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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday, 5th February 2012
...Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
 

“The fever left her and she began to wait on them.” One of the lovely features of the Gospels is the number of healing stories they contain. Nothing is too big or too small to bring to Jesus. He raised Lazarus from the dead; he healed Peter’s mother-in-law from a fever. That same Jesus is with us and among us with the same power and the same longing, to heal us into wholeness. All we have to do is ask him for what we need for ourselves and for one another and know that he will answer. We all need his healing power in so far as we set limits to our love for one another because his great commandment is to love. Husbands and wives often need to stretch their love into forgiveness if they are to go forward together. Parents need to grow in understanding of their children. And in our faith community we need Christ’s power to help us to take true responsibility for those in need.

 

Sunday, 5th February 2012

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Job 7:1-4.6-7
Restlessly I fret till twilight falls.

Second Reading: Corinthians 9:16-19.22-23
I do not boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty which has been laid on me;
I should be punished if I did not preach it.

Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
He cured many who suffered from diseases of one kind or another.

 

Reflection:

Living God, source of light and life,
we come to you as broken members of your body;
your strength is our strength,
your health is our health,
and your being is our being.
Grant us your wisdom in our work,
your love in our pain
and your peace in our hearts.
Send your blessing on all those who care for the sick,
and those whom they serve,
and give us the joy of everlasting love.
In the name of Jesus your Son.

(CARA) (adapted)

 

 

Baptisms : We welcome into God’s family Eamon Sonny Graham/Quinn and Owen Anthony Doherty who were baptised recently.

World Day of The Sick is on Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Saturday 11th February. The sick will be anointed at Mass in Cockhill on Friday 10th February at 7.30pm.

50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012

Tickets for the final Mass in Croke Park on Sun. 17th June now available. There are limited numbers of tickets for the Derry Diocese so don’t delay with your application. Application forms available in Parish Office and should be completed and returned to Derry Diocesan IEC Office, tel 04879628248. Please include €10 or £10 cheques payable to Fr Seamus Kelly. In the event of your application not being successful your money will be refunded. Applications to be sent to Derry Diocese IEC Office, 55 St Patrick’s Street, Draperstown, Magherafelt, Co. Derry BT45 7AJ.

Deaths - Your prayers are asked for William Porter who was buried recently and for his family and friends saddened by their loss.

Divine Mercy Devotions - Next devotions will take place on Tues. 7th Feb. at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Oratory. All welcome.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2012 - the pilgrimage will go from the 1st to 6th July. The cost will be £599. Gift vouchers are available in Pastoral Centre & Thornhill Centre. For further details tel. Thornhill Centre on 04871351233.

Marian Devotions - In Carmelite Retreat Centre on Tuesday 7th Feb. beginning at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Scripture Course - Thornhill Centre for 3 Mondays in Feb. from 7.30-9.30pm. Starts Mon. 6th Feb., cost £5 per night. To book tel. 04871351233.

Confirmation 2012 - The children from our Parish will receive the sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday 3rd March this year

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Artlink Spring and Summer Classes for kids and adults. Tel. 9363469 for information.

St Oran’s National School Cockhill are holding a strictly come dancing. If anyone is interested in dancing or would like to help in the fundraising please tel. the school on 9361807.

Three Medugorje Pilgrimages have been arranged locally for 2012. Departure dates (for 7 nights) are 20th May, 28th July (including part of the International Youth Festival) & 29th Sept. For details & booking tel. Marie 9361625. Places are limited. Savings scheme available.

Ceilí Classes in Desertegney Hall Wed. at 8.30pm. All welcome.

Bake Sale on Sat. 11th Feb. from 1-3pm in St Mary’s Hall, Buncrana. All proceeds in aid of Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha.

The Principal & staff of Scoil Íosagáin would like to thank everyone who took part in or supported our Christmas Day swim. €1212.20 was collected. Proceeds will be divided between our special needs classes & I.C.A.R.E. centre

Charity Dance in aid of Africa Direct on Sat. 11th Feb. in The Laurentic Bar, Linsfort. Dancing from 11pm, music by Shaun McMonagle & final touch.

Gamblers Anonymous if you have a gambling problem and need help tel. 04871351329 in confidence.

Are You Being Bullied At School? If you are: tell a teacher, tell your parents, or phone C.P.A.B. (concerned parents against bullying) helpline 086 3396655.

Aware are you feeling down, sad or depressed? Come to the aware meeting in Buncrana Nursing Unit on Mon. 13th Feb. at 7.30pm more info. tel. 9362390.

CSSC monthly meeting will be held on Mon. 13th Feb. in Milltown House, Carn from 7.30-9.30pm. We welcome anyone male/female who has had a cancer diagnosis or carers or friends of someone affected by cancer. Meetings take place second Mon. of the month. Tel. Rita 0866028993, Deirdre 0877634596 or Jim 0877858836.

Do you love to Sing new Adult singing group now on, at the Tullyarvan Mill, on Mon. nights at 8pm. For more info. tel. Louise 086 2684942.

Improve Your Knowledge Library of books on Scripture, Prayer, Theology, Philosophy and other areas available from Noel Bradley, 5 St. Mary’s Road (or Information & guidance about the books if necessary). Tel. 9362390.

Buncrana Sporting Association will be starting a Community Employment Project on 9th April. Positions as general labourers, Administrator and Child Care available also a place with ICARE. Anyone interested tel. Tony Morrison 9363733. PPS numbers must be checked to determine eligibility.

