Due to the coronavirus situation the public celebration of Mass is suspended until further notice.
Mass via webcams in our Parish and neighbouring Parishes.
Parishioners can join in the celebration of Mass via webcams/facebook at various times over Saturday evening/Sunday morning.
Saturdays at 7pm
from Our Parish parishoferrigalciaran.com
Sundays 11am
from Killeeshil Parish
killeeshilparish.com
Sundays 11.30am
from Beragh Parish
beraghparish.com
Sundays 11.30am
from Aghaloo Parish
Facebook Aghaloo
RTE News Now channel is broadcasting Mass each day at 10.30am
These celebrations are what is called Private Masses, no congregation.
For those joining the celebration of Mass via webcam or television or radio or Facebook the following prayer is given to be said at Communion time: An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Holy Week
Palm Sunday Saturday 7pm
Palms will be blessed during Mass and available, if you are passing, at my front door after Mass and tomorrow, Sunday.
Holy Thursday 9th April Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm
Good Friday 10th April Solemn Passion 3pm
Good Friday 10th April Stations of the Cross 7pm
Easter Vigil Saturday 11th April 7pm
All can be accessed and viewed via webcam parishishoferrigalciaran.com
Check neighbouring Parishes for Holy Week ceremonies times –
they might suit you better.
Palm Sunday Sunday 3pm-4pm Archbishop Eamon Martin will lead a meditation on the Passion narrative in Matthew`s Gospel. All are welcome to join on this link https://www.armagharchdiocese.org/live-feed/
Good Friday is a Day of Fast and Abstinence.
Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi Easter Message and Blessing on Easter Sunday usually at 11am – check out local TV stations and Vatican News website.
For more prayer resources for use at home check out resource-ni.com a website from the Prayer and Spirituality Commission in the Diocese.
BALLYGAWLEY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE & ERRIGAL CIARAN GAC.
Due to Covid19 some of us have been advised to STAY AT HOME.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU STAY AT HOME TO PROTECT YOURSELF.
This included the elderly and vulnerable people.
If you fall into this category and need items to be picked up from the PHARMACY SHOP POST OFFICE
We can help you to access these items without leaving your home.
We also have some foodbank reserves for distribution for any families/individuals that may be struggling at this time.
If you know of anyone else that may need our help, please pass the numbers below to them.
If you need support or assistance, please phone:
Sharon McAleer: 07712471212
Carmen Hamill: 07591208418
Kelly Marie McRory: 07821080127
This initiative is working well – thank you to all the coordinators and volunteers – and to those who need it, please make contact.
Anniversaries: at the Saturday evening celebration of Mass I will pray for those whose anniversaries had been arranged that weekend and the week previous and the week following.
Lately deceased: Joey Quinn, Fr Tom Hamill, John Joe Quinn, Charlie McMenamin, Kathleen Neary.
Anniversaries arranged between 28th March and 12th April – Deceased Gormley Family, Sean Somerville, Frank McAnenly(28th), Kevin McGirr, Patricia Sherry, Eamon Kelly(29th), Mary McRory, Rose, Michael, Patrick Mullin & Deceased Grimes Family, Peter & Annie McCaughey & Dec Family (4th), Agnes & Eddie McGirr, Patsy Mullin Month Mind (5th), Patrina Faulkner, Anne McCann (9th), Brendan O’Hanlon (12th).
Sacrament of Baptism: please contact Fr. Michael.
Feasts: Sunday 5th St Vincent Ferrer, Tuesday 7th St John Baptist de la Salle, Saturday 11th St Stanislaus.
Parish envelopes: some Parishioners have left envelopes at the Parochial House – thank you for your support and contributions. If you feel you would like to contribute and are able to contribute, you can leave envelopes at the Parochial House. Envelopes for 2020/2021 were being distributed recently but regulations concerning travel etc have disrupted this.
DUE TO NEW REGULATIONS AS PART OF THE FIGHT TO COMBAT THE CORONAVIRUS ALL CHURHES AND GRAVEYARDS ARE TO BE CLOSED.
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
Coming into operation – at 11.00 p.m. on Saturday 28th March 2020
Further restrictions and closures during the emergency period
(5) A person who is responsible for a place of worship must ensure that, during the emergency period, the place of worship is closed, except for uses permitted in paragraph (6).
(6) A place of worship may be used— (a) for funerals, (b) to broadcast an act of worship, whether over the internet or as part of a radio or television broadcast, or (c) to provide essential voluntary services or urgent public support services (including the provision of food banks or other support for the homeless or vulnerable people, blood donation sessions or support in an emergency).
(8) A person who is responsible for a crematorium or burial ground must ensure that, during the emergency period, the crematorium or burial ground is closed to members of the public, except for funerals or burials.
I was glad to see that Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, questioned the need to close Churches – he expressed an opinion that many people have expressed to me – maybe he might be listened to by the relevant authorities. I understand from the newspapers that there will be a review of this regulation later in April. Mod.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
Bingo and Parish Lotto draw – suspended until further notice.
Bulletin – for the foreseeable future the bulletin will be published online only – no printed version. As you will expect it will a much scaled down