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08/11/2026
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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)
leckpatrickparish@derrydiocese.org ; Website : www.leckpatrickparish.com
strabaneparish@derrydiocese.org ; Website: www.camusparish.com
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.
Clonleigh (Strabane Pastoral Area) https://clonleighparish.com
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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.
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.
. 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.
Everyone
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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)
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
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.