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Sunday 1st November: Feast of All Saints: November Prayer: “Lord God, whose days are without end and whose mercies are beyond counting, keep us mindful that life is short and the hour of death unknown.
Let your Spirit guide our days here on earth in ways of holiness and justice; that we may serve you in union with the whole church, sure in faith, strong in hope and perfect i n love.
And when our earthly dwelling is ended, lead us rejoicing into your kingdom where you live for ever a nd ever.
Amen. November Lists of the dead: Please leave in your November lists of the dead in the baskets i n front of the Altar in all 3 Churches.
There will be special Masses each week for the people on those lists.
It is important during the month of November to remember our loved ones who have gone before There will be a special Mass for all those who died during the past year , from this parish, in St Clare’s Church, at 8pm on Friday November 27th.
A prayer leaflet will be distributed this weekend at our Masses – A prayer to say in the Church – A prayer to say at the Graveside of a loved one – a prayer before bedtime.
Please take one home. Confessions for November: There will be an opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Confessions, for All Souls and for November, after the 10am Mass on
Monday 2nd November and again in the evening at 8pm in St Clare’s.
Preparing for Advent workshop Led by Fr. Turlough Baxter , will take place at the Kilmore Pastoral Centre on 7 November, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
It will offer practical ideas on Advent wreaths, readings and prayers to help parishes prepare for the season of Advent and the celebration of Christ mas.
Everyone is welcome, including those involved in parish ministry, PPC members and anyone int erested in preparing for Advent.
No registration is required; people can simply come along on the day.
Pope Leo’s intention for 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.
Coffee Morning for Gaza: Please join us for cake and coffee to help families in Gaza.
Sat 7th November’26, 10.30 – 12.30. Rainbow Ballroom, Glenfarne.
F91RK54. Manorhamilton One Acts Drama Festival that takes place annually in the Glens Centre.
It will take place over 3 nights between the 13th to the 15th of November.
The plays begin at 8pm, with doors opening at 7.30. A nightly ticket costs €15 and a season ticket costs €35. Concern Collection: A collection for Concern will take place on November 5th, 6th and 7th outside Mace on the Sligo Road.
All contributions will be appreciated. O. I. A. Heck Of a Quality Inspection Assured by Gerry Farrell Kiltyclogher Community Centre on
Sunday 8th November 2026. Doors open: 7.30 p.m. Curtain: 8.00 p.m. (sharp). Adm. €15. Tic kets on door / to book: 071 9854368 / message 083 1847432
World Missions: Thank you for supporting World Mission Sunday last weekend.
Your kindness and generosity means that overseas missionaries can continue to share the love of God with some of the most marginalised and vulnerable people around the world.
And keep praying because missi onaries take great strength in knowing that the faithful are keeping them in your thoughts and prayers.
The Bee Park Community Centre is celebrating its 25th anniversary on
Saturday 14th November. Anyone interested in joining us for this special occasion is welcome.
Tick ets are €35.00 per person and can be purchased at the Bee Park Community Centre reception, or by cont acting Irene at 0876650457 . Envelopes for 2027: It is the time of year again for preparing the envelopes for the coming year.
If there are any new parishioners who would like to receive a box of envelopes, please give your name and address to the Parochial House.
Also if you have not been using the envelopes at all, you may want to take your name off the list. Weekly Offertory Collection goes towards the maintenance, upkeep and running costs of the churches and parish property.
The monthly collection (Dues) is for the priest’s salary and the special collections are sent off to the various causes for which they are collected.
Again we thank sincerely who have supported us so generously in all the weekly, monthly and special collections.
Manorhamilton Historical Society will host a talk by Fr. Liam Kelly on the life and times of John McGahern on
Tuesday 10 November in Bee Park, Community Centre, at 8 PM; Admission €5. Knitting/Craft group in Manorhamilton Library. Every
Wednesday 11.30am to 1pm. Come along and meet fellow knitting/craft lovers at our weekly get together where you can share tips, swap inspiration, and work on your own projects.
All are welcome. Irish Conversation Classes for Beginners / Improvers in Ballintogher Enterprise Centre-F91 C2 HT Thursday nights - Time 7.30pm to 8.45pm. Enq - 087 6645509 or Email t eresamccorm@hotmail.com Upskill this autumn in The Women's Centre., Manorhamilton.
QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability & QQ I Level 6 Word Processing.
To book a place on any of these courses contact the Centre on 071 9856 220
Our Mobile Eye Clinic continues to operate in Manorhamilton every Thursday.
To Mark Eye Health Awareness, we are inviting you to check in with us about any eye health concerns.
Call us on 087-6188763 for further details.
Church of The Annunciation Mullies 1. Masses: Tue. 7.00 pm Sun.9.00 am 2. Mass Intentions: Sun. 1st November at 9.00 am: Feast of all Saints.
Tue. 3rd at 7.00 pm: November lists of the Dead.
