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Parish Newsletter 1st November 2026 Print this page 30 Oct Fri, 2026 Parish of Achonry/Mullinabreena Church of St Nathy & St Brigid, Achonry F91 X998 Church of the Sacred Heart Mullinabreena F56 C864 Fr Peter Gallagher 071 9184002 / 087 2221244 , F56 CY23

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pgallagher@achonrydiocese.org 2026 Sunday Cycle A, Weekday Cycle All Saints

Sat 31st 6:00pm Pat & Bea Kennedy & dec’d family

Sun 1st 10:00am People of the community

Mon 2nd The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed 10:00am Holy Souls

Tues 3rd St Malachy (bishop) 10:00am Vera Kennedy, 1st Anniversary

Wed 4th St Charles Borromeo (bishop) 10:00am Holy Souls

Thurs 5th St Martin de Porres (religious) 10:00am Holy Souls

Fri 6th All the Saints of Ireland 10:00am Holy Souls

Sat 7th St Willibrord (bishop & missionary) 10:00am Padraig Coleman, & his parents Jimmy & Kathleen 11:00am Lloyd Wilkinson & deceased of Marren & Gilmartin families Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 7th 6:00pm Sean McGuinness, 2nd Anniversary

Sun 8th 10:00am Michael & Bridgie Johnston & their son Michael ADORATION: Tuesdays 4pm-7pm MULLINABREENA: Jan.

March. May. July. Sept. Nov. ACHONRY: Feb.

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Saturdays of November 6pm: Maureen Lee Sundays of November 10am: Maeve Fallon All Saints Day, 1st Nov.

Focus: The saints model Christian holiness & pray for us from heaven. - Like those in Revelation whose robes have been washed … in the Blood of the Lamb, the saints come from every nation & have followed Christ in every Christian vocation.

We are called to follow Christ’s example & live the beatitudes.

The saints give us a model of this holiness so that we might also praise God for all eternity.

Priesthood in Achonry Diocese – It is worth saying “yes” to God: For more information contact Achonry Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Paul Kivlehan 094-9860011 , or 087- 3683535 , E-mail pkivlehan@achonrydiocese.org SYMPATHY: We remember in our prayers at this time: Maureen Gohery, Charlestown & London, (nee Wims, Achonry, sister of Nathy Wims).

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace Adoration in Mullinabreena Church 4-7pm on Tuesdays for the month of November.

Norms for indulgences at the Commemoration of All Souls From 12 noon on 1 November until midnight on 2 November, the faithful may gain one plenary indulgence, applicable only to the souls of the departed, by: Devoutly visiting a church or oratory.

Reciting there one Our Father and the Apostles’ Creed.

Fulfilling the usual conditions for a plenary indulgence listed below.

Visit to a cemetery from 1 November to 8 November inclusive, the faithful may gain a plenary indulgence for the Holy Souls by: Devoutly visiting a cemetery & praying for the faithful departed, even if only mentally.

Fulfilling the usual conditions for a plenary indulgence.

This indulgence may be gained once on each day from 1 to 8 November, & is applicable only to the faithful departed.

The usual conditions for a plenary indulgence.

For either of the above indulgences, the faithful must: Go to Confession.

Receive the Eucharist. Prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father - one Our Father & one Hail Mary, or another suitable prayer.

Complete detachment from all sin, even venial sin, with a sincere disposition of heart.

Confession may be made within the week before or after 1 Nov., according to the Irish norms cited above.

Holy Communion and prayer for the Pope's intentions are ordinarily undertaken on the day the indulgenced work is performed.

World Mission Sunday supports missionaries & communities in need & hope for a better future.

A sincere thank you to everyone who has already contributed so generously €748. Your kindness makes a real difference to the lives of those most in need.

If you have not yet had an opportunity to contribute, there is still time to do so.

Every donation, however small, is greatly appreciated & helps support the Church’s mission around the world. 25 Drive: In St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 8:30pm THREE HILLS CAFÉ (beside Mullinabreena Church) Café is open Saturday & Sunday 10am-2pm. Thank you for your continued support.

Book Swap / Sale every

Sunday 2-4pm in Carrowmore School. Social Club: The Knocknashee Inn Social Club is now open Thursdays 6pm - 11:30pm., Friday 6pm – 12:30am, Saturday 2pm – 12:30am, Sunday 2pm – 11pm. Supporting Children (8 - 11 years) grow in faith & friendship : New and emerging Faith & Fun Clubs in the Achonry and Elphin Dioceses now enrolling for 2026/2027 school year.

For more info please visit: https://achonryelphin.ie/fafc/BereavementCoursepresented by Monica Morley, Director of the Knock Shrine Family Centre & Broadcaster at Midwest Radio is due to commence

Tuesday 3rd Nov at 8pm here at The Newman Institute.

The cost of the course is €60 & will run for the 4 Tuesday nights in November.

To book a place please phone 096 72066 or email reception@newman.ie The Monthly Bereavement Support Group Meetings will commence on 15th October at 8pm & will meet every second Wednesday of each month from October 2026 to May 2027 inclusive.

Coleman Music Centre: The Dartry Céilí Band, All Ireland Senior Céilí Band on Saturday, 17th Oct at 8pm. Tickets: €20. Call 071 9182599 , scan QR Code on posters or visit www.colemanirishmusic.com Cloonacool Players , our stars of comedy, are now in rehearsals & will soon stage two Bruce Adams' hilarious farces - 'When I snap my Fingers' directed by Eileen Davey, and'Mary, Mary' directed by Peadar Conway - both to be staged pre-Christmas.

Be prepared to laugh your socks off. 5 Step Support Service: Are you affected by the misuse of alcohol or other drugs by another individual?

It is a free, non-judgemental, one on one service.

Putting your needs & wellbeing first, helping you manage often stressful, difficult & emotional issues.

If you would like further info or an appointment, please contact 071 9150578 / 085 875 9319 or email sligoleitrim@alcoholforum.com You don’t have to be addicted to suffer from addiction!

Dioceses of Achonry & Elphin 2026/2027 Scripture Initiative: New groups and facilitators being sought.

Please consider. Enquiries welcome. More information www.achonryelphin.ie/scripture Abide in His Love Women's Conference.

The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, 20–22 November 2026. Join women from across Ireland for a faith-filled weekend with inspiring speakers including Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Fr Mark Wharton, Fr Barry Braum, Fr Oisín Martin, the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Bishop Fintan Gavin, & more.

A conference not to be missed! Register now: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com TUBBERCURRYCOMMUNITYFIRSTRESPONDERSwouldlike to thank everyone who supported us at our recent bakesale, it was a great success & will enable us to buy some life-saving equipment for our Community.

Thank you to our wonderful bakers & those who donated raffle prizes.

We appreciate your generosity. Guided Prayer Afternoon Fr Peyton Centre, Attymass.

Join the Fr Peyton Centre for Guided Prayer Afternoon on Thursday, Nov 12th from 2 - 4.30pm. The afternoon will include: rosary, meditation, silent time & Mass.

For information contact: Fina 096 45374 / 087 681 6821

One Day Advent Retreat Late Autumn Fr Peyton Centre, Attymass, Advent Retreat: What Gift will you Give?

Saturday Dec 5th, from 11am, to 4.30pm, the day includes: spiritual talks, reflection, quiet time, rosary & Mass.

The cost is €25, which includes tea, coffee on arrival & light lunch.

For enquiries & booking contact Fina 096 45374 / 087 681 6821

ABIDE Women's Conference 2026 | 20–22 November: Join hundreds of women at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, in just a few weeks for our third Abide Women's Conference!

Speakers include Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Kimberlee Woo Ling, Fr Oisín Martin CFR, Fr Barry Braum, the Nashville Dominican Sisters, Fr David Nugent & Fr Mark Wharton, with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin.

A beautiful weekend of faith, celebration, healing & joy!

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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 25.10.2026 “Let us fix our gaze on the Father and Creator of the whole world, and let us hold on to his peace and blessings, his splendid and surpassing gifts.

Let us contemplate him in our thoughts and with our the peaceful and restrained unfolding of his plan; let us consider the care With which he provides for the whole of his creation.

By his direction the heavens are in motion, and they are subject to him in peace . Day and night fulfil the course he has established without interfering with each other.

The sun, the moon and the choirs of stars revolve in harmo- ny at his command in their appointed paths without deviation.

By his will the earth blossoms in the proper seasons and produces abundant food for men and animals and all the living things on it without reluctance and without any violation of what he has arranged.

Yet unexplored regions of the abysses and inexpressible realms of the deep are subject to his laws.

The mass of the boundless sea, joined together by his ordinance in a single expanse, does not overflow i ts prescribed limits but flows as he commanded it.

For he said: Thus far shall you come, and your waves will be halted here.

The ocean, impassable for men, and the worlds beyond it are governed by the same edicts of the Lord.

The seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter, follow one another in harmony.

The quarters from which the winds blow function in due season without the least deviation.

And the ever-flowing springs, created for our health as well as our enjoyment, unfailingly offer their breasts to sustain human life.

The tiniest of living creatures meet together in harmony and peace.

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Saturday 12th September 8pm Readers: Mary Lavelle Eucharist: Margaret Conlon

Sunday 13th September 9.30am Readers: Sekena Davey Eucharist: Monica Ferguson We remember in our prayers all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

May they rest in eternal peace. A sincere thanks to all who have handed in their contributions (the weekly envelopes) for the support of the parish.

Please know that your support is very much appreciated and not taken for granted.

Fr Valerian Fr. Peyton Centre, Winter opening hours Monday to

Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm info@fatherpeytoncentre.ie The Rosary is recited every Thursday at the Fr. Peyton Centre at 12 noon.

We would like to thank all those who have donated non-perishable items for Thanksgiving.

Placing the intentions of the families a decade of Rosary will be prayed after everyday mass.

All are Welcome. Parish Adoration continues on Wednesday evenings 7-8 pm in the Parish Church . All are welcome.

Parish Bereavement Service will take place on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 07.30 pm in the Parisch Church Grásta Pre-Marriage courses 13 - 15 Nov 2026 and 26-28 Feb 2027. Mar- ried Couples Courses 14-15 Nov 2026 and 27-28 Feb 2027. Course venue: Salle Pastoral Centre, Co. Laois R32 N6D8. info@grasta.org . Bonniconlon agricultural show 75th Anni- versary - celebrating 75 years of country life in Ireland, Dinner Dance & Music with Declan Nerney & Pat Boyle on Sat- urday 7th November 2026. Tickets at 40 Euros, Starts at 8.00 pm. Venue: Dimond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone Western Alzheimers urgently need Vol- unteer Befrienders in your area.

Do you have one to two hours per week to spare ?

Contact Lucy at 094-9364900

Congratulations to Micky Mallee who won a jackpot of €634 in last weeks draw.

Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by playing on the club app. Craoibhin Ballina is organising a day trip to Enniskillen on Wednesday October 28th.

Booking is essential with places allocated on a first come, first serves basis.

For further information and/or booking please contact on 087 2785365

Supporting Children (8 - 11 years) grow in faith and friendship: New and emerging Faith & Fun Clubs in the Achonry and Elphin Dioceses now enrol- ling for 2026/2027 school year.

For more info please visit: https://achonryelphin.ie/fafc/faith and sharing it in your Community.

We look forward to meeting you. Sunday, 15 November – after 9.30 mass New Killeen.

Sunday, 21 November – after 9.30 Mass Old Killeen & 3.00 pm - Bonnifinglas (Weather permitting) Erris Workability supports people with challenges to build confidence, develop skills and explore employment opportuni- ties.

We tailor the support to your needs and at a pace that suits you.

Everyone’s journey is different, and we’re here to help you take the next step towards your goals.

Is féidir linn tacú leat chun do spri- ocanna a bhaint amach – ar do luas féin.

For more information, contact Siobhan on 087 499 6605 . Eligibility criteria applies.

Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents holds its monthly sup- port meeting on

Tuesday 27th October at 7.30 pm in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar.

A bereavement support group meets at Knock Shrine Family Centre each Wednesday 11am. A trained facilitator will conduct the meetings.

Further information on 094 9375320

Following the recent Heritage Day in Attymass , Ballina Library is hosting ‘Echoes of Attymass’, a historic photo- graphic exhibition curated over 10 yeara by Caroline Wilkinson.

The exhibition will feature the remarkable Estate Collection (1900 – 1918) The official Launch is on

Saturday 7th November 2pm in Ballina Library (upstairs) Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

The exhibition runs until 26th November.

Mayo County Council wishes to advise users that part of the Church Road, (L1321) will be temporarily closed to facilitate cable duct laying works for the North Connaught Connector.

Following consideration of submissions received during the public consultation process, Mayo County Council has revised the extent of the road closure from that origi- nally proposed.

Full details available at: www.Mayo.ie/news/L1321-closure

Saturday 31st October 8pm Readers: Christine Tolan Eucharist: Evelyn Moughty

Sunday 1st November 9.30am Readers: Niamh Kelly Eucharist: Mary Lavelle

PLEASE PRAY FOR

OFFERTORY COLLECTION FR. PEYTON CENTRE ROSARY ROAD CLOSURE CEMETERY ROSARY PRE MARRIAGE COURSE PARISH ADORATION CRAOIBHIN MOY DAVITTS FAITH & FUN CLUBS BEREAVEMENT SERVICE DINNER DANCE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Dear Jesus, the Venerable Patrick Peyton devoted his priestly life to strengthening the families of the world by calling them to pray together everyday, especially the Rosary.

His message is as important for us now as it was during his life on earth.

We begyou, therefore, to hasten the day of his beatification, so that your faithful people everywhere will remember his message that the family that prays together stays together , will imitate him in his devotion to your Mother and ours, and will be inspired by his holy life to draw ever closer to you with childlike confidence and love.

Amen BEATIFICATION PRAYER PARISH MINISTRIES WORKABILITY PROGRAMME HARVEST FESTIVAL ATTYMASS HERITAGE WESTERN ALZHEIMERS ROSARY MONTH

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Parish Mission Statement “Inspired by the Life and Work of the Venerable Patrick Peyton CSC, we the people of Attymass Parish strive to build a Community that is rooted in Gospel Values and is deeply committed to the Mission of Jesus. ” NEWSLETTER MONTH OF OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER CHURCH DIARY Fr. Valerian Castelino Parochial Administrator Parish House and Office: 096-29990

Parish Mobile: 085-2552984 attymassparish@achonrydiocese.org X @Attymass Parish Fr. Peyton Memorial Centre Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 5.30pm. Saturday: 12noon– 5pm PARISH SAFE GUARDING Veronica Peyton Hugh McHugh Newsletters are single If you take one upon entering the Church , please bring it home NEWSLETTER ITEMS : Under the protection of your personal data is important to us.

We are happy to include your notice in our Parish Bulletin, but please ensure that you have received consent of any persons referenced before submitting a notice to us.

Please submit items by Wednesday evening at 8pm, via email FOXFORD SVP HELPLINE 083-8887777

VENUE DATE TIME CELEBRATIONS AND INTENTIONS Parish Church

Saturday 24th 8.00 pm Vigil Mass for Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Padraic, Paddy, Bridie & Mary Walsh & Adam Young. Currower (Facebook Live) Parish Church

Sunday 25th 9.30 am Mass for Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time People of the Parish Church

Monday 26th - No Mass Fr. Peyton Centre

Tuesday 27th 12.15 Intentions of the Seniors Group (Facebook Live). Parish Church

Wednesday 28th 9.30am Parish Church

Wednesday 28th 7.00pm Adoration ( 7pm— 8pm) Parish Church

Thursday 29th - No Mass. Fr. Peyton Centre

Thursday 29th 12 noon Rosary recited in the Oratory. All welcome Parish Church

Friday 30th 9.30 am Parish Church

Saturday 31st 8.00 pm Vigil Mass for All Saints Micheal & Katie Hennigan, Ballycong (Facebook Live ) Parish Church

Sunday 1st November 9.30 am Mass for All Saints People of the Parish.

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Today’s Scriptu re Readings Entrance Antiphon Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face.

Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glo-ry, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, al- mighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Be- gotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Fa- ther.

Amen. Readings at Mass First reading A reading from Exodus 22:20-22 The Lord said to Moses, ‘Tell the sons of Israel this: ‘“You must not molest the stranger or oppress him, for you lived as strangers in the land of Egypt.

You must not be harsh with the widow, or with the orphan; if you are harsh with them, they will surely cry out to me, and be sure I shall hear their cry; my anger will flare and I shall kill you with the sword, your own wives will be widows, your own children orphans. ‘“If you lend money to any of my people, to any poor man among you, you must not play the usurer with him: you must not demand interest from him.‘“If you take another’s cloak as a pledge, you must give it back to him before sunset.

It is all the covering he has; it is the cloak he wraps his body in; what else would he sleep in?

If he cries to me, I will listen, for I am full of pity.”’ The Word of the Lord Responsorial Psalm Response: I love you, Lord, my strength.

I love you, Lord, my strength, my rock, my fortress, my saviour.

My God is the rock where I take refuge; my shield, my mighty help, my stronghold.

The Lord is worthy of all praise, when I call I am saved from my foes.

R Long life to the Lord, my rock! Praised be the God who saves me, He has given great victories to his king and shown his love for his anointed.

R Second reading A reading from: Thessalonians 1: 5-10 You observed the sort of life we lived when we were with you, which was for your instruction, and you were led to become imitators of us, and of the Lord; and it was with the joy of the Holy Spirit that you took to the gospel, in spite of the great opposition all round you.

