Church Groups

Sacred Heart Church Choir

This choir was formed in 1978 under the direction of Mrs Una Magee. The present director is Mrs Aideen Mc Girr who is also organist. They practise weekly and at present they lead the music for the 11am mass on Sundays. 

Contact Number : 028 686 21273

The John Paul II Award Group

The John Paul II Award group is for young people over the age of 16 and currently in Yr 13 or 14. The John Paul II Award is committed to helping young people enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development through participation in school, parish and community activities. It's a chance to make a positive impact in the parish and community while developing valuable skills and experiences.

Contact : Denise Browne / Michaela Coyle

Email: devenish@clogherparishes.ie

Vocation Society of St Joseph

The St Joseph's Young Priests Society is a society of lay people whose purpose is to foster vocations to the priesthood and religious life and to assist financially in the education of students for the priesthood. The branch meet on the first Monday of each month at 7pm.

Contact : Seamus Doris (President)

Telephone : 02868621294

Sacred Heart Church Altar Society

 The Sacred Heart Church Altar Society has 52 members who work in pairs on a fortnightly basis. The members are responsible for looking after the altar and sanctuary area of the church. They also maintain, clean and iron the altar cloths / linens used at mass. The altar servers robes and priests vestments are also laundered regularly. They also provide flower arrangements for specific church occasions e.g. Christmas and Easter.

Contact : Miss Sinead Mc Garrity / Gay Mahon

Telephone : 028 686 2138 / 028 686 28052

Legion Of Mary

The Legion of Mary is a voluntary lay Catholic Organisation whose objective is to give glory to God through prayer and active services.

President : Ellen Molloy

Telephone : 028 686 28193

St Molaise St Vincent de Paul

St Molaise St. Vincent de Paul conference is active in the Devenish area and is led by local volunteers. They respond to need in the community and support comes from the donations of the people.

Contact : Mary McGarrity

SVP Local helpline: 07738838205