Raphoe Collated Bulletin

Annagry

06/09/2026

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Parish Office: 074-9548902
Web: www.annagryparish.ie
Email: pp.annagry@gmail.com
Facebook: @annagryparish
Instagram: #annagry_parish
Annagry Parish Pastoral Council:
Email: annagryppc@gmail.com
Charity No. CHY7373
Parish Child Safeguarding Liaisons
Dr Tony Delap 074-9532445
Mary Logue 087-4164426
Brid Rodgers 087-6218327
Your Sunday gift to God and His
Church last week was €1,600
Mile buiochas
Mass Bookings: Anyone wishing to
book a Mass or Christening, can do so
by calling 074-9548902
Parish Newsletter: Please submit
parish related items for inclusion in the
newsletter before 6pm on Thursday
to: pp.annagry@gmail.com
St Vincent de Paul: If you need
assistance from the S.V.P. contact:
0874153727. More details at the back
of the Church.
Safeguarding Children Diocese of
Raphoe: If you have a concern about
the welfare and safety of a child, pleas¢

contact any of the following

Safeguarding Children Office, Diocesan
Pastoral Centre, Monastery Avenue.
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Designated
Liaison Person: Margaret Northage
0862183011 or 074 9125669
email: raphoesafeguarding@gmail.com
Tusla: Child and Family Agency
074 9123672 / 9123770.
Garda National Protective Services
Bureau 01-6663420
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Annagry Parish website
Teach Pobail Mhuire 3.
Réalt na Mara Anagaire
An Ath Nigel Ó Gallachéir SP b ‘
eagal
Aifri Seachtai
Sat 05™Sept 6.30pm James Sweeney, Braade
John Mhici Boyle, Annagry West
Rosha Byrne, Annagry
Brigid & Manus Gallagher, Carrickfinn & Killybegs
Sun 06" Sept 9.00am_ John Mary Mhicí Ó Gallachóir, Rann na Feirsde. 1” Ann
11.00am Dom McDevitt, Annagry West. Month’s Mind
Mon 07" Sept No Mass
Tues 08" Sept No Mass
Wed 09" Sept No Mass
Thurs 10 Sept No Mass
Fri 11 Sept No Mass
Sat 12"Sept 6.30pm Sheila Pheadar Og McGarvey, Loch na nDeoran. 1” Ann
Kathleen Ann Hanlon, Braade
Hudai & Eileen Greene, Loch an Iúir
Mary Gallagher, Doire na Mainsear & London
Sun 13"Sept 11.00am Kathleen Carson, Braade. Month’s Mind
Cuimhneacháin báis & bas le gairid: Bridie Bonner, Doochary. Larry Brennan, Connecticut
USA. Susie Hartnett, Manchester. Ray Mac Conchoille, Doire na Mainséar. Mary O’ Donnell,
Mullaghduff. Ellen Gallagher, Annagry East.
The Holy Rosary is prayed before Mass: every Tuesday-Friday & Sunday (11am).
Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Friday Spm -7pm.
The Sacrament of Confession & Reconciliation is available after Mass by request.
Holy Water is available in the sacristy before or after Mass.
Annual Leave: Fr Nigel will be on annual leave from 7" - 25" Sept. Please note that there will be
no Sunday 9am Mass for the next two upcoming weekends 13" & 20" Sept. If a priest is
needed urgently, please call 9548902.We thank our neighbouring parishes who will provide cover.
Rosses Lough Derg One Day Retreat: The Rosses Lough Derg one day Retreat will take place
at the Sanctuary of Saint Patrick, Lough Derg, on Saturday 19" September. To book please contact
Rory on 0868231717 or Bríd on 0877705582 Cost: €75. Closing date for names: Friday 11"
September.
Anam Cara Donegal, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Face
to Face Parent Support Evening for bereaved parents on Thursday 10" September at 7.30pm in
the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents
regardless of the age of their child, the circumstances of their death, or how recent their death
was. There is no need for registration, this is a walk in meeting. We also offer online support
group meetings. To find out more call 01 4045378 or email info@anamcara.ie
Recent Down Syndrome Ireland's Church gate collection: Chloe & Noreen would like to
thank everyone who supported and generously contributed to the Down Syndrome Ireland's
collection last weekend. The amount raised was €540.07.
The Irish Cancer Society is seeking compassionate volunteer drivers to join our pool of
drivers. As a volunteer driver you would be bringing patients undergoing chemotherapy to the
hospital and back home for their treatment. Gifting your time means that cancer patients will have
comfortable (one on one) transport to attend appointments for their lifesaving treatment. 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. The Irish Cancer Society will provide you with
training before you start as a driver for us. Your generosity not only eases the journey for many
during a challenging time but also offers comfort and support when it's needed most. For more
information and to become a volunteer driver, please contact Monica or Emily at
volunteer@irishcancer.ie
Alcoholics Anonymous AA Local Meetings: Dungloe Community Hospital: Sundays &
Wednesdays 8.30pm. Gweedore: Mabs Centre, Derrybeg F92KF82, Saturday 10.00am. Glenties:
The Hub, Main Street, F94 C8H7, Mondays & Thursdays: 8.30pm. Ards Friary Creeslough:
Fridays 8.30pm; or visit www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie or call 018420700.
Al-Anon: Local meetings: Pastoral Centre: Letterkenny: Sundays at 8pm, Tuesdays at 8.30 pm,
Fridays at 10.30 am. 0749121853. Email info@al-anon-ireland.org

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Ardara

06/09/2026

Tw e nty S e cond S unday in Ordinary Time – We e k be ginning: 30th August 2026
We e k e nd Ma ss Tim e s
S aturday Vigil Kilcloone y 6.00pm Ardara 7.30pm
S unday Kilcloone y 9.30am Ardara 11.00am

