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SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2026 All Saints Day NOVEMBER - O O Fthe HOLYSOULS NEWSLETTER FOR THE PARISHES OF THE WEST TYRONE PASTORAL AREA: Aghyaran Ardstraw West & Castlederg Drumquin PRIESTS OF THE PASTORAL AREA: REV CHRISTOPHER McDERMOTT, Tel 028 816 71393

REV THOMAS CANNING, Tel 028 82831 225

OFFICE FOR THE PASTORAL AREA: Parochial House, 16 Castlefin Road, Castlederg, BT81 7BT.

Tel

028 816 71393

Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9.30am – 1.00pm Parish Email addresses: aghyaranparish@derrydiocese.org castledergparish@derrydiocese.org drumquin@derrydiocese.org DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING DESIGNATED LIAISON PERSON: Ms Marie O’Kane – Telephone 07596500793

Email

dlp@derrydiocese.org SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK: DAY AGHYARAN ARDSTRAW WEST & CASTLEDERG DRUMQUIN

Monday 2 Nov: All Souls Day Mass, 10.00am Mass, Castlederg: 7.30pm: remembering those who have died in the past year. Mass, 10.00am Rosary, at Grotto: 8.00pm

Tuesday 3 Nov Mass, 10.00am Rosary, 10.00am

Wednesday 4 Nov Liturgy of Word with Holy Communion: 10.00am Castlederg: Liturgy of the Word, with Holy Communion: 10.00am Mass, 10.00am

Thursday 5 Nov Mass, 10.00am, followed by Adoration until 12.00noon Mass, 7.30pm: remembering deceased members of Legion of Mary, Pioneers and SVP

Friday 6 Nov Mass, 7.30pm: remembering those who have died in the past year. Mass, Castlederg: 10.00am (No Adoration on

Fri 6 November)

Saturday 7 Nov Vigil Mass, 7.30pm: Induction Mass of Fr McDermott Vigil Mass, Castlederg, 6.15pm Vigil Mass: 5.00pm: remembering those who have died in the past year.

Sunday 8 Nov Mass on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday Mass: Dregish, 9.30am and Drumnabey,12.30pm: remembering those who have died in the past year.

Castlederg, 11.00am Mass on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday MASS will be celebrated in St Patrick’s, Drumquin, this Thursday, 5 November, for all deceased members of the Legion of Mary, Pioneers and SVP of our Pastoral Area.

Everyone is welcome to attend this Mass.

ST PATRICK’S, AGHYARAN – Fr McDermott will be formally inducted as Parish Priest of Termonamongan (Aghyaran) next Saturday evening, 7 November, by Bishop Michael Router, at an In stallation Ceremony at the 7.30pm Vigil Mass.

We welcome Bishop Router to Aghyaran for t he first time.

There will be tea in the GAA Centre for everyone afterwards, and a chance to meet with Fr McDermott and Bishop Router.

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AN EVENING OF APPRECIATION FOR FR PAUL: An Evening of Appreciation for Fr Paul Fraser is being organised for

Friday 20 November, in St Patrick’s Hall, Castlederg, at 7.30pm. Everyone is warmly invited to attend this special occasion as we come together to show our gratitude and appreciation for Fr Paul.

To help mark the occasion, donation envelopes will be distributed in all our churches this weekend and next weekend.

We kindly ask that all envelopes be returned for collection at our Masses on the weekend of 14/15 November.

Thank you very much for your generosity and support.

We look forward to welcoming everyone . THANK YOU for your generosity in last week’s collection: AGHYARAN: £662 & €37; Church Restoration Fund: £1,009 & £96. DRUMQUIN: £574. ARDSTRAW WEST & CASTLEDERG: £2,458 & €32, made up of: Castlederg £1,739 & €30, Drumnabey £354 & €2, Dregish £365. ARDSTRAW WEST AND CASTLEDERG Parish Draw: The October draw took place after Mass in Castlederg last Sunday (relocated there due to a power-cut in Dregish).

Congratulations to our winners! £1,000 Gemma Nelson (370) Promoter’s Prize: Eithne Gallagher £500 Aidan O’Kane (483) £250 (x 3) Conor McHugh (165); Colm Coyle (303); Sinead Keenan (280) £100 (x 7) Peter Campbell (403); Sandra Harper (646); Fr Thomas Canning (851); Michael Lynch (156); Fidelma and George McDermott (245); Teresa McGlinc hey (809); Joan McColgan (1121).

As always, thank you to the team who helped on the day, the promoters and all who take part i n the draw.

Returns for November’s draw should be made to the Parochial House on

Thursday 19 November between 6 .00 and 7.30pm. The next draw will take place on

Sunday 29 November. There are just a few tickets left – if you’re not it, you can’t win!

Our prayers are asked for the happy repose of the souls of the recently dec eased who have been enrolled in the Derry Diocesan Society: AGHYARAN: Danny Gallen, Ballymongan Road; Danny O’Donnell , Meenamullan Road.

ARDSTRAW WEST / C’DERG: Brendan Lennon, Crewe; Michael Harper, Castlefin Rd; Evelyn Baxter, Castlefin Park.

DRUMQUIN: Gerry O’Kane, Dooish Road; Frankie Breen, Dernalear Road. --------------------------------------------------- ---------- PLEASE NOTE the following dates for November Masses remembering those who have died in the pas t year.

A candle in remembrance of each of those who have died will be lit: CASTLEDERG:

Monday 2 November, 7.30pm, remembering: Joe Gallagher, Pat Carolan, James Murray, Delma Mv Glynn, Ellen Sweeney, Tom McHugh, Derek Duggan, Pat Keenan, Marrie McMenamin, Ann T. Doherty, Angela Laird, Doris Gallagher, Colleen Vukusic (nee Masterson), Brendan Douglas, Charlie Logue, Christine Clarke, Michael Harper, Evelyn Baxter, Molly Carlin.

Friday 6 November, 7.30pm, remembering: Noel Doherty, Ellen Lynch, Peter Moss, Madge McNamee, Danny Gallen, Danny O'Donnell, Don Browne. DRUMQUIN:

Saturday 7 November, 5.00pm, remembering: Mickey McLaughlin, Margaret (Maggie) McLaughlin, Aidan McLaughlin, Tommy Kearney, Margaret McLaughlin, Cameron Donnelly, Paddy Gall agher, Finola Scott, Joe Campbell, Gerry O'Kane, Frankie Breen, Brendan Cassidy.

DREGISH:

Sunday 8 November, 9.30am, remembering Kay Nugent. DRUMNABEY:

Sunday 8 November, 12.30pm, remembering: Hannah Devine, Terry Logue, Brendan (Bo) Lennon.

Families who have been bereaved in the past year are asked to check that the of their loved one has been included above.

If you have any query, please contact the Parish Office.

PASTORAL VISITATION OF THE HOUSEBOUND will take place this week as follows: Dregish –

Monday 2 November , commencing at 10.45am - Fr Thomas; Drumquin Rural Area –

Thursday 5 November - Tattysallagh Road, Dooish Road, Glen Road, Braden Road Drumscraw Road, commencing at 11.00am - Fr. Thomas.

ALL SAINTS DAY QUIZ: The P7 class in St Caireall's PS have created a wonderful fact file on Saints; also, a short Quiz is available at the back of the church.

Entry £1, with proceeds going to church funds.

Please support! DREGISH BAZAAR:

Sun 29 Nov, 7.00 – 9.00pm. Collectors will call at houses.

Prizes/donations can also be brought to the hall after Mass on 8, 15 and 22 Nov.

Your support for this parish fundraising even t will be greatly appreciated.

BOOK LAUNCH: St Eugene's Hall, Dregish, on

Fri 13 Nov, at 7.30pm; refreshments served.

Dregish History Group has produced two books: 'Gathering Hidden Gems on the History of Dregish and the People Together,' a selection of interesting local history articles by members of the History Group . The second is a history of the Clergy of Ardstraw West by Brian Devenney, edited by Fr McCawille.

Thanks to NLH Fund and Rapid for their support.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CIARAN O’LOUGHLIN on completing his 14th Dublin Marathon for MS Society, in 3hours 35mins.

For anyone who would still like to sponsor Ciaran, there are sponsor sheets av ailable in shops in Castlederg.

Please keep in your prayer the priests of the diocese who are taking up new appointmen ts this weekend.

St John Vianney, pray for all.

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ARDMORE PARISH NEWSLETTER Sunday, 1st November 2026 FEAST OF ALL SAINTS Remembering the Saints, Praying for the Faithful Departed FEAST OF ALL SAINTS —

SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER Today, 1st November, is the Feast of All Saints . On this day, the Church celebrates all the saints: canonised or beatified, and the multitude of those who are in heaven enjoying the beatific vision that are only known to God.

Prayer for All Saints God our Father, source of all holiness, the work of your hands is manifest in your saints, the beauty of your truth is reflected in their faith.

May we who aspire to have part in their joy be filled with the Spirit that blessed their lives, that having shared their faith on earth we may also know their peace in your kingdom.

Grant this through Christ, our Lord. FEAST OF ALL SOULS —

MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER Tomorrow, Monday, on the Feast of All Souls , we are encouraged to remember and pray for the faithful departed, those members of our families and dearly beloved who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.

Indulgences for the Holy Souls 1. Visiting a Church or Oratory From 12 noon on 1st November until midnight on 2nd November , all who have confessed, received Holy Communion, and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostles’ Creed.

This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.

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Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1st November.

Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st to 8th November. 2. Visiting a Cemetery The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions, once per day from 1st to 8th November . The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.

Prayer for All the Deceased God our Father, Your power brings us to birth, Your providence guides our lives, and by Your command we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but do not end.

I pray in hope for my family, relatives and friends, and for all the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ, who died and now lives, may they rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away.

Unite us together again in one family to sing Your praise forever and ever.

LITURGY & THE COMING WEEK Scripture Readings —

Sunday 8th November Reading Scripture First Reading Wisdom 6:12– 16 Responsorial Psalm 63:2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8 Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13– 17 Gospel Matthew 25:1– 13 Saints of the Coming Week Day Feast / Memorial

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Monday The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Tuesday St Malachy, Bishop Wednesday St Charles Borromeo, Bishop Thursday St Martin de Porres, Religious Friday All Saints of Ireland Saturday St Willibrord, Bishop Pope’s Prayer Intention for November Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.

DIOCESAN NEWS & VOCATIONS Diocesan Vocations Holy Hours The next Diocesan Vocations Holy Hours will take place on:

Tuesday 3rd November and

Tuesday 1st December Time: 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm Following: 7.30 pm Mass Venue: St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, Waterside, Derry Everyone welcome.

Considering a Vocation to the Diocesan Priesthood?

There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood in Derry.

Sunday 8th November at 4.00 pm For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director: Fr Pat O’Hagan

Email

pgoh2111@gmail.com

Telephone

(028) 7938 6259

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Dublin Gospel Choir — Live at Sacred Heart Church, Omagh

Sunday 29th November | 6.30 pm Join us for a magical evening of music!

From traditional hymns with a modern flair to soulful gospel classics and festive favourites, featuring local primary schools.

Tickets: £20 Available from Top News, the parish office or Eventbrite (search Dublin Gospel Choir ).

Limited tickets — unreserved seating. Proudly hosted by Droim Ratha Na Sairsealaigh in association with Sacred Heart Church and its Reviving Omagh’s Sacred Stories Heritage Project . Matt Talbot Prayer Society — Monthly Mass

Monday 2nd November | 7.30 pm Venue: St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry Mass is offered for enrolled members and their families.

Anyone dealing with addiction, either personally or in their family, is encouraged to attend.

Spiritual packs for the protection of family homes from drugs will be distributed after Mass.

To enrol yourself or someone else:

Email

vita@matttalbotprayersociety.com Join Mass online: St Eugene’s Cathedral Webcam All welcome. This Month’s Men’s Rosary

Saturday 7th November | 1.00 pm Venue: Market Square, Letterkenny Please bring a friend or two. Rosary on the Coast Today —

Sunday 1st November | 3.00 pm

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Venue: Lisfannon Beach Praying for peace, Ireland and our unborn children.

Everyone welcome. TRÓCAIRE — VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Help Deliver School Talks During Lent 2027 Trócaire is seeking volunteers to help deliver school talks during the annual Lent Appeal in February / March 2027 . We are particularly interested in hearing from people with public speaking experience, especially retired teachers or those who have worked with young people.

Volunteers will visit local schools during school hours to share stories of hope, justice and solidarity from communities around the world.

What is involved? Approximately 1–2 short talks per week during the four-month campaign.

Full training and presentation materials provided.

Ongoing support throughout the campaign.

Interested in volunteering? Please contact Fionnuala McGuinness by the first week of December.

Telephone

028 9080 8033

Email

fionnuala.mcguinness@trocaire.org ARDMORE PARISH Feast of All Saints & Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

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E4] Latest Parish Newsletter Parish of Ardstraw East All Saints 1st November 2026 CONTACTS AND CORRESPONDENCE Rev. Roland Colhoun, CC, 41 Moyle Road, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AP

Tel

028-8166 1445 ,

Email

ardstraweast@derrydiocese.org , FB: @ardstraweast Rev. Brian Donnelly, PP, 028-8164 8283

Rev. James Devine, CC, 028-8230 2012

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sunday — Feast of All Saints — Mass 11:30am. Rosary 11:10am (Glenock) (MMs: Peter Connolly, Hugh Coyle) (Anniversaries: Fiona McNamee, Helen Wilson) Monday — Feast of All Souls — 10am (Oratory) Thursday — 7:30pm (Deceased of Last 12 Months) (Oratory) First Friday night — Mass 9pm, Adoration, Confessions, Midnight Mass (Oratory)

st@derrydiocese.org

a) Past Newsletters

Sunday, 18th October 2026 - Ardstraw East Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 11th October 2026 - Ardstraw East Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 4th October 2026 - Ardstraw East Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 27th September 2026 - Ardstraw East Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 13th September 2026 - Ardstraw East Parish Newsletter

Sunday, 5th July 2026 - Ardstraw East Parish Newsletter

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REQUIESCANT IN PACE

Barney McColgan, Christina Caldwell, Eugene O'Brien, Una McBride Willie Loughrey, Fiona McNamee

SUNDAY COLLECTION

£757. Restoration: £489. Retired Priests: £347. Merci!

ALL SAINTS DAY AND ALL SOULS DAY – Everyone is invited to be a saint.

The Beatitudes Gospel of All Saints Day (1st November) is a portrait of Christ but also a portrait of a saint.

The saints are those who are in heaven, already enjoying the Beatific Vision.

Those who have died and are on their way to heaven but have not yet entered it are the Holy Souls, whose Feast is the following day (2nd November).

ANNUAL MASS FOR THE DEAD –

Thursday 5th November, 7.30pm. During this Mass the names of those buried in the parish in the last twelve months will be read out.

One relative of each will be invited to carry forward a candle in honour of the deceased loved one.

Please nominate a family member and spread the word about the Mass for the dead.

ALL SOULS – OUR DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED Holy Souls and Saints: The Catechism (CCC) teaches that immediately after death comes the Particular Judgement (CCC 1021).

The soul has three possible paths: immediate entrance to Heaven immediate entrance to Purgatory to prepare for Heaven immediate condemnation to Hell (CCC 1022).

Those who are in Purgatory are on their way to Heaven, but they are not ready.

These are the Holy Souls. They are perpetual friends of God because they died in the state of grace, but they must spend time in Purgatory to achieve the holiness needed for heaven (CCC 1030).

For this purification from sin to take place, the Holy Souls need the prayers of the living (CCC 1032).

Prayer, especially the Mass, hastens their entry to heaven.

We are making Saints, by getting deceased people across the finish line, so to speak.

This is our prayer intention for November.

It’s our love for the dead. Indulgences: We can name a specific soul and ask God to grant the person a shortening (partial indulgence) or a complete remission of punishment for sin (plenary indulgence).

For the indulgence prayers and conditions, see the leaflets at the church door and on FB. Sunday, 25th October 2026 - Ardstraw East Parish Newsletter Parish of Ardstraw East 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 25th October 2026 CONTACTS AND CORRESPONDENCE Rev. Roland Colhoun, CC, 41 Moyle Road, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AP

Tel

028-8166 1445 ,

Email

ardstraweast@derrydiocese.org , FB: @ardstraweast Rev. Brian Donnelly, PP, 028-8164 8283

Rev. James Devine, CC, 028-8230 2012

IIO Rthe week Sunday – Mass 11:30am, Rosary 11:15am (Glenock) Monday – Mass 10am, Rosary 9:45am (Oratory) Thursday – Mass 7:30pm, 6:30pm Adoration, Confessions 7pm (Oratory)

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REQUIESCANT IN PACE

Anniversaries: Kevin Falconer, Colette McGarvey, John McGarvey, Ignatius Ward Annie Joe Brooke, Bill Morris, Frances Morris, Patsy McNulty, Bridie McNulty John McBride, Vera Willis, Margaret Maguire, Sean Gallagher, Jeannie Browne Gabrielle Ward, Kathleen Woods, Kathleen Hegarty née Caldwell PARISH DRAW – This Wednesday, 28th October.

Please make your subscriptions. VOCATIONS – For our seminarians, for the men discerning their vocation, and for the future priests of the diocese that, like St Paul in the Second Reading, they can say, ‘I have fought the good fight; I have run the race to the end; I have kept the faith.

THE CHURCH – “Pray more and complain less” (Miranda Scroggins).

STATUE FOR YOUR HOME – Can you take the pilgrim statue of Our Lady into your home for a week?

Say the Rosary in your home each day of that week.

To request the statue, write your name and a contact detail on the page at the Oratory or contact the Parish Office.

The Legion of Mary will arrange to bring the statue to you, or you can collect it after 7:30 Mass on Thursday evenings at the Oratory.

As a result, you and your home will receive abundant graces from heaven!

CATECHISM – SEVEN DEADLY SINS – Pride, avarice, envy, wrath (anger), lust, gluttony and sloth (lack of interest in the spiritual).

Also called “capital” sins because they generate other sins/vices (CCC 1866).

CCC Catechism of the Catholic Church. TEMPTATIONS AND HOLINESS – Many people feel that they are terrible sinners because they are tempted, when in fact it in is in these temptations that they exercise heroic virtue and practise real sanctity.

Jesus was tempted without consenting (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13).

BIBLE -- It appears as one book but contains 73 books (46 OT and 27 NT).

All its books together reveal God’s plan of salvation.

The Bible was written over many centuries by many different human authors, inspired by the Holy Spirit.

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BALLINASCREEN & DESERTMARTIN PARISHES 1 NOVEMBER 2026 No. 53 ~ FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

PARISH CONTACT

DETAILS Fr. Peter Madden PPVF 31 Sixtowns Road

Telephone

79628376
Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com Fr Michael McCaul CC 50 Tobermore Road,

Telephone

79632196

Email

desertmartinparish@gmail.com

PARISH OFFICE

S Ballinascreen: 9 High Street Phone: (028)79628248

Email

ballinascreenparish@gmail.com Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8.45 am - 3.30 pm. Wednesday: 8.45 am - 3.00 pm. Desertmartin: St Patrick’s Keenaught Phone: (028)79397047

Email

desertmartinparish@gmail.com Opening Hours: Wednesday and

Thursday 10.30 am to 3.00 pm. SAFEGUARDING Contact Information If you have any concerns with regard to the safeguarding of children within the Church, please contact: Marie O’Kane - Diocesan Designated Liaison Person +44 7596 500793 or

Email

dlp@derrydiocese.org Northern Ireland Emergency Services LIFELINE

Tel

0808 808 8000 / Textphone 18001 0808 808 8000. www.lifelinehelpline.info SVP HELPLINE telephone number: 07710838050

GAMBLING HELPLINE Help is available, phone: 02871351329

SPERRIN FOODBANK

Tel

07543420639

BALLINASCREEN COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP Please click the link https://www.parishofballinascreen.com/ballinascreen-community-support-gro for full details of Ballinascreen Community Support Group.

PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland): 101 Social Services: Gateway Services, Western HSC Trust: 028 7131 4090 (ask for the Duty Social Worker) Gateway Services, Northern HSC Trust: 028 9442 4459

Regional Emergency Social Work Services: 0800 1979 995Ballinascreen (Desertmartin) https://www.parishofballinascreen.com

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NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday, preferably by email.

Email

ballinascreenparish@gmail.com

Email

desertmartinparish@gmail.com VIGIL MASSES FOR SUNDAY Holy Rosary: 6.00 pm St Patrick’s, Keenaught: 4.30 pm - NB New Time

SUNDAY MASSES

St Columba’s, Straw: 9.00 am St Mary’s, Coolcalm: 10.00 am St Patrick’s, Sixtowns: 11.00 am St Eugene’s, Moneyneena: 12 noon MASSES FOR THIS WEEK Monday ~ 2 November - All Souls' Day 7.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church. 10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm. 10.00 am ~ St Eugene’s, Moneyneena. 11.00 am ~ St Patrick’s, Sixtowns. 7.30 pm ~ St Columba’s, Straw. 7.30 pm ~ St Patrick’s, Keenaught.

Tuesday ~ 3 November 10.00 am ~ St Mary's, Coolcalm Wednesday ~ 4 November 10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church.

Thursday ~ 5 November 10.00 am ~ St Mary's, Coolcalm.

Friday ~ 6 November 10.00 am ~ St. Mary’s, Coolcalm. 7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church.

CONFESSIONS Ballinascreen: Holy Rosary 5.30 pm - before Vigil Mass.

FEASTS OF THE WEEK

Monday 2 November: All Soul’s Day.

Tuesday 3 November: St Malachy.

Wednesday 4 November: St Charles Borromeo.

Thursday 5 November: St Martin de Porres.

Friday 6 November: All the Saints of Ireland.

Saturday 7 November: St Willibrord.

MASS TIMES

FOR

MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER - ALL SOULS' DAY 7.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church. 10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm. 10.00 am ~ St Eugene’s, Moneyneena. 11.00 am ~ St Patrick’s, Sixtowns. 7.30 pm ~ St Columba’s, Straw.

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7.30 pm ~ St Patrick’s, Keenaught. DERRY DIOCESAN SOCIETY If you wish to enrol someone in the society, please contact the parish office.

The fee for a living or deceased member is £20. Prayers for the happy repose of the souls of the recently deceased members and all deceased members of the Derry Diocesan Society will take place at the Masses on the weekends of 7/8 November and 14/15 November.

VIATORES CHRISTI PARISH VISIT Members of Viatores Christi will speak at Masses in this parish during the Saturday Vigil and the Sunday Masses on the Weekend of 7/8 November.

Viatores Christi is an association of Catholic lay missionary/development workers, founded in 1960 . VC brings about positive change by improving access to healthcare, education and livelihood opportunities in the marginalised communities in which we work.

We want to raise awareness about the missionary work of the Church and the role of lay missionaries, both at home and overseas.

Thank the people of the Derry Diocese for your support for our work over the years.

We would like to offer an opportunity and preparation to anyone who feels called to volunteer.

And we appeal for ongoing help both financially and above all through prayer.

There will be an exit collection in aid of the work of VC. MASS IN HONOUR OF PADRE PIO The monthly mass in honour of St. Pio of Pietrelcina will be celebrated on

Monday 9 November at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.

Novena prayers and rosary at 7.00 pm. Adoration from 12 noon until 7.30 pm. ANNUAL MASS FOR DECEASED PARISHIONERS The names of all who died or were buried in our parish since last year’s Parish Mass of Remembrance will be read out at this Mass.

After all the names have been read out, a member of each of these bereaved families, will be invited to carry a lit candle to the altar.

Each family should ensure that an adult has been selected to represent them.

