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Mass Intentions

Sun. 14th Sept 10am Geraldine McKenna
Mon. 15th Sept 10am
Tues. 16th Sept NO MASS
Wed. 17th Sept 10am
Thurs. 18th Sept NO MASS
Fri. 19th Sept 7.30pm Kieran McGuinness & Damien Kelly
Sat. 20th Sept 7pm
Sun 21st Sept 10am John Corrigan

Sacrament of Confirmation in the parish will be celebrated by Bishop Duffy on Friday 15th May 2026 at 6pm.

Eucharistic Ministers September:

 

7pm Fiona Dillon  Philomena Kelly Siobhan Colton Freda McDonnell Mark Colton

10am Aidy McCann Cormac McQuaid Brian McCarron Liam McLaughlin Ruairi Teague

 

Readers September:

7pm                                          Helen McGrade

10am Clare McAloon

 

NO MASS Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday morning

Important Notice:

From 1st May 2023 Masses in Dromore will be as follows:
Mon. 10am: Wed. 10am: Fri. 7.30pm: Sat. 7pm: Sun. 10am

The Friday 7.30pm Mass and the Sunday 10am Mass will be Multiple Intention Masses
Saturday 7pm Mass is for Months Mind and 1st Anniversary

For the time being Parishioners are asked to observe the following:

• for booking Masses please go to the Sacristy after any Mass.
  (those living outside the Parish please get friends to do this for
  you)
• To arrange a Baptism please phone Fr. Dolan on 028 8289 8771
• For all other queries phone 028 8289 8641 Tuesday 11am – 1pm Email: dromore@clogherparishes.ie
• Emergency sick calls to Fr. Dolan 028 8289 8641/07789796862

Parish Office:

Tel:02882898641 or Email: dromore@clogherparishes.ie To arrange a Baptism, please phone Fr. Dolan on 028 8289 8771. For all other bookings or enquiries contact the parish office. Office Hours: Tuesday 11am – 1pm

Man available to do grave or garden grass cutting in Dromore or neighbouring area Contact : Aloysius 07494 959587.

M&M NURSERIES

have a limited amount of spaces left for grave maintenance. Graves will be cut and cleaned once per week for the season. If interested please ring or message on 07594 477479.

The Tuesday Club

will recommence this Tuesday 16th September @10:30am. We start the morning with our usual exercises for 35mins followed by music and dancing. Remember to bring cash in on Tuesday to pay for the upcoming trip to Lusty Beg and Bundoran on 23rd September. New members welcome any Tuesday morning.

Dromore Men’s Shed

Do you want to belong to a community group, to get out and be active and meet new people? Come along to St. Patrick’s Hall (Common Room) on Tuesday 16th September @7:30pm and bring a friend. We need ideas and suggestions for our Men’s Shed. If you only want to sit and chat and drink tea…that’s ok too! The main objective is to connect and interact with other people. Everyone welcome.

Omagh Charismatic Prayer Group

will hold a Day of Prayer, Praise and Healing in the Mellow Country Hotel, Omagh, BT78 5RA on Sunday 19th October. Registration from 9.30am. Holy Mass in the afternoon. Speaker will be Fr John Keane. Cost £30 includes morning coffee and lunch. Booking essential by Sunday 5th October. Contact 07876411435 or 07596609041.

Big Ridge Cycling Club

Tea/Coffee Morning will be held next Sunday 21st September 2025 from 10.30am-1pm St Patrick’s Hall, Dromore. Everyone welcome Donations in support of Rapid Response Omagh & Care for Cancer In memory of Sean O’Donnell

Legion of Mary Annual pilgrimage to Knock,

Sunday 28th September, bus departing Main Street at 8.30am, returning at 8.30pm. Cost £20, contact Vera or Lucia 898629 or 07548870901, please book early.

A Triduum in Preparation for the Feast of Padre Pio:

will take place in The Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal from Saturday 20th – Tuesday 23rd September. (inclusive) Mass, Homily and Blessing with his mitten at 7.30pm each evening. Preacher: Fr Pius McLaughlin OFM. Everyone welcome.

Michael English

12th November 2025 in St Joseph’s Church Ederney. Doors open at 7pm and concert begins at 8pm. Tickets on sale for £30 on Friday 5th Sep at 7pm and Sunday 7th Sep after Sunday mass in the parish Centre, Ederney. Cash only please.

Irish language one day

course. St. John’s School, Saturday 20th September 9.45am-2pm. Beginners, Improvers and Ard Rang. Register with Cónall – 07815 784962

Irish language adult classes:

Starting Monday 22nd September at 7pm, in St. John’s School. Beginners, Beginner Improvers and Meán Rang. More information on Dromore GFC social media, or contact Cónall on 07815 784962

Could You Help Share the True Spirit of Christmas? Each year, volunteers in parishes across the north of Ireland set up a small stall after Masses to sell Trócaire’s Gifts of Change — meaningful gifts that make a real difference to families living in poverty around the world. We provide everything you need including training and support. All we ask is a little time and a big heart. Last Christmas, 50 parishes took part — and we would love to grow that number even more this year! If you would like to find out more about how you can help, please email Mark at mark.mcmahon@trocaire.org or call 028 9080 8030.

Join HARMONISE

in the Strule Arts Centre on Friday 26th September at 7.30pm for an unforgettable evening of harmony, heart, and hometown vibes as our choir brings you a feel-good mix of easy listening favourites, spirited folk tunes, and toe-tapping rock and roll and pop classics. There’s something for everyone in this night of song and dance. Tickets are available from the Strule Arts Centre box office.

