DERRY
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08/11/2026
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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.”
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.
As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us As we remember them Drumragh https://www.drumraghparish.com
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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
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 l ead and manage all aspects of the cathedral choir.
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
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 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
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
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