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SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS PARISH OF KILREA & DESERTOHILL 1st NOVEMER 2026 www.parishofkilrea.com
Parish of Kilrea & Desertohill Kilrea & Desertohill: 028 29540343
Errigal Parish: 028 29558251
Rev. James Devine Parish Secretary - Kim Convery …………………………………………………. Vigil Mass (Sat) 7pm at Saint Anne’s Oratory - Sunday 10am at Drumagarner - Sunday 12noon at Craigavole First Anniversary Mass: For Colm Mullin on
Saturday 8th November 10am in St. Mary’s, Drumagarner.
All Souls - Morning Mass at 10am in Drumagarner.
All Souls - Evening Mass in Granaghan at 7.30pm. No weekday Masses (unless required) Diocesan Appointments - In recent weeks Bishop Router announced new Diocesan appointments effective this weekend.
I therefore take this opportunity to thank Fr. Chris sincerely for his work both in the parish of Kilrea & Desertohill and Errigal over the past four years.
His endearing personality enabled him to get to know many people in a short period of time.
His good humour and generosity of time have brought many blessings to many people serving our parish communities.
As he begins a new phase of his life as Parish Priest in the West Tyrone Pastoral Area.
He and Kobe (thepet dog) will take up residence in Castlederg Parochial House this weekend.
Fr. Chris brings many gifts to his ministry and, in giving generously of himself to serving the people entrusted to his care, I know that you have enjoyed his support and encouragement of you all.
We wish Fr. Chris every blessing and good wishes as he begins his new ministry in West Tyrone - near to his family home in Leckpatrick.
A Farewell Function will take place in the Marian Hall on
Friday 27th November at 7.30pm. (More information will follow). Fr. Crowley November Mass for the Deceased of the Parish: St. Mary’s Drumagarner on
Friday 6th November at 7.30pm. The names of the deceased of our parish will be displayed during the month of November.
A Warm Welcome to Fr James Devine. We are delighted to extend a very warm welcome to Fr James Devine, who has been appointed to serve in Kilrea & Desertohill, Errigal and Granaghan.
Note from Fr. James - Thank you all for welcoming me to the parishes this weekend.
My name is Fr James Devine, and I grew up in the Waterside area of Derry.
I was ordained to the priesthood on the 8th December 2013, in St Columba's Church, Long Tower, Derry.
I have four siblings: three older brothers and one younger sister.
As a priest, I have served in the parishes of Limavady and Holy Family, Ballymagroarty, with a three-year stint in the USA with the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception between these two appointments.
My most recent appointment has been in the parish of Greencastle, Co. Tyrone, where I had three very happy and fruitful years.
I look forward to joining you all in the parishes of Granaghan, Kilrea and Desertoghill, and Errigal, and pray that I can be a faithful priest for you, along with Fr Crowley.
We wish Fr James every blessing as he begins his ministry among us.
Let us keep him in our prayers and give him our wholehearted support, not only through our words of welcome, but through our presence, our encouragement and our active participation in the life and mission of the parishes in this area in which he will serve.
Fr. Crowley. Plenary Indulgence: Is applicable from the 1st to the 8th November, for the faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the deceased and the Holy Souls.
Bereavement Support Group: Meeting on
Thursday 5th November in the Marian Hall from 7pm - 8.30pm. Sharing music, poetry, and reflections.
Contact Moira - 07515562797 . In Remembrance: Tony McGrath, Charles McGrath, Patrick Darragh, Art Quinn, Maggie Bradley, Jim Quigg and Denis McWilliams. May they rest in Peace.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Monday from 12noon until 7pm in Drumagarner.
Concludes with public prayers. All welcome. ‘Death is the Gateway to Eternal Life’ Death is just another step along life’s changing way.
No more than just a gateway to a new and better day.
And parting from our loved ones is much easier to bear.
When we know that they are waiting, for us to join them there.
So, death is just a natural thing, like the closing of a door.
As we start upon a journey, to a new and distant shore.
And none need make this journey, undirected or alone.
For God promised us safe passage, to this vast and great unknown.
So let your grief be softened and yield not to despair.
You, have only placed your loved one, in the loving Father’s care.
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