Candles will be provided at the back of the church during this Mass.

MONTH'S MIND

MASS The Month's Mind Mass for Rose Convery, Derrynoid Rd., will take place on

Friday 6 November at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church. The Month's Mind Mass for Marie Bradley, Glenelly Villas, will take place on

Friday 6 November at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church. The Month's Mind Mass for Annmarie Mongan RIP, Crewe, England, will take place on

Friday 6 November at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church. FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS The First Anniversary Mass for John Joe Shaw, Grange Lane, will be held on

Friday 6 November at 10.00 am in St Mary’s Church, Coolcalm.

ANNIVERSARIES

Ballinascreen: Dessie Diamond, Glenshane Pk.; James McGlade, Bradley Drive; Mary McKenna, The Fold; Patrick Kelly, Corrick Rd.; Peter Rogers, Drumderg Rd.; Elizabeth Quinn, Gortnaskea Rd.; Annie McBride, Cavanreagh Rd.; Kathleen Toner, Drumard Rd.

Rose McWilliams, Drumderg Rd.; Patrick McEldowney, Cloane Rd.

Desertmartin: Peter McKenna; James O’Hagan; Fran Fullen; Annie Mary Fullen; Denis McBride; Brendan O’Neill; Terence McKay; Matilda Bradley; Penny Morgan; Frances Wilson.

Tuesday 17 November at 7.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.

Wednesday 18 November at 7.30 pm in St Patrick's Keenaught.

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PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES WITH BISHOP MICHAEL ROUTER The Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Michael Router will take place in July 2027. There are TWO possible travel arrangements available to all pilgrims. A group will depart from City of Derry Airport on

Thursday 8 July 2027 and return to City of Derry Airport on

Tuesday 13 July 2027. A second group will depart from Belfast Airport on

Wednesday 7 July and return to Belfast Airport on

Wednesday 14 July. Any pilgrim interested in going should leave their name, contact details and flight preference with either Fr Michael McCaul, Fr Peter Madden or in the Parish Offices as soon as possible.

Please note that the pilgrimage last year was sold out in 10 days.

FATIMA PILGRIMAGE Fully escorted group to Fatima accompanied by Spiritual Director, 28 June – 5 July 2027. Direct Daytime Flights Belfast to Porto return.

Staying in 4* Hotel. Full Board. Services of JWT Pilgrimage Guide.

Daily Mass

& Spiritual Activities. Cost £975pps.

Early Booking Offer: £100 OFF if Paid In Full by 30 November 2026. Further details contact Christina Lagan 07803192621

PARISH COLLECTIONS Ballinascreen: Weekly Collection - £1299 Renovation Collection - £1482.50 Mission Collection - £121.15 (Total now: £1511.15) Desertmartin: Weekly Collection - £951.68 Mission Collection - £582 Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated . CHOIR DIRECTOR: ST EUGENE’S CATHEDRAL, DERRY 10 hours per week: St Eugene’s Cathedral is recruiting for an experienced choir director to lead and manage all aspects of the cathedral choir.

They will ensure that the music enhances worship services and aligns with the church’s liturgical themes.

For a job description and application pack - Tel.: (028) 7126 2302 or

Email

recruitment@derrydiocese.org . Submit completed applications to Personnel, Bishop’s House, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP, or Email to: recruitment@derrydiocese.org . Applications to be received by noon on

Thursday 12 November 2026. DERRY DIOCESE VOCATIONS There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood, in Derry, on

Sunday 8 November, beginning at 4.00 pm. For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan

Email

pgoh2111@gmail.com or Tel.: (028) 79386259. TROCAIRE IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS To help deliver school talks during our annual Lent Appeal during February and March 2027. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with public speaking experience, especially retired teachers or those who have worked with young people.

Volunteers will visit local schools during school hours to share stories of hope, justice and solidarity from communities around the world.

The role involves approximately 1-2 short talks per week during the four-month campaign period.

Full training, presentation materials and ongoing support will be provided.

Please contact Fionnuala McGuinness on 028 9080 8033 or fionnuala.mcguinness@trocaire.org by the first week of December if you are interested!

MATT TALBOT PRAYER SOCIETY MONTHLY MASS On

Monday 2 November at 7.30 pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry.

Everyone welcome: Mass is offered for enrolled members of the society and their families.

Anyone dealing with addiction or within their families is encouraged to attend.

Spiritual Packs for the Protection of family homes from Drugs will be distributed after Mass.

To enrol please

email

vita@matttalbotprayersociety.com WARM WELCOME WEDNESDAY In Workspace Community Hub on

Wednesday 4 November from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm – ‘Coping with Grief and Loss’ Session.

We will be joined by Inspire Wellbeing at 11.45 am. An all-island charity focused on mental health, intellectual disabilities & addiction support.

This session explores the impact of loss & includes reflective activities while learning healthy coping strategies.

Drop in on the day. Free tea, coffee and refreshments.

HAEMOCHROMATOSIS COFFEE EVENING Free event, for anyone who suffers with haemochromatosis, waiting on diagnoses or family & friends, to learn more & support one another.

Neil from haemochromatosis UK will be in attendance, to answer questions & offer advice & guidance.

Venue: The Community Hub (next to library), Draperstown on

Wednesday 11 November from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm. All welcome. BALLINASCREEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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A talk entitled "Local parish registers' Hidden Stories" by Patsy McShane on Tuesday November 3 in the Community Hub at 8.00 pm. Everyone welcome.

CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN DISCO At Tirgan Hall on

Sunday 1 November from 3 to 5.00 pm. Fancy dress. £5 entry includes treat bag.

Parental supervision required ST MARTIN’S GAC DESERTMARTIN Congratulations to all our players on achieving a successful win at the weekend.

Onward and upwards. RANGANNA GAEILGE / IRISH LANGUAGE CLASSES Join a growing community to learn Irish in a fun, welcoming environment!

A New Christmas Themed 6-week course is starting on

Monday 9 November in St Mary’s Hall, Desertmartin, wrapping up with a festive Céili Na Nollaig (Christmas Céili) in the pub during Christmas week.

Bunrang (Beginners): 6:45pm – 8.00 pm. Meanrang (Improvers): 8.00 pm – 9:30pm Spaces are limited.

To book a place

Email

knocknaginhc@gmail.com , or Tel.: Edward 07835161927 / Gerard 02879631744 . KNOCKNAGIN HALL Craft Fair:

Sunday 8 November from 10:30am to 3.00 pm. Santa will visit from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm!

A wonderful selection of handmade treasures from talented crafters from all over Mid-Ulster!

Over 25 stalls packed with handmade goodies! festive decorations and so much more — there’s something for everyone!

Support local crafters, find unique Christmas presents and enjoy a lovely festive day out!

Bring the children along to meet Santa and get into the Christmas spirit!

Spread the word and bring your family and friends — we look forward to seeing you there!

SARSFIELD’S ACCORDION BAND. Band practice on Thursday evenings at 7:30pm. New and past members are welcome to come along.

SIXTOWNS CROSS COMMUNITY GROUP Indoor Bowls: Mondays at 8.15 pm. New Members Welcome.

Christmas Fair with Santa :

Sunday 29 November 2026 at Sixtowns Hall. Tables are booking up fast. £20 per table or £30 for two. To book Tel.: 07769 289385

Social Dance Classes every Tuesday night at 8.30 pm. All Welcome. GAELSCOIL & NAÍSCOIL NA SPEIRÍNÍ - OPEN AFTERNOON

Sunday 15 November from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Parents and children who are ready for Primary 1 and Nursery in September 2027 are very welcome to visit the school and meet with staff and pupils.

Fun Activities for all. Santa Claus will be there to meet all the children too.

BINGO FOR BALI Join us for an evening of fun bingo, laughter and great prizes as we raise funds for occupational therapy equipment for underprivileged children in Bali.

Saturday 14 November in An Ráth Dubh, Moneyneany.

Doors open at 7.00 pm, eyes down at 7:30pm. Tickets £15, available at Centra, Draperstown; Heron’s Chemist; or Spar, Tobermore.

Or contact Katie at 07834276636 or Amy on 07517079916 . All support greatly appreciated!

PARISH BAPTISMS 2026 Ballinascreen Parish : All bookings to be made via Ballinascreen Parish Office on 02879628248 or

Email

ballinascreenparish@gmail.com Baptisms will be held at 3.00 pm on the following dates: 8 November, St Eugene’s Moneyneena. 29 November, Holy Rosary Church. 6 December, St. Patrick's, Sixtowns. 13 December, St. Columba's, Straw. 20 December, St Eugene’s Moneyneena. 27 December, Holy Rosary Church.

Desertmartin Parish: To book a baptism, contact Fr McCaul on 02879632196 or Desertmartin Parish Office on 02879397047 . Baptisms can be held in either church and are held at 1.30 pm on the following dates: November 8 & 22 2026 December 6 & 20 2026 January 10 & 24 2027 February 7 & 21 2027 March 7 & 14 2027 April 4 & 18 2027

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NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN Notices should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday , preferably emailed to ballinascreenparish@gmail.com PARISH ANNIVERSARY MASS & MONTH’S MIND MASSES If you wish to have a deceased loved one prayed for at any Anniversary Friday Mass, please email their name to the Parish Office by 1.00 pm on Wednesday of the relevant week.

Notices for First Anniversary and Month's Mind Masses should be received before 1.00 pm on Wednesday of the previous week so that, they may be printed in the Bulletin the weekend before the Anniversary Mass.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS For the future priests of our diocese, the men who will preach the Good News of the Beatitudes (today's Gospel) - the happiness that comes from persevering in faith, and trusting in the goodness and mercy of Almighty God through the ups and downs of life.

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Last week’s collection totalled €4,385 We also gratefully acknowledge a donation of €5,000 towards Parish Funds. Sincere thanks.

Email

buncranaparish@gmail.com Website: www.buncranaparish.com All Saints 1 November 2026 Fr Bradley 9363455 Fr Walsh 9361393 Fr Baker 9360151 Parish Office 9361253 Parish Catechist 086 785 3726

Community Corner ROSARY ON THE COAST on

Sun 1st Nov at 3pm Lisfannon Beach FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY

Sat 7 Nov at 1pm in the Market Square Letterkenny MEN’S ROSARY

Sat 7 Nov at 1pm in Mo- ville. All welcome MATT TALBOT PRAYER SOCIETY Monthly Mass on

Mon 2 Nov at 7.30pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral.

Everyone is welcome: Mass is offered for enrolled members of the society and their families.

Anyone dealing with addiction either personally or within their families is encouraged to at- tend.

Spiritual Packs for the Protection of family homes from Drugs will be distrib- uted after Mass.

To enrol yourself or some- one else

email

vita@matttalbotprayersociety.com THANKS Paul & Oisin Bradley, Gerard Curran and Kieran Toner sincerely thank everyone who supported their Mellon Educate fundraisers over recent months.

Their trip next week would not be possible with- out this extraordinary community support.

TROCAIRE is looking for volunteers to help deliver school talks during our annual Lent Appeal during Feb and Mar 2027. We are particularly interested in hearing from peo-ple with public speaking experience, espe- cially retired teachers or those who have worked with young people.

Volunteers will visit local schools during school hours to share stories of hope, justice and solidarity from communities around the world.

The role involves approximately 1-2 short talks per week during the four-month campaign period.

Full training, presentation materials and ongoing support will be provided.

Please contact Fionnuala McGuinness on fionnuala.mcguinness@trocaire.org or 048 9080 8033 by the first week of December if you are interested.

ABIDE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE 2026 20– 22 Nov: Join hundreds of women at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran in just a few weeks for our third Abide Women's Conference!

Speakers include Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Kimberlee Woo Ling, Fr Oisín Martin CFR, Fr Barry Braum, the Nashville Dominican Sisters, Fr David Nugent and Fr Mark Wharton, with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin.

A beautiful weekend of faith, cele- bration, healing and joy!

NOWDOC Phone Number: 0818400911

SLIABH SNEACHT CENTRE Drumfries Walking Group will be meeting on

Fri 6 Nov at Ballyliffin village car park, at 10am everyone welcome. New 6 week block of Pulmonary Exercises starts on

Mon 2 Nov at 10am. This class is suitable for anyone with breathing issue’s looking to improve fitness and mobility.

Please call the centre on 0749361742 for more information. 5 week Group Meditation class with Orla, starting

Tues 3 Nov from 6:30-7:30pm. To book contact Orla 00447876387693. THE CHILD BEHAVIOUR CONSULTANCY Roisín Doherty - Behaviour Analyst consults with parents of children 3-12 years of age (with or without a diagnosis) to help their child accept listen, regulate their emotions etc.

Contact 0894511432 to get a consultation setup. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Amazing Grace Group, Buncrana have 5 meetings per week as follows: Sun 8pm, Tues 8pm,

Thurs 11.30am, Fri 8pm &

Sat 11.30am. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come along.

Meeting in St Teresa’s Room. AL-ANON GROUP (for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking) meet in St Teresa’s Room on Thurs at 6:45pm. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS weekly meeting in St Teresa’s Room each Sun 5pm-6.30pm for anyone struggling with a gambling addiction.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS HELPLINE Is gambling affecting your life?

We would like to help. Pick up the phone and ring 048 7135 1329 . THE PLAZA Dance Classes Tues from 10:30am. From Wed: Junior Line Dancing & Jiving Class 5pm-6pm. Beginners Line Dancing 6:15pm-7:15pm. Advanced Line Dancing 7:30pm-8:30pm. Mon: A Beginners Line Dancing and Jiving Class at the Laurentic 7:30pm- 9pm. Hall available for hire & for children’s birthday parties.

Contact Ursula on 0877538317

INISHOWEN MEDICAL Hearing loss? Earache?

Blocked ears? It could just be wax. Inishowen Medical can help with that.

We can offer both our patients and non- patients microsuction.

Microsuction is a newer and more patient friendly way of clearing wax from ears.

It is considered comfortable for the patient and can be used in every ear, even if there is a history of perforations.

The fee is €60 for all patients including medical card & GP Visit card holders.

Get your hearing back today by call- ing Inishowen Medical to make an appointment on 074 93 61800 or 074 76173 . CRANA COLLEGE SCHOOL MUSICAL "Shrek" will take place in The Millennium Forum on

Monday 9 and

Tuesday 10 November. Tickets on sale from The Millennium Forum's website.

Come and enjoy a night of music, dancing and fantastic local talent.

LECTIO DIVINA (Praying with Scripture) takes place each Wed after 10am Mass in St Teresa’s Room.

Come and join us for a cuppa and prayer.

SAMARITANS Call Free 116 123, Text 087 2609090 . Priest on Call 074 9361253

ST MARY’S ORATORY Masses streamed on churchservices.tv/buncrana

Monday 2 Nov - Mass at 10am All Souls

Tuesday 3rd Nov - Mass at 10am Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary

Wednesday 4th Nov - Mass at 10am Bernard Owen Matthews

Thursday 5th Nov- Mass at 10am Special Intention

Saturday 7th Nov - Mass at 4:30pm Jimmy McGonigle (3rd A)

Sunday 8 Nov - Mass at 8:30am

Sunday 8 Nov - Mass at 12:30pm Anniv ersary Masses & Times ST. MARY’S, COCKHILL Masses streamed on churchservices.tv/cockhill

Monday 2nd Nov - Mass at 7pm All Souls

Friday 6 Nov- Mass at 7pm Eddie Lynch (1st A) and Michael Lynch (13th A)

Sunday 8 Nov - Mass at 11am Pauline Doyle (MM) STAR OF THE SEA, DESERTEGNEY Masses streamed on www.youtube.com/@BuncranaParish

Monday 2nd Nov - Mass at 8pm All Souls

Sunday 8 Nov - Mass at 9:45am Eilish Mellon (3rd A) SAFEGUARDING NOTICE : If you have any concerns with regards to Safeguarding Children or adults in need of protection within the Church please contac t Marie O’Kane, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) at 0044 7596500793, or at dlp@derrydiocese.org or Garda Síochána, Buncrana 074 9320540 , Letterkenny HQ 074 9167100 or TUSLA Family & Child Agency 00353 749102233

ROI Vetting Office: 074 93 63108

PARISH DRAW PRIVACY NOTICE : The Diocese of Derry complies with tions.

A Privacy Notice is available on the Parish We bsite or by contacting The Parish Office.

Live stream and recordings of Mass a nd Services in St Mary’s Oratory and St Mary’s Cockhill are available online.

Parishioners should note that the first two rows of seats are visible online in St Mary’s Oratory and the first seven rows of seats are visible in Mary’s Cockhill.

SLIMMING WORLD Buncrana : The Exchange every Tues 8am, 9.30am & 11am with Ann Marie 0860848705 , 6pm with Marie 0877389059 . Carndonagh: The Colgan Hall every Thurs at 6pm with Marie 0877389059 . Newtowncunningham: The Orange Hall every Wed at 6.30pm with Ann Marie 0860848705 . INISHOWEN INJURY CLINIC Treatment of back, neck and shoulder pain / sports injuries / rehabilitation.

Contact Cahir McLaughlin NMT, Maginn Ave 0860753296

PARK RUN Come and join the us on Sat morn- ings at 9am on the shore front by the play park.

GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS for people living with Parkinson's every Wednesday at 2pm in The Exchange.

COCKHILL CEILI CLUB Classes on Thursdays in Cockhill Hall. 8pm-9.30pm. Beginners Wel- come.

GAELSCOIL BHUN CRANNCHA Give us a call on 074 9361988 or email gsbc1999@gmail.com to discuss how an Irish medium education can benefit your child.

If you don’t speak Irish, don’t worry. That won’t hold your child back.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME Vacancies for a grounds worker for the grave- yard at St Mary’s Cockhill.

Contact buncrana@swillycep.ie for more info BUNCRANA PARENT AND TODDLERS’ GROUP Wed and Thurs from 10am to 11:45am in St Mary’s Hall.

IRISH GRINDS specialising in Oral and Gram- mar for LC. Wednesday availability.

Experi- enced Tutor. Whats App: +353 0872408308

BUNCRANA LIBRARY Chess playing meet ups takes place on Saturdays in Buncrana Community library from 11am to 1 pm. No bookings required just drop in.

All ages welcome. Ring 0749361941 for further info.

WANTED Piano for Plaza Youth Centre. Music/ piano lessons starting. (Not confined to youth).

Ring: 087 291 3186

SCOIL ÍOSAGÁIN : ENROLMENT /Application Forms for children starting school in Sept 2027 are available from school Reception (entrance opposite the Grotto).

Closing date for receipt of applications is

Fri 13 Nov at 3pm. For further info please call 0749362450 or contact principal@scoiliosagain.ie RACHEL’S VINEYARD Have you been affected or hurt by abortion?

Please contact Michelle on 00447871765181

DOG FREE ZONE A reminder that dogs are not permitted in Cockhill or Desertegney grave- yards.

Thank you. BUNCRANA CINEMA See all show times www.buncranacinema.ie BINGO

Friday 23 October: Week 19 1st Prize: €500 Kirsty Foley, Brookefield Manor Promoter: Elaine Doherty 2nd Prize: €300 Hugh Doherty, Old Road Promoter: Catherine Burn 3rd Prize: €150 Mickey Carter, Buncrana Promoter: Bridget Hepper ADORATION CHAPEL Please consider spending an hour in the Adoration Chapel Sunday 2pm - 10pm Monday - Wednesday 6am - 10pm Friday 6am - 10pm ADORERS NEEDED There are many hours in the Adoration Chapel that are sparsely filled; Fridays are especially quiet.

Please consider giving an hour. If you can commit to one hour per week, please fill out a card on the table at the Adoration Chapel to be added to the Adoration Register.

Thank you. GUIDED HOLY HOUR The Holy Hour has paused for the duration of the Novena and will again resume after Christmas.

CLAYFACE 16 | 110mins

Saturday 31st Oct 2pm

Sunday 1st Nov 8.15pm COCKHILL GRAVEYARD Please note the gates of the graveyard in Cockhill will now close at 6pm for the duration of Daylight Saving Time.

DEATHS Your prayers are asked for Ann McLaughlin (Egg) James Doherty (Richard) who have died recently and for their families & friends saddened by their loss.

St Mary’s Hall Fridays at 8pm Single book €11 Double €17 Snowball: €5600 THROWING OPEN THE DOORS TO CHRIST NOVENA Our Annual Novena continues this

Sunday 1st November at 7pm in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill.

The ceremony will comprise of the Rosary, a talk given by an invited speaker, the Novena prayer and petitions (which can be placed in a box at the door of the church), a Eucharistic Healing Ceremony and finishing with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Once again, the theme of this year’s Novena is “Throwing Open the Doors to Christ” – taken from the homily of Pope St John Paul at the Opening Mass of his Pontificate on 22 October 1978. The guest speaker will be Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan.

All are very welcome. Please come along, bring your families and make the most of this opportunity for prayer as we approach the season of Christ’s birth.

READINGS FOR ALL SAINTS 1st Reading: Apoc 7:2-4, 9-14. The ‘Apocalypse’ ‘The Revelation to John’ tells of things hidden in the future.

Composed before 90 AD‘the book is an epic of Chris- tian hope, the victory song of the perse- cuted Church,’ an image of the souls al- ready in Heaven.

It speaks ‘of those who (will) have been through the great persecution, and have washed their robes white again in the blood of the Lamb.’ 2nd Reading : 1 Jn 3:1-3. To be able to stand before God with confidence and joy,‘to be like him and to see him as he really is’, this is what Jesus’s coming has enabled us to do.

He “lets us be called God’s chil- dren…” And “Surely everyone who enter- tains this hope must purify themselves, as he is pure.” Gospel: Mt 5:1-12. On a hillside near Capernaum Jesus paints a picture of what being a follower of his will look like.

Note: ‘the poor in spirit’ of the 1st beatitude, ‘the anawim’, are those who submit to the will of God.

God’s kingdom is the answer to the prayers of those who long for a better way than that of the world.

Having been through “the great persecution”, mentioned in the first reading, their “reward will be great in heaven.” WILDWOOD 12A | 130mins

Sunday 1st Nov - 3pm

Monday 2nd -

Wednesday 4th 8.15pm

Thursday 5th 5pm ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULS

MASS TIMES

All Saints Usual Weekend Mass Times

Monday 2 November (All Souls) 10am St Mary’s Oratory (Confessions from 9.30am) 7pm St Mary’s, Cockhill (Confessions from 6.30pm) 8pm Star of the Sea (Confessions from 7.30pm) PLENARY INDULGENCES Plenary Indulgence of 1-8 November A plenary indulgence, applicable to the faithful de- parted, can be obtained by anyone who devoutly visits a church or cemetery on any day 1-8 November, and de- voutly prays for the faithful departed, for the Pope’s intentions, and goes to Confession and Communion around that time.

Plenary Indulgence for Feast of All Souls’ Day Regarding the Plenary Indulgence attached to All Souls’ Day, the Indulgence is obtained by devoutly visiting a church or a cemetery, along with the recitation of the Our Father and the Creed, going to Confession and Holy Communion around that time, and a prayer for the Pope’s intentions.

Get the latest show times straight to your inbox: Buncranacinema.ie/subscribe PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS For the future priests of our diocese, the men who will preach the Good News of the Beatitudes (today's Gospel) - the happiness that comes from persevering in faith, and trusting in the goodness and mercy of Almighty God through the ups and downs of life.

