Parish News

APRIL

This month is dedicated to the Holy Eucharist

PARISH OF DESERTCREIGHT, DERRYLORAN & COOKSTOWN.

Sunday 19th April 2026 – Third Sunday of Easter

Recently Deceased:

Rose Long – formerly Orritor Crescent, Cookstown

Joseph Hegarty – Orritor Road, Cookstown

Eileen McErlean – Moneymore Road, Cookstown

Mary Rogers – Drumard, Cookstown

Phelim Campbell – Coagh Road, Cookstown

Joe McGrath – Rocheville, Cookstown

Colm McGuckin – The Pines, Cookstown

Eternal Rest Grant unto Them O Lord and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them.

New Arrivals:

Congratulations to –

Daniel and Orla on the birth of their son

Ronan McCooey

Mark and Laura on the birth of their son

Conleth John Meenan

May God’s Blessings of Health Be with You All

Wedding Bells:

Congratulation to:

Caolfhionn McCloskey and Andrew Ryan

We Wish You God’s Blessings For The Future

One Pound – Easter Gaza Appeal:

A Big Thankyou To All Who Gave To Our One Pound Appeal Per Person.

What an incredible response. Thanks to your kindness, our one‑pound appeal has soared to £4,600. This shows what we can achieve when we come together, one pound at a time. Your generosity will make a real difference to the people of Gaza who desperately need help right now.

Adoration – St. Lúarán’s:

Adoration resumes week commencing 13^th April.

Pioneer Committee:

There is a meeting of the pioneer committee on Thursday 23^rd April at 10.30am in SVP office.

Support and Healing After Suicide Bereavement:

Friday 1st May 10.00am – Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown. Losing a loved one to suicide can be an overwhelming and isolating experience. This event offers a safe, compassionate space for individuals and families who have been bereaved by suicide to come together, learn about available supports, and hear from guest speakers with lived experience and professional insight. Please RSVP by 20th April, contact: 028 90 441 3544 email – BBSService@northerntrust.hscni.net

Anniversaries 18th – 26th April 2026

Saturday 18th April 10am
Susan Doherty

Saturday 18th April 6pm
Gary McElhatton (Month’s Mind),
Mary Hamill, Fergal Heron, Patrick Harte, Eamon Devlin,
Martin and Tish McElhone, Mary Flannagan, Ella Moran

Sunday 19th April 9.30am
Margaret McDonald, Eamon Harvey

Sunday 19th April 10.30am Rock
Bridget Greene (Month’s Mind),
Aeneas Quinn, Peter and Nellie Ward

Sunday 19th April 12 Noon
Ursula Marshall (Month’s Mind),
Alex McCormick, Ellen McCrory, Jean Doyle

Monday 20th April 10am
Parish Mass Intentions

Tuesday 21st April 10am
Maureen MacMahon, Bob Marshall, Annie Campbell, Francie McCreesh

Wednesday 22nd April 10am
Lily McNamee, Ignitius Heron, Paddy McGurk, Sarah Cosgrove

Thursday 23rd April 10am
Brigid McNally

Friday 24th April 10am
Joe O’Hagan (Month’s Mind),
Mick Corey, Frank and Lizzie O’Neill, James and Sarah Bell

Saturday 25th April 10am
Brian Moore (First Anniversary)

Saturday 25th April 6pm
Eileen McErlean (Month’s Mind),
May and Jimmy McCreesh

Sunday 26th April 9.30am
Stephen McVey

Sunday 26th April 10.30am Slatequarry
Peter and Kathleen Toner, Jacqui McGurk

Sunday 26th April 12 Noon
Phelim Campbell (Month’s Mind),
Mary Rogers (Month’s Mind)

Fatima and Estoril Pilgrimage 2026: 3rd July – 10th July 2026 £1045pps

A space for the trip to Fatima on 3^rd July is available. For anyone who is interested, please contact the parish office for further information.

This is a gentle reminder that all monies for the upcoming trip are now due. Please submit your payment at your earliest convenience so we can finalize all arrangements. Thank you.

First Communion Dates – 2026

25/04 Gaelscoil Eoghain 2.00pm

25/04 Sacred Heart PS 11.00am

09/05 Holy Trinity PS All Classes 11.00am

16/05 Phoenix, Cookstown PS 11.00am

16/05 St. Malachy’s, Drummullan 11.00am