This has made you the great exam- ple to all believers in Macedonia and Achaia since it was from you that the word of the Lord started to spread – and not only throughout Macedonia and Achaia, for the news of your faith in God has spread everywhere.

We do not need to tell other people about it: other people tell us how we started the work among you, how you broke with idola- try when you were converted to God and became servants of the real, living God; and how you are now waiting for Jesus, his Son, whom he raised from the dead, to come from heaven to save us from the retribution which is coming.

The Word of the Lord Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, Alleluia!

Open our heart, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son.

Alleluia! A reading from the Holy Gospel according Matthew 22:34-40 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees they got together and, to disconcert him, one of them put a question, ‘Master, which is the greatest commandment of the Law? ’ Jesus said, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.

This is the greatest and the first com- mandment.

The second resembles it: You must love your neighbour as your- self.

On these two commandments hang the whole Law, and the Prophets also. ’ The Gospel of the Lord Profession of Faith I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.

Amen. Communion Antiphon We will ring out our joy at your saving help and exult in the name of our God.

Prayer after Communion Grant, O Lord, we pray, that, benefiting from participation in heavenly things, we may be helped by what you give in this present age and prepared for the gifts that are eternal.

Through Christ our Lord. Thought for the Day ‘Consult not your fears but your hopes and dreams. Think not about your frus- trations, but about your unfulfilled poten- tial.

Concern yourself not what you tired and failed in, but with what is still possi- ble for you to do’. Saint Pope John XXIII. ‘Intense love does not measure, it just gives. ’ Saint Teresa of Culcutta.

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Deaths: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the souls of Kathleen K. Sweeney (née Gilmartin) , of Laughty, Ballina and formerly of Whitestream, Bonniconlon who was laid to rest during the week, and Joan Feeney(née Neary), Castlebar and late of Carracrum, who was also laid to rest during the week and is sister to Joe, Nathy, Jarlath, Peter and Vincent.

May they rest in peace. Recent Wedding: Congratulations and every good wish for the future to Katie Kavanagh and Daren O’Brien who were married recently in Bonniconlon.

Congratulations to both families on this joyous occasion.

November Masses for the Holy Souls: Envelopes available at all entrances to the church.

Offertory Envelopes: Church collection boxes for 2027 will be available at all entrances to the church.

If you require a new box please contact Fr. Geelan or the parish ofÏce.

Sick calls on Thursday and Friday from 2:00pm. The Rosary will be recited in the church each morning, Tuesday to Friday, after morning mass.

Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Bonniconlon, Ballina, Co Mayo 096 45016 www.mayo.ie/news/bonniconlon-parish-newsle�er Mass Intentions Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sunday 6.30pm 11.00am 9.30am 7.00pm 10.00am 6.30pm 11.00am Paddy, Ken and Annie Kate Moran, Glenree.

Margaret Hastings, Ellaghmore (15th Anniversary).

Bridget Ruane, Carranaglough. (5th Anniversary).

All Saints’ Day: Michael Padden, Moy Heights, Ballina (17th Anniversary).

Mary Ellen Gilmartin, Corrimbla South (3rd Anniversary).

John Igoe, Kilbride (50th Anniversary), his wife Mai and son Martin.

Ellen Egan and the deceased members of the Egan and Barry families.

Harrison, Knockroe and Sandfield, and the deceased of the Harrison family.

Holy Souls. No morning mass. Ned, Theresa and Pat Hennigan, and Gerard Hennigan and Patsy Meer.

Holy Souls. Holy Souls. First Friday Mass: Kathleen and James Glacken and their son Jimmy.

Commissioning of new Eucharistic Ministers.

Martin Dolan. Mary Walsh (1st Anniversary) Rathreedane.

Peter and Betty McGinty, their daughter Jenny, their son Martin and their grandson Jason and the deceased members of the Rochford families, Carra.

Jack Gilmartin, Carracrum and Leeds. John and Annie Mae Reape, Kilbride.

Holy Souls: Grow in Love mass. Roster for 7th & 8th November, 2026

Saturday 6.30pm Helen Conlon Mary O’Malley Mary Gilroy Mary Gorham

Sunday 11.00am N/A Peggy Rafter Marina Judge Jimmy Foody November – Month of Remembering Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, stil l missed and very dear.

All Saints’ Day 1st November, 2026 Fr John Geelan BONNICONLON G. A. A. Lotto Draw Result 24/10/2026 New Jackpot: €18,650 NUMBERS DRAWN: 3, 16, 35, 36. No Jackpot winner.

Jackpot €18,500 5 x €40 winners were as follows: 1: Mary O’Malley, Carralavin. 2: Martin Conlon, Carracastle. 3: Josephine Greavy, Bonniconlon. 4: Ruth Melody, Currower, Attymass. 5: Bridie Tomas, Ballina.

Next draw the 31st October, 2026. [Cutoff sale time is 6.00pm on the Saturday] Play Online: Visit www.bonniconlongaa.com Bonniconlon Agriculture Show celebrates 75 years in existence this November.

To mark the occasion, there will be a Dinner Dance in the Diamond Coast on 7th November 2026. Tickets cost €40 for the general public and for stewards and helpers, half price.

Commissioning of new Eucharistic Ministers will take place during the First Friday mass at 7:00 p.m. on

Friday 6th November, 2026. If you wish to become a Eucharistic Minister, and have also recieved the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact Fr Geelan or Evelyn.

Crohn’s & Colitis Ireland: Thank you to everyone who donated and supported Vincent Greavy in raising €4,100 for Crohn’s & Colitis Ireland regarding the Croagh Patrick Climb and Thomond Park Abseil.

Your generosity was greatly appreciated. “From Longing to Living (Your Song) – Taking your brave first steps”: A morning workshop reflecting on making your dreams a reality.

Saturday, November 7th, 10:00am - 2:00pm, Croi Nua, Galway. €40 + eventbrite booking fee.

Advance booking required on eventbrite.ie.

Any que stions?

Contact Maria at 085-8357566 , mariakingguidance@gmail.com . OfÏcial opening of Sofia’s Coffee Junction Cafe in Gala Bonniconlon on

Friday 6th November from 10:00am with the ofÏcial ribbon cutting at 2:00pm. Join us for an afternoon of celebration, fun activities and community spirit as we mark this exciting new chapte r for our shop and cafe in the heart of Bonniconlon.

There will be plenty to enjoy on the day, including aciviti es for all ages, refreshments and fundraising initiatives in support of our local community . We thank everyone for the support so far.

The Children's choir appeals to any child who would like to play a role in their monthly church liturgy to sit in the company of the choir.

This will enable other roles , other than singing or music, to be assigned to a child such as Prayers of the Faithful, Readings, bri nging up of the offertory Gifts etc.

ABIDE Women's Conference 2026 | 20–22 November: Join hundreds of women at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal, in just a few weeks for our third Abide Women's Conference!

Speakers include Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Kimberlee Woo Ling, Fr Oisín Martin CFR, Fr Barry Braum, the Nashville Dominican Sisters, Fr David Nugent and Fr Mark Wharton, with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin.

A beautiful weekend of faith, celebration, healing and joy!

Bofield Handball Juvenile Training will recomence in the following weeks.

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CHARLES TOWN (KILBEA GH)

PARISH NEWS

LETTER The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 25th October 2026 To love the Lord with all our heart – is this even possible?

A common assumption is that love must just come, that it grows organically, and that it cannot be forced.

That’s infatuation, not true love. Any kind of love – for a parent, spouse, child, or friend – will reach a point during which it is no longer easy.

For love to be true, it must be a free choice and commitment. ‘All your heart, soul, and mind’ sounds rather extreme, even rather dangerous.

The world says that loving anyone totally is a risky proposition – what if the one we love rejects us or lets us down, leaving us with nothing?

And the world is even more terrified to love God totally, who cannot even be seen.

This makes sense; after all, to love totally is to trust that we will find fulfilment precisely by not looking for it ourselves, but by looking to fulfil someone else.

That old, almost clichéd phrase, ‘love grows when it is given away, ’ is actually spot-on in this regard.

True love takes a leap of faith, which is what frightens nonbelievers.

Many people are okay with going to church every now and then or volunteering for a charity from time to time (and posting it on Instagram, of course).

Loving like that does not require us to make any kind of leap, any kind of definitive change, any commitment.

But loving God with everything means that all we do is for love of him.

We trust that he will take care of us. That is heroic; that is what it means to be a saint.

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We remember in our prayers Mary Harrington, Shammer/ Charlestown and all those whose anniversaries occur around this time.

May they rest in peace. A sincere thanks to all who have made their contributions (the weekly envelopes and bank transfers) for the support of the parish.

Please know that your support is very much appreciated and not taken for granted.

Fr John Rosary is recited at 9.30am Monday through Saturday before daily Mass and at 7.30pm before vigil Mass.

Saturday evening Also there is a lunchtime Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet recited at 1.30pm Monday through Friday and at 6pm Sunday evening.

Everyone welcome. New and returning members are welcome to join our Parish Choir.

No prior experience required! Practice takes place each Thursday at 7pm in the Parish Church.

Enquiries to: Carmel 0863271196 . Legion of Mary Meeting takes place every Wednesday evening at 7pm in the St James Church Charlestown.

All welcome, enquiries contact Phil on 086 3946233

Three teams of two have volunteered to open and close the Church . The opening times of the Church are as follows: Summer time 9am until 6pm. Winter time 9am-4pm. If anybody would like to help with the opening and closing of the Church, please contact Fr. John If anyone would like a visit, please contact fr. John Parish funerals will take place at 11.00am Monday to Saturday.

The time 11.00am was chosen so that the Mass in the St. Attracta’s Residence can be celebrated on Wednesdays at 2.30pm. A Priest is only allowed to say three Masses for a Sunday, going forward there will be no Sunday funerals.

If there is no Mass intention for the 10am

weekday Mass

in Charlestown, this Mass will be dropped when there is a funeral Mass at 11am either in Charlestown or Bushfield.

The Parish Pastoral Council held its meeting on

Monday 12th October the following was agreed. November Rosaries in Cemeteries:

Sunday 8th November: Rosary in Bushfield Cemetery after the 9am Mass and Rosary in Tample Cemetery after the 12noon Mass in Charlestown.

Sunday 15th November: Rosary in Charlestown Cemetery after the 12noon Mass . If the weather is inclement the rosaries will be said in the Church.

Annual Bereavement Service:

Sunday 22nd November from 5-6pm. Memorial Tree: To be placed in both Churches, parishioners will be invited to hang the names of their loved ones on the tree, the tree will then become Jesse Tree for Advent and Christmas . Christmas 2026 The Parish Christmas Masses of 2026 are as follows: Charlestown: Christmas Eve 8pm and Christmas Day 12noon Bushfield: Christmas Day 10am. Crib: The Charity chosen for 2026 is the Sunflower Children’s Hospice.

Newsletter: There will be a double issue on

Sunday 20th December and resume weekly on the 3rd January 2027 The Parish Diary for Masses, Weddings is now opened for 2027. The Diary is opened from January to June presently and in the month of May 2027 July to December will be opened.

At the recent meeting of the Parish Finance Council it was agreed that the cost of shrine candles in the parish would be 50 cent each, due to rising costs.

Rosary will be recited at the Lurga Shrine each evening Monday through Saturday at 7pm and 5pm on Sundays for the month of November for the Holy Souls.

All are welcome. Charlestown Drama Group is delighted to take its one-act play, The Donahoe Sisters, written by Geraldine Aron, on the festival circuit this November.

The group will perform at the following venues: Saturday, 31st October at 1pm in The Moat Club, Naas, Co. Kildare.

Friday, 6th November at 7.30pm in Ballina Arts Festival, Saturday, 14th November at 7.30pm in the Town Hall, Kiltimagh and Thursday, 19th November at 7.30pm in St. Brigid's Hall, Tubbercurry.

Tickets can be booked directly through the individual venues.

Charlestown Drama Group looks forward to representing the local community as they bring their production to audiences across the festival circuit.

The group will also bring The Donahoe Sisters, along with two other plays, to the Arts Centre in Charlestown on 25th, 26th and 27th February 2027. Tickets for these performances will go on sale nearer the time.

The Sacraments of First Holy Communion, First Penance and Confirmation will be celebrated on the following dates in 2027. First Peance will be celebrated on

Tuesday 9th March at 7.00pm. First Holy Communion

Saturday 24th April at 12.00pm and Confirmation on

Friday 21st May at 11.00am. As a Parish Community we keep in our prayers the children and their families preparing for the sacraments in our parish in the coming year.

Losing a loved one is one of life’s most challenging experiences.

To help all who know this pain there will be a series of 4 Tuesday evening talks on ‘How best to cope after a Bereavement’ held in the Newman Centre, Ballina on November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th from 8-10pm. The course will be presented by Monica Morley, Bereavement Counsellor at Knock Shrine.

Places are limited and can be booked on 096-72066 . There are two sides to everything when it comes to Cloonacool Players in Bruce Adams' hilarious farces - 'When I snap my Fingers' directed by Eileen Davey, and'Mary, Mary' directed by Peadar Conway - both to be staged pre-Christmas.

Be prepared to laugh your socks off. "From Longing to Living (Your Song) – Taking your brave first steps" Saturday, November 7th, 10am - 2pm, Croi Nua, Galway. €40 eventbrite booking fee.

Ad- vance booking required on eventbrite.ie.

Any questions?

Contact Maria at 085 - 7566, mariakingguidance@gmail.com .

PLEASE PRAY FOR OFFERTORY COLLECTION BUSHFIELD CHURCH PARISH FUNERALS HOSPITAL VISITATION BREAVEMENT COURSE NOVEMBER 2026 CHARLESTOWN DRAMA PARISH DAIRY 2027 PARISH CHOIR Dear Jesus, the Venerable Patrick Peyton devoted his priestly life to strengthening the families of the world by calling them to pray together everyday, especially the Rosary.

His message is as important for us now as it was during his life on earth.

Amen BEATIFICATION PRAYER LEGION OF MARY LURGA SHRINE CLOONACOOL PLAYERS ROSARY DECEMEBR 2026 ANAM CARA FINANCE COUNCIL IMPORTANT PARISH DATES

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NEWSLETTER MONTH OF OCTOBER / NOVEMBER CHURCH DIARY NEWSLETTER ITEMS : Under the protection of your personal data is important to us.

We are h appy to include your notice in our Parish Bulletin, but please ensure that you have re ceived the consent of any persons referenced before submitting a notice to us.

Please submit items by Wednesday evening at 8pm, via email ( charlestownparish@achonrydiocese.org ) if possible and please include your contact details.

Thank you. CHARLESTOWN SVP HELPLINE 086 889 2098
VENUE DATE TIME CELEBRATIONS AND INTENTIONS AND MEETINGS

Saturday 24th 8.00pm Dominic & Ellie Higgins, Kilgarriff

Sunday 25th 12.00pm Peter, Maragert, Marie, Noel Mulligan, Madogue Alice McHugh Killaturley, 1st Anniv Kathleen McIntyre & deceased of the McIntyre Family, Corthoon Maureen Jordan, Hagfield Padraig O’Hara & deceased of the O’Hara Family, Bellaghy Joan Foody, Church Street (Month’s Mind) Bridie & Tommie Drudy, Glann

Monday 26th 10.00am Nick & Maura Walsh, Charlestown
Tuesday 27th 10.00am Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life

Wednesday 28th 10.00am Charlestown

Thursday 29th 10.00am Charlestown
Friday 30th 10.00am Margaret M Flannery, Barrack Street

Saturday 31st 10.00am Charles Whittington, Bellaghy 1st Anniv

Saturday 31st 8.00pm The Solemnity of All Saints

Sunday 1st 12.00pm The Solemnity of All Saints VENUE DATE TIME CELEBRATIONS AND INTENTIONS AND MEETINGS Bushfield

Sunday 25th 9.00am Patrick Doherty, Foxford & late Kilgarriff 1st Anniv Bushfield

Sunday 1st 9.00am The Solemnity of All Saints Webcams in Church & Data Protection The Webcam in Charlestown Church focuses on the area of the Sanctuary and also takes in the first few seats.

In line with Data Protection, please be aware that if you are in these areas you will be viewable.

Parish Eucharistic Adoration: Monday morning at 10.30am until Friday night at 10.00pm PARISH CONTACT Parish Priest Fr. John Maloney Mobile: 083 376 8636
Newsletter & Parish Email charlestownparish@achonrydiocese.org PARISH MINISTRIES

Saturday 31st October 8.00pm

Sunday 1st November 12.00pm Reader: Ann Dillon Reader: Sr. Elsie Eucharist: Patricia McArdle Eucharist: Margaret Henry Damien McEntire Sr. Breege Tomy Morley Paddy Colleran Bushfield

Sunday 1st November 9.00am Reader: Eucharist: Caroline Leonard PARISH SAFEGUARDING Francis Mulligan The clock goes back one hour tonight.

On Sunday morning 2am will be come 1am. Don’t for get to change your clocks

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Today’s Scrip ture Readings from Universalis Entrance Antiphon Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face.

Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.

Amen Readings at Mass A reading from the book of Exodus 20:20-26 The Lord said to Moses, ‘Tell the sons of Israel this: ‘“You must not molest the stranger or op- press him, for you lived as strangers in the land of Egypt.

