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Ballintra. Fr Adrian Gavigan. 074 97 34642 or 087 6984508 EMAIL: drumholmparish@gmail.com FACEBOOK; DRUMHOLM RC PARISH. ST VINCENT DE PAUL ; 087 3433409 PARISH COLLECTIONS A big thank you to everyone who continues to support the parish. Contributions can be made in the normal way or they can be made electronically: Bank: Bank Ireland, Donegal. Acc name: Drumholm RC Parish; Account No: 27936239; IBAN: IE50BOFI90483527936239. BIC: BOFII E2D If electronic payments please include your name and the envelope number. Collection - €1,469.00 WE PRAY FOR OUR DEAD , We Pray for MARY ANNE WALSH who died this week & for all our dead. THOMAS DEVANNEY -1st Anniv, EAMON WALSH, SHIVA BLUE DIVINE, JOSEPH McALEER - anniversaries, and for all those whose anniversaries occurs around this time REST IN PEACE. 10.00 am MONDAY 3RD AUG. 10.00 am TUESDAY 4TH AUG. 10.00 am THURSDAY 6TH AUG. 10.00 am FRIDAY 7TH AUG . 11.00am SUNDAY 9TH AUG. 06.30 pm SATURDAY 1ST AUG. EVELYN, BERNARD, DOLORES & THOMAS DEVANNEY - 1st Anniv. ANNE HILLEY, SISSY, PADDY & ANN MARIE McGLINCHEY & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE McGLINCHEY FAMILIES. 06.30pm SATURDAY 8TH AUG. 10.00 am WEDNESDAY 5TH AUG . DESSIE McDAID. MARGARET & PATSY McGRANE. KATE & PAT CONNOLLY DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE CONNOLLY & TORRENS FAMILIES. MASS & ADORATION. MASS PRAYER for GRAVEYARD SUNDAYfor GRAVEYARD SUNDAY . “O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, Bless these graves and send your holy angels to watch over them. Look kindly upon all buried here. Now freed from the bonds of mortality, count them among the saints in heaven. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.” MASS PHILIP CONNOLLY . 11.00am. SUNDAY 2ND AUG. MASS INTENTIONS; MASS INTENTIONS; From now on only three Anniversary Masses will be offered on Saturday & Sunday Masses . Please book your Masses early. Laghey ––Ballintra Senior Citizen’s Summer Outing -- Thur 6th Aug. Thur 6th Aug. Will take place on Thur 6th Aug 2026, which will include the Waterbus @ 1.15pm, Meal & Dancing after in Central Hotel. €25.00 per person. To book ring MARGARET on 087 - 1184117 , SEE POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS. SEE POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS. ANN McGEE. GRAVEYARD SUNDA Y Y will take place this Sunday 2nd Aug at 11.00am. Mass will be outdoors weather permitting. Please remembers to take your own Holy Water. SEE POSTER IN ADDITI ONAL NEWS. ONAL NEWS. MARY’S MEALS. MARY’S MEALS. Mary's Meals are happy to announce the launch of their sponsored walk, Step by Step to Feed the Next Child. They have eight walks across Ireland, starting on 7 August and all arriving in Knock, Co Mayo on 15 Au- gust. The Donegal Mary's Meals Group will begin their walk in Malin Town. You are invited to join in any part of the walk. Mary's Meals are providing food for over three million children every school day, bringing great hope for the future. Mary's Meals are looking for walkers, collectors, supporters and drivers. We are holding a meeting in the Pastoral Centre, Letterkenny to organise the walk on Sunday 26 July at 7pm and we would love to see you there. GRAVEYARD SUNDAY. VISITING THE SICK AN D HOUSEBOUND. Fr Adrian will be visiting Ballintra then Laghey on Thu 6th August. RAPHOE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK. RAPHOE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK. will take place on Saturday the 15th of August 2026. The main celebrant is Bishop Niall Coll. His talk is titled "Our Lady: A Quiet Shelter of God's Love." SEE POSTER IN ADDITI ONAL NEWS. ONAL NEWS. THE BALLINTRA RACES BANK HOLIDA MONDAY 3 RD AUG -- at Murvagh, Laghey, Co Donegal, This promises to be a packed, fun filled day for the family. Prize for the Best Dressed Lady, kindly sponsored by Magee of Donegal, MC for the event is Kevin Furey, Commencing at 2pm sharp, Adm is 10 euro for adults - cash only and children are free. A great day out for all the family. Everyone welcome. POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS. POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS. A DAY OF HEALING AND PRAYER will take place with Eddie Stone in the House of Prayer on Saturday August 15th. A bus will leave Letterkenny col- lecting people in Ballybofey and Donegal Town too. A priest will accompany the group. For more details: 086 3936547 POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS. DONEGAL PRO LIFE Church Gate Collection is on Sat 15th/Sun 16th Aug countywide. If you can help in taking up a collection it would be appreciated. Contact Margaret on . Also reminder Pro Life monthly Witness/Gathering at Roundabout, Letterkenny Hospital,on Fri.7th Aug.from 1.00 to 2.00 pm. NET MINISTRIES. NET MINISTRIES. We send our thought’s and prayers to Thomas O’Donoghue from Inver Parish who is starting a mission year in Ireland from Aug with a young Catholic Organisation called Net Ministries, Their Mission is to encourage and support young people. SEE POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS. Drumholm
Mass Times in St Columba ’s Church, Kilmacrenan Date Time Intention Saturday 8th August 6:00pm Padraig Dawson Anniversary Mass Sunday 9th August 11:00am Eugene & Packie Mc Gettigan Anniversary Mass Pat Doherty, Canada & Veronica Doherty Anniversary Mass Monday 10th August 9:30am Priest ’s Intention Tuesday 1th August 9:30am Priest ’s Intention Wednesday 12th August 9:30am Priest ’s Intention Thursday 13th August 9:30am Priest ’s Intention Saturday 15th August 9:30am 6:00pm Feast of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Packie Conaghan, Rathdonnell, Anniversary Mass James Marrs Anniversary Mass Sunday 16th August 11:00am Sunday Mass – Priest ’s Intention Mass Times in The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Coole Sunday 9th August 9:30am Noel Devenney Anniversary Mass Sunday 16th August 9:30am Sunday Mass – Priest ’s Intention Mass Times in St Columba ’s Church, Termon Saturday 8th August 6:30pm Vigil Mass - Priest ’s Intention Sunday 9th August 9:00am Pro Populo Monday 10th August 9:30am Mary Hughes Anniversary Mass Wednesday 12th August 7:00pm Danny Kane Anniversary Mass Feast of St Philomena Blessing with Relic Friday 14th August 9:30am Priest ’s Intention Saturday 15th August 6:30pm The Gallagher Family, Drumdeevin, Anniversary Mass Sunday 16th August 9:00am Pro Populo Mass Times in St Colmcille ’s Church, Glendowan Saturday 8th August 8:00pm John, Mary & Patrick Gibbons, Lough Barra, Anniversary & Harry Gibbons, recently deceased Mary Harkin, Corderry, Anniversary Mass Packie & Annie McConnell, Churchill, Anniversary Mass Sunday 9th August 10:30am Sunday Mass – Priest ’s Intention Thursday 13th August 7:00pm Priest ’s Intention Friday 14th August 7:00pm Maisie Connaghan, Whitehill, 1st Anniversary Mass Vigil Mass for The Feast of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday 15th August 8:00pm Vigil Mass – Priest ’s Intention Sunday 16th August 10:30am Mickey Mc Cormack, Inniskill, Anniversary Mass St Columba ’s Church, Kilmacrenan St Columba ’s Church, Termon St Colmcille ’s Church, Glendowan The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Coole St Brigid ’s Church, Golan Fr. Michael Mc Keever, PP Parochial House, Church Hill 074 91 37057 / 087 2962886 Fr Martin Chambers, CC, Parochial House, Termon 074 91 39016 Email Addresses: gartantermon@raphoediocese.ie kilmacrenan@raphoediocese.ie Parish Website: www.gartantermonparish.ie www.kilmacrenanparish.ie Sunday 9th August 2026 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Office in Termon Opened Monday & Friday 10am – 1pm 074 9139016 Parish Office in Kilmacrenan - 085 1987333 Email any notices to Kilmacrenan@raphoediocese.ie Weekly Collections: St Colmcille ’s Church Glendowan: €770 St Columba ’s Church Termon: €1,005 St Columba ’s Church Kilmacrenan: €1,638 Building Fund: € 645 Graveyard: €1,610 Thank you for your generosity and support Kilmacrenan Men ’s Shed meet every Tuesday at 7:30pm. If you are at home and you feel like you would like to learn a new skill or a new challenge, or even just want to get out in the evening for a chat and a bit of craic, please