Sun. 8th at 9.00 am: November lists of the Dead 3. Eucharistic Adoration:
Thursday 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm. 4. Offertory Collectors for November: Sheila Gilligan & Mary O’Brien.
Offertory Collections: St. Clare’s Church Manorhamilton: 18th/25th October - €2593.21St. Osnat’s Church Glencar: 24th October- €591 Church of the Annunciation Mullies: 18th October - €270.80 25th October: €332.85 Thought for the Week “November is a reminder that every ending carries the promise of a new beginning .” St. Clare’s Church, Manorhamilton 1. Masses : Mon.
Tue. Wed. Thur. & Fri. 10.00 am Sun. 11.30 am 2. Mass Intentions: Sun. 1st November at 11.30 am: Joe Connolly, Castle Street.
Month’s Memory. Albert O’Hagan, Foxfield.
Mon. 2nd at 10.00 am: November lists of the Dead.
Tue. 3rd at 10.00 am: Mary Crawford, Lurganboy.
Wed. 4th at 10.00 am: Jimmy & Annie McGowan, Toothfield.
Thur. 5th at 10.00 am: Gerard O’Hara, Brackerymore Fri. 6th at 10.00 am: Dympna Treacy & her daughter baby Ella Jo, Cherrybrook.
Sun. 8th at 11.30 am: Thomas & Mary McCaffrey, Glenboy.
Dermott Gallagher, Shanvaus & dec. members of McPartland Family 3. Eucharistic Adoration :
Tuesday 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm. 4. Altar Society for November: Josie Farrell & Mary Farrell. 5. Offertory Collectors for November: Eoghan Brown, Gerry Hickey Jnr., Karen Lonican & Patricia Lonican.
Parish of Cloonclare-Killasnett (Manorhamilton-Glencar-Mullies ) Fr. John Gilhooly: 071 9855042 , 086-1705423
Fr. Rodney Tanko: 089- 9460696
manorhamilton@kilmorediocese.ie Website: www.cloonclarekillasnett.ie All Masses are streamed live from St. Clare’s Church on manorhamilton church tv.
Weekly Newsletter can be viewed at Manorhamilton Church Newsletter & on the Website & facebook St. Osnat’s Church Glencar 1. Masses:
Fri 7.00 pm Sat. 6.00 pm 2. Mass Intentions : Sat. 31st October at 6.00 pm: People of the Parish . Fri. 6th November at 7.00 pm: November lists of the Dead . Sat. 7th at 6.00 pm: Jason Ward, Ballyshannon.
Bernadette & Patsy McCann & Seamus McCann, Towneymanus.
Michael & Philomen a McGauran, Lurganboy.
Patrick, Bridget & Shar on Devaney, Drumnacross Bernadette & Michael Thornton, & dec. mems. of Rooney & Thornton Families. 3. Eucharistic Adoration :
Monday 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm. 4. Offertory Collectors for November: Pat Healy & Mary O’Brien.
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Our Parish Newsletter 1st November 2026 – All Saints Day
St. Mary’s -
Sunday 10 am,
Monday 2nd November All Souls Day 7 pm;
Thursday 7.30 pm; St. Joseph’s –
Wednesday 10 am;
Friday 6th - 7 pm;
Saturday 7th November, 6.30 pm St. Patrick’s -
Tuesday 10 am;
Saturday 14th November, 6.30 pm
Sunday 1st 10.00 am Chris & Cíarán Cassidy, Drumrora
Sunday 1st 10.00 am Michael & Eileen Donohoe Graddum & Decd
Thursday 5th 7.30 pm Paddy Sheridan, Drumeagle
Thursday 5th 7.30 pm Jimmy, Maureen, & Kathleen McKiernan, Carrickacroy
Sunday 8th 10.00 am Joe Reilly, Mullycastle, 1st AM
Sunday 8th 10.00 am Ann(Nan) Brady, Clare & Dundalk MMMSt. Patrick
Saturday 31st 6.30 pm Mass for all Deceased members of Crosserlough GFC
Tuesday 3rd 10.00 am Gerry Kiernan, The Crescent 1st AM
Tuesday 3rd 10.00 am Declan Kiernan, Derrylea 3rd AM St. Joseph 1st
Friday 6th 7.00 pm Sean Keaney, Derrin
Saturday 7th 6.30 pm Josephine, Bartley & Michael Galligan, Corlislea Volunteers November 2026 St. Joseph’s Reader: Annmarie Briody St. Patrick’s Reader: Breda McIntyre St. Mary’s Readers: 1st November Colleen Rose Galligan/ Katie Hannan 8th November Colleen Rose Galligan/Aoibhinn Farrelly St. Joseph’s Eucharistic Minister: Donal Cahill, Michael Cronin St. Patrick’s Eucharistic Minister: Damien O’Reilly St. Mary’s Eucharistic Ministers: Dympna McElroy, Elaine Brady St. Joseph’s Altar Society: Kathleen Galligan, Maggie McDermott St. Mary’s Altar Society: Anita Smith, Dympna McElroy – Any other Volunteer?