Crana College Parents Association are holding a Table Quiz on Thurs. 9th Feb. in Lake of Shadows at 9pm. Adm. €5 adults €3 students. Lots of spot prizes.

Buncrana Community Playgroup Shorefront have a vacancy for a pre-school assistant. FAS conditions apply tel. Bernadette 0877618829 for details.

GAA Track Suit Sale on Wed. 8th Feb. from 8-9pm in clubhouse. Original price €55, club price €30. Sizes 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 10/11 & 13/14 pay on the night. First come first served. More details tel. 0860604075.

Boxercise Fitness Classes Kickstart Tue.7.30-8.30pm, Thurs. 10-11am, Fri. 6-7 & 7-8pm. Half hour Tue. 8.30-9pm. More info tel. 0863238437.

Jive & Ballroom Dance Course starting Tue. 7th Feb 7.30-9pm in Kickstart. More info tel. 0860502588.

Buncrana Credit Union annual AGM on Mon. 13th Feb. at 8pm in Lake of Shadows, Buncrana. All adult members welcome to attend.

 

Ballroom Dancing Classes in The Plaza every Thurs. from 8-10pm. Waltz, Quick Step, Jive etc. Qualified teachers N.A.T.D. London, details tel. 0872865532/9362867.

Flower Arranging Classes by Josie Coll starting Tue. 6th March for 5 weeks. More info. tel. Margaret 9361114.

Desertegney Community Playgroup will hold their annual AGM on Thurs. 9th Feb. at 8pm in the playschool. All current parents & parents whose children will attend within the next 2 years are asked to attend

Accord have two dates for Pre-Marriage courses in 2012. The dates are Fri.25th/Sat. 26th Feb. & Fri. 30th/Sat. 31st March. Courses can be booked online at www.accord.ie

School Enrolment Forms now available for: Drumfries National School call to the school or tel. 9363396. Cockhill National School call to school or tel. 9361807. Desertegney National School call to school or tel. 9362008. Scoil Iosagain call to school or tel. 9362450 or download from www.scoiliosagain.ie

Helping Hand in Junior Cert Maths for parents/adults Tues.’s 7.30-9.30pm Crana College, tel. Rory 0877806942. Wed.’s 10-12pm in Scoil Mhuire tel. Denis 0861775650. Suitable for parents of primary children transferring to post-primary as curriculum in second level is now called Project Maths or if you wish to complete the Junior Cert Maths Exam in 2013.

Foroige’s Big Brother Big Sister programme are seeking volunteers to work with young people aged 10-18 years for 1 hour per week. If interested tel. 0868213756.

Fitness & Boxercise class in Desertegney Hall every Tue. & Thurs from 10-11am starting 14th & 16th Feb. All welcome.

Donegal Action Against Austerity are holding a public meeting against austerity measures, household & septic tank charge, water rates, broadcasting charge, cuts to front line health services and much more in The Plaza on Sun. 5th Feb. at 6pm. Please support.

Mill Anglers Association intend to plant the banks of the river with Trees, Shrubs & Flowers over the coming weeks. The work will be between 2and 4pm weather permitting and will commence shortly. We would appreciate a number of volunteers to help with the planting. More details tel. Brendan 0863564888.

Special Olympics church gate collection 11th/12th Feb.

“Shall we Dance” classes in the Illies Hall every Thurs. from 8.30-10pm.

Buncrana ABC present the 4th Dr Denis McLaughlin Memorial Boxing tournament in Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Fri. 10th Feb. Doors open 7.30pm first fight 8pm. Tickets tel. 0877822848, adults €7 & children €5 or pay at door.

ICARE AGM for election of committee will take place in Centre in Ballymacarry Mon. 13th Feb. 7.30pm. More info. tel.9362226.

Line Dancing & Jiving Classes every Tues. in The Plaza from 8-9.30pm. 6 week class, more info. tel. 0877538317.

Country Dance in Plaza Sat. 4th Feb. doors 10.30-1am music by Country Style. Adm €8

Found Ladies “Guess” watch on Main Street. Tel. John 9361254 or 08741334533

Zumba Fitness with Patricia Coyle in The Plaza, Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 7pm. Thurs. & Fri. at 10am (50+beginners). Tel. 0862694627.

 

 

Sat 4th 8.15 & Mon. to Thurs. 8.15pm.

The Iron Lady (12a)88mins

Matinee Sun. 5th & Sun. 12th 3pm

Puss in Boots (gen)90mins

Coming Sat11th for 5 nights

Haywire (15a)105mins

Coming Sat. 18th for 5 nights

The Sitter (15a)81mins

Admission : Balcony €5, Stalls €4.50, Matinee €3.

Find us on Facebook Cinema Buncrana. Please support your local cinema

Digital Dolby surround Sound

Buncrana Parish Draw - Week 46 - 30th January

1st Prize €500: Hugh Joe Henderson, Aghilly.

Promoter: €30 Marie Deehan.

2nd Prize €300: Martina McCauley, Quigley’s Point.

Promoter: €20 Marie Henderson.

3rd Prize €150: Mary Graham, Drumfries.

Promoter: €20 Catherine Burns.


Bingo Friday & Sunday nights @ 9pm in St Mary’s Hall

Snowball: Page 11 €9,000 on 48 no’s or less.

Big prizes paid out on the night.

Single Book and Sheet €10.

Double Book and Sheets €15.

 

 

 

Buncrana Parish - St Patrick's Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal : Tel - 00 353 (0) 74 9361253