Deaths and Anniversaries
Please remember in your prayers
Laurence Downey, Derry (Fr Downey’s brother)
Bernie McDaid, Cookstown who were buried during the week
Gerard McCann (Months Mind Mass on Friday 5th Oct at 7.30 pm in Keenaught)
&
Cecilia Shaw, Mary Donnelly, Alice McBride, Mary McPeake, Martin McPeake
whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Daily Masses
Coolcalm: No Masses during the week. There is Mass in Holy Rosary each morning at 10 am
Keenaught: Friday at 7.30 pm
Baptisms:
Sunday 14th October in Coolcalm.
Sunday 21st October in Keenaught.
Sunday Collection: Last week’s Collection amounted to £1425. Thank you.
Forty Hours Eucharistic Adoration: Forty Hours Adoration will commence today, Sunday 30th September, after 11.00 am Mass in St Columba’s Straw and will close at 5.00 pm with Eucharistic Devotions. Forty Hours will continue on Monday 1st October in the Holy Rosary Church. Adoration will commence after 10 am Mass and conclude with Mass at 7.30 pm.
Padre Pio Mass: Monthly Mass in honour of St Pio of Pietrelcina will be celebrated on Monday 1st October at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church. Rosary and novena prayers at 7.10 pm. All welcome.
September Responsibilities:
Collectors: Pat McKenna
Altar Society:
Coolcalm:
Martina Moran, Cora Gormley, Caroline O’Doherty
Knocknagin Primary School 110 Year Anniversary Concert. ‘The Friends of Knocknagin’ is hosting a concert featuring the fantastic Cliona Hagan and Guests in St. Mary’s Hall, Desertmartin on Friday 19th October. Tickets are now available via Knocknagin P.S. 028 7963 1794, ‘The Friends of Knocknagin’ Facebook page or contact 077 3867 3437. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets £20.
Draperstown Surgery Flu Clinic: The Flu Clinic will take place on Saturday 6th October from 8 am – 12 noon. There is a new vaccine this year for patients aged 65 years and over. Due to vaccine delivery restrictions, we have been advised that those aged 75+ should be prioritised first. Therefore, the only patients to attend this clinic are those patients aged 75+ and those under 65 years who fall into the ‘at risk’ category. Patients aged 65-74 years will be called for vaccination later, once further stocks become available.
Whist Drive in Lissan Hall, Claggan Road on Friday 5th October at 8.30 pm. Top Score £50.00. Supper served. Admission £5.
Sarsfield Accordion Band: Band practice continues every Thursday 7.30 to 9.00 pm
St Mary’s Parochial Hall, Desertmartin
Dancing in the parish hall on the second Friday of every month
Next tea dance 12th October. Music by Housty.
Crochet/Knitting continues on Thursday evenings 7 pm – 9 pm with Mary Kelly. Everyone welcome.
Sewing class continues on Friday evenings 7 pm – 9 pm with Rosemary. Everyone welcome
Home safety – Raisa from the Mid-Ulster Council will give a talk on Health and Safety in the Home on Tuesday 23rd October from 11 am – 12 noon. Open to the over 65s and to people with young children under the age of 5 years.
Suicide Awareness Talk and the aftermath for families by Denise and Danielle will take place on the 16th October commencing at 7.30 pm. To register, contact Olive on 078 8761 4094.
Kilconaghan Centre: Ring 028 796 27826 for more details and to book your place. Everyone welcome.
Felting Workshop x 6 weeks, 10 am – 12 noon. Commences Tuesday 2nd October.
Drawing Class: Monday 8th October x 8 weeks. 10 am – 12 noon, suitable for all levels.
Kenny Archer and Friends Charity Country Concert: Friday 12th October. Tickets available at the Centre. Proceeds to the Air Ambulance.
Creative Writing: Tuesday 16th October x 6 weeks. 11 am – 12.30 pm.
St. Martin’s GAC – News
Lotto numbers 6 15 17 22
£50 winner: Jean Trainor, Quarry Rd ~ Jackpot £3000
Fixtures
U18 Boys Championship Callan Gaels V Claudy Monday 1st at 7 pm in Glenullin
Club Gear
Christmas orders for club gear must be submitted on or before Monday 1st October. Latest item in our range is the Rick Half Zip fleece which is available in all sizes from age five upwards. This garment is available by order only and can be done by calling at the club shop each Monday night 8:00pm to 8:30pm or by contacting Ciaran Higgins on 07968837094.
Strength and Conditioning
Tuesday 2nd 7:00pm – 8:00pm U16 & U18 Girls and Senior Ladies
8:00pm – 9:00pm U16 & U18 Boys
Up-coming Events
Junior Lip/Sync Sunday 18th November
Club Dinner Saturday 1st December
Youth Presentation Sunday 2nd December
Parish Bazaar Sunday 9th December
Club AGM Monday 10th December