St. Joseph’s Collectors: Paddy Goldrick, Thomas Harten Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: This Sunday November 1st All Saints Day, we will have adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 10 am Mass until 5 pm(St. Mary 10am to 5pm (St. Joseph This will facilitate all visiting the graves of their bereaved, so having prayed for them in the graveyard they can pray for them in the church and of equal significance they can expose their broken hearts to the healing power of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament Friday Evening Masses During the Month of November where we remember all our Loved ones who have died – Drumkilly Church at 7 pm
Friday 6th November (First Friday) Crosserlough Church at 8 pm
Friday 13th November Kilnaleck Church at 8 pm
Friday 20th November Drumkilly Church at 8 pm
Friday 27th November During these masses parishioners are asked to bring along a candle which will be lit at the altar and placed on the cross in the sanctuary A Tree of Remembrance will be placed in each church during November – place the name of your deceased loved one on the tree so that they will be prayed for and remembered during mass.
First Aid Classes: In Crosserlough Old School Wednesday nights at 7.30 pm. New Members over 18 welcome.
Please come along and learn some basic life saving skills that could save a life.
Altar Servers: Meeting for parents of current & new in-coming altar servers in the parish will be held on
Thursday 5th Nov in Drumkilly hall at 8pm Yoga Classes: Gentle Stretch, Flex & Relax yoga classes on Monday evenings at 7 pm in Crosserlough Old School. 5 wk block €55, or drop in €13.50; Also Chair Yoga classes coming to BJD 6th November at 10 am. No experience necessary 4 wk block €40 or drop in €12. For details contact Diane - 0868385222
Advent Preparation workshop: Fr. Turlough Baxter will host a workshop on preparing for Advent in our parishes at the Kilmore Pastoral Centre on 7 November, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The workshop will explore practical ways to make Advent a meaningful time of preparation for Christmas.
Everyone with an interest in parish life and liturgy is warmly welcome.
Sick Call/Visit : If you know of any of our parishioners in hospital or sick at home and would like Fr. Kevin to visit please call 0878579968 or 0861553930
Visitation Sick & homebound 1st
Friday 6th November Mission Sunday Envelopes in Collection Boxes Fr. Kevin Fay PP 4336798 / 0878579968
Fr. Gabriel Kelly 087 1758174
Bríd McEvoy, Parish Secretary, Thursday 2.30 - 5.30 pm - 0861553930
Parish Website: www.crosserloughparish.ie Mass Broadcast - 88 FM (Down near RTE) All Souls Day
Monday 2nd Nov Mass in St. Mary’s – 7 pm Crosserlough (Kilnaleck) https://crosserloughparish.ie/
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St. Brigid’s Parish, Laragh Fr Martin – Mobile: 083 113 1944 – Landline: 049 43 30142
Fr Bijo Chacko – Mobile: 089 425 7706 – Landline: 049 43 30125 1st November 2026 – Feast of All Saints GENERAL NOTICES 1. The Sick & Housebound: will be attended on Thursday and Friday. 2. Parish Visitation: Bishop Martin Hayes will be making a parish visitation on Tuesday November 10th.
Mass at 8pm in Laragh followed by a social in the hall. 3. Petitions for Assisi: Fr. Martin is going on pilgrimage to Assisi on November 24th.
If you wish to send a petition with him, please drop it into the Parochial House before then. 4. Preparing for Advent: A practical workshop will take place on 7th November from 10.30am – 12.30pm in the Pastoral Centre, Cavan.
No registration needed. 5. Children’s Remembrance Service: on Sunday November 8th at 2pm in The Community Centre, Ballinagh.
A time to remember, honour and celebrate the children and babies who are forever loved.
Everyone welcome. 6. An Evening of Song: by the choirs of Cavan Rugby Club, Cavan Singers, Cavan Community Voices, Cuan Crooners and Loreto College, to remember the victims of the Orphanage Fire of 1943 will take place on
Friday 6th November at 8pm in The Kilmore. 7. Laragh United GAA Lotto Results: No jackpot winner.
Numbers 6, 9, 30, 32 . €30 winners were Geraldine Fitzsimons, Linda Duff, TJ Byrd, Debbie Brady, Terry Reilly.
Next week’s jackpot € 10,400. 8. Laragh Healthy Club: 6 Week Mobility and Stability Class for everyday movement, 30 minutes class and 30 minutes walking at your own pace.
Suitable for those over 40, commencing on
Tuesday 3rd November at 2pm at Laragh Community Pitch. 9. 25 Card Game: has resumed in Lavey Community Centre, on Tuesday nights for the winter months starting at 8pm. Everyone welcome. 10. Stradone Community Centre/LADG: Monthly meeting on
Tuesday 3rd November at 8.30pm in the centre. 11. Breifne Boxing Club: is open to new members.