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R e ce nt D e a ths
Kay Boy le , Narin, Portnoo
Dary l S hanle y, England
(Ne phe w of Be rnie & Philome na Div e r, M intine Dhé )
John Gallaghe r, Gle n«n
Ete rnal re st grant unto the m O L ord
First Friday s: The sick and the house bound w ill be v isite d this We dne sday 2nd
S e pte mbe r.
Traditional M usic S e ssions continue e v e ry M onday night during July and
August in the Dolme n C e ntre , Kilcloone y from 7.00-9.00pm
M ass for Expe ctant Familie s: S t Eunan’s C athe dral. Tue sday 8 th
S e pte mbe r at 7.00pm w ith Bishop Niall.
A Historic Tour of Ardara guide d by Bart Whe lan on S unday 30 th August
be ginning at the Diamond at 3.00pm. All w e lcome .
Irish Dancing C lasse s re sume in the Ardara Arts & Dance C e ntre on the
Wood Road on Tue sday 1 st S e pte mbe r. For more information contact Isobe l
on 087 7450622.
Phy sio Eire ann w ill hold classe s including chair Pilate s in Ardara and
Kilcloone y be ginning in S e pte mbe r. For more information call 085 1707997
Com m unity Em ploym e nt Sche m e :
Vacancie s av ailable for e v e ning w orke rs in the Dolme n C e ntre as w e ll as kitche n and
house ke e ping in S t
S hanaghan House .
For more information, contact Be rnadine on 074
9545010 or 087 7474232 or e mail be rnadine .boy le @narinportnooce .pom.
Chur ch Colle ction Enve lope s
We e k e nding S unday 23 rd August 2026
Parish Env e lope s: €1645.00

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Re storation Fund €1212.50
Thank y ou for y our ge ne rous support
Shar e:

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Bruckless

06/09/2026

MASS TIMES ANNIVERSARIES /INTENTIONS

Saturday 29th August 6:30pm Martin McMenamin (Anniversary)
Sunday 30th August 11:00am
7:00pm Dessie Gallagher (Month’s Mind)
Cenacle
Monday 31st August 10:00am Con Conaghan (Anniversary) and Deceased Family Members
Tuesday 1st September 10:00am Holy Mass
Wednesday 2nd Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Thursday 3rd Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Friday 4th Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Saturday 5th Sept 6:30pm Stevie McSharry (Month’s Mind)
Marian Murrin (1st Anniversary)
Michael Conaghan, Dublin formerly Calhame (Recently Deceased)
Sally Cannon (Anniversary)
Sunday 6th September 11:00am
7:00pm Holy Mass
Cenacle
Monday 7th Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Tuesday 8th Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Wednesday 9th Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Thursday 10th Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Friday 11th Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Saturday 12th Sept 6:30pm Holy Mass
Sunday 13th September 11:00am
1:00pm
7:00pm Georgie McMullin (10th Anniversary)
Baptism
Cenacle
Church of St Joseph & St Conal, Bruckless
Fr Joseph Ndiraba Tel: 074 97 37015
E-mail: parishofficebruckless@gmail.com
22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday 29th / Sunday 30th August 2026 - Year A
Parish Newsletter available online at: - tiny.cc/PBNL
Church Envelopes If you are new to the area or would like a box please contact the Parish Office on 074
9737015 or email parishofficebruckless@gmail.com
You may contribute by Direct Debit/Online Banking if you wish. Bank details: Bank of Ireland, Killybegs
Sunday Envelopes: Killaghtee Parish Church account : IBAN: IE35 BOFI 9049 0729 4874 30
Parish Projects: Killaghtee Parish Repair Fund : IBAN IE28 BOFI 9049 0729 1660 98
Celebration Mass on 26th September : Donegal Group 173 Rise and Shine Trust (formerly The Irish
Handicapped Children's Pilgrimage Trust and The Irish Pilgrimage Trust) are celebrating forty years of
taking young people with special needs to Lourdes each Easter.
We are celebrating with a special Mass on Saturday 26th September in the Church of the Irish
Martyrs, Letterkenny at 12 noon . The Mass will be concelebrated by Bishop Niall Coll and Bishop Donal
McKeowan, Bishop of Derry and many of the priests who travelled to Lourdes with us over the years.
We invite all the guests and their families and all the helpers who travelled with us over the years to our
Mass to celebrate the work of the Donegal Group over these forty years.
CLG Naomh Ultan Sponsor a Seat - Lifetime Sponsorship initiative is still open, name or a dedication in
memory of a loved one, former player, or supporter - permanently recognised on a commemorative plaque
at the grounds. Visit www.naomhultan.com to take part.
Anam Cara Donegal , the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold it's monthly Face to Face
Parent Support Evening for bereaved parents on Thursday 10th September 2026 at 7.30 pm in the Raddison
Blu Hotel, Letterkenny F92 FK15. We also offer online support group meetings. To find out more call
01 4045378 or email info@anamcara.ie
PAROCHIAL HOUSE TEL. NO’S: Killybegs: 074 97 31013 or 074 97 31030; Inver Parish: 074 97 36006; Donegal Town: 074 97 21026 Undertaker: John B O’Donnell 0872769565
Notices for newsletter: email to parishofficebruckless@gmail.com Deadline 12noon on Thursdays
The next Sunday Social in Dunkineely Community Centre will be on Sunday 30th August 2026 from
8pm to 10pm. Music by Country Traditions. Admission €10 which includes refreshments Mass for Expectant Families on 8th September at 7:00pm in St Eunan's Cathedral Letterkenny celebrated
by Bishop Coll.
Please Note there will be no newsletter next weekend, Sat 5th / Sun 6th September
St Joseph Men's Camino Join men from across Ireland on Saturday 12th September for a 25km
pilgrimage through the Boyne Valley, beginning in Drogheda. Open to men aged 18+. Cost: €65 (student
€55). Registration, accommodation and details: www.dominicans.ie/events .
Enquiries: op.evangelisation@gmail.com . Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026 takes place Thursday, Oct 1st, 2026 – Saturday, Oct 31st, 2026.
For more information, please visit breastcancerresearch.ie or www.breastcancerireland.com .
International Coffee Day 2026 takes place on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. Please see
www.internationalcoffeeday.org for further details.
St Vincent DePaul Bruckless/Dunkineely:
Confidential contact number 087 3426068
Ministers of the Word for September 2026
Saturday 6:30pm Eugene Meehan
Sunday 11:00am Aisling McGowan
Ministers of the Eucharist for September 2026
Saturday 6:30pm Marguerite Cowburn
Sunday 11:00am Ethna Erskine
COMMUNION VISITS will take place
on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th September
CONFESSIONS : Available on request.