NT: LIVE GOLDEN BOY

Thursday 5th November 8:15pm Tickets €12 at the door VOCATIONS MEETING There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood, in Derry, on

Sun 8 Nov, beginning at 4pm. For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan, at pgoh2111@gmail.com or by calling (048) 79386259. “NOVEMBER REMEMBER ” PASTORAL INITIATIVE With the grim statistic of there having been 150 people killed on the country’s roads so far this year (12 more than the same period last year) – 45 of these people aged under 25 and 30 aged over 65 (of the 29 pedestri- ans killed, 10 were over 65) – we need to redouble our efforts as road users to do what we can to make our roads safer, especially as we enter the darker and colder months.

To this end, while November is a time when we remember our dead, this year, in an attempt to acknowledge that the life and death of each of us has its influence on others, we would like as many people as possible to take on a pledge to use the roads with care in November.

The details of that pledge are to be found on posters and our social media pages.

Also, this weekend, people are asked to collect a prayer card for their car to be recited each day during the month and a bottle of holy water to be sprinkled on their car and kept there.

Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan will address the Cockhill Novena this

Sunday 1 November and launch this initiative.

There will be signage placed on the roads entering our two parishes to remind us of this.

Please do your best to participate in this and support it.

Father Bradley ANNUAL MASS FOR THE DEAD The Annual Parish Mass for the Dead will take place on

Friday 27 November at 7pm in St Mary’s, Cockhill.

Families who have been bereaved from mid-October 2025 –31 October 2026 will be contacted in the next few weeks, but there will be an opportunity on the night for any family to bring forward a candle for some- one who has died.

Candles will be on sale in the porch of the church on the night for €5. All Welcome.

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Parishes of Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A – 1st November 2026 Parish Clergy: Fr Michael McCaughey, PP: (028) 71882274 / (028) 71882215

Fr Declan Boland (priest in residence)

Email

leckpatrickparish@derrydiocese.org ; Website : www.leckpatrickparish.com

Email

strabaneparish@derrydiocese.org ; Website: www.camusparish.com

Email

clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org ; Website : www.clonleighparish.com All Saints’ Day Today (1st Nov) is the Feast of All Saints.

On this day, the Church celebrates all the saints: canonised or beatified, and the multitude of those who are in heaven enjoying the beatific vision that are only known to God . God our Father, source of all holiness, the work of your hands is manifest in your saints, the beauty of your truth is reflected in their faith.

May we who aspire to have part in their joy be filled with the Spirit that blessed their lives, that having shared their faith on earth we may also know their peace in your kingdom.

Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Feast of All Souls Tomorrow (Mon), on the Feast of All Souls, we are encouraged to remember and pray for the faithful departed, those members of our families and dearly beloved who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.

Masses for All Souls’ Day (Monday 2nd November) will be as follows : Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road : 7.45 am Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane : 10.00 am St Patrick’s Church, Murlog ; 10.00 am St Mary’s Church, Cloughor: 7.00 pm Indulgences For The Holy Souls 1) From 12 noon on 1st Nov until midnight on 2nd Nov, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion, and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostles’ Creed.

This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.

Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1st Nov.

Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st to 8th Nov. 2) faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1st to 8th November.

The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.

I pray in hope for my family, relatives and friends, and for a ll the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ, who died and now lives, may they rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away.

Unite us together again in one family to sing Your praise forever and ever.

Camus https://camusparish.com

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Remembering Our Deceased Loved Ones Special Remembrance Masses for those who have died from our parishes in the past year will be celebrated as follows: Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane :

Tuesday 3rd November at 7.00 pm Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road :

Thursday 5th November at 7.00 pm St Patrick’s Church, Murlog :

Friday 6th November at 7.00 pm. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them .

Requiescant in Pace

We offer our sympathy of the family and friends of Richard Dargle, Scotland, Mary Gibson, Sandymills, Ballindrait, Lifford Anniversaries Bridget Brennan, Joseph Casey, Tom Cross, Kathleen Devlin, Faye Diver, Robert Diver, John Doherty, Nellie Doherty, Charlie Dooher, Tommy Finley, Aiden Foley, Margaret Gallagher, George Gethins, Annie Gill, Thomas Gill, Thomas Jnr Gill, Catherine (Kathleen) Hegarty, George Hunt, Kathleen Kennedy, Lena Lynn, Charlie Maxwell, Rita Maxwell, Kathleen McCallion, John James McCrossan, Laurence McDaid, Sheila McDaid-Cross, Betty McDermott, William (Billy) McGonagle, Anna May McNally, Jerome McNally, Michael McNally, Michael McNamee, Maureen Melly, Tommy Molloy, Hugh Moss, Maggie May Rush, Gerard Sheerin, Margaret Tourish, Fran Ward, Hughie Bunty Devine Snr, James McCrossan, Colette McKeown.

May they rest in peace. 9.45 am Mass on Sundays in Murlog Chapel is live on Finn Valley Community Radio.

Thank You for your generosity to last week’s collections Leckpatrick £1,914.82 Offertory, £592.50 Restoration, £299.50 Missions Clonleigh €1,825.24 Offertory, €208 Missions Camus £1,586.75 Offertory, £666.02 Restoration; £112 Missions Thanks also to those who pay by standing order.

Readings for

Sunday 8th November: 1st Reading: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalm: 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-82nd Reading : Thessalonians 4:13-17 Gospel: Matthew 25:1- 13 Saints 0f The Coming Week: Monday: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Tuesday: St Malachy, bishop Wednesday: St Charles Borromeo, bishop Thursday: St Martin de Porres, religious Friday: All Saints of Ireland Saturday: St Willibrord, bishop.

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Please Note that from

Monday 2nd November, weekday Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road will be at 7.45 am . We wish to remind all parishioners that the Vigil Mass at St Patrick’s, Murlog is now at 6.00 pm , until further notice.

We thank you all for your co-operation and understanding.

Monthly Mass in Honour of St Pio will be celebrated on

Wednesday 4th November at 7.00 pm in Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane.

We ask God’s blessing on all through the intercession of St Pio.

Everyone welcome. Vocations Society of St Joseph St John Vianney branch meets on

Tuesday 3rd November in Immaculate Conception Church, with rosary after 10 am Mass.

All welcome . St Vincent De Paul, Leckpatrick Monthly Meeting will be held on

Monday 2nd November at 7.30 pm in Barrack Street shop.

Everyone welcome. The helpline number for the Leckpatrick Parish has changed to 07711156924 . Please note also a change to the Vincent Shop, Strabane – 028 7188 2878 . ACCORD Marriage Preparation Courses for January - March 2027 in Everglades Hotel, Derry are now available to book.

Please visit www.accordni.com Class Act Theatre Group presents Fame The Musical at St Patrick's Hall, Strabane, from 2nd - 6th November.

This exciting production will showcase the talents of almost 100 local young people, providing a wonderful opportunity for the community to support and celebrate local talent on stage.

Tickets can be booked online via www.classacttheatregroup.co.uk/events Pope’s Prayer Intention for November Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service the common good and solidarity of those who have less.

Visitation of the Sick and Housebound Fr McCaughey hopes to visit the sick and housebound through the coming week.

We pray for all who are sick and housebound at this time and for those who accompany them.

The Next Diocesan Vocations Holy Hours will take place on

Tuesday 3rd November and 1st December from 8 - 9 pm, following 7.30 pm Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, Waterside, Derry.

Everyone welcome. Considering a Vocation to the Diocesan Priesthood?

There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood in Derry on

Sunday 8th November at 4.00 pm. For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan, at pgoh2111@gmail.com or by calling (028) 79386259.

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Dublin Gospel Choir – Live at Sacred Heart Church, Omagh Join us on

Sunday 29th November 6.30 pm for a magical evening of music!

From traditional hymns with a modern flair to soulful gospel classics and festive favourites.

Featuring local primary schools. Tickets: £20 available from Top News, parish office or www.eventbrite.co.uk (search Dublin Gospel Choir).

Limited tickets. Unreserved seating. Proudly hosted by Droim Ratha Na Sairsealaigh in association with Sacred Heart Church and its Reviving Omagh’s Sacred Stories Heritage Project.

Matt Talbot Prayer Society Monthly Mass will be celebrated on

Monday 2nd November at 7.30 pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry.

All welcome. Mass is offered for enrolled members and their families.

Anyone dealing with addiction either personally or in their family is encouraged to attend.

Spiritual packs for the protection of family homes from drugs will be distributed after Mass.

To enrol yourself or someone else, please email vita@matttalbotprayersociety.com Join Mass https://steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html This Month’s Men’s Rosary will take place on

Saturday 7th November at 1.00 pm at Market Square, Letterkenny.

Please bring a friend or two. Trócaire Is Seeking Volunteers to help deliver school talks during our annual Lent Appeal in February / March 2027. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with public speaking experience, especially retired teachers or those who have worked with young people.

Volunteers will visit local schools during school hours to share stories of hope, justice and solidarity from communities around the world.

The role involves approx 1-2 short talks per week during the 4-month campaign.

Full training, presentation materials and ongoing support will be provided.

Please contact Fionnuala McGuinness on 028 90808033 or fionnuala.mcguinness@trocaire.org by the first week of December if interested!

Rosary on the Coast takes place today (Sunday) at 3.00 pm at Lisfannon Beach, praying for peace, Ireland and our unborn children.

Everyone welcome. Strabane / Leckpatrick Draw: October 2026 Prize Winner Promoter £2,000 Emma McKane Colette McKane £1,000 Rohin Smyth Mary Smyth £500 Kathy Coyle Paul Mullen £500 Jackie Browne Noel McDaid £250 Carol McMackin Gabrielle Dooher £250 Charlie Friel Marion Cooke £100 Tommy O’Neill Rosemary McGee £100 Sheila Klam Ann Marie McMenamin £100 Teresa Boggs Maisie Boggs £100 Sinead McCrossan Nichola Hegarty £100 Rob Coyle Marion Cooke

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Congratulations to all the draw winners.

Thank you for your support. Parish Bingo and Lucky Four in St Pat’s Hall on Thursdays at 8 pm. Some fun, excitement and slight competition.

The Contemplative Prayer Group meetings resume on Mondays at 8.00 pm in the Pastoral Office, 27 Butcher Street, Strabane.

Everyone welcome. Finn Valley College, Stranorlar invites 6th Class Pupils to our Open Day on

Tuesday 3rd November from 9.30 am - 2.00 pm and also with their Parents /Guardians to our Open Night on

Tuesday 3rd November from 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm. This is a great opportunity to view our modern facilities, sample our wide variety of subjects and meet staff and students.

A Weekend Retreat with Sr Clare Crockett from

Fri 6th -

Sun 8th November at Termonbacca, An opportunity for prayer, reflection and to learn more about Sr Clare.

Contact termonbaccderry@ocd.ie or Termonbacca Derry | Derry | Facebook Gamblers Anon Tel 71351329. Alcoholics Anonymous Tel 90351222. Weekend Mass Schedule Immaculate Conception: Saturday Vigil: 4.30 pm; Sunday: 11.00 am Sacred Heart, Derry Road: Sunday: 12.15 pm St Patrick’s, Clonleigh: Saturday Vigil: 6.00 pm ; Sunday: 9.45 am St Joseph's Glenmornan :

Sunday 8.30 am (1st Nov - alternate Sundays – 15th Mary's Cloughcor :

Sunday 8.30 am (8th Nov - alternate Sundays – 22nd Nov)

Weekday Mass Schedule

Monday: 7.45 am: Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road 10.00 am: St Patrick’s Church, Lifford Tuesday: 10.00 am : Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane Wednesday: 7.45 am: Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road (followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 5.30 pm). 10.00 am: St Patrick’s Church, Lifford Thursday: 10.00 am : Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane Friday: 7.45 am: Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road 10.00 am : Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane Weddings Please contact the parish office.

At least 6 months’ notice required. Baptisms : Parent(s) are asked to contact the parish office.

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The Parish Pastoral Area Office , 27 Butcher St, Strabane covers all 3 parishes . Office hours: Monday -

Thursday 9.30 am - 4.30 pm;

Friday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm. Feel free to call in or phone on 028 71882215 . Reminder that the deadline for parish bulletin notices is 2 pm on Wednesdays.

A Small Collection of Candles, Mass cards / Mass bouquets available for purchase at the Pastoral Office.

St Pio prayer cards also available. A gentle reminder that we can only accept cash /cheque payments.

Thank you. Safeguarding Notice If you have any concerns with regard to the Safeguarding of children within the Church please contact Marie O’Kane, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) on +447596500793 or

email

dlp@derrydiocese.org Northern Ireland emergency services: PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland): 101 Social Services: Gateway Services, Western HSC Trust: 028 7131 4090 (and ask for the Duty Social Worker), Gateway Services, Northern HSC Trust: 028 9442 4459 , Regional Emergency Social Work Services: 0800 1979 995. Republic of Ireland emergency services: Garda Síochána Buncrana: 00353 749 320 540

Letterkenny: 00353 749 167 100, TUSLA (ROI) Child and Family Agency: 00353 749 102 23.

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St Mary's Killyclogher,. St-Mary’s Knochkhmoyle, Corpus Christi Mountfield,. Christ The King Strathroy

Mass SCHEDULE

St. Mary’s Church, Killyclogher Christ the King Church, Strathroy Sunday Mass: 9am & 11:15am Sunday Mass: 12noon Vigil: 6.30pm (during October) Daily Mass: 10am: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat Evening Mass: — 7:30pm: Tues St. Mary’s Church, Killyclogher Christ the King Church, Strathroy Confessions: After Saturday morning Mass Holy Souls Prayer Group: 1" Thurs every month Confessions: 5:45pm-6. 15pm: Saturday Daily Rosary: 9:10am: Monday-Saturday St. Mary’s Church, Knockmoyle Legion of Mary: Every Monday after 10am Mass Rosary: Every Tuesday at 8pm, during October Children’s Liturgy Group: 11:15am Sunday Mass in KC Corpus Christi Church, Mountfield Rosary: Every Thursday at 8pm REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DECEASED Masses for the Holy Souls: Corpus Christi, Mountfield on

Wednesday 4" November at 7.30pm. St. Mary’s Church, Knockmoyle on

Wednesday 11" November at 7.30pm. Greenhill: Mass to remember those buried in Greenhill Cemetery will be celebrated on

Sunday 8" November in Christ the King Church, Strathroy at 12noon.

You are invited to take Holy Water at the end of Mass to bless your family grave.

Remembrance: The Annual Mass of Remembrance, for all who died in our parish during the past year, will be celebrated on

Wednesday 18" November in St. Mary's Church, Killyclogher at 7.30pm. If you have a family member who died in the past year but didn't live in the parish; and you would like them included in this Mass-contact the parish office by

Monday 16th November

MASS TIMES

ALL SAINTS & ALL SOULS All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation):

Sun 1“ Nov All Souls Day:

Mon 2” Nev Vigil (31° Oct). 6.30pm: St. Mary's Church, Killyclogher l0am: St. Mary’s Church, Killyclogher 9am & 11:15am: St. Mary's Church, Killyclogher 7.30pm: Christ the King Church, Strathroy 12noon: Christ the King Church, Strathroy ALL SOULS INDULGENCE 1. From noon on 1 Nov until midnight on 2 Nov all who have confessed, received Holy Communion & ptayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father & Hail Mary, or any prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, & reciting one Our Father and the Apostle’s Creed.

This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.

Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1 Nov.

Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1-8 Nov.

Conditions above apply also for this. 2. The faithful who visit a cemetery & pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1-8 Nov.

Conditions above apply also for this.

PARISH OFFICE

OPENING Hours: MONDAY —Ta Hurspay: 9AM-5PM (closed 1-1.30pm) Contact: Phone 028 8224 3375 or Email info@cappaghparish.com .

Anniversary

Mass Bookings

A Requiem Mass takes precedence and therefore your booking is subject to change.

Please note that an Anniversary or Months Mind Mass may be shared with others.

Warca Mass Live ON THE PARISH WEBCAM: www.cappaghparish.com Webcam live streams only.

The recording of services broadcast on the webcam must be requested in advance by contacting the parish office on 028 8224 3375 or speaking with the priest (outside of office opening hours) FR Kevin McELHENNON 028 8225 8108 / k.mcelhennon@derrydiocese.org Fr MALACHY GALLAGHER 028 8225 1055 / malachy.gallagher@derrydiocese.org : 07738838066

SVPKC : 07738837992

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Sacred Heart Church Carndonagh 24th & 25th October 2026 (30th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Mass Times

Friday 7.00 pm Saturday Vigil 7.00 pm

Sunday 9.00 am & 11 am Baptism

Saturday 6.00 pm

Sunday 12.00 noon Rosary

Sunday 6.30pm

Sunday 1st November, Feast of All Saints Mass 9 & 11 am. Mass for deceased parishioners at 7pm

Monday 2nd November.

Anniversary and Month’s Mind Masses

Sat 24th Oct Fr. Farrelly 7pm

Sun 25th Oct Annie Doherty, Ballyloskey (5th Anniv) 9am

Mon 26th Oct Mary Joe McGonagle, Tiernaleague 10am

Fri 30th Oct Cancer sufferers and survivors 7pm

Sat 31st Oct Paddy McCrossan, Millbrae (1st Anniv) 7pm

Sun 1st Nov Sean McDaid, Magherarnett 9am

Wed 4th Nov Brian Gurney, Ard Clochar (2nd Anniv) 10am

Fri 6th Nov Tony Cantwell & Karol Cantwell, Gortlarry (1st& 20th Anniv) 7pm

Sat 7th Nov Martina O’Connor, Hollymount (30th Anniv) 7pm

Sun 8th Nov Sr. Brendan 9am

Mon 9th Nov Brendan Flanagan, Norria, Lagg (Month’s Mind) 10am Anniversaries at this time Philip Donaghey, Glack & Bedford.

Thomas Smith, Churchtown. Ann O’Connor, Malin Rd.

Mary McLaughlin, Gleneely. Willie & Nellie Doherty, Glack . Weekly Collection amounted to € 2780.98 & Stg £ 101.14 Thank you for your generosity Carndonagh http://www.carndonaghparish.com

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Baptisms: We welcome into God’s family: Senán Owen Diver, Carrickafoden Good As New for Church funds open at the back of the parish office.

All washed and clean donations are welcome.

Tel. Bernie on 0861734977 or Don on 0868554796 . There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood, in Derry, on

Sunday 8 November, beginning at 4pm. For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan, at pgoh2111@gmail.com or by calling (028) 79386259. VOCATIONS: St Paul reminds the Thessalonians that it was ".with the joy of the Holy Spirit that [they] took to the Gospel.

We pray for the future priests of our diocese that they will feel the joy that comes from the Spirit of God as they read, live, and preach the Good News of God's love.

Annual Solemn Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help : Nine Sundays before Christmas in Long Tower Church, Derry at 6.00pm, beginning this

Sunday 25 October. The theme of our Novena this year is ‘Make me a Channel of your Peace – celebrating the 800th Jubilee Year of St Francis’. Each night will comprise of the Rosary, Novena prayer and petitions with a short talk given by various guest speakers and Eucharistic Healing Ceremony with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

We encourage everybody, including those in particular need of healing to join us.

The Columban Young Adults is a relatively new group for those aged 18 - 35 in the diocese, who are seeking a community of like-minded young adults who have Christ at the centre of their lives.

Our November event will be a Holy Hour and meditation next

Thursday 19 November, 7:00pm at our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, Derry, delivered by recently retired Bishop Donal McKeown.

The meditation will be followed by Solemn Benediction and then refreshments.

We are actively seeking new members- please come along and bring a friend!

For any further information please contact us at columbanyoungadults@gmail.com or follow us on social media.

Catholic Marriage Encounter Weekend , St. Mary's, Knock, Co. Mayo

Friday 9th to

Sunday 11th April 2027. This residential Weekend starts at 7.30pm on Friday and finishes at 4.30pm on Sunday, and is open to all married couples.

Online booking only at www.marriageencounter.ie Masses and Baptisms: If you wish to book Masses or Baptisms please call into the Sacris ty before or after any Masses or telephone 0860577273 .

Parish Office, Macartan’s, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal.

Tel

(074)9374104

Email

sacredheartchurchcarn@gmail.com

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REV THOMAS CANNING, Tel 028 82831 225

OFFICE FOR THE PASTORAL AREA: Parochial House, 16 Castlefin Road, Castlederg, BT81 7BT.

Tel

028 816 71393

Email

dlp@derrydiocese.org SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK: DAY AGHYARAN ARDSTRAW WEST & CASTLEDERG DRUMQUIN

Monday 2 Nov: All Souls Day Mass, 10.00am Mass, Castlederg: 7.30pm: remembering those who have died in the past year. Mass, 10.00am Rosary, at Grotto: 8.00pm

Tuesday 3 Nov Mass, 10.00am Rosary, 10.00am

Wednesday 4 Nov Liturgy of Word with Holy Communion: 10.00am Castlederg: Liturgy of the Word, with Holy Communion: 10.00am Mass, 10.00am

Thursday 5 Nov Mass, 10.00am, followed by Adoration until 12.00noon Mass, 7.30pm: remembering deceased members of Legion of Mary, Pioneers and SVP

Friday 6 Nov Mass, 7.30pm: remembering those who have died in the past year. Mass, Castlederg: 10.00am (No Adoration on

Fri 6 November)

Saturday 7 Nov Vigil Mass, 7.30pm: Induction Mass of Fr McDermott Vigil Mass, Castlederg, 6.15pm Vigil Mass: 5.00pm: remembering those who have died in the past year.

Sunday 8 Nov Mass on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday Mass: Dregish, 9.30am and Drumnabey,12.30pm: remembering those who have died in the past year.

Everyone is welcome to attend this Mass.

We welcome Bishop Router to Aghyaran for t he first time.

There will be tea in the GAA Centre for everyone afterwards, and a chance to meet with Fr McDermott and Bishop Router.

Castlederg https://www.castledergparish.com

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AN EVENING OF APPRECIATION FOR FR PAUL: An Evening of Appreciation for Fr Paul Fraser is being organised for

Friday 20 November, in St Patrick’s Hall, Castlederg, at 7.30pm. Everyone is warmly invited to attend this special occasion as we come together to show our gratitude and appreciation for Fr Paul.

To help mark the occasion, donation envelopes will be distributed in all our churches this weekend and next weekend.

We kindly ask that all envelopes be returned for collection at our Masses on the weekend of 14/15 November.

Thank you very much for your generosity and support.

As always, thank you to the team who helped on the day, the promoters and all who take part i n the draw.

Returns for November’s draw should be made to the Parochial House on

Thursday 19 November between 6 .00 and 7.30pm. The next draw will take place on

Sunday 29 November. There are just a few tickets left – if you’re not it, you can’t win!

ARDSTRAW WEST / C’DERG: Brendan Lennon, Crewe; Michael Harper, Castlefin Rd; Evelyn Baxter, Castlefin Park.

A candle in remembrance of each of those who have died will be lit: CASTLEDERG:

AGHYARAN:

Friday 6 November, 7.30pm, remembering: Noel Doherty, Ellen Lynch, Peter Moss, Madge McNamee, Danny Gallen, Danny O'Donnell, Don Browne. DRUMQUIN:

DREGISH:

Sunday 8 November, 9.30am, remembering Kay Nugent. DRUMNABEY:

Sunday 8 November, 12.30pm, remembering: Hannah Devine, Terry Logue, Brendan (Bo) Lennon.

Families who have been bereaved in the past year are asked to check that the of their loved one has been included above.

If you have any query, please contact the Parish Office.

PASTORAL VISITATION OF THE HOUSEBOUND will take place this week as follows: Dregish –

Monday 2 November , commencing at 10.45am - Fr Thomas; Drumquin Rural Area –

Thursday 5 November - Tattysallagh Road, Dooish Road, Glen Road, Braden Road Drumscraw Road, commencing at 11.00am - Fr. Thomas.

