Deaths and Anniversaries
Please remember in your prayers
Marie Donnelly, Matt Shields, Irene Jackson, Paddy Moore, Months Mind Mass on Sunday 27th May at 10 am in Coolcalm
who died recently
&
Owen Breen, Patsy Breen, Thomas O’Kane, Michael Ryan, John Joe Ryan, William Armour, Patrick Murray, Charlie Murray, Margaret Walls, Johnny Corry
whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Daily Masses
Coolcalm: Wednesday at 7.30 pm, Thursday and Friday at 10 am
Keenaught: Monday at 10 am
Cemetery Sunday 26th/27th May 2018
The blessing of the graves will take place in the Parish next weekend:
St Patrick’s New Graveyard Saturday 26th May after 6.30 pm Mass
St Mary’s Graveyard, Coolcalm Sunday 27th May at 3.00 pm
St Patrick’s Old Graveyard Sunday 27th May at 5.00 pm
Please remember to bring Holy Water to sprinkle your grave.
A Collection will be taken up for the Upkeep of the Graveyards
Sunday Collection: Last week’s Collection amounted to £1285. Thank you.
Desermartin PTAA: Annual Pioneer Mass and Presentation of Pins (including Young Pioneers) is on Wednesday 23rd May at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Coolcalm. Everyone welcome.
Tirgan Community Association: would like to thank everyone who supported their Hill Walk and Big Breakfast, on Sunday 6th May, our biggest ever to date, thanks to all the local farmers for allowing the Walk to take place over their land, their support is always appreciated. Our nominated charity this year was for Laurel House in Antrim.
We would also like to thank Mid Ulster District Council for the recent funding of £1500 for the Communities Venue Grant and £570 received for the Festival Grant. We are always grateful to the Council for their continued support.
Tea Dance Friday 25th May music by Cascades, dancing 9 pm – 12 Midnight. Admission £5 light supper served.
Hand Massage Therapy Monday 21st May 7 – 9 pm, contact Eileen on 028 8674 8612 to book your place.
St. Mary’s Grammar School, Magherafelt invite Parents of Current Primary 6 Pupils to a Transfer Information and Registration Evening on Tuesday 22nd May at 7.00 pm in the school Assembly Hall. Registration forms for the Entrance Assessment will be available for completion. Bring your Child’s Birth Certificate and 1 recent passport sized photo.
MA in Catholic School Leadership: Working in Partnership with St Mary’s College, Twickenham, the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre offers this post-graduate degree, dedicated to the professional development and spiritual formation of Catholic school leaders. It is a great opportunity for those who aspire to, or have an interest in, leadership roles within the Catholic School system. Begins Autumn 2018. Information session in Saint Mary’s College, Derry, on Monday 18th June at 4pm. If you would like to attend or require any further information please contact Thérèse Ferry on 028 7126 4087 or email tferry@derrydiocese.org.
Beginners Workshop: Using your digital camera. Come along and learn some basic skills to help you use your digital camera with an experienced photographer and tutor. Tuesday 12th and 19th of June from 1 pm – 4 pm. £10 per person. If you would like to book a place phone Mairead or Natalie in the Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre on 028 7930 1862.
St Mary’s Parochial Hall, Desertmartin
Afternoon Tea on Sunday 20th May. Music by Michael Mawhinney. Admission by ticket only.
Bee Project will fund a Sewing Class from 7 pm to 9 pm on Friday 25th May in the Parish Hall.
They will also fund a 3 hour Craft Session on Wednesday 30th May from 7 pm to 10 pm in the Parish Hall. Both classes are open to anyone who has completed one programme with the Bee Project. Any queries, contact Olive on 078 8761 4094.
Derry Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes: St. Colm’s High School staff and pupils wish to thank all parishioners and St. Vincent de Paul most sincerely for their generous donations to help with the cost of the Lourdes Pilgrimage.
Workspace Over 60s and Carers’ Groups meet again from 1 pm – 3 pm on Thursday 24th May in Unit B1 (STEPS) at the front of Workspace. This session will welcome Carol McKee from the Agewell Project, giving details on the services it offers in Mid-Ulster, for example, good morning calls and home maintenance. Mid-Ulster Community Navigator, Anita Kelly, will also talk about the services available for carers and over 60s in Mid-Ulster, and Joanne Neeson from WYSE BITES will offer advice on healthy eating and making positive life choices. No booking required, just turn up on the day. For more details, call Adele on 028 7962 8113 or email adele@theworkspacegroup.org.
Sarsfield Accordion Band: Band practice continues every Thursday 7.30 pm to 9 pm.
St Martin’s GAC – NEWS:
Lotto numbers 1 6 7 19
£50 winner Kieran McGuigan ~ Jackpot £3000
Senior Men Reserve Graham Cup Slaughtmanus V Desertmartin Sunday 20th at 1 pm
Senior Men Division 2 Cup Slaughtmanus V Desertmartin Sunday 20th at 2.30 pm
Senior Ladies League Ballerin V Desertmartin Monday 21st at 7.30 pm
U14 Boys League Slaughtneil V Desertmartin Tuesday 22nd at 7.15 pm
Senior Men Reserve Graham Cup Faughanvale V Desertmartin Sat 26th at 3.30 pm
Senior Men Division 2 Cup Faughanvale V Desertmartin Sat 26th at 5 pm
Gaeltacht Scholarships: Colaiste na bhFiann in partnership with Foras na Gaelige are offering scholarships worth £320 to 11 – 14 Year olds who wish to attend an Irish language course in Gaoth Dobhair in July this year. For further information, contact Shay Shields on 077 9613 5759
A meeting of the executive committee will take place on Monday 21st at 8.30 pm