Training for 8 – 13 years on Mon and Wed from 6pm – 7pm. Youth and seniors on Mon, Wed and Fri from 7pm – 8.30pm. Location: Jacksons Yard, Stradone.
Call Stephen for information 087 276 3837 . Your prayers are requested for the souls of the late: Peter McDonald, Cavan and late of Drumuck.
Paddy Brady, Cavan and late of Drumole. Johnny Duffy, Aughnamullen, of Ann Rahill, ST. BRIGID’S CHURCH LARAGH Masses this week:
Sun 1st Nov 11.00 am Bernie Smith, Longfield M/M Mary Denning, Drumhallagh M/M Brian Galligan, Cormeen
Mon 2nd 11.00 am Feast of the Holy Souls
Wed 4th 9.30 am List of the Dead Thur 5th 9.30 am List of the Dead
Fri 6th 7.30 pm Terence & Mary Ellen Cooney, Caragh and their children John, Margaret and Eileen Jim, Oliver & Kathleen Plunkett, Cormeen
Sun 8th 11.00 am Paddy Dolan, Drumcalpin M/M Vincent Rudden, Edergole Brian Rudden, Stradone Kathleen McMahon, Moneycass Eucharistic Adoration: On Friday from 5pm – 7.30pm Church Arrangements for November Offertory Collectors: Tom Dowd & Geraldine Brady Readers: Thomas Cooney (Sun 1st, 8th, 15th) Kitty Cusack (Sun 22nd, 29th) Altar Society: Breege Smith, Geraldine Smith ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH CARRICKALLEN Masses this week:
Tue 3rd Nov 7.30 pm Charles, Rose, Pat & Aiden Smith, Drumcalpin and Helen Young, Carrickane
Tue 10th NO MASS Altar Society for November: Teresa Brady ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH CLIFFERNA Masses this week:
Sat 31st Oct 8.00 pm Bernard Farrelly, Birmingham & Carrickacromin and Deceased family members Kevin Cooney, Tierlahood Joseph Casey, Tierlahood Alphonsus & Mary Moran & Deceased family members
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1st November 2026 OUGHTERAGH & DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER All Saints Day Aughawillan – Aughnasheelin - Ballinamore & Corraleehan 2nd Nov All Souls, 3rd Nov St Malachy, 4th Nov St Charles Borromeo, 5th Nov St Martin de Porres, 6th Nov All the Saints of Ireland, 7th Nov St Willibrord Fr. Seán Mawn Home: 071 - 96 81992
Mobile : 087 - 6869040
Hours: Open – Mon, Thurs & Fri 9 – 4 Closed – Tue & Wed
E-mail ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie Website: www.ballinamoreparish.ie Mgr Liam Kelly (Ballyconnell) Mobile: 0879877739
Fr. Moses Malachy (Bawnboy): 087-490 4380
Join us live, www.ChurchTv.ie - Select Leitrim, then Aughawillan, Aughnasheelin, Ballinamore or Corraleehan BALLINAMORE - ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH
Sat & Sun 11am, Mon & Thurs 7pm, Tue & Fri 9am Mass Intentions
Sat 31st Oct 11am No Intention
Sun 1st Nov 11am Feast of All Saints Dermot & Bernadette Spollen (Railway Tce.) Christy, May, Fr. Dan & Joe Gallogly
Mon 2nd Nov 11am Feast of All Souls – Faithful Departed
Sat 7th Nov 11am Michael & Eileen Doherty (Church and their son Michael Mary Harte (Lahard) 1st Anniversary
Sun 8th Nov 11am Mary Fanning (Ardrum) Francis & Mary Curran (Tarmon) and all deceased family members Eucharistic Adoration: (Fridays 9:30am – 10:30am, all are welcome) Ministers of the Eucharist: 1st Nov Evelyn McHugh, Marian Sharpley & PJ McLoughlin, 8th Nov Michael Duignan, Peggy Ferguson & Máirín Martin, 15th Nov Thomas Kelly, Deirdre Harvey & Mona Creamer.
Ministers of the Word: 1st Nov Patricia Griffin 8th Nov Ciara Creamer 15th Nov Breege Megahey 22nd Nov Kay Maguire Door Collectors: 1st Nov Mary Corby, Mel Duignan & John Creamer, 8th & 15th Nov Thomas Kelly & Hugh McTague.