feel free to come along and join us at Kilmacrenan F92 ND72. Contact 085 8285228 or email kilmacshed@gmail.com Parish Pilgrimage to Lough Derg We are organising a Parish Pilgrimage to Lough Derg on Saturday 29th August. Cost is €50, including bus. We will stop on way home for a meal in Donegal Town (additional cost). If you would like to join us please contact Termon Parochial House on 9139016 or gartantermon@raphoediocese.ie Please remember in your prayers: Recently Deceased: Philip Mc Grenra , formerly Gortnaskeagh, recently deceased in Canada. Brother of John & Patrick Mc Grenra & Bridget Moore. First Friday Calls Fr Martin will visit the Kilmacrenan area on Monday 10th & the Golan & Coole area on Tuesday 1th August . Fr Michael will visit the Termon Area on Tuesday 1th August , beginning at 10:30am. Encounter School of Ministry Do you want to know more about what it means to be a son or daughter of God? How to live from that identity? How to come into deeper intimacy with God? How to effectively evangelise others? Do you want a deeper knowledge of Scripture & Church teaching? What it means to be priest, prophet & king in Christ Jesus? How to do the greater works that Jesus said believers would do? Then this course is for you. Beginning in September until the end of May on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 9.00pm at All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. For more information on the course or to register go to https://encounterschool.org/donegal/ or email donegal@encounterschool.org National Novena to our Lady of Knock 13th –21st August 2026. Sheltered in God ’s Love Family Day at Knock Shrine: Sunday 16th from 11am to 3pm. Witness Walk: Friday 21st at 6.45pm. DAILY PROGRAMME Novena Ceremonies: 3pm & 8pm in Knock Basilica. Workshops: 12.45pm daily in Knock Prayer Centre. www.knockshrine.ie Day of Healing and Prayer A Day of Healing and Prayer will take place with Eddie Stone in the House of Prayer on Saturday August 15th. A bus will leave Letterkenny collecting people in Ballybofey and Donegal Town too. A priest will accompany the group. For more details contact 086 3936547 . Diocese of Raphoe Mass for Expectant Families will be celebrated by Bishop Niall Coll in St Eunan ’s Cathedral, Letterkenny on Tuesday 8th of September at 7pm. All welcome. “It was you who created my inmost part and knit me together in my mother ’s womb ” - psalm 139
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KnA8F6t54NmbyeitUGgtfWxN2IqFMDOa/view Email: parishofiniskeel@gmail.com Parish of Iniskeel/Paróiste Inís Caol Telephone: 074 9551117 Webpage: www.parishpress.net/parishofiniskeel Fr Gerard Cunningham Facebook: Parish of Iniskeel Please note that Glenties and Fintown Church webcams are live at all times. Recordings take place for all liturgies unless r equested otherwise. CCTV is operational in Glenties and Fintown churches. NOTICES FOR PARISH NEWSLETTER TO BE RECEIVED BY 5pm ON THUR SDAY BY EMAIL TO parishofiniskeel@gmail.com OR IN WRITING TO THE PAROCHIAL HOUSE. ITEMS FOR THE NEWSLETTER MAY BE EDITED OR OMITTED DEPENDING ON SPACE AVAILABLE. PLEASE KEEP NOTICES TO A MINIMUM. St Connell’s Church, Glenties Webcam: www.churchservices.tv/glenties Saturday 1st August 6:00pm Angela Campbell R.I.P. Mill Road Thomas J McDyre R.I.P. Dr McCloskey Crescent 15th Anniversary Deceased McLoone & McDyre Families R.I.P., Maas John Hegarty R.I.P. Meenalargan, 3rd Anniversary Fr Paul Gallagher R.I.P. 10th Anniversary Sunday 2nd August 11:00am Deceased Boyle Family R.I.P. Letterilly & Cousan Michael Boyle R.I.P. England & Cousan Mark McGuinness R.I.P. Ard Patrick Veronica Gallagher R.I.P. Dibbin & Donegal Town 2nd Anniversary Tuesday 4th August 7:30pm Private Intention Wednesday 5th August 6:15pm 7:30pm Adoration (1 Hour) Thursday 6th August 9:30am Alice Kenny R.I.P. 60th Anniversary Friday 7th August 7:30pm Nellie McGuinness R.I.P. Main Street, 1st Anniversary Saturday 8th August 11:00am 6:00pm Albert Wai de R.I.P. Meenahalla & Lough giel Months Min d Mass Sunday 9th August 11:00am Breid McGill R.I.P. Gortnam ucklagh 2nd Anniversary Teach Pobail an Teaghlaigh Naofa, Éadan Fhionn Fraoich Sunday 2nd August 9:30r.n. 3:00i.n. Edeninfagh Graveyard Prayers & Blessing Sunday 9th August 9:30r.n. Neil Harkin R.I.P. Boltypatri ck, 30th Anniverary Sunday Collection Glenties € 1,925 Fintown €540 Edeninfagh €612 Thank yo u Teach Pobail Cholmcille Naofa, Baile na Finne Webcam: www.churchservices.tv/fintown Saturday 1st August 7:30i.n. Máire McLoone R.I.P. Na Cruacha Peadar & Brigid McGeehan R.I.P., Fintown & son -in-law John Errity R.I.P., Dublin Hugh Campbell R.I.P. Meenagoland Tuesday 4th August 6:00i.n. Saturday 8th August 7:30i.n. Donal & Mary Brennan R.I.P. Beaghmore & their daughter Máire R.I.P., Beaghmore & USA There will be no Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday 3rd August in Fintown. A sum of money was found in the Church grounds in Fintown. Contact 086 2560347 for more details. A sum of money was found in the Edeninfagh area. Contact 087 4330858 for more details . Coiste Forbartha Éadan Fhionn Fraoich Social Dance in Edeninfagh Hall F94 HT 2X on Friday 21st August 8.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. Music by James Mc Bride Refreshments served Raffle will take place Admission €10 Poultry and Car boot sale will be held in The Railway Inn’s car park in Fintown on Sunday 9th August 11am -3pm. Entry Fee for Sellers is €10 . Everyone is welcome Oiche Ceoil Tuesday 18th 8.30pm Music ians, dancers, singers and story tellers welcome . Donegal Dancers will also be attending on the night for a great display of Irish dancing . Refreshments served on the night. The Saint Vincent De Paul Summer Collection amounted to €957. Thank you for your generous contributions . Fr Gerard will visit the s ick and housebound in the Glenties area on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th August Beidh Club Bricfeasta agus Club larscoil ag oscailt i S.N Colmcille, Baile na Finne ar an 27ú Lúnasa. Osclóidh an Club Bricfeasta ón 8 r.n. agus an Club larscoil ón 2 go dtí a 6i.n, ó De Luain go dtí De hAoine. Tá seo oscailte do páistí ar bith at ag freastal ar bunscoil. Tá tuilleadh eolas le fáil ó Kiddlywinkscc@gmail.com . A Breakfast and Afterschools Club will open in Fintown National School from the 27th of August. The breakfast club will open at 8 a.m with the Afterschools club opening from 2pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday. This is open to all children who attend primary school. More information can be got by e-mailing Kiddlywinkscc@gmail.com Glenties Fitness Hub Friendly, supportive group fitness classes for adults of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your strength, fitness and overall wellbeing, there's a class to suit you. Located at Glenties Services, Narin Road. For more information, contact James on 085 840 1689 . Leabharlann Bhaile na Finne/ Fintown Library Tá Scéim Léitheoireachta na Leabharlainne “Réaltaí an tSamhraidh” faoi lán tseoil anois. Beidh Leabharlann Bhaile na Finne foscailte gach maidin Satharn 10.00rn -12.30in d’achan nduine óg ar mian leo páirt a ghlacadh ann. Féiríní beaga do pháistí nuair a léigheann siad leabhar. Donegal Library Service “Summer Stars” reading programme for young people is now in full swing. Fintown Library F94 X77V will be open each Saturday morning from 10.00am to 12.30pm for those who want to take part. Children will receive a reward for every book they borrow and read. All library services are free. Note Re: Baptisms normally take place at 2pm on Saturday. In order to bring cohesion, should a family book a Baptism of their child on a Saturday in any particular Church then all subsequent Baptisms on that day will take place in the same Church. TO BOOK A BAPTISM PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE ON 074 9551117 . PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THE CHILD’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ACCURATE DETAILS. There will be No Baptisms on Saturday 15th August Graveyard Prayers and Blessings • Sunday 2nd August, 3pm, Edeninfagh Graveyard • Wednesday 26th August, 6pm, Glenties Old Graveyard • Thursday 27th August, 6pm , Kilraine Graveyard (Latter two are Weather Permitting) As with last year, you are asked to bring a small bottle of holy water with you to sprinkle your own and possibly neighbouring graves during the ceremony. When removing old wreaths etc from graves, please bring home to dispose of. Do not dump over walls or hedges. Bingo every Tuesday night in the Market Hall. STARTING TIME OF 8.30PM. Snowball on 45 numbers or less, if not won €200 will be paid out. We appreciate your support Donegal Pro Life Church Gate Collection is on Saturday 15th/Sun day 16th Aug ust countywide. If you can help in taking up a collection it would be appreciated. Contact Margaret on . Pro Life monthly Witness /Gathering at Roundabout, Letterkenny Hospital, on Fri day 7th Aug ust from 1 :00 to 2 :00 pm. Contact: 087 3969890 or Email: glentiesvp@gmail.com Glenfin
