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 …

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 …

Synodal Pathway

Background to the Synodal Pathway On 10 March 2021, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference announced a new Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland leading to the holding of a National Synodal Assembly within the next five years. VIEW MORE Submissions are sought by 23 May 2021 Individual and groups are invited to submit …

Bethany Bereavement Group

Bethany Bereavement Support Group We know that many families have suffered bereavement during the past year.  As we are aware, wakes have been restricted and only small numbers allowed at funerals and burials.  Many have not been permitted to attend month’s mind or anniversary Masses.  As a Parish Community we know these restrictions are there …

Derry Diocesan Vocations Week

Derry Diocesan Vocations Week 17th – 25th April 2021 The annual Derry Diocesan Vocations Week is celebrated this week, ending on Good Shepherd Sunday, 25th April. The theme for this year’s Vocations Week is based on “Patris Corde” (‘With a Father’s Heart.’), which is Pope Francis’ recent publication for the year of Saint Joseph.  You …

All-Night Vigil for those who have died in past year

All-Night Vigil I am very conscious that for all those who have died in your parish(es) in the last twelve months, funerals have been far from ‘normal’, with all the COVID-19  restrictions that have been – and are – in place.  The pain of loss has, in many cases, been compounded by the paucity of …

Church Reopening

Churches will be open for worship on Friday 26th  March Bishops in the North have announced a cautious return to public worship for the faithful from 26th March, in time for the celebration of Holy Week and Easter. Bishops emphasise the need for continued caution and a rigorous application of all mitigations and safeguards required …