ALL SAINTS DAY QUIZ: The P7 class in St Caireall's PS have created a wonderful fact file on Saints; also, a short Quiz is available at the back of the church.

Entry £1, with proceeds going to church funds.

Please support! DREGISH BAZAAR:

Sun 29 Nov, 7.00 – 9.00pm. Collectors will call at houses.

Prizes/donations can also be brought to the hall after Mass on 8, 15 and 22 Nov.

Your support for this parish fundraising even t will be greatly appreciated.

BOOK LAUNCH: St Eugene's Hall, Dregish, on

Fri 13 Nov, at 7.30pm; refreshments served.

Thanks to NLH Fund and Rapid for their support.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CIARAN O’LOUGHLIN on completing his 14th Dublin Marathon for MS Society, in 3hours 35mins.

For anyone who would still like to sponsor Ciaran, there are sponsor sheets av ailable in shops in Castlederg.

Please keep in your prayer the priests of the diocese who are taking up new appointmen ts this weekend.

St John Vianney, pray for all.

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NEWSLETTER 25/10/26 10AM MASS IN CLAUDY ON

THURSDAY 29TH OCTOBER IS FOR THE DECEASED AND LIVING MEMBERS OF THE DERRY DIOCESAN SOCIETY. VOLUNTEERS FOR November Eucharistic Ministers: Claudy Sat vigil 6.30pm Elaine McKenna FB, Anne Donaghy FT, Tom Kerrigan GB, Patrick McKeever GT.

Sunday 11.30am Grainne O’Kane, FB, Tony McCloskey FT, Orlagh McCloskey GB, Siobhan McKeever GT Readers Claudy Sat vigil 6.30pm Una Kelly

Sunday 11.30am . Andrea Moore. Readers Craigbane – Leo Devine Eucharistic Ministers Craigbane Catherine Devine, Cara Gormley Passport signing: If you wish Fr O’Kane to sign a passport form please ring the Parish OfÏce on 71 337727 and make an appointment.

Form must be completed in advance but do not sign the application – it must be signed in the presence of Fr O’Kane.

If the passport is for anyone under 18 both parents and the child must be present at the appointment and the application must only be signed by both parents in the presence of Fr O’Kane.

Interested in becoming a Eucharist Minister in Claudy please get in touch with Bridget 077 622 33024 or contact the Parish OfÏce on 71 337727 The webcam in St Patrick’s Church Claudy is live streamed and you cannot go back and watch any service unless you have requested i t to be recorded.

If you wish a funeral or wedding recorded please contact the Parish ofÏce on 71 337727 giving a minimum of 2 days notice to request a service to be recorded.

Regular adorers needed in Craigbane for the hour of 11am to 12 noon.

Please tel 07709125696 if you can help. Derry Diocesan Young Adult Community: Derry Youth Ministry invites everyone aged 18–35 to join their new community every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm, starting 20 October, at Claudy Pastoral Centre.

Each week features a varied programme including invited speakers, scripture, prayer, food, and fellowship, alongside organised social events.

Everyone is welcome to come along! For more details, please contact yvonne.rooney@derrydiocese.org . LEARMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP (PARK): Week commencing

Monday 26th October:

Monday 26th Oct : Time For Me Ladies (10.30 am - 12.30 pm); Embroidery Class Week 4 (1.30 - 3.30 pm);

Tuesday 27th Oct : Men's Hobby Workshop (10.30 am - 12.30 pm); Craft and Crochet Club (10.30 - 12.30 pm); Advice NW (2 - 4 pm); Slow Sewing (7-9 pm);

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Mobile Health Check Van (Please book appointments through the community Centre); Ladies Evening - Autumn Flower arranging demonstration (7 - 9 pm) ;

Thursday 29th October : Post OfÏce Outreach Service (9 am - 12 pm); Park 60+ Club (12 - 2 pm), Mini Professors Workshop 1 (2.15 - 3 pm); Mini Professors Workshop 2 (3.15 - 4 pm);

Friday 30th October : Learmount Walking Group (meet at 10.30 am at the Community Centre), History Group with Fiona Pergrom QG (7.30 - 9.30 pm);

Saturday 31st October: Mini PAC (10 - 11 am), PAC Club (11.30 am - 1 pm). Learmount Forest Family Halloween Trail: Open from

Monday 26th October until

Monday 2nd November. Pick up a map and entry form at the Community Centre, follow the trail, count the spooky figures hiding in the trees and return your entry forms into the Community Centre to be entered into a draw for Cash Prizes.

The Fairy Garden will be lit up with special visitors from

Thursday 28th to

Saturday 30th. Please bring torches with you if visiting the trail between 5 pm and 9 pm. For further details: Tel. 02877781881 /Whats App 07751118656 / DM /

email

Glenshane House, Dungiven Names now being taken for L2 Understanding Autism Spectrum Conditions, 4 weeks x 3 hours on a Monday night.

Cost is £30 registration + £18 exam fee.

To register Tel. 028 777 42494 . Lourdes Pilgrimage Easter 2027 Anyone wishing to travel to Lourdes at Easter with the Rise and Shine Trust formerly Irish Pilgrimage Trust as a guest can apply online at http://www.riseandshine.ie Alternatively, application forms are available by contacting any of the foll owing Donna Hargan 07754904097

Maureen Devine 07540489152

Margaret Rose Gormley 07922237986

For future information or to request an application form, please contact one of the above.

ST PATRICKS CHURCH CLAUDY; Experience the power of Sacred reading every Thursday at 7pm. Come join our weekly Scripture group a s we prayerfully read, meditate on and reflect on the upcoming Sunday Gospel.

All Are Welcome. Choir Director: St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, 10 hours per week: St Eugene’s Cathedral is recruiting for an experienced choir director to lead and manage all aspects of the cathedral choir.

They will ensure that the music enhances worship services and aligns with the church’s liturgical themes.

For a job description and application pack, tel (028) 7126 2302 or

email

recruitment@derrydiocese.org . Submit completed applications to Personnel, Bishop’s House, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, BT48 9AP, or email them to recruitment@derrydiocese.org . Applications must be received by noon on

Thursday 12 November 2026. Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome

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applications from all men and women and from members of all communities.! VOCATIONS There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood, in Derry, on

Sunday 8 November, beginning at 4pm. For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan, at pgoh2111@gmail.com or by calling (028) 79386259. St Paul reminds the Thessalonians that it was ".with the joy of the Holy Spirit that [they] took to the Gospel.

We pray for the future priests of our diocese that they will feel the joy that comes from the Spirit of Go d as they read, live, and preach the Good News of God's love.

Omagh Charismatic Prayer Group: Day of Prayer, Praise and Healing, celebrating 50 years:

Sunday 15 November 2026 in the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh : Registration 9.30am, concluding in the afternoon with Mass.

Theme: People of God's Dlight (Ps 194.4).

Speaker: Fr John Keane. Cost £40, including coffee and lunch.

Book by 1 November, please, for catering purposes: Evelyn 07876 411435 or Kathleen 07596 609041. ST PATRICK'S DUNGANNON CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: GOLDEN JUBILEE event:

Saturday 5 December, at the Servite Priory, Benburb , commencing at 11.00am and concluding with Mass at 3.00pm. Everyone is welcome to this 50th celebration, with theme "Come to the water: all who are thirsty, Come.

Annual Solemn Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Nine Sundays before Christmas in Long Tower Church, Derry at 6.00pm, beginning this

Sunday 25 October . The theme of our Novena this year is ‘Make me a Channel of your Peace – celebrating the 800th Jubilee Year of St Francis’ . Each night will comprise of the Rosary, Novena prayer and petitions with a short talk given by various guest speakers and Eucharistic Healing Ceremony with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

We encourage everybody, including those in particular need of healing to join us.

ACCORD COUPLE COUNSELLING - Our couples counselling specialists provide in-person and online services to individuals and couples dealing with relationship challenges.

For further information and to make an appointment please contact us ;- Accord Derry Tel; (028) 71362475

Email; derry@accordni.com Web; www.accordni.com Abide Women's Conference, November 20-22, the Great Northern Hotel Bundoran, Co. Donegal.

Speakers include: Sarah Swafford, Fr Barry Braum, Fr Mark Wharton, Kimberlee Woo Ling, Danielle Noonan, Nashville Domincans & more, Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin, from Cork & Ross Diocese.

We would love to welcome you this weekend.

For more details please visit Abide in His Love at eventbrite.ie Registration link: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com

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A WEEKEND LIKE NO OTHER Catholic Marriage Encounter Weekend St. Mary's, Knock, Co. Mayo

Friday 9th to

Sunday 11th April 2027 This residential Weekend starts at 7.30pm on Friday and finishes at 4.30pm on Sunday, and is open to all married couples . Online booking only at www.marriageencounter.ie WEEKLY COLLECTION was: £2,150 thank you for your continuing contribution.

PRAY FOR THE ANNIVERSARY OF Charlie O’Neill, Liam Peoples, Bridget O’Donnell, Tommy Burke PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF Mina McGowan buried in Claudy on Sunday we pray for the McGowan family at this time, May She Rest in Peace.

ANNIVERSARY/MONTH’S MIND MASSES –

Tuesday 27th October at 10am in Claudy for Tommy Burke.

Friday 30th October at 7.30pm in Claudy Month’s Mind Mass for Oonagh White.

Sunday 1st November at 10am in Craigbane for Michael McNicholl.

Monday 2nd November Month’s Mind Mass at 7.30pm in Craigbane for Mary Glass.

Friday 6th November at 7.30pm in Claudy Month’s Mind Mass for Raymond Hargan.

Sunday 8th November at 10am in Craigbane for Margaret Gormley.

Sunday 6th December at 10am in Craigbane for Catriona Gormley.

Sunday 3rd January at 10am in Craigbane for James Gormley Safeguarding Notice : If you have any concerns with regard to the Safeguarding of children or adults at Risk of Harm within the Church please contact Marie O’Kane the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) at 07596500793 or email dlp@derrydiocese.org . or ring PSNI on 101 or Social Services: Gatew ay Services, Western HSC Trust on 028 71314090 and ask for the Duty Social Worker or Gateway Services, Northern HSC Trust on 028 9442 4459 or the Regional Emergency Social Work Services on 0800 1979 995

Saint Vincent De Paul Helpline Telephone Number: 0751 820 8132

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A NEW LINK TO MCN MEDIA –Our live streaming web address has been updated. to access MCN Media, please go to https://www.mcn.live/Camera/saint-patricks-claudy on your web browser. to watch Mass on our Parish website there will no change everything remains the same. please note the first 2 seats in the centre aisle are visible on the webcam. St Patrick’s Church, Claudy is now monitored by CCTV cameras inside and outside the Church.

The Diocese of Derry Privacy Notice is displayed on the Parish Website and Church notice board

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Parishes of Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A – 25th October 2026 Parish Clergy: Fr Michael McCaughey, PP: (028) 71882274 / (028) 71882215

Fr Declan Boland (priest in residence)

Email

leckpatrickparish@derrydiocese.org ; Website : www.leckpatrickparish.com

Email

strabaneparish@derrydiocese.org ; Website: www.camusparish.com

Email

clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org ; Website : www.clonleighparish.com Gospel Reflection (Matthew 22:34-40) In todayʼs gospel, Jesus teaches that the greatest commandm ent is to love God wholeheartedly and to love our neighbour as ourselves.

These two responsibilities are inseparable and form the foundation of Christian life.

Loving God involves more than religious practices such as pr ayer, worship, and Scripture reading.

It means trusting Him in diicult times, remaining faithful through challenges, choosing what is right, and allowing to guide every aspect of our lives.

Genuine love for God is shown not only in words also in daily actions.

Our love for God becomes visible in how we treat others.

We can not truly love God while harming, judging, or refusing to forgive those around us.

Instead, we are called to show compassion, kindness, patience, and mercy.

Even simple acts such as listening, encouraging, forgiving, and helping those in need can become powerful expressions of Godʼs love.

Jesus also calls us to recognize the dignity and worth of every person, including those who dier from us or disappoint us.

True love does not ig nore wrongdoing, but it speaks the truth with respect and sets boundaries with out hatred.

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The central message of this Gospel is that love must be at the h eart of both our relationship with God and our relationship with others.

Faith is not measured by religious knowledge or activities alone, but by whether it t ransforms us into more loving people.

When love guides our thoughts, words, and act ions, our lives become a living witness to Godʼs presence in the world.

May the Lord bless us with hearts open to love.

May He help us to see Christ in one another and to bring kindness, hope, and compassion whereve r we go.

Monthly Mass in Honour of St Pio will be celebrated on

Wednesday 4th November at 7.00 pm in Immaculate Conception Church, Str abane. We ask Godʼs blessing on all through the intercession of St Pio.

Requiescant in Pace

We oer our sympathy of the family and friends of Maureen McCrossan, Innisfree Gardens, Strabane; Rosemary Donnell, Mount Bernard Rise, Castlederg; Anne OʼDonnell, Coolatee, Liord Anniversaries Sean Carlin, Margaret Daly, Thomas Daly, Margaret Devine, Jenny Doherty, John Doherty, Brad Doherty Snr, Ann Farry, Raymond Foley, Kathleen Gamble, Catherine Hannigan, Tony Hannigan, Stim Hughes, Patrick Kennedy, Paschal McCallion, Tommy McDaid, Edie McDermott, Alex McDo nald, Kathleen McGill, George McGinley, Rose McGrath, Pam McLaughlin, Bridie McMenamin, Eileen Porter, Tony Stewart.

Rest in peace

. 9.45am Mass on Sundays in Murlog Chapel is live on Finn Valley Community Radio.

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Thank You for your generosity to last weekʼs collections: Leckpatrick £1,163.91 (£549 Missions) Clonleigh €1,726.23 (€275.61 Missions) Camus £1,645.97, (£636.33 Missions) Thanks also to those who pay by standing order.

Readings for

Sunday 1st November (All Saints): 1st Reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; Psalm: 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; 2nd Reading : John 3:1-3; Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 Saints of the Coming Week: Tuesday St Otteran, monk; Wednesday: St Simon and St Jude, Apostles; Thursday St Colman of Kilmacduagh, bishop; Friday St John of Capistrano, priest; Saturday St Anthony Mary Claret, bishop Please Note that from

Monday 2nd November, weekday Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road will be at 7.45 am . We wish to remind all parishioners that the Vigil Mass at St Patrickʼs, Murlog is now at 6.00 pm , until further notice.

We thank you all for your co-operation and understanding.

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Omagh Charismatic Prayer Group: Golden Jubilee Day of Praye r, Praise and Healing, celebrating 50 years takes place on

Sunday 15th November in t he Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh.

Registration: 9.30 am, concluding with Mass in the aernoon.

Theme: People of Godʼs Delight (Ps 194.4).

Speake r: Fr John Keane. Cost £40 (includes coee and lunch).

Please contact Evelyn 07876 411435 or Kathleen 07596 609041 by 1st November to book (for catering purposes) . Parish Draw The October parish draw for Camus / Leckpatrick takes place on

Thursday 29th October at 7.30 pm in the parochial house, Ball ymagorry.

Please return outstanding payments to your promoter or to the paris h oice.

Good luck. ACCORD Derry Marriage Preparation Courses Dates: 29th/30 January, 19th/20th February & 19th/20th March 2027 are now available to book.

Please visit www.accordni.com Courses are in person in Everglades Hotel , Derry.

Class Act Theatre Group presents Fame The Musical at St Patrickʼs Hall, Strabane, from 2nd – 6th November.

This exciting production will the talents of almost 100 local young people, providing a wonderful opport unity for the community to support and celebrate local talent on stage.

Audiences can look forward to an energetic and upliing performance featuring a large cast of dedicated young performers.

Given the popularity of previo us Class Act productions, early booking is strongly recommended.

Ticke ts can be booked online via www.classacttheatregroup.co.uk/events St Patrickʼs, Dungannon Charismatic Prayer Group: Golden Jubilee Event:

Saturday 5th December, at the Servite Priory, Benburb, commencing at 11.00 am and concluding with Mass at 3.00 pm. Everyone is welcome to this 50th celebration, with theme “Come to the water: all who are thirsty, Come. ” th

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Pray for Vocations St Paul reminds the Thessalonians that it was “… with the joyof the Holy Spirit that [they] took to the Gospel…” We pray for priests of our diocese that they will feel the joy that comes from the Spirit of God as they read, live, and preach the Good News of Godʼs love.

The Next Diocesan Vocations Holy Hours will take place on

Tuesday 3rd November and 1st December from 8 – 9 pm, following 7.30 pm Mass in St Colu mbʼs Church, Chapel Road, Waterside, Derry.

Everyone welcome. Considering a Vocation to the Diocesan Priesthood?

There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood in Derry on

Sunday 8th November at 4.00 pm. For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat OʼHagan, at pgoh2111@gmail.com or by calling (028) 79386259. Abide Womenʼs Conference from 20th – 22nd November at Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran.

Speakers include Sarah Swaord, Fr Barry Braun, Mark Wharton, Kimberlee Woo Ling, Danielle Noonan, Nashville Dominicans , etc.

Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin, Cork & Ross diocese.

Plea se visit Abide in His Love at Eventbrite.ie.

Registration at https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com The Columban Young Adults is a relatively new group for those aged 18 – 35 in the diocese, who are seeking a community of like-minded young ad ults who have Christ at the centre of their lives.

Our November event will be a Holy Hour and meditation on

Thursday 19th Nov at 7.00 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, Derry, delivered by recently retired Bishop Donal McKeown.

The med itation will be followed by Solemn Benediction and refreshments.

We are see king new members. Please come along and bring a friend!

For information, please contact columbanyoungadults@gmail.com or follow us on social medi a.

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Catholic Marriage Encounter Weekend takes place in St Maryʼs, Knock, Co Mayo from

Friday 9th –

Sunday 11th April 2027. This residential we ekend starts at 7.30 pm on Friday and finishes at 4.30 pm on Sunday, and is open to married couples.

Online booking only at www.marriageencounter.ie Praying for the Holy Souls Our Lady of Montligeon Prayer Group meets on

Wednesday 28th October from 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm at Termonbacca , Derry.

All welcome. Annual Solemn Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Nine Sundays before Christmas in Long Tower Church, Derry at 6.00 pm, begi nning this Sunday, 25th October.

The theme of our Novena this year is ʻMake me a Channel of your Peace – celebrating the 800th Jubilee Year of St Francisʼ . Each night will comprise of the Rosary, Novena prayer and petitions with a short talkg iven by various guest speakers and Eucharistic Healing Ceremony with Benedictio n of the Blessed Sacrament.

We encourage everybody, including those in part icular need of healing to join us.

Join us also via https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/JobOpportunitySt Eugeneʼs Cathedral, Derry is recruiting an experienced Choir Director (10 hours per week) to lead and manage all aspects of the cathedral choir, ensuring that the music enhances worship services and aligns with the churchʼs liturgical themes.

For a job description / application pack, please contact (028) 71262302 / recruitment@derrydiocese.org Completed applic ations must be submitted to Personnel, Bishopʼs House, St Eugeneʼs cathedral, Derry, BT48 9AP or to recruitment@derrydiocese.org by noon on

Thursday 12th November 2026. Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Applica tions from men and women and from members of all communities welcome.

The Contemplative Prayer Group meetings resume on Mondays at 8.00 pm in the Pastoral Oice, 27 Butcher Street, Strabane.

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Parish Bingo and Lucky Four in St Patʼs Hall on Thursdays at 8 pm. Some fun, excitement and slight competition.

Everyone welcome. NI Blood Transfusion Service will collect blood donations at Centre 2000, 21-27 Moyle Rd, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AP on 30th Oct from 12.30 – 4 & 5 – 7 pm. Visit https://nibts.bookinglive.com/book/add/p/6/tel08085534653. A Weekend Retreat with Sr Clare Crockett from

Fri 6th –

Sun 8th November at Termonbacca, An opportunity for prayer, reflection and to l earn more about Sr Clare.

Contact termonbaccderry@ocd.ie or Termonbacca Derry | Derry | Facebook Gamblers Anon Tel 71351329. Alcoholics Anonymous Tel 90351222. Weekend Mass Schedule Immaculate Conception: Saturday Vigil: 4.30 pm; Sunday: 11.00 am Sacred Heart, Derry Road: Sunday: 12.15 pm St Patrickʼs, Clonleigh: Saturday Vigil: 6.00 pm ; Sunday: 9.45 am St Maryʼs Cloughcor :

Sunday 8.30am (25th Oct – alternate Sundays – 8th Josephʼs Glenmornan :

Sunday 8.30am (1st Nov – alternate Sundays – 15th Nov)

Weekday Mass Schedule

Monday: 8.00 am : Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road 10.00 am: St Patrickʼs Church, Liord

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Tuesday: 10.00 am : Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane Wednesday: 8.00 am: Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road (followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 5.30 pm). 10.00 am: St Patrickʼs Church, Liord Thursday: 10.00 am : Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane Friday: 8.00 am : Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road 10.00 am : Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane Weddings Please contact the parish oice.

At least 6 monthsʼ notice re quired. Baptisms: Parent(s) are asked to contact the parish oice.

The Parish Pastoral Area Oice , 27 Butcher St, Strabane covers all 3 parishes . Oice hours: Monday –

Thursday 9.30 am – 4.30 pm;

Friday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm. Feel free to call in or phone on 028 71882215 . Reminder that the deadline for parish bulletin notices is 2 pm on Wedne sdays.

A Small Collection of Candles, Mass cards / Mass bouquets available for purchase at the Pastoral Oice.

St Pio prayer cards alsoavailable. A gentle reminder that we can only accept cash /cheque paymen ts.

Thank you. Safeguarding Notice If you have any concerns with regard to the Safeguarding of children within the Church please contact Marie OʼKane, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) on +447596500793 or

email

dlp@derryd iocese.org

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Northern Ireland emergency services: PSNI (Police Service of Northern Irela nd): 101 Social Services: Gateway Services, Western HSC Trust: 0 28 7131 4090 (and ask for the Duty Social Worker), Gateway Services, Northern HSC Trust: 028 9442 4459 , Regional Emergency Social Work Services: 0800 1979 995. Republic of Ireland emergency services: Garda Síochána Buncrana: 00353 749 320 540

Letterkenny: 00353 749 167 100, TUSLA (ROI) Child and family Agency: 00353 749 102 23.

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PARISH MASS AND PRAYER SCHEDULE ST MARY’S CHURCH, CLONMANY Monday —Thursday 9:30am Mass

Friday 7:30pm —Confessions from 7pm

Saturday 6:30pm V Mass —Confessions from 6pm

Sunday 11:30am Wednesday: Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament 2:30pm—3:30pm in the room behind the Sanctuary Fr John McDevit PP Tel 0749376273 or 085 8237119

Fr Karl Haan CC Tel 0749379107

Parish Office Tel 0749376114

Email

clonmanyparish1@outlook.com www.clonmanyparish.com Today, the Church rejoices as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints.

We honour the countless men and women who now share in the glory of heaven.

The saints are living witnesses to the saving grace of our God.

Today, we are reminded that the saints inspire and urge us to seek their company in the heavenly kingdom.

Through their example, they show us that holiness is possible at every age and in all circumstances.

Therefore, we are called to strive towards the blessedness that God has promised to all of us who love Him faithfully.

This day reminds us that holiness is not reserved for a few extraordinary individuals; instead, it is a possibility for every soul called to live a life reflecting Christ’s love.

The feast invites us to meditate on the virtues of the saints and to seek their intercession, strengthening our own journey towards spiritual perfection.

The Church sees this day as an affirmation of the communion of saints, a mystical bond that unites all believers across time and space.