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Cathedral

06/09/2026

SUN DAY CO LLECTION ~ 30th August - €5,896
PARISH EXP ENDITURE ~ €1,717.15
DONATIONS: 2 x €20, 2 x €10 and 1 x €5
Thank you for your gift to God and His Church
We deeply appreciate your continued Spiritual and Financial support .
To BOOK A BAPTISM please phone the Parochial House on 9121021. Please
remember: Godparents: ( 1 male and 1 female over the age of 16).
BAPTISM PREPARATION ~ We have uploaded a number of videos under
‘Featured Videos ’ for Parents, in Preparation for their child ’s Baptism on our
website: www.steunanscathedral.ie Parish Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9.30am - 4.30pm/Friday 9.30am – 1pm
Phone: 074 - 9121021
Parish Email: office@steunanscathedral.ie
Website: www.steunanscathedral.ie St. Eunan ’s

Live Web Streaming from the Cathedral ~ churchservices.tv/letterkenny
EVANGELISATION COURSE ~ The New Springtime Community is happy to
announce that it will be hosting a 10 -week course running from Wednesday 9th
September to Wednesday 11th November . Zoom meeting - starts at 7.30 pm and
ends 9 pm. Curated Fr Pat Collins. Phone: 089 -4490683 or visit:
www.newspringtime.ie for details.
A TRIDUUM in preparation for the FEAST OF ST. P ADRE PIO will take place
at the Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh from Sunday 20th September until
Wednesday 23rd Wednesday . There will be Mass, Homily and Blessing with his
Mitten at 7.30 pm each evening. Preacher will be Fr. Pius McLaughlin, OFM who
met St. Padre Pio. All are very welcome for these prayerful celebrations.
HUMAN LIFE INTERNATIONAL IRELAND: Presents Fr. Lawrence
Carney (USA), international speaker and author of “The Secret of the Holy Face ”,
will be visiting Ireland in September. He will speak at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel,
Knock on Friday 25th September at 6.45 pm and at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry,
on Tuesday 29th September at 6.45 pm. They will have a First Class Relic of St
Thérèse for veneraton. Free admission. Donations welcome. For further details,
please visit: www.humanlife.ie or phone 0949375993
The Irish Cancer Society are seeking VOLUNTEER DRIVERS to join our pool
of drivers. As a volunteer driver you would be bringing patients undergoing
chemotherapy to the hospital and back home for their treatment. 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. The Irish Cancer Society will
provide you with training before you start as a driver for us. Your generosity not only
eases the journey for many during a challenging time but also offers comfort and
support when it's needed most. For more information and to become a volunteer
driver, please contact Monica or Emily at: volunteer@irishcancer.ie St. Eunan ’s Cathed ral
Letterkenn y
NE WSLE TTER
Sunday 6th September 2026
Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary
MASS
FOR
EXPEC TANT
FAMILIE S
ST. EUN AN’S C ATHED RAL
LET TERK ENN Y
Tuesda y 8th Septembe r
at 7 pm
Celebrant:
Bishop N iall Coll
“It was you who created my inmost part
and knit me together in my mother ’s womb ”
Psalm 139:13

