Schedule of Masses
St. Mary’s Church, Kincasslagh:
Next Weekend
Saturday @ 7.30 p.m.
Sunday @ 10.00 a.m.
Next week
Mon @ 10.00 a.m.
Wed @ 7.00 p.m.
St. Columba’s, Burtonport
Next Weekend
Saturday @ 6.30 p.m.
Sunday @ 11.00 a.m.
Next Week
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri @ 10.00 a.m.
Lay Apostolate Prayer group 2nd Monday of the Month in the Oratory @ 6.30 p.m. All welcome
Adoration
St. Columba’s Church: Tues 10 am – 10 pm
St. Mary’s Church, Wed 10 am – 7 pm
Anniversaries and Masses
StC=St Columba’s. StM=St. Mary’s
Michael McShane, Sat 23rd, StC
John Oglesby, Mary Celine O’Donnell, Betty Gallagher and Noreen Murphy, Sat 23rd, StM Conal & Frank Doogan, Gortnasade, Sun 24th, StM
Manus P. Gallagher, Cloughglass, Months mind, Sun 24th, StC
Jimmy & May Boyle, Sat 2nd, March, StM
Kitty Moy McCreath, Sun March 3rd, StM
Gracie Bonner, Keadue, Sun March 3rd, StC
Bridget Woltman, Kingston, New York who died today, Friday. Sister of Patrick Ward, Keadue and Maire Boyle, Lackenagh.
May they rest in peace.
Fundraising Events
Caislean Oir, Annagry
Quiz on Wednesday @ 9.30 p.m. Proceeds in aid of THE KEADUE BAND. Team of 4, €20 per team
Stepping Stones Bar, Dungloe
A Table Quiz will take place on Thursday 28th Feb at 9:30pm in aid OF THE FRIENDS OF LETTERKENNY HOSPITAL. Proceeds towards the purchase of a Cardiac machine, which will eliminate the need for patients to travel to Dublin. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
1980′s Class Reunion
Were you, or do you know of someone, who was at school (any school) in Ballyshannon during the 1980′s? A reunion is taking place on 23rd and 24th March and promises to be a real nostalgic trip down memory lane. For details contact Catherine 353 872623314. Facebook: ballyshannon 80′s reunion
Scoil Mhuire Belcruit, Parents Association is restarting its Cinema Night in St. Mary’s Hall Kincasslagh on Saturday 2nd March from 4 to 5.30pm. This month we will be showing “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted”. Price: €2 with popcorn and drink on entry. Everyone Welcome
AGM
Rosses Currach Club AGM will be held on Saturday 2nd March at 8pm in Saint Mary’s Hall, everyone welcome.
Dungloe GAA/CLG An Clochan Liath
The Club are holding a membership/registration night on Friday 1st March at 7pm in Rosses Community School. All existing and new members welcome.
IOSAS Centre, Muff
2013 is the Year of the Gathering, when Irish people are being invited home. The Columba Community is inviting Christian missionaries to a special celebration at the IOSAS Centre, Lenamore Road, Muff 7 – 9th June 2013. Please contact us if you have a family member who is a missionary. We would be delighted to invite them. For further details contact Fr. Neal Carlin (00353)74 9384866.
Reflection
The gospel for this Sunday is the Transfiguration (Luke 9:28b-36). This is a story of encouragement and hope. The apostles who are with Jesus are given a glimpse of him in his glory. Unsurprisingly the apostles want to hold on to a wonderful experience – Peter wants to build tents. We can sympathise with the apostles. We would all like to be able to hold on to the moment of glory. The reality, as Jesus knows and the apostles come to realise is that the glory only comes ultimately through the passion and death of Jesus.
Moments of hope and glory sustain us through the difficult times – that is what this gospel, the Transfiguration is all about. How does this gospel relate to my own life experience?
When I look back over my life have there been moments when my faith has been something bright and shining, something which gives strength, hope and direction to my life?
What are the life experiences that stand out with special significance? Perhaps it is in a particular friendship, the birth of a child, an experience of healing and forgiveness.
What have been the moments over the last day, the last week that have given me joy and strength? Give thanks to God for those moments.
There are little transfiguration moments of hope and glory in every day – perhaps in very quiet, gentle ways. During Lent in this Year of Faith we are invited to become more and more aware of how active God is in our lives. We could each spend a few moments at night looking back over the day to catch a glimpse of where God has been present and active in our life, through the love of a friend, a sense of peace, a trouble faced, beauty recognised – these are the moments that can sustain us through life’s challenges.
Student Support at Lough Derg
Wednesday 3rd April
The next few months will be hugely challenging for many young people across Ireland as they prepare to sit Leaving Certificate and A-Level examinations. This one day retreat will include workshops on study skills and relaxation techniques and will help focus participants’ attentions on achieving success. Practical advice and much needed motivation will be offered. This day is a must for all those making taking that important next step. Reserve a place at www.loughderg.org
At the Heart of Lough Derg
From 31st May
At the heart of our programme remains the 3-Day Pilgrimage Season Challenging, fulfilling, emotional, spiritual – just some of the terms that have been used to describe this unique experience, pilgrims are welcome to attend any day between Friday 31st May and Tuesday 13th August. The pilgrimage fee is €70 which includes boat fare, accommodation, and “Lough Derg meals.” Will you accept the Lough Derg calling in 2013?
Service of Remembrance
Letterkenny General Hospital’s Annual Interdenominational Service of Remembrance for little babies who have died due to Stillbirth, Neo-Natal Death or Miscarriage will be held on Sunday 3rd March, 2013 in Conwal Parish Church (Cathedral Square) at 4 pm. All Welcome.
Shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day
Scoil Mhuire Belcruit are currently taking orders for Shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day. The shamrocks come in a special plastic lapel pouch with the words Beannachtai na Feile Padraig printed on a green white and gold background. The cost per pouch is €4 which needs to be paid in advance. Orders need to be in by Friday 1st of March and the shamrocks will be delivered to the school on the 13th of March. Please call into the school to place your order. This venture will help raise vital funds for the school.