PARISH OF DESERTCREIGHT, DERRYLORAN & COOKSTOWN

Sunday 16th August 2026 – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Recently Deceased:

Lucy Reid – Coolnafranky Park, Cookstown

Jodieleigh Duggan – Castlecourt, Cookstown

Paul (Toby) O’Neill – Coolnafranky Park, Cookstown

Anne McCrory – Gallion Glen, Cookstown

Bridget Kelly – The Spires, Cookstown

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

New Arrivals:

Congratulations to –

Felismino and Berta on the baptism of their daughter

Brielle Sequeira Moniz

Bethany on the baptism of her daughter

Myah-Jane Burton Fry

Antonio and Armandinha on the baptism of their daughter

Adriel Ezaiah Afonso da Costa

Daryl and Fiona on the Baptism of their daughter

Jessie Jacqueline Robinson

May God’s Blessings of Health Be with You All

Wedding Bells:

Congratulations to:

Niamh Conway and Niall Bell

Kirsty McVeigh and Paul McElroy

Ailish Devlin and Conall Donaghy

We Wish Them God’s Blessings for the Future

Holy Trinity Church – Adult Choir:

Would you be interested in joining our Adult Choir in Holy Trinity Church? You do not need to be an expert singer – just willing to give a little of your time to help us sing God’s word. This will be a newly formed choir, so if you would like to join, please contact the parish office with your details. Many thanks.

Holy Trinity Church – Children’s Choir

Our children’s choir will resume for practice on Friday 18^th September at 3.00pm. If you are interested in joining, please contact the parish office with your details. This includes any children from primary three upwards.

Slatequarry Community BBQ:

Slatequarry Development Association are holding a Community BBQ on Saturday 22^nd August at 4.00pm in Slatequarry Hall, bouncy castles, face painting and other activities. Adults £10, Kids £5. Everyone welcome.

Holy Trinity College – Sixth Form Enrolment:

Offering a wide range of A Level Academic /Applied Subjects, BTEC Nationals, Enrichment, and Leadership opportunities. All interested students and their parents/guardians are warmly invited to attend the College Post 16 Open Day on Thursday 20th August 2026 between 9.30am – 2.30pm. Visit the College Website www.holytrinitycollege.org and view the Year 12 to Post 16 Transition Overview. Download Post 16 Prospectus and application form. Application Forms may be forwarded in advance to the College or contact the College on 028 8676 2420.