In celebrating this feast, we remember that our lives are intertwined with the legacy of faith, grace, and moral courage instilled by those who have gone before us.

Steps to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence for Souls in Purgatory – November 1 - 8 1. Pray at a cemetery - It doesn’t matter which cemetery, as long as you pray at one.

Some suggested prayers are the Prayer of St. Gertrude or the Eternal Rest prayer. 2. Devoutly visit a church or an oratory and recite an Our Father and the Creed .” 3. Go to Confession 4. Receive Holy Communion 5. Pray for the Pope The Church suggests praying one “Our Father” and one “Hail Mary” for the Holy Father.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon them.

May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen. ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, URRIS Monday: 7pm Mass in St Michael’s Church - All Souls Sunday: 10am Mass Friday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 3-6pm ORATORY OF THE ASSUMPTION, BALLYLIFFIN Tuesday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 7:30—8:30pm VOCATIONS We pray for the future priests of our diocese, the men who will preach the Good News of the Beatitudes (today's Gospel) - the happiness that comes from persevering in faith, and trusting in the goodness and mercy of Almighty God through the ups & downs of life VISITATION OF THE SICK Fr Haan will visit the sick and housebound in his care on Tuesday November 3 – starting after 9:30am Mass.

VOCATIONS SOCIETY OF ST JOSEPH Meeting in St Mary’s Hall on Tuesday November 3 at 6:30pm. TROCAIRE IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS To help deliver school talks during our annual Lent Appeal during February and March 2027. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with public speaking experience, especially retired teachers or those who have worked with young people.

Volunteers will visit local schools during school hours to share stories of hope, justice and solidarity from communities around the world.

The role involves approximately 1-2 short talks per week during the four- month campaign period.

Full training, presentation materials and ongoing support will be provided.

Please contact Fionnuala McGuinness on 048 9080 8033 or fionnuala.mcguinness@trocaire.org by the first week of December if you are interested!

COLUMBAN YOUNG ADULTS The Columban Young Adults is a relatively new group for those aged 18 - 35 in the diocese, who are seeking a community of like-minded young adults who have Christ at the centre of their lives.

Our November event will be a Holy Hour and meditation on Thurs Nov 19 at 7pm at our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, Derry, delivered by recently retired Bishop Donal McKeown.

Meditation will be followed by Solemn Benediction and then refreshments.

We are seeking new members- please come along and bring a friend!

More info: columbanyoungadults@gmail.com or follow us on social media.

MENS ROSARY Will be recited in Moville on Saturday November 7 a t 1pm. SLIABH SNEACHT CENTRE NOTES Drumfries Walking Group will meet on Friday November 6 at Ballyliffin village car park at 10am - everyone welcome.

New 6-week block of Pulmonary Exercise’s starts on Monday November 2 at 10am. This class is suitable for anyone with breathing issue’s looking to improve fitness and mobility - phone 07493617 42 5-week group meditation class with Orla, starting Tuesday November 3 from 6:30-7:30pm. To book contact Orla 00447876387693. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY ‘Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God, do all that you do with love. ’ Saint Thérèse of Lisieux CLONMANY SHAMROCKS NEWS Lotto Numbers on 22/10/2026 - 03,06,15,18 - No Jackpot winn er €20 Prizes went to: Brid McDaid, Gaddyduff; Elaine Grant, Annaugh; Danny McDaid, Gortfad.

Our next draw is on

Thursday 29/10/2026. Jackpot will be €15,000 . The deadline for physical Lotto envelopes for each week’s draw is each Wednesday 6pm. Lotto envelopes entered after this are entered into the following week's draw.

Online entries can still be entered up to 7pm on the day of the draw.

Online entries after this time are automatically entered into the following week's draw.

Online link to Club Profile on Klubfunder below: https://hub.klubfunder.com/Ticketsavailable for collection & return at: Centra & MacTams. Fixtures:

Sunday 1st Nov. 2026: Jackie Crossan Premier Div: Aileach Clonmany Shamrocks at 2pm Inishowen Eng. Div 2: Clonmany Resv QPS Youths at 11am Results:

Sunday 25th Oct Ulster Junior Cup: Clonmany Shamrocks v Kilmacrennan Celtic (Postponed) Inish Grass Shield: Dunree Res 1 Clonmany Res 6 MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK 10am Mass —Bridie Doherty, nee Devlin, Letter & Woverhampton. 11:30am Mass – Frances Doherty, Beltra, Isle of Doagh.

ANNIVERSARIES

Bridget Doherty-Davis, Claggin; Willie Doherty, Cleagh & Hannah Doherty, Cleagh & Manchester.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 – FEAST OF ALL SOULS 9:30am Mass in St Mary’s Church 7pm Mass in St Michael’s Church SAINTS OF THE WEEK Monday: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Depart ed Tuesday: St Malachy, Bishop Wednesday: St Charles Borromeo, Bishop Thursday: St Martin de Porres Friday: All the Saints of Ireland - First Friday of the month Saturday: St Willibrord, Bishop SYMPATHY We offer sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Ellen Coleman, Cloontagh and Rose Margaret Toland, Derry.

May they rest in peace. BAPTISM We welcome into Gods family through holy baptism Ka i Martin McDermott, The Cross, Clonmany.

COLLECTIONS Parish collection last weekend amounted to € 1,867. Annual Collection for Missions amounted to €1,105 . Thank you for your generosity to both collections.

ROSARY At the Grotto in St Mary’s Church, Clonmany on Wednesday evening at 8:30pm. All are welcome to join in as we pray for peace in the world.

Clonmany https://clonmanyparish.ie

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Fr John McDevitt 9376273 / 0858237119

Fr. Karl Haan 9379107 www.culdaffparish.com

email

culdaffnotes@gmail.com Weekly Offering €535 Development Collection €220 Envelopes can be left in McGuinness’ shop.

Daily Mass

Monday Feast of all Souls, 10am & 7.30 pm; Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 am [Blessed Sacrament Exposition after 10 am Mass until 2 pm]; Thursday, 7.30 pm; Friday, 7.30 pm [Alana Harkin, Falmore];

Saturday 11 am. Confessions Before Saturday nights Mass, 7.30 – 7.50 Saturday Vigil 8 pm

Sunday 10 am. VOCATIONS - For the future priests of our diocese, the men who will preach the Good News of the Beatitudes (today's Gospel) - the happiness that comes from persevering in faith, and trusting in the goodness and mercy of Almighty God through the ups and downs of life.

Anniversary Mass this weekend

Saturday 8 pm James Morgan, Carndonagh [1st Anniversary]

Sunday 10 am Kathleen McDermott, Leitrim [1st Anniversary] Next Weekend

Sunday 10 am Philomena Doherty, Leiter CULDAFF TIDY TOWNS This year's annual Culdaff Craft Fair will take place on

Sunday 15 November from 2-5pm in the Wee Hall Culdaff.

Afternoon teas served and a draw for valuable prizes will take place.

For more information and bookings contact Philomena on 0868418189 . Whist 1st Vincent Lynn 2nd Vera Deeny 3rd Sheila McCallion Carrowmenagh Community Centre Tel 074 93 67061

Places available on our creative writing, woodwork, digital skills for farmers, plumbing, Christmas wreath making, Christmas Centrepiece, Christmas lanterns, and Kid's Christmas craft courses.

Contact the centre for more information and to book. Culdaff FC Annual Bazaar will be held in Bocan Hall on

Sunday 6th Dec. Entry is free and there will be the usual array of prizes, teas/ coffee & snacks and a visit from the man himself Santa Claus.

Doors will open at 4.30pm and further updates nearer the time.

Serenity House Linocut Card Making and Calligraphy course starting

Wednesday 4th November 7pm - 9pm. Serenity House is proud to be a drop off point for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2026 again this year.

All boxes must be in Serenity House by

Monday 9th November. First Reading A vivid description of the Transfiguration Responsorial Psalm Such are the men who seek your face, O Lord,. Second Reading A reading from the First letter of St John We are invited to think of the love the Lord has for us all.

Gospel Reading Matthew Seeing the crowds before him, Jesus then sat down and taught them We will have a Memory Tree on the Altar during the Month of November.

You are invited to write the names of your departed family members, on the labels provided, and hang them on the tree.

They will be remembered at each Mass in the church, culminating in our Annual Mass for all the Dead of the Parish on Sunday, 29th November.

Spraoi agus Spórt Activities for Children and Families Parent & Toddler Sensory Play - Tuesdays, 10am-1pm. Mammy & Baby - Wednesdays, 10am-1pm. Parent & Toddler Messy Play - Thursdays, 10am-1pm. Unit 6, Super Valu, Carndonagh, F93 AY6D. Book at spraoiagussport.ie.

Adult Creative Stitch & Sensory Stitch Spraoi agus Spórt will host two six-week stitching programmes from 3 November to 8 December.

Adult Creative Stitch takes place Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm, while Sensory Stitch runs Tuesdays from 6.30pm-8.30pm. Suitable for beginners and experienced crafters.

The Sewing Room, Millbrae, Carndonagh, F93 WY07. Book at spraoiagussport.ie.

Club Gaeilge Spraoi agus Spórt makes learning Irish fun with Club Gaeilge.

Sessions run Thursdays from 5 November 2026 to 17 June 2027, 4pm-5pm for Junior Infants to Sixth Class and 5pm - 6pm for Second Class to Sixth Class.

At Unit 10, Super Valu Shopping Centre, Carndonagh Book at spraoiagussport.ie.

Tickets Dolores O’Donnell, Mickey O’Donnell, Mary Quigley Other Winners Mary Quigley, Charlie Doherty, Kathleen McDonald, John McLaughlin.

Moville Celtic Christmas Market (Christmas crafts, Santa’s grotto) on

Saturday 5 December 1-5pm. Stalls available for €20. Tea in Bocan Hall today Sunday, 1st November, after 10 am Mass.

All welcome. Greencastle Centre - Beekeeping for Beginners 6-week course starting

Saturday 7th November 11am- 1pm. - Christmas Wreath Workshop

Thursday 26th November 7pm – 9pm contact Hayley to book: 00447947431574. - Christmas Craft Fair

Saturday 21st November 12pm – 3pm tables only €20. - Citizens Advice drop-in every

Wednesday 9:30am – 4:30pm. Fr McDevitt will attend all the sick of the Parish on Tuesday this week.

If you would like Fr McDevitt to call, please contact the Parochial House.

ABIDE Women's Conference 2026 | 20–22 November: Join hundreds of women at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal, in just a few weeks for our third Abide Women's Conference!

A beautiful weekend of faith, celebration, healing and joy!

Matt Talbot Prayer Society Monthly Mass on

Monday 2 November at 7.30pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry.

Everyone is welcome: Mass is offered for enrolled members of the society and their families.

Anyone dealing with addiction either personally or within their families is encouraged to attend.

Spiritual Packs for the Protection of family homes from Drugs will be distributed after Mass.

To enrol yourself or someone else please

email

vita@matttalbotprayersociety.com Carn drama club presents "The Pride of Inishdara". Written & directed by local man Tony Doherty. 26th 27th & 28th Nov.

Doors open 7.30, show starts 8pm. Admission E10 at the door.

Fully Escorted Pilgrimage SHRINES OF FRANCE PILGRIMAGE LISIEUX, RUEDUBAC, NEVERS, PARIS, ROCAMADOUR and LOURDES 11th – 18th June 2027 7 Nights flying from Dublin to Paris/Lourdes to Dublin Including visits to the home of the Miraculous Medal, and see the incorrupt body’s of St Catherine Laboure and St Bernadette.

In Paris visit Sacre-Coeur. Visit the Lourdes, plus much more.

Comprehensive Travel insurance is EXTRA £35.00 COST £1,200 PER PERSON SHARING SEATS ARE LIMITED Single room supplement is £345.00 EXTRA Spiritual Director: Fr Joe McGuigan £250.00 deposit secures a seat!

For further details contact: ean Reynolds 07729 402311 or

email

jeanreynolds@hotmail.co.uk Week of Witness for Persecuted Christians One in ten Christians, 220 million people, live in countries where they are persecuted for their faith.

The charity Aid to the Church in Need, which works to support them, is organising a Week of Witness from November 15-22 to highlight their plight with a special appeal for parishioners to pray for the suffering Church on ‘Red Wednesday’ November 18. More information is available at www.acnireland.org Group 3 Altar Society for November.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death of William McCallion, Turmore, Gleneely.

A quiet man who was a regular attender of Mass In Bocan.

We offer our sympathy to his sisters, Hannah and Elizabeth and his brother, Joseph; his nephews and nieces and the wider family circle as well as friends and neighbours.

We also mourn the passing of John Duffy, Aughatubrid who passed away recently.

Our deepest sympathy to his wife, Claire; his sons, Noel, Alan and Declan; his daughters Beatrice, Geraldine, Martina, and Dolores; their partners; his grandchildren, Zoe, Orla, Emer, Oisin, Cara, Aoife, Lara, Ciara, Erin and Fiadh; his great grandchildren, Eloise and Jacob; his brother Pat and his sisters Bridie Peggy and Sadie and the wider family circle.

May they rest in peace Culdaff http://www.culdaffparish.com

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PARISH OFFICE

PRIEST Wednesday – Friday: 9am – 3pm Rev. Declan McGeehan P. P./Adm. 028 7135 1718 declan.mcgeehan@derrydiocese.org steelstown@derrydiocese.org / culmoreparish@derrydiocese.org Urgent sick c alls: 073 5238 7817

THE CHURCH OF Our Lady of Lourdes Serving the Parishes of Steelstown & Culmore

Sunday 1st November 2026 All Saints PLENARY INDULGENCE From 12 noon on 1 November until midnight on 2 November all who have confessed, received Holy Communion and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a Church or oratory and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostle’s Creed.

This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.

Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1 November.

Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1 November to 8 November.

The faithful who vis it a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1 to 8 November.

The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.

A PRAYER FOR THE DEAD Lord, be with us in these November days of darkness.

In our anxiety and fear he lp us to remember that death is the dawning of eternal life.

Give to those who have died freedom from pain and bring them to the peace of heav en.

In moments of sadness may we experience the closeness of your friendship and may we always know the strength of your presence.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen CONFESSIONS WEEKEND Saturday: After 10am Mass; 5.45pm – 6.25pm Sunday: 10.30am – 10.50am WEEKDAYS Monday : 6.30pm – 6.55pm Tuesday : 8.10am – 8.30am Thursday : 9.30am – 09.50am MASS TIMES SUNDAYS Vigil: 6.30pm Sunday: 09.00am; 11.00am; 12.15pm WEEKDAYS Monday – Friday: 7.45am Monday: 7.00pm Tuesday – Saturday: 10.00am DEVOTIONS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursday: 08.00 – 09.55am 10.30am – 12 noon ROSARY Before 10am Mass DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET After 10am Mass Culmoe http://culmoreparish.com

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SAFEGUARDING NOTICE – We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone in our parishes.

If you have any concerns regarding the safeguarding of children or adults in need of protection within the Church, please contact Marie O’Kane, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person, on 07596 500793; or

email

marie.okane@derrydiocese.org

IN MEMORIAM

We pray for the happy repose of the souls of: Michael McLaughlin; Roseann McC allion; Mary Coyle; Grace Doherty; Tommy Mitchell; Emily Oakley; Rose Coyle; Rosaline Gillen; Eamonn Gillen and Siobhan McEleney.

COLLECTION - Last Sunday’s Collection amounted to £3,365.00. Thank you for your generosity.

COLUMBAN YOUNG ADULTS – for those aged 18-35, who are seeking a community of like-minded young adults who have Christ at the centre of their lives.

The next gathering will take place on

Thursday 19th November, 7pm, in our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, Derry.

Bishop Donal McKeown will lead a holy hour and meditation, followed by pizza and refreshments in the Conference Room.

New members always welcome! For further information contact: columbanyoungadults@gmail.com or follow us on social media.

STEELSTOWN BRIAN ÓGS SENIOR LADIES – Good luck to Steelstown Brian Ógs senior ladies in the Ulster Senior Club Championship semi-final today,

Sunday 1 November. BIBLE ALIVE RENEWAL REMINDER - The Parish order of Bible Alive is due for renewal in November.

Bible Alive is a monthly booklet which provides commentary and reflection the readings used at Mass each day plus articles relating to scripture, prayer and life.

If you wish to order Bible Alive for the next year, please contact the Sacristan.

Cost is £30 per year or £3 per month. If paying by cheque, please make payable to:‘Our Lady of Lourdes Church’. MINSTRY TO THE SICK – If you would be willing to visit and pray with the sick in the nursing homes here in Steelstown and Culmore Parishes, please contact the Parish Office with your details.

THE PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP - Holy Family Chapel, Ballymagroarty, will take place on

Tuesday 3 November. Starting with Rosary at 6.45pm before Mass and will finish with a blessing with a first class relic of St. Pio, after the Novena.

MATT TALBOT PRAYER SOCIETY - Monthly Mass on

Monday 2 November at 7.30pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry.

Everyone is welcome: Mass is offered for enrolled membe rs of the society and their families.

Anyone dealing with addiction either personally or within their families is encouraged to attend.

Spiritual Packs for the Protection of family homes from Drugs will be distributed a fter Mass.

To enrol yourself or someone else please

email

vita@matttalbotprayersociety.com . CRAFT FAIR - Carnhill Community Centre, (thewee grey hut), are holding a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday the 7 November 2026. 11am.-3pm. £1 admission, children under 11 are free.

Please su pport your local craftworkers.

POPE’S INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER - For the proper use of wealth.

Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.

REMEMBERING OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED 1 NOVEMBER THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

Sunday 1 Nov is the Feast of All Saints.

Mass times are 9am, 11am and 12.15pm.

MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER ALL SOULS DAY

Monday 2 Nov is All Souls Day.

Mass times are 7.45am, 10am and 7pm. Parishioners and friends who have died since November last year will have a s pecial place in our prayer on

Monday 16th November. Their names will be read out at the 7pm Mass on

Monday 16th. During this Mass, the names of those who died in the past year will be called out, and a member of each fa mily will be invited to bring forward a candle for their loved one.

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Parish of Dunboe, Macosquin and Aghadowey

Sunday 25th October 2026 Year A Psalter Week Rev Neil Farren PP. Chapelfield, 59 Laurel Hill Road, Coleraine BT51 3PY Tele: 028 7034 3130

Parish Secretary: Clare White at Chapelfield Office hours This week:

Monday 26th October – OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday 27th October – OFFICE CLOSED

Thursday 29th October – OFFICE CLOSED Parish

Email

cpdma@btinternet.com Parish Website: www.dmaparish.com SVP Helpline:

Tel

07752017340

Safeguarding Officer: Mrs Bernadette Eastwood Emergency Calls: Father Neil Farren - 07710860966

Age Concern Tele 02870357966

Good morning, Causeway For elderly and vulnerable people. Tele 02870558005

Lifeline Crisis Response Helpline 0808 808 8000

North Coast Community Transport Tele 02870321234

Samaritans Tele 116123 St Vincent de Paul Tele 07752017340

Wave Trauma Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing Tele 0282766990

Women’s Aid Tele 02870356 Onus – Men & Women affected by domestic or sexual abuse in NI – 0808 802 1414 (Freephone 24hr)

Anniversaries

John McGill ( Anniversary Mass

Tues 27th Oct St Johns ), Kevin Greene, Paddy Donnelly (Anniversary Mass

Sunday 25th 11am), Hugh Miller, Jim McQuade, Freda & Geoff Dudgen.

Parish Collections 17th & 18th October 2026 St Johns Aghadowey Dunboe Weekly: £744.68 £210.50 £140.00 Loose: £294.97 £20.15 £25.60 Total: £1435.90 Masses - week commencing 26th October Church St Johns Dunboe Aghadowey Monday 10am Tuesday 10am Wednesday 7pm Thursday 10am 12pm Friday 10am Saturday 6pm 7.30pm Sunday Feast of All Saints 11am 9.45am Dunboe Reader/ Offertory Rota

Saturday 24th October – Ann / Offertory – Seamus & Linda

Saturday 31st October – Brenda / Offertory – Alice & Michael

Saturday 7th November – Catherine / Offertory – Martin & Philomena Dunboe Eucharistic Minister Rota

Saturday 24th October – Maggie

Saturday 31st October – Vincent

Saturday 7th November – Linda

Saturday 14th November – Karen Dunboe Cleaning & Flowers Rota November - Catherine McNally St Johns Eucharistic Minister

Saturday 31st – Sharon Boorman

Sunday 1st November – Liam McLaughlin St Johns Minister of the Word November Vigil: Nuala

Sunday Mass

Anita Aghadowey Offertory

Sunday 25th October – Kathleen & Eva McBride

Sunday 1st November – Bill & Eilish

Sunday 8th November – Christopher & Kathleen Owens

Sunday 15th November – Paddy & Violet Dempsey Aghadowey Cleaning rota November - Ava Clarke & Lauren Gibson ARK (Aghadowey Rural Kinship)

Monday 26th October at 8pm in the Brown Trout Inn. “Stories of the Local People at Home and Abroad “ Speaker: Ms. Fiona Pegrum QG Family Historian.

Admission £8 including supper. Members £5. Everyone very Welcome.

Choir Director: St Eugene’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Derry, 10 hours per week: St Eugene’s Cathedral is recruiting for an experienced choir director to lead and manage all aspects of the cathedral choir.

They will ensure that the music enhances worship services and aligns with the church’s liturgical themes.

For a job description and application pack, tel (028) 7126 2302 or

email

Thursday 12 November 2026. Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We welcome applications from all men and women and from members of all communities.

ACCORD DERRY MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES January 2027 to March 2027 are now online for booking.

The courses can be booked on the website at www.accordni.com JANUARY 29TH/30TH 2027 FEBRUARY 19TH/20TH 2027 MARCH 19TH/20TH 2027. Email; derry@accordni.com . Web; www.accordni.com SMA Fathers Annual Subscription Envelopes for the SMA Fathers annual subscription will be left at the back of Our Lady of the Assumption chapel Aghadowey for your donation.

Many thanks, Karen Hanna and Maura Creelman All Saints Day Pilgrim Walk On

Sunday 1st November . From the Convent steps to St Patricks Holy well (Tubber Patrick).

Meeting at 3pm and walking up the steps along the Convent walk towards Portstewart Strand, just before the Strand on the brow of the hill, is St Patricks Well.

All are welcome to join us! Parish Draw - October £500 – Fr Frank Moloney £100 – Vera Law £100 – Winifred Gribbon £100 – Patrick Dempsey £50 – Sheila McGonigle £50 – Kathleen Connolly £50 – Sean Kelly Congratulations to all our winners!

We Pray St Paul reminds the Thessalonians that it was ".with the joy of the Holy Spirit that [they] took to the Gospel.

We pray for the future priests of our diocese that they will feel the joy that comes from the Spirit of God as they read, live, and preach the Good News of God's love.

SVP Senior Citizens Night out St John’s SVP Conference is hosting a ‘Senior Citizen Night Out’ for St John’s Parish at the Lodge Hotel on

Monday 16 November at 6pm. The evening begins with a free draw, followed by a two-course meal and music by Henry Gaile & Bernadette Quinn.

Tickets for a second draw will be sold after the meal.

Places are limited. To reserve yours, you must book and make a minimum donation of £10. Payment is due by

Wednesday 11th November. Leave your name, contact number and donation in the sacristy at St John’s to book, or contact Anne on 07789306587 . Bookings close on

Wednesday 11th November. Sick Visitation Monday – Dunboe & Articlave area Thursday Aghadowey RISE & SHINE TRUST - Group 110 (Derry) Do you know a young person who would benefit from a week of friendship, fun, faith and unforgettable memories in Lourdes?

