Holy Family

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LEGION OF MARY meets on Wednesday evenings at 5.45pm. Anyone willing to do Our Lady’s work is asked to call Patricia on 02871417867

HOLY FAMILY SCRIPTURE GROUP meets on Thursday at 6.00pm in the Upper Room This is a sacred time to come together to listen and reflect as Jesus speaks to each of us through His Word in scripture All welcome PILGRIMAGES TO MEDJUGORJE & LOURDES 2027 Deposits and Savings scheme available on Thursdays in Parochial House from 10.30am- 12noon.beginning in October.

contact Margaret 07732468511

RACHEL'S VINEYARD : Have you been hurt by abortion?

Tel

Michelle 07871765181 . GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Is gambling affecting your life?

We would like to help. Pick up the phone and ring 028 7135 1329 . ACCORD DERRY MARRIAGE PREPARATION WORKSHOPS November 20th/21st 2026 These courses are now online for booking at www.accordni.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 adults who have Christ at the centre of their lives.

Our November event will be a Holy Hour and meditation

Thursday 19 November, 7:00pm at our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, delivered by recently retired Bishop Donal McKeown.

The meditation will be followed by Solemn Benediction and then refreshments.

We are actively seeking new mem bers- please come along and bring a friend!

For any further information please contact us at columbanyoungadults@gmail.com or follow us on social media SAFEGUARDING Any concerns with regard to the Safeguarding of children and Vulnerable Adults within the Church please contact Marie O’Kane, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) on +447596500793 or

email

dlp@derrydiocese.org Northern Ireland emergency services PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) 101 Social Services: Gateway Servic es, Western HSC Trust, 028 7131 4090 (and ask for the Duty Social Worker) Gateway Services, Northern HSC Trust 028 9442 4459

Regional Emergency Social Work Services 0800 1979 99

Sun 1ST Nov 2026 Vol 44 No 44 MASSES Saturday Vigil 6.00pm

Sunday 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.30pm Mon , Wed , Fri,

Sat 10.00am Tues and

Thurs 7.15pm CONFESSIONS Saturdays from 10.30am-11.30am & 5.15pm-5.50pm Tues ,

Thurs 6.45pm – 7.10pm Divine Mercy 3pm Monday– Friday BAPTISMS Saturday at 4.30pm MARRIAGES Three months notice and marriage preparation necessary PAROCHIAL HOUSE - 71267070 1 Aileach Road Ballymagroarty BT48 0AZ

Email

office@holyfamily-parish.com Website: www.holyfamily-parish.com Webcam: Click on website and follow the links Parish Office 9.45am-1.45pm Mon–Fri Parish Priest: Curate Fr Joseph Gormley Fr Kevin Mulhern Holy Family https://www.holyfamily-parish.com

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NOVEMBER – A COMMUNION OF LOVE AND HOPE As November begins, the Church celebrates All Saints and All Souls , reminding us that our relationship with Christ and one another is stronger t han death.

On All Saints’ Day, we celebrate not only the great saints whose na mes we know, but countless ordinary people who allowed God’s grace to transform their lives.

Holiness is not about being perfect or self-sufficient, but about trusting Christ and allowing His love to work through our weakness.

On All Souls’ Day, we remember our deceased relatives, friends and parishioners.

We pray for them because we believe in the Communion of Saints.

Those who die in God’s friendship but still require purification are prepared for the fullness of heaven.

Our prayers, especially the Holy Mass , express our continuing love for them.

From 1–8 November, the Church offers a plenary indulgence for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

This is the remission of temporal punishment remaining after sins have been forgiven, through the merits of Christ. To obtain this indulgence, we are invited to: 1. Visit a cemetery and pray for the deceased. 2. Receive the Sacrament of Confession. 3. Receive Holy Communion. 4. Pray for the Pope’s intentions. 5. Be sincerely detached from all sin, even venial sin.

The usual conditions also apply to a plenary indulgence available throug h visiting a church on All Souls’ Day and praying the Our Father and Creed.

An indulgence is not something we earn, but a gift of Christ’s mercy.

It reminds us that we belong to one another in Him.

MASS FOR ALL SOULS DAY 10AM AND 7:15PM MASS for parishioners who have died during the past year will take place on

Wednesday 4th November and

Thursday 5th November at 7.15. SYMPATHY We offer our sympathy to the family of Bill Heaney, Buncrana Rd and Simon Tracey, Gogarty Close who died during the week.

May they rest in peace NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP will continue on Tuesday at the 7.15pm Mass.

Please place Petitions in the box at the front of the altar.

SUNDAY COLLECTION 25th October £1926.53 & €169.13 Standing Orders £400 2nd Collection £983.21 & €42.48 Thank you for your generosity HOLY FAMILY PARISH DRAW Our Parish Draw will begin in January 2027 to provide funds for the refurbishment and future capital needs of our Parish.

We sincerely hope that the draw will be as successful.

It will run from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2027 and, if our target number of subscribers is met, the monthly prizes will continue to be £1,000, £500 and £250 for a monthly subscription of £10 by standing order or cash payment of £120 for year . Part payments for a ticket can be made to the parish office over the next twelve weeks Tickets on sale and standing order forms available after Masses every weekend or a t the

parish office

from this weekend. All standing order and cash payments need to be completed by 10th January for the first draw on

Saturday 30th Jan. A subscriber to the Draw must be at least 18 years of age.

ANNIVERSARIES We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time Paul Brown, Nicki, Mark, Dylan, Shane & their father Nicki Thompson, Attracta Whoriskey, Patrick McKeever, Geraldine & Brian Richardson, Siobhan Quinn, Diarmuid Brady, Eddie Breslin HOLY FAMILY PADRE PIO GROUP Monthly devotions

Tuesday 3rd November Rosary at 6:45pm and Mass at 7:15 Followed by Novena Prayers and Blessing with Relic of St Pio . PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS TO THE DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD 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.

There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood, in Derry, on

Sunday 8 November, beginning at 4pm. For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan, at pgoh2111@gmail.com or by calling (028) 79386259

ROSARY ON THE COAST . Rosary on the Coast will be at 3pm today Sunday at Lisfannon We will pray for unborn children. Tel 077303 30028