You must not be harsh with the widow, or with the orphan; if you are harsh with them, they will surely cry out to me, and be sure I shall hear their cry; my anger will flare and I shall kill you with the sword, your own wives will be widows, your own children orphans. ‘“If you lend money to any of my people, to any poor man among you, you must not play the usurer with him: you must not de- mand interest from him.‘“If you take another’s cloak as a pledge, you must give it back to him before sunset.

It is all the covering he has; it is the cloak he wraps his body in; what else would he sleep in?

If he cries to me, I will listen, for I am full of pity. ”’ The word of the Lord Responsorial Psalm R. I love you, Lord, my strength.

I love you, Lord, my strength, my rock, my fortress, my saviour.

My God is the rock where I take refuge; my shield, my mighty help, my stronghold.

The Lord is worthy of all praise, when I call I am saved from my foes.

R Long life to the Lord, my rock! Praised be the God who saves me, He has given great victories to his king and shown his love for his anointed.

R A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians 1:5-10. You observed the sort of life we lived when we were with you, which was for your instruction, and you were led to become imitators of us, and of the Lord; and it was with the joy of the Holy Spirit that you took to the gospel, in spite of the great opposition all round you.

This has made you the great example to all believers in Macedonia and Achaia since it was from you that the word of the Lord started to spread – and not only throughout Macedonia and Achaia, for the news of your faith in God has spread everywhere.

We do not need to tell other people about it: other people tell us how we started the work among you, how you broke with idolatry when you were converted to God and became servants of the real, living God; and how you are now waiting for Jesus, his Son, whom he raised from the dead, to come from heaven to save us from the retribution which is coming.

The word of the Lord Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!

Open our heart, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son.

Alleluia! A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew 22:34-40 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees they got together and, to disconcert him, one of them put a question, ‘Master, which is the greatest commandment of the Law? ’ Jesus said, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.

This is the greatest and the first commandment.

The second resembles it: You must love your neighbour as yourself.

On these two commandments hang the whole Law, and the Prophets also. ’ The Gospel of the Lord

“Perfect love means putting up with other people’s shortcomings, feeling no surprise at their weaknesses, finding encouragement even in the slightest evidence of good qualities in them. ” St. Thérèse of Lisieux Profession of Faith I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.

Amen Prayer over the Offerings Look, we pray, O Lord, on the offerings we make to your majesty, that whatever is done by us in your ser- vice may be directed above all to your glory.

Through Christ our Lord. Communion Antiphon We will ring out our joy at your saving help and exult in the name of our God.

Prayer after Communion May your Sacraments, O Lord, we pray, perfect in us what lies within them, that what we now celebrate in signs we may one day possess in truth.

Through Christ our Lord.

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s Parish of Gallen and Rynagh St. Mary’s, Cloghan & St. Rynagh’s, Banagher Patrick Kiernan 057 9151338

Parish Website: www.cloghanbanagherparish.ie Church Radio: 106.6 FM Email newsletterstrynaghs@gmail.com Notices to be in before 6 p.m. on Thursdays.

Parish Secretary: Tracy Dolan - Monday or

Friday 10.30 to 12.30 p.m. 086 0705801

Readings : Feast of All Saints/ 1st Nov. 2026 Cloghan SVP 087 9272877

Mass Times & Anniversaries

Sat. 31st Sun. 1st Mon. 2nd Tues. 3rd Wed. 4th Thurs. 5th

Fri 6th First

Friday 6.30 p.m. 8 p.m. 9.30 a.m. 11 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 7 p.m. 9.30 a.m. 9.30 am. 9.30 a.m. 7 p.m.

St. Rynagh’s St. Mary’s Frank, Agnes & Jimmy Fitzgerald, Mary Gleeson, Kier an and David Tom (6th Anniv.) & Ann (34th Anniv.), Malone, Attinkee.

Gavin. John Daly & deceased family, Kylebeg.

Una, Larry, Lily & Eddie Byrne & dec. Murray & Byrne families.

Annette Porter née Quinn, Killimor (requested by K. Gerry Coady and his wife Moyra.

Sarah Catherine (Cissie) McKenna, Emyvale and her p arents Minnie & Johnny and deceased members of the family.

Tom Woods, Ard Abhainn (1st Anniv.) Rose Lockett, Manchester.

Ted O’ Rourke, Manchester. Padraig Horan, Harbour Cross (requested by A. & A) Jim McGuirk, Carga, Co. Monaghan.

The Faithful Departed. Special Intention – Get Well Michael.

Kevin Lacey, Leitrim and The Isle of Wight.

The Faithful Departed. Rita Hatton (requested by B. & Special Intention (requested by M. & Margaret Frances Hatton (Rita) (requested by G. & A .) Special Intention – Get Well Anne (requested by T. & Tim Keady, his parents Walter & Gertrude & sisters Kitty & Mary & deceased Keady & Moran families.

Andy Fenton, Kiltormer and Ballinasloe. Special Intention & Joe Doolan, Derrycarney.

Mary Malynn, parents Dan & Pauline and brother Gera rd.

Sat. 7th Sun. 8th 6.30 p.m. 8 p.m. 9.30 a.m. 11 a.m.

St. Rynagh’s St. Mary’s St. Rynagh’s Anthony (Tony) White, Feighs (3rd Anniv.

Martin Lyons, West End & Brian Corcoran, Harbour Road.

Harry & Margaret Johnson and deceased family.

Rose Lockett, Manchester (requested by the Moran Family) Norman & Eric Winkler, Curraghavarna.

Liam Coolahan (4th Anniv.) & wife Phil (25th Anniv.), Clonlyon, Belmont The Murrihy Family.

John Lynam, parents Nora & Patrick Christopher & de ceased family.

Pat Heffernan, Tullamore and his parents Annie & Martin.

Peter & Rose Loonam. Patrick and Bernadette Troy.

The Faithful Departed. Deceased members of the Rudden & Mulcahy Families.

The Faithful Departed. Jesus Said, “I am the Resurrection and the Life”.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Joe Corcoran, Dundal k, brother of Gerry Corcoran, St. Rynagh’s Road.

May he rest in peace. Burial of Ashes: Tom Woods, Ard Abhainn will be laid to rest in Banagher Cemetery at 10.20 a.m. this

Sunday 1st Nov. Feast of St. Malachy, bishop celebrated on Tues. 3rd Nov.

Feast of St. Charles Borromeo, bishop celebrated on Wed. 4th Nov.

Patron saint of catechists and seminarians.

Feast of St. Martin de Porres celebrated on Thurs. 5th Nov.

Feast of All Saints of Ireland celebrated on

Friday 6th Nov. First Friday celebrated on

Friday 6th Nov. Communion Calls: Wed. 4th Nov. – Cloghan/Banagher area.

Thurs. 5th Nov. – Cloghan area. Fri. 6th Nov. - Banagher area.

Masses on First Friday: St. Rynagh’s 9.30 a.m. and St. Mary’s 7 p.m . The Sacrament of the Anointing will be celebrated during the Mass in St. Rynagh’s and St. Mary’s on the First Friday.

First Friday Communion Calls: Anyone who would like to receive Holy Communion on the First Friday of the month, please contact Tracy, Parish Secretary.

Baptism: We welcome into the Christian Community Noah Rían Mihaies, Shannon View, Banagher, who was baptised in St. Rynagh’s Church last weekend.

Brother Brian Johnson (OSF) will speak about his missionary work at all Masses on the weekend of the 7th/8th Nov.

Rem embering and Praying for our Departed Relatives & Friends – November 2026 We will remember in a special way all those whose Funeral Masses took place in St. Mary’s and St. Ryna gh’s during the last twelve months.

In the words of the Book of Maccabees in the Old Testament “It is a good and wholesome thought to remember and to pray for our dead.” St. Rynagh’s –

Saturday 14th Nov. at 6.30 p.m. and

Saturday 21st Nov. at 6.30 p.m. St. Mary’s –

Saturday 14th Nov. at 8 p.m. All the faithful departed will be remembered at all Masses during the month of November.

St. Rynagh’s Church: Please write the names of your departed relatives and friends and place in the at the front of the altar.

St. Mary’s Church: Please write on the labels prov ided and place them on the Remembrance Tree.

Lumcloon We are delighted to announce that Lumcloon will now be called St. Carlo Acutis Lumcloon.

Bishop Paul Connell will attend a renaming ceremony during the month of November.

Banagher Men’s Shed: Sincere thanks to all who attended and supported the Open Day on Tues. 27th Oct.

It was a very enjoyable and positive new beginning.

Congratulati ons and well done to everyone involved.

Ireland's 3rd National First Saturdays Conference: This year's conference will take place in Knock on Sat. 28th Nov.

The day begins at 10 a.m. and finishes at 5 p.m.

It includes Holy Mass, adoration, talks, and a healing service.

More information and the list of buses going are availab le on www.firstsaturdays.ie . Banagher Active Retirement Club: The next meeting is this Tues. 3rd Nov. 2 to 4.30 p.m.

See you there. Readings from The Pallet: 30th Edition: This year's event will be held on

Friday 6th Nov. in Corrigan's Corner House kicking off at approx. 8.30 p.m. and promises to be a bumper edition full of humour, local banter, pathos, lyricism and celebration.

Everybody is welcome to attend and par ticipate in the celebrations.

Locally Grown & Produced Winter/Spring bedding available at Paul and Mary shop.

Instagram - @sleepyhollowflowers. Clonfert Parents Association - Christmas Bazaa r on

Sunday 6th Dec. in Clonfert Community Hall 2 p.m.

Door prize of €250. Wheel of fortune, tea, coffee, home baking etc.

Please bring cash. Everyone Welcome. Free Community Health Checks Across Offaly: Offaly County Council’s Healthy Ireland programme, is partnering with Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity, to offer free c ommunity health checks in various locations across Offaly this Nov. and Dec.

Checks include glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and pulse testing, along with lifestyle advice.

Free community health talks will also take place at 11 a at selected venues.

Places are limited, so advance booking is encouraged.

No booking is required for checks at Tullamore Mart or Birr Mart.

View locations and book your free health check : https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/healthy-offaly-free-community-health-checks-2026-4885159Offertory Collections: Banagher €1,050. Cloghan €980. Shrine: Banagher €270. Donations to the Parish: If you wish to offer financial support to the Churc h our bank details are as follows: Banagher Parochial Account IBAN: IE23 BOFI90165034757730. BIC: BOFIIE2D Pope Leo’s Intention for the Month of November Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.

A Prayer for the Faithful Departed Lord God, whose days are without end and whose me rcies beyond counting, keep us mindful that life is short and the hour of death unknown.

Let your Spirit guide our days on earth in the ways of holiness and justice, that we may serve you in union with the whole Churc h, sure in faith, strong in hope, perfect in love.

And when our earthly journey is ended, lead us rejo icing into your kingdom, where you live for ever and ever.

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Collooney & Ballinacarrow (Kilvarnet) Parish Newsletter Fr. Martin Convey (071) 916723 5 - Email pp@kilvarnetparish.com Fr. Gerry Davey (071) 916 7745 – Email gdavey@achonrydiocese.org Fr. Jim Finan (071) 9167109 / St. Vincent de Paul (087) 1868494

Web

www.kilvarnetparish.com

Facebook

Collooney Ballinacarrow Kilvarnet Parish Webcams: www.churchtv.ie/collooney & www.churchtv.ie/ballinacarrow Office Hours (Secretary present): 9.30 am – 12.30 (Monday – Friday) October 31st & November 1st 2026 – Feast of all Saints --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- ------ Church of the Assumption, Collooney – Masses Sat. 31st 6.45 pm Jimmy (30th Anniv.) & Joan Conroy, Kiernan Ave.

Sun. 1st 11.00 am Feast of All Saints Mon. 2nd 9.00 am All Souls Day Mass Tues. 3rd. - Fri. 6th 9.00 am Private Intentions Sat. 7th 6.45 pm Molly Gill, nee Bonner (3rd Anniv.) / Anne O’Connor, nee Farrell, Ardcurley (10th Anniv.

Vivienne Hennes sy / Pat & Margaret Watters their daughter Ann & family members Sun. 8th 11.00 am Dympna Moynihan (nee Nellany), Boston / St. Mary’s Green / Preparation Mass for First Holy Communion Church of St. Fechin & St. Lassara, Ballinacarrow - Masses Sat. 31st 6.45 pm Tom & Theresa Nellany & daughters Louisa, Eileen, Margaret & Bernadette Sun. 1st 9.30 am Feast of All Saints Mon. 2nd 10.00 am All Souls Day

Sat 7th 6.45 pm Kathleen & William Melvin & their grandson Ian Sun. 8th 9.30 am Preparation Mass for First Holy Communion Offertory (Oct. 17th & 18th ) – Thank you for your ongoing generosity & support.

It is much appreciated. Ballinacarrow Church Readers 6.30 pm Sat. 31st Bernadette White 9.30 am Sun. 1st Sinead Wims 6.30 pm Sat. 7th Caitriona Coleman 9.30 am Sun. 8th Mary Madden Ministers of 6.30 pm Sat. 31st Marion O’Donnell 9.30 am Sun. 1st Mary Coleman Communion 6.30 pm Sat. 7th Ellen Conway 9.30 am Sun. 8th Mary Madden Offertory Baskets: Nov. 6.30 pm Sat.

Volunteer Needed 9.30 am Sun. Al White Collooney Church Readers 6.45 pm Sat. 31st Kate Henry 11.00 am Sun. 1st Jacinta Walsh 6.45 pm Sat. 7th Edward Mullin 11.00 am Sun. 8th Rosemary Rogers Ministers of 6.45 pm Sat. 31st Patricia McCann 11.00 am Sun. 1st Pasty Sweeney Communion 6.45 pm Sat. 7th Bernadette Morrisroe 11.00 am Sun. 8th Kathleen White S We remember in our prayers: the soul of Tommy Nealis , Kiernan Avenue who was buried on Friday.

I. Ballinacarrow Community Hall - will be closed for the week of the 2nd November for maintenance work.

Women's Exercise Class - back on the 10th November at 6.30pm €30 x6 wks Ballinacarrow Community Hall.

Register on the night.all welcome. Men on the move exercise class: starts back on the 11th of November at 8pm €30 x 6 wks in Ballinacarrow Community Hall.regist er on the night all welcome.

Walking for all programme - next walk on the 8th of November at 10.30 am meet at the Community Hall . All welcome along.

Ballinacarrow Card Games –continue every Thurs. evening.

Proceeds go to Ball inacarrow Church Maintenance.

Dates for your diary (November & December 2026) Rosary in both Cemeteries – after 9.30 am and 11.00 am Masses respectively on Sun.

Nov 15th (weather permitting) Service of Remembrance of the Dead – 5.00 pm on Sunday, November 15th (Collooney Church) Saturday Evening Mass – 6.45 pm – with guests Coolaney Gospel Choir on Sat.

November 24th(Collooney Church) Collooney Church Clean-up – 11.00 am, Wednesday, December 9th – Volunteers needed.

Many hands etc., etc. Service of Carols & Readings – 5.00 pm Sunday, on December 13th (Collooney Church) Eddie Stones – will conduct a Healing Service in Sligo Cathedral on Friday, Dec 13th Nov. at 7.00 pm. All Welcome.

We are delighted - to welcome the Coolaney Gospel Choir to join with us in Collooney and sing at the Sat. evening 6.45pm Mass on Nov. 21st. The choir are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their getting together.

A wonderfu l treat. November Masses for the Dead – will be said throughout November.

If you would like to have your loved ones remembered by name, you can do so by using the enve lopes available at the exit doors of the church.

Parish Christmas Cards – are now on sale.

All new designs sold in separate packs of 4 cards.

Pack of 4 cards for €10. Three packs of 4 cards for €25 (best value – w orks out at €2.08 a card !).

Available after all Masses in Collooney Church or directly from Collooney parish office – ( 071) 9167235. Limited number also available in Ball inacarrow.

Please note – No 9.00 am Mass in Collooney on the morning of a funeral unless there is a named Mass intention Deadline for submission of News Items / Mass Intent ions - is 12.00 pm on the previous Wednesday.

In November, we whisper our love to the heavens, ke eping the flame of memory alive for those who paved our way.

Additional news items - are available on the online Newsletter.

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. The Monthly Bereavement Support Group Meetings - commenced on 15th October at 8pm in the Newman Institute, Ballina and will meet every second Wedne sday of each month from October 2026 to May 2027 in clusive.

A Bereavement Course - presented by Monica Morley, Director of the Knock Shrine Family Centre and Broadcaster at Midwest Radio commences on

Tuesday 3rd November at 8pm at The Newman Institute, Ballina.

The cost of the course is €60 and will run for the 4 Tuesday nights in November.

To book a place please phone 096 720 66. Ballinacarrow Church - New Rotas for Readers & Ministers can be picked at the back of the Church.

Irish Conversation Classes for Beginners / Improvers in Ballintogher Enterprise Centre-F91 C2 HT Thursday nights - Time 7.30pm to 8.45pm. Enq - 08 7 6645509 or Email teresamccorm@hotmail.com Cloonacool Players - Watch this space as Cloonacool Players, our stars of comedy, are now in rehearsals and will soon announce their staging of two hilarious f arces.

Mighty surprises and laughs galore are on Supporting Children (8 - 11 years) grow in faith and friendship: New and emerging Faith & Fun Clubs in the Achonry and Elphin Dioceses now enrolling for 2026/ 2027 school year.

More info at https://achonryelphin.ie/fafc/Dioceses of Achonry & Elphin 2026/2027 Scripture In itiative : New groups and facilitators being sought.