AUGHNASHEELIN ST. MARY’S CHURCH
Friday & Monday 7pm Mass Intentions
Fri 30th Oct 7pm No Intention
Mon 2nd Nov 7pm Feast of All Souls – Faithful Departed
Fri 6th Nov 7pm Deceased members of Aughnasheelin GAA Club
Sun 8th Nov 9:45am Gallagher Family (Drumracken) James & Annie O’Dowd (Mayo) and all deceased family members Eucharistic Adoration: (Wednesdays, 11am – 12 noon and 8pm – 10pm) Eucharistic Ministers: 31st Oct & 7th Nov Caroline Sammon & Kerry Meehan, 14th & 21st Nov Maura Mulvey & Maureen Conway Ministers of the Word: Philip Roddy & Monica Ward Door Collectors: Michael James Creamer, Sean Mahon & Liam Prior CORRALEEHAN ST. BRIGID’S CHURCH
Sat 7pm,
Wed 9:30am Mass Intentions
Sat 31st Oct 7pm Feast of All Saints Vigil Oliver & Mary Plunkett and deceased members of the Plunkett and Maguire families Rosaleen & Pat Joe Prior (Drumgowna) and all deceased family members
Wed 4th Nov 9:30am Faithful Departed
Sat 7th Nov 7pm Gus & Mary Ellen Gilheany (Drumcroman) and all deceased family members Rose & Jack Curnan, their son John and all deceased family members Eucharistic Adoration: (Wednesdays 10am – 8pm, please come along and join us) Eucharistic Ministers: Carol McNiff & Bernie Dolan Ministers of the Word: Paul Prior & Sean Prior Door Collectors: Seamus McGovern & Éadán McNiff AUGHAWILLAN ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH
Sun &
Mon 9:45am Mass Intentions
Sun 1st Nov 9:45am Feast of All Saints Eileen Prior (Lecken) James Stringer (Boeshill)
Mon 2nd Nov 9:45am Feast of All Souls – Faithful Departed Eucharistic Ministers: Damien Conefrey & Patricia Deane Altar Society: Jillian Warren & Maureen McGovern Ministers of the Word: Ciarán McBrien & Mark Stringer Door Collectors: Michael Darcy & Patrick Prior
your prayers are asked for the following: Mattie Fee (Drumreilly), brother-in-law of Pat Darcy; Mattie’s funeral took place last week in Drumreilly.
Babs Guckian (formerly of Gubnaveigh) who died in New York recently.
Brain Edward Hoare (father of Stefan, Aughnasheelin) whose funeral took place on Friday.
Sean Maxwell (Kiltyhugh) who passed away Thursday evening, funeral arrangements to follow.
MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS : In November we remember and pray for the faithful departed.
In all our churches masses will be offered for deceased members of our families.
You can leave your list of the dead in the special box or basket on the altar in each church, do not include money with your list but instead, please place your donation into the November Offerings envelope provided in your church envelope boxes.
These will be taken up during the offertory collection at mass.
Alternatively, you may place your November Offerings in the safe in Ballinamore Church.
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NOVEMBER INDULGENCES : details regarding gaining indulgences are available in the porch of each church.
PIONEER PLEDGE FOR NOVEMBER : a short-term pledge for the month of the Holy Souls gives spiritual support and encouragement to people and their families who are living under a shadow of addiction.
Contact the Pioneers on 01 805 4226 or www.pioneers.ie/pray REMEMBRANCE TREE : as a way of remembering deceased loved ones, we invite you to write the names of loved ones who have passed away on a label and place it on the remembrance tree in Ballinamore Church.
Please sit and pray for a while. VISITATION OF THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND : Fr Seán will be in contact prior to his visiting the sick and housebound: Corraleehan and Aughawillan on Wednesday morning 4th November, Aughnasheelin on Thursday morning 5th November and Ballinamore on Thursday afternoon.
BEREAVEMENT MASS : our annual Mass of Consolation for those bereaved in the past 12 months, will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Aughnasheelin, on
Friday 20th November at 8pm . ANNUAL MASS : for deceased members and Staff of Leitrim County Council will be held in St. Marys Church, Carrick on Shannon, on
Monday 2nd of November 2026 at 8pm. CARE OF CREATION AGM: the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Kilmore Care of Creation will be held on Thursday the 19th November at 7pm in the Conaty Centre/Pastoral Centre, Cavan Town, Co Cavan, H12 E5C7. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO ASSISI : There are still a number of places available on this pilgrimage which takes place from
Tuesday 24th to
Sunday 29th November 2026 to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi.
Bishop Martin Hayes will lead the pilgrimage and Fr Seán Kelly OFM Cap. wil l be the Spiritual Director.
Anyone wishing to participate in the pilgrimage should contact Marian Pilgrimages directly a nd as soon as possible on (01) 878 8159 as places are limited, especially for those seeking single room accommodation. (including hotel accommodation on half- board basis, flights etc is €1,495 per person sharing and the sing le room supplement is an extra €450 per person).
Please see poster on the church noticeboard.
For further information, please contact the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan on 049 4375004 (Extension 102).
PETITIONS FOR ASSISI : if you wish to send petitions to Assisi during the November pilgrimage, please leave them in the parochial house in Lower Lavey for Fr Martin Gilcreest, before 24th November.