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ST. EUNAN ’S CATHEDRA L ALTAR SERVERS: New ‘recruits ’
and existing altar servers are asked to complete the form available from the
Sacristy and return them as soon as possible. Parents are asked to collect
and complete the forms .
COME & SEE: Have you heard about the Encounter School of Ministry Course
but aren ’t sure what it ’s about or if it ’s for you? We invite you to ‘Come & See ’ what
it's about before you make your decision. Classes take place on Thursdays from
6.30 pm (first half hour is prayer and worship) to 9 pm at All Saints Chu rch,
Newtowncunningham. Participants can attend up to 3 classes without committing to
pay for the course. If a participant decides to enrol before the application de adline of
October 1st, tuition fees will then be applied. If a participant decides not to contin ue,
there is no obligation. More info or register here: https://encounterschool.org/
donegal/ or email: donegal@encounterschool.org for details.
Letterkenny Community Centre FUNDRAISING BOOK FAIR takes place
today, Sunday 6th September from 11 am - 4 pm - books for all ages and interests.
Entry is free, with donations to the Community Centre Development Fund.
LETTERKENNY CEILI CLUB (a member of Cairde Rince na hEireann ) will
resume Adult Ceili Dancing Classes on Monday 7th September from 8 pm - 9.30pm
at the prefab in Letterkenny Community Centre. Everyone welcome. No previous
dance experience required. Come by yourself or bring a friend.
A YOUNG AT HEART SOCIAL will be held on Tuesday 8th September at
8 pm in the Day Centre, Oliver Plunkett Road. Hosts are the Presbyterian Ladies,
music by Gerry O ’Sullivan.
The Sisters of Merciful Jesus invite you back to encountering the Divine Mercy
Image through LECTIO DIVINA on Thursday 10th September at 7.45 pm. If
you need more information please contact the Divine Mercy Centre at: 0749169934
or email: dvmletterkenny@gmail.com.
The Sisters of Merciful Jesus will hold an AFTERNOON RETREAT on
Saturday 12th September in Divine Mercy Centre, Letterkenny. The theme is:
“Divine Mercy Chaplet - the prayer for our time ”. The retreat starts at 2 pm until
5.30 pm. It will consist of talks, prayer, refreshments, and sharing. You are very
welcome. To book, please contact the Divine Mercy Centre at: 0749169934 or email:
dvmletterkenny@gmail.com
DONEGAL GROUP 173 RISE AND SHINE TRUST (formerly The Irish
Handicapped Children ’s Pilgrimage Trust and The Irish Pilgrimage Trust) are
celebrating forty years of taking young people with special needs to Lourdes each
Easter. We are celebrating with a special Mass on Saturday 26th September in the
Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny at 12 noon. The Mass will be
concelebrated by Bishop Niall Coll and Bishop Donal Mc Keown, Bishop of Derry
and many of the Priests who travelled to Lourdes with us over the years. We invite all
the guests and their families and all the helpers who travelled with us over the y ears
to our Mass to celebrate the work of the Donegal Group over these forty years. Sunday 6th September ~ Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary
Masses: 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon and 6 pm
Monday 7th September
8 am Mass ~ Joseph Brolly RIP
10 am Mass ~ John McDermott RIP
Tuesday 8th September ~ The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8 am Mass ~ Ellen Nee RIP
10 am Mass ~ Agnes Keenan RIP
7 pm Mass ~ Mass for Expectant Families
Holy Face Prayer Group after 10 am Mass and Rosary
Legion of Mary Meeting ~ 10.30 am in the Pastoral Centre
Wednesday 9th September ~ St. Ciaran, abbot
8 am Mass ~ Holy Souls in Purgatory RIP
10 am Mass ~ Kathleen and Martin Logue RIP
7.30 pm ~ Confessions
8 pm ~ Medjugorje Prayer Group in the Pastoral Centre
Thursday 10th September ~ St. Peter Claver, priest
8 am Mass ~ Holy Souls in Purgatory RIP
10 am Mass ~ Loreto Loftus RIP
8 pm ~ Charismatic Prayer Group in the Conference Room
Friday 11th September
8 am Mass ~ John and Sheila Quigley RIP and Deceased Family Members RIP
10 am Mass ~ Brigid McIntyre RIP
7 pm Mass ~ Monica Collier, Sean Foody, Michael Doherty and Michael Rooney
RIP
Saturday 12th September ~ The Holy Name of Mary
10 am Mass ~ Victor Fisher RIP (First Anniversary)
Confessions: 12 noon - 1 pm and 7 pm
Baptisms: 4 pm Vigil Mass ~ 6 pm
Sunday 13th September ~ Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon and 6 pm
Baptisms: 2.30 pm
INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY 2026 takes place on Thursday 1st
October. Please see www.internationalcoffeeday.org for further details.

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Drumholm (Ballintra)

06/09/2026

23rd SUNDAY
InIn
Ordinar y Time. Ordinar y Time.
ST BRIDGET’S CHURCH

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 C OLLECTIONS
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 - €1,477.00
WE PRAY FOR OUR DEAD,
We Pray for all our Dead,
and for all those whose

anniversaries occurs

around this time
REST IN PEA CE. REST IN PEA CE.
10.00am MONDAY 7TH SEPT.
10.00am TUESDAY 8TH SEPT.
THURSDAY 10TH SEPT.
10.00am FRIDAY 11TH SEPT .
11.00am SUNDAY 13TH SEPT. 06.30pm SATURDAY 5TH SEPT.
MARGARET O’LAUGHLIN.
AVRIL WALSH.
ANTHONY GORMAN
06.30pm SATURDAY 12TH SEPT. 10.00am WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPT. CHARLES WARD
MASS & ADORATION. MASS
PRAYER Suitabl e for 23rd SUN DAY in Ordinary Time . for 23rd SUN DAY in Ordinary Time .
“O God, you call us to be followers of Christ, a path that often
demands sacrifice and a full commitment of our lives. We ask for the
wisdom to understand the cost of discipleship and the grace to
respond with a generous heart. Help us to discern the true cost of
following you, and grant us the courage and strength to make the
choices that lead to fullness of life with you. ”. MASS
NO MASS
KATHLEEN DOHERTY -1st Anniv.
BABY LAURYN.
ISOBEL CAIN.
ELIZABETH TIMONEY . 11.00am. SUNDAY 6TH SEPT.
MASS INTE NTION S; MASS INTE NTION S;
From now on only three
Anniversary Masses will be offered
on Saturday & Sunday Masses .
Please book your Masses early.
MARY SWEENEY -Months Mind.
MAS S FOR EXPECTANT F MAS S FOR EXPECTANT FAMI LIES on 8th September in St Eunan's
Cathedral Letterkenny celebrated by Bishop Coll. ST JOSEPH ME N’S CAMI NO. NO. Join men from across Ireland on Saturday
12th September for a 25km pilgrimage through the Boyne Valley, beginn ing in
Drogheda. SEE POSTER IN ADDITI SEE POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS. ONAL NEWS.
INTE RNATIONAL COFFEE DAY 2026 takes place on Thurs, Oct 1st,
2026. Please see www.internationalcoffeeday.org for further details.
BREAST CANCER AWAREN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2026 takes place Thurs,
Oct 1st, 2026 – Saturday, Oct 31st, 2026. For more information, please
visit breastcancerresearch.ie or www.breastcancerireland.com .
CURSILLO -- There will be a Cursillo friendship night in Donegal
Town on Wednesday the 9th of September at 7:30pm in the Church
of Ireland hall. All Cursillo members very welcome. DON EGAL GROUP 173 RI DON EGAL GROUP 173 RISE AND SHINE TRUST (formerly The
Irish Handicapped Children's Pilgrimage Trust and The Irish Pil grimage Trust) are
celebrating forty years of taking young people with special nee ds to Lourdes
each Easter. We are celebrating with a special Mass on Saturday 26th September
in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny at 12 noon. The M ass will be con-
celebrated by Bishop Niall Coll and Bishop Donal Mc Keowa n, Bishop of Derry
and many of the priests who travelled to Lourdes with us ove r the years. We in-
vite all the guests and their families and all the helpers w ho travelled with us
over the years to our Mass to celebrate the work of the Done gal Group over
these forty years. SIGNED MASS CARDS. SIGNED MASS CARDS.
Signed Mass Cards / Bouquets will
be available now at the Sacristy and
Parochial House . Stipend €10 . ST BRIDGET’S COMMUNITY CENTR E -- We are having a Major
Cleaning Night on Mon 14th Sept at 7.00pm and we asking for as
many people as possible to help us, and Please bring a mop, buckets,
brushes with you as we wouldn't have enough to cover everybody. LIDL FAMILY CARER OF THE YEAR, YOUNG CARER OF THE , YOUNG CARER OF THE
YEAR AWARDS 2026. YEAR AWARDS 2026. This fantastic campaign provides an important
opportunity to recognise the extraordinary contribution made by family
carers and young carers who support loved ones at home every
day.Nominations close on 9 October 2026 and can be submitted
through www.familycarers.ie or by scanning the QR code on the

