Parish News

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PARISH OF DESERTCREAT, DERRYLORAN & COOKSTOWN.

13th June 2021, Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Recently Deceased:

Patsy McCrystal, Coagh Street

Eternal Rest Grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her.

Novena to St. Anthony – Church of the Most Holy Trinity

Nine days beginning 5th – 13th June

Novena Prayer recited each day During the 10 am Mass

Triduum with Novena Prayers and Benediction

Friday 11th June Blessing of the Relic 7 pm
Sunday 13th June Blessing of the Lilies 6 pm

We invite you to join us during this Novena in the Church or by Live Stream.

Memorare of St. Anthony

O Holy St. Anthony gentlest of Saints your love for God and charity for your neighbour, made you worthy when on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (make your request. The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so you are the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving St. Anthony whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my prayer into the ears of the sweet infant Jesus, who loved to linger in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will ever be your Amen.

Sunday Masses in Rock and Slatequarry at 10.30 am.

St John’s Church, Slatequarry – 13th June
Sacred Heart Church, Rock – 20th June

Recent Arrivals

Congratulations to:
Francis and Nicole the birth of their son
Blake Charlie Andrew Donnelly

We wish them God’s Blessings of good health and happiness.

Congratulations

Congratulations to all the children of Holy Trinity Primary School who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday 4th June in Holy Trinity Church.

May the Holy Spirit be with you on your journey through life.

Blessing of the Graves

There have been many inquiries as to The Blessing of the Graves taking place this year. We have decided with restrictions to large gatherings still limited in numbers we will not be going ahead presently. Should things change in the coming months we will keep you informed.

Thought for the Week

Remember how blessed you are
no matter what’s happening.

Anniversary Masses 12th June – 20th June

Saturday 12th June 10 am:
Noel Canavan, Patrick McNally
Saturday 12th June 6 pm:
Mae Mullan (Month’s Mind)
Sunday 13th June 9.30 am:
Bella Rooney, Chris McNally, Annie McNally
Sunday 13th June Slatequarry 10.30 am:
Susan Slean, Mary McGeough
Sunday 13th June 12 Noon:
Orland Jaroniamo
Monday 14th June 10 am:
Michael and Kathleen McGinley, Patrick Coleman
Tuesday 15th June 10 am:
Brian McIvor
Wednesday 16th June 10 am:
Catherine Morgan, Mary Burns, Peter McNally
Thursday 17th June 10 am:
Mary Simpson, Bridget Lambe, Brigid Kelly, Keith Carson
Friday 18th June 10 am:
Emma Grimes, Henry O’Neill
Saturday 19th June 10 am:
Patsy Martin, Dan Mullan, Michael John McGlone
Saturday 19th June 6 pm:
Parish Mass Intentions
Sunday 20th June 9.30 am:
Parish Mass Intentions
Sunday 20th June Rock 10.30 am:
John McNamee
Sunday 20th June 12 Noon:
Raymond (Jnr) McKenna

Please state a time for weekend anniversaries.

Parish Envelopes

A number of parishioners have been enquiring about supporting our parish during this time of no public Mass. You may wish to drop your envelopes into the parish office or make a donation by cheque. For weekly envelopes; cheques may be made payable to ‘Cookstown Church Account’. For Building Fund envelopes; cheques may be made payable to ‘Cookstown Church Building Fund’. We thank you for your donations received to date and appreciate your generosity during these times. All donations will be recorded accordingly.

Anyone wishing to pay by standing order, direct debit or bank transfer can call the parish office to receive bank account details.

Vincent’s Vintage

Boutique and furniture store weekly opening hours will be Monday to Saturday inclusive 10 am-4 pm. Volunteers are urgently needed to assist the van driver with collections and deliveries.

Help is also needed in the furniture store. If you have spare time and are willing to help ,on a weekly basis, please ring the shop manager on 86769400.

SVP Cookstown offers its sincere thanks to the community for their on-going support, especially throughout the pandemic.

Blood Donation

Friday 11th June 2021

There will be blood a donation session at Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
&
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Note that donation sessions are now by appointment only; to book an appointment, please call 08085 534 653 between 10:00am and 4:30pm.