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22/09/2026
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SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2026
TW ENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Next weekend, as we prepare to
welcome Bishop Michael Router
among us, we will pray God's
blessing on him in a particular
way at each of our weekend
Masses.
Once again we wish Bishop Dónal McKeown a very happy
and fruitful retirement. No doubt he will remain very active
as he offers his services to Bishop Router, and to the priests
and people of the diocese in whatever ways he can.
Our new bishop was a priest of the diocese of Kilmore and,
for the last seven years, has served as Auxiliary Bishop in
Armagh. He comes among us as a stranger, yes, but also as
a pastor. He asks us all to be patient as he gets to know us
and as we get to know him.
We pray that his time among us in this diocese of Derry will
see a great renewal of faith as we "walk together" (the
meaning of Synodality) in the footsteps of all the faithful
bishops, priests, religious, and people who have gone before
us.
begin his pastoral ministry among us. The Mass of
Installation will take place in St Eugene's Cathedr al,
Derry, next Sunday, at 3.00pm.
Each parish is asked to send five members to the
ceremony. Invitations for parishioners from both
Bellaghy and Greenlough can be collected from the
Mullan, Joe Henry, Annie Reid, Carrie
Bradley, Eileen Donnelly, Mary Graham,
Angela Boylan, Paddy Rankin
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." (Responsorial Psalm)
MASS SCHEDULES 14 - 20 SEPTEMBER 2026
GREENLOUGH
Tuesday 15 September: 9.30am; Rosary: 7.30pm
Thursday 17 September: 9.00am
Adoration: 9.30am - 5.00pm
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Saturday 19 September : 5.30pm
Sunday 20 September : 11.00am
(Streamed from Bellaghy)
BELLAGHY
Wednesday 16 September : 9.30am
Friday 18 September: Adoration 10.00am - 8.00pm
Saturday 19 September : 5.30pm
(Streamed from Greenlough)
Sunday 20 September : 11.00am
(Streamed to Greenlough)
BALLYSCULLION
Sunday 20 September: 9.45am
Children’s Liturgy has recommenced
and will continue every Saturday during
the 5.30pm Mass for children from P1 -
P4. The ‘Quiet Room’ will be reserved for
the children’s liturgy during this Mass.
Greenlough http://www.greenlough.com
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Anyone interested
in promoting Eucharistic Adoration in the parishes
of Bellaghy and Greenlough is invited to attend a
meeting in the Drummond Hotel, Ballykelly, BT49
9HP, on Wednesday 30 September, from 8-9pm
(Registration will take place from 7:30pm).
Both Bishop McKeown and Bishop Router are happy to
promote Eucharistic Adoration throughout the diocese as a means of bri nging
people to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, to foster vocations, and to
encourage prayer for vocations.
We are already blessed to have weekly Adoration in our p arishes - in
Greenlough on Thursdays, and in Bellaghy on Fridays. Now, p erhaps,
would be a good time to invite and encourage more people to pray before
Jesus in the Eucharist which He has left us as ". the source and the
summit of our faith." (Second Vatican Council). Website: www.greenlough.com
BAPTISMS
GREENLOUGH: 4.15PM
24 October, 28 November, 19 December.
BELLAGHY: 1.00PM
26 September; 10 October; 7 November; 5 December.
Please contact either parish office to book.
GREENLOUGH COLLECTIONS
6 September 2026: Weekly: £1284.90. Thank you.
RETIRED PRIESTS’ FUND COLLECTION will take
place next weekend. Please use the envelope in your box
The Parish Office is currently closed but you can still
contact us via phone: 028 2582 1190 or by email:
greenloughparish@gmail.com.
Parish Newsletter: Please send Notices & Anniversaries
in writing or via email to the parish office
by 10.00am on Wednesday. Thank you.
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
meditation on Thursday 17 September, 7:00pm at our
Lady of Lourdes 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!Parish
Information
Fr. O’Hagan
028 7938 6259
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
Weddings
Confessions
As AnnouncedEmail: greenloughparish@gmail.com
MICHAEL ENGLISH CHURCH CONCERT
An evening of Faith, Hope and Inspiration. The conc ert
takes place on Friday 2 October 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, Ballinascreen and Desertmart in
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/michael-english-band -
fundraising-concert-tickets-1996641829460
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 alumn i are
always welcome too. Visit our newly renewed Chaplaincy
at 28 Elmwood Avenue 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!