Date Church Time Anniversaries/ Intention s Saturday 27th June Ardaghey 6:00pm Holy Mass Drimarone 7:30pm Cahal and Maire Cassidy Sunday 28th June Frosses 10:00am Tommie Burke Special Intention Mountcharles 11:30am John Meehan, Coolum Brian Monaghan Jr. Esther Dunleavy Willie Kane, Drimcoe and Kilburn Monday 29th June No Mass Tuesday 30th June Frosses 10:00am People of the Parish Mountcharles 1:00pm Wedding Wednesday 1st July No Mass Thursday 2nd July Drimarone 10:00am Holy Mass Friday 3rd July Mountcharles 3:00pm Adoration, Benediction and Confes sion Frosses 7:00pm Bernadette Gallagher Saturday 4th July Ardaghey 6:00pm Maura McHugh Mary Griffin Mary Agnes and Eddie Mulreany Maggie Josie Watters Drimarone 7:30pm Holy Mass Sunday 5th July Frosses 10:00am Holy Mass Mountcharles 11:30am Holy Mass EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesdays Frosses 10:30am –11:30am Thursdays Ardaghey 7:00pm – 8:00pm Fridays Mountcharles 3:00pm – 4:00pm Annual Cemetery Blessing 2026 Saturday 25th July Drimarone After 7:30pm Mass Sunday 26th July Ardaghey 3:00pm Sunday 2nd August Mountcharles After 11:30 am Mass Sunday 2nd August Cranny Road Frosses Graveyard 4:00pm 5:00pm Graveyard at the Church of the Sacred Heart Mountcharles : The grass cutting season has begun now, please do not place flowers or objects on the graves to facilitate the cutting of grass and ensure the health and safety of those involved. Thank you. Naomh Naille GAA & LGFA Club SLOTTO. https://member.clubspot.app/club/st -nauls -gaa/fundraisers Don’t forget to get your ticket for next week: Londis Mountcharles, Cassidy’s of Inver or from our online platform through St Naul's Club A pp. Thank you for your continued support and best of luck next week! We currently have a vacancy on our project for a Caretaker/General Maintenance position in Naomh Naille GAA & LGFA. If you or someone you may know are unemployed and have an interest in working in the local community, please contact Cieran Kelly on . Working hours are flexible and training courses are available. NOTICES FOR NEWSLETTER : Notices of community/non -commercial nature are always welcome for our newsletter. Email inverparish@gmail.com , deadline 12noon on Thursday. Niall Mor Community & Enterprise Centre - Killybegs are running the following courses; Driver CPC Safety Training Module 5 - Safetech Ltd Friday July 10th at 9.00am - 5.00pm Citizens Advice Service - Free Impartial Legal Advice Tuesday June 30th at 10.00am - 2.00pm Frosses COMHALTAS CEOLTOIRI EIREANN present an Oiche Gaelach (IRISH NIGHT ) Traditional Céilí & Oldtime Dancing in Frosses Hall with instructions provided on the night . Every Wednesday night during July and August . From: 9pm - 11.30pm . Admission: €10 - Supper Served . EVERYONE WELCOME SUPPORTING YOUR CHURCH Please consider making your contributions by online banking, standing order/direct debit when supporting your Church. Please include your name as the reference . Thank you for supporting your Church. Bank details for each Church as follows: Frosses : Inver Parish Account IBAN: IE75 BOFI 9048 3556 8662 33 Frosses Development Fund Account: IBAN IE92 DTCU 9921 3010 1932 56 (Building Fund) Ardaghey : St Nauls Ardaghey IBAN: IE79 BOFI 9048 3556 8661 61 Mountcharles : Mountcharles Church Account IBAN: IE08 BOFI 9048 3556 8660 81 Drimarone : Drimarone Church Account IBAN: IE22 BOFI 9048 3556 8662 17 Why Sunday Matters Our invitation to reflect on Sunday Mass is presented through the lens of Synodality - Communion, Participation, and Mission - reminding us that the Eucharist is not iust a personal encounter with Christ but also a communal experience that unites us all as the People of God. Mass is not just a personal act of devotion; it is a communal act of worship. We go to God together. The Sunday Mass is where the Church is most visibly alive, 'and where every member of the community plays an essential role. Each per son's participation is needed for the Church to truly live. 'We are deeply thankful to priests, ministers and all those who gather to celebrate Mass. Special gratitude goes to those involved in liturgical ministries, such as Ministers of the Word, of Holy Communion, Music Ministers, Sacristans, and Altar Servers. E ncouraging the return of young people as Altar Servers is especially important and should be actively supported by their families and parish. (Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference, Why Sunday Matters, 2025) THE ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY : Frosses and Inver Area : CONFIDENTIAL NUMBER 087 7020601 Mountcharles and Drimarone Area : CONFIDENTIAL NUMBER 086 1690524 CHURCH COLLECTIONS : Thank you for your support Ardaghey : €869 Mountcharles : €855 PLENARY INDULGENCE QUASQUICENTENNIAL [125TH ANNIVERSARY ], CATHEDRAL OF SAINTS EUNAN & COLUMBA , LETTERKENNY To mark the 125th Anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral of Saints Eunan and Columba, Letterkenny, the Holy See has granted a Plenary Indulgence under the usual conditions. It may be obtained as follows: The Plenary Indulgence may be obtained under the usual conditions by any of the faithful who, rightly disposed, participate in the liturgical life of the Cathedral with the intention of gaining the Indulgence, beginning with the Mass of Chrism on Holy Thur sday of this year and concluding with the feast of the Epiphany, 6th January 2027. The same Indulgence may be obtained by the sick and others who, unable to leave their homes, participate spiritually in the same liturgical services by electronic means. The Indulgence may be gained under the usual conditions by all who piously come on pilgrimage to the Cathedral in the aforementioned period with that purpose in mind. The same Indulgence is extended to those who wish to obtain it by spending at least one hour in Eucharistic Adoration at the St. Pius X Chapel of Perpetual Adoration in the grounds of the Cathedral. To obtain an indulgence , the usual conditions of detachment from all sin, Sacramental Confession, Holy Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the Pope must be met within 7 days. PA R O C H I A L HO U S E TEL. NO’S: Frosses: 074 9736006 | Ardaghey 074 9736007 Killymard: 074 9721929 | Donegal Town: 074 9721026 | Killybegs: 074 973 1013 Inver Community Centre Open Monday to Sunday Monday – Pilates by Physio Eireann 8pm – 9pm. Tuesday – Active Age 11am to 2pm, Keep Fit Classes 6.30pm to 8.30pm Wednesday – Strong Her by Physio Eireann – 10am to 11am, Line Dancing – 8pm-10pm Thursday – Keep Fit Classes 6.30pm to 8.30pm Please check the ICC Facebook page for up -to-date information: www.facebook.com/InverCommunityCentre . Contact the Centre direct if you would like to book an event or if you have any questions. Mobile - or Office - 074 9736166 . Alternatively, you can email: invercommunitycentre@gmail.com FR. RORY BRADY , PP, BALLYSHANNON , will celebrate his Silver Jubilee of Priesthood on Wednesday 1st July 2026. There will be Mass at 7 pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon F94 W282, with tea and refreshments served afterwards in the Pastoral Centre. BINGO in the Bluestack Centre , Drimarone F94 C9YN 074 9735564 –on Wednesday 1st July at 8:30pm €1950 in Prizes. Jackpot €950 on 48 numbers . Standup Bingo / Raffle. Welcome aboard! PARISH OF INVER Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th June 2026 ~ 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ Year A Fr Liam Boyle, PP, Parochial House, Frosses Tel: 074 9736006 – In case of emergency only ring 089 9712498 Email : inverparish@gmail.com Website: www.inverparish.com Human Life International Ireland : HLI Ireland 32 County Missions with relics of St Thérèse & The Holy Face. Sunday 5th July; St Mary's Hall, Buncrana, 2pm -4pm. Tuesday 7th July; The Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town, 6:30pm -8:30pm. Thursday 9th July; Mount Errigal Hotel Letterkenny, 7pm -9pm. Sandra's Run We are the organi sers (parents) of Sandra's Motorcycle Run and we are going through Inver to stop at Texaco Donegal on July 4th for lunch . Between 4 :30 to 5 pm we are going up Mountcharles bypass and down Mount charles Street, going down by the shore and coming out at Kelly’s Garage . We kindly ask people if they would hang tedd ies out to support us on our challenge as teddies and cuddly toys are a symbol of sick children , they can be put out a few days before the run . All donations from the run go to the Mater Hospital where Sandra passed away RIP and for Children's Health Foundation . Thank you. A defibrillator has been installed in the Football Club Rooms at Tymeen. Eircode F94 VW74 The defibrillator is registered with the ambulance service. THANK YOU I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who joined with me on Friday, 19th June, to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of my Ordination, and to all who travelled from various Parishes to mark this important occasion for me. Your presence was greatly appreciated. My heartfelt thanks to you all. Fr. James Sweeney FEAR NO ONE was the title of Bishop Barron's homily for last Sunday: tiny.cc/BRBFEAR . When our lives are committed to Jesus it helps us to be detached from the anxieties of life. Concern Church Gate C ollection for Inver, Killymard and Donegal Town Acknowledgement . We were delighted to receive €1,855.00 from your recent Collection. Your ongoing generosity helps us reach some of the most vulnerable and remote communities around the world. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to making a difference. The next Sunday Social in Dunkineely Community Centre will be on Sunday 28th June 2026 from 8pm to 10pm. Music by Martin Robinson – Glenside Country Adm €10 which includes refreshments. Leitir Corn Mill, Kilcar Echos at The Mill by Well of Urd Friday 3rd &10th July 7:30 -9:00 WhatsApp Car Boot Sale Saturday 1th July 10am -1pm text or Mountcharles Eucharistic Ministers for July : Bernie McIntyre and Marie Gallagher PRO-LIFE WITNESS takes place at the roundabout close to Letterkenny Hospital from 1 -2pm on Friday 3rd. Contact Fr Morty. RALLY FOR LIFE IN BELFAST this year on Saturday the 4th July. To book a seat on sponsored bus (Letterkenny 9am via Derry to Belfast) contact: M argaret on or Teresa on 086 2647235 or Brian on 087 2913186 MARY'S MEALS Fr Eamonn Kelly sponsored beard and head shave will take place at the Diamond, Donegal Town on Saturday 11 July from Noon to 4pm. Any support is greatly appreciated. €22 provides food for a child for a full school year. https://www.idonate.ie/event/frkellysbeardshavechallenge Inver WE EXTEND OUR DEEPES T SYMPATHY to the families of Liam Grant, Bridget Donnelly, & Leszek Klos who died recently. May they rest in peace. READERS for 15/16 August: 6.30pm; Maureen O’Donnell & Rosemarie Gildea. 9.30am; Tom Wherity & Kathleen Ferry. 11.30am; Colm Rafferty & Aisling McGee. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with the collections at the weekend Masses. If you are willing to help please leave your name in the sacristy after any Mass. A DAY OF HEALING AND PRAYER with Eddie Stones, Emmanuel House, Clonfert, Co. Galway, Saturday August 15th. Bus leaving Letterkenny. For more details: 086 3936547 . FUNDRAISING ANTIQUE FAIR at Letterkenny Community Centre, today, Sunday 9th August, 10.00am to 3.00pm. Admission €2. All admission proceeds going towards the Letterkenny Community Centre Development Fund. Everyone is welcome. DONEGAL DOWN SYNDROM E Church Gate Collection Sat 29th/Sun 30th August. If you are able to volunteer contact info@donegal.downsyndrome.ie or 085 787 0075 . RAPHOE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE, Saturday 15th August. Main celebrant: Bishop Niall Coll. Schedule: 2pm Outdoor stations of the Cross; 2.30pm anointing of the sick; 3.00pm Novena Mass. A bus will leave from the Irish Martyrs at 8.30am. Booking is essential. Spaces limited. To book, leave your name and number in the sacristy after any Mass. INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING : an overview of the evidence based sympto -thermal double check method of NFP for couples, healthcare professionals, teachers, counselors and others interested in learning about fertility appreciation and fertility care. 19th September, 10am -4pm at Ely House, Ely Place, Dublin D02 P028. Cost €50. To book a place please contact : deirdregleeson@medwise.ie / 045 854022 RSA’S CHECK IT FITS will be at Smyths Toys on Wed, 26 August. This service is quick, easy and free. We will advise on how to fix any problem, demonstrate how to fit the restraint correctly and answer any queries. We aim to put your minds at ease that your child’s car seat is safely and securely fitted in their car. Visit www.checkitfits.ie . LOUGH DERG : 3.Day Pilgrimages: Begin on any day of the week until Thurs13th August. Admission €85. Discounts available for Groups, Seniors & Students. One Day Retreats – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection: Aug18th, 2nd, 23rd (St Peregrine), 29th, 31st, Sept 5th (Pioneer Pilgrimage), 6th (Carlos Acutis), 9th & 12th (Vocations Monstrance), 15th, 19th (Divine Mercy Pilgrimage) and 20th. Admission €50. Group discounts available. Booking Essential. www.loughderg . Email. info@loughderg.org . Tel. . DONEGAL HALF MARATHO N Sun 30th Aug starting at 9.00am on Conwal Straight to Ballymacool, along Pearse Road, out Port Road, in Neil Blaney Road & Paddy Harte Road, onto Pearse Road, over Oldtown Bridge, along Crieve Road through New Mills, returning to Letterkenny along Main Churchill Road, finishing at Aura Leisure Complex. The initial loop of the town should be finished by 9.50am. Traffic management will be in place from 8.30am to 12.00pm around the town centre and Newmills/Conwal so plan for delays. DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE about what it means to be a son or daughter of God? How to live from that identity? How to come into deeper intimacy with God? How to effectively evangelise others? Do you want a deeper knowledge of Scripture & Church teaching? What it means to be priest, prophet & king in Christ Jesus? How to do the greater works that Jesus said believers would do? Then this COURSE is for you. Beginning in September until end of May on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 9.00pm at All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. For more information on the course or to register go to https://encounterschool.org/donegal/ or email donegal@encounterschool.org . OFFICE CLOSED from Monday 10th to Thursday 13th August inclusive. Church of the Irish Martyrs Fr Ciaran Harkin P.P./Fr Dominic Thoomkuzhy C.C. Ballyraine, Letterkenny. 074 91 27600 ; irishmartyrschurch@gmail.com Newsletter 09 August 2026 MASS TIMES 8th August Saturday Vigil Mass 9.30am 6.30pm Padraig McGinty RIP Brendan O ’Donnell RIP, Kathleen Blake RIP 9th August Sunday 9.30am 11.30am 5.00pm For the intentions of all parishioners Billy Black RIP Mass for Syro Malabar Community 10th August Monday 9.30am For all the sick of the Parish 1th August Tuesday 9.30am Holy Souls in Purgatory 12th August Wednesday 9.30am Margaret & Charlie Gallen RIP 13th August Thursday 9.30am Private Intention 14th August Friday 9.30am Andy, Liz & Noelle Crumlish RIP 15th August Saturday Vigil Mass 9.30am 6.30pm Mary & Fred Bell RIP Margaret Ryan RIP 16th August Sunday 9.30am 11.30am 5.00pm For the intentions of all parishioners Michael Cullen RIP, 1st anniversary Mass for Syro Malabar Community If you wish to donate to the Church online, you can do so by scanning the QR Code to the left and following the Instructions on the online form. Thank you.
