I am delighted to inform you

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS that the Church of the Assumption is now re-opened Newsletter for your private prayer time. Church of The Assumption Pomeroy Priests of the Pastoral Area for Emergencies only Very Rev Sean O’Neill, P.P. 028 80761207 I would ask you to enter by Church of The Immaculate Conception Very Rev Patrick Hughes P.P. 028 86751206 the Side door, (Parochial Very Rev. David Moore P.P. V.F. House Side) and as you will 9 Cavanakeeran Road, Pomeroy Parish Information see only a section of the BT70 2RD Parish Secretary Dympna Lagan Tel: 02887758329 Tel: 02887757867 Church is in use as it will Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 10am-1pm E: [email protected] www.mcnmedia.tv Pomeroy Sacristan Mrs A.M. Bonner Tel: 07990647495 need to be cleaned each

Altmore Sacristan Miss M. Clarke Tel: 02887758239 evening. Hand Sanitisers “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that Parish Safeguarding Representatives

whoever believes in Him shall not perish, Mr & Mrs Gerard McDonald Tel: 02887758019 are provided for your use

St Mary’s Primary School but have eternal life” and I would ask you please to Mr Damian Eannetta Tel: 02887758541 adhere to Social Distancing Accord Marriage Preparation Tel: 02838334781

May Cleaners: Church at all times. The Church will POMEROY MASS TIMES DONAGHMORE MASS TIMES Oratory be open from 10.00am to 4pm Recently Deceased James McGee, James Kerr-, Sat . 23rd May 6pm each day. The Oratory will Frank Quinn R.I.P Philomena Coyle- Vigil Mass not be re-opening at this Brendan Doris-England time. Tissues are also John & Nora McDonagh- Tues. 26th May 9.30am The Quinn family and loving wife of Frank, Maura, wish to express their provided for your use in the Mass heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all the community for their help, Sun . 24th May, 11am Winnie Loughran First Anniversary support and prayers following the passing of our dearly beloved brother Church. Regards David Joe & Aiden McElkennon, Martin Lagan, Thurs. 28st May 9.30am and husband. Special thanks to Pomeroy Plunkett GFC and all those who Moore PP. Ellen & Barney McMahon, Kitty Connolly, Mass lined the roads for Frank’s homecoming and again at the lifting of the Francie, Margaret & Michael Mills, Michael & Maureen Murphy, Sat. 30th May 6pm remains and funeral. This gesture was very much appreciated by all the Please Return your Trócaire box Brendan & Marie Kelly, Vigil Mass family, especially under the restrictions with Covid. It was very touching to donations. People usually return

Jim & Bridget Goodfellow see people pay their respects to Frank’s cortege on is final trip to Pomeroy. their Trócaire boxes to schools or ALL MASSES VIA WEBCAM Thank you to John Mullin for his beautiful rendition of ‘The Mountains of parishes after Lent. The COVID-19 Wed. 9.30am Mass Pomeroy’ on the uilleann pipes as Frank departed Dublin. We would also restrictions have meant that this year Fri. 9.30am Patrick. Mary Ellen & John McElduff like to extend a special thanks to Mc Aleer Funerals, especially to Kate for boxes have not been returned. Trócaire all her professionalism, dignity and compassion in the wake and funeral. It urgently need our support to deliver Sun . 31st May 11am Michael & Margaret Gillespie, Mark & Brigidanne McGoldrick, was also very moving to receive a blessing from Father Barney Mc Aleer all their life-saving programmes, Dominic & Mary Molloy, Leah Lagan, the way from South Africa and many thanks to him. We extend our including helping to keep people safe Kathleen Rafferty, Shane Naugher, gratitude to Rev. Father David Moore for all his support at this difficult time from the Coronavirus. If you haven’t

Michael & Mary Kate Kane and for delivering a beautiful funeral service and giving Frank his final returned your Trócaire Lenten

blessing. His support and guidance throughout this were much appreciated donation, simply count or estimate ALL MASSES VIA WEBCAM and gave us comfort. Many thanks to Andrea Begley for the beautiful what is in your Trócaire box and make

singing at the funeral. We extend our appreciation to Sean Quinn who a donation in one of three easy ways: 1/ Online at trocaire.org 2/ Over the  played a beautiful rendition of ‘The Mountains of Pomeroy’ on Frank’s phone at 1850 408 408 (RoI) or 0800 departure from the chapel to the graveyard, which was Frank’s favourite 912 1200 (NI) 3/ By post at Trócaire,

song and a very fitting send off. To the grave diggers, Aidan Molloy, Maria Freepost, Maynooth, Co. Kildare or 50 Corrigan, Costcutters & Mace for helping with food and supplies. To all King Street, Belfast, BT1 6AD The those who called to pay their respects or send mass cards, we thank you all. COVID-19 restrictions have led to a Despite all the restrictions with Covid and not being able to have a major reduction in donations to traditional Irish wake and funeral, the support of the community was felt Trócaire, just at the time when they

and gave us some comfort at such a difficult time. A special mass will be need our support more than ever. held in lieu of thanks for all those who helped and supported us at this Please visit trocaire.org/trocairebox for Psalm 46 time Go raibh míle maith agat. The Quinn Family- Pomeroy, Glenmalure, more information. VIDEO LINK: “ God goes up with shouts of joy; Dublin, Monaghan, . https://vimeo.com/showcase/7135632/ Confessions Sat. 6.40 Pomeroy the Lord goes u p with trumpet video/418142947 Baptisms 1st & 3rd Sat. 4.00pm blast.”