Deaths and Anniversaries
Please remember in your prayers
Patsy Donaghy, Liam McKaigue,
Agnes Breen, Month’s Mind Mass on Monday 23rd April at 7.30 pm in Keenaught,
Sr. Monica Higgins, Month’s Mind Mass on Sat 28th April at 6.30 pm in Keenaught
who died recently
&
Colm McKenna, Henry Trainor, Mary McGuckin, Anne O’Neill, Jeannie McGovern,
Mary McOscar, Edward Donnelly, John Smith and Alex Scullion
whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Daily Masses
Coolcalm: Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am, Thursday at 7.30 pm
Keenaught: Monday at 7.30 pm
Sunday Collection: Last week’s Collection amounted to £1478.43. Thank you.
Desertmartin PTAA: Pioneers pins available for anyone who needs to renew or replace their pin. Young Pioneer, Full Pioneer, Ten Year Pin, Silver Pin, Gold Pin, Diamond Pin can be ordered with Kathleen Walls. Tel 028 7963 1094.
Tirgan Hall: Monday 30th April – Hand Massage Therapy class 7 pm – 9 pm and 6 week Sewing class 10 am – 12 noon, machines will be provided. Friday 4th May – Fundraiser for Lourdes. Keep Saturday 30th June free for a Health Fair and Fun Day for kids with bouncy castles, face painting, balloon modelling, etc. Finish off the day with dancing. Music by Gregory Donaghy.
Thornhill Ministries, Thornhill House, 121 Culmore Road, Derry:
Celebration of Friendship: Thornhill House is hosting a few hours on Monday 14th May, where friends can come together to give gratitude for friendships shared. Arrival time is 11.30 am for 12 noon. Gratitude Prayer and Celebration Lunch. Cost is £20. Pre-booking essential.
May Day Retreat – “The Seed and the Soil (III)”: Fr. Paschal McDonnell OFM leads this Retreat Day, helping us embrace our truth. We hold, with reverence, our family and other relationships in the context of seeking integration. The day will include a Celebration of Eucharist. Date: Tuesday 1st May. Time: 9.45 am to 2.30 pm. Suggested Offering is £20.
Our Over 60s & Carers’ Groups meet again from 1 pm – 3 pm on Thursday 26th April in Unit B1 (STEPS) at the front of Workspace. This session will be facilitated by Siobhan from Ulster Bank who will advise on alternative ways to bank with the imminent closure of their Draperstown branch. She will also offer advice on scams and how to avoid them. No booking required, just turn up on the day. For more information, call Adele on 028 7962 8113 or email adele@theworkspacegroup.org.
Forthcoming events in St Mary’s Parochial Hall, Desertmartin
Culture Night on 4th May
Afternoon Tea on 20th May
Sewing, Knit & Crochet class commencing soon (date to be confined)
Tea Dance on 29th June (extra tea dance
Mid Ulster Pensioners Parliament:
Over 60? Want to make your voice heard on issues like health and social care, community safety and the cost of living? Come along to the Mid Ulster Pensioners Parliament on Friday 11th May from 10.30 am – 3.30pm in the Burnavon Centre, Cookstown. Register to attend by phoning 028 9031 2089. More info at www.pensionersparliament.org.
Come along to a FREE Ladies Health & Wellbeing evening in the Workspace Recreation Centre on Friday 27th April from 7 pm – 9 pm. Avail of a 20 minute taster session of our Exercise classes with Nuala McWilliams, 15 minute session of Reflexology with Michelle Conway (booking essential) and have a free Health Check from O’Kanes Chemist (booking essential). We will have a range of information stands available on the night. For more information or to book your slot, contact Nicole on 028 7962 8113.
Sarsfield Accordion Band: Band practice continues every Thursday 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. New Members are always welcome to come along and bring a friend to try an instrument.
St Martin’s GAC – NEWS:
Lotto numbers 1 3 7 22
£50 winner: Kevin Monaghan, Iniscarn Rd ~ Jackpot £3000
Senior Men League Reserve/Senior Doire Trasna V Desertmartin Sunday 22nd at 1.00pm & 2.30pm
U14 Girls League Glen V Callan Gaels Sunday 22nd at 11.00am
Irish Language Day A day of fun and games for P5, P6 and P7 will take place in the Gaelic Centre on Saturday 5th May, 10.00am – 2.00pm. Admission £2 per child and children should bring a packed lunch. Everyone welcome and do not worry if you don’t know any Irish. Lots of competitions and prizes on the day. To register please sent your child/children’s name to Leanne on 077 8320 6629.