M ass Times Saturday 8th 6pm Joe McGinley, Towney & Dublin – Anniversary Sunday 9th 11am Monday 10th NO MASS Tuesday 1th 10am Wednesda y 12th 10am John & Agnes Cunningham, Bavin – Anniversaries Thursday 13th 10am Friday 14th 10am Saturday 15th 6pm Siobhan McBrearty – First Anniversary Denis & Theresa McBrearty – Anniversaries Patrick & Mary Kane – Anniversaries Mary B & Michael McCloskey – Anniversaries Sunday 16th 11am St Carthas Church, Kilcar Fr Willie Peoples P.P 074 9738007 / 087 7449461 stcarthaschurch@gmail.com Sunday 9th August 2026 Live Streaming: www.mcn.live St Peregrine A blessing with the relic of St Peregrine can be obtained after Mass every Friday at 10am. This kindly Saint, born in Italy in 1260, is the Patron Saint of cancer patients. Parish Collection - € 1855 We Remember: Recently Deceased – Nora Shovlin, Bavin Mabel Byrne, Coguish Bríd Byrne, Sheltered Houses Suaimhneas Síoraí Scéim Fostaíochta Pobail / Community Employment Scheme Tá folúntais ar an Scéim fá láthair i nGleann agus Cill Chartha. There are vacancies on the CE Scheme in Glencolmcille and Kilcar To check eligibility, please contact James at 087 6788188 Áislann Chill Chartha Friday 1th September Onoir & Friday 25th September Frankie Gavan & Catherine Mc Hugh. All tickets available at reception. Enrolment for our winter classes are now being taken for: adult & children ’s art 🎨, knitting & crochet, photography, computer & accounts & Irish classes for all levels (these classes are subject to numbers) A History of Textiles (Scéal na dTeicstílí) is now available at Áislann Chill Chartha reception! This beautifully crafted book explores the rich textile heritage of all our local parishes. Overseas postage available —pop in or contact us to order. For all info call 074 9738376 or message our media pages. Áislann Golf Classic Friday 14th August 2026. Bundoran Golf Club. To register a team (teams of 4) & to book a tee time contact: Contact Matthew. 071 9841302 Aislann Thomas 074 9738376 E: eolas@aislann.ie Patrick 087 2506443 Confessions will be heard after all Masses during the week Eddie Stones A Day of Healing & Prayer will take place with Eddie Stone in the House of Prayer on Saturday August 15th. A bus will leave Letterkenny collecting people in Ballybofey & Donegal Town too. A priest will accompany the group. For more details, please call: 086 3936547 Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday from 10.30am – 3.30pm Kilcar St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, Killybegs Parish Office, Killybegs, Co. Donegal, F94 CY56 Tel: +353 (0)74 9731013 Parish Secretary : Ann O’Donnell ( Office Open: Mon to Fri. 9.45am to 2.45pm) Email : info@killybegsparish.com Website : killybegsparish.com Parish Priest: Fr. Colm Ó Gallchóir : Tel: 074 9731013 Masses and Services: Live streaming www.mcn.live (link on website) Pray for: Stevie McSharry, Fintra, whose Funeral Mass is in Bruckless on Sunday 11am; Damien McGuinness, Church Rd, whose funeral took place on Wednesday; Nora O’Donnell (mother of John Daffy O ’Donnell) whose Funeral Mass is in Glenties Sunday 1pm; Nora Shovlin, (née McBrearty) whose funeral took place in Kilcar on Friday. Michael Conaghan , Ballyfermot, Dublin & Calhame, Donegal, whose funeral is in Dublin on Saturday. Pray for those whose anniversaries occur: Denis Hanlon. Suaimhneas Síoraí . Congratulations and Best Wishes to Sara O’Donnell & Daniel McShane on their recent marriage. Best Wishes to Killybegs Summer Festival: this weekend 7th, 8th & 9th August. Liturgy of the Word for Children Resumes Sunday 23rd August 11am Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady Saturday 15th August: Mass at 10am in the Church Parish Choir Practice Monday 7.15pm Sunday Collection 2nd August €1,050.00 Maintenance Fund 2nd August €1,240.00 Thank you for your ongoing generosity. Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself. Final Hymn: Canticle of the Sun The heavens are telling the glory of God, And all creation is shouting for joy. Come, dance in the forest, Come, play in the field, and sing - Sing to the glory of the Lord. Sing to the sun, the bringer of day, He carries the light of the Lord in his rays. The moon and the stars who light up the way Unto your throne. (Chorus) Praise to the wind, that blows through the trees. The seas mighty storms, the gentlest breeze. They blow where they will, They blow where they please - To please the Lord. (Chorus) Lough Derg August & September 2026: See Church noticeboard for timetable. www.loughderg.org National Novena to Our Lady of Knock 13th - 21st August 2026 See church noticeboard for full details. Áislann Chill Chartha: Enrolment for Winter classes now being taken. A History of Textiles available at reception. Fridays: 1th Sept Onoir, 25th Sept Frankie Gavan & Catherine Mc Hugh. eolas@aislann.ie Killybegs Cruise Schedule 2026 Date Ship Arrive/Depart Passengers 08 Aug Insignia 10am / 6pm 803 12 Aug Star Legend 8am / 3pm 312 14 Aug Azamara Quest 9am / 8pm 781 15 Aug Seabourn Ovation 8am / 5pm 638 Gluten -free Communion is available at all Masses. To avoid cross contamination, those taking gluten -free hosts may help themselves from the small pyx. Mass at Croaghlin Mass Rock Friday 14th August at 7.00pm. Complimentary bus departing from the Chapel Car Park at 6.30pm. Adoration in the Church 7pm - 8pm. Sunday 9th August 2026: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A Weekday Readings: Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Weekday 2 Masses will be relayed on the webcamera: go to killybegsparish.com for a link to Online Services or mcn.live Saturday 8th August : 07.00pm - Mary Furey (1st Anniversary) Donal O’Donnell (3rd Anniversary) Tommy Hegarty (3rd Anniversary) Willie Tully (3rd Anniversary) John Joe Dowd (4th Anniversary) John Paul & Agatha McGuinness (Anniversaries) Sunday 9th August: 09.00am - Dermot & Lena O ’Callaghan & deceased members 11.00am - Kathleen Mangan & Anthony & Alice Griffith (Anniversaries) Monday 10th August: 10.00am - Kathleen & John Briordy (Anniversaries) Tuesday 1th August: 10.00am - Kevin McBrearty (8th Anniversary) Thursday 13th August: 10.00am - Special Birthday Intention Friday 14th August: 07.00pm - Mass at Croaghlin Mass Rock Saturday 15th August: 10.00am - Feast of the Assumption of Mary Susan Conaghan (16th Anniversary) 07.00pm - Noel McGing (3rd Anniversary) John McCloskey (Anniversary) Sunday 16th August: 09.00am - Willie & Bridie Hegarty, Frank Hegarty, Kieran Hegarty & Anna Marie Murphy (Anniversaries) 11.00am - Eamonn Curran (Anniversary) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday 11.00am - 7.00pm Day of Prayer & Healing with Eddie Stone in Emmanuel House, Clonfert, Saturday 15th August. Ring for Info: 086 3936547 If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will not find it anywhere else. Adoration in the Adoration Room every Wednesday evening 6 -7pm. All welcome. Cursillo Friendship Night in Donegal Town Wednesday 12th August 7:30pm in Church of Ireland Hall. All Cursillo members very welcome. Entrance Hymn: Holy Mary Full of Grace When creation was begun God has chosen you to be Mother of his blessed Son, Holy Mary, full of grace. Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria. When creation was restored You were there beside the Lord Whom you cherished and adored, Holy Mary, full of grace. Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria. Praise the Father and the Son And the Spirit, three in one, As it was when time begun, Now and evermore, Amen. Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria. Mary's Meals wish to thank all who donated to their recent collection. Your generosity is very much appreciated St. Vincent de Paul Contact No. 087 3507727
Sunday 5th July Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr Stephen Gorman PP. Parochial House, Rathmullan 074 9158156 / 083 3552428 Email: pprathmullan@gmail.com Fr Raymond Mc Quarrie CC. Parochial House, Milford 074 9153236 / 087 3647920 Email: milfordkerrykeel@gmail.com Parish Website: www.milfordrathmullanparishes.ie St Mary’s Church, Glenvar Saturday 4th July at 5:45pm Missa Pro Populo Saturday 1th July at 5:45pm Vigil Mass Rathmullan, Milford, Glenvar, Oughterlin & Kerrykeel Parish Deadline for Newsletter Notices: Please email or phone before 10am on Thursday. St Peter’s Church, Milford Webcam: www.churchservices.tv/milford Saturday 4th July at 6:00pm Des Mc Ginley 1st Anniversary Mass Sunday 5th July at 11:00am James & Seamus Mc Paul Anniversary Mass Thursday 9th July at 10:00am Morning Mass Friday 10th July at 10:00am Eddie Shiels Anniversary Mass Saturday 1th July at 6:00pm Frank Meehan Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th July at 11:00am Nora & Tony Conaghan Anniversary Mass Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerrykeel Sunday 5th July at 9:30am Billy Gillespie Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th July at 9:30am Sunday Mass KILLYGARVAN & TULLYF ERN PARISH RATHMULLAN - MILFORD - OUGHTERLIN - KERRYKEEL - GLENVAR F92 E772 F92 YV27 F92 A432 F92 R8P7 F92 D897 Weekly Collections Rathmullan & Oughterlin: €1,980 St