Parish News
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY
Sunday 8th February 2026 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
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
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
8.00am, 9.00am, 10.00am and 6.00pm.
There is mass celebrated every Wednesday during Lent from 25th February at 6.00pm in St. Lúarán’s.
Glenavon House Hotel – Monday 9th February – 12.30 – 7.30pm. The link to book an appointment:
https://nibts.hscni.net/online-booking-for-blood-donation-appointments/
Thursday 12th February at 8.00pm – Music Night. Old Rock School.
Archdiocese of Armagh Pioneers are joining the parishioners of Clonfeacle at their vigil mass on Saturday 14th February in St. John’s Church, Moy at 6.30pm. Cookstown Pioneers should join this as Temperance Sunday is the following day.
Morning of thanksgiving celebrating our 10th birthday. As a thank you for your continued support, please join us on Sunday 15th 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.
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 22nd 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.
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
Saturday 7th February 10am
Philomena Doherty, Betsy McGurk, Charlie Eastwood, Vera Kirk
Saturday 7th February 6pm
Mary Conlon (Month’s Mind),
Joe Heron, Peter Corr
Sunday 8th February 9.30am
Emmet Hunter, Kevin Fegan, Malachy McCourt
Sunday 8th February 10.30am Rock
Sean McElhatton, James and Margaret McCreesh,
Deceased McCreesh Family, Eugene Doyle, Veronica Devlin
Sunday 8th February 12 Noon
Patricia Foley (Month’s Mind),
Joseph Morgan (Month’s Mind),
Margaria da Costa, Maria Ines
Monday 9th February 10am
Harry Hagan, William Lawn, Joseph Lant, Vera Murphy
Tuesday 10th February 10am
Sean McCaffrey (First Anniversary),
Peter Murphy, Anthony McOscar, John Quin
Wednesday 11th February 10am
Parish Mass Intentions
Thursday 12th February 10am
Bridie Jackson
Friday 13th February 10am
Dominic Ward, Patricia Dillon, Arthur Collins, Edward Dillon
Saturday 14th February 10am
Jonathan Kelly, Johanna McAnespie, Paul McKenna
Saturday 14th February 6pm
Parish Mass Intentions
Sunday 15th February 9.30am
May Thornton, Gerard O’Kane
Sunday 15th February 10.30am Slatequarry
John and Mary Woods, Nuala McCreesh
Sunday 15th February 12 Noon
Duarte Lourdes, John and Rose Fox, Patsy Donaghy
The issue regarding the downloading of anniversary, funeral or wedding recordings has now been resolved. Please download your recording by 1st March 2026, at which point all recordings up to end of July 2025 will be permanently deleted. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office for further information.
Limited spaces remaining! We kindly remind all pilgrims that payments for the 2026 trip are now due. To secure your place, please ensure your deposit of £250pp has been paid.
01/03 Rock, Phoenix, C’Town PS 3.00pm
08/03 Holy Trinity PS All Classes 3.00pm
11/03 St. Malachy’s, Drummullan 5.00pm
25/04 Gaelscoil Eoghain 11.00am
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
We are not all in the same boat. We are in the same storm. Some have yachts, some have canoes, and some are just drowning. Just be kind and help whoever you can.
Open Monday to Friday: 9.30 am – 1.30 pm
Tel: 028 8676 3490
Tel: 028 8676 3370
Email: cookstownparish@gmail.com
Fr Brian McNally
