Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
We celebrate Christ as a crucified King. Through his cross he has won a holy nation and a royal people. In his Kingdom he has reconciled all things to himself and through himself. He is the true shepherd-king who leads his people to peace.
Saturday 19th St Malachy’s Church 7pm
Moira & William Turbitt, Paul Urch,
Vincent & Margaret McCann & Dec Family & McBride Dec Family
Sunday 20th St Mary’s Church 11am
Neil, Michael, Sarah Ann McGarvey, Roseann, Neil, Michael Donnelly, John McCann,
Hugh, Bernard, Michael Tierney
First Sunday of Advent
Advent is our preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas and at the end of time. It is a time of waiting, conversion and of hope. It is marked in the liturgy with an Advent Wreath – five candles for the four weeks of Advent and one for Christmas – purple vestments – no gloria. Because Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year we have four full weeks of Advent. Sunday readings follow Year A.
Saturday 26th Church of the Immaculate Conception 7pm*
Eleanor Gallagher, Patrick & Nellie McMullan
Sunday 27th St Matthew’s Church
Catherine/Cassie – Month Mind – John & Sean O’Meara, Mary Jane Donnelly,
Monica, Gertrude, Teresa, Fr Charles McDonald
Tuesday 29th Church of the Immaculate Conception 7pm*
Mass for mothers and fathers and families
whose baby/babies died prematurely, or at birth or soon after birth or in infancy.
Write the names of your child/ren and place in basket at front of Altar
Wednesday 30th St Mary’s Church 7.30pm
Errigal Ciaran GFC – Mass for deceased members
Thursday 1st December St Malachy’s Church 7pm
Friday 2nd St Matthew’s Church 10am
Robert Woods
Second Sunday of Advent
Saturday 3rd St Malachy’s Church 7pm
Brendan Kelly, Paddy McGuire
Sunday 4th St Mary’s Church 11am
Michael John Conroy
Lately deceased: Catherine/Cassie O’Meara, Pat Joe Kerr, Gerard Kelly, Tony McKillion, Winnie Robinson.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Wednesday after Mass until 12noon in St Mary’s Church; each Thursday 10am to 6pm in Church of the Immaculate Conception; each Friday after Mass til 2pm in St Matthew’s Church. THE POWER OF AN HOUR!
Sacrament of Baptism: we welcome into the Errigal Ciaran Parish faith community Eve Josephine McGinley who was Baptised recently.
Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Gráinne Harper and Ciáran Mossey who were married recently.
Acclamation of faith beginning at Advent: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.
Christmas and New Year Masses: Christmas Eve St Mary’s Church 5pm and Church of the Immaculate Conception 7pm; Christmas Day St Matthew’s Church 9.30am and St Malachy’s Church 11am.
New Year’s Eve St Malachy’s Church 7pm; New Year’s Day St Mary’s Church 11am.
First Communion: St Brigid’s PS Sunday 14th May at 11am St Mary’s Church
St Mary’s PS Saturday 20th May at 11am Church of the Immaculate Conception
St Malachy’s PS Sunday 21st May at 11am St Malachy’s Church
Confirmation: Sunday 4th June Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Church of the Immaculate Conception 11am
St Brigid’s and St Malachy’s Primary Schools
Sunday 18th June Church of the Immaculate Conception 11am St Mary’s Primary School
Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses will be changed accordingly to facilitate these dates.
Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Monday 28th November at 7pm
Parish Finance Committee meeting on Monday 12th December.
Save the dates Is your child due to start school in September 2023? We would love to see you at St. Mary’s PS on Monday 12th December at 2pm to see our wonderful school in action, meet the dedicated staff and chat to our exceptional children about life and learning at St. Mary’s.
St. Mary’s pupils will host a Carol Service in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Monday 19th December at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
First Friday visits: Garvaghey & Ballymacilroy Tuesday 29th; Dunmoyle Wednesday 30th; Ballygawley and Tuesday Club Thursday 1st December.
Continuous Rosary in Ireland for Peace and Charity – Our Parish of Errigal Ciaran has been allocated Wednesday 2nd December, surname A-L 11.24am -11.42am; surname M-Z 11.42am-12noon.
Pastoral Area Parishes: Aghaloo & Carnteel 2nd December surname A-L 10.12-10.30am; surname M-Z 10.30-10.48am; Beragh 2nd December surname A-L 12noon – 12.18pm; surname M-Z 12.18-12.36pm; Killeeshil 3rd December surname A-L 6.36-6.54am; surname M-Z 6.54-7.12am: Pray well!
Cleaning rota: St Malachy’s Church Briege Tierney & Finola Canavan; St Mary’s Church Anna McCann, Hugh & Marie McCann; St Matthew’s Church Bradley Family.
Alcohol Awareness Week 18-25 November 2022 Al-Anon offering Family support for those affected by alcoholism All meetings are listed on the website www.al-anonuk.org.uk, or you can call our Confidential Helpline on 02890682368 10am – 1pm or 6pm – 10pm daily.
Benburb Priory Events Martin Shaw and Paul Kingsnorth: Into the Hut of Stories on Saturday 26 November at 7.30pm. Tickets: £10. An evening of saints & beasts and soulful nourishment.
Altamuskin Community Centre All welcome for refreshments in the community centre. Sunday November 20th from 11.30 am. Catch up with neighbours and old friends. Our Christmas Craft Fair is on Friday December 2nd from 7pm. Tables still available contact Orla @ 07759311971 or Briege @ 07715 888776 Our Santa breakfast is on Sunday December 4th from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. Christmas wreath workshop Wednesday December 7th from 7.30 pm. £30 per person includes ibase and sone accessories along with light refreshments. Bring foliage and any unique pieces to make it your own style. Under the guidance of Mary Rafferty. Contact Orla @ 07759311971 or Briege @ 07715888776 limited spaces left
Ballygawley Local History Group. Next Meeting on Monday 28th November. Topic: Engineering in South Tyrone Speaker: Brendan Holland. Venue: St. Ciaran’s School Staff Room at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Ballygawley Early Years Playgroup – Join our team! Two exciting new job opportunities. We are recruiting for playgroup leader and deputy leader. For further information please contact Caroline Buchanan on 07843370473 email: carolinebuchanan4859@gmail.com Closing date for applications Friday 25th November 2022 @ 4pm
Bingo: St Ciaran’s Hall Wednesdays 9pm. All welcome! Lotto continues as usual.
Bulletin – the next will be published on 4th 18th, 25th December