MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK 

 (Saturday 14 September to Sunday 22 September)

 

St Patrick’s, Castlederg

Saturday Vigil (14 Sep) 6:00 pm

Monday 7:30 pm

Friday 10:00 am

Saturday Vigil (21 Sep) 6:00pm

Sunday (22 Sep) 11:00 am

 

St Mary’s, Dregish

Sunday 9:00 am

 

St Francis of Assisi, Drumnabey

Sunday 12:30 pm

 

St Patrick’s, Aghyaran

Saturday Vigil (14 Sep) 7:30 pm

Sunday (15 Sep) 11:00am

Tuesday 10:00 am

Thursday 10:00 am

Saturday Vigil (21 Sep) 7:30 pm

 

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THE INDUCTION OF THE FR PAUL AS PARISH PRIEST OF ARDSTRAW WEST & CASTLEDERG 

will be held next Saturday 21st September at the 6:00 pm Vigil Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Castlederg. 

Bishop McKeown will conduct the ceremony. 

All are welcome!

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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: St Patrick’s, Castlederg - Fridays from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm.

CONFESSIONS: St Patrick’s, Castlederg - Saturdays from 5:15 to 5:45 pm.

BAPTISMS will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church on Saturdays 12 October and 9 November at 4:00 pm.

Baptisms in St Mary’s and St Francis of Assisi churches are by arrangement (Saturdays also). Please book your child’s Baptism with the Sacristan at least 1 week beforehand.

SAFEGUARDING: If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact one of our Diocesan Designated Persons (Mr Noel O Donnell - 075 9650 0793/Mrs Celine McKenna - 077 0731 1358), who are responsible for receiving, managing and reporting concerns or complaints relating to safeguarding within the Church. You may also contact statutory authorities directly. Further details may be found on Church noticeboards.

THANK YOU for your generosity towards last week’s Church collections. The total amount collected was £2120. Your support is much appreciated. Thank you, also, for the anonymous donation of £2000 received from a parishioner this week.

ST PATRICK’S CHURCH CLEANERS FOR THIS WEEK: Group 2

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DERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE – SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

Led by Bishop Donal McKeown. Stations of the Cross 2:00 pm, Mass 3:00 pm, with Sacrament of the Sick. A bus will be leaving Castlederg at 8:00 am to travel on the Pilgrimage.

To book a place, contact Lynch’s Coach Hire on 028 8167 1344.

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PARISH PRAYER GROUP: The next Prayer Meeting will be held in St Patrick’s Parish Hall, Castlederg at 8:00 pm on Friday 27 September and meetings will continue on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. We would encourage as many members of our Parish family as possible to attend. Tea and refreshments after the meeting.

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ST EUGENE’S HALL:

Date to keep free! The Parish Community Walk to Sliabh Troim (Bessie Bell) - Saturday 21 September. Registration at 9:30 for 10:00 am start. £10 contribution towards SMA Missions and 3A’s Charity. We will follow the Ulster Way route, so mainly quiet roads and lanes (about 5 miles each way). Three possible starting points - Section 1 St Eugene's Hall to Ulster Way marker, Baronscourt Road (1.37 miles/22 mins walk/rise of 132 ft). Section 2 Baronscourt Rd to Cashty Rd (1.61 miles/28 mins walk/rise of 390 ft). Section 3 Cashty Rd to Donal Gorm's Cairn (1.91 miles/40 mins walk rise of 625 ft). Hope to see there!

Action On Hearing Loss: Geraldine Keys will do a presentation on Monday 16 September at 8:00 pm. The aim is to make everyone, of all ages, aware of the importance of having hearing checks and realising the effects that everyday things like tractors, lawnmowers and loud music have on our hearing. We get our eyes and teeth checked but leave our hearing checks! All ages welcome. A small donation to the charity would be appreciated.

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THE LOCAL CANCER RESEARCH COMMITTEE Annual Old Time Dance - Friday 10 September in the Blacktown Arms. Dancing from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Music by Charlie, Claire and Marcus. Light refreshments will be served and a raffle will take place. Please lend your support!

LEARNING YOUR FAITH: A Catechism Programme for adults begins at the Oratory, Newtownstewart, on Monday 16 September at 7:00 pm (fortnightly). Would you like to understand the Catholic faith better? Do you have answers to tough questions when you need them? This is an interactive way of learning the Catechism.

THE POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARD NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE: ‘Life to the Full – Positive Friendships – Your Parish Needs You Now!’ - Friday 27 September - For young people aged 16 & 18. Begins at 11:00 am and concludes after 3:00 pm Mass, celebrated by Bishop Donal McKeown. Transport provided. For info, contact Catechetical Centre at 027 7126 4087/ddcc@derrydiocese.org. Last date to book - Monday 23 September.

“MARTY’S WHEEL & WALK”: Sunday 15 September at 2:00 pm, leaving Gallen’s Bar, 69 Main Street, Castlederg, at 2:00 pm. Free Draw for all participants and light refreshents included. All proceeds to Castlederg Multiple Sclerosis Branch. Everyone welcome!

USED STAMPS: Missionary Sisters Drogheda and St Patrick Fathers Kiltegan continue to request your support with stamps. UK stamps especially are much sought after. Please remember to leave 1 inch around each stamp; that way it can be safely removed. There are collection boxes for stamps at church doors.

ST COLUMBANUS AWARD: Applications currently invited for this award, sponsored by the Omagh Knights. Open to under 25’s and groups from schools or the parish. The Award is aimed at projects that: (a) encourage & inspire young people in the practice of the Catholic faith; (b) develop leadership skills to encourage others to become more involved in faith promotion locally; and (c) reflect the ethos and Spirit of St Columbanus. For further information, see www.knightsofstcolumbanusomagh.co.uk. Closing date for applications is 31 October.

BODYFIT: Weekly keep fit classes recommence in St Patrick’s Parish Hall, Castlederg, on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, beginning 19 September. A short workout for both males and females; suitable for all abilities, from beginner to advanced. Mats supplied. Everyone welcome.

THE ADULT READING GROUP in Castlederg Library is reconvening on Thursday12 September from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Would you like to read something different & discuss it with friends? The group meet once monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

CAISLEÁN NA DEIRGE: Social Hub Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. MCBD Academy of Irish Dance Beginner & advanced classes Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in Clubrooms (contact Niamh Browne-McGranaghan TCRG on 078 9407 0540. Beginners welcome from 3 years old. See Facebook for more Club info.

ST PATRICK’S FOOTBALL CLUB: Lotto Numbers – . No Lotto or “Match 3 Numbers” winners. Next week’s Jackpot will be £1140.

DREGISH GFC: 300 Club Draw To join, contact a Committee member. £10 per month, with excellent prizes! Lotto Numbers – 1 September - 6, 2, 4, 1, 7, 5, 3. £50 to Thomas O Kane. 8 September - 4, 7, 2, 1, 7, 3, 5. £50 to Gerard McCrossan. See Facebook for Club information and events.