Pray for the Sick – Live online with Fr Sean O’Donnell Join Fr Sean O’Donnell, Waterside Parish as he leads prayers for the sick every Monday at 8:30pm, live on SW Prayer channel (swprayer.org). Prayers will be followed by Eucharistic Adoration. Date: Every Sunday evening Time: 8:30PM Where: Join the live broadcast at 8.30pm at: …
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Season of Creation
The Season of Creation Laudato Si The Season of Creation or Creation Time, is marked throughout the Christian world from 1st September to 4th October (Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi), celebrating the joy of creation as well as encouraging awareness-raising initiatives to protect the natural environment. For ideas, initiatives, prayers, liturgies and news articles …
Diocesan Appointments
Diocesan Appointments During the course of the last couple of weeks Bishop McKeown has made a number of new diocesan appointments. As a result Fr Malachy Gallagher has been appointed curate to the parish of Melmount, Strabane residing in the parochial house in the grounds of Immaculate Conception Church, Strabane. He will be assisting Fr …
First Communion Dates
FIRST HOLYCOMMUNION 2021 Mon 20th September 2021 1:00pm Sacred Heart PS Immaculate Conception Church A 4:00pm Sacred Heart PS Immaculate Conception Church B Tue 21st September 2021 1:00pm Good Shepherd PS St Columb’s Church A 4:00pm Good Shepherd PS St Columb’s Church B Wed 22nd September 2021 1:00pm St Oliver Plunkett PS St Oliver …
Fr Aidan Mullan
Fr Aidan Mullan It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that we heard of the death of Fr Aidan. Whilst we were aware that he was very ill, the reality of his death takes a while to sink in. An Omagh man he was ordained a Priest in 1976. For …
Pray for Vocations with Bishop Donal
Pray for Vocations live with Bishop McKeown Bishop Donal McKeown will lead prayers for vocations every Thursday of August at 8:30pm, live on SW Prayer channel (swprayer.org). Date: Every Thursday in August 2021. Time: 8:30 PM. Where: Join the live broadcast at 8.30pm at: SW Prayer channel. VISIT CHANNEL
World Day of Grandparents
Pope’s Message for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly The Vatican has released the message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated on Sunday 25 July on the theme ‘I am with you always’ (Mt 28:20). The text of his …
Happy 40th Anniversary
Fr Michael celebrates 40 years of priesthood On Monday evening we had a good turnout for the 7:30pm mass to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Fr Michael’s ordination. In his homily Fr Michael reflected on his life as a priest and about the people and situations that he had encountered. He thanked those who had …
Month of June
The month of June is dedicated to The Sacred Heart of Jesus. This month falls within the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical colour green. This symbol of hope is the colour of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, …
Confirmation Schedule
Sacrament of Confirmation As we approach the Feast of Pentecost, boys and girls from the parish will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in the coming week beginning on Friday 21st May. We would ask you to keep them in your prayers at this very important time on their journey of faith. Fri 21st May …