Please consider. Enquiries welcome. More information at ww w.achonryelphin.ie/scripture Thanks – to all, from far and near, who watch services online and who have contributed to our online appeal to keep the service available.

Your contributions are much appreciated and help in the provision of this outr each service.

Thank You – to all who clean our churches on a regular basis . Their work goes on, often unnoticed, but always greatly appreciated.

Thank you A Prayerful Atmosphere – should prevail at all times in our churches, espe cially when Masses are being celebrated.

Mobile phones should be turned off & there should no talking.

People who come to pray should not be distracted.

Receipts – for those who contributed by cash to Collooney Cemetery Footpath Appeal are available from the sacristy.

Walk – every second week - starting at 10.30 am from Ballinacarrow Community Centre led by a trained Walk Leader.

Free to join. Spend time outdoors. Meet others.

Let us know you are coming on wwwwalkingforall.com The St Nathy's Cemetery Committee in Collooney would like to thank all those that have contributed to the Path Improvement Fund so far and remind families who wish be associated with this project to get their con tribution in as soon as practical.

The general contribution level to date has been €100 per family plot.

Further infor mation, if required, from Joe on (087) 2604494. If people wish to donate using a bank transfer please use the following ded icated account for this purpose.

Please ensure to put a name for r eference with the payment.

AIB Bank. St Nathy’s Cemetery IBAN IE03AIBK93 725821591039 Moving Parents And Children Together (M-PACT) - You don’t have to be addicted to suffer from addi ction!

M-PACT is a free eight-week family programme which supports all family members affected by parental su bstance misuse and helps to improve relationships, communic ation and recovery for all.

If interested, or would like further information, please contact (071) 9150578 / (085) 8 75 9313 or email sligoleitrim@alcoholforum.com Anyone in hospital / a nursing home - who would like a visit, please let Fr. Martin know.

Would you like someone to talk to? Senior Line is Ireland's national telephone service for older people and is open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 45 91. Callers may feel isolated, alone, wish to d iscuss a problem in confidence, or for company during their day.

Senior Line's older volunteers are trained to listen, to support , to discuss options & to refer caller to other helpf ul services if necessary.

So don't be alone. It helps to share a problem.

Collooney Church Conservation – Many thanks to all for your very generous response to the monthly collection.

Loose Envelopes – are available in Collooney Church for those who wish to support the project and who do not currently use the offertory envelope system.

Also available i n Ballinacarrow for anyone who would like to suppor t the project.

The weekly bereavement support group – meets at Knock Shrine on Wednesday mornings at 1 1am in the Family Centre.

It provides an opportunity for those who have lost a loved one to meet others who are bereaved and to share and talk about their experience of loss as well as find hope and healing again in their lives.

No appointm ent is needed. Please Note – if receiving Holy Communion, it must be consumed immediately and must not be brought back to your seat or brought away.

Holy Communion is so sacred a nd so precious that it must always be shown total r espect.

Family Carers Ireland - Are you caring for a loved one at home with addit ional needs?

A spouse, partner, child, close relative or neighbour?

Then you are a family carer Become a member of Family Carers Ireland, the cha rity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers nationwide.

For mo re info call 057 93 70221 or visit www.familycarers.ie .

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KILLORAN / COOLANEY PARISH NEWSLETTER Fr. Martin Convey Adm. (071) 9167235

Email

mconvey@achonrydiocese.org Fr. Gerry Davey (071) 9167745

Email

gdavey@achonrydiocese.org Collooney Office (071) 9167235 - Secretary present: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm (Monday - Friday) Webcam: https://mcn.live/Camera/sacred-heart-and-st-joseph-church-coolaney/Radio Mass: 106.5 FM --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- ------------- October 31st & November 1st 2026 – Feast of All Saints Sat. 31st 8.00 pm People of the Parish Community Sun. 1st 9.45 am All Saints Day - Pat Rooney (Month’s Mind) Huddersfield / Carragh, Coolaney brother of Maure en Quinn, Carragh / Rosary in Rockfield Cemetery after Mass Mon. 2nd 10.00 am All Souls Day Mass Tue. 3rd 10.00 am Daily Mass – Holy Souls Wed. 4th 10.00 am Daily Mass – Holy Souls Thur.5th 10.00 am Daily Mass – (Holy Souls) followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 11.30 am Fri. 6th 10.00 am Daily Mass – Holy Souls Sat. 7th 8.00 pm Tommy McGowan (Months Mind) his wife Patricia & all the McGowan, Nevin & Keogh fam Sun. 8th 9.45 am Preparation Mass for First Holy Communion / Rosary in Killoran Cemetery after Mass Big Welcome Back – to Fr. Gerry who is returning to duties from this weekend.

Wishing him every happiness and success in his ministry in Coolaney.

A big Thank You , also, to the Eucharistic Ministers who provided Communion Services three days a week for the past while.

It i s especially to be welcomed that Mass will, once ag ain, be celebrated each day in the parish.

Thanks to all who help out in any capacity in the running of our parish commun ity.

Killoran Community Centre - Card games have recommenced on Oct. 21st at 9.00 pm. All new members welcome.

Offertory Collection (Oct. 24th & 25th) Many thanks for your ongoing generosity and support . It is much appreciated.

Weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – for the winter months will now take place on Thu rsday mornings immediately after 10 am Mass, concluding at 11.30 a m.

This means no Tuesday evening Holy Hour until su mmer.

Charity Tax Rebate Scheme – the parish hopes to submit a claim to Revenue in Jan. 2027 for the 2026 financial year.

The scheme allows all registered and regulated char ities (including parishes) to reclaim the tax compo nent of charitable donations made in a given year.

If you paytax and have contributed €250 or more, then your donations will already have been taxed.

Revenue will refund the parish a standard 45 cents for every €1 donated.

More infor mation located at exit doors.

Please take a copy of the green flye r home and, if you can help, fill in the minimal de tails and return.

Mission Sunday October 18th – thanks to all who supported the Mission Appeal.

Donations can still be made. Blue November Offering Envelopes – are included in the box of Offertory Envelopes.

They are intended for anyone who would like to make an offering for Masses said for the dead throughout November.

All the dead will be prayed for, irrespective or an offering made or not.

All weekday Masses throughout November will be said for the Holy Souls.

For those who would like the names of their dead includ ed, they can put a list into the blue envelope or, alternatively, write on the paper insert of the separate November envelo pes at the doors.

There will be a basket in front o f the altar for the envelopes / names.

If putting money into an envelope, return it in the Offertory Collection or hand di rectly to Fr. Gerry.

All donations go to the Coolaney Priest Wages Accou nt.

Please do not put money in an envelope and leave it in the church.

Dates for your Diary Sunday, November 1st Rosary in Rockfield Cemetery – following morning Mass Sunday, November 8th Rosary in Killoran Cemetery – following morning Mass Sunday, November 22nd Service of Remembrance of the Dead – 5.00 pm Wednesday, November 25th General Clean-up of the Church – from 10.00 am onwa rds – Volunteers needed please Sunday, December 20th Carol Service with the Coolaney Gospel Choir – 6.00 pm Church Rotas – thanks to all who are involved in the various mi nistries, especially at the weekend Masses – Readers, Ministers of Holy Communion, Basket Collectors etc. , etc.

Just a reminder …. if someone on a rota can’t make it, it would be appreciated if others could stand in for t hem on that occasion.

Congratulations & Well Done – to all involved in Coolaney Tidy Towns 2026 entry.

Coolaney came in 3rd place in the county after Riverstown (1st place) and Sligo town (2nd place).

They were also awarded a Gold Medal for co ming within 15 points of the overall winner of Ballinaho Westmeath.

Fantastic achievement. Revised Traffic Plans for outside Rockfield Church – Alternatives are being explored.

No final decisi on made. Masses can be booked – with Fr. Gerry directly or through the parish of fice in Collooney (071) 9167235. Candelabras – are now repaired and back in use.

Thanks to the parishioner who repaired them so well & so quickly.

Deadline for submission of News Items / Mass Intent ions - is 12.00 pm on the previous Wednesday.

In November, we whisper our love to the heavens, ke eping the flame of memory alive for those who paved our way.

Online Newsletter – with additional items can be found on the as the church webcam is located.

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A Bereavement Course - presented by Monica Morley, Director of the Knoc k Shrine Family Centre and Broadcaster at Midwest Radio is due to commence

Tuesday 3rd November at 8pm at The Newman Institute, Ballina.

The cost of the course is €60 and will run for the 4 Tuesday n ights in November.

To book a place please phone 096 72066 . Guided Prayer Afternoon Late Autumn Fr Peyton Centre, Attymass, Ballina Co. Mayo F26 X884 Join the Fr Peyton Centre for Guided Prayer Afterno on Thursday, November 12th from 2pm to 4.30pm. The afternoon will include: rosary, meditation, silent time and Mass.

For information call: Fina 096 4537 4 / 087 681 6821

One Day Advent Retreat Late Autumn Fr Peyton Centre, Attymass, Ballina Co. Mayo F26 X884 Advent Retreat: What Gift will you Give?

Saturday December 5th, beginning at 11am, and concluding at 4.30pm, the day includes: spiritual talks, reflection, quiet time, rosary and Mass.

The cost is €25, which includes tea, coffee on arrival & light lunch.

Booking is essential. For en quiries and booking contact Fina 096 45374 / 087 68 1 6821

Congratulations & Well Done – to all involved in Coolaney Tidy Towns 2026 entry.

Coolaney came in 3rd place in the county after Riverstown (1st place) and Sligo town (2nd place).

They were also awarded a Gold Medal for co ming within 15 points of the overall winner of Ballinaho Westmeath.

Fantastic achievement.

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Tune into 108 FM for all Church Services.

View online on www.churchtv.ie/foxford Parish St Michael’s Foxford Toomore Church Attymachugh Church Chapel Road, Foxford, Co Mayo Very Rev Padraig Costello . . 087 242 2273

Parish Office 094 9257843 / 094 9256131

Parish

Email

stmichaelsfoxford@gmail.com Newsletter Items: foxfordparishnewsletter@gmail.com /g103Parish Website: www.foxfordparish.com Diocesan Website: www.achonrydiocese.org

Sunday 1st November 2026 - Feast of All Saints

Sat 31st Oct 6pm Toomore Bernadette (Bernie) Gallaghe r (6th Anniv) I.

Sat 31st Oct 7.30pm Foxford 1. Teresa Burke (Anniv) , Cloongee, her parents, Nancy & Tommy & her sister, Mary I. 2. Bridie Healy (2nd Anniv), Providence . I. 3. Mike (4th Anniv) & Paddy Walsh Ballinaleck I. 4. Pat Doherty (1st Anniv), Mill Park I.

Sun 1st Nov 9am Attymachugh Holy Souls

Sun 1st Nov 11am Foxford 1. Robert & Annie Hardy , Main St. I. 2. Michael Brogan (4th Anniv), Foxford & London I. 3. Zofia Radek, Poland, I. (Mother of Magda)

Mon 2nd Nov 10am Foxford Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

Mon 2nd Nov 7pm Foxford Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

Tues 3rd Nov 10am Foxford Holy Souls

Wed 4th Nov 8am Convent Special Intention

Wed 4th Nov 7pm Foxford 1. Eva & Patrick Regan , sons, John & Michael, son-in-law, Michael Burke & daughter-in-law, Ann, I. 2. Pat (Anniv) & Annie Coleman, Shraheen & deceased of the Coleman family I.

Thurs 5th Nov 10am Foxford Holy Souls

Fri 6th Nov 10am Foxford Michael (50th Anniv) & Elizabeth Joyce, their daughter, Angela & deceased of the McGowan family I.

Sat 7th Nov 11am Foxford Mark McDonnell ( Month's mind), Shanwar I.

Sat 7th Nov 6pm Toomore Holy Souls

Sat 7th Nov 7.30pm Foxford 1. Michael Murray (8th Anniv), & his wife Mary , Rinnaney I. 2. Deceased members of the Foxford Brass & Reed Band I. 3. Kathleen (35th Anniv) & Michael (10th Anniv) Doherty, & deceased of the Sheerin & Doherty families I. 4. Bridget & John Gaughan , The Square, Foxford, I.

Sun 8th Nov 9am Attymachugh 1. Ellen & Thomas Quinn , their daughters, Ann Brosnihan & Patricia Whitlow & deceased of the Quinn & Gallagher families I. . 2. Bridget & James Gallagher, their sons, Tommy & Jimmy, & deceased of the Gallagher & Quinn families I.

Sun 8th Nov 11am Foxford 1. Pa & Vin Roche , Moygrove I. 2. Bridgie & Nace O'Dowd , Strandhill, I. 3. Patrick (3rd Anniv) & Margaret Gilmartin Rinnaney I. 4. Evelyn (4th Anniv) & Martin Gaughan, Leckee & deceased of the Gaughan, Dempsey, McGowan & Holmes families I. THIS WEEKEND: READERS MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST ALTAR SERVERS Toomore
Sat 31st Oct 6pm Carmel Gallagher Alice Hennigan

Sat 31st Oct 7.30pm Sean Lavin Annie Burke / Bernie Dunne / Barbara Moore Finnian Kirwan / Ronan Gilroy / Robert Anders/Emma Jane Burke Attymachugh
Sun 1st Nov 9am Kathleen Ruane Lily Ruddy

Sun 1st Nov 11am Sylvia Neary Martha Guiry/Annie Murray/Pat McHale/Willie O'Hara James Sugrue / Seren Toolan/Aoife Flannery/Wojciech Sereda/Harvey Donaldson NEXT WEEKEND: Toomore
Sat 7th Nov 6pm Alice Hennigan Mary Doherty

Sat 7th Nov 7.30pm Michael McDonagh Seamus Coleman / Maureen Noone / Bernadette Reape Sean Lally / Keith McDermott/Ronan Hughes/Cillian Melody Attymachugh

Sun 8th Nov 9am Chris Sheerin Foxford

Sun 8th Nov 11am Marion Ryder Bernie Flynn / Geraldine Brett / Helena Murphy / Anna Marie Walsh Aoife Flannery / Esme Boland / Isla Boland / Zara Bolton / Aine Healy/Roisin Walsh WEEKDAY READERS: Monday/Tuesday : John Horgan Thursday/ Friday: Gerri Moore Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Michael’s church on Tuesdays after 10 am Mass until 11.30 am. Hospital Visits: If you wish the priest to visit relatives or friends in hospital or at home leave a message at the priest’s house.

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St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 083 8887777

Additional newsletter notices can be found on https://foxfordparish.com/newsletter If you are a newcomer to the parish/community and would like a box of offertory envelopes please contact Fr Padraig on 087 242 2273

OFFERTORY COLLECTORS October Vigil: Sunday: Michael McDonagh / Martin Brogan / Gina Stenson Joe Davitt/ Anthony Ruane / Gerry Moran November Vigil: Sunday: Martin McDonagh / Seamus Coleman / Bernadette Reape Ben Burke / Siobhan Moran/Jerome Coleman Recent Death:

Please pray for Michael McAndrew, Castlebar, & late of Foxford, . May he Rest in Peace.

Baptisms : Welcome to the Christian Community to: Rosie & Leo Moore , daughter & son of Louise & Toby, Pontoon, who were baptised in St. Michael’s church on

Saturday 24th October. Senan Kevin McDonnacha , son of Orlah & Oisin, Foxford, who was baptised in St. Michael’s church on

Saturday 25th October. Wedding Bells : Congratulations and Best wishes to James Doherty , Renbrack and Marta Bastida Azagra , Spain, who were married in the church of San Pedro dela Rua , Spain on 26th September 2026. November Rosary in Cemeteries :

Sunday 1st November : St. Martin’s , Glanduff at 9.50 am

Sunday 1st November : Craggagh Cemetery at 12.15 pm

Saturday 7th November : Toomore Cemetery at 5.30 pm Monday, 2nd November is All Souls Day: Envelopes are available at church exits for lists of your deceased . Twelve Masses will be celebrated during the month of November for your deceased.

Commemoration of the Faithful Departed: Our annual November Mass will take place on

Friday 13th November at 7 p.m. in St. Michael’s church: During the Mass, all those who died from our parish/community, or were buried in our cemeteries, during the last year, will be, especially, remembered and a candle lit in their memory: John Moore, Angela Ruane, Peter O'Hanlon, Peter McGowan, Rich ard Binley, John Murphy, Pat Mahon, Margaret Maloney, Carmel McNulty-Reilly , Marcus Ruane, Teresa Melia, Joan McNeeley, Joe Gaughan, Bil l Thompson, Mary Murray, Maura Henry, Josephine Clarke, Tom Fleming, Bridie McDonnell, Margaret Ryan, Martin Quinn, Mary Keenaghan, Adelle Walsh, Sean Ruane, May McHale, Concepta O' Hanlon, Aiden McDonnell, Frank O'Hara, Carmel Coss Murphy, Mark McDonnell, Michael McAndrew.

We also remember the parents of parishioners : Annette Campbell, Annie Regan, Nuala Molloy, Michael Skeffington, Jeffrey Roberts, Olive Maher, Julia (Babe) Macken, Mary Collins, Kate McHugh, Vincent Doyle.

Family members who have died elsewhere will also be remembered.

If there is anyone that we have omitted please let us know.

Church of Ireland 225th Service of Thanksgiving will take place in the Church of Ireland, Foxford on 1st November at 4.30 pm . Bishop Michael Burrows will preach and everyone is welcome.