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Dunfanaghy

06/09/2026

Lis our privi and OU auvenmiure IO discover
SN ó i —- . pep special light. The Candle of Remembrance
SS Mary Dunbar for the coming week will be
mm É h lit in loving memory of
i id ! “W Holy Cross Church, Dunfanagh
I ii Fr. Martin Doohan Parish Priest. Margaret, Patrick, Patsy &
& _ "| Clondahorkey. (Dunfanaghy & Creeslough). Charlie McConnell
i 4 3 ee Tel: 074-91-36163 Mobile: 087-6132132 Killygordan
en ss _. Fr. John Joe Duffy C.C. Creeslough
/ if ; Tel: 074-91-38011 Mobile: 087-3 143532 :
i ft rd 5 i i — 6th
! |. 23"! Sunday in Ordinary Time — 6" September 2026
ua I . Masses for the Coming Week
4) | Mon - No Mass
) 5 us eye Tue 7pm A Special Intention
_, a ~ Wed 9.30am Mass of St. Peregrine é
i Var ee =) Thur @ 10.00am@ Opening Mass for The School Year (Murroe N.S.) @ @ '
ms te { [á Fri 9.30am The Holy Souls An YNS
ag N Sat 600pm Mary McAuliffe, Kill y} N
\ há; í Sun 10.00am Patrick Murphy, Belmullet I CAN DO ALL "MÁ
ARE RR i 11.30am = Grace Everitt, Corcreggan/London — J THINGS IN
ais ome yy “eee 7 so. HIM
i a A ag . . STRENGTHENS
. i,” Please Note change in Thursday Morning’s Mass at 10am ME a“
Prayers for our Dead —
Mary McAuliffe, Kill; Patrick Murphy, Belmullet; Grace Everitt, Corcreggan/London; Margaret,
Patrick, Patsy & Charlie McConnell, Killygordan: Martina Rafferty, (nee McGee), Newtown,
Falcarragh; John Stewart, Rinclevin. John Parry, Hornhead.Agnes Carrol,Cresslough
Eucharistic Adoration
Each Tuesday in Our Lady’s Oratory from 7.30pm — 8.45pm. Concludes with Rosary at 8.30pm.
All welcome. Be Ene hed dy z SET) ee) i” 1
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Confession ERICNCEO en c Wuord i Is; i
Confessions each Saturday from 5pm — 5.45pm and before and after each Mass upon reguest, BD %s ‘a \ |
Collection oS
Last weeks’ Offertory Collection came to €1107. Thank you for your gift to God and His Church.
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least, is when Aslan, the lion speaks to Edmund, one of the children about his Do not disappoint
transgression. Edmund has betrayed his family by following a wicked witch, When —__ se
he does come back to his family, we see Aslan, the majestic guardian of Narnia speak Prayers of the Angel
to Edmund but at a distance. We do not know what is being said, the matter is being .
dealt with guietly as it should be, minimising the embarrassment of the offender, pene aks a pr Ps rh <
who in this case is very much aware of his transgression and shame. theae who do gein do pases
The Gospel today puts the responsibility on the offended party, on us, to go speak do not hope and do not love You!”
to those who have wronged us, to speak to them quietly, to paint out how they have
sinned against us, to offer them forgiveness and hence to put them back on the path — “Most Holy Trinity; Father, Son, and
to God. Before we decide to do this we must be clear in our intentions and be sure Holy Spirit, i adore You profoundly, and
of whose needs we are filling — it cannot be our goal to cause embarrassment or to offer You the most precious Body,
seek revenge. God calls us to put our needs to one side in this case and to seek ch Eluos, Soul and Divinity of Jesus
á J arist, present in all tabernacies of the
redemption for our brother who has turned himself away from God's grace, world, In reparation for the outrages
jesus provides steps for doing this. After quietly speaking to your brother, if he will sacrileges and indifferences with which
not listen bring witnesses who may convince him. This reminds us that if we are He Himself is offended. And, through
unsuccessful in our atternpts we should not give up. If we have been unsuccessful in _ the infinite merits of His most Sacred
our attempts are there others who can help — again being mindful of whose needs Heart, and the Immaculate Heart of
need to be filled. Matthew closes this passage reassuringly telling us forgiveness Mary, I beg of You the conversion
belongs to that person where it has been agreed upon by others. of poor sinners.”
For where two or three are gathered in my name, 1 í
| am there among them. Matt 18:20 Be Nourished by the Cucharist h-i