Mary’s Glenvar: €750 St Peter’s, Milford: €1,490 Our Lady of Lourdes, Kerrykeel: €265 Thank you for your generosity and continued support. St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin Saturday 4th July at 6:00pm Fr Neil Loughrey 40th Anniversary of Priesthood Sunday 5th July at 11:00am Hugh & Margaret Gallagher Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th July at 11:00am Sunday Mass Annual Graveyard Masses 2026 Glenvar Graveyard: Saturday 18th July at 5pm. Rathmullan Graveyard: Sunday 19th July at 3pm. There will also be a Graveyard Service in Killygarvan Graveyard on Sunday 19th July at 5pm. Tully Graveyard: Sunday 26th July at 1pm. Milford Graveyard: Sunday 2nd August at 3pm. Please bring your own bottle of water with you to the Graveyard Masses, for the Blessing of Graves. This water will be Blessed during the Mass. Recently Deceased Josephine Mc Ginley, Tirhomin, Milford whose Funeral Mass took place in St Peter’s Church, Milford on Tuesday. Lily Coyle, Fanad. Mother of Paddy Coyle, Kilmacrenan Rd, Milford. Anniversaries: Maggie Doherty, Johnny & Nellie Birney, Charlie & Grace Mc Gettigan & Rose Mc Collum. Eternal Rest Grant unto them O Lord St Vincent de Paul: Rathmullan: 087 6982822 Milford: 086 0611040 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament St Peter’s Church, Milford: Thursdays 10am —10pm Directed Holy Hour takes place on the second Thursday of every month from 9pm -10pm. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerrykeel: Wednesday 10am - 12 Noon St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan Webcam: www.mcn.live/rathmullan Saturday 4th July at 7:15pm Martin Mulroe Anniversary Mass Sunday 5th July at 9:00am Patrick Doherty 1st Anniversary Mass Monday 6th July at 7:00pm Evening Mass Tuesday 7th July at 10:00am Morning Mass Wednesday 8th July NO MASS TODAY Thursday 9th July at 7:00pm Special Intention Mass Friday 10th July at 7:00pm Maureen Brennan Anniversary Mass Saturday 1th July at 7:15pm Sandra Sheridan Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th July at 9:00am Missa Pro Populo In Case of Emergency Fr Raymond is away this week. In the case of an emergency, please contact Fr Stephen in The Parochial House, Rathmullan on 074 9158156 . Keep our Graveyards Clean While everyone is working hard to have the Graveyards looking good at all times it would be appreciated if a special effort would be made to have them looking well for the Annual Graveyard Masses in the Parish which will take place in the next few weeks. Could everyone please ensure that they remove used wreaths and flowers from the graveyard and dispose of them at home. Thank you for your co -operation. Medjugorje Holy Rosary You are invited to join in praying the Holy Rosary in honour of Our Lady of Medjugorje on Tuesday 7th July at 7:00pm in the Oratory of St Peter's Church, Milford. We will have a cuppa afterwards and all are most welcome. Miraculous Medal Sister Claire Sweeney will join us for Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan, on Monday, 13th July at 7.00pm. Sister Claire will give a talk on the Miraculous Medal and will also distribute Miraculous Medals to those present. All welcome. Milford Events Coffee Morning Milford Events Committee will hold a Coffee Morning in The Gallowglass Centre, Milford on Sunday 5th July at 11:30am. All welcome. Milford Care of the Aged Annual Summer Trip to Ardara. Triona’s tweed with a guided tour, tea and scones at Nesbit Arms Hotel, Fintown Railway Trip and finishing at Biddy’s of Barnes for dinner. Bus leaving Milford at 10am from The Council Offices on Saturday the 25th of July and back in Milford for 6pm. Please contact Brídín on 086 -8283153 or Helen on 086 -894 2533 to reserve a place. Cost is €30. Look forward to seeing you all on the 25th of July. The Cursillo Movement Dear Parishioner, The Cursillo Movement invites you to join them for a sponsored trip to Knock on Sunday 19th July, (to coincide with arrival of the National Cursillo Walkers to the Shrine.) A bus will leave the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny at 7.30am on Sun 19th July, the cost of the bus is €10 per person. Bring a packed lunch, tea/coffee will be available in the St John's Centre. For further details & to book a place please contact Pat Slattery on 087 937 4001 by Friday 10th July at the latest. Youth 2000 Summer Festival 13th–16th August Calling all young people aged 16 –35! Join us at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. This is a donation -only event, with free buses available across the country and all meals included. Expect inspiring talks and workshops, Youth Mass, music, prayer, and plenty of opportunities to chill out and meet other young Catholics. Whether you are new to the faith or looking to be refreshed, all are welcome. To register or find out more, visit youth2000.ie or follow @Youth2000Ireland. ALONE Volunteers ALONE are seeking Visitation Support & Befriending Volunteers in our area as there has been a growing appeal from older people in Donegal in general. If you would like more information, feel free to get in touch with Diane Wood your Local Volunteer Support Officer on .
WEBSITE parishofraphoe.ie EMAIL: raphoeparish@gmail.com Fr Kelly: 087 9077985 Office Phone Sunday 19 July 2026 RAPHOE PARISH NEWSLETTER St. Eunan ’s Church, Raphoe St. Patrick ’s Church, Drumkeen St. Mary ’s Church, Convoy Monday 20 July Raphoe: 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. Raphoe: 9am: Mass Convoy: 2pm: Rosary Raphoe: 7pm: Holy Hour on Divine Mercy Raphoe: 8pm Holy Hour for Mary's Meals Tuesday Raphoe: 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. Drumkeen: 9am: Mass Drumkeen: Adoration Noon – 9pm Wednesday 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. Convoy: 9am: Mass Raphoe: 9.30am - 8pm: Adoration Thursday Raphoe: 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. Raphoe: 9am: Mass (Barry and Kathleen Power RIP) Convoy: Noon – 6pm: Adoration Convoy: Parochial House: 8pm: Legion of Mary Friday: Raphoe: 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. Convoy: 9am: Mass Saturday Raphoe: 8am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. Convoy: 9.30am: Prayer Time in the Divine Mercy Alcove. Chaplet, Morning Prayer, etc All welcome for part of it or all of it. Convoy: Noon: Baptism Convoy: 6pm: Mass Drumkeen: 7.30pm: Mass (Brendan and Bridie 50th Wedding Anniversary), (John Reid, Colm Bonner RIP) After Mass: Confessions Sunday: Raphoe: 8am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. Convoy: 9.30am: Mass Raphoe: 11am: Mass Convoy: 12.15pm: Baptism Drumkeen: 1.30pm: Latin Mass The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time focuses on God ’s patience, mercy, and the growth of His kingdom. The readings show how God gives people time to change and how His kingdom grows in unexpected ways. Let us pray the following prayer this week: Lord Jesus, plant your Word in our hearts and make it fruitful in our lives. Keep us free from sin and make us a fertile place where your love can grow. Let the Word which you have planted in our hearts not return to you void, but may it provide a rich harvest, a hundred, or fifty, or thirty -fold. Amen
Raphoe https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jmslbrliw1BTtdrxHbqpUbhQEf6wXHy5/view What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other? Anytime we step out boldly to make changes, we take a chance that we might fail. But the only way to get better is to try. NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE will take place at Knock Shrine on Sunday 26 July celebrating the sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. For many Grandparents and elderly people, this pilgrimage is one of the most important and joyful days of the year – a day when they feel honoured, remembered, loved and welcomed. The National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick ‘REEK SUNDAY ’ takes place on Sunday 26 July. This pilgrimage has been carried out uninterrupted for over 1500 years. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available on the mountain from 7.30am and will conclude at 2.00pm. The first Mass on the summit will be celebrated at 8.00am and every half hour after that until the final Mass of the day at 2.00pm. Find full event schedules and safety advisories directly on the Westport Parish website or check updates via the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. Are you feeling overwhelmed, have a query or simply want to discuss your caring role? Family Carers Ireland are running support clinics remotely every Tuesday for the months of July and August. These clinics offer you a space and time talk over the phone in the comfort of your own home. To Book Call/text or email Donegalcs@familycarers.ie CONSECRATE YOURSELF TO THE EUCHARIST ON THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF KNOCK: Human Life International Ireland will be leading a 33 Day Consecration to the Eucharist online with videos uploaded each day. Starting: 19th July - 20th August, on the HLI Ireland YouTube Channel. You can participate by watching the videos, or get the book “How to Be His ” by Fr. Jesse Maingot OP online at https:// blackwells.co.uk The Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 15th of August 2026. The main celebrant is Bishop Niall Coll. For parishioners who cannot join the pilgrimage in person, all the Masses and talks of the Annual Knock Novena will be livestreamed on the Knock Shrine website or on YouTube: https:// www.youtube.com/@KnockShrineCeremonies/featured Encounter School of Ministry Donegal is launching in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham in September. This course draws from the richness of our Catholic heritage as we seek to teach, equip, and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their spheres of influence. If you would like to know more, we are hosting a Zoom Q&A session on Thursday 6th August from 8 - 9pm. If you wish to attend this session, please email donegal@encounterschool.org . You can also get more information on the course at www.encounterschool.org YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL: 13th - 16th August. Calling all young people aged 16–35! Join the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. This is a donation -only event, with free buses available across the country and all meals included. Expect inspiring talks and workshops, Youth Mass, music, prayer, and plenty of opportunities to chill out and meet other young Catholics. Whether you are new to the faith or looking to be refreshed, all are welcome. To register or to find out more please visit: youth2000.ie or follow @Youth2000Ireland. The Lough Derg Three -Day Pilgrimage runs until 15 August. Booking is advised. The one -day retreats and guided Pilgrim Path experience has the following dates available in August: 18, 22, 23, 29 and 31; and in September: 5, 6, 9, 12, 15, 19, and 20. Booking is essential. All of us are invited to consider going to Lough Derg this summer. www.loughderg.org , email info@loughderg.org or telephone 0(0353) 71 9861518. We are always on the lookout for interesting articles for the newsletter. If you have one you might like to share it. If you would like a notice in the newsletter, please email the notice to raphoeparish@gmail.com Mass Times Intentions for this Week Day St. Agatha’s St. Patrick’s Intention Saturday 27th June 6.00 pm Doreen Browne Months Mind Sunday 28th 13TH Sunday in Ordinary Time/A 10.00 am William Kerrigan Kathleen Forde Peter, Barry & Patrick Thomas Mary Mullin Mary Mc Cormack Months Mind Anniversary Anniversaries Anniversary 11: 30 am Sean Griffin Teresa Mc Connon Nora Mullin Betty Quinlan Anniversaries Monday 29th Tuesday 30th 10.00 am Intention Wednesday 1st July 10.00 am Intention Thursday 2nd 10.00 am Spencer Sherwin 1st Anniversary 12 noon Stephen Mc Girr Funeral Mass Friday 3rd 10.00 am Intention Saturday 4th 6.00 pm Sr. Magdalene Moore 1st Anniversary Sunday 5th 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time/A 11: 30 am Mary Doherty Anniversary 1.00pm Graveyard Mass & Blessing Parish Priest Fr. James Gillespie, P. P. Parochial House, Upper Main St., Donegal Town, Co. Donegal F94 D8X0 Phone: 074 97 21026 Email : ppdonegal@gmail.com Parish Office Parish Centre, Upper Main St., Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. F94 EWR4 Phone: 074 97 21026 / 97 40461 stpatricksparishcentre@gmail.com Opening Times : Mon ., Tues., Thurs . & Friday 9: 30 am – 2: 30 pm Parish Bookings To book a baptism, wedding or to book the Parish Centre itself, please contact the Parish Office Baptism s Baptisms take place in St. Patrick’s on the 1st & 3rd weekends and in St. Agatha’s Church on the 2nd & 4th weekends of each month . Baptisms are held on Saturdays at 4: 00 pm or Sundays at 1 : 00 pm. Baptismal Preparation course takes place in the Parish Centre on the last Tuesday of each month for all families requiring their child to be bapti sed. Weddings Please allow at least four month’s notice for weddings in the parish. Please see our website for further information on parish weddings . Please submit items for the Newsletter to the parish office no later than 12 noon on Thursday’s, by phone, email or dropping in a note. St. Agatha’s Church, Clar St. Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday’s St. Agatha’s Church Adoration 3pm – 6pm Thursday’s: St. Patrick’s Church 10.00 am – 7.00 pm Confession Upon request or after any Mass. All Masses in both Churches are broadcast live on our parish website or on www.mcn live and follow the links. Sunday 28th June 2026 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time/A We remember and pray for those who have died .Stephen Mc Girr Wales & Donegal who died recently and whose funeral will take place on Thursday 2nd July at 12 noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town with burial afterwards in Clar.
"Rally For Life In Belfast this year on Saturday the 4th July. To book a seat on sponsored bus contact: Mgt. on or Teresa on or Brian on 087 2913186 . HLI Ireland 32 County Missions with relics of St Thérèse & The Holy Face . Sunday 5th July; St Mary's Hall, Buncrana, 2pm -4pm. Tuesday 7th July; The Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town, 6:30pm -8:30pm. Thursday 9th July; Mount Errigal Hotel Letterkenny, 7pm -9pm . The events comprise recitation of the rosary, a reminder of the mission of laity through Gospel and the Catechism, as well as information on the work of Human Life International Ireland, sponsoring seminarians to priesthood in Tanzania (13 ordinations takin g place this Summer), helping women in crisis pregnancy situations (630 babies lives saved so far), Holy Face devotion, and promoting the authentic teachings of the Catholic faith, working for an Ireland where God is First, Life is Sacred and the Family is Cherished. Feedback for the nights has been excellent and some clergy have attended the events including Bishop Cullinan in Waterford and Lismore. Vocations Monstrance (Blessed by Pope Leo) in the Diocese of Raphoe from 21st to 4th July The “Vocations Monstrance” is part of the Church’s ongoing commitment to promote and foster vocations to the priesthood and to religious life. The monstrance will be in various churches in the Diocese to encourage prayer for vocations and to deepen young p eople’s awareness of God’s call in their lives. Through prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, we ask the Lord to raise up generous and joyful servants for His Church. Vocations are born in prayer, sustained by prayer, and strengthened through prayer. Any pa rish wishing to have the “Vocations Monstrance” during these 2 weeks, please contact Fr Rory Brady at vocations@raphoediocese.ie . Thank you I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who joined with me on Friday, 19th June, to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of my Ordination, and to all who travelled from various Parishes to mark this important occasion for me. Your presence was grea tly appreciated. My heartfelt thanks to you all. Fr. James Sweeney Thank You - The Organizing Committee would like to extend their sincere thanks to Bishop Niall Coll and all the Priests in the Diocese who joined with us to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Ordination of Fr. James Sweeney PP, in St. Mary's Church, Killymard. Your presence was greatly appreciated, and we hope you enjoyed the evening. Thank You I received so many expressions of congratulations for the Diamond Jubilee of my Ordination as a Priest. I thank you sincerely for your prayers and good wishes. As I look back on sixty years as a priest, I can only praise the Lord for his goodness and fidelity. To you all who helped me in any way I express my sincere gratitude. I remembered you all and your intentions at Masses in Lourdes and at the Grotto. With renewed thanks and gratitude to one and all, With my blessing + Philip Boyce o.c.d Collection for Peter’s Pence on June 28 – the Sunday before the liturgical feast of Saints Peter and Paul – the traditional Peter’s Pence collection takes place. This is a concrete way to support the Holy Father in his mission of service to the universal Church. Donating to Peter’s Pence is a concrete gesture of communion with the Holy Father and of solidarity with his mission to bring the Gospel throughout the world. Youth Pilgrimage to Medjugorge This pilgrimage for teenagers (15 – 18 year olds) will take place on 5th – 12th August 2026. Cost €500 Euro pp. Limited number of places are still available if interested. Also 2 Free tickets will be made available from Donegal Town Parish for a limited period. For further information please contact Keith Kelly ASAP. 087 7851282 , or email youthministry@raphoediocese.ie Organised by Marian Pilgrimages. Mary's Meals Are delighted, in fact thrilled, to announce that Fr Eamonn Kelly is getting rid of the beard in a sponsored beard and head shave. It will take place at the Diamond, Donegal Town on Saturday 11 July from Noon to 4pm. Mary's Meals are presently feeding 3,060 ,011 Children every day in school and €22 provides food for a child for a full school year. Any support is greatly appreciated. Community Employment We have vacancies at our local Church for a general maintenance/Caretaker position. 