PARISH OF DESERTCREIGHT, DERRYLORAN & COOKSTOWN.

Sunday 8th February 2026 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Recently Deceased:

Mary McCaffrey – Chapel Street, Cookstown

Jim O’Neill – The Beeches, Cookstown

Dan Boner – Molesworth Road, Cookstown

Lily Glackin – formerly Church Street, Cookstown

Rosamund O’Reilly – Westland Road, Cookstown

Colm Duffin – c/o Edendoit Road, Slatequarry

Brigid Heagney – formerly Sperrin Court, Cookstown

Dolores Vincent – Killybearn Road, Cookstown

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

New Arrivals:

Congratulations to –

Mark and Megan on the birth of their daughter

Mollie Donnelly

Noel and Arlene on the birth of their son

Torin Noel Tierney

May God’s Blessings of Health Be with You All

Weekly Mass Schedule:

Sunday 8th February – 10.30am – Sacred Heart Church, Rock

Sunday 15th February – 10.30am – St. John’s Church, Slatequarry

Sunday 22nd February – 10.30am – Sacred Heart Church, Rock

Ash Wednesday – Holy Trinity Church – 18th February:

8.00am, 9.00am, 10.00am and 6.00pm.

There is mass celebrated every Wednesday during Lent from 25^th February at 6.00pm in St. Lúarán’s.

Give Blood – Save Lives:

Glenavon House Hotel – Monday 9^th February – 12.30 – 7.30pm. The link to book an appointment:

https://nibts.hscni.net/online-booking-for-blood-donation-appointments/

Rock and District Historical Society:

Thursday 12^th February at 8.00pm – Music Night. Old Rock School.

Pioneer News:

Archdiocese of Armagh Pioneers are joining the parishioners of Clonfeacle at their vigil mass on Saturday 14^th February in St. John’s Church, Moy at 6.30pm. Cookstown Pioneers should join this as Temperance Sunday is the following day.

Cookstown and District Mary’s Meals:

Morning of thanksgiving celebrating our 10^th birthday. As a thank you for your continued support, please join us on Sunday 15^th February anytime between 9.30am and 4.00pm in The Stables for a complimentary cup of tea or coffee. You can see and hear how together we are helping to alleviate world hunger. Everyone welcome.

Getting Married:

If you are planning to marry in the Parish of Cookstown, we invite you meet with the priests and deacon of the Parish on Sunday 22^nd February at 3.00pm in The Stables. This gives you the opportunity to discuss your wedding details -Church papers, civil papers, Mass or wedding service. We look forward to meeting with you. Please contact the parish office to confirm your attendance.

Sacred Heart School – Rock:

Ready to start your child’s journey with us in September 2026? Come and see what makes our school so special. Join us for a personal guided tour – explore our vibrant classrooms, meet our amazing teachers and assistants and feel the welcoming atmosphere that helps every child thrive. Tours by appointment – email jkelly800@c2kni.net. Phone – 028 877 58510