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Falcarragh

06/09/2026

www.naomhfionan.com I Church Webcam: www.mcn.live I Facebook: @falcarraghparish Fr. John Boyce P.P.
Parochial House, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal. F92 N6Y9.
074 91 35196 I fionannewsletter@gmail.com Please scan the QR code below to donate to either Falcarragh Church or Graveyard Collection
Church Collection Graveyard Collection

Mass Times and Intentions for the Week

Saturday 5th 7: 00 pm Pat McClafferty and Mick McClafferty 1st Anniversaries
Brid Gallagher Anniversary
Sunday 6th 9: 00 am Aifreann don Phobal
10: 30 am Mary Ferry Anniversary
Monday 7th 9: 30 am Deceased members of Cannon
and Breslin Families Anniversaries
Tuesday 8th 9: 30 am Private Intention
Wednesday 9th 9: 30 am Private Intention
Thursday 10th 9: 30 am Private Intention
Friday 11th 7: 00 pm Private Intention
Saturday 12th 11: 00 am Latin Mass
7: 00 pm Mass
Sunday 13th 9: 00 am Aifreann don Phobal
10: 30 am Mass
Confessions
6:15pm— 6:45 pm
Saturdays
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday:
Holy Hour: 9 - 10 pm
Thursday: 10: 00 am – 9: 00 pm.
Thursday adoration includes the
Divine Mercy @ 5: 30 pm and
concludes with Rosary
@ 8: 30 pm
All Masses are available live
on:
& Parish Radio @ 106.5 FM
Reflection
Today ’s gospel and first reading are at odds with the commonly held view that we shoul d
mind our own business, and let other people mind theirs; we are only responsibl e for our own
behaviour. It is, of course, true that each of us is responsible for his or her own behaviour.
But the Scripture readings today remind us that we have a responsibility for ot hers, one that
may, at times, include correction.
Often what inhibits us from speaking the truth in love to a brother or sist er is our fear of
rejection and conflict. We don ’t want to take the risk of endangering our relationship with those
we love. But a relationship built on the avoidance of all conflict rather than on truth is on a
very shaky foundation indeed. There is a healthy conflict that leads to growth just as ther e is an unhealthy peace
that is really another word for indifference. So, instead of tolerating all sorts of unchristian and destructive
behaviour, today ’s gospel challenges us to correct one another in love and with respect, so that the ent ire
Christian community, all members of the Church of Christ, may glorify the wonder and t he beauty of God who has
made each one of us in his image and who calls us to live as his children. Michael McCabe SMA

Cuimhneacháin Báis

Eugene McFadden, Meenlaragh, whose funeral took place in Gortah ork on Wednesday.

Anniversaries

Pat McClafferty, Carrowcannon, and Mick McClafferty, Dunmore and Glasgow. Bríd Gall agher, Clonbara. Mary Ferry, Moyra.
Deceased members of Cannon and Breslin Families, Ballina.