Invitation to Get Involved: At the recent meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council, the desire for greater lay participation in our weekend parish Masses was discussed . We would love to see more families and parishioners getting involved.

There are a number of ways you can participate, including: reading at Mass , Leading the Prayers of the Faithful or bringing up the gifts of bread and wine . This can be especially meaningful at Month’s Mind or Anniversary Masses, when family members may wish to take part in remembering and praying for a loved one.

We warmly invite you to consider getting involved.

It would be wonderful to see more people taking an active part in our weekend Masses.

If you would like to participate, please contact Fr. Padraig or any member of the Parish Pastoral Council.

Losing a loved one is one of life’s most challenging experiences . To help all who know this pain there will be a series of 4 Tuesday evening talks on ‘How best to cope after a Bereavement’ held in the Newman Centre, Ballina on November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th from 8-10pm . The course will be presented by Monica Morley, Bereavement Counsellor at Knock Shrine.

Places are limited and can be booked on 096-72066 . KNOCK SHRINE: Vivaldi Recomposed: Join the RTE Concert Orchestra and renowned Norwegian violinist Mari Samuelsen for an unforgettable evening in Knock Basilica on Saturday, November 7th . See www.knockshrine.ie for booking details.

Foxford Meals on Wheels Service : We can provide meals from Monday to Saturday at a cost of €7 per meal.

To avail of this service please contact Geraldine on 087 904 0463 or Carmel on 086 606 4670 . Moy Davitts 50/50 draw : Congratulations to Mickie Ryder who won a jackpot of €330 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw last Saturday.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported last week's draw, it is greatly appreciated.

Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by playing on the club app(Moy Davitts GAA).

An afternoon Concert with Julianne Hennelly accompanied by the Mayo Concert Orchestra under Musical Director Kathy Fahey will take place on Sunday November 8th at 4.00 p.m. in the Church of the Holy Rosary Castlebar . Tickets on Eventbrite.

All welcome. Knockmore GAA supporting Sunflower Children's Hospice Castlebar presents an evening of Dancing with Declan Nerney & his band i n Great National Hotel Ballina on

Fri 13th November 2026. Dancing commences 9pm with Pats Country Roadshow, Band on stage 10pm - 12 midnight.

Tickets €20 each or pay on the door. Tickets available at Hotel Reception, Corcorans Shop Knockmore, Pat Boyle 086 3334124 , Frank Mulvihill - 087 6486710 or Brendan Boland - 086 8678715

November Mini Vigil for the Holy Souls takes place in the Parish Church at Knock Shrine on Friday, November 6th from 9pm to Midnight.

Confessions are available from 8pm to 9pm in the Chapel of Reconciliation.

Workshop for choirs with Ephrem Feeley and Knock Shrine Music Department takes place on Saturday, November 14th in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel from 10am to 4pm . Cost per person €20, including resource pack.

For bookings, email music@knockshrine.ie and see www.knockshrine.ie for more details "Remembrance by Candlelight" St. Michael's Church Foxford,

Friday 20th November 7pm . Join Opera singer Sean Ruane , alongside the Cill Aodái n Choral Socie ty, Maria Lynn, John McHugh, The Doherty's and The Doocey's for a candlelight evening of amazing performances.

The proceeds from this year's event are in aid of Hugh’s House (in memory of baby Cian McHale), along with the Foxford Enhancement Group, Foxford Christmas Lights and St. Michael's Church, Foxford.

Advance booking is advisable as we cannot guarantee tickets will be available on the night.

Tickets €20 From Sarah 087 7965520 / Irene 087 2795242 .

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Hospital Visits: If you wish the priest to visit relatives or friends in hospital or at home leave a message at the priest’s house.

Family Deaths: To put a notice of family deaths or general notices in the newsletter please email foxfordparishnewsletter@gmail.com Bereavement Support Group: A Bereavement Support Group meets at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine each Wednesday morning at 11am . Trained facilitators conduct the meetings, which provide guidance and support to all who find loss difficult.

All are welcome. Further information from Monica Morley on 094-9375320 . Guided Prayer Afternoon Late Autumn Fr Peyton Centre, Attymass, Ballina Co. Mayo F26 X884 Join the Fr Peyton Centre f or Guided Prayer Afternoon on Thursday, November 12th from 2pm to 4.30pm. The afternoon will include: rosary, meditation, silent time and Mass.

For information contact: Fina 096 45374 / 087 681 6821

One Day Advent Retreat Late Autumn Fr Peyton Centre, Attymass, Ballina Co. Mayo F26 X884. Advent Retreat: What Gift will you Give?

Saturday December 5th, beginning at 11am, and concluding at 4.30pm, the day includes: spiritual talks, reflection, quiet time, rosary and Mass.

The cost is €25, which includes tea, coffee on arrival & light lunch.

Booking is essential. For enquiries and booking contact Fina 096 45374 / 087 681 6821 . Parking on Church Grounds : As you may have noticed, two new parking spaces have recently been marked for wheelchair users only . We kindly ask that these spaces are kept clear for those who need them.

Please also ensure that clear access is maintained around the church at all times for cars and, most importantly, for emergency vehicles such as an ambulance.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration.

Grow Meetings: A self-help group helping people suffering from stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, loneliness etc meet every Tuesday night at 7.30 pm in Ballina Community Centre . Golden Padel – Over 55s: Looking for a funway to stay active and meet new people?

Join Golden Padel every Wednesday from 10am–12pm at Project Padel, Ballina.

All abilities are welcome, including complete beginners.

Sessions cost just €5 per person, with rackets, balls, tea/coffee all included.

For bookings and enquiries, visit projectpadel.ie or email projectpadelmayo@gmail.com . Western Alzheimers urgently need Volunteer Befrienders in your area.

Do you have one to two hours per week to spare ?

Contact Lucy at 094-9364900 or 087-3694477 . SET DANCING classes will commence in Knockmore Community Centre starting on Tuesday October 27th.

Six weeks with one week free. Price: €50.

Contact the Centre at 094 9258016 . The Irish Catholic weekly newspaper.

Have you ever thought of getting a copy each week?

Many interesting articles each week about our faith etc.

Let me know if you wish me to keep a copy for you each week.

Also extra copies are available in the church porch each week.

Erris Workability – Support at Your Own Pace: Erris Workability supports people with challenges to build confidence, develop skills and explore employment opportunities.

We tailor the support to your needs and at a pace that suits you.

Everyone’s journey is different, and we’re here to help you take the next step towards your goals.

Is féidir linn tacú leat chun do spriocanna a bhaint amach – ar do luas féin.

For more information, contact Siobhan on 087 499 6605 . Eligibility criteria applies.

ABIDE Women's Conference 2026 | 20–22 November: Join hundreds of women at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal , in just a few weeks for our third Abide Women's Conference!

A beautiful weekend of faith, celebration, healing and joy!

Dioceses of Achonry & Elphin 2026/2027 Scripture Initiative: New groups and facilitators being sought.

Please consider. Enquiries welcome. More information www.achonryelphin.ie/scripture "From Longing to Living (Your Song) – Taking your brave first steps" A morning workshop reflecting on making your dreams a reality.

Saturday, November 7th, 10am - 2pm, Croi Nua, Galway. €40 + eventbrite booking fee.

Advance booking required on eventbrite.ie . Any questions?

Contact Maria at 085-8357566 , mariakingguidance@gmail.com . Bereavement Support Group in Ballina: A Bereavement Support Group meeting will be held at the Newman Institute, Ballina on the second Wednesday of each month (October-May), starting on 14th October at 8pm. Trained facilitators conduct the meetings, which provide guidance and support to all who find loss difficult.

All are welcome. Further information from Monica Morley, Knock Shrine on 094-9375320 . Join Our Caring Team!

Dementia Support Worker (Care in the Community) Looking for meaningful, flexible work?

We’re seeking compassionate, honest, reliable people to support individuals living with dementia in their own homes in Co. Mayo Locations: Crossmolina, Ballina, Foxford, Co. Mayo What You'll Do: •Offer companionship and social connection •Assist with daily living activities •Support meaningful activities •Give primary carers a well-deserved break Flexible hours – work around your schedule!

Make a real difference, one visit at a time.

Essential : Previous experience in caring Desirable: QQI Level 5 modules in Care Skills & Care of the Older Person Interested?

Get in touch today! Email Helen, Client Care Coordinator clientcarecoordinator@westernalzheimers.ie "Free Training: Wondering what to do next?

Interested in expanding your skills? National Learning Network Castlebar can help you gain QQI Certification and assist with finding employment.

Your Social Welfare payment will remain protected.

Ring/Message Sharon on 087 290 9064 to discuss" St Joseph's Secondary School Lotto €2.50 per line ( €5 for 3).

Lines can be purchased online at https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/stjosephsfoxford/ All support gratefully accepted.

Please contact 094 9256145 for more details.

Lighting Votive Candles: In the interests of safety, please ensure that lighted votive candles remain on the candelabra at all times and are not carried elsewhere in the church.

Thank you for your cooperation. Fr. Peyton Centre Opening Hours: Opening Hours: Monday to

Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm.

Tel

096-45374 . Foxford Brass & Reed Band are celebrating 130 years in existence this year.

A committee has been formed to write a book on the Band's history.

We are appealing to the public to help us with this publication by furnishing us (or any band member) with photographs, newspaper articles, your family ties and memories.

Every photograph will be copied and returned to you immediately.

We appreciate your help. Please contact Seamus Burke (Chairperson) 086 858 2726

FACT Social Club: We are an independent community-based service here in Foxford, Co Mayo, and we support people living with Dementia or in rural isolation.

We are open Mondays to Friday and provide social interaction, activities and much more in a safe and supported environment.

If you would like more information on the services we offer, please contact us at: factsocialclub1@gmail.com or telephone 094 925 6662 .

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St. Vincent de Paul Helpline: 083 8887777

Family Carers Ireland Mayo’s Ballina Carer Support Group next takes place from 10-11.30am in the Green Room at the Ballina Manor Hotel, F26 HY84, on Thursday November 12th.

The group meets on the second Thursday of the month.

This is a great opportunity to meet local supports manager Michelle Moriarty and have a chat with other carers.

No need to register, just turn up on the day!

Craoibhín Ballina Updates: Smart Phone Classes: Learn to get the most out of your smartphone!

Starting: Monday, 2nd November 2026, Duration: 5 weeks, Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm, Cost: €5 per class.

Limited to 10 people! Come along, build your confidence, and learn new smartphone skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Curious Creativity Art Workshops: with Úna Morris who leads our art workshops at Craoibhín Ballina on Friday's join us on Friday's at 10.30 am focusing on relaxed fun and creativity in artmaking.

No prior experience is necessary – just a willingness to experiment and enjoy the process Western Care Home Share Service are looking for people, single/couples/families, to provide short respite breaks to children and adults across County Mayo, in your own home.

Training and support is provided and a non-taxable allowance is payable for each home share arrangement.

If you are interested and/or would like further information about Home Sharing, please contact Ruth Kneafsey, Home share Co-ordinator, 0949029148 or 0876811261 . The Sacrament of Marriage Course - online programme from Maryvale Institute offering theological formation, open to anyone, no prior study required, from September 2026 to April 2027. For more information see https://www.maryvale.ac.uk/marriage.html.Foster Care: Have you ever thought about fostering?

Change a child’s life by becoming a Tusla Foster Carer.

Talk to Tusla Fostering today by freephone 1800 226 771 or visit www.fostering.ie to learn more.

Accord Ballaghaderreen offers a confidential counselling service where couples can explore family relationships.

Accord counsellors can help if relationships are under stress.

For online counselling please visit www.accord.ie . Alternatively to book a face to face counselling session call Accord Ballaghaderreen on 0879972503 . The Adoration Chapel at St. Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina is open: Mon -

Fri 2 - 8 pm. Sat -

Sun 2 - 7pm. All are welcome. Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shine Peer Support Groups - Peer support groups for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties and individuals supporting people living with mental health challenges.

We offer regular groups in Ballina, Ballinrobe and Castlebar.

Email support@shine.ie or call 086 040 7701 for information "An Illustrated Guide to the Plants of the Bible" for details visit: www.clonrush.net/Plants.htm Alone Volunteers : Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally?

ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area.

Full training and support provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at www.alone.ie or for further information please contact us on volunteer@alone.ie or call 0818 222 024. If you are over 60 and would like to know more about the services ALONE can offer you, please call 0818 222 024 . Would you like someone to talk to?

Senior Line is Ireland's national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 45 91 . You may feel isolated, alone, bereaved or far from family.

Senior Line's older volunteers are trained to listen, to support and refer to other helpful services if necessary.

So don't be alone, and lift the phone. Phone Senior Line 1800 80 45 91 , No problem toobig or too small.

Bereavement Support Meeting in the Family Centre, Knock on Wednesdays at 11 am . No appointment is needed and all are welcome.

Further information from Monica Morley on 094 9375320

Experienced a cardiac event? 'It's Cardiac Rehab! ' A podcast series for you developed by the Irish Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Irish Heart Foundation to support your recovery.

It's all about getting you better than before. https://irishheart.ie/services-for-you/its-cardiac-rehab-podcast/ My Mind provides mental health professional therapy with Free appointments for homeowners in Mayo affected by Defective Concrete Blocks: https://www.mymind.org/free-counselling/.Location in Mayo North East (MNE) Office, Kevin St, Ballina and Tacu Ballinrobe.

Registration and appointment: www.mymind.org or call 0818 500 800. 'Experience enjoyable movement with Nia.

Gentle on joints, for fitness and well-being.

Classes are barefoot to music. Mondays 10am at Swinford Cultural Centre & Wednesdays 10:30am at Ballina Arts Centre .

Contact Siobhan at 089 4182740 .' Set Dancing Classes on Wednesday nights at 7pm in the Brown Memorial Hall . New Beginners Welcome!

Line Dancing Classes for Beginners on Thursday nights at 8pm in the Brown Memorial Hall , Modern and Country Line Dances. €10 per class.

Enjoy a night of fun and exercise. All Welcome!

Christopher Beirne (tutor) 086-8474744

Studio to Stall with Erris Workability: Studio to Stall is a wonderful initiative with Erris Workability, supporting people to develop their creativity, skills and confidence.

Participants turn their ideas and creations from the studio into finished products, learning along the way about teamwork, communication, presentation and selling.

The journey from studio to stall provides a valuable opportunity to share their talents with the wider community.

The programme takes place in both Ballina and Belmullet, offering a welcoming space to get creative, learn new skills and connect with others.

Eligibility criteria apply. If you would like to take part, contact Siobhan on 087 499 6605 to book your place.

Come along and be part of the journey from studio to stall!

SUPPORT HELPLINES St. Vincent de Paul: 083 8887777 www.svp.ie Samaritans: 116 123 www.samaritans.ie Womens Aid: 1800 341 900 www.womensaid.ie Pieta House: 1800 247 www.pieta.ie Childline: 1800 66 www.childline.ie Senior Line: 1800 80 45 91 www.thirdageireland.ie

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Fr Joe Caulfield, 3 Cois na h Abhainn 087-2473234, 071-9182551

Notices for the Newsletter

may be handed in or by email (as an attachment preferably), to frjoecaulfield@gurteensligo.com Your prayers please: list to 8 Nov. by date.

List of anniversaries, past 15 years, since 2011. V . Rev. Mons.

Michael Flanagan 88, who died at his home in Ardsoran, on Fri. 30 Oct.

Sympathy to his sister Janie, brother Francis & wife Joan, their family, & families of his late brothers Willie (Croghan) & Seamus, (Dublin).

Reception into Killararaght Church Mon. 6.15. Funeral Mass on Tues. at 1pm. Mary Leyden, of Cuilmore & Cara, Sligo, who died on Wed. 28 Oct.

Predeceased by her parents Maragret & Patrick, her 4 sisters & 5 brothers.

Sympathy to her sisters Geraldine O'Hara & Francis, Gena & Charlie Corrigan (Manchester), Beatie (Tubbercurry), Patricia & Gerry Mullane (Collooney), & their families.

Funeral Mass on Wed. at 12noon. Margaret Murray , who died on Wed. 28 Oct., in Detroit; wife of the late Vincent, Calterane, niece of the late Martin Joe O'Grady, the Forge.

Kay McGrath née Killeen of Derryknockeran, & Providence, Rhode Is. 1.11.'23 Liam Allen, London, father of Paul, Knocknaskeagh. 1.1 1.'23 James Gerard O'Hara, Doon Rock, 1.11.'21 Mary Spellman, Boyle, 2.11.'24 aunt-in-law of Attracta Keville.

John Donnelly, of Balbriggan & Doon East, driver for John Smyth - road sweeper truck, Ballyhaunis; wife Lenore. 3.11.'24 Deirdre Grady, Lumcloon, 3.11.'19, sister of John & Paul, Mahanagh.

John May Cheevers née Cryan 22.12.'25 John McDonagh, Cuilmore, First Anniv. 4 Nov.

Pauric Scanlon, Ballymote, 4.11.'24 John Francis McDermott, Cloonloo, 4.11.'22 David Cryan, Knocknaskeagh, 4.11.'00 Paschall de Paor of Waterford, used work at the Coleman Centre.

First Anniv. 5 Nov. John Casey, Moygara & Manchester, 5.11.'20 Maureen Fallon, Kilshalvey, First Anniv. 6 Nov.