Mickey Dolan’s Social Dance Classes:

beginning Tuesday 9th September, Holy Trinity Dromore. 8-10pm. Learn to jive & line dance, no partner needed. Tel 07811103787

N I Blood Transfusion Service: donation sessions will be held in St John’s College on Tuesday 16th September 12.30pm-7.30pm. Book an appointment https://nibts.bookinglive.com

Ag ceiliúradh Chlann Uí Néill,

Saturday 13th September. Meeting point Trillick Arts & Cultural Society, Main Street at 10.30am. Walk to Dreigh Hill is approximately two miles – lifts are available with pre-booking. Talk at Dreigh Hill. Return to Trillick for refreshments and discussion. Cover is £10. Contact trillickartsculturalsociety@gmail.com to book in or for more information.

NBSCCCI Art Competition:

The NBSCCCI invites children and young people to participate in “A Safe and Welcoming Church Children and Young Person’s Art Competition 2025” by submitting a piece of art that depicts “A Safe and Welcoming Church”. For further details including rules of the competition go to https://www.safeguarding.ie/news-events/a-safe-and-welcoming-church-art-competition-2025

Dromore CCE Traditional Music /Singing Classes

Dromore Branch Classes will be returning on Monday 22nd September in St John’s School Dromore. Tutoring available in- Banjo – Patrick Treacy Flute- Grace McQuaid Tin Whistle – Patricia Muldoon/ Grace McQuaid Button Accordion – Edel Mc Quaid Fiddle – Maggie Maguire Traditional Singing – Cathal Lynch REGISTRATION NIGHT on Monday 8th September at 7pm St John’s – Everyone Welcome

Welcome Back to Chaplaincy:

The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s reopens on Monday 15 September at 42 University Road, with weekday Masses resuming and Sunday evening Mass back on 21 September at 8.00pm in the Canada Room, Lanyon Building. Our full programme returns—Awaken, Blest, Bible study, Canticle Choir, Frassati Fellowship, QUB Trócaire, Order of Malta and Thomistic Institute lectures. Whether new or returning, come and join us at Mosaic Café, in the Chapel, or the Common Room—a place to meet, pray and belong. For more visit qubcatholic.org

Dromore Sports Complex- September 2025
Children’s Classes Tuesday 16th September – Mini Soccer- 5pm-6pm- (6-9yrs)- £3.50
Wednesdays- Adult Classes Staying Active Club- Starting Wednesday 17th @10.30am – £3.50 per session Pilates class continues (7pm-8pm) £6 per Session
Children’s Classes: Fundamentals- Wednesday 17th September, 6pm-6.45pm-£3.50 per session (Aged 3-5yrs) Great class for developing agility, balance, confidence & co-ordination skills.
Sports Hall available for Indoor Football or Badminton, Contact the Complex on 02882 898 618 for times available
Fitness Suite offer – Gym Cards £30 for 10 Sessions
Birthday Party bookings available -Friday (4pm-6pm) or Saturday 12pm-2pm/ 2pm-4pm, contact the Complex for availability

Rise and Shine Trust

(Formally known as The Irish Pilgrimage Trust) Easter 2026 Pilgrimage: Applications are invited from young people with additional social, emotional, physical and learning needs aged 11-30 who are interested in travelling as guests to Lourdes with the Rise and Shine Trust. The trip is free to Guests travelling with the Group. The application form is available online on riseandshine.ie or https://form.jotform.com/212932685135054 Closing date for applications 15th October 2025. Applications are also sought for carers aged 18+ who would be interested in accompanying guests on the trip. Carers applications at riseandshine.ie For more information, visit www.riseandshine.ie or Please feel free to contact Sian (07960211352) or Róisin (00353 863380328)

Ordinations in the Diocese of Clogher in the coming months.

Prayers and best wishes to Martin Kane of Termon Villas, Pettigo, Co. Donegal, as he sets out later this month on the Propaedeutic Year for Priesthood. This first stage of seminary formation takes place at the English College of St Alban in Valladolid, Spain. We hold Martin in our prayers and ask God’s blessing on him as he begins this new chapter. May he find joy and peace as he continues to follow the Lord’s call.
Saint Charles Borromeo, Patron Saint of Seminarians, pray for him.

Lough Derg Three Day Pilgrimages:

Jubilee Year Opportunities At Lough Derg

this August & September
Three Day Pilgrimages continue until 15th August. (Last day 13th August) Admission €85. Concessions for Seniors, Students and Groups.
One Day Retreats – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection – August 19th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th September 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th, 13th, 20th, 21st
National Sacred Heart Crusade – a Sacred Heart Statue blessed by Pope Francis will be present for the Day Retreats on 23rd, 24th & 25th August.
Canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis on Sun 7th September – special devotions and blessing with Carlo Acutis Relic. Admission €50. Group discounts available.

Thursday 21st August to mark National Heritage Week 2025 Lough Derg offers a day to immerse yourself in the story and heritage of the ancient Sanctuary. Guided Tour of Station Island and Boat Trip at 11am & 2:30pm. Admission €15.
Pilgrim Path Lake Shore Pilgrimage – In the footsteps of pilgrims through the centuries
Sunday 31st August. Guided 8km & 12km walk options available. Admission €25.

Quiet Day Retreat – Come apart by yourself, and rest for a while – Friday 12th September. Admission €40 includes refreshments and lunch.
Advance Booking Essential Tel. 0(0353) 719861518 www.loughderg.org

Be Alert

There continues to be fraudulent scams and alerts via telephone calls, emails, etc. Please continue to be aware and cautious of any unexpected activity or communication to you and to your vulnerable family members.

PYX

Please return Pyx for Holy Communion if not in use as we have none now left to give to people.