Many thanks. CALLED TO SERVE : Are you involved in ministry in your parish, or interested in becoming more involved?
Join us at Knock Shrine for a day of encouragement, learning and sharing.
Whether you are a Minister of the Eucharist , Minister of the Word, Sacristan, in your parish choir, interested in developing a Sensory Mass, or looking for ways to engage young people more actively in parish life, this day is for you.
Come together with others involved in parish ministry to gain practical ideas, share experiences and maybe be a little inspired!
Date: Saturday, November 21st 2026, Time: 10am – 3pm, Venue: St. John’s Centre, Knock Shrine.
WEEK OF WITNESS FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS : One in ten Christians, 220 million people, live in countries where they are persecuted for their faith.
The charity Aid to the Church in Need, which works to support them, is organising a Week of Witness from November 15-22 to highlight their plight With a special appeal for parishioners to pray for the suffering Church on ‘Red Wednesday’ November 18th.
More information available: www.acnireland.org
ATHLETIC CLUB : Autumn training will resume in full on Tuesday, 3rd November, with new members very welcome.
BALLINAMORE COMMUNITY DEN : Lots of activities are now taking place: Mondays – Women’s Group Art Classes; Tuesdays – Cumann na bh Fiann; Wednesdays - Assorted Fitness with Michelle; Fridays - Pilates with Edel.
Our office is open Mondays to Wednesdays from 9am if you have any queries or would like to see the venue.
It can also be booked for Children’s Birthday Parties, with a spacious room, ki tchen and toilet facilities and adjacent to the Children’s Playground.
Contact: 0873835513 for more information.
FREE ROAD SAFETY EVENT – THE DEN : Leitrim LAIT, in collaboration with Leitrim Community Safety Partnership, invites everyone in the community to an upcoming RSA Road Safety Event in the Den, Ballinamore next Wednesday morning, 4th November, from 10.30am to 12.30pm . Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána will be in attendance and will explore key road safety issues.
This is a free event and light refreshments will be served afterwards.
All are welcome. VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED THROUGHOUT LEITRIM TO ELDERLY : Would you be willing to provide companionship through a weekly friendly visit to an older person seeking more social conta ct for just one hour per week?
ALONE is currently seeking volunteers in your area.
Full training and ongoing support are provided.
To get involved, please sign up at: https://alone.ie/volunteers/ For more information, please contact Collette on 086 192 1505 or Collette.
Ferguson@alone.ie BALLINAMORE WHIST : first Thursday of each month at 8:30pm in the Island Theatre.
New members wel come. ISLAND THEATRE : 6th Nov 8pm O. I. A. by Gerry Farrell, 8th Nov 3pm Joe the Magician, Children’s Comedy Magic Show, 14th Nov 8pm Rory’s Stories, The Good Ol’ Days.
Further details at: www.islandtheatre.ie . CONGRATULATIONS TO BALLINAMORE SEAN O’ HESLINS AND AUGHNASHEELIN ON WINNING THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTY FINALS. BEST OF LUCK TO ST. BRIGID’S LADIES IN THE CONNACHT FINAL REFLECTION Lord Jesus, teach us the way of the Beatitudes.
Help us to be humble, merciful, pure of heart, and makers of peace.
May our lives reflect Your Kingdom and lead others to Your love.
Amen. All new items for the Newsletter should be dropped into the Parish Office, Convent Road or emailed before 12 noon on Thursdays to ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie . The editor reserves the right to edit or omit items according to suitabil ity of content & space in the newsletter.
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ADDITIONAL PARISH AND COMMUNITY ITEMS MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRAYER FOR PRIESTS & FAMILIES : as requested by Our Lady of Fatima via interior Locutions to Fr Stefano Gobbi will take place on the last Monday of each month.
Our next date is 30th November, 2026 after 7pm Mass in the Prayer Room in Ballinamore Church.
All are welcome. DATES FOR YOUR 2027 DIARY: Confirmation :
Saturday 29th May St. Patrick’s Church Ballinamore 11am. First Holy Communion: AUGHAWILLAN :
Sunday 25th April 9.45am Mass. AUGHNSHEELIN : Saturday May 8th 12pm mass. BALLINAMORE :
Saturday 15th May 12pm mass. ANNUAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2025 : please do not hesitate to contact the Parish Office if you require your 2025 acknowledgement by emailing: ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie and requesting it.
Alternatively, you may wish to call to the Parish Office during opening hours and request a printed copy.
PARISH PRAYER GROUP : each Tuesday from 8pm-9:30pm, in the Prayer Room in Ballinamore Church.
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 in cluding Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Fr Mark Wharton, Fr Barry Braum, Fr Oisín Martin, the Dominican Sisters of Nashvi lle, Bishop Fintan Gavin, and more.
A conference not to be missed! Register now: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com/GENTLEREMINDER : to update your church contributions.
Offertory contributions for the upkeep of your church are made payable to your local church.
