Covid is still with us. Let us continue to look after each other.
The continued peace and joy of Easter to all!
Year of Prayer for Vocations to Priesthood!
The Ascension of the Lord
Saturday 20th St Mary’s Church Dunmoyle 7pm
Bridie O’Sullivan
Sunday 21st St Malachy’s Church, Ballymacilroy 11am
First Communion
Tuesday 23rd Church of the Immaculate Conception 7pm*
Wednesday 24th St Mary’s Church 10am
Thursday 25th St Malachy’s Church 7pm
Friday 26th St Matthew’s Church 10am
Pentecost Sunday
Saturday 27th Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballygawley 7pm*
Francis & Margaret Flanagan, McKeown Family Dec.
Sunday 28th St Matthew’s Church, Garvaghey 11am
Frank & Ann Horisk, James Devine
Tuesday 30th Church of the Immaculate Conception 7pm*
Wednesday 31st St Mary’s Church 10am
Thursday 1st June St Malachy’s Church 7pm
Friday 2nd St Matthew’s Church 10am
Friday 2nd St Matthew’s Church wedding 12noon
Trinity Sunday
Saturday 3rd St Malachy’s Church Ballymacilroy 7pm
Peter Joe (First Anniversary) & Maureen Mallon, Margaret Domer, Pat, Nellie, Seamus, Liam McKenna
Sunday 4th Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballygawley 11am
Sacrament of Confirmation
Pentecost Sunday concludes the Easter Season, and the liturgy moves into Ordinary Time from Monday 28th May – green vestments are worn, and readings are from the 8th Week in Ordinary Time.
The Paschal Candle is placed near the Baptismal Font.
First Communion and Confirmation: venues for Mass will be changed to facilitate these special Parish days. Keep the young people in your prayers during these coming weeks.
Trocaire money to date £3977.97 and 53.77Euro – thank you for your generosity.
Lately deceased: Fr Tommy Mallon, Fr Kevin Mullan, Fr Donal Bennett, John Donnelly, Sean McGarry.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesdays after Mass until 12noon in St Mary’s Church; Thursdays 10am to 6pm in Church of the Immaculate Conception; Fridays after Mass til 1.30pm in St Matthew’s Church.
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Sacrament of Baptism: we welcome into the Errigal Parish faith community Sadie Josie Quinn who was Baptised recently.
Sacrament of Marriage: congratulations to Roisin McClean and Finbarr Boyle who were married recently.
Weddings: couples getting married have to fill out Church forms and also Civil Forms which can be had from the Registrar of Marriages – visit County Council websites.
First Friday June visits: Garvaghey & Ballymacilroy Tuesday 30th: Dunmoyle Wednesday 31st; Ballygawley and Tuesday Club Thursday 1st.
Lourdes Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage 23rd to 28th May – keep those travelling in your prayers as they pray for us at the Grotto. Our Lady of Lourdes, St Bernadette, St Patrick pray for us.
Knock Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage Saturday 3rd June.
150th anniversary of the Dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. Programme of events found on website and Facebook. Thursday 25th May An invitation to all Mothers and Grandmothers in the Archdiocese 7pm Evening Prayer followed by a presentation on the history of St Patrick’s Cathedral. Refreshments to follow in The Synod Hall. All Mothers & Grandmothers are asked to bring a piece of cloth, 8inches by 8inches, which symbolises their many crosses in life. These will be pieced together to create a special Diocesan Tapestry. Saturday 17th June Hike the Reek – climb Croagh Patrick and raise funds for the ongoing restoration of the Cathedral. Sponsor cards available from Parish Office Armagh at 3752 2813.
Lough Derg – one day retreats for May – 27th, 29th. 45Euro. Booking essential 00353719861518
Continuous Rosary in Ireland for Peace and Charity – Our Parish of Errigal Ciaran has been allocated Friday 2nd June, surname A-L 11.24pm -11.42pm; surname M-Z 11.42pm-12midnight.
Pastoral Area Parishes: Aghaloo & Carnteel 2nd June 10.12-10.48pm; Beragh 2nd June midnight – 0.36am; Killeeshil 3rd June 6.36- 7.12pm: Pray well!
Cleaning rota June: St Malachy’s Church Briege Tierney, Finola Canavan; St Mary’s Church Rose, Eithne, Teresa, Rosemary McCann; St Matthew’s Church Irene McGinley.
The statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available again to visit the homes of the Parish for those with special intentions such as exams, illness etc – can avail of the statue for a week. There is many special graces and blessings that accompany her. Those who would like to host the statue please contact Kathleen at 07776188654.
Sr Consillio’s Addiction Centre: Kathleen Loughran would like to say a big thank you to all those who leave donations for the Charity Shop at her home. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Tyrone Ladies GAA – every success to the ladies who play in the Ulster Intermediate Championship Final next Sunday, 28th, in Clones against Antrim and especially to our own Club members and Parishioners. J
The ability to speak several languages is valuable, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.
Bingo: St Ciaran’s Hall Wednesdays 9pm. All welcome! Lotto continues as usual.
Bulletin – the next will be published on 4th & 18th June. Deadline for notices 31st May & 14th June.
Exam Prayer Lord, you are my friend and you are with me today and always. You have blessed my life with many gifts and talents. As the exams approach I feel nervous so I pray for your peace. Calm my mind so that I can think clearly and write down what I know. Help me to remember what I have learned and to do my best. Lord your loving presence surrounds me. Help me to trust that you will guide me. Amen.