First Reading: Wisdom 11: 22 – 12: 2
You are merciful too all because you love all that exists.

Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1: 11-22
By his power – fulfill all your desires for goodness.

Gospel: Luke 19: 1-10
Catch a glimpse of Jesus.

 

Mass Schedule

All Saints Day Mon. 1st November,

Oratory 10am, with Confessions from 9.30am.

Cockhill 7.30pm, with Confessions from 7pm.

Desertegney 8pm, with Confessions from 7.30pm.

All Souls Day Tues. 2nd November,

Oratory 10am Mass.

Cockhill 7.30pm Mass.

Desertegney 8pm Mass.

Annual Service of Remembrance for Children

The service will take place on Wed. 17th November at 8pm in Cockhill Church. Anyone wishing to have their child remembered at the service, please leave the child’s name in the Parish Office.

 

Children’s Masses

will be in St Mary’s Oratory on

Sunday 7th November at 10am and

St Mary’s Cockhill on Sunday 7th

November at 11am.

All welcome.

Baptisms

We welcome into God’s family

Ellen Marie McNally, Jolian Malon and John Patrick McGrory who were

baptised recently.

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Would the parents of the children who were baptised on Sat. 16th October and who were given back baptism booking cards please phone the Parish Office 9361253 or call in to the Office.

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Graveyards

The graveyards at Cockhill and Desertegney have been surveyed by I.G.S. for us to record our graves. Posters displaying maps of thegraveyards have been put up in each church. People are asked to check their graves to see if they have been recorded correctly. There are correction sheets inside each church for people to fill out to amend the maps before they are finalised. These sheets should then be left in Parish Office or with the Sacristan in the Church.

 

Cancer-You Are Not Alone a free information book by DACC has been re-issued and is available in various locations or from any DACC member or tel. 0851741869 or 9128400.

 

Foyle Hospice offer adult counselling service (free) on Tuesdays for those with a life limiting illness & their families/carers. Also bereavement counselling tel. 04871351010.

 

New Experience for Survivors of Trauma. (NEST) are you burdened by feelings of guilt or shame? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety and/or low self esteem? If you were able to break free from the pain of what has happened to you, would your life be different? The NEST Programme will enable you to do just that and also give you resources to deal with present and future life tasks tel. 04871347220 for more details.

 

Gamblers Anonymous if you have a gambling problem tel. 04871351329.

 

Spin Bike Classes from beginners to advanced tel. Pat 087 7705663.

 

Bradley School of Drama speech & drama, feis work, grade exams, boost your confidence or just for fun. Tel. Loretta 9321699 for details.

 

Team Hope Christmas shoe box appeal. If you would like to be part of this appeal tel. Andrew 087 2564777 or you can drop your shoebox in to Eurospar, Buncrana.

 

CSSC is a cancer support group for Inishowen based in Milltown House, Carn. They meet every 2nd Monday of the month at 7.30pm. They aim to support those affected by a cancer diagnosis and also include all family, friends & carers. More info. tel. 9374353 or 086 6028993. Bereavement Support a series of meetings has been arranged by BCCS in Inishowen Partnership Offices, St Mary’s Road on Mon 8th, & Mon. 16th Nov. from 7.30-9.30pm more info. tel. Breda 04871375765

 

Men’s Health Information Evening DACC extend a warm welcome to everyone on Thurs. 4th Nov. at 8pm in Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. All areas of men’s health will be covered by various guest speakers, all welcome.

 

 

Céilí Dance Class continues in Desertegney Hall every Wed. from 8.30pm. All ages and stages welcome.

Oratory Cockhill

6pm Vigil–Henry O’Donnell

7.30pm Vigil—Danny O’Brien

10am Mass–Children’s Mass

11am Mass—Children’s Mass

12.30pm Mass–A student for the John Paul award will read at this Mass until further notice.

Buncrana ABC v Glasnevin Dublin tournament on Sat. 6th Nov. in New Hall, Youth Club at 8pm. Admission €5.

 

Music Classes now enrolling for keyboard, guitar, singing, flute, clarinet, saxophone, accordion, etc. more info. tel. 0861701098.

 

Flu Vaccination will take place in Maginn Medical Centre between 2pm & 3pm daily until further notice.

 

 

Job Club Centre training programme for Job Seekers starting soon.
This is a free service to all. Tel. Aisling 9361376.

 

Tidy Towns A.G.M. will be held on Thurs. 4th Nov. at 7.30pm in Library, Buncrana. All welcome.

 

Buncrana Go Active first of 3 Local History Talks “Local Photos & Anecdotes” in Scoil Mhuire on Wed. 3rd Nov. at 7.30pm. Members and non members welcome details tel. or text.087 1417121.

 

Duck Derby in aid of Foyle Hospice Sun. 7th Nov. at 1.30pm. Ducks released from Westbrook Bridge.
To book a duck tel. 086 2190300 or 087 7722779.

 

Found sum of money on McCarter’s Road on Thurs. 21st Oct. tel. 9362473, also

Childs Watch outside Scoil Iosagain, also locker type of key, tel. 9361253.