Rise & Shine Trust brings children (11+) and young adults with additional needs on a week-long pilgrimage holiday to Lourdes each Easter.

The trip is free for our guests as our volunteers fundraise for it.

For more information, and to apply, please see www.riseandshine.ie . Save The Date………

Sunday 13th December , our Annual Carol Service in St Mary’s Church , followed by our annual Bazaar, cake sale and December draw.

More details to follow in due course! Christmas Wreath Making Save the Date, for our Christmas Wreath Making Class in Aghadowey Hall

Wednesday 16th December at 7.00pm . Message to book your place 07746618857 . DMA Parish (Claudy area) https://dmaparish.com

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REV THOMAS CANNING, Tel 028 82831 225

OFFICE FOR THE PASTORAL AREA: Parochial House, 16 Castlefin Road, Castlederg, BT81 7BT.

Tel

028 816 71393

Email

dlp@derrydiocese.org SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK: DAY AGHYARAN ARDSTRAW WEST & CASTLEDERG DRUMQUIN

Monday 2 Nov: All Souls Day Mass, 10.00am Mass, Castlederg: 7.30pm: remembering those who have died in the past year. Mass, 10.00am Rosary, at Grotto: 8.00pm

Tuesday 3 Nov Mass, 10.00am Rosary, 10.00am

Wednesday 4 Nov Liturgy of Word with Holy Communion: 10.00am Castlederg: Liturgy of the Word, with Holy Communion: 10.00am Mass, 10.00am

Thursday 5 Nov Mass, 10.00am, followed by Adoration until 12.00noon Mass, 7.30pm: remembering deceased members of Legion of Mary, Pioneers and SVP

Friday 6 Nov Mass, 7.30pm: remembering those who have died in the past year. Mass, Castlederg: 10.00am (No Adoration on

Fri 6 November)

Saturday 7 Nov Vigil Mass, 7.30pm: Induction Mass of Fr McDermott Vigil Mass, Castlederg, 6.15pm Vigil Mass: 5.00pm: remembering those who have died in the past year.

Sunday 8 Nov Mass on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday Mass: Dregish, 9.30am and Drumnabey,12.30pm: remembering those who have died in the past year.

Everyone is welcome to attend this Mass.

We welcome Bishop Router to Aghyaran for t he first time.

There will be tea in the GAA Centre for everyone afterwards, and a chance to meet with Fr McDermott and Bishop Router.

Drumquin https://drumquinparish.com

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AN EVENING OF APPRECIATION FOR FR PAUL: An Evening of Appreciation for Fr Paul Fraser is being organised for

Friday 20 November, in St Patrick’s Hall, Castlederg, at 7.30pm. Everyone is warmly invited to attend this special occasion as we come together to show our gratitude and appreciation for Fr Paul.

To help mark the occasion, donation envelopes will be distributed in all our churches this weekend and next weekend.

We kindly ask that all envelopes be returned for collection at our Masses on the weekend of 14/15 November.

Thank you very much for your generosity and support.

As always, thank you to the team who helped on the day, the promoters and all who take part i n the draw.

Returns for November’s draw should be made to the Parochial House on

Thursday 19 November between 6 .00 and 7.30pm. The next draw will take place on

Sunday 29 November. There are just a few tickets left – if you’re not it, you can’t win!

ARDSTRAW WEST / C’DERG: Brendan Lennon, Crewe; Michael Harper, Castlefin Rd; Evelyn Baxter, Castlefin Park.

A candle in remembrance of each of those who have died will be lit: CASTLEDERG:

AGHYARAN:

Friday 6 November, 7.30pm, remembering: Noel Doherty, Ellen Lynch, Peter Moss, Madge McNamee, Danny Gallen, Danny O'Donnell, Don Browne. DRUMQUIN:

DREGISH:

Sunday 8 November, 9.30am, remembering Kay Nugent. DRUMNABEY:

Sunday 8 November, 12.30pm, remembering: Hannah Devine, Terry Logue, Brendan (Bo) Lennon.

Families who have been bereaved in the past year are asked to check that the of their loved one has been included above.

If you have any query, please contact the Parish Office.

PASTORAL VISITATION OF THE HOUSEBOUND will take place this week as follows: Dregish –

Monday 2 November , commencing at 10.45am - Fr Thomas; Drumquin Rural Area –

Thursday 5 November - Tattysallagh Road, Dooish Road, Glen Road, Braden Road Drumscraw Road, commencing at 11.00am - Fr. Thomas.

ALL SAINTS DAY QUIZ: The P7 class in St Caireall's PS have created a wonderful fact file on Saints; also, a short Quiz is available at the back of the church.

Entry £1, with proceeds going to church funds.

Please support! DREGISH BAZAAR:

Sun 29 Nov, 7.00 – 9.00pm. Collectors will call at houses.

Prizes/donations can also be brought to the hall after Mass on 8, 15 and 22 Nov.

Your support for this parish fundraising even t will be greatly appreciated.

BOOK LAUNCH: St Eugene's Hall, Dregish, on

Fri 13 Nov, at 7.30pm; refreshments served.

Thanks to NLH Fund and Rapid for their support.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CIARAN O’LOUGHLIN on completing his 14th Dublin Marathon for MS Society, in 3hours 35mins.

For anyone who would still like to sponsor Ciaran, there are sponsor sheets av ailable in shops in Castlederg.

Please keep in your prayer the priests of the diocese who are taking up new appointmen ts this weekend.

St John Vianney, pray for all.

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Parish Draw for November The Parish Draw takes place on

Tuesday 3rd November at 8.00pm. Promoters are asked to please make their returns on Tuesday from 7.30pm Draw Cards for 2027 will be available for collection at the draw, any prom oters who are unable to collect their cards can contact a member of the draw c ommittee, or the parish office.

The option to pay by card is available for those who wish this year.

St Joseph’s Hall

Mon 4.30 pm - Groogan O’ Doherty School of Dancing.

Tues 2.30 - 4.30pm - Colmcille Club.

Tues 8.30pm – Bingo.

Wed 5.45 pm - Baxter School of Dancing

Thurs 8.00pm - Bowls.

Sat 2.00pm - Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing Booking forms and hall rates are available to download at www.drumraghparish.com/st.joseph’s hall Marys Meals Coffee Morning Strathroy Community Centre

Sat 28th November 11am to 1.30pm Contact Pauline 07922868753

SHRINES OF FRANCE PILGRIMAGE Fully Escorted Pilgrimage LISIEUX, RUEDUBAC, NEVERS, PARIS, ROCAMADOUR and LOURDES 11th – 18th June 2027 7 Nights flying from Dublin to Paris/Lourdes to Dublin Including visits to the home of the Miraculous Medal, and se the incorrupt body’s of St Catherine Laboure and St Bernadette.

In Paris visit Sacre-Coeur. Visit the Lourdes, plus much more.

Comprehensive Trave l insurance is EXTRA £35.00 COST £1,200 PER PERSON SHARING SEATS ARE LIMITED Single room supplement is £345.00 EXTRA Spiritual Director: Fr Joe McGuigan £250.00 deposit secures aseat!

For further details contact: Jean Reynolds 07729 402311 : jeanre ynolds@hotmail.co.uk Dublin Gospel Choir – Live at Sacred Heart Church Join us on

Sunday 29th November 6.30pm for a magical evening of music!

From traditional hymns with a modern flair to soulful gospel classics and festive favourites.

An evening not to be missed. Featuring local Primary Schools Tickets £20 available from Top News, Parish Office or online at - www.eventbrite.co.uk (search Dublin Gospel Choir) Limited tickets available.

Unreserved seating Proudly hosted by Droim Ratha Na Sairsealaigh in association with Sacred Heart Church and its Reviving Omagh’s Sacred Stories Heritage Project Parish of Drumragh Sacred Heart Church, Omagh St Mary’s Church, Drumragh 1st November 2026 Feast of All Saints REMEMBERING OUR DEAD The Annual Parish Memorial for those who have died throughout the year will take place at the 7.30pm evening Mass on

Thursday 12th November . As a Parish Community we will remember all who have died or were laid to rest in our Parish from 1st October 2025. The names o f the deceased will be read out and a candle lit for each one in their memory.

We offer our prayerful solidarity and support to the bereaved and invite you to join us for Mass on this evening.

Please share this invitation as widely as possible.

A Book of Remembrance will be available for you to enter the names of your beloved who have died elsewhere.

They will be prayed for at daily Mass throughout the month of November. “It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead” “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine on them for ever.”

Mass Times

for All Souls Day

Monday 2nd November St Mary’s, Drumragh 10.00am St Mary’s, Killyclogher 10.00am Sacred Heart 7.30pm Christ the King, Strathroy 7.30pm With joyful hearts, we welcome Bishop Michael Router and our new Parish Priest Fr Paul Fraser to our parish this weekend.

As we thank God for the gift of our priests, let us pray that He may bless the m with wisdom, strength, good health, and a deep love for the people they serve.

A Litany of Remembrance At the rising of the sun and at its going down We remember them.

At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter We remember them At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring We remember them At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer We remember them At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn We remember them.

At the beginning of the year and when it ends We remember them.

When we are weary and in need of strength We remember them.

When we are lost and sick at heart We remember them.

When we have joy, we crave to share We remember them.

When we have decisions that are difficult to make We remember them.

When we have achievements that are based on theirs, We remember them.

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Mass Intentions Sacred Heart Church

Thursday 5th November 7.30pm Joe McGee – Month Mind

Saturday 7th November 5.30pm Patrick Quinn – 11th Anniversary

Sunday 8th November 12.30pm Aidan O’Doherty – Month Mind Deaths – We pray for Anne McPhillips, Orchard Terrace, Frances McAnea, formerly Cannondale Vocations For the future priests of our diocese, the men who will preach the Good News of the Beatitudes (today's Gospel) - the happiness that comes from persevering in faith, and trusting in the goodness and mercy of Almighty God through the ups and downs of life.

Eucharistic Ministers will bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound next

Sunday 8th November Omagh Charismatic Prayer Group Day of Prayer and Healing - Speaker: Fr John Keane Theme ‘People of God’s’ delight

Saturday 15th November. Silve rbirch Hotel, BT79 7DH. Registration 9.30am Holy Mass & Healing Service in af ternoon. £40 includes coffee and lunch. Booking by

Sunday 1st November (essential for catering purposes) Please include any dietary Requirements Contact Evelyn 0787 6 411435

Or Kathleen 07596 609041

They will ensure that t he music enhances worship services and aligns with the church’s liturgical themes . For a job description and application pack, Tel (028) 7126 2302 or

email

Thursday 12 November 2026. Derry Diocesan Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We welcome applications from all men and women and from members of all communities.

The following names have been added to the list of Deceased Membe rs of the Derry Diocesan Society Louise Rodgers Denis Mills Charlie Con nolly Brenda Drumm Tomas Urniezius Ryan Gormley Patricia Ann Daly Carrie Anne Browne Aileen McKernan Kathleen Trainor Violetta Sobolewska We pray that all who sleep in Christ find in your presence, light, happiness and peace.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ENROLMENT EVENING Parents/Guardians who would like their child to receive the Sacramen ts must register with the parish.

There will be an Enrolment Evening for First Holy Communion on

Tuesday 10th November at 7pm in Sacred Heart Church . It is essential that parents/guardians attend, along with their child.

Registration Forms must be brought to the Church on the Enrolment Evening.

On the 15th November at 2pm in St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast we wil l be hosting one of our Saying Goodbye Services and as this is the most local service to you this year we wanted to share this information with you.

So, who is the service for? Anyone who has either personally lost a baby at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in early years, or who has been affected by family members' or friends' loss.

Whether the loss was recent or 80 years ago, everyone is we lcome to attend.

We have also extended the services, and gladly welcome anyone who is grieving the fact that they haven't had children.

This may be due to circumsta nce, infertility, or for other reasons - but all are welcome.

Babies and children are also invited to come with their families, as the Saying Goodbye service is truly a family event for all.

We know that as 1 in 4 women suffer miscarriage and ba by loss, you will have contact with a significant number of people who have either personally suffered baby loss, or who have a partner or family member that has, so we wanted to ask i f you would help us in promoting the service.

To read more on the charity, please see the Saying Goodbye website, which you can find at: www.sayinggoodbye.org Mass & Confession Times Sacred Heart, Omagh 5.30pm Saturday Vigil , 10.00am & 12.30pm St. Mary’s, Drumragh 10.30am

Mass schedule

for the Cappagh Parish Churches Christ the King, Strathroy 12noon St Mary’s Killyclogher 6.30pm* Saturday Vigil 9.00am, 11.15am The vigil Mass at 6.30pm has been temporarily moved to Killyclogher owing to disruption caused by Roadworks at Strathroy/Gortin Road

Weekday Mass

Times unless otherwise announced Sacred Heart 10.00am Mon-Sat 7.30pm Thursday Eucharistic Adoration Thursday after the 10.00am Mass until 6.45pm Confessions unless otherwise announced Sacred Heart Saturdays after the 10.00am Mass St Mary’s K’clogher

Saturday 5.30pm – 6.20pm (During roadworks temporarily) St Mary’s Killyclogher Saturdays after the 10.00am Mass

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SUNDAY MASS

TIMES Sat. 4.30 pm. - Gortnaghey Sat. 6.00 pm. - Dungiven Sun. 9.00 am. - Dungiven Sun. 10.15 am. - Drumsurn Sun. 11.30 am. - Dungiven FEAST OF ALL SAINTS -

SUNDAY 1ST NOV. ALL SOULS –

MONDAY 2ND NOV.

WEEKDAY MASS

TIMES St. Patrick’s: Mon., Tues. & Wed. 10.00 am.

Thursday 7.00 pm.

Friday 10.00 am. FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS For Cathal Moore on

Sunday 8th Nov. at 11.30 am Mass in St. Patrick’s.

CONFESSIONS: Will take place in St. Patrick’s at 11.00 am. on Saturday.

THE ROSARY: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 9.30 am. in St. Patrick’s.

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION: £3,188 Thank you to all who contributed.

BAPTISM – We welcome into our Christian Community: Arlo Dallas, Finvola Park, Charlie Gerard McClay, Priory Road and Charlie Ian McIlmoyle, Drumsurn Road.

BAPTISM - Godparents must be over 16 years of age, one male and one female and a practicing Catholic.

Baptisms will take place in St. Patrick’s Church at 3.00 pm. Two weeks’ notice must be given for all Baptism bookings.

The Baptism Course : Places must be booked through the Parish Office . Next Course:

Wednesday 4th November at 7.30 pm. in the Committee Room.

PARISH REQUIEM Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, on Mon. 2nd Nov. at 7.00 pm . This Mass is in remembrance of all those who have died from November 2025. Everyone is welcome to come and pray for members of their families who have passed away in our Parish over the years.

THANK YOU Vocations Society of St. Joseph would like to extend a very warm thank you to all who came to our Coffee Morning.

We raised £640 at the event and received further donations of £570, bringing our total to £1,210. Thank you to all who donated and continue to donate.

Do not forget to pray for Priests. A meeting of Vocations Society of St. Joseph will take place on Tues. 3rd Nov. in the committee room after 10.00 am. Mass.

If there is a funeral it will be moved to

Wednesday 4th Nov. TRAINING FOR MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Fr. Sweeney will be conducting training in St. Patrick's Church on Mon. 9th Nov. at 8.00 pm. for all Ministers of Holy Communion and Ministers taking Holy Communion to the Sick . It is very important that all ministers attend this training.

WEDDING BELLS - We congratulate Orla Moore & Sean Curran on the occasion of their marriage on the 23rd October 2026. HELPLINE 079 2792 992

FR. SWEENEY – WILL VISIT THE SICK ON

THURSDAY 5TH &

FRIDAY 6TH NOV. (Starting in the Town area on Thursday.

Drumsurn and Gortnaghey on Friday). VOCATIONS For the future priests of our diocese, the men who will preach the Good News of the Beatitudes (today's Gospel) - the happiness that comes from persevering in faith, and trusting in the goodness and mercy of Almighty God through the ups and downs of life.

There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood, in Derry, on Sun. 8th Nov., beginning at 4.00 pm. For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan, at pgoh2111@gmail.com or by calling (028) 79386259. MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR NOVEMBER ST. PATRICK’S:

Saturday 6.00 pm. Glenda McCloskey & James McClarey

Sunday 9.00 am. Rory McGilligan & Nuala McAreavey

Sunday 11.30 am. Celine McKenna & Martina McNicholl . READERS FOR NOVEMBER ST. PATRICK’S

Saturday 6.00 pm. – Maria McLaughlin

Sunday 9.00 am. – Geraldine Brolly

Sunday 11.30 am. – Cora O’Kane KEVIN . Lotto no’s: 14, 17, 25 & 26. Lucky dip: Eoin Smyth. Jackpot: £2,375.

Bingo: Fridays 8.00 pm. in Wanes World ROSARY ON THE BEACH Today

Sunday 1st November at 3.00 pm. on Lisfannon Beach.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2027 Fr. Gerry will be leading another pilgrimage to Lourdes next year.

Dates :

Tuesday 10th August –

Sunday 15th August 2027 (5 nights). Flight times are to be confirmed.

Cost: £975 per person sharing Single Supplement: £40 per night.

Travel Insurance : Pilgrims may arrange their own travel insurance.

Travel insurance is mandatory for the pilgrimage, anyone arranging their own insurance must provide details of their policy as proof of cover at the time of booking.

Pilgrims may prefer to purchase travel insurance through Joe Walsh Tours at the following prices: Ages 3–17: £35 Ages 18–50: £49 Ages 51–65: £69 Ages 66–79: £89 Ages 80–90: £129 *Early Booking Discount: A discount of £100 per person is available for those who pay the full balance by 15th November 2026 . Deposit: £200 per person, plus the cost of insurance if you choose to take insurance through Joe Walsh Tours.

For further information or to book your place, please contact Mary on 07719968862 . MATT TALBOT PRAYER SOCIETY Monthly Mass on

Monday 2nd November at 7.30 pm. in St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry.

Everyone is welcome: Mass is offered for enrolled members of the society and their families.

Anyone dealing with addiction either personally or within their families is encouraged to attend.

Spiritual Packs for the Protection of family homes from Drugs will be distributed after Mass.

To enrol yourself or someone else please

email

vita@matttalbotprayersociety.com 1st November 2026 Dungiven Parish Bulletin No 1867 Fr. Gerard Sweeney

Tel

777 41219. Parish Office

Tel

777 40702. Email address dungivenparish@derrydiocese.org Parish Website https://www.parishofdungiven.com Dungiven https://parishofdungiven.com

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Solemnity of All Saints (Year A) Errigal Parish News - Sunday 1st November 2026

Weekday Masses

St. Mary’s Church: Monday at 7am. First Friday at 10am. St. Joseph’s Church: - Tuesday & Wednesday at 10am. St. Mary’s Church - (Vigil):

Anniversary Mass - Anniversary Mass - For Eileen O’Kane on

Sunday 1st November at 10am.

Anniversary Mass - For Katie Mullan on

Saturday 7th November at 6pm. Memorial Mass - For Forgotten Children on

Sunday 8th November at 10am. ……………………………………………………… St. Joseph’s Church - (Vigil) - Anniversary Mass:

Anniversary Mass: Saturday Vigil Mass 6pm - St. Mary’s Church in November.

Eucharistic Adoration: - Adoration on Monday after morning Mass. …………………………………………………………. November - Annual Masses for the Deceased : of our parish in the past year - St. Mary’s Church -

Saturday 7th November at 6pm. St. Joseph’s Church -

Sunday 8th November at 11.30am. A candle ceremony will be part of the Mass, and a family member of the deceased is invited to come forth and light a candle in remembrance of their loved one, which they can collect in the sacristy after Mass.

Please nominate a family member to participate in the candle ceremony.

The names of the deceased of our parish will be displayed in each church during the month of November.

Plenary Indulgence: Is applicable from the 1st to the 8th November, for the faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the deceased and the Holy Souls.

Sick Visitation: Fr. Crowley will attend the sick in his care on Thursday in the morning in Glenullin and the afternoon in Ballerin/Garvagh.

Errigal Youth Group: Parish Gift (Growing in Faith Together) - Grow closer to God, connect with friends, get involved in your community and discover your gifts!

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directly after the Vigil Mass in November - Ballerin Errigal Hall (November).

Registration available in QR code available in community apps.

Confirmation Candidates Gathering Dates: The autumn gathering of the Confirmation classes (P7’s) from both local schools will take place on -

Tuesday 3rd November - (St. Mary’s Church/Errigal Hall)

Tuesday 24th November (Provisional Date) - (Glenullin Community Centre).

Each evening from 7pm - 8.30pm. Parental consent forms will be required for those who gather it will be obtained via each school.

Diocesan Appointments - In recent weeks Bishop Router announced new Diocesan appointments effective this weekend.

I therefore take this opportunity to thank Fr. Chris sincerely for his work both in the parish of Kilrea & Desertohill and Errigal over the past four years.

His endearing personality enabled him to get to know many people in a short period of time.

His good humour and generosity of time have brought many blessings to many people serving our parish communities.

As he begins a new phase of his life as Parish Priest in the West Tyrone Pastoral Area.

He and Kobe (thepet dog) will take up residence in Castlederg

Parochial House

this weekend. Fr. Chris brings many gifts to his ministry and, in giving generously of himself to serving the people entrusted to his care, I know that you have enjoyed his support and encouragement of you all.

We wish Fr. Chris every blessing and good wishes as he begins his new ministry in West Tyrone - near to his family home in Leckpatrick.

A Farewell Function will take place in the Marian Hall on

Friday 27th November at 7.30pm. (More information will follow).

Fr. Crowley A Warm Welcome to Fr James Devine.

We are delighted to extend a very warm welcome to Fr James Devine, who has been appointed to serve in Kilrea & Desertohill, Errigal and Granaghan.

Note from Fr. James - Thank you all for welcoming me to the parishes this weekend.

My name is Fr James Devine, and I grew up in the Waterside area of Derry.

I was ordained to the priesthood on the 8th December 2013, in St Columba's Church, Long Tower, Derry.

I have four siblings: three older brothers and one younger sister.

As a priest, I have served in the parishes of Limavady and Holy Family, Ballymagroarty, with a three-year stint in the USA with the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception between these two appointments.

My most recent appointment has been in the parish of Greencastle, Co. Tyrone, where I had three very happy and fruitful years.

I look forward to joining you all in the parishes of Granaghan, Kilrea and Desertoghill, and Errigal, and pray that I can be a faithful priest for you, along with Fr Crowley.

We wish Fr James every blessing as he begins his ministry among us.

Let us keep him in our prayers and give him our wholehearted support, not only through our words of welcome, but through our presence, our encouragement and our active participation in the life and mission of the parishes in this area in which he will serve.

Fr. Crowley Parish Safeguarding: Vetting process will take place on the first Saturday of every month after the Vigil Mass.

This will be to re-vet all existing volunteers as a new requirement from the Diocese.

If you are over 18 and volunteer as a Sacristan /Choir leader /Children’s Liturgy helper or Baptism Group helper for the parish please attend a meeting, on

Saturday 7th

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November in Ballerin Parochial House 6:45pm-7:45pm, at your convenience.

Please bring 3 forms of ID with you to the meeting for verification purposes.

These will be scanned for parish records.

NB: Most of the Youth ministry volunteers have been recently vetted and therefore do not need to attend.

Mass Cards (pre-signed): Signed Mass cards for all occasions are available in the side porch of St. Mary’s Church as requested by parishioners.

A suggested donation of £5 is requested with the name of the recipient in a brown envelope included.

