The Rosary is prayed together in church before Mass. Come a few minutes early and join us.
Saturday
7.10pm
Before the Vigil Mass — St Patrick's, Gortin
Sunday
9.40am
Before Mass — St Mary's, Rouskey
Tuesday
11.45am
Before Mass — St Patrick's, Gortin
Eucharistic Adoration
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for quiet prayer each week. Come for an hour or remain for a few minutes. The Lord is waiting for you. Do not let Him wait in vain.
If a loved one has passed, please contact a local priest as soon as possible. They will provide spiritual guidance and support throughout this difficult time.
Tuesday afternoons at St Patrick's, Gortin, after the 12 noon Mass. Come for the full hour or a few minutes.
St Pope John Paul II Men's Group
Reflect on the Word of God, fellowship, and a cup of tea. The group invites men over 18 to join — those from Badoney Lower or neighbouring parishes are most welcome. It meets every Sunday at 6pm in Cormac House.
2027 Pilgrimages
Two pilgrimages are planned. San Giovanni, Lanciano and Assisi runs from Monday 28 June to Sunday 4 July 2027, with Fr James Devine as spiritual director — £1,200, with a deposit of £350 to secure a seat. Places are limited. A Portuguese Camino is planned for August 2027; contact Maria to register your interest, and further information will follow once flights are confirmed.
The parish has two choirs. The youth choir is open to children from Primary 4 to 13 years of age, and practises on Thursdays at 6.30pm in Cormac House. The senior choir practises after Sunday Mass. New voices are always welcome — come along to the next practice and experience the joy of singing at Mass, and of becoming part of something truly special.
“You are little messengers of beauty. The world needs your singing, for the language of beauty moves hearts and contributes to the encounter with God.”
Pope John Paul II
Parish Ministries
If you would like to get involved — as a Minister of the Word, an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, on the Church Cleaning Rota, as an Offering Collector, with Weekly Offering Counting, or with the Altar Floral Society — new volunteers are always welcome.
A faith achievement award for young people aged 16 to 18, run by the Diocese of Derry. Participants give an hour a week over 8, 14 or 20 weeks to parish and community activities, working towards Bronze, Silver or Gold. Non-competitive, flexible and voluntary.
St Patrick's and St Mary's sit a few miles apart in the foothills of the Sperrins. Parking at both churches is straightforward. Visitors and walkers are always welcome.
For baptisms, weddings, funerals, sick calls, or a simple question — the parish office is the first place to ring. For urgent sick calls, a priest is available day or night.
If you have any concerns with regards to safeguarding children or adults in need of protection within the Church call Marie O'Kane, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) on 07596 500 793 or emailing dlp@derrydiocese.org (for more info visit derrydiocese.org/safeguarding)