On-line donations can be made using the following bank detai ls.
Offertory Donations: Ballinamore IBAN IE26 AIBK 937037 03815040 , Aughawillan IBAN IE19 AIBK 937037 00004036, Corraleehan IBAN IE32 AIBK 937037 02021111 , Aughnasheelin IBAN IE58 AIBK 937037 03814076. All Dues contributions are made to Ballinamore Catholic Church No. 2 Account.
IBAN IE16 AIBK 937037 03815123
Your continued support is gratefully appreciated.
CHARITABLE DONATIONS FORM: Whether you are self-employed or a PAYE tax payer, you can help the church in your area by completing the CHY3 form and returning it to the parish office.
This does not give us access to any of your tax details or your personal tax data in any way.
If you donate in excess of €250 per annum to the church and paytax to Revenue, the CHY3 form can be used by the church to reclaim some of the tax you pay, and an y money reclaimed is paid directly to the church account for your area.
Forms are available in each church porch.
WAYS OF SUPPORTING the PARISH FINANCIALLY: The traditional way to support your parish is by contributing through your weekly envelope collection.
Thanks to all who do so, so generously each week.
In recent times some people set up a SO/EFT to pay, please contact parish office at 071 964 4039 / ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie , or you scan the QR code with your smartphone, https://churchtv.ie/ , follow the links for your Church to make a donation.
The light a candle feature lets you light a candle in Ballinamore Church from anywhere, 24/7 . THE WAY : A national on-line network helping people to discover, live and pass on the Catholic faith.
Find out more at www.theWay.ie , and help spread the Good News!
This initiative from the Bishops’ Conference is intended to be a collaborative effort which we can build together to our mutual benefit.
BOOKING ANNIVERSARY MASSES : As you are aware we have shared mass intentions in our churches at the weekends.
We try to limit the number of intentions to a maximum of three.
To mai ntain this arrangement please book anniversary masses well in advance of your preferred time.
Priests are allowed one mass stipend or donation per day, when we have shared intentions, the extra donations are sent to retired or missionary Priests, who celebrate the extra Masses.
To book your Masses please email ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie or phone 0719644039 . BALLINAMORE COMMUNITY DEN EVENTS : Mondays: Foróige 6pm. Tuesdays: Cumann na bh Fiann 7pm. Wednesdays: Assorted Fitness with Michelle 0879390980 . Fridays: Pilates with Edel 0873140951 5
STEP SUPPORT SERVICE : Are you affected by the misuse of alcohol or other drugs by another individual? 5 Step Support can help you; it is a free, non-judgemental, one - one service.
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@alcoholforum.com . You don’t have to be addicted to suffer from addiction!
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MSLETB – MOHILL COMPUTER TRAINING : Beginner’s computer course starts in early November, one day a week for 5 weeks, covering computer basics, internet use, Word processing, file management, and online safety.
Friday mornings (10:30am –1:00pm) , with an evening option possible depending on demand.
Ideal for beginners or anyone needing a refresher.
Contact info@mct.ie or 071 963 2024 for further details.
BALLINAMORE LIBRARY EVENTS : Craft in Company : Join a friendly group of needle crafters every Thursday at 11-1pm for problem solving and a chat at Ballinamore Library.
Refreshments Served. Mum2Mum Breast Feeding Support Group Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at Ballinamore Library 10-12pm. All new mums welcome (whether breast feeding or not).
Refreshments served. For more information contact Nadia 086 8618460 . VOLUNTEERS NEEDED URGENTLY : ALONE is currently seeking volunteers in your area.
Full training and ongoing support are provided.
To get involved, please sign up at: https://alone.ie/volunteers/ For more information, please contact Collette on 086 192 1505 or email Collette.
Ferguson@alone.ie THE IRISH CANCER SOCIETY : is seeking compassionate volunteer drivers to join our pool of drivers.
If you can spare 2 days per month, have a valid driving licence, and a safe, reliable vehicle, you are the perfect candidate to make a significant difference.
For further information, please contact Monica or Emily at volunteer@irishcancer.ie LEITRIM YOUTHREACH : provides education and training opportunities for young people aged 15-20 who are looking to re-engage with education and build their future.
Enrolment for LCA Programme no w open. For further information, please contact: Karen Murray 071 968 6018 / karenmurray@msletb.ie WALKING FOR ALL: Free Weekly Walk organised by Leitrim Sports Partnership, funded by PEACEPLUS, meets TUESDAYS 10AM at THE BASIN BALLINAMORE. Accessible & social l ocal walks lead by trained leader.
Register at www.walkingforall.com . More information from dillon.keane@leitrimcoco.ie . ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND – LOCAL SERVICES : A Day Service runs every Friday (9.30am –2.15pm) in Carrick-on-Shannon.
The service offers dementia-specific care, including social activities, gent le therapeutic programmes, and support in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment.
