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 …
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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 …
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 …
Divine Mercy Novena
Divine Mercy Novena Please join with us each day at 3:00pm as we recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. We begin today Good Friday after the 3:00pm celebration of the Lord’s Passion and we complete our novena on Divine Mercy Sunday which is the Sunday after Easter. The Novena …
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 …
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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 …