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22/09/2026
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Feast of the
Twenty -Fourth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
13th September 2026
Parish of Drumragh
Sacred Heart Church, Omagh
St Mary’s Church, Drumragh
028 82242092
Sacred Heart Church, Omagh
Vigil: 5.30pm Sunday Mass: 10am & 12.30pm
10.00am Monday, Tuesday &
Wednesday in St. Mary’s, Killyclogher
10.00am Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat. i n
Sacred Heart Church
6.30pm Wednesday Sacred Heart
Rosary before 7.30pm Mass
Eucharistic Adoration on
Wednesday from 10am until
6.45pm
St. Mary’s Church, Drumragh
Sunday Mass: 10.30am Weekend Mass Schedule
Fr Kevin McElhennon P.P: 028 8225 8108 / k.mcelhenn on@derrydiocese.org
Fr Malachy Gallagher C.C: 028 8225 1055 / malachy.g allagher@derrydiocese.org
Parish Office, Omagh 028 8224 2092 / info@ drumraghparish.com Confessions:
Sacred Heart Church : Saturday’s after
morning Mass unless there is a funeral.
Christ the King, Strathroy:
Saturday 6.15pm -6.45pm
Heritage Open Day
Guided Tour of Sacred Heart Church today Sunday 13th
September for approximately 1 hour Time: 2pm & 3.30pm
Free Admission. All Welcome.
Triduum of Masses for Bishop Michael Router:
As the diocese and parishes prepare to celebrate the joyous occasion of the
Installation of Bishop Michael Router as Bishop of Derry on Sunday 20th
September, a Triduum of Masses will be celebrated in parishes throughout the
diocese, In our parish, these Masses will be celebrated in
Sacred Heart Church
Friday 18th at 10.00am
Saturday 19th at 10.00am
Sunday 20th at 10.30am in St. Mary’s, Drumragh .
All are welcome to attend as we come together as God’s people to pray for
Bishop Router and the people of the diocese, that we may walk together in
faith and hope, guided by the Holy Spirit. Drumragh https://www.drumraghparish.com
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Margaret Ring
May she rest in peace
Parish Office Open Mon/Tues/Thursday 9 -2pm 02882242092
Parish email: info@drumraghparish.com
Sacrament of Baptism
We welcome new members of our Parish
Community who received the
Sacrament of Baptism:
Aoife Rose Butler -Kelleher
Bianca Eileen Gormley
Elish Elsie Brian
Luca Tadhg Pancott
Kooper John McGread Sacred Heart Church Mass Intentions
Wednesday 16th September 7.30pm Aileen Ker nan - Month Mind
Daniel McLaughlin -1st Anniversary
ST. MARY’S, DRUMRAGH Mass Intentions
Sunday 20th September 10.30am Gerry M cLaughlin - 1st Anniversary
VOCATIONS
In today's gospel Jesus teaches a powerful
lesson on forgiveness. We pray for the men
called to priesthood that, as they celebrate
the Sacrament of Reconciliation with their
people, they will help them to know and
experience the Lord who ".is compassion
and love, slow to anger, and rich in mercy."
St Joseph Men's Camino
Every Camino changes us in ways we don't
expect; every man needs one. Join men
from across Ireland on Saturday 12th
September for a 25km pilgrimage through
the Boyne Valley, beginning in Drogheda.
The day includes Mass, Adoration, Rosary,
Confessions, fraternity, lunch and dinner,
with after -dinner speaker Fr. Mark Quinn.
Open to men aged 18+. Cost: €65
(student € 55).
Registration, accomodation and
details: www.dominicans.ie/events.
Enquiries: op.evangelisation@gmail.com Legion of Mary Annual Pilgrimage to
Knock on Sunday 27th September ,
departing main st Dromore at 8.30am, fare
£25,contact Lucia on 07548870901 or call
into Top News George's street and book a
seat, please book early A Triduum in preparation for the
Feast of St. Padre Pio will take place
at the Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh
from Sunday 20th September until
Wednesday 23rd September. There will
be Mass, Homily and Blessing with his
Mitten at 7.30pm each evening.
Preacher will be Fr. Pius McLaughlin,
OFM who met Padre Pio.
All are welcome for these prayerful
celebrations.
The Columban Young Adults are a new group for those aged 18 - 30 in the diocese,
who are seeking a community of like -minded young adults who have Christ at the
centre of their lives. Our September event will be a Holy Hour and medita tion on
Thursday 17 September, 7:00pm at our Lady of Lourde s Church, Steelstown, Derry,
delivered by Fr Declan McGeehan. The meditation will be followed by Solemn
Benediction and light refreshments. We are actively seeking new members - please
come along and bring a friend! Mgr. Barney McAleer will give a talk on
'Spiritual Renewal in this Jubilee Year of
St Francis of Assisi' on Thursday
17th September in the Pastoral Centre,
Brook St, Omagh at 8pm. All welcome.