Please put the brown envelope in the St. Vincent de Paul box, where it will be retrieved and the monies and Mass intention will be offered locally or by another priest. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) available after the Vigil Mass on request. Errigal SVP: Could You Spare a Little Time to Help Others?

This is a wonderful opportunity to put your faith into action, give something back to our community, and make a real difference to the lives of local individuals and families who are struggling.

No previous experience is necessary. You will be warmly welcomed and fully supported by our local SVP Volunteers, with guidance and training provided.

If you would like to find out more, please contact us on 07563595868 . We'd be delighted to hear from you.

For more details, please see https://www.svp.ie/northern-ireland/Could You Help Share the True Spirit of Christmas?

Each year, volunteers in parishes across the north of Ireland set up a small stall after Masses to sell Trócaire’s Gifts of Change - meaningful gifts that make a real difference to families living in poverty around the world.

We provide everything you need including training and support.

All we ask is a little time and a big heart.

Last Christmas, 50 parishes took part - and we’d love to grow that number even more this year!

If you would like to find out more about how you can help, please email Mark at mark.mcmahon@trocaire.org or call 028 9080 8030 . St. Mary’s - November Altar Society: Clare Mullan, Carol Mullan, and Roisin McGilligan.

St. Mary’s - November Collectors - (Vigil) Ann O’Neill & Bernie McGilligan. (Sunday) Seamus O’Kane & Charlie O’Kane.

St. Joseph’s - November Altar Society: Donna Bradley, Anne McCloskey, & Mary Kate McLaughlin.

St. Joseph’s - November Counters: Eileen & Sonia McLaughlin, Emma Niblock.

St. Joseph’s November Collectors: (Sunday) Criostal McNicholl, Danny McGoldrick, & Paul McGowan.

Errigal: Through Our Eyes - Summer Youth Photography Project : Starting

Monday 6th July, all young people under 18 are invited to join Errigal: Through Our Eyes, a summer photography project.

The theme is “See what matters. See where God is.” This will celebrate the beauty, faith, kindness, and everyday life of our parish.

Pick up an entry form, then send up to three photos taken within the parish boundaries and a short reflection to the parish email (with parent/guardian consent for under-16s).

There are 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes in both Primary and Secondary categories, with certificates for everyone.

Update Deadline - Please note that the closing date for entries has been postponed until the end of September.

We warmly encourage all our young people to take part and share their photographs and reflections.

More details will follow soon.

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Gift Aid/Census Cards: Can we please request the return of Gift Aid and Census cards recently circulated so that parish records can be updated during the summer months.

Rosary and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Will continue the first Monday of each month.

St. Joseph’s Church - 7.30pm. Monday Adoration Adorers: We request if you are available on Monday from after the morning Mass to participate in the rota for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament which takes place until 2.30pm. If interested, please leave your name/contact number in the sacristy and we will follow up.

Parish Collections - Thank you. 183 boxes of envelopes in circulation.

Returns (Pink/Yellow - 95 White - 68) St. Mary's - Parish: £505 Renovation: £165 St. Joseph's - Parish: £345 Renovation: £390 Ballerin GAA Lotto: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot.

The numbers are 11, 15, 19, 24. Jackpot is £4300. Lucky Dip Winner £50 - Breda O’Kane.

Glenullin GAA Lotto: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot.

The numbers are 5, 24, 26, and 29. Jackpot £10,000. £25 winners - Mark McLaughlin, Katie O’ Kane, Christina McKinney, and Majella McCloskey.

Readers & Eucharistic Ministers St. Mary’s Church - Church Readers - 7th/8th November Saturday Vigil - Ann O’Neill.

Sunday Morning - Aileen Mullan. If anyone is interested in becoming a Reader in St. Mary’s Church, please gave your name to Fr. Crowley training will be provided.

Eucharistic Ministers - 7th/8th November Saturday Vigil - Louise Mullan & Corey Bradley.

Sunday Morning - Martina Bradley & Gillian O’Neill. . Readers & Eucharistic Ministers St. Joseph’s Church - Church Readers - 7th/8th November Saturday Vigil - Sunday Morning - Anne McNicholl.

If anyone is interested in becoming a Reader in St. Joseph’s Church, please gave your name to Fr. Crowley or Mairead McNicholl (Lector Co-Ordinator), training will be provided.

Eucharistic Ministers - 7th/8th November Saturday Vigil - Sunday Morning - Clare Mullan & Meabh Close.

Feasts during the Week: Sunday - All Saints: ‘The ultimate object of veneration of the Saints is the glory of God and the sanctification of humanity by conforming one’s life fully to the divine will and by imitating the virtue of those who were pre-existent disciples of the Lord.

Tuesday - All Souls: ‘Indeed the church in its pilgrim members, from the very earliest days of the Christian faith, has honoured with great respect the memory of the dead; and ‘because it is a holy and a wholesome thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from thei r sins.’ (2 Mac:12-46), she offers her suffrages for them.

These consist, primarily, in

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the celebration of the Eucharist, and prayers for the dead, alms deeds, works of mercy, and the application of indulgences to the souls of the faithful departed’. (Directory of Popular Piety and the liturgy, 251) Tuesday - St. Malachy: Was born near Armagh in 1094. He became Vicar of Ceallach, the reforming Bishop of Armagh., and he continued his work to reform as Bishop of Connor.

He founded the monastery of Mellifont and established the Canons Regular into Ireland.

In 1148 Malachy set out from Ireland to meet the Pope but died on his way at Clairvaux, where he caught fever and died in the arms of Bernard and is buried in the abbey church.

Wednesday - St. Charles Borromeo (1538 - 84): Cardinal Archbishop of Milan at the age of twenty-one, worked for reform in his diocese, drafting the Catechism of the Council of Trent.

Patron saint of catechists and seminarians.

Thursday - St. Martin de Porres (1579 – 1639): Became a Dominican lay-brother, spending his nights in prayer and penance, his days in the monastery, caring for the sick and the poor.

He is renowned for his devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.

Friday - All the Saints of Ireland: ‘In the Communion of Saints, many and varied spiritualities have been developed throughout the history of the Churches … The different schools of Christian Spirituality share in the living tradition of prayer and are essential guides for the faithful.

In their rich diversity the are refractions of the one pure light of the Holy Spirit.’ (CCC,2684) Saturday - St. Willibrord: Was born in Northumbria in 658. He entered the Benedictine Order and was sent to study, including spending twelve years, 678 - 690, at the monastery of Rath Melsigi, near Milford, Co Carlow before going, with eleven companions, to evangelise Frisia.

He established a session of Ulrecht and in 695 was ordained Archbishop of Ulrecht by Pope Serguis I. He founded a monastery of Ech ternach in Luxemburg in 700, where he died in 739. Diocesan Vocations: For the future priests of our diocese, the men who will preach the Good News of the Beatitudes (today's Gospel) - the happiness that comes from persevering in faith, and trusting in the goodness and mercy of Almighty God through the ups and downs of life.

For further information, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan, at pgoh2111@gmail.com Anniversaries: It is advisable where possible to book well in advance in the case of anniversaries.

These are arranged with a sacristan as the anniversary book is kept in the sacristy.

Also, please indicate in the Anniversary book that the Mass is booked for the stated intention - we would appreciate an acknowledgment of the booking by email if possible.

In the case of a booked Anniversary Mass please inquire of the sacristan before the Mass begins that the Mass is offered for the intention you request. Names to be added to the weekend anniversary list need to be added to the anniversary book by informing the sacristan - this can be done in advance of the date requested.

Parish Readers/Eucharistic Ministers: If you are unable to attend the schedule allocated to you, it would be much appreciated if you can get a replacement to step in for you.(It may be possible to exchange a rotation with another group member - there is also the opportunity to seek cover via the Whatsapp messaging facility if available to your group).

I also ask Readers please to conclude the readings with - 'The Word of the Lord' as directed in the Missalette, and not'This is the Word of the Lord' as stated in the Lectionary.

We have previously discussed this at our reader meetings.

Look out Leaflets . Are now available for children at the back of both churches in the parish focusing on the liturgy of the word each week.

Enjoy!

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Teach us to Pray Booklet - It can be downloaded at: https://www.derrydiocese.org/news/teach-us-to-pray.Why Sunday Matters!

The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference have published a pastoral message titled ‘ Why Sunday Matters’ - an invitation to reflect on Sunday Mass.

To access this resource and watch a four-part video series titles Sunday Mass - ‘Digging Deeper’, visit at Catholic Bishops.ie The Way.ie: Is a new digital platform set up by the Irish Bishops Conference dedicated to sharing the ‘Good News’ and the witness of the Catholic Church in Ireland.

It is intended to help people discover the faith, live the faith and pass on the faith.

It is for both seekers and followers. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Xand You Tube.

St. Joseph’s Church - A You Tube camera link is now available for services from St. Joseph's Church, Glenullin.

The link can be accessed - https://youtube.com @parishoferrigalderry . The Net: As always, it features a wide variety of news, interesting and inspiring interviews, articles, and photos from parishes across the diocese.

You can read the Diocesan newspaper on-line at: www.derrydiocese.org/news/categories/the-net . or a paper copy is available at the back of the church.

Donations welcome. Prayer for Peace in the Middle East: God of mercy and compassion of grace and reconciliation, pour your presence upon all your children in the Middle East: Jews, Muslims, Christians, Palestinians, and Israelis.

Let hatred be turned into love, fear to trust, despair to hope, oppression to freedom, occupation to liberation.

That violent encounters may be replaced by loving embraces, and peace and justice maybe experienced by all.

Amen. St. Joseph’s Church: We present a dual gauge to initiative funds in our parish for the on- going costs associated with the renovation of St. Joseph’s Church.

The gauge on the left indicates the funds we require to complete the refurbishment.

The gauge on the right reflects the loans we have received from other parishes. (Gauge also available on website and Facebook page).

Thanks - Donations to date - Current figure £235,400.00. Providing compassionate care at the end of life - To address the sensitive issue of compassionate care at the end of life, and in response to the need to inform the faithful of Catholic teaching on this important life issue that affects so many families, the Bishops of Ireland have published the pastoral letter: Freedom to Live Fully, Until Death Comes.

You are invited to read this letter and view the accompanying video Through the Valley, which offers personal testimonies by carers and people with terminal illness.

The key message of both letter and video asserts that every person possesses inherent, infinite dignity that remains intact regardless of their circumstances.

In this context, bishops strongly oppose the Oireachtas Committee’s proposal to Government to legislate for assisted suicide and call on support for healthcare workers who uphold the sanctity of life.

To read Freedom to Live Fully, Until Death Comes and to watch Through the Valley, visit the following link: https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2024/06/24/bishops-statement-on-end-of-life-carefreedom-to-live-fully-until-death-comes/

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The Catholic Communications Office of the Irish Bishops Conference: Produces a five- story weekly ezine Sharing Good News that reports on stories associated with the Bishops' Conference, activities in parishes and dioceses, and that celebrates Church life ge nerally.

If you do not currently subscribe to receiving it and you wish to subscribe to receive Sharing Good News, please register your email address on https://catholicnews.ie/newsletter/ErrigalHall Volunteers: For this hospitality to continue in the community, we need new volunteers to come forward and help in this voluntary service to the parish.

If you are interested, please contact Melinda Robinson.

If enough volunteers come forward a rota can be put in place via a Whats App group, so that the same people are not required at each function.

Errigal Hall: Parishioners who borrow items from the hall need to sign for their removal from the hall and when they are returned.

The signing book is in the kitchen of the hall.

St. Joseph’s Church: Choir Practice will take place each Tuesday at 7pm in the church.

New members from Primary 4 up are very welcome.

Any queries contact Roisin McIlvar 07841407154 . St. Mary’s Church Choir: If you are interested in joining the choir, you are welcome to attend the practice in the church on a Wednesday evening at 7pm. Or contact any choir member.

Derry Diocesan Society (DDS): In each of the parishes of the diocese Mass is offered alternating in each parish (list at the back of each church) for deceased and living members who are registered in the society.

The deceased members registered are remembered in the anniversary list for three consecutive weekends each quarter (three months).

Registration is £20 and can be given to a sacristan or Fr. Crowley - please ensure name and address of the person to be enrolled is included and whether it is for a living or deceased member.

Maternity Blessing: Expectant mothers are welcome to receive a blessing in any of the sacristies following Mass - and a prayer card for their pregnancy.

Stamps: For the missions can be left at the back of each church.

Synodal Pathway: Find attached the final versions of the National Synthesis for the Church in Ireland, which is the fruit of the recent process of listening and consultation; it is based on the syntheses produced by the 26 dioceses in Ireland, as well as those submitted by religious congregations and other interested groups.

Also attach appendix document from survivors of abuse and the Irish Bishops’ Conference Cover Letter, which have all been forwarded to the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops.

Press Release also attached. We are requ ested to bring the Report to the attention of your parishioners and to share it on your social media

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outlets. It will be a useful tool as parishes move forward on the synodal journey in the autumn.

The Report is now available on the website of the Synodal Pathway of the Church in Ireland website: www.synod.ie Parish Envelopes: Following previous discussion with the Parish Finance Committee we encourage consideration for those who use envelopes infrequently to consider the use of a standing order, (through this medium you have full control), of the donation at your disposal.

Further information is available from the parish website.

If you advance the standing order, (it can be processed on-line with your bank), or alternatively bring the completed mandate to your bank.

We request that when you are issuing your instruction to the bank, that you do so with your personal name, in doing so we can therefore identify from whom the standing order has been authorised.

It is with your authorisation that the standing order is either processed weekly or monthly.

Also, you can withdraw the mandate at your own discretion.

We would appreciate an acknowledgement of this transaction (via the parish email) when it is activated, so that we can have a copy for the parish records.

In the information forwarded we will require your address and telephone number.

Several parishioners recently have set up a standing order, however we do not know who these parishioners are because they have not provided an address.

We ask please that you follow the instructions above and email the parish to inform us who has authorised the standing order.

We request now that the boxes are delivered, if you have not previously returned or updated a parish Census card, please complete the card in the back of the box and return in the collection envelope.

Also, the Gift Aid card needs to be signed and returned if you are a taxpayer.

Those who avail of Standing Orders are also asked to complete a Census card and Gift Aid card.

These can be collected in each sacristy and returned at your convenience.

Details of Parish Accounts for Standing Orders: (Errigal Ballerin: Sort Code - 950346 - Account No. 40067059 is the No 1 a/c) Errigal Development: Sort Code - 950346 - (Account No. 90042358 is the Renovation (Errigal Glenullin : Sort Code - 950346 Account No. 90062596 is the No 1 a/c) ( Errigal Parish : Sort Code 950689 - Account No. 90083712 is the Renovation

Parish Finance

If you wish to contribute to the parish by standing order - forms can be forwarded upon request by sending an email to - errigalparish@gmail.com or they are available on the parish website.

At the end of each month, we shall include in the collection figures the amounts relating to the increase in standing orders, these figures are stated in brackets.

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Parish Census: In the recent distribution of collection envelopes, we request that at your earliest convenience you might return the census card with your family details for parish registration.

Also, the Gift Aid card needs to be updated and signed so that the parish can claim Gift Aid if you are a taxpayer, this does not affect your personal details or taxation.

If your tax circumstances change, please inform us, if you are no longer a taxpayer.

Census cards are available in each sacristy, once completed they can be returned in a sealed envelope via the collection box at the back of each church.

If you have previously registered, you do not have to do so again, unless your household occupation has changed.

Church Cleaners: Cleaners are required to join the existing monthly groups who clean each church.

The more that participate the less occasions that individuals will be required to cover.

If interested, please leave your name/contact phone number in each sacristy or alternatively give details to a sacristan.

Mass Cards/Mass Bouquets: Are available for sale at the back of each church please put the money in the candle box.

ACCORD - Counselling: If you need to speak, to an experienced couples and relationships counsellor during this time of unprecedented stress and pressure on family life, please contact 95680151. This is a free helpline service available from 9am - 8pm. Monday to Friday.

All calls charged at local rate. ACCORD DERRY: Virtual Interactive Marriage Preparation Programme (limited to 15 couples per course).

Booking now online at www.accordni.com Radio Maria Ireland: https://www.radiomaria.ie/radio-maria-ireland/ is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station with commercial-free broadcasting of Prayer, Catechesis, Music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies.

Church Safeguarding: If you have any concerns with regard to Safeguarding children or adults in need of protection within the Church please contact: Mrs Marie O’Kane (Designated Liaison Person), Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, Derry.

Tel

02871 - 362475/ 07596500793 .

Email

dlp@derrydiocese.org - or PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) 101 or Social Services

Tel

02871-314090. Parish Representatives - Tracey McGilligan and Clare Mullan.

Errigal Privacy Notice: The Diocese of Derry complies with regulations.

A privacy notice is available on the Parish Website or alternatively it is available from the Parish Office.

Live stream of Mass and Services in St. Mary’s Church and a Utube streaming in St. Joseph’s Church are available online.

Parishioners should note that the first three rows of seats are visible in St. Mary’s Church.

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Safeguarding Notice: If you have any concerns with regards to Safeguarding Children or adults in need of protection within the Church please conta ct Marie O’Kane, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) at 0044 7596500793, or at dlp@derrydiocese.org or Garda Síochána, Buncrana 074 9320540

Letterkenny HQ 074 9167100 or TUSLA Family & Child Agency 07491 02233

St Mura’s Church, Fahan (churchservices.tv/fahan)

Monday 2nd November Mass at 7pm All Souls Day

Wednesday 4th November Mass at 7pm

Friday 6th November Mass at 10am
Sunday 8th November Mass at 11:30am Steve Munro 1st Anniversary Celine Doherty 25th Anniversary Chapel Of Ease,

Thursday 5th November Mass at 10am Jim Doherty Anniversary Mass

Mass Schedule

Weekly Collection Burt €992 Inch €233 Fahan €849 Sincere Thanks fahanparish@derrydiocese.org www.fahanparish.com 1st November 2026 All Saints Fr Bradley 9363455 Fr Baker 9360151 Parish Office 9360151 (Mon-Thurs 10am-12:30pm) Adoration in St Mura’s Parish Church on Friday after the 10am Mass.

All welcome. Matt Talbot Prayer Society Monthly Mass on

Monday 2 Nov at 7.30pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry.

Everyone welcome: Mass is offered for enrolled members of the soc iety and their families.

Anyone dealing with addiction either personally or within their famili es is encouraged to attend.

Spiritual Packs for the Protection of family homes from Drugs will be distributed after Mass.

To enrol yourself or someone else

email

vita@matttalbotprayersocie ty.com The Columban Youth Adults a relatively new group for those aged 18-35 in the diocese, who are seeking a community of like-minded young adults who have Christ at the centre of their lives.

Our November event will be a Holy Hour and meditation Thur 19 Nov, 7pm at our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, Derry, delivered by recently retired Bishop Dona l McKeown.

The meditation will be followed by Solemn Benediction and then refreshments.

We are actively seeking new members - please come along and bring a friend!

For info contact columbanyoungadults@gmail.com or follow us on social media.

Men’s Rosary Saturday the 7th of November 1pm Market Square, Letterkenny . Rosary On The Coast

Sunday 1st November at 3pm in Lisfannon Beach Burt Bingo every Tuesday in St. Marys Hall, Burt at 9pm. Burt GAA Lotto 13-19-23-24-26 Kathleen McBride and Liam Friel €50 each Beginners Line Dancing Class at St Mary's Hall, Burt Thursdays 7:45pm-8:45pm. Community Care Afternoon Tea

Thursday 5th November at 3.30pm in Fahan Presbyterian Hall Thanks Paul & Oisin Bradley, Gerard Curran and Kieran Toner sincerely thank ever yone who supported their Mellon Educate fundraisers.

Their trip next week would not be possible without this extraordinary community support.

St. Aengus’ Burt (churchservices.tv/burt)

Monday 2nd November Mass at 10am All Souls Day

Saturday 7th November Mass at 6.30pm Mary McGeady Anniversary Mass James Dowds Anniversary Mass

Sunday 8th November Mass at 10.15am a Our Lady of Lourdes, Inch

Monday 2nd November Mass at 9am All Souls Day

Sunday 8th November Mass at 9am Alice Stuart 1st Anniversary Mass Privacy Notice: The Diocese of Derry complies with regulations.

A Privacy Noti ce is available on the Parish Website or by contacting The Parish Office.

Live stream and recordings of Mass and Services in St Mura’s Church and St Aengus’ are available online.

Parishioners should note that the first two rows of seats are visible online for both Churches.

Wedding Congratulations To Shauna Doherty and Matthew McDowell who were married in St Mura’s Parish Church Death Your prayers are asked for Paul McGrory, The Rockhead, Burnfoot who died recently and for his family and friends saddened by their l oss.

Throwing Open The Doors to Christ Novena This year’s Novena continues this Sunday at 7pm in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill.

For the nine Sundays before Christmas we will gather for one hour and the ce remony will comprise of the Rosary, a talk given by an invited speaker, the Novena pray er and petitions (which can be placed in a box at the door of the church), a Eucharistic Healing Ceremony and finis hing with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Once again, the theme of this year’s Novena is “Throwing Open the Doors to Christ ” – taken from the homily of Pope St John Paul at the Opening Mass of his Pontificate on 22 October 1978. The Guest speaker on the night will be Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan . All are very welcome.

Please come along, bring your families and make the most of this opportunity for prayer as we a pproach the season of Christ’s birth. “November Remember ” Pastoral Initiative With the grim statistic of there having been 150 people killed on the country’s roads so far this year (12 more than the same period last year) – 45 of these people aged under 25 and 30 aged over 65 (of the 29 pedestrians killed, 10 were over 65) – we need to redouble our efforts as road users to do what we can to make our roads safer, especially as we enter the darker and colder months.

To this end, while November is a time when we remember our dead, t his year, in an attempt to acknowledge that the life and death of each of us has its influence o n others, we would like as many people as possible to take on a pledge to use the roads with c are in November.

The details of that pledge are to be found on posters and our social media pages.

Also, this weekend, people are asked to collect a prayer card for their car to be recited each day during the month and a bottle of holy water to be sprinkled on their car and kept there.

Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan will address the Cockhill Novena on

Sunday 1 November and launch this initiative.

There will be signage placed on the roads entering our two parishes to remind us of this.

Please do your best to participate in this and support it.

Father Bradley All Souls Day Mass Times 9am Our Lady of Lourdes, Inch 10am St Aengus Church, Burt 7pm St Mura’s Church, Fahan Confessions will take place before all Masses.

Plenary Indulgence of 1-8 November A plenary indulgence, applicable to the faithful departed, can obtained by anyone who devoutly visits a church or cemetery on any day 1-8 November, and devoutly prays for the faithful departed, for Pope’s intentions, and goes to Confession and Communion around that time.

Annual Mass for The Dead The Celebration of Mass for our dead takes place on

Wednesday 18th November at 7pm in St Mura’s Church, Fahan Families who have been bereaved from November 2025 to October 2026 will be contacted in t he next couple of weeks, but there will be an opportunity for families to bring forwa rd a candle for anyone who has died.

Candles will be on sale on the night for €5. All welcome to attend.

Fr Baker will visit the sick in his care in the inch area on

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Parish of Granaghan Rev. Christopher McDermott Our parish family wel Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 09:15am The Solemnity of All Saints 1st November 2026 www.granaghanparish.com

E-mail

james.devine@derrydiocese.org

Telephone

028 7940 1236

CLG Sleacht Neil Notices: Remembrance Mass

Thursday 12th Nov 7.30pm Slaughtneil Hall.

