PARISH OF DESERTCREIGHT, DERRYLORAN & COOKSTOWN.

Sunday 19th January 2025 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Recently Deceased:

Francis McElwee – Union Street, Cookstown

Agnes Rodgers – Killymoon Street, Cookstown

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

Sunday Masses in Rock and Slatequarry:

Sunday 19th January – St. John’s Church, Slatequarry

Sunday 26th January – Sacred Heart Church, Rock

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

Holy Trinity Primary School – Grandparent’s Mass:

Holy Trinity College – Open Day:

Holy Trinity College’s annual Open Day takes place on Friday 24th January at 11am.

We extend a warm welcome to all Primary 6/7 pupils and their parents/ guardians.

Why not ‘step into your future’ and be part of the first Year 8 cohort to experience our new state of the art school, opening September 2025!

Sacred Heart Primary School – 50th Year Celebrations:

As we prepare for SHPS 50th Celebration event on Saturday 22nd February 2025, we are seeking local businesses to come on board as sponsors. This milestone celebration offers a unique opportunity for businesses to gain visibility within the community while supporting a cherished occasion. We invite businesses to partner with us in making this event memorable, showcasing their products and services.
If you’re interested in being part of this significant celebration, please reach out for more details on sponsorship opportunities by contacting Mr Kelly in the school.
If anyone has any photos or memorabilia of Sacred Heart Primary School down the years can they please email jkelly800@c2kni.net or contact the school office and we can arrange to collect.
Calling all past pupils, staff members and any families that are and have been associated to Sacred Heart Primary School.
Please contact the school to purchase your tickets for our big celebration night on Saturday 22nd February 2025 in the Glenavon House Hotel. Price – £50

SVP Immaculate Conception:

The Immaculate Conception Conference are very grateful to the parish for your generous donations during the month of December and our annual Christmas Appeal. The total of parish collections, anonymous donations and blue envelopes was £15.736.00. Your donations enabled us to help families heat their homes and provide food and electricity. The total expenditure for December was £11,140. Many thanks for your continued support of the work of the Society in our parish.

The Hub – 3 Week Workshop:

The Hub, alongside Mid Ulster District Council, are running a free 3-week workshop for age 50+ ladies and men within the community. Tuesday 14th, Tuesday 21st and Tuesday 28th January 10:30am-12pm. It will include one week chair yoga, one week cooking (eat what you cook) and fraud awareness followed by Bingo (gift card prizes). Refreshments provided. Call The Hub 02886763398 to book your place.

AL-ANON Meeting:

Do you or someone you live with have an alcohol problem which is affecting your life and the life of those you live with. Fear no more, help is available to you, you are not alone. Make yourself a priority and come along to your local AL-ANON Meeting, it takes place every Tuesday from 8pm at S.V.D.P Building, Cookstown. Here you will find a welcoming, safe space where help is awaiting you.