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4th National Grandparents' Pilgrimage     (23/07/2010)

The 4th National Grandparents' Pilgrimage will take place the The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, on Sunday 12th September. Anointing of the Sick at 2pm, Pilgrimage Mass at 3pm, followed by Eucharistic Adoration.

Special guest singers: Michael English, Dana and Chloe Coyle. For further information, visit website www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com or telephone 0035398 24877.


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Cairn Sunday     (23/07/2010)

Cairn Sunday (Omagh) is on this Sunday 25th July 2010 commencing around 2pm. A bus will be available for those not wishing to walk. A welcome cup of tea will be served in the marquee at the top and entertainment will be provided.
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Two Hearts Prayer Group     (23/07/2010)

A Prayer Vigil in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelestown,  beginning with a First Friday Mass at 7.30 pm on Friday, 6th August.

There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament immediately after Mass and the Vigil will end with a First Saturday Mass at 12.15 am. A visiting priest will be available for Confessions during the Vigil.


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Drumragh Parish Pilgrimage to Lough Derg     (23/07/2010)

Micheal McGavigan, a student for the Diocese will be in the Parish for the month of August. He is organising a Parish 3 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg. It leaves on Tuesday 10th August 2010, and returns on Thursday 12th August. The cost is STG60.00, including bus, boat and admission to the island. To book, please call the parish office on 8224 2092 and leave your name and number.


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Donegal Historical Society     (23/07/2010)

Donegal Historical Society field day in Gartan/Termon area will take place on Sunday 25 July. Meeting at Lagoon Bar, Termon at 3.00pm. Guide for the trip is Christy Gillespie who will bring you in 'Colmcille’s Footsteps'. For more information telephone 00 353 872261378. All are welcome.
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CARMELITE RETREAT CENTRE     (16/07/2010)

A Mass for the Sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 20 July at 8.00pm. All are welcome to attend.
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Pro-Life Devotions     (16/07/2010)

Pro-Life Devotions on Tuesday in St Columb's Church Waterside

commencing with Rosary at 7.00 pm followed by Mass at 7.30 pm.


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Family Care Society     (16/07/2010)

Adoption: Could you make a child happy again after a difficult start in life? Family Care Society is presently seeking adoptive families who would be interested in parenting children aged between 3 – 8 years and who need the love and attention of a caring and understanding family.

For further information please contact Family Care Society on Belfast 90691133 or Derry 71368592 or email: email@familycaresociety.org  or visit their website www.familycaresociety.net.


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Foyle Cruse Bereavement Care     (16/07/2010)

Foyle Cruse Bereavement Care is hosting a Charity Golf Tournament next Sunday, 25th July at Faughan Valley Golf Centre. Registration STG 11 with prizes for all categories. To book please telephone 71860707.
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The Long Tower Restoration Fund     (16/07/2010)

Charity Dance in aid of The Long Tower Restoration Fund and The Knights Of The Blessed Sacrament in St Columb's Hall usually on the last Friday of every month. Next dance Friday, 23rd July from 9.00 pm.  Music by Seamus and Danny.  Admission STG5.00.
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