PARISH OF DESERTCREIGHT, DERRYLORAN & COOKSTOWN.

Sunday 16th November – Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Recently Deceased:

Peggy McCormick – Fortview Terrace, Cookstown

Fr Frank Quinn – c/o Westland Drive, Cookstown

Damien Loughran – Riverside Drive, Cookstown

Kevin McAlynn – Ratheen Avenue, Cookstown

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

Sunday Masses in Rock and Slatequarry:

Sunday 16th November – Sacred Heart Church, Rock

Sunday 23rd November – St. John’s Church, Slatequarry

Sunday 30th November – Sacred Heart Church, Rock

Please note that Masses will follow a weekly rotation unless otherwise notified.

Christmas Mass Cards:

Holy Trinity Christmas mass cards are on sale again this year. The cards are £5 for 5. This year our appeal is for the missionaries. This appeal enables the church to extend spiritual and material aid to communities most in need, especially in areas where resources are scarce. This appeal will help sustain the mission of spreading the Gospel, providing education, healthcare, and humanitarian relief. Please write the names of those who you wish to be prayed for in the book in the church or leave into the parish office.

Fatima and Estoril Pilgrimage 2026:

We are delighted to announce that bookings are now open for the 2026 pilgrimage. 3^rd July – 10^th July – £1045.00 pps. £100 off if paid in full before 24th November. Dublin flights.  Please contact the parish office for reservations and further information.

Understanding Your Grief Workshop:

Cookstown Library – Tuesday 18^th November – 5.30pm – 7.00pm. Hosted by Cruse Bereavement Support. The workshop is designed to provide information, comfort, and guidance to anyone experiencing loss. Booking is essential – please contact library for information – 028 867 63702

The Hub – Christmas Tea Dance:

Friday 28^th November – 2.00pm – 4.00pm. £4 admission includes raffle ticket. Everyone welcome.

Mary’s Meals:

A volunteer from Mary’s Meals will speak at all masses on the weekend of 29^th/30^th November about their work and progress in providing school meals to children living in poverty around the world. There will be a collection after all masses if you wish to support financially. Further information – marysmeals.org.uk or  contact Pat – 07774043147

Cookstown A.A.:

Cookstown group of Alcoholics Anonymous are holding an open public meeting in Gortalowry House on Wednesday 19^th November at 8.00pm. Speakers from AA and Al-Anon will be in attendance. If you or someone close to you have a problem with alcohol you are very welcome to attend.

Thought of the Week:

To care for those who once cared for us in one of the highest honours.

A Little Humour:

The biggest lie I tell myself is, “I don’t need to write that down, I will remember it!”