For details, contact Sinéad: 087 068 071
IRISH LANGUAGE CLASSES AND CIORCAL COMHRÁ : for all levels from beginners to fluent speakers will begin on
Tuesday 6th October in Ballinamore Library.
Places must be booked in advance by texting or ringing 087 6821566 . Classes are free.
SAVE THE DATE: The Ballinamore Area Twinning Association will be holding a table quiz on Friday, Oct 30th in Jackie’s, The Lakeland Bar, 8pm . From the 5th – 10th May 2027 will see 30 of our friends from Plouezec, Brittany come to celebrate the 30th Anniversary between our two towns.
We gratefully appreciate your support for this fundraiser.
TIN WHISTLE AND MUSIC CLASSES : Classes for beginners and improvers on fiddle and tin whistle in Seán O'Heslin's GAA club every week.
For information and to book, ring Sarah at 083 483 5881 . SING TOGETHER : Further dates are: 21st November from 11.00am – 12.30pm, come earlier for a warm-up cup of tea.
Island Theatre, Ballinamore. AUGHAWILLAN WHIST : second Tuesday of the month, 8:30pm in Aughawillan hall.
New members welcome. THE YOUNG PARENTS SUPPORT PROGRAMME : offers support to young parents who are expecting a baby or already have a child.
This support can include but not limited to pre- and post-natal support, independent living and education/training.
This is a free and confidential service.
If you would like to get invo lved contact: lindahalstead@homeyouthliaisonservice.ie or 087 7917000
MPACT : Supports families who have been affected by parental substance misuse, where there are children aged 8–17. For further information contact: M-PACT Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan, First Floor, The Westward Town Centre, Bridge Street, Sligo.
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07191 50578 / 085 8759313 . ALONE : is seeking volunteers in Ballinamore to visit older people or make friendly phone calls to help prevent loneliness and isolation over the winter months.
ALONE recruits, trains, and supports volunteers for two key services: Visitation and Befriending Service: Volunteers give one hour per week to provide companionship to an older person.
Telephone Support and Befriending Service: Volunteers make friendly weekly calls to older people for a one-hour shift . We currently have older people throughout Sligo awaiting on both services.
For more information or to get involved, please visit alone.ie or contact Collette, Volunteer Support Officer , at: 086 1921505 or email collette.ferguson@alone.ie
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ST PATRICK'S NATIONAL SCHOOL CORLOUGH PARENTS ASSOCIATION : would really appreciate your support!
If you have plastic bottles or cans with the Re-turn symbol and are willing to donate the m to raise funds for the children of St Patrick's Corlough, you can place them in the yellow Re-turn bin l ocated in the Chapel car park at Corraleehan or Corlough church.
Alternatively, there is a bin in the school.
BALLINAMORE GREENWAY PARKRUN & WALK : each Saturday at 9.30am – Meet at the Junction.
TEMPLEPORT SOCIAL SERVICES-DAY CENTRE: on Wednesdays.
Usual transport schedule. Any queries contact Ann Maguire 087 765 5096 or Anne Smith 087 285 7471 . Looking forward to seeing you all.
GROW : is a national mental health organisation offering support to people who are experiencing or have experienced mental health challenges.
We invite you to join our friendly, strictly confident ial, and non-judgmental weekly peer support meetings in Breffni FRC, Carrick on Shannon every Wednesday from 11am- 1pm. You don’t have to face this alone.
With GROW, you’ll find understanding, connection, and hope.
For more i nformation call Marie on 086 8516939 . AN TOBAR NUA : We provide confidential counselling nationwide via telephone and Zoom.
Our service is donation-based , because we do not want finances to prevent anyone from receiving support.
If you are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, we are here to help, please
SENIORLINE : a national telephone service for older people opens every day 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 45 91. Senior Line’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support, to discuss options and to other helpful services.
LEITRIM CALLING : would like to hear from people willing to get involved as a volunteer on our Befriending Visitation Service - one hour per week commitment visiting an older person in their home for co mpany and chat.
Full training and support is provided. For further details, contact: Marion on 087 9585029 or e-mail leitrimcalling@gmail.com THE SACRED HEART MESSENGER MAGAZINE is always a pleasant and thoughtful read with Items on scripture and prayerful reflection sitting beside those with a focus on the Jesuit priorities of social and climate justice and creating a hope-filled world for our young people.
Subscribe here https://www.messenger.ie/product/sacred-heart-messenger-subscription/RADIOMARIA IRELAND: Thank God and sincere thanks also to our many listeners and supporters as Radio Maria continues to grow.
As an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station we enjoy commercial free broadcasting - Prayer, Catechesis, and Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies –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 . Why not drop a line to our Priest Director, Fr. Eamonn McCarthy by text on 089 467 2000 , by phone on 01 412 3456 , or come and pay us a visit at Radio Maria Ireland, St. Anthony’s Business Park, Ballymo unt Road, Dublin D22 R7W2.
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