Parish Newsletter 31 Oct./ 01 Nov . 2026 Feast of All Saints All Masses in Gurteen, Sundays & weekdays, are online at www.churchtv.ie/gurteen & also on radio 106.5 FM The latest Newsletter is available on www.churchtv.ie/gurteen also, on Gurteen Parish Facebook & Instagram St. Patrick's Church, Gurteen Sun. 11.30 Elizabeth Cryan 25.10.'00 May Cheevers née Cryan 22.12.'25, & decd. of the Cryan & Power families.

Mon.10.00 Commemoration for All Souls. Tues. 10.00 No Mass.

Funeral in Killaraght. Wed. 12.00 Funeral Mass for Mary Leyden.

Thurs. 10.00 Mass. Carn pupils will come.

Fri. 7.00 No Mass. Sat. 10.30 John McDonagh, Cuilmore, First Anniv. 4 Nov., parents Patrick & Mary.

Sun. 11.30 Tommy Doddy, First Anniv. 9 Nov., sister Kathleen Dart, 18.2.'25 & decd.

Paschall de Paor, First Anniv. 5 Nov . Adoration of Holy Eucharist Wed. 7 – 8pm The Rosary is prayed in the last quarter hour.

St. Joseph’s Church, Cloonloo Sat. 7.00 John Francis McDermott 4.11.'22, & sister Christina 25.12.'24. Mon. 8.15 Commemoration for All Souls.

Sat. 7.00 Joe Naughten, who died 7 Oct. husb. of Eileen née Queenan, Manchester.

St. Attracta’s Church, Killaraght Sun. 9.30 Tommy O’Grady 17.10.'05, wife Attracta 19.2.'00, son Gerry 29.4.'03. Mon. 6.15 Funeral reception into church.

Mon. 7.00 Commemoration for All Souls. Fri. 10.00 November remembrances.

Sun. 9.30 November remembrances. Priests of Achonry & Elphin Dioceses will go for joint in-service, to Westport, from Sun.eve 15 Nov. to Wed. afternoon 18th.

Mass offerings - a priest may retain one offering (stipend) per day.

When there is a second Mass or several Mass intentions, as recently, the'extra' stipends go to the Retired & Sick Priest's Fund, or to the church fund where Mass was celebrated.

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Patrick Pat Tighe, Taverane, 6.11.'23 Ann Candon, of Ballinfad & Sligo, 6.11.'18 sister of Jane Powell.

Karyn Woolnough, 6.11.'17 Sr. Moira Ryan, aunt of Bernadette Pilkington.

Philip Clarke, Moygara, 7.11.'06 7.11.'23 Peadar McDonagh, of Kilfree Junction & Leixlip, (former Garda).

First Anniv. 8 Nov. Francie Hannon, Tubbercurry, son of the late Pauline Powell & Kevin.

First Anniv. 8 Nov. Cemetery Prayers: this

Sunday 01 Nov. Killaraght New Cemetery - 10.20, after Mass. Gurteen - 2.15. Mount Irwin - 3.00. Carrantample - 3.45. On

Sunday 08 Nov. Templeronan 3.00. Killaraght old Cemetery 2.15. Remembrance Service on Sun. 22 Nov., at 5pm. November Masses for the Holy Souls: November envelopes are at each Church door.

You can put as many names as you wish. 12 Masses will be offered for your deceased.

Please put your envelope into offertory basket.

Or, in Gurteen, box at Blessed Sacrament altar, or, return to Fr Joe at No. 3 Cois na h Abhann.

A modest offering is sufficient. Thanking you.

Gurteen Cemetery Annual Collection , upkeep, improvements.

Donations welcome at gate next Sun. Envelopes may be also returned to Centra, to the Church or to Fr Joe.

Carntample Cemetery & Mount Irwin Annual Collectionfor upkeep & improvements, next Sun.

Feastdays: Week 31 Ordinary Time Cycle Mon. 2nd.

Commemoration of all the

Faithful Departed

Tues. 3rd St. Malachy of Armagh Wed. 4th St. Charles Borromeo Thurs. 5th St. Martin de Porres Fri. 6th.

All the Saints of Ireland Sat. 7th. St Willibrord Thank you for €519 to churchgate collection for Epilepsy Ireland.

Eastern Harps AGM on Thurs. 26 Nov. at 8pm in the Clubhouse, Keash. 50/50 €1000 to Margaret Gallagher, Ballymote Lotto Gurteen Celtic, Mon. 26th - 1, 12, 13, 17. €50 to Shannon Bamford.

J'pot €2700, Roisin D.

Bingo each Fri. at 8pm, in the Parish Hall.

Jackpot €3,000 in 48 calls, & Lotto J'pot €550. V . Rev. Mons.

Michael Flanagan 88, who died at his home in Ardsoran, on Fri. 30 Oct.

Ordained 1965 for Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri.

Pastor Emeritus, parish of Our Lady of Lourdes, Columbia, where he served for 25 years as parish priest, from Dec. 1990, & since as Pastor Emeritus.

Here, simply Fr Micheál, usually coming for month of July; last year, he celebrated his Diamond Jubilee of ordination.

Predecd. by his parents James & Kate, sister Rita 30.3.'04, brothers Bernard Joseph 22.8.'22, William 21.3.'13, Seamus 11.10.'08, Fr Pádraig St. Patrick's Missionary Society, Kiltegan, 6.1.'23 Thank you to all who participated last Mon.eve in the Harvest Thanksgiving Mass to appreciate all who are involved as volunteers in Church, Community, Sports, also, home helpers; all who give of their time & talents for others, thereby creating Community.

Special thanks to the young people - servers & for Prayers of the Faithful.

Impressive to see representatives of the groups & organisatons, who presented symbols of the many activities happening in Church, Community & Sports.

Impressive too - singing by combined choir of the 3 church areas.

To all who came from further away, Killaraght & Cloonloo, a wet night.

Our thanks to Fr Dan O'Mahony - inspirational.

Great credit tomembers of the Parish Pastoral Council - several meetings to prepare the Liturgy & with some other helpers earlier on Mon. to set up the Hall for refreshments, serve & clean up.

Grásta Pre-Marriage courses 13-15 Nov. & 26-28 Feb. 2027. Married Couples Courses 14-15 Nov. & 27-28 Feb. 2027. Course venue: Salle Pastoral Centre, Laois R32 N6D8. For information, contact info@grasta.org . Guided Prayer Afternoon at Fr Peyton Centre, Attymass (F26 X884), on Thurs. 12 Nov., from 2pm to 4.30pm; rosary, meditation, silent time, Mass.

Fina 096-45374 or 087-6816821 . Gurteen Choir would gladly welcome singers & musicians.

Just over 7 weeks to Christmas, for practices before - Nora O'Connor 086-0859039 . Atractus adult all-female singing group, is being formed by Victoria Massey 085-2815131 , mostly liturgical & music with a spiritual theme; 2 & 3 part harmonies.

Rehearsals in Killaraght church Saturdays 5-7pm, for concert before Christmas.

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Keash/Culfadda Newsletter November 1st 2026 All Saints Day Thirty first week in Ordinary time, Cycle 2 Year A Phone: Fr. Gabriel Murphy (086)3429686

Notices for Newsletter

email

gmurphy@achonrydiocese.org Masses from Keash & Culfadda Churches are Live streamed.

For more information visit our website: www.keashparish.ie Please note that the Webcam will be in operation in the Sanctuary area, and it’s surrounds of both Churches within our parish.

St Kevin’s Church Keash Vigil Mass of the Feast of All Saints.

Saturday 31st 6.30pm Christy Mullen, late of Dernaskeagh & London, (First Anniversary).

Also, Tommy Killoran, Battlefield and the deceased members of the Killoran family.

Vigil Mass of All Souls Day

Sunday 1st 6.30pm Holy Souls.

Saturday 7th 12 noon John Boylan Tullyboy (4th Anniversary) and his brother Séan Boylan (4th Anniversary), Murhy and the deceased members of the Boylan family.

Saturday 7th 6.30pm Mary Ellen & Jim McGowan, their son Seamus and grandson John, Knockanaher.

Also, Tommy Lyons, Dernaskeagh and the deceased members of the Lyons and Keville families.

Also, Kevin Cryan, Dernaskeagh (28th Anniversary) and the deceased members of the Cryan family.

Also, Kenneth John Beelby, Hull, Yorkshire, England.

Our Lady of the Rosary Church Culfadda Day Mass of the Feast of All Saints.

Sunday 1st 10.00am Fr Vincent Murphy, also, Alice & Martin Murphy, Knockbrack, Aclare, Co. Sligo. Day Mass of All Souls.

Monday 2nd 10.00am Holy Souls.

Sunday 8th 10.00am Seamus O’ Connor, Kiltytigue, 5th Anniversary. Also, Paul Judge, New Jersey and Drumineal. Readers.

Saturday 31st Padraic Duffy.

Sunday 1st Sharon Hunt.

Saturday 7th James Duffy.

Sunday 8th Geraldine Hannon. November Masses for the Holy Souls. “it is …. a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead”. November envelopes are available in both Keash and Culfadda Churches, Please one and fill in the names of your deceased relatives, friends and neighbours especially those who have no one le ft to pray for them, so that they can be remembered in the Masses for the Holy Souls which will be offered during the month of November.

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Cemetery Rosaries. The rosary will be recited in Templevanny Cemetery on Sunday November 1st at 12 noon.

The rosary will be recited in Knockbrack Cemetery on Sunday November 8th at 12 noon.

The rosary will be recited in Toomour Abbey on Sunday November 15th at 12 noon.

Annual Special Remembrance Masses for the Dead.

Our Annual Special Remembrance Masses for the dead will take place on the weekend of the 28th/29th of November at both Masses.

A member of each family will be invited to come forward to light a candle for their loved ones who have died.

The names of those who have died during the past year will be read.

If you have relatives or old neighbours who would like to come, please let them know, especially those who have lost a loved one recently.

Priests of the parish Cluster Areas. The Priests available in the Parish Cluster Areas are Fr Michael Reilly 071-9183232 , Fr James McDonagh 071- 9191790 , Fr Joseph Caulfield 071-9182551 . Culfadda Village – nominated by Sligo Co. Council for All-Ireland Pride of Place 2026 We were delighted to be nominated by Sligo County Council to represent Sligo in the All-Ireland Pride of Place final, although we did not win overall, it was a great honour to be asked.

A hugh thank you to the presenters and committees from the local area, also, our musicians, dancers and everyone who helped out on the day of the judging.

It was a great success and we were delighted with the turn out and support from the area.

Thanks again to everyone for making it such a memorable day.

Knockbrack Cemetery – Update. The donations towards the upkeep and grass cutting of the cemetery amounted to €2,770 this year.

The cost for this work amounted to €3,000. The contractor carrying out this work reluctantly charged €3000 this year as his overheads has increased considerably due to the cost of fuel etc.

He will not be in a position to continue this work for the coming year unless the necessary funds are available to cover the cost. Donations can still be given in to Cathal O’Gara, Anne Shepard, Sean Gallagher or Fr Gabriel.

Eastern Harps AGM. Eastern Harps GAA Club wishes to advise that our AGM will take place on Thursday, 26th of November at 8:00pm in our clubhouse in Keash.

Collections. Offertory Collection – September – Online €367.47c Baskets €3,490.00c Donation towards - Culfadda Church Roof €1,000.00c Please Donate Online, www.keashparish.ie Thank you for your support.

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Parish of Kilmovee “A family of families”

PARISH CONTACTS

Fr. Joseph Gavigan, “Criostliom”, Kilmovee, Co. Mayo, F45 WV97 Tel. 094-964 9137

Mob. 086-160 5373

EMAIL

frjosephgavigan@gmail.com WEBSITE kilmoveeparish.org ITEMS FOR NEWSLETTER news@kilmoveeparish.org Oct 31st & Nov 1st 2026 All Saints Day In Novem ber we remem ber our departed loved ones in prayers Tommy Regan, Egool Johnny Grogan, Tavrane Eva Finnegan, Kilkelly Martin Tunney, Kilkelly Eithna Harrison, Kilkelly Mary Gallagher, Cloonamna Bridie Kenneally, Rusheens East Ma y they all Rest in Peace Church of Immaculate Conception - Kilmovee St Celsus’ Church - Kilkelly St Patrick’s Church - Glann St Joseph’s Church - Urlaur Mary Waldron, Tullyganny Kathleen Duffy, Carralackey Martin Durkan, Magheraboy Frank Grehan, Kilmovee Jimmy Lavin, Ishlawn John MacSharry, Tavraun Fergal Hughes, Kilkelly Chris Roche, Kilkelly Kilmovee http://kilmoveeparish.org

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DEATH NOTICES

Please pray for

all those whose anniversaries occur around this time. May they all

Rest in Peace

CEMETERY ROSARIES FOR NOVEMBER The Cemetery Rosaries for November will be recited as follows:

Saturday 31st October - Urlaur – St. Bridget’s at 6pm

Sunday 1st November - Culmore after 11.30am Mass

Sunday 1st November Urlaur Abbey at 3pm

Sunday 1st November - Naomh Mobhi at 4pm

Sunday 8th November St Celsus’ at 12.30pm

Sunday 8th November - St Patrick’s at 1.30pm Rosaries will be in the cemeteries, weather permitting, otherwise in the local Church Nov 7th & 8th MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Urlaur Peadar Grennen Glann Sadie Dunleavy Kilmovee Anne Marie Rushe Kilkelly Eamon Tigue NOVEMBER MASSES FOR THE DEAD Fr Joseph will celebrate a Novena of Masses for your deceased relatives and friends included in the November lists for the dead.

Envelopes are available at the Churches.

We will have a Service for the Dead , on Sunday November 22nd at 7pm in Kilmovee Church praying for those who have died since Nov 2025. Please contact Fr. Joseph at 086 160 5373 with the names of deceased relatives of parishioners who have died outside the parish.

Nov 7th & 8th MINISTERS OF THE WORD Urlaur Fiona Walsh Boyle Glann Tina Coakley Kilmovee James Hunt Kilkelly Carmel Kelly FIRST FRIDAY VISITS Fr Joseph will make the first Friday visits during the week.

If you or any of your family would like to be added to this list, please contact Fr. Joseph on 086 160 5373

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KILMOVEE BINGO will take place in KCC every Sunday at 8.30pm. All welcome.

MASS FOR BEREAVED PARENTS. The annual Mass for bereaved parents and their families will take place in St John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock Shrine on Sunday the 8th of Nov at 3pm. Celebrant will be Fr Vincent Sherlock.

A candle will be lit in memory of each person as their name is called aloud.

All are welcome. "A BIGTHANK YOU" FROM KK MAGAZINE COMMITEE The Committee of KK Parish Magazine would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the community and beyond who turned out in huge numbers to attend and support the very special milestone occasion of the 20th Edition of Parish Magazine Launch at Ireland West Airport on

Sunday 25th October. Thanks to the management and staff of the airport who worked so hard hosting the event for us, to all our kind sponsors who donated fantastic prizes for our raffle, to the brilliant musicians and our MC who entertained everyone on the night, the photographers who captured all the special moments, and all who helped the committee out in any way on the night and recently, it is greatly appreciated.

The launch will be televised on TV Ireland Show Sky Channel 588 in December.

The bumper edition magazines are now on sale locally in Kilkelly in Kilmovee.

Thanks to our great Community for their continued support, it is greatly appreciated by our committee.

KILMOVEE SHAMROCKS GAA & LGFA CLUBS Annual Dinner Dance takes place in Durkins, Ballaghaderreen on

Saturday 14th November 2026. Final tickets on sale at the clubhouse in Kilmovee on

Sunday 1st November from 4pm to 5pm. Bus available.

Please contact 087 1917832 or 083 4873752 . KILMOVEE URLAUR GROUP WATER SCHEME Meter Readers will be in your area reading your water meter in the coming weeks.

Please turn off any land or domestic connections at your meter box that are not in use for the winter, to avoid any unnecessary leaks due to low temperatures.

Many Thanks SHAMROCK NEWS The lotto numbers drawn for

Sat 24th Oct were 15, 24, 25, 30. There was no winner.

KILMOVEE COMMUNITY CENTRE FESTIVE EVENING We look forward to welcoming you to KCC for an evening of festive music and prose on

Thursday 10th December. Full details to be announced shortly but, in the meantime please save the date for which we hope will be a memorable evening.

This event will be raising funds for Kilmovee Meals on Wheels and Sunflower Children's Hospice.

Tickets are €10 which include mince pies and mulled wine , tea, coffee with raffle tickets for sale to help raise funds.

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK CHURCH DATE TIME INTENTION URLAUR

Sat 31st 6.30pm Julia & Michael Tiernan & family RIP, Huntsfield GLANN

Sat 31st 8.00pm Mary & Vincent Dunleavy RIP, Sinolane KILMOVEE

Sun 1st 10.00am John & Nancy Moran & Jackie & Angela Moran RIP, Ballinrumpa KILKELLY

Sun 1st 11.30am George & Imelda Leetch & their daughter Josephine Cleary & Patrick & Nora King & Gerard Kelly RIP KILMOVEE

Mon 2nd 9.35am November List of the Dead KILKELLY

Tues 3rd 9.30am November List of the Dead KILMOVEE

Wed 4th 9.30am November List of the Dead KILKELLY

Thurs 5th 9.30am November List of the Dead KILKELLY

Fri 6th 9.30am November List of the Dead KILMOVEE

Fri 6th 7.00pm Martin & Bridget Frain RIP, Ballinvoher URLAUR

Sat 7th 6.30pm Joe & Loretta Duffy RIP, Clooncara GLANN

Sat 7th 8.00pm John Martin Grogan & his parents Thomas & Ellen RIP, Glann KILMOVEE

Sun 8th 10.00am Una Caulfield RIP, (2nd Anniv) Carralackey KILKELLY

Sun 8th 11.30am Martin Hunt RIP, Derrinalecka TOWARDS PEACE provides a safe supportive space, where people who have been affected by abuse in a Catholic Church context can be accompanied, as they seek their own experience of spiritual peace, one step at a time.

