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08/11/2026
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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
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
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.