Diocesan Aim
As a diocese, we aim to be the Body of Christ with the help of the Holy Spirit so that we can live like Jesus in our time and place sharing his compassionate love with all.
Sunday Masses |
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| Carrickmore | 6.30pm & 11.30am |
| Loughmacrory | 10.00am |
| Creggan | 9.00am |
Lately deceased
Margaret Slane, Annie Corrigan & Kathleen McCallan
May They rest in peace
Graveyard Sunday
3rd June Creggan 10th June Carrickmore 24th June Loughmacrory
Confirmation Retreat
21st March
First Confession
27th March Loughmacrory 28th March Carrickmore
First Communion
12th May Loughmacrory 19th May Carrickmore
Confirmation
31st March (Gaeilge-Armagh) 3rd June (Carrickmore)
Extract from Message Of The Holy Father On
World Day Of The Sick
Dear Brothers and Sisters!
On the occasion of the World Day of the Sick, which we will celebrate on 11th February, the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin of Lourdes, I wish to renew my spiritual nearness to all sick people who are in places of care or are looked after in their families, expressing to each one of them the solicitude and the affection of the whole of the Church. In the generous and loving welcoming of every human life, above all of weak and sick life, a Christian expresses an important aspect of his or her gospel witness, following the example of Christ, who bent down before the material and spiritual sufferings of man in order to heal them.
Diocesan Pastoral Plan
Parish Consultation - Cardinal Sean Brady has requested that there would be further consultations with parishes to prepare for the next steps in the ongoing development of the Pastoral Plan. Mr Pat Logue will facilitate this consultation session on Monday 13th February at 8.30pm in the Patrician Hall. All parishioners are encouraged to attend so that we can discuss how we will meet and face the inevitable changes in parish structures and personnel which the coming years will bring!
Take a Pledge For Lent
During Lent this year the Pioneer Council are encouraging people to show example by giving up alcohol, and offering up that sacrifice for someone who suffers an affliction. Arrangements are on the Poster at the church door.
Termonmaguirc Conference of St. Vincent de Paul
would like to thank most sincerely the Dean Brian Maguirc College community for their very generous Christmas contribution of £1002.03.
Loughmacrory Ladies Friendship Group
meeting will be held in Loughview Centre on Wednesday night at 8.00pm. Old time dancing class for beginners’ continues on Thursday night at 8.00pm.
An Charraig Mhór GFC
The FUN-damentals programme for 2012 starts on Wed 8th Feb in Dean Maguirc College for parents only from 7 - 8pm. It will then run for 6 more weeks for the children. It is imperative that a parent attend each night to make the programme work. Children will have a letter home from school with full details. A Special Needs Gaelic Football Coaching Programme commences in Killyclogher Parish Hall at 5.30pm to 6.30pm on 15th February, Age Group: 12 to Adult.
Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha / O’Neill Country Historical Society
The first lecture in the 2012 programme, ‘The execution of Blessed Patrick O’Loughran, February 1612’ will be given by Dr John McCavitt. It will be held on Wednesday 8th February at 8:00pm in the Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library and Archive.
Carrickmore Afternoon Club
re-opens on Thursday 9th February at 2.00pm in the Patrician.
School Around the Corner
Carrickmore Handball Club are staging their version of ‘School around the Corner’ in the Patrician on Sat. 11th February. Fifteen local celebrities will take to the stage with UTV’s Frank Mitchell to tell all about their school adventures. An exhilarating evening is expected. NOT TO BE MISSED. Tickets can be obtained from any Committee member or at the Patrician.
Card Making Course
There will be a card making course in the Loughmacrory Clubrooms on Saturday 25th February 2012. This course is for adults and children and gives everyone an opportunity to make some beautiful cards. For any more information please contact Angela on 07821606955 or Miriam on 07823324022.
Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group
announces Spring Conference weekend Beginning Friday Feb 10th at 7pm ending Sunday 12th at 4.30pm 2012. Venue 4 Seasons Hotel Monaghan Led by Fr Ronnie Mitchell, S.M.MGuest, Speakers Sr. Josephine Walsh D.H.S & Fr John Keane. All Welcome. For further details www.mcpg.net
The Three Priests
St Patrick’s Cathedral 9th March 8.00PM The Three Priests, £15:00 Tickets available from Armagh Tourist Information Centre Tel: 02837521800
Diocesan Safeguarding Appeal
Volunteers Needed The Armagh Diocesan Safeguarding Committee has been forming teams of volunteer facilitators in each Pastoral Area. The facilitators have been trained to deliver Information Sessions on Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults at Parish Level. If you have experience in training, facilitation and/or presenting and feel you would like to contribute to this important work within the Church your help would be greatly appreciated. To obtain an information pack contact Pierce on 3752 5592 or pfox@archdioceseofarmagh.com
University Students
The Catholic Chaplaincy @ Queen’s Belfast Email: cc@qubcc.org Website www.qubcc.org Twitter: @CatholicChapQUB Re-opens on Sunday 25th September for 8pm Mass. Daily Mass Monday to Friday 12.15pm Sunday Mass 8pm. The Dedication of Studies Mass will be on Sunday 9th October 8pm.
Getting Married?
Please consider this checklist:
Have you confirmed the date of your wedding and the Priest to perform the ceremony?
Have you made arrangements to do the Pre-Marriage Course (Ph 82242439)?
Have you made an arrangement to get Pre-Nuptial Papers completed?
Please keep all music in line with Diocesan Guidelines.
Please ensure that there are no candles or lanterns on or attached to the seats as this is a serious safety issue.
Catholic Singles
Catholic Singles is an organisation which helps single adult Catholics of all ages meet, either one to one or through social events. Please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk
Pregnant? Need to Talk?
If you are concerned about an unplanned pregnancy and would you like to talk to someone, in confidence contact CURA. See www.cura.ie for Centre details
All Cura services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL
Our support service is available to women, men and all family members.
The Permanent Diaconate
Is God calling you to serve as a Deacon in the Archdiocese of Armagh? Are you a man aged over 25 and under 65 married/single or widowed?
For further information contact your local priest or
Fr J Gates, Diocesan Director,
30 King Street, Magherafelt,
Co Derry BT45 6AS
jgatesbrack@btconnect.com