They can be contacted by

Tel

01 505 3028 or Mobile: 086 771 0533

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will take place, as follows: Monday: Kilmovee from 10am to 12pm and Glann from 4 to 8pm Wednesday : Urlaur from 7pm to 8pm Thursday : Kilkelly from 10am to 2pm

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24th/ 25th: Bohola: €845. Straide: €404. Thanks for all your contributions.

Straide/Bohola/Shraheens Newsl etter Stephen O’Mahony PP/Adm – 094-9384115 / 086-8226405 boholaparish@gmail.com (email for newsletter) Newsletter available on www.straideparish.com and Straide Parish Facebook page All Saints – 1st November 2026 The Week Ahead Saturday, October 31st. 7.00pm Bohola Joe Conlon, Roslevin.

Pat Bent & deceased of Bent & Chambers families.

Elizabeth Killeen, late of Barleyhill. (2nd Anniversary) Sunday, November 1st. 9.30am Shraheens 11.00am Straide Mary & James Hall, Knockatemple and deceased of Hall family.

For all the People. Monday, November 2nd. 7.00pm Straide For all the Faithful Departed. (All Souls Day) Tuesday, November 3rd. 7.00 - 8.00pm No Mass.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Straide.

Wednesday, November 4th. 10.00am – 12 noon 5.00 – 9.00pm 7.00pm Straide Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) Mary & Martin King and deceased of Walsh family, Knockshanbally.

Thursday, November 5th. 10.00am Holy Souls.

Friday, November 6th. 10.00am 8.00pm Straide Holy Souls.

Service of Remembrance of the Dead & Prayers for the Bereaved.

Saturday, November 7th. 7.00pm Straide Agnes McNicholas, Tavnabeg. (11th Anniversary) James White, Ashbrook (3rd Anniv.) & parents James & Kathleen.

Paddy McKeown (10th Anniversary), & his wife Margaret, Currane, and deceased of McKeown & Connolly families.

Sunday, November 8th. 9.30am Shraheens 11.00am Bohola For all the People.

Kieran Howley, Carragolda (9th Anniversary), his father Jerome and his grandparents, Kathleen & Patrick Howley.

Deceased of the Colgan family, Carragowan.

All Masses in Straide ( www.churchtv.ie/straide/ ) and Bohola ( www.churchtv.ie/bohola/ ) are live-streamed.

Recent Deaths

Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Willie Malee , Carracastle, who died on Tuesday last, October 27th and whose funeral took place in Bohola this Saturday.

May he rest in peace. Your prayers are also requested for the happy repose of thes oul of Anne Gordon, Carracastle, who died on Saturday, October 24th and whose funeral took place in Bohola on Tuesday last. May she rest in peace.

Straide Rosary before Mass will continue throughout November prior to the Saturday evening Vigil Mass.

It will begin at 6.40pm with the intention to pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Adoration Time Change in Straide: Adoration goes ahead on Tuesdays as usual but will now be fro m 7.00 to 8.00pm starting on Tuesday next and continuing at that time for the winter months.

Straide November Remembrance Service for the Dead & Grieving will be held next Friday at 8.00pm. This special occasion offers an opportunity for bereaved families and friends to come tog ether in prayer and reflection as we remember our loved ones who have died and especially those who died during the past year.

We warmly invite you to join us as we find comfort in faith, unity, and cherished memories.

Holy Hour for the Holy Souls in Bohola: On the Monday evenings of November 9th, 16th and 23rd there will be a Holy Hour from 7 to 8pm in Bohola Church, consisting of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrame nt, Rosary and Reflection.

Come and let us pray together for our departed loved ones and for those who have no o ne to pray for them.

We also remember in our prayers those who are grieving the loss of a loved one at this time.

Everyone is welco me. November Masses for the Dead: Twelve Masses will be celebrated for our deceased during the month.

Envelopes are now available in church or in your envelope boxes and can be returned with the list of your departed anytime during the month.

Annual Mass and Gathering for Bereaved Parents: The annual Mass for bereaved parents will be celebrated at Knock Shrine on Sunday, November 8th at 3pm in St John’s Rest and Care Centre.

The celebrant will be Fr Vincent Sherlock.

The names of all the deceased will be read out as candles are lit in their memory.

All bereaved parents, grandparents and families will be most welcome to attend.

Church of Ireland, Foxford Celebrates 225th Anniversary: The Church of Ireland in Foxford will celebrate its 225th anniversary this Sunday at 4.30pm with a special Service of Thanksgi ving to mark this wonderful milestone.

The Rt Revd Michael Burrows, Bishop o f Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe, will preach at the service.

Everyone is most welcome to join in this special cel ebration!

Remembrance Sunday Commemoration: An Ecumenical Service of Blessing and Commemoration will take place at Straide War Dead Memorial on Sunday, November 8th at 12.30pm. The Castlebar Concert and Marching Band will be in attendance to provide musical accompani ment.

Flowers will be laid at the memorial site.

Refreshments will be served i n Straide Community Hall after the commemoration.

All are most welcome to attend. November Dead Lists for Bohola and Straide will be available in the respective churches.

Please check the lists of those who have died since last November and let if there are other names to be added.

They will be read aloud at the November Rememb rance Services in Straide on Friday, November 6th and in Bohola on Friday, November 27th.

New Pilgrim Path Website of the Week, Sunday, November 1st: Audio Reflection on Grief …. “In November, we remember.” November is traditionally the month of remembrance for the dead, in many countries and in many churches.

Our website of the week is a short, guided audio reflection on “Grief” presented by the superb ‘ Pray as You Go’ website, drawing on John O’Donohue’s haunting poem, “For Grief”. Access this, and other rich spiritual online resources at: www.newpilgrimpath.ie . Bohola Pastoral Council Election: The term of the current PPC is coming to an end and we are seeking nominations to replace outgoing members, Noreen Byrne, Emma Galligan, Vera Jordan, Marie McGahon, and Al an Regan.

Nomination forms are now available in Bohola and Shraheens.

Please take one home and return them at Masses this weekend or next weekend.

You must seek the permission of the person(s) you a re nominating before returning the form.

Sincere thanks to the outgoing members and to Éilis Mulhern, Barbara Conlon, Mary Sewell, Mary O’Brien and Kenneth Moran who have agreed to remain on the Council for the next four years.

Talks on Bereavement in Ballina: Losing a loved one is one of life’s most challenging experie nces.

To help all who know this pain, there will be a series of 4 Tuesday evening talks on ‘How Best to Cope after a Bereavement’ held in the Newman Centre, Ballina on November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th from 8 to 10pm. The course will be presented by Monica Morley, Bereavement Counsellor at Knock Shrine.

Places are limited and can be booked on 096-72066 . Castlebar Concert: An afternoon Concert with Julianne Hennelly accompanied by the Mayo Concert Orchestra under Musical Director Kathy Fahey will take place on Sunday, November 8th at 4.00 p.m. in the Church of the Holy Rosary Castlebar.

Tickets on Eventbrite . All are welcome.

Family Centre, Castlebar - Enneagram Part 1: The Family Centre, Castlebar, is offering an Enneagram Part 1 course facilitated by Fr Benny McHale on

Wednesday 4th,

Thursday 5th,

Wednesday 11th and

Thursday 12th November, from 8.00pm to 10.30pm. The Enneagram is a wonderful opportunity for personal growth, sel f-awareness and understanding others.

To book, please call 094-9025900 . Late Autumn at Fr Peyton Centre, Attymass: Guided Prayer Afternoon takes place on Thursday, November 12th from 2pm to 4.30pm. The afternoon will include: rosary, meditation, silent time and Mass.

One Day Advent Retreat takes place on Saturday, December 5th, beginning at 11am and concluding at 4.30pm. The day includes spiritual talks, reflection, quiet time, rosary and Mass.

The cost is €25, which includes tea/coffee on arrival and a light lunch.

Booking is essen tial. For enquiries and booking, contact Fina on 096-45374 or 087-6816821 . Breathwork Classes begin in Bohola Community Centre on Monday evenings from 2nd November at 8.00pm for one hour.

Benefits include stress reduction, enhanced relaxation, improved sleep quality and more.

Five-we ek course costs €90 per person. For more information, see www.sagewellbeing.ie , email carmel@sagewellbeing.ie or phone 087-6972726 . Moy Davitts 50/50 Draw : Congratulations to Mickie Ryder who won a jackpot of €330 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw last Saturday.

Thanks to everyone who supported the draw, it is greatly appre ciated.

Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by playing on the club app(Moy Davitts GAA). “Remembrance by Candlelight" St. Michael's Church, Foxford: On

Friday 20th November at 7pm, join opera singer Sean Ruane alongside the Cill Aodáin Choral Society, Maria Lynn, John McHugh, The Doherty's and The Doocey's, for a candlelight evening of amazing performances.

The proceeds from this year's event are in aid of Hugh’s House (in memory of baby Cian McHale), along with the Foxford Enhancement Group, Foxford Christmas Lights and St. Mich ael's Church, Foxford.

Advance booking essential. Tickets €20 .

Contact Sarah on 087-7965520 or Irene on 087-2795242 . Family Carers Ireland- Mayo’s Ballina Carer Support Group Meeting takes place from 10 to 11.30am in the Green Room at the Ballina Manor Hotel, F26 HY84, on Thursday November 12th.

The group meets on the second Thursday of the month.

This is a great opportunity to meet local supports manager, Michelle Moriarty and have a chat with other carers.

No need to register, just turn up on the day!

Mayo Cancer Support provides FREE support services to those affected by cancer.

Call (094) 9038407 . The loudest word ever shouted is probably the word ‘QUIET’! Straide Church Rotas for November First Reading: Deirdre Reid.

Second Reading: Lily Keenan. Prayers of the Faithful: Servers.

Minister of Communion: Mary Byrne. Offertory Collectors: Paddy & Marian McHale.

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Sunday 1st November 2026 Feast of All Saints Mass Intentions. Tourlestrane church

Sunday 1st November: 10.30am: No Mass

Monday 2nd November: No Mass

Tuesday 3rd November: 9.30am No Mass

Wednesday 4th November: 9.30am No Mass

Thursday 5th November: No Mass

Friday 6th November: 7pm No Mass

Saturday 7th November: No Mass

Sunday 8th November: 10.30am : No Mass Kilmactigue church

Saturday 31st October: 7pm : Joe & Mary Ellen Kennedy, daughter Margaret: Kieran & Kathleen McAllister.

Sunday 1st November: For the living

Monday 2nd November : 9.30am Holy Souls

Tuesday 3rd November: 9.30am Holy Souls

Wednesday 4th November : No Mass

Thursday 5th November: 9.30am: Holy Souls

Friday 6th November : 7pm Holy Souls

Saturday 7th November: 7pm: Jim & Marian Walsh

Sunday 8th November: 10.30am Dominic Lynch Lough Talt church

Sunday 1st November: 9.20am: James & Bridget Ann Deehan

Wednesday 4th November: Holy Souls

Sunday 8th November: 9.20am: For the Living First reading Wisdom 6:12- 16 Wisdom is found by those who look for her Wisdom is bright, and does not grow dim.

By those who love her she is readily seen, Tourlestrane http://www.kilmactigueparish.com/

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and found by those who look for her. Quick to anticipate those who desire her, she makes herself known to t hem.

Watch for her early and you will have no trouble; you will find her sitting at your gates.

Even to think about her is understanding fully grown; be on the alert for her and anxiety will quickly leave you.

She herself walks about looking for those who are worthy of her and graciously shows herself to them as they go, in every thought of theirs coming to meet them.

The Word of the Lord Responsorial Psalm 62(63):2-8 For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God.

O God, you are my God, for you I long; for you my soul is thirsting.

My body pines for you like a dry, weary land without water.

For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God.

So I gaze on you in the sanctuary to see your strength and your glory.

For your love is better than life, my lips will speak your praise.

For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God.

So I will bless you all my life, in your name I will lift up my hands.

My soul shall be filled as with a banquet, my mouth shall praise you with joy.

For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God.

On my bed I remember you. On you I muse through the night for you have been my help; in the shadow of your wings I rejoice.

For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God.

Second reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13- 18 Do not grieve about those who have died in Jesus

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We want you to be guite certain, brothers, about those who have died, to make sure that you do not grieve about them, like the other people who have no hope.

We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that it will be the same for those who have died in Jesus: God will bring them with him.

We can tell you this from the Lord’s own teaching, that any of us who are left alive until the Lord’s coming will not have any advantage over those who have died.

At the trumpet of God, the voice of the archangel will call out the command and the Lord himself will come down from heaven; those who have died in Christ will be the first to rise, and then those of us who are still alive will be taken up in the clouds, together with them; to meet the Lord in the air.

So we shall stay with the Lord for ever.

With such thoughts as these you should comfort one another.

The Word of the Lord Gospel Acclamation Mt24:42 44

Alleluia, alleluia! Stay awake and stand ready, because you do not know the hour when the Son of Man is coming. Alleluia! Gospel

Matthew 25:1-13

The wise and foolish virgins

Jesus told this parable to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of heaven will be like this: Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.

Five of them were foolish and five were sensible: the foolish ones did take their lamps, but they brought no oil, whereas the sensible ones took flasks of oil as well as their lamps.

The bridegroom was late, and they all grew drowsy and fell asleep.

But at midnight there was a cry,“The bridegroom is here!

Go out and meet him.” At this, all those bridesmaids woke up and trimmed their lamps, and the foolish ones said to the sensible ones, “Give us some of your oil: our lamps are going out.” But they replied, “There may not be enough for us and for you; you had better go to those who sell it and buy some for yourselves.” They had gone off to buy it when the bridegroom arrived.

Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding hall and the door was closed.

The other bridesmaids arrived later. “Lord, Lord,” they said “open the door for us.” But he replied, “I tell you solemnly, I do not know you.” So stay awake, because you do not know either the day or the hour.

The Gospel of the Lord

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Offertory Collection The Offertory Collection for weekend 25th October was €957.85 Sick & Housebound.

Fr John will visit the sick and housebound on Thursday and Friday at around the usual times Local Chiropodist will be available on

Monday 9th November in the Heritage Centre at Joe Dan's, to book an appointment please call Sean on 087 783 5159

November Envelopes November lists are included in the Offertory boxes.

November Env elopes are also available at church entrances this weekend.

You can list those who have died and whom you wish to be included in Masses celebrated during November in our churches.

It is customary to include a stipend with your list. Lists and stipends can be placed in the boxes provided. 14 Masses for the Holy Souls will be celebrated during the month of November in the Parish.

Norms for Indulgences at the Commemoration of All Souls 1 From noon on 1st Nov until midnight on 2nd Nov, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion, and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plen ary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one Our Fath er and the Apostle’s Creed.

This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.

Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the w eek following 1st Nov. 2 The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may ga in a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1st to 8th Nov.

The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.

Confessions is available on Friday evenings in Kilmactigue church at 6pm to 6.30pm. What are indulgences?

Indulgences are the remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven.

The faithful Christian wh o is duly disposed gains the indulgence under prescribed conditions for either himself or the departed.

Indulgences are granted through the ministry o f the Church which, as the dispenser of the grace of redemption, distributes the treasury of the merits of Christ and the Saints.

Prayers in the Graveyards. Prayers in Kilmactigue graveyard will take place on

Sunday 1st Nov at 12 noon. Prayers in Rhue graveyard will take place on

Sunday 8th Nov at 3pm. November Remembrance Ceremony

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We hope to celebrate a November Remembrance Ceremony this year in Kilmactigue church on

Wednesday 25th November at 7pm. The cerem ony will have three main parts 1 We will remember those babies who died before or around the time of birth or at a 2 The second part of our ceremony will be to remember all those wh o died either through tragedy or illness. 3 And in the final part of our ceremony we will remember all the so uls of the faithful departed, especially those who died since last Novemb er in our own parish and elsewhere.

Lough Talt church During the month of November there will be Mass in Lough Talt church each Wednesday at 7pm Tourlestrane church maintenance Due to necessary repair work in Tourlestrane church, it will close on

Monday 19th October until the work is complete.

An extra Mass will be celebrated in Kilmactigue church on the weekend. 25 Card Game 25 card games have resumed in the Hilary Room, Banada, on

Friday 6th November at 8.30pm. All welcome.

Thank You TUBBERCURRY COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS would like to thank everyone who supported us at our recent bakesale, it was a great su ccess and will enable us to buy some life saving equipment for our Community.

Thank you to our wonderful bakers and those who donated raffle prizes.

We appreciate your generosity . Guided Prayer Join the Fr Peyton Centre for Guided Prayer Afternoon on Thursday, November 12th from 2pm to 4.30pm. The afternoon will include: rosary, meditation, si lent time and Mass.

For information contact: Fina 096 45374 / 087 681 6821

Advent Retreat What Gift will you Give? Saturday December 5th, beginning at 11am, and concluding at 4.30pm, the day includes: spiritual talks, reflection, q uiet time, rosary and Mass.

