Latest Bulletins

Mass Intentions

Sun. 31st Aug 10am Eugene & Sarah Teague & deceased of family
Mon. 1st Sept 10am
Tues. 2nd Sept NO MASS
Wed. 3rd Sept 10am
Thurs. 4th Sept NO MASS
Fri. 5th Sept 7.30pm MM Martin McGovern & Danny & Patsy Murray
Sat. 6th Sept 7pm
Sun 7th Sept 10am 1st Anniv. Michael McCanney & Theresa Hartop & Breda Martin & Angela Carron.

Blessing of the Graves

In St Dympna’s Old Cemetery will take place next Sunday 7th September at 12noon. Please note the Blessing of Graves in St Davog’s new Cemetery will take place on 2nd November.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

St John’s Business & Enterprise College
Please take note of the following dates & information for pupils returning to school:
Monday 1st September – Years 8 & 9 only
Tuesday 2nd September – Years 10 & 11 only
Wednesday 3rd September – Year 12 only
Thursday 4th September – Whole school returns

Loreto Grammar School

arrangements for school opening September 2025
Year 9, 10, 11 only – Monday 1st September

Year 8, 12 only – Tuesday 2nd September
Year 13, 14 only – Wednesday 3rd September

All Pupils – Thursday 4th September

Dromore CCE Traditional Music /Singing Classes

Will Commence- Monday 22nd September 2025. Lessons available Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle, Banjo, Button Accordion and Traditional Singing. For Further information please contact Hugh 07704777043 or Monica 07514100058

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

Poor Clares Galway:

Monastic Experience Day for women 18-35. An opportunity to explore and experience Poor Clare life and spirituality. Takes place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday the 6th September. Contact: events@poorclares.ie to register. More information: poorclares.ie/monastic-experience-days

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)

Medjugorje

ex Dublin via Dubrovnik 17th – 24th September ’25. £765 pps. Accompanied by Fr. Paul Byrne as Spiritual Director. Contact John Calgie 028686 31177 or 07736336262.

Ordinations in the Diocese of Clogher in the coming months.
Dr. Gary Carville, The Diocesan communications office, to be Ordained a permanent Deacon on Friday 5 September 2025.

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

Cappagh Padre Pio Prayer Group Pilgrimage 2025.

10th – 17th of September visiting the shrines of Assisi, Saint Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo and Saint Micheal’s cave. Cost £1,135 pps; Accompanied by a spiritual director. For more information, please contact Maire, 07799112224 or Clare, 07778025587.

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.