Ladies Shopping Trip to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre: Bus Leaving from Pitch at 8am Cost £20 Contact Donna To book your seat 07518885703

Weekly Masses:

Saturday 31st October Vigil at 4pm and

Sunday 1st November at 11am For the future priests of our diocese, the men who will preach the Good News of the Beatitudes (today's Gospel) - the happiness that comes from persevering in faith, and trusting in the goodness and mercy of Almighty God through the ups and downs of life.

Fr Pat O’Hagan An Carn Evening Sewing Class -

Wednesday 4 Nov - 9 December | 7 - 9pm | £45 Set Dancing -

Wednesday 4 Nov - 9 December | 7:30 - 9pm | £30 Introduction to Printmaking - 4-week Course, enjoy learning a popular printing technique where you’ll learn the basics in Lino printing through demonstrations before creating your own designs!

Wedne sday 4 - 25 November | 11am - 12:30pm | £20 Chair Aerobics -

Thursday 5 Nov - 10 December | 9:30 - 10:30am | £24 Ceol beo / Live Music: Ger O'Donnell, Trevor Sexton & Don Stiffe - The combination of these three powerhouses of Irish vocals is one of the most exciting things happening in Irish music in rece nt times.

Don't miss this night of music!

Saturday 7 November | Doors 7:30pm | An Coire Arts Centre | £25 | U1 6's - Free Could You Help Share the True Spirit of Christmas?

Each year, volunteers in parishes across the north of Ireland set up a small stall after Masses to sell Trócaire’s Gifts of Change — meaningful gifts that make a real difference to families living in poverty around the world.

We provide everything you need including training and support.

All we ask is a little time and a big heart.

Last Christmas, 50 parishes took part — and we’d love to grow that number even more this year!

If you would like to find out more about how you can help.

Tel

028 9080 8030 or

Email

mark.mcmahon@trocaire.org Safeguarding Notice: Should you have any concerns regarding the safeguarding of children or vulnerable people within the church, please contact Marie O’Kane, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) on 07596500793 or e-mail dlp@derrydiocese.org . PSNI Tel 101. Northern HSCT Gateway Services on 028 9442 4459 . Emergency Social Work Services on: 0800 1979 995. Matt Talbot Prayer Society Monthly Mass:

Monday 2 November at 7.30pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry.

Everyone welcome: Mass is offered for enrolled members of the society and their families.

Anyone dealing with addiction personally or family is encouraged to attend.

Spiritual Packs - Protection of family homes from Drugs will be distributed after Mass.

To enrol please

email

vita@matttalbotprayersociety.com Collection for

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SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2026 ALL SAINTS DAY Vocations: For the future priests of our diocese, the men who will preach the Good news of the Beatitudes (today’s Gospel) - the happiness that comes from persevering in faith, and trusting in the Goodness and mercy of Almighty God through the ups and downs of life.

There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood, in Derry, on

Sunday 8 November, beginning at 4.00pm. For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan, at pgoh2111@gmail.com or by calling (028) 79386259. Eucharistic Adoration As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, we hope to renew or reawaken Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in our parishes.

We will welcome guest speakers on the weekend of 14/15 November.

Anyone interested in helping in any way is invited to a meeting in the Quiet Room of St Oliver Plunkett Church, Clady, at 6.45pm on

Tuesday 10 November, and to a follow-up meeting in the St Carlo Acutis Adoration Chapel, Bellaghy, at 7.00pm, on

Monday 16 November. Volunteers will be needed to assist with the distribution of forms at the weekend Masses of 14/15 November.

If you would like to help, please contact either parish office.

Deaths: We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Mawhinney, Bellaghy.

Anniversaries: Fr. Tom Hegarty, Thomas Edward McCloskey, Mary Jane Maguire, Margaret Sargent, Henry Walsh, Patrick McErlean, Tony Clarke, Patsy Clarke, Betsy Clarke, Patricia Clarke, Jean McAteer.

Monday 2 November All Souls Day 7.30pm

Tuesday 3 November: 9.30am Anniversary Mass for Jean McAteer Rosary: 7.30pm

Thursday 5 November : Adoration: 9.00am - 5.00pm

Friday 6 November : 9.30am Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday 7 November : 5.30pm Anniversary Mass for Agnes McPeake Anniversary Mass for Elisha McCann

Sunday 8 Novem ber: 11.00am (Streamed from Bellaghy) BELLAGHY

Monday 2 November - All Souls Day 9.30am Everyone welcome to a cuppa in the Prayer Room in St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy, after Mass on

Monday 2 November.

Wednesday 4 November: 9.30am

Friday 6 November: 7.00pm Adoration: 10.00am to 7.00pm (Rosary at 6.30pm)

Saturday 7 November: (Streamed from Greenlough) 5.30pm

Sunday 8 November: (Streamed to Greenlough) 11.00am BALLYSCULLION

Monday 2 November: All Souls Day 8.00am

Sunday 8 November: 9.45am CASTLEDAWSON PA VILION

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Website: www.greenlough.com BELLAGHY: 1.00PM: 7 November; 5 December. GREENLOUGH: 4.15PM: 28 November, 19 December.

Contact either parish office to book. Fr. Pat hopes to visit the Sick and Housebound on

Monday 2 November: Bellaghy A, including Deerpark Road & Ballyscullion

TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER GREENLOUGH A, CLADY VILLAGE AREA

Friday 6 November Bellaghy B, Oldtown Road and The Broagh We hope to form a Youth Parish Pastoral Council which will start meeting early in 2027. Anyone aged 16-30 who would like to be involved, please contact Shea McPeake: 07706077991 , sheamcpeake7@outlook.com or Shauna Lynn: 07845602798 ; shaunalynn448@gmail.com . Remembering Our Beloved Dead Service for Our Deceased Family & Friends

Friday 13 November at 7.00pm Please join us for refreshments in the Church after the Service.

Everyone Welcome. We will remember all our deceased relatives and friends at all Masses during November.

The Book of Remembrance will be available in November to write in names of deceased loved ones.

Big Breakfast in The Wild Duck, Portglenone, in aid of Portglenone Parish,

Sunday 1 November, 9.00am – 12.30pm. Parish Information Fr. O’Hagan 028 7938 6259

Parish Office

028 2582 1190

St. Mary’s Primary School 028 2582 1066

St. Conor’s College 028 2582 1370

Neighbouring Parishes Bellaghy 028 7938 6259

Lavey 028 7964 2458

Portglenone 028 2582 1218

Baptisms Contact the

Parish Office

Weddings Contact the

Parish Office

Confessions As Announced

Email

greenloughparish@gmail.com The Columban Young Adults is a relatively new group for those aged 18 - 35 in the diocese, who are seeking a community of like-minded young adults who have Christ at the centre of their lives.

Our November event will be a Holy Hour and meditation on

Thursday 19 November, 7:00pm at our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, Derry, delivered by recently retired Bishop Donal McKeown.

The meditation will be followed by Solemn Benediction and then refreshments.

We are actively seeking new members - please come along and bring a friend!

For any further information please contact us at columbanyoungadults@gmail.com or follow us on social media.

The Parish Office is still closed - please contact us via phone: 028 2582 1190 or

email

greenloughparish@gmail.com . PARISH NEWSLETTER Please send Notices & Anniversaries by phone or via email to the parish office by 10.00am on Wednesday.

Thank you. GREENLOUGH COLLECTIONS

Sunday 25 October: Weekly - £643.06. Foreign Missions: £100.00. Thank you for your generosity. Matt Talbot Prayer Society Monthly Mass on

Monday 2 November at 7.30pm in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry.

Everyone is welcome: Mass is offered for enrolled members of the society and their families.

Anyone dealing with addiction either personally or within their families is encouraged to attend.

Spiritual Packs for the Protection of family homes from Drugs will be distributed after Mass.

To enrol yourself or someone else please

email

vita@matttalbotprayersociety.com

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LEGION OF MARY meets on Wednesday evenings at 5.45pm. Anyone willing to do Our Lady’s work is asked to call Patricia on 02871417867

HOLY FAMILY SCRIPTURE GROUP meets on Thursday at 6.00pm in the Upper Room This is a sacred time to come together to listen and reflect as Jesus speaks to each of us through His Word in scripture All welcome PILGRIMAGES TO MEDJUGORJE & LOURDES 2027 Deposits and Savings scheme available on Thursdays in Parochial House from 10.30am- 12noon.beginning in October.

contact Margaret 07732468511

RACHEL'S VINEYARD : Have you been hurt by abortion?

Tel

Michelle 07871765181 . GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Is gambling affecting your life?

We would like to help. Pick up the phone and ring 028 7135 1329 . ACCORD DERRY MARRIAGE PREPARATION WORKSHOPS November 20th/21st 2026 These courses are now online for booking at www.accordni.com THE COLUMBAN YOUNG ADULTS is a relatively new group for those aged 18 - 35 in the diocese, who are seeking a community of like-minded young adults who have Christ at the centre of their lives.

Our November event will be a Holy Hour and meditation

Thursday 19 November, 7:00pm at our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, delivered by recently retired Bishop Donal McKeown.

The meditation will be followed by Solemn Benediction and then refreshments.

We are actively seeking new mem bers- please come along and bring a friend!

For any further information please contact us at columbanyoungadults@gmail.com or follow us on social media SAFEGUARDING Any concerns with regard to the Safeguarding of children and Vulnerable Adults within the Church please contact Marie O’Kane, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) on +447596500793 or

email

dlp@derrydiocese.org Northern Ireland emergency services PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) 101 Social Services: Gateway Servic es, Western HSC Trust, 028 7131 4090 (and ask for the Duty Social Worker) Gateway Services, Northern HSC Trust 028 9442 4459

Regional Emergency Social Work Services 0800 1979 99

Sun 1ST Nov 2026 Vol 44 No 44 MASSES Saturday Vigil 6.00pm

Sunday 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.30pm Mon , Wed , Fri,

Sat 10.00am Tues and

Thurs 7.15pm CONFESSIONS Saturdays from 10.30am-11.30am & 5.15pm-5.50pm Tues ,

Thurs 6.45pm – 7.10pm Divine Mercy 3pm Monday– Friday BAPTISMS Saturday at 4.30pm MARRIAGES Three months notice and marriage preparation necessary PAROCHIAL HOUSE - 71267070 1 Aileach Road Ballymagroarty BT48 0AZ

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NOVEMBER – A COMMUNION OF LOVE AND HOPE As November begins, the Church celebrates All Saints and All Souls , reminding us that our relationship with Christ and one another is stronger t han death.

On All Saints’ Day, we celebrate not only the great saints whose na mes we know, but countless ordinary people who allowed God’s grace to transform their lives.

Holiness is not about being perfect or self-sufficient, but about trusting Christ and allowing His love to work through our weakness.

On All Souls’ Day, we remember our deceased relatives, friends and parishioners.

We pray for them because we believe in the Communion of Saints.

Those who die in God’s friendship but still require purification are prepared for the fullness of heaven.

Our prayers, especially the Holy Mass , express our continuing love for them.

From 1–8 November, the Church offers a plenary indulgence for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

This is the remission of temporal punishment remaining after sins have been forgiven, through the merits of Christ. To obtain this indulgence, we are invited to: 1. Visit a cemetery and pray for the deceased. 2. Receive the Sacrament of Confession. 3. Receive Holy Communion. 4. Pray for the Pope’s intentions. 5. Be sincerely detached from all sin, even venial sin.

The usual conditions also apply to a plenary indulgence available throug h visiting a church on All Souls’ Day and praying the Our Father and Creed.

An indulgence is not something we earn, but a gift of Christ’s mercy.

It reminds us that we belong to one another in Him.

MASS FOR ALL SOULS DAY 10AM AND 7:15PM MASS for parishioners who have died during the past year will take place on

Wednesday 4th November and

Thursday 5th November at 7.15. SYMPATHY We offer our sympathy to the family of Bill Heaney, Buncrana Rd and Simon Tracey, Gogarty Close who died during the week.

May they rest in peace NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP will continue on Tuesday at the 7.15pm Mass.

Please place Petitions in the box at the front of the altar.

SUNDAY COLLECTION 25th October £1926.53 & €169.13 Standing Orders £400 2nd Collection £983.21 & €42.48 Thank you for your generosity HOLY FAMILY PARISH DRAW Our Parish Draw will begin in January 2027 to provide funds for the refurbishment and future capital needs of our Parish.

We sincerely hope that the draw will be as successful.

It will run from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2027 and, if our target number of subscribers is met, the monthly prizes will continue to be £1,000, £500 and £250 for a monthly subscription of £10 by standing order or cash payment of £120 for year . Part payments for a ticket can be made to the parish office over the next twelve weeks Tickets on sale and standing order forms available after Masses every weekend or a t the

parish office

from this weekend. All standing order and cash payments need to be completed by 10th January for the first draw on

Saturday 30th Jan. A subscriber to the Draw must be at least 18 years of age.

ANNIVERSARIES We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time Paul Brown, Nicki, Mark, Dylan, Shane & their father Nicki Thompson, Attracta Whoriskey, Patrick McKeever, Geraldine & Brian Richardson, Siobhan Quinn, Diarmuid Brady, Eddie Breslin HOLY FAMILY PADRE PIO GROUP Monthly devotions

Tuesday 3rd November Rosary at 6:45pm and Mass at 7:15 Followed by Novena Prayers and Blessing with Relic of St Pio . PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS TO THE DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD For the future priests of our diocese, the men who will preach the Good News of the Beatitudes (today's Gospel) - the happiness that comes from persevering in faith, and trusting in the goodness and mercy of Almighty God through the ups and downs of life.

There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood, in Derry, on

Sunday 8 November, beginning at 4pm. For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan, at pgoh2111@gmail.com or by calling (028) 79386259

ROSARY ON THE COAST . Rosary on the Coast will be at 3pm today Sunday at Lisfannon We will pray for unborn children. Tel 077303 30028

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SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS PARISH OF KILREA & DESERTOHILL 1st NOVEMER 2026 www.parishofkilrea.com

E-mail

parishofkilrea@btinternet.com

Facebook

Parish of Kilrea & Desertohill Kilrea & Desertohill: 028 29540343

Errigal Parish: 028 29558251

Rev. James Devine Parish Secretary - Kim Convery …………………………………………………. Vigil Mass (Sat) 7pm at Saint Anne’s Oratory - Sunday 10am at Drumagarner - Sunday 12noon at Craigavole First Anniversary Mass: For Colm Mullin on

Saturday 8th November 10am in St. Mary’s, Drumagarner.

All Souls - Morning Mass at 10am in Drumagarner.

All Souls - Evening Mass in Granaghan at 7.30pm. No weekday Masses (unless required) Diocesan Appointments - In recent weeks Bishop Router announced new Diocesan appointments effective this weekend.

I therefore take this opportunity to thank Fr. Chris sincerely for his work both in the parish of Kilrea & Desertohill and Errigal over the past four years.

His endearing personality enabled him to get to know many people in a short period of time.

His good humour and generosity of time have brought many blessings to many people serving our parish communities.

As he begins a new phase of his life as Parish Priest in the West Tyrone Pastoral Area.

He and Kobe (thepet dog) will take up residence in Castlederg Parochial House this weekend.

Fr. Chris brings many gifts to his ministry and, in giving generously of himself to serving the people entrusted to his care, I know that you have enjoyed his support and encouragement of you all.

We wish Fr. Chris every blessing and good wishes as he begins his new ministry in West Tyrone - near to his family home in Leckpatrick.

A Farewell Function will take place in the Marian Hall on

Friday 27th November at 7.30pm. (More information will follow). Fr. Crowley November Mass for the Deceased of the Parish: St. Mary’s Drumagarner on

Friday 6th November at 7.30pm. The names of the deceased of our parish will be displayed during the month of November.

A Warm Welcome to Fr James Devine. We are delighted to extend a very warm welcome to Fr James Devine, who has been appointed to serve in Kilrea & Desertohill, Errigal and Granaghan.

Note from Fr. James - Thank you all for welcoming me to the parishes this weekend.

My name is Fr James Devine, and I grew up in the Waterside area of Derry.

I was ordained to the priesthood on the 8th December 2013, in St Columba's Church, Long Tower, Derry.

I have four siblings: three older brothers and one younger sister.

My most recent appointment has been in the parish of Greencastle, Co. Tyrone, where I had three very happy and fruitful years.

I look forward to joining you all in the parishes of Granaghan, Kilrea and Desertoghill, and Errigal, and pray that I can be a faithful priest for you, along with Fr Crowley.

We wish Fr James every blessing as he begins his ministry among us.

Fr. Crowley. Plenary Indulgence: Is applicable from the 1st to the 8th November, for the faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the deceased and the Holy Souls.

Bereavement Support Group: Meeting on

Thursday 5th November in the Marian Hall from 7pm - 8.30pm. Sharing music, poetry, and reflections.

Contact Moira - 07515562797 . In Remembrance: Tony McGrath, Charles McGrath, Patrick Darragh, Art Quinn, Maggie Bradley, Jim Quigg and Denis McWilliams. May they rest in Peace.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Monday from 12noon until 7pm in Drumagarner.

Concludes with public prayers. All welcome. ‘Death is the Gateway to Eternal Life’ Death is just another step along life’s changing way.

No more than just a gateway to a new and better day.

And parting from our loved ones is much easier to bear.

When we know that they are waiting, for us to join them there.

So, death is just a natural thing, like the closing of a door.

As we start upon a journey, to a new and distant shore.

And none need make this journey, undirected or alone.

For God promised us safe passage, to this vast and great unknown.

So let your grief be softened and yield not to despair.

You, have only placed your loved one, in the loving Father’s care.

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Jesus said to his disciples and to the crowd: How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The Beatitudes are given to us as the way of life for all Christians and for anyone who wants to live life to the full.

To be poor in spirit does not mean that we think that we are no good.

At times this is how it is passed on to us.

It does mean to be in touch with the wonders of who we are, how good we are, but to know that all of that is gift, not possession.

We have so much and yet we either take it for granted or we are only aware of what we dont have.

This week is a call to be in touch with our richness and be f illed with gratitude and gladness.

How important this is for every married couple if they are to live their marriage fully.

It is also very important for families to rejoice in each othe r.

And our faith community is so full of the goodness of people and the richness of Christ. To be a saint is to be a person of gratitude.

Father Johnny Doherty, Choir-ee-okee Singing for joy and wellbeing

Tuesday 10th November starting at 7.00pm Seamus Heaney Home Place, Bellaghy In aid of Parkinsons UK. James Scullion Memorial Cup Thank you to everyone who attended our James Scullion Memorial Poker Night last Saturday.

The event raised £3,255.00 for the Church Building Fund.

We would like to thank Seamus Scullion and his family for organising such a successful event.

Stage Reading by Off the Cuff Theatre The Long Now Seamus Heaney Home Place, Bellaghy

Friday 13th November at 7.30 pm Admission: £10

PARISH OFFICE

Please have all Anniversaries names & News Items in by WEDNESDAY each week.

The Parish Office is open Monday - Wednesday from 10.00 am, the office will be CLOSED on

Thursday 5th November. Thank-You The Rise and Shine Trust would like to acknowledge the very generous collection of £3,056.89 from the people of Lavey Parish.

We will remember your intentions and prayers at the grotto in Lourdes at Easter.

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Sunday 1st November - Feast of All Saints MASS SCHEDULE FEAST OF ALL SOULS

Monday 2nd November 9.15 am Mass 7.00pm Mass

Wednesday 4th November 9.15 am Mass

Thursday 5th November 9.15 am Mass

Friday 6th November 9.15 am Mass Adoration will begin after morning Mass and conclude at 5.00 pm. 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Saturday 7th November 5:15pm - 5:45pm - Confessions 6:00pm Mass 1st Anniversary Mass for Seamus Hughes

Sunday 8th November 9:00am Mass 11:00am Mass Parish Collections: 25th October Weekly: £735.10 Building: £707.00 Loose Coin: £456.83 Mission Sunday: £1,515.35 Thank you for your continued support!

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE We will hold our Annual Mass of Remembrance for everyone who has died or been buried in our parish over the past year on

Wednesday 11th November at 7.00pm. Sick and the Housebound Father Graham will attend the Sick and the Housebound this

Wednesday 4th and

Thursday 5th November. Extra Vigil Mass -

Saturday 21st November To accommodate those attending the Club Gala on Saturday, 21st November, we will hold an additional Mass at 3.00 pm that afternoon.

Matt Talbot Prayer Society Monthly Mass on

Monday 2nd November at 7.30pm in St Eugenes Cathedral, Derry.

Everyone is welcome: Mass is offered for enrolled members of the society and their families.

Anyone dealing with addiction either personally or within their families is encouraged to attend.

To enrol yourself or someone else please

email

vita@matttalbotprayersociety.com INDULGENCES AT THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL SOULS 1. From 12 oclock noon on 1st November until midnight on 2nd November, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion and prayed for the Popes intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of ones choice) can gain one Plenary Indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and the re reciting one Our Father and the Apostles Creed.

This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.

Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1st November.

Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st to 8th November . 2. The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a Plenary Indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1st to 8th November . The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.

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Parishes of Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A – 1st November 2026 Parish Clergy: Fr Michael McCaughey, PP: (028) 71882274 / (028) 71882215

Fr Declan Boland (priest in residence)

Email

leckpatrickparish@derrydiocese.org ; Website : www.leckpatrickparish.com

Email

strabaneparish@derrydiocese.org ; Website: www.camusparish.com

Email

clonleighparish@derrydiocese.org ; Website : www.clonleighparish.com All Saints’ Day Today (1st Nov) is the Feast of All Saints.

May we who aspire to have part in their joy be filled with the Spirit that blessed their lives, that having shared their faith on earth we may also know their peace in your kingdom.

This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.

Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1st Nov.

The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.

I pray in hope for my family, relatives and friends, and for a ll the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ, who died and now lives, may they rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away.

Unite us together again in one family to sing Your praise forever and ever.

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Remembering Our Deceased Loved Ones Special Remembrance Masses for those who have died from our parishes in the past year will be celebrated as follows: Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane :

Tuesday 3rd November at 7.00 pm Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road :

Thursday 5th November at 7.00 pm St Patrick’s Church, Murlog :

Friday 6th November at 7.00 pm. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them .

Requiescant in Pace

May they rest in peace. 9.45 am Mass on Sundays in Murlog Chapel is live on Finn Valley Community Radio.

Readings for

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Please Note that from

We thank you all for your co-operation and understanding.

Monthly Mass in Honour of St Pio will be celebrated on

Wednesday 4th November at 7.00 pm in Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane.

We ask God’s blessing on all through the intercession of St Pio.

Everyone welcome. Vocations Society of St Joseph St John Vianney branch meets on

Tuesday 3rd November in Immaculate Conception Church, with rosary after 10 am Mass.

All welcome . St Vincent De Paul, Leckpatrick Monthly Meeting will be held on

Monday 2nd November at 7.30 pm in Barrack Street shop.

Please visit www.accordni.com Class Act Theatre Group presents Fame The Musical at St Patrick's Hall, Strabane, from 2nd - 6th November.

This exciting production will showcase the talents of almost 100 local young people, providing a wonderful opportunity for the community to support and celebrate local talent on stage.

Visitation of the Sick and Housebound Fr McCaughey hopes to visit the sick and housebound through the coming week.

We pray for all who are sick and housebound at this time and for those who accompany them.

The Next Diocesan Vocations Holy Hours will take place on

Tuesday 3rd November and 1st December from 8 - 9 pm, following 7.30 pm Mass in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, Waterside, Derry.

Everyone welcome. Considering a Vocation to the Diocesan Priesthood?

There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood in Derry on

Sunday 8th November at 4.00 pm. For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan, at pgoh2111@gmail.com or by calling (028) 79386259.

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