with Pobal an Ghleanna commenced on Wednesday 2nd October, St. Ciaran’s College, Ballygawley. Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced and Children’s class available. £30 for the term. Any queries can be answered via pobalanghleanna@gmail.com or via our Facebook or Twitter.
Could You Foster? The Regional Adoption and Foster Care Service is recruiting foster carers to meet the growing demand of children and young people who need to be cared for in Northern Ireland. There are currently 3,000 children and young people in foster care in Northern Ireland, 51% of whom are Catholic. You can apply to foster whether you are married or single; you have children of your own or not; you are in employment or are claiming benefits; you own or rent your own home. All foster carers receive financial allowances, ongoing training and 24-hour social work support. If you are interested in fostering, please contact us through our website www.adoptionandfostering.hscni.net or phone on 0800 0720 137.
Brexit!!! information at www.nidirect.gov.uk/brexit which may be helpful for Parishioners if you have any Brexit related questions. A government leaflet is being delivered into every household this week which includes Brexit advice and the contact details of organisations who can offer one-to-one advice.
Bingo and Parish Lotto draw – next held on Wednesday 16th October 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 October 13th Lotto 9th October draw 1, 4, 7, 10 four match 3 winners – who each received £25, Sean McAleer, Joe Deery, Sheila Connolly, B Durkan Next draw 16th October for £5500