The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 290924
Fr Peter Madden, PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road, Draperstown, Co. Derry BT45 7BA
Tel: 028 7962 8376
Fr Michael McCaul, CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin, Magherafelt Co. Derry BT45 5LE
Tel: 028 7963 2196
E-mail: desertmartinparish@gmail.com • Web: www.desertmartinparish.com
Parish Office: Tel: 028 7939 7047
Opening Times: Wednesday and Thursday 10.30 am to 3 pm
Bulletin Notices and Names for the Anniversary List can be emailed to the parish email address and Names for the Anniversary List can also be left in the parish office before 3 pm on Wednesday. (Phone Line is not working at present)
Christenings: To book a baptism, contact Fr. McCaul on 028 7963 2196
Confessions: Saturday Evenings in St Patrick’s Keenaught from 6.30 – 7.10pm.
Masses:
Saturday Vigils: Holy Rosary 6 pm St Patrick’s Keenaught 7.30 pm
Sunday Mornings: Straw 9 am Coolcalm 10 am Sixtowns 11 am Moneyneena 12pm
Weekday Masses:
Coolcalm: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10 am.
Holy Rosary: Monday and Wednesday at 10 am and Friday at 7.30 pm.
Deaths and Anniversaries
Please remember in your prayers:
Baby Pearse Kelly whose funeral was held during the week.
Rois Gribbin, Patsy Donnelly, Rosemary O’Hagan, Kathleen McGovern, who died recently.
Mary Ann McKay. John Murray, Cecelia Shaw, Rosella McGovern, Mary McNicholl, Alice McBride, Mary Donnelly whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Thank You for your generous contributions to the Parish. Sunday/Priest’s Collection envelopes: £952.21. Thank you to those who contribute to the parish by direct debit.
Annual Forty Hours Adoration 2024: The Annual 40 hours adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in Ballinascreen over two days on Sunday 6th and 7th October. Adoation will begin after 12 Noon Mass in Moneyneena until 6 pm Devotions and Benendiction. Adoration will resume the next day after 10 am Mass in Holy Rosary and continue throughout the day until concluding at 7.25 pm and the monthly Padre Pio Mass at 7.30 pm. Please offer your time on Sunday or Monday so that the Blessed Sacrament is never left unattended.
Annual Mass Of Remembrance: The Annual mass of remembrance held each year in November will take place on the following dates: Ballinascreen Monday 11 November in Holy Rosary at 7.30 pm and Desertmartin Monday 18 November in St Patrick’s Keenaught at 7.30 pm
Do This In Memory Of Me (DTIM): The first DTIM Mass for the children in P 4 preparing for First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday evening October 12 at 6 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
| Safeguarding Contact; Marie Gormley Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) phone +447596500793, or email mariegormley@derrydiocese.org |
Visit of the Relics of St Bernadette to the Diocese of Derry: The Holy Relics of St Bernadette are currently on pilgrimage from Lourdes to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in Ireland during September and October. The relics will visit St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, from 2:00pm on Sunday 13 October to Monday 14 October. This very special, once-in-a-lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes in their own diocese. Full programme of times of viewing can be found at derrydiocese.org
Knocknagin Hall Committee: Positive Ageing: Afternoon Tea Dance Wednesday 30th October, 1pm to 3pm, Music by Ireland’s top country duo, Country Harmony. Free Admission, Registration necessary, To register contact Age Friendly Co-Ordinator, Raisa Donnelly-03000 132 132 or email- raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org Irish Language Class: week 4 Continues on Monday at 7:30 to 9pm. Unfortunately we cannot accept any more newcomers as the class is fully booked out. Chair Exercise Continues on Tuesday mornings at 10am. Irish Dancing Lessons, continues on Tuesday evenings at 6pm to register Contact Nicola on 07518207458. Knit & Natter: Will resume again on Tuesday 22nd October @ 7:30pm. St Mary’s Bowling Club: new season, Tuesday nights from 8pm to 10pm new members welcome. Acrobat Gymnastics Club: Gymnastics continues on Saturday mornings from 9am. Health & Wellbeing: Maura Johnston will host reminiscence sessions possibly on Wed. 16th Oct at 7: 30pm for approx. 1hr, Arts Care, Here & Now; a series of sessions with mindfulness and being in the present, a conversation and fun, imaginative exercises into putting your thoughts and ideas down in writing. Date & Time to be arranged. If interested please Contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne 02879 642711, ASAP. Craft Fair Sunday 10th November, only a few tables left, tables, £20 for one or two for £30 Come along to any of the above actives and enjoy a fun way to exercise, keep fit and improve your health and wellbeing.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band: Band practice Continues on Thursday nights at 7:30. New/past members welcome.
Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s University Belfast – Sunday Masses: The Catholic Chaplaincy reopened earlier this month in its temporary premises at No. 42 University Road, offering facilities including a Chapel with daily Mass, study space and Cafe. More on our programme and services can be found at our website qubcatholic.org. The first Sunday Mass of the semester takes place this Sunday, 29 September at 8pm (with Choir) in the Canada Room of the University’s historic Lanyon Building. Our Annual Dedication of Studies Mass takes place in the University’s Great Hall next Sunday, 6 October at 8pm and will be presided over by recent alumnus, Fr Chris Gault OP. Students, staff, alumni and friends are most welcome to join us as we pray God’s blessing on the academic community at Queen’s for the year ahead.
Warm Welcome Wednesdays in Workspace Community Hub, from 11.00 am – 1.00 pm. No need to book, just drop-in for tea /coffee and some chat. Free of charge. All welcome.
Trócaire is looking for people to join our team of Christmas fundraisers to help respond to the urgent need of poor communities around the world, including the millions of children and families caught in conflict in Sudan and Gaza. You can take action and make a difference through a range of activities, including the promotion of our Gifts of Change – training and support will be provided. If you would like to find out more about what you can do to help now or over the Advent and Christmas period, then please email Mark McMahon at infoni@trocaire.org or call 028 9080 8030.
Kilcronaghan Centre: New Beginners Painting Class commencing October if there is enough interest. Register your name now. ◾ Creative Writing commences on Tuesday 8th October, 10.30 am – 12 noon. ◾ Watercolours Painting with George Gourley from Monday 4th November, 10 am for 4 weeks.. Email manager@kilcronaghan.co.uk for more details or to book on any of the above classes.
| SMA Novena 2024 In honour of St Thérèse Of the Child Jesus, Patroness of the Missions: Monday 23 September to Tuesday 1 October. Daily Mass & Novena Prayers at 10.00am & 7.30pm, SMA Chapel, Dromantine. All are welcome. You can also participate via webcam (www.sma.ie). |
Could You ‘Host for Hospice’? October is officially Foyle Hospice ‘Coffee Morning Month’. To request your Free host pack or for more information, please call Ailbhe McDaid, Community Fundraiser on 028 7135 9888 or email: ailbhe@foylehospice.com
Catholic Mothers Ireland Retreat Day: Join us for a day of Spiritual Restoration, Inspiring Talks, Holy Mass, Prayer and Confession on Loughderg Island, Pettigo, Co. Donegal on Saturday 5th October. This all day Retreat will run from 10am – 5pm. Email catholicmothers@outlook.ie for more information or to book your place.
Courses At Drumalis: Pathways Adult Faith Development Programme for 2024 /2025 begins in Drumalis on Saturday 12 October, and runs for one Saturday a month from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm, from October to June. All welcome. Past participants may be interested in this year’s new programme.
St. Eugene’s Cathedral Pilgrimage to Fatima: 19th – 24th October. Cost £770 per person sharing with a single room supplement of £150 (subject to availability). For more information, please contact Anne Marie Hickey by email at amhickey@derrydiocese.org or phone St. Eugene’s Parish Office on 028 7126 2894.
Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimages, Oct 2024: 7 Nights Apartment B&B from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. Contact us for details and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 00353 01 443 4510 or visit the website www.med-irishcentre.com.
| Pilgrimages to Fatima Easter 2025: Ex Dublin, Easter 2025: 13th May 2025 Feast day of Our Lady of Fatima; 13th June 2025 for Feast of Saint Anthony; 13th October 2025. Contact James Treacy on 00353 6 192 1470, Email: jamestreacyphotography@gmail.com. |