 

Buncrana Chamber of Commerce have organised a Crime Prevention Seminar run by An Garda Siochana Business Watch programme. Items covered will be The Latest Crime Trends in Donegal, Update on Security, Security in Business & Homes. The seminar will take place in Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Tue. 16th Nov. at 7.30pm free of charge to members €5 to non-members.

Good Morning Service - do you know of an older person living alone who would benefit from a phone call? We also need volunteers. More details tel. Frances or Joan 9321598.

 

Inishowen Rural Transport now operate 2 services to Letterkenny on a Sunday, 1 at midday & 1 in evening. For more info on this and all services tel. 9322291 or 0879861606.

 

Simply Music Inishowen music of all kinds for all ages. All types of instruments, music theory & singing tel. Jim Woods 9320355.

Gaelic4Girls the Ladies Gaelic Football Association are beginning a programme called Gaelic4Girls in Buncrana every Fri. from 5.45pm-7pm for 8weeks. More info. tel. Brian 0863807618/Eliza 0877676704.

 

Buncrana Youth Club are putting together their winter programme of activities.
For further info or to book tel. Marcella 9361594.

 

Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes July 2011 gift vouchers for this pilgrimage now available from Rosemary at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre tel. 04871362475.

 

Boogie Bugs music and movement for babies and young children on Sat., in Buncrana Leisure Centre. Up to age 2, 11am, up to age 5, 12noon. New midweek class on Thur. at 1pm. €5, family discounts, weekly giveaways more info tel. Bernie 086 3068655.

 

Beach Hill Manor is holding a remembering service for residents who have passed away the previous year on Wed. 3rd Nov. at 7pm. Everyone welcome.

 

 

 

I.C.A.R.E. collected €7,043 at their recent annual church gate collection
Many Thanks to all who contributed or helped in any way.

 

Rosemary Doherty on behalf of Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association would like to thank all who helped or donated to the recent church gate collection. €2368 was raised.

 

Buncrana Hearts Celebrating 50 Years in 2011 the club are planning to hold a series of events next year to celebrate 50 years culminating in a Gala Dinner in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Sun. 31st July with special guest Republic of Ireland legend Ray Houghton. The club are currently looking for old photos and paper clippings.

 

Parent and Toddler group will be continuing at Wains World with free Tea/Coffee & Juice for children every Tue./Wed. from 11am-1pm.

 

Buncrana Leisure Centre new Spin Studio open, burn fat, lose weight & get fit. Swimming lessons for kids starting Sat. 6th & Mon. 8th Nov. Aquafit & Step Aerobics ongoing. Go Active Fitness class for older people every Tues. from 2-3pm, healthy & fun. Tel. reception about all classes 074 9361000.

 

The Plaza proudly presents ‘Fruit of the Loom’ reunion night on 4th December. Buffet served 8pm followed by dancing to Celtic Caos. For details www.plazabuncrana.com

 

Strictly Come Dancing Buncrana are looking for dancers, if interested tel. Bernadette 9361318/0857771572 or Grace 9361314/0861091774. Lessons begin 5th Jan. Grand finale 9th April. Proceeds in aid of local charities.

 

Leigh Chapman school of dancing “Jazz It Up” is hosting a show in Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Sunday 7th Nov. at 7.30pm. Adm. €5 children €4 all welcome.

Buncrana Hearts FC Sports Quiz Fri. 5th Nov. 9pm in Cottage Bar. All proceeds in aid of Buncrana Red Cross.
All welcome.

 

Table Quiz in memory of Ray Gleeson in Lake of Shadows Hotel on Thur. 11th Nov. @ 9.30pm. Adm. €5 proceeds in aid of Donegal Hospice & Buncrana Nursing Unit. Tickets on sale in Macs, Ruanna, Hegartys & Lunch Box or pay at door. All welcome.

 

PARC Road Safety Group is holding a ‘Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims’ in conjunction with An Garda Siochana and The Road Safety Authority. This will be an Inter-denominational service to mark the Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims and to show our support and solidarity with their families.

It is being held in Buncrana Youth Club on Sunday 21st November at 2pm.

Sat. 30th Oct. for 5 nights,

Sat. Mon., to Thurs. at 8.15pm

The Other Guys (12a) 107mins.

Digital Dolby Surround Sound

Balcony €5 Stalls €4.50 Matinee €3.

BINGO Fri. & Sun. only @ 9pm. Snowball €6,200

Big prizes paid out on the night.

 

Readings for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (7th Nov)

2 Macc 7:1-2, 9-14. Written about 120 BC 2nd Maccabees details the struggle of faithful Jews for religious freedom. A mother and her seven sons are cruelly martyred yet all the while proclaim their faith in resurrection and judgment.

2 Thess 2:16 – 3:5. This is one of St Paul’s earliest letters and he calls God’s blessing on his new converts. “May the Lord turn your hearts towards the love of God and the fortitude of Christ.”

Lk 20:27-38. The ill considered objections of some Jews of the Sadducee sect give Jesus the opportunity to teach the absolute certainty “of a place in the other world and in the resurrection from the dead....for those who are judged worthy...”