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Freagra an tSailm

Á da n -éistfeadh sibh lena ghuth inniu: Ná cruaigí bhur gcroí.
HOW TO REPORT CLERICAL ABUSE
If you have a concern, or complaint of child abuse, either current or
historical, please contact:
Designated Liaison Person, Margaret Northage on: 086 2183 011 or by
email: safeguarding@raphoediocese.ie.
You are advised also to contact statutory authorities:
Tusla (Child & Family Agency) - Tel: 074 9102233
Gardaí National Protective Services Bureau - Tel: 01 6663430/6663435 or
email: GNPSB_SCMU@garda.ie.
Free Counselling & Support is available through Towards Healing:
Freephone - RoI: 1800 303416
Freephone - N.Ireland & UK: 0800 0963315
Freephone - Hearing Impaired: 085 8022859
Ways to donate to parish funds
You can now make a donation to the Parish online by scanning the QR codes
on the front of this newsletter, with your mobile phone camera. On e QR
code is for the Sunday Collection and one QR code is for the
Graveyard Collection. You can also make donations by going to the parish
website and clicking on the DONATE button. All donations are gratef ully
accepted.
September Rota for Ministers of The Word and Holy Communion
Ministers of the Word Saturday 7 pm Alan Lavender
Sund ay 9 am Bríd Doohan
10: 30 am Michelle Murphy
Ministers of Holy Communion: Saturday 7 pm Wiinnie McFadden and
Stephanie Green
Sunday 10:30 am Rose Anne Rodgers
Celebration Mass
Donegal Group 173 Rise and Shine Trust (formerly The Irish Handicapped
Children's Pilgrimage Trust and The Irish Pilgrimage Trust) are celebrating
forty years of taking young people with special needs to Lourdes each
Easter. We are celebrating with a special Mass on Saturday 26th September
in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny at 12 noon. The Mass w ill be
concelebrated by Bishop Niall Coll and Bishop Donal Mc Keowan, Bishop of
Derry and many of the priests who travelled to Lourdes with us over t he
years. We invite all the guests and their families and all the helpers who
travelled with us over the years to our Mass to celebrate the work of t he
Donegal Group over these forty years.
Mass for Expectant Families
Tuesday 8th September 2026 at 7pm in St Eunan ’s Cathedral.
Celebrated by Bishop Niall Coll.
Lough Derg
One Day Retreats – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection - places available
September 5th, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 19th and 20th. A dmission €50.
Donegal Down Syndrome
The Church Gate Collection taken up last weekend amounted to €95 5. most
sincere thanks to everyone who contributed so generously. Míle buíochas
dóibh uilig.
Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge
Beidh "An Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge / B2" ag toiseacht i gCloich Cheann Fhaola
an mhí seo. Seo cúrsa dhá bhliain d'Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta, Ollscoil na
hÉireann Gaillimh do dhaoine fásta. Is cúrsaí páirtaimseartha é, tráthnóna
amháin sa tseachtain. Reáchtáladh an cúrsa seo deich mbliana ó shin i
gCloich Cheann Fhaola. Tá roinnt spásanna fágtha. Tá fearadh na fáilte
roimh mhuintir na Gaeltachta iarratas a dhéanamh a bheith páirteach agus tá
lascaine speisialta ann do dhaoine a chláraíonn don chúrsa a bheas sa
Ghaeltacht. Tá an cúrsa céanna ar fáil an mhí seo san ATU i Leitir Ceanainn.
Déan teagmháil le Caitlín Ní Bhroin, teagascóir an dá chúrsa
cnibhroin39@gmail.com 0870517597.
Ri-Oga Dance Academy
Irish Dance Classes with Maureen. Introduce your child to the joy of dancing
while also developing confidence, coordination and social skills. Classes
resume on Monday 7th September in Aras Begley Hall at 4pm.
Alison Quigley Irish Dance
Classes will resume on Thursday 11th September at 4.30pm in Aras Begley.
Classes for all levels provided, new pupils welcome. For further info contact
Alison on 086 21535003.
Food Bank Appeal
The Food Bank is in dire straits at the moment, very low on supplies, so non
perishable goods are very urgently required. Food bins have been left in the
4 porches for any goods donated. If anyone needs help please cont act us
on 085 7560177 or call on Thursday mornings between 10am and 12pm.
Cloughaneely Junior Band
Lotto Results 27th August: Uimhreacha na seachtaine: 3 -8-9-12-14-20.
Match 5 winner Peadar O Brien (R) €100. €3,650 sa phota óir. Tarraingt
gach Déardaoin
Ionad Naomh Fionnán
Congratulations to Willie Haughey who was this week ’s lucky winner of our
50/50 Draw. Enjoy your winnings of €1070.
Over 35’s Astro every Tuesday night at 8pm. New members welcome.
Ladies Astro, come along and sign up this Wednesday at 7p.m.
Pilates Wednesdays at 7:30p.m. Suitable for all levels and abilities.
Bookings can be made directly with Victoria by contacting 087 3297169
Children's Yoga class starts Thursday 10th September at 6:10p.m. Bookings
direct on the Little Loftus Yoga social media page.
Ballet class every Friday, beginning Friday 11th September. 3:15p.m - 4p.m.
For enquiries or bookings contact Deirdre at 087 263 2486
Gymnastics Classes resume on Wednesday 9th September from 4 -5p.m.
and 5 -6p.m. Bookings can be made online on our website or by contacting
us at 087 -7063018 or by email at ionadnf@gmail.com
Cloughaneely Bowls Club Taster Night this Saturday, 5th September at 8p.m.
Come along to Ionad Naomh Fionnán and try a new social sport.
Let us know if there are any classes you'd like us to hold at Ionad Na omh
Fionnán over the Autumn/Winter months,
Pobail Le Chéile CDP
Growing together at OURganic Gardens Gortahork -Over 60s -come grow
with us! Fully funded 4 session Bi -weekly Intergenerational Project. Discover
traditional and contemporary gardening techniques. Share, learn, grow and
connect. Contact Anne at DLDC on 086 193 8960.
Balance Healthy & affordable Cookery course. Free six -week course at Ionad
Garradh Cholmcille. Learn low -cost recipes ideas, smart meal planning and
Food Labels. Contact Laura at DLDC on 086 833 9548
Fáilte Isteach English Conversation group: The group meets at Ionad
Garradh Cholmcille on Monday from 11am -12pm. Beginners welcome.
Páistí Le Chéile: The Parent and Toddler Group resumes on Thursday 10th
September at Ionad Garradh Cholm Cille from 11am -12pm. A fun, friendly
space for little ones to play and parents to connect.
CLG Chloich Cheann Fhaola
The numbers drawn were 19,3,21,20,11,17! We had 14 match 4 winn ers.
Congratulations to Anthony Sharkey who wins €100.
The jackpot is now €3,150.Tickets are available in various outlets throughout
the parish and online at the following link
https://clubforce.com/clubs/gaa -clg-chloich -cheann -fhaola/
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026 takes place Thursday, Oct 1st, 2026 –
Saturday, Oct 31st, 2026. For more information, please visit
breastcancerresearch.ie or www.breastcancerireland.com.
International Coffee Day 2026 takes place on Thursday, October 1st, 2026 .
Please see www.internationalcoffeeday.org for further details.
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
Fógra í
St. Vincent de Paul: Local number: 087 1443464
Cloughaneely Food Bank: 085 7560177
MABS Gweedore: 0818 072650

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Gartan/Termon (Kilmacrenan)

06/09/2026

NEWSLETTER

Mass Times in St Columba ’s Church, Kilmacrenan

Date Time Intention
Saturday 5th September 6:00pm Neil Mc Daid 1st Anniversary Mass
Matthew & Annie Mc GetÝgan, The Glebe, Anniversary Mass
Sunday 6th September 11:00am Sunday Mass – Priest ’s Intention
Monday 7th September 9:30am Priest ’s Intention
Tuesday 8th September 9:30am Priest ’s Intention
Thursday 10th September 9:30am Priest ’s Intention
Saturday 12th September 6:00pm James Russell, Kilmacrenan, Anniversary Mass
Patsy Mc Fadden, Sawmills, Anniversary Mass
Margaret Mc GetÝgan, The Glebe, Anniversary Mass
Sunday 13th September 11:00am Gerald Mc Geever, Garyharry, Anniversary Mass