The cost is €25, which includes tea, coffee on arrival & light lunch.

Booking is essential. For enquiries and booking contact Fina 0 96 45374 / 087 681 6821

Enrolments for Drimina NS for September 2027 are now open and will close on January 15th all details are on the website.

Contact the school for an Enrolment Form.

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Banada Abbey Hall Activities Monday night 6pm Infinity stage school 7pm Ladies exercise classes 8pm Mixed exercise classes Tuesday 8pm Yoga with Laura Moy room 8pm Bingo in the Hall Thursday 6pm Mindfulness and Pilates Children with Sarah 7pm Pilates adults with Sarah 8pm Bowls

Friday 8.30 pm 25 Card game Hillary room

Saturday 9 pm until late Harvest Hooley with the Curley Bob's a social event for the area Cloonacool Players Exciting news - new to Cloonacool Players, along with ever-p opular Dennis Ross, Brid Calvey and Tom Towey, is the one and only Father Vincent Sherlo ck.

Yes, you have read that right. In Bruce Adam's'When I snap my Fingers' Father Vincent is totally convincing and in control.

You'll definitely realise this is an under statement when you see this hilarious farce.

Yes, hurry up December. Parish Pastoral Council The Parish Pastoral Council met for the monthly meeting on Mond ay 21st Oct.

The special evening celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Banada was reviewed and positive feedback was noted by those attending.

A proposed Pastoral Letter on the Eucharist by Bishop Kevin was discussed.

It will be p ublished at the beginning of November.

In discussing the letter, we also looked at our need to revitalise our Parish.

We reaffirmed a commitment to making the churc hes welcoming for young families.

We discussed the importance of music in our liturgies and to encourage parishioners to participate in resp onses and hymns.

Identifying people for leading prayer services and Eucharistic ministers also came up.

Bishop Kevin’s Pastoral letter raised some discussion about the number of Masses possible in the near future.

We had a short report on the National Synod and on the various proposals that were voted on last weekend.

It was not ed that

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the council is approaching the end of its four year term.

We dis cussed the protocol for selecting a new council.

It was noted that the criteria for sel ecting candidates is that they should have the time to give to the council.

They should be able to think in terms of the whole parish (some find it hard to see b eyond a particular area of interest) They should be team players, able to work well with others, good listeners, interested in other views and perspectives; they need to see beyond their own preoccupations.

They should be open of new ways of doing things, with an energy and passion about the future of the parish.

They should be able to work by way of meetings—planning, discussing, reviewing. (Many people who are “doers” find meetings intolerable).

Attention will also given to having a council that is representative of the church areas of the paris h, of gender equality, particular skills needed by the council, and age profile.

National Synod The Irish Synodal Pathway began in 2021 when the Bishops of Ireland invited the Church to embark on a process of renewal inviting people throughout the Church to engage in prayer, listening and reflection, and to reflect o n important questions about the identity and mission of the Church in Ireland, including its pastoral life, structures, relationships, ministry and place in society.

Through this process, Baptism emerged as a foundational lens for understanding the identity and mission of the Church, leading to seven priorities: belon ging; co- responsibility and lay ministry; family; formation and catechesis ; healing; women; and youth.

Following the Pre-Synodal Assembly in Kilkenny in October 2025, working groups were established to deepen this discernment and develop practical proposals.

These 35 proposals were subsequently grouped under five path ways and presented in the Working Document – Is not this what God asks of you? : – The Church that Proclaims the Gospel – The Church as a Community of Belonging – The Church as a Place of Healing – The Church that Accompanies, – The Church that Empowers for Ministry and Co-responsibility.

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Senior Citizens Christmas Party Invitations for the Senior Citizens Christmas Party were posted o ut during the week.

Can we remind everyone to send back their reply on or before nex t

Friday 30th Oct please. Also. if there is anybody that didn't get an invitation and would like to attend the party in Banada Hall on Sunday November 22nd, please contact Margaret Fallon on 087-6410128 . Thank you.

Move it or Lose it Exercise Classes in Charlestown.

Over 55 and looking for low- impact, moderate exercise classes?

Move it or Lose it classes take place every Friday at 1.30pm in CBD Recreational Centre, Charlestown.

Starting on Frid ay,

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13th November. Please contact Laura on 083 032 9953 for more information.

Cost €10.00 pay as you go. For men and women.

First class is FREE. My wife Maura and I visited Lourdes, France, on 30 August 2026. Whi le waiting for the baths to open, we spent the entire day with a group o f Irish women who were also on pilgrimage.

They were kind, faith-filled, and quic kly became friends with Maura.

They wanted to stay in touch and shared their email addresses.

Those addresses and their full surnames were lost when we packed for the airpo rt.

Maura is fighting stage 4 ovarian cancer.

After chemotherapy, she cannot recall exactly where they live.

She would dearly like to find these ladies again —for friendship and for the religious support they offered one another that day.

Who we are looking for Maureen, Angela, and Rose — Friends who travelled together.

We do not remember where in Ireland they live in.

Florentina — travelling on her own and from the Dublin area.

How you can help If you recognize these first names, these photographs, a Lourdes group from late August /early September 2026, or anyone who might know them, p lease forward this letter —or simply pass our contact details along.

Permission is gladly given to share this with parish newsletters, pilgrimage organizers, and local community groups.

We are not sure whether they traveled with a pilgrimage or alone.

Our contact information Curt and Maura Bucey

Email

Cbucey2@sbcglobal.net Phone: 832-483-3338 United States Kilmactigue Parish Defibrillator Group CPR / AED Training Autumn Schedule 2026. Training will take place in the Hillary Room, on:

Sunday 1st Nov. 12 noon. Instructors will be in touch with those previously trained.

If you have not trained before and would like to do so, please contact 087 473 4896 .

Fundraising

We are currently replacing all the outdoor cabinets in which the Defibs are placed because of issues with dampness & temperature control.

Because of this, like before, we will be reaching out to the parish community in the new year to

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form a fundraising committee & help with raising funds to continue this v ital programme in our parish.

An account of spending since the last fundraiser along with a list of all those trained in CPRAED in our parish will be availab le towards the end of year.

Looking forward to seeing ye all at our training in the coming weeks.

Baby bonding course with Tubbercurry FRC starting this November 3rd from 10am-11am. Suitable for parents, carers and babies from 28+ weeks of pregnancy to 8 months. €15 for the 6 week block.

Contact 0719186926 more information and bookings.

The Inner Confidence personal development course with a coaching and wellbeing specialist will take place this November in Tubbercurry FRC . Build greater self-trust, confidence and emotional resilience.

This is a f our week programme starting

Monday 2nd November & costs €20. Places limited and bookings to 0719186926 . St Vincent De Paul The new phone number for the local conference is 0870014236 . Parish Safeguarding Handbook . The Parish Safeguarding handbook is available on http://achonrydiocese.org/safeguardinghandbook/Bereavement The Bereavement Course presented by Monica Morley, Director of the Knock Shrine Family Centre and Broadcaster at Midwest Radio is due to comme nce

Tuesday 3rd November at 8pm here at The Newman Institute.

The cost of the course is €60 and will run for the 4 Tuesday nights in November.

To book a place please phone 096 72066 or email reception@newman.ie The Monthly Bereavement Support Group Meetings will commence on 15th October at 8pm and will meet every second Wednesday of each month from October 2026 to May 2027 inclusive.

From Longing to Living (Your Song) – Taking your brave first steps” A morning workshop reflecting on making your dreams a reality.

Saturday, November 7th, 10am - 2pm, Croi Nua, Galway. €40 + eventbrite booking fee.

Advance bo oking required on eventbrite.ie . Any questions?

Contact Maria at 085- 8357566 , mariakingguidance@gmail.com . 5 Step Support Service Are you affected by the misuse of alcohol or other drugs by anoth er individual ? 5 Step Support can help you; it is a free , non-judgemental, one - one service.

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Putting your needs and wellbeing first , helping you manage often stressful , difficult and emotional issues If you would like further information or an appointment, please contact 071 9150578 / 085 875 9319 or email sligoleitrim@alcoholfor um.com You don’t have to be addicted to suffer from addiction!

Our policy regarding children in our parish churches?

If your kids are loud, please still come to church.

If you're running late because getting everyone out the door was a battle, please still come to church.

If your toddler won't sit still, please still come to church.

If your baby needs to eat, please still come to church.

If your child asks questions at the least convenient time, please still come to church.

If someone cries, drops a toy, needs a snack, or has to make their third trip to the bathroom, please still come to church.

If your child doesn't know all the words, all the prayers, or exactly when to sit and stand, please still come to church If you feel like you spent the entire mass managing your children and heard approximately 12% of the sermon, please still come to church.

If Sunday morning feels messy instead of peaceful, please still come to church If you're worried about, if you're worried your children are distracting the people around you, please still come to church.

Because children do not learn how to be part of the church by staying home they can sit quietly.

They learn by being here. They learn the singing by hearing us sing.

They learn the prayers by hearing us pray.

They learn to worship by watching us worship.

They learn that church is home because we make room for them here.

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The wiggles, whispers, dropped crayons, crying babies, and little voices are not interruptions to the life of the church.

They are evidence that the church is alive.

So bring the babies, bring the toddlers, bring the big kids, come late, sit at the back, sit in the front, step out where you need to. and come right back in.

Just come. Children are not simply the future of the church, they are part of the church right now.

If we don't make room for the next generation in the church, we risk becoming a generation that leaves behind empty churches.

The children in our pews today are the church leaders, worshippers, and servants of tomorrow.

And in our parish churches, there is a place for everyone.

Faith & Fun Clubs Supporting Children (8 - 11 years) grow in faith and friendshi p: New and emerging Faith & Fun Clubs in the Achonry and Elphin Dioceses no w enrolling for 2026/2027 school year.

For more info please visit: https://achonryelphin.ie/fafc/ Words of Hymns The lyrics of many of the hymns sung by the choirs in our ch urches are available on our website.

Look under the “prayers” banner headline and do join in the singing.

We are all meant to participate in the Mass.

We should no t be spectators. New Diocesan Website The new Diocesan website of Achonry and Elphin is now alive at www.achonryelphin.ie Parish Website The website for the Parish is https://www.kilmactigueparish.com/.KeepingChildrenSafe The Diocese of Achonry is fully committed to keeping childre n safe.

Information is available about diocesan child safeguarding on the Website . Anyone with issues or concerns around the safety of children should telephone confidential diocesan helpline . Designated Liaison persons Ms Anne Leonard 087 6474136 or Sr Pat Casey 086 7303076 . Concerns and complaints may also be p assed on directly to TUSLA (Child and Family Agency) and/or An Garda Siochana The Catholic Steps

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Introducing The Catholic Steps ( www.catholicsteps.com ) — a free online fellowship for Catholics who are working through a twelve-ste p program rooted in the sacraments.

The site offers a structured workspace where members work through all twelve steps with reflection questions drawn from Scripture and Catholic tradition.

Each member is paired with a sponsor — a fellow Catholic who has completed the steps — who guides them privately through the process.

Members can also connect with a daily prayer wall and access resources.

It is open to any Catholic who recognises an attachment — whether to a substance, a behaviour, or a pattern of thought — that is keeping them from God.

It offers a structured, sacramentally grounded path for parishioners who need mo re than a weekly meeting but are not yet ready for formal counselling.

Accord Ballaghadereen offer a confidential counselling service where co uples can explore family relationships.

Accord counsellors can help if relationships are under stress.

For online counselling please visit www.accord.ie . Alternatively, to book a face to face counselling session, please call Accord Bal laghaderreen on 0879972503 . Mother and Baby The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme launched in March 2024 following the Government agreed actions arising from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby homes and certain related matters.

The Payment scheme provides financial payments, and health supports to eligible people who spent time in Mother and Baby and County Home Instit utions in Ireland.

Eligibility criteria can be found online, and applicati ons can be made via an online portal (website below) or by post Visit: www.gov.ie/en/department- of-children-disability-and- equality/campaigns/mother-and-baby-institutions-payment-s cheme/ Contact Helpline: 01 522 9922 (call to request application pack) All applications are handled with care, dignity and full confidentiality.

RADIO MARIA Thank God and sincere thanks also to our many listeners and supporters as RADIO MARIA IRELAND continues to grow.

As an Irish-run Cat holic Talk- Radio Station we enjoy commercial free broadcasting - Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – do join our growing faith family!

Here’s how you can listen: 1. Via Digital TV - Saorview Channel 210 2. Download our FREE App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND” 3. Streaming on our WEBSITE - www.radiomaria.ie 4. Via our ‘Listen Live Radio’ link on our Facebook Page. 5. Via PHONE – get live radio feed by calling +353 (0) 1 437 3277 (no extra charges apply). 6. Via DAB Radio in Leinster area.

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Why not drop a line to our Spiritual Director, Fr Des Farren by text on 089- 4672000 , by phone on 01-4123456, or come and pay us a visit at Radio Maria Ireland, St. Anthony’s Business Park, Ballymount Road, Dublin 22. D22 R7W 2 Dementia Support Worker Join Our Caring Team!

Dementia Support Worker (Care in the Community) Looking for meaningful, flexible work?

We’re seeking compassionate, honest, reliable people to support individu als living with dementia in their own homes in Co. Mayo Locations: All throughout Co. Mayo What You'll Do: Offer companionship and social connection.

Assist with daily living activities. Support meaningful activities.

Give primary carers a well- deserved break.

Flexible hours – work around your schedule!

Make a real difference, one visit at a time.

Essentials: QQI Level 5 modules in Care Skills & Care of the Older Person Desirable: Previous experience in caring / QQI Level 5 in Health Care Interested?

Get in touch today! 094 93 64900 or email careers@westernalzheimers.ie Tusla, Meitheal.

Meitheal is a Tusla led process for children and families who may need support.

Meitheal enables families to identify what is working well and not so well in their child or young person’s life and work towards changes they would like to see happen for their child or young person.

For more information o n Meitheal please contact 0876562844 or email All Souls Commemoration of the faithful departed.

Belief in the resurrection of the dead is an essential part of Chris tian revelation.

It implies a particular understanding of the ineluctable mystery of death.

Death is the end of earthly life, but “not of our existence” (St Ambr the soul is immortal. “Our lives are measured by time, in the course of which we change, grow old, and, as with all living beings on earth, deaths eems like the normal end of life.( CCC 1007) Seen from the perspective of the faith, “death is the end of man’s earthly pilgrimage, of the time of grace and mercy w hich God offers him so as to work out his earthly life in keeping with the divine plan, and to decide his ultimate destiny (CCC 1013) In one light, death can seem natural, in another it can be seen a s “the wages of sin”(Rm 6.23).

Authentically interpreting the meaning of Scripture (cf Jn 2:17 ,

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3;3 , 3:19; Wis 1:13, Rm 5:12, 6:23), the Church teaches that “death entered the world on account of man’s sin”(CCC 1008)

Jesus, the Son of God. “born of a woman and subject to the Law”(Gal 4:4) underwent death which is part of the human condition; despite his anguish in the face of death (Mk 14:33-34, Heb 5:7-8), “he accepted it in an act of complete and free submission to his Father’s will.

The obedience of Jesus has transformed the curse of death into a blessing” (CCC 1009)

Death is the passage to the fullness of true life.

The church, subverting the logic of this world, calls the christian’s day of deaths his dies natalis, the day of his heavenly birth, where ‘there will be no more death, and no more mourning or sadness the world of the past has gone’ (Apos 21:4).

Death is the prolongation , in a new way of life as the liturgy says ‘For your faithful, O Lord life has changed not ended; while our earthly dwelling is destroyed, a new and eternal dwelling is prepared for us in Heaven’ (Missal Preface).

The death of a Christian is an event of grace, having, as it does, a positive value and significance in Christ and through Christ. Scripture teaches that ‘Life to me, of course, life is Christ, but death would bring me something more’ (Phil 1:21); here is a saying you can rely on:‘if we have died with him, then we shall live with him’ (2Tm 2:11).

According to the faith of the church, ‘todie in Christ’ begins at Baptism.

In Baptism, the Lord’s disciples sacramentally die in Christ so as to live a new life.

If the disciples die in the grace Christ, physical death seals that ‘dying with Christ’, and consummates it by incorporating them fully and definitively into Christ the Redeemer.

The Church’s prayer of suffrage for the souls of the faithful departed implores eternal life not only for the disciples of Christ who have died in his peace, but for the dead whose faith is known to God (see Eucharistic prayer IV).

The just encounter God in death. He calls them to himself so as to share eternal life with them.

No one, however, can be received into God’s friendship and intimacy without having been purified of the consequences of personal sin.‘The Church gives the name purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned.

The Church formulated her doctrine of faith on Purgatory especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent’

(CCC,1 031).

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Hence derives the pious custom of suffrage for the souls of the faithful departed , which is an urgent supplication of God to have mercy on souls of the dead, to purify them by the fire of His charity, and to bring to His kingdom of light and life.

This suffrage is a cultic expression of faith in the communion of saints.

Indeed, the Church in its pilgrim members, from the earliest days of Chr istian religion, has honoured with great respect the memory of the dead; and ‘because it is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from their sins’(2 Mac 12:46) she offers her suffrages for them.

These consist primarily, in the celebration of the holy sacrifice of the Eucharist, and in other pious exercises, such as prayers for the dead, alms deeds, works of m ercy, and the application of indulgences to the souls of the faithful departed . Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy, 249-52

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