19.5 hrs weekly, flexible hours. If you are unemployed and interested, please contact Lourdes Pilgrimage 14 September 2026 Accompanied by Spiritual Director Fr. James Gillespie. Group Organisers: Fran Mc Donagh & Tina Martin. 5 nights €995 per person sharing. For info. and bookings, please contact: Fran Mc Donagh: 087 -667 or Tina Martin: 087 -696 3094 Memorial Walk There will be a Memorial Walk in memory of Amanda Mc Grory taking place on Sun 28th June at 12.30pm. Leaving from the Parish Centre, Donegal Town in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Draw will take place on the day. All donations welcome. Refreshments after the walk in Parish Centre. Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage Celebrating the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly at Knock Shrine on Sunday 26th of July 2026 . A Day of Grace and Blessing for the whole family as we honour grandparents and the elderly. All are welcome. Anointing - 2.30pm Mass – 3.00pm Rosary Procession (Weather Permitting) Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin, Primate of All Ireland. Music : Una Nolan & Choirs. Guest Soloist Dana Rosemary Scallon . Visit our website for resources: www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org . St Agatha’s Church Mass Sunday 5th July Please note there will be no 10am Mass on Sunday 5th July as the Graveyard Mass & Blessing will take place at 1pm. Graveyard Mass & Blessing Will take place at St. Agatha’s Graveyard in Clar on Sunday July 5th at 1pm. Graveyard - Cleaning In preparation for the Graveyard Mass, when tidying graves, we would ask you to please remove old wreaths, etc. from the graveyard and bring them home for disposal. Please do not dump anything in the graveyard or in adjacent properties. Thank you. Knock Shrine Diocesan Pilgrimage The Raphoe Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday the 15th August. The Parish is hoping to organise a bus to go from Donegal Town and Clar for the day. If you are interested in going, please contact Sean asap on 087 3233612 , to prebook. "Don Pro Life monthly Vigil/Gathering - at Hospital Roundabout, Letterkenny on Friday the 3rd July from 1.00pm -2 00 pm. Support welcome." Sunday Collections – Sunda y21st June St. Patrick’s Church: €1,530 St. Agatha’s Church: €1,260 You can also use your card or phone to ‘ Tap to Donate ’ in Donegal Church, to make your contributions and donations to St. Patrick’s Church . Notices A Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary time ST.CRONA’S DUNGLOE SAT 8th AUG . 6.30PM Bella & Willie Sweeney, Cloughwilly Mary & Aloysuis Bonner, Wedding ann SUN 9th AUG . 19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 11AM John Carr, Fairhill, Mary Carr Tangavane & Deceased members of the Carr Family MON 10th AUG . ST. LAWRENCE, DEA CON & MARTYR 10AM Kathleen Hanlon, Cloughwally WED 12th AUG . 10AM THU 13th AUG . 10AM Margaret Mary Sheridan, Evelyn & Jack Sheridan, Fairhill & Kevin Sheridan FRI 14th AUG . THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BVM VIGIL 7PM Fr. Jimmy Shiels SAT 15th AUG . 11AM 6.30PM THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Margaret McDonagh 1st Anniversary SUN 16th AUG . 20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 11AM CONFESSIONS every Saturday in St Crona’s @ 5:30pm CONFESSIONS every Saturday in Leitir @ 6.30pm CONFESSIONS every Sunday in Doochary @ 11.00am EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every Monday in St Crona’s 10.30am – 8pm @ St Crona’s THE APOSTOLATE OF SANCTIFICATION group meets every Tuesday @ 3 pm in St Crona’s to pray for our bishops and priests . You are very welcome to join them in person for adoration and prayer or join in the live stream event on our Church services TV channel. A DAY OF HEALING AND PRAYER will take place with Eddie Stone in the House of Prayer on Saturday August 15th. A bus will leave Letterkenny collecting people in Ballybofey and Donegal Town too. A priest will accompany the group. For more details: 086 3936547 PARISH NOTICES: St Vincent de Paul Local Branch Tel: 086 038 9322 To view Masses & Liturgies online please go to our Church Services website: www.churchservices.tv/dungloe Tel: 01 607 7150 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE – 12 NOON THURSDAY SUNDAY COLLECTION: €3560 LEITIR GRAVEYARD COLLECTION - €2030 RAPHOE DIOCESE NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK Saturday 15th August 2026. Pilgrimage Programme – 2.00pm – Outdoor Rosary. 2.30PM – Anointing of the sick in Knock Basilica. 3pm – Concelebrated Mass in Knock Basilica followed by Eucharistic Blessing and outdoor Rosary. DONEGAL PRO LIFE CHURCH GATE COLLECTION is on Sat 15th/Sun 16th Aug countywide. If you can help in taking up a collection it would be appreciated. Contact Margaret on . Míle Buíochas. Also, a reminder of the Pro -Life monthly Witness/Gathering at Roundabout, Letterkenny Hospital, on Fri. 7th Aug. from 1 - 2 00 pm. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER IRELAND invites married couples to a residential Weekend from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October 2026 at the “Focolare Centre” "Curryhills", Prosperous, Co. Kildare. Step away from daily distractions to deepen your communication, renew your love, and rediscover the joy of your marriage. www.marriageencounter.ie DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE about what it means to be a son or daughter of God? How to live from that identity? How to come into deeper intimacy with God? How to effectively evangelise others? Do you want a deeper knowledge of Scripture & Church teaching? What it means to be priest, prophet & king in Christ Jesus? How to do the greater works that Jesus said believers would do? Then this course is for you. Beginning in September until the end of May on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 9.00pm at All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. For more information on the course or to register go to https://encounterschool.org/donegal/ or email donegal@encounterschool.org TABLE QUIZ in Viking House Hotel on Wednesday 12th August 9.30 pm. Proceeds in aid of Piermont House, Dungloe. IF ANYONE in the Dungloe areas would like a house visit Fr Pat will visit on Friday 21st August phone or text your name & Eircode to the numbers listed above. Administrator & Director of Music: Lisa Philbin (087) 123 9354 Newsletter: Maureen Mc Cahill (087) 673 7821 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ST. CRONA’S CHURCH, CHAPEL ROAD, DUNGLOE, CO.DONEGAL, F94 W2P2 …………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. NINE TEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
DUNGLOE -MEENACROSS -LEITIR -DOOCHARY Fr. Pat Ward P.P 074 95 21008 086 230 0620 Email: office@templecroneparish.ie WE CONGRATULATE Brendan & Aoife Parsons and welcome to the Parish Family Haille Sophia who baptised in St Bridget’s at the weekend WE ALSO CONGRATUATE James & E leanor Ashcroft and welcome to the Parish Family bab y Xander John James , below, who was baptised in St Crona’s BEST WISHES TO THE MAGHERY BAND who are taking part in the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in Belfast this weekend. We wish them safe travels and the very best of luck from all in the Parish of Templecrone. EMPOWER CUMASÚ PROGRAMME - applications are now open. Are you a female living in the Gaeltacht looking to start or grow your own business? Whether it’s food, farming, crafts or a service business, we want to hear from you. Apply now: https://empowerprogramme.ie/ Places are limited. The closing date for applications is 5:00PM on Friday, 4th September 2026. Further information: 091 742851 / michelle.lee@atu.ie Please feel free to contribute to the Parish via this code. Use to pay for Candles, Masses or Parish contributions ST.PATRICK’S MEENACROSS SUN 9th AUG . 19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9AM SUN 16th AUG . 20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9AM ST.BRIDGET’S LEITIR SAT 8th AUG . 7PM Brid Gallagher, Corr Point Bridie M cCready Ballinacarrick and Glasgow James McCready Renney and Glasgow SAT 15th AUG . 7PM John Manus O’Donnell, Renny & London Margaret O’Donnell, Dooey Donal Breslin, Corrpoint - Birthday ST.CONAL’S DOOCHARY SUN 9th AUG . 19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 11.30 AM Denis Hanlon, Dooey Jean Mc Kelvey, Doochary SUN 16th AUG . 20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 11.30AM Peter Mc Dermott & deceased members of the Mc Dermott Family, Doochary RECENTLY DE CEASED : Sarah Mc Gee , Gweedore Christine Von Dohl , Hanau & Tubberkeen . Ashes to be interred with her partner Gunter at a later date. Jimmy McCole , 86, Bunawack, who was buried on Friday at the Old Church Graveyard. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hh7w-Ew0vLJUFMihFiVzVJGhjeYposIH/view Missing & Online-Only Bulletins Generated 09/08/2026 The following parishes do not have a downloadable PDF bulletin. Click a link to view the bulletin online.