MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK 

(Saturday 21 September to Sunday 29 September)

St Patrick’s, Castlederg 

Saturday Vigil (21 Sep) 6:00 pm

Sunday (22 Sep) 11:00 am

Monday 7:30 pm

Friday 10:00 am

Saturday Vigil (28 Sep) 6:00 pm

Sunday (29 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 (21 Sep) 7:30 pm

Tuesday 10:00 am

Thursday 10:00 am

Saturday Vigil (28 Sep) 7:30 pm

Sunday (29 Sep) 11:00 am

Please note that, since next Sunday is the fifth Sunday of the month, there will be an 11:00 am Mass celebrated in both Castlederg and Aghyaran. This is only possible because we were able to get a supply priest from the Diocese of Raphoe to cover.

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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 collection. The total amount collected was £1500. The Annual Collection for the Trust Fund for Retired Priests will be taken up as a second collection this weekend. Envelopes provided. Your support is much appreciated.

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

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We pray for the happy repose of the soul of ALPHONSUS (FONCIE) GOAN RIP, formerly of 12 Strabane Road and Parkview Care Home, Castlederg, whose Funeral Mass took place on Friday 20 September in St Francis of Assisi Church, Drumnabey, with burial in Carncorn Cemetery. We offer our sympathy and prayerful support to his family circle and friends.

May Foncie’s soul rest in peace.

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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.

ST EUGENE’S HALL: There will be a meeting of the Dregish Community Group held at 8:00 pm on Wednesday 25 September to plan future activities. All welcome!

KNOCK SHRINE - A DAY IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY – “Calling All Families”: Consecrate your families to Our Lady on Saturday 5 October at the Pilgrimage Mass, which will be held at 3:00 pm. Followed by testimony, food and music in the Rest and Care Centre and concluding with a Holy Hour to pray for our Priests, Bishops and their Dioceses. To book your seat on the subsidised bus from Sainsbury's car park, Strand Road, Derry, at 8:30 am, please contact Human Life International on 00353 9493 75993 or mail@humanlife.ie. Cost is €10 (booking essential).

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 more information, contact the Diocesan Catechetical Centre at 027 7126 4087 or ddcc@derrydiocese.org. Last date to book - Monday 23 September.

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.

COASTAL ROSARY FOR LIFE, FAITH AND LOVE: Join in with thousands of people all around Ireland as we gather on our coasts, near rivers, in our churches, at grottos etc to pray the Rosary for Life, Faith and Love on Sunday 13 October at 2:30 pm. We will join in with many countries around the world. To register a location, please email coastalrosaryireland@gmail.com or visit www.coastalrosaryireland.ie.

FAMILY CARE ADOPTION SERVICES is seeking adoptive families for babies; young children aged 2 years and older; and brothers and sisters. please contact 028 7136 8592 or 028 9069 1133 from Monday to Friday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm), email anne.ohagan@familycaresociety.org or see www.familycaresociety.co.uk.

BODYFIT: Weekly keep fit classes have resumed in St Patrick’s Parish Hall, Castlederg, on Thursdays at 7:00 pm. A short workout for males and females; suitable for all, from beginner to advanced. Mats supplied. All welcome.

CASTLEDERG LIBRARY: Adult Reading Group Would you like to read something different and discuss it with friends? The group meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Irish Conversation Group Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. If you have an interest in the Irish language, this is the one for you.

‘Knit & Natter’ Group Thursdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Pick up tips on knitting and crocheting over a cuppa!

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CAISLEÁN NA DEIRGE: See the Club’s Facebook page for information on coaching, games and other activities.

ST PATRICK’S FOOTBALL CLUB: Lotto Numbers – 1, 8, 16, 18. No Lotto or “Match 3 Numbers” winners. Next week’s Jackpot will be £1160.

DREGISH GFC: 300 Club Draw To join, contact a Committee member. £10 per month, with excellent prizes! See Facebook for Club information and events.