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BINGO in St. Joseph’s Hall Tuesday 15th September at 8.30pm
Mary’s Meals
Coffee Crafts & Music 10.30am – 1.30pm Tuesday 15th September at Hillbank Fold
All proceeds towards the feeding of 3 million child ren in 16 of the poorest countries.
It cost £19.15 to feed a child for the whole school year.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Derry Diocese is renewing and developing its
Diocesan Adoration Lay Committee in order to increa se the practice of Eucharistic
Adoration in parishes throughout the diocese. You are welcome to attend an Information
Meeting on Wed 30 Sept, 8.00pm, in The Drummond Hot el, 2 Main St., Ballykelly,
BT49 9HP. Registration and light refreshments from 7.30pm.
QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY reopens for the new academic
year on Monday 14 September , with weekday Masses and our semester programme
resuming. The first Sunday Mass will be celebrated on 20 September at the new,
earlier time of 7.00pm. Please note the new time! New or returning student? Find out
about what’s on, ways to connect and get involved, and student accommodation at Ryan
Hall at qubcatholic.org and on our socials. Staff and alumni are always wel come
too. Visit our newly renewed Chaplaincy at 28 Elmwood A venue for Mass, Confessions
or candle -lighting — and call into Mosaic for some of the best coffee, hot lunches and
home -baked treats in South Belfast! Join our Charity Fundraising “Gala In The Glen” for Sarcoma UK ,
to honour the memory of Gerard Campbell on Saturday 3rd October
2026 at Glenpark Estate Omagh! Cocktail Reception at 6.00pm,
followed by an evening of music, meal, live enterta inment, jazz and
raffle prizes to be won! All in aid of Sarcoma UK.
Sarcoma is a rare bone and soft tissue cancer and S arcoma UK is the only UK charity
focusing on all types of sarcoma.
Tickets £85 each To purchase tickets WhatsApp 07786 828554.
Follow @galaintheglen.sarcomauk on Instagram or fin d Gala In The Glen for Sarcoma
UK on Facebook for more details!
FEEL GOOD FAIR - Your Mind Matters: Saturday 17th October | 12 noon –
5pm | Termon Complex, Pettigo. The Feel Good Fair is a welcoming day for adults,
promoting positive mental health and general wellbe ing in our everyday lives. Guest
speakers - Raymond Farrell, Evelyn Mc Glynn, Anna Marie Brosi and Mark Connolly -
will explore the Five Steps to Wellbeing , offering practical ideas and inspiration for
looking after our mental and emotional wellbeing. Local and regional support services,
wellbeing practitioners and therapists will also be in attendance, giving you an
opportunity to discover the support and resources a vailable in your community.
There will also be a little retail therapy, complimentary refreshments, a prize draw, and
plenty of time to catch up with old friends and mak e new ones. Tickets: €5 / £5 Available
at the door, online through Eventbrite , email evergreenes2020@gmail.com or tel.
0044751 929 7330. Come along, take some time for yourself, connect with others, and
leave feeling informed, inspired and uplifted.
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If you wish to submit an article for this
bulletin please do so, by email to -
info@drumraghparish.com before 10am
on Thursday’s . Notes relating to the Church
and articles relating to Parish events will
always be given priority, and other material,
such as local charity events will be accepted,
space providing. 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 pm - Bowls
Sat 2 pm - Groogan O’Doherty School of Dancing
Booking forms and hall rates are available to
download at www.drumraghparish.com/st.joseph’s hall
DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING
REPRESENTATIVE
Marie O’Kane DLP 07596500793
dlp@derrydiocese.org Parish email: info@drumraghparish.com
Webcam Recordings
This is a reminder to parishioners that
all recordings on the webcam are
automatically deleted after 90 days.
A copy of the recording can be
downloaded by clicking the download
button and saved before the 90 days if
required. MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND, hosted by Marriage Encounter Ireland
will take place at the Focolare Centre, Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare, from
Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October 2026. This Weekend is not a retreat in the traditional
sense but is a positive, joy -filled experience, guided by presenting couples and a priest,
in an atmosphere of warmth, prayer, and deep Christian faith. Couples are invited to
register online at www.marriageencounter.ie
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS:
Is gambling affecting your life? We
would like to help. Pick up the phone and
ring 028 7135 1329. St Joseph’s Adult Céilí Club is back! ☘️
Our six -week programme resumes on Monday 14th September at our NEW VENUE
KILLYCLOGHER HALL. Time: 7:05pm –8:05pm
If you can do your threes and sevens, you’re more t han welcome to come along for some
exercise, dancing and plenty of craic!
New and returning members very welcome. 🎻☘️
MICHAEL ENGLISH CHURCH CONCERT: An evening of Faith, Hope and
Inspiration. The concert takes place on Friday 2 Oc tober at 7.15pm, in St Patrick's
Church, Keenaught, Desertmartin. Tickets are £30, a nd available to buy at Herons Gift
Shop, Draperstown, Moneyneena Post Office, Ballinas creen and Desertmartin Parish
offices, or online with Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/michael -english -band -fundraising -concert -tickets