Mass Times in St Brigid ’s Church, Golan

Sunday 6th September 9:30am Sunday Mass – Priest ’s Intention
Sunday 13th September 9:30am Sunday Mass – Priest ’s Intention

Mass Times in St Columba ’s Church, Termon

Saturday 5th September 6:30pm Annabella Mc GetÝgan Anniversary Mass
Sunday 6th September 9:00am Pro Populo
Wednesday 9th September 9:30am Priest ’s Intention
Friday 11th September 9:30am Priest ’s Intention
Saturday 12th September 6:30pm Freddie & Mary Gallagher Birmingham, Anniversary Mass
Lenord Crumlish Anniversary Mass
Patrick Duffy Anniversary Mass
Nora Ross, Nee Hilferty, The Gap, Anniversary Mass
Sunday 13th September 9:00am Pro Populo

Mass Times in St Colmcille ’s Church, Glendowan

Saturday 5th September 8:00pm Vigil Mass – Priest ’s Intention
Sunday 6th September 10:30am Sunday Mass – Priest ’s Intention
Thursday 10th September 7:00pm Priest ’s Intention
Friday 11th September 7:00pm Priest ’s Intention
Saturday 12th September 8:00pm Vigil Mass – Priest ’s Intention
Sunday 13th September 10:30am Sunday Mass – Priest ’s Intention 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:
Sunday 6th September 2026
Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish OfÏce in Termon
Opened Monday & Friday 10am – 1pm 074 9139016
Parish OfÏce in Kilmacrenan - 085 1987333
Email any notices to Kilmacrenan@raphoediocese.ie
Weekly Collections:
St Colmcille ’s Church Glendowan: €655
St Columba ’s Church Termon: €1,090
St Columba ’s Church Kilmacrenan: €1,020
Golan & Coole: €490
Thank you for your generosity and support
Please remember in your prayers:

Recently Deceased: Kathleen Martin, Fanad,

whose Funeral Mass takes place in Fanavolty
at 3pm on Sunday.

Anniversaries: Jeannie O ’ Donnell

Extra Time Main Street, Kilmacrennan
Open Weekly Tuesday -Thursday 10am to 1.30pm
Saturday - 10:00am to 4:00pm Mass Cards
Mass Bouquet Cards, Sympathy Mass Cards, Birthday Mass
Bouquet cards are available from the sacristy of any of the
Churches and from the Parish OfÏce in Termon. Recommended
Diocesan stipend is €10 per Mass, cards cost €1.
The Sacrament of Confession is available before and after any of
the Masses celebrated in both Parishes. Come to the Sacristy. Loreto Community School Milford
Loreto Community School, formerly Loreto College,
Milford, is delighted to announce an Afternoon of
Celebration on Saturday, 26th September 2026, marking
three very special milestones in our school ’s history:
60 years since the school first opened, 30 years since
it became a Community School, and 20 years since we
moved into our new school building. It promises to be a
wonderful opportunity to celebrate our school ’s rich
history, the many generations of students and staff
who have been part of our journey, and the strong
community links that endure. Please save the date
– we look forward to celebrating with you! Marys Meals
If you have any old notes or coins that
you wish to donate to Marys Meals they
can be dropped off at Boyce's Centra
Shop, Dunfanaghy, on Friday 18th
September, between 9.30am -
5.30pm. Otherwise collection can be
arranged by contacting Eilis Conneely
on 087 7060457.
The Irish Cancer Society is seeking
compassionate volunteer drivers to join
our pool of drivers. As a volunteer driver
you would be bringing patients undergoing
chemotherapy to the hospital and back
home for their treatment. Gifting your
time means that cancer patients will have
comfortable (one on one) transport to attend
appointments for their lifesaving treatment.
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. The Irish Cancer
Society will provide you with training before you start as a driver
for us. Your generosity not only eases the journey for many during
a challenging time but also offers comfort and support when it's
needed most. For more information and to become a volunteer
driver, please contact Monica or Emily
at volunteer@irishcancer.ie
Age Action Free Programme
Need help with your mobile phone or digital device?
Register for Age Action ’s free one -to-one digital skills
tutoring. Letterkenny Central Library (Wednesday ’s
10.30am -12.30pm). To register call: 091 -527831
or email: aaw@ageaction.ie The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday 8th September
Dearest Mother Mary, your conception was immaculate and your
birth glorious. You were conceived without sin, born without sin,
and remained sinless throughout your life. In Heaven, you radiate
the beauty and splendor of God and will do so for all eternity.
Please pray for me, that I will more fully imitate your many
virtues, so that I can be a fitÝng instrument of your divine Son in
the world. Mother Mary, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
Creeslough Community Employment Scheme has two places
available in Kilmacrennan . To qualify you must be 18 Years +
and be in receipt of Job Seekers allowance for a minimum of 12
months. If you are interested in a position, please contact Seamus

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Glenfin

06/09/2026

Paróiste Chill Taobhóige
Tithe Pobail Ghleann Fhinne agus
Leitir Bric
Twentieth Sunday of —Year A — 16th August 2026
An tAth Lorcán Ó Se arcaigh .S.P.
Kiltyferrigal, Clog han, Lifford . eircode: F93 P2YA
Fón: 074 9133007; Fón Póca: 087 2836732; ríomhphost: (email) 9lorcan49@gmail.com
Next Weekend Masses
August Intentions of our Holy
Father Pope Leo XIV
Let us pray that in large cities,
often marked by anonymity
and loneliness, we find new
ways to proclaim the Gospel,
discovering creative paths to
build community.
Dé Sathairn— Saturday
Glenfinn @ 6.00 p.m
Dé Domhnaigh Sunday
Leitir-Bric @9.45am
Glenfinn @ 11.00am Confessions
After Mass any day and es-
pecially after Mass on Satur-
day after vigil Mass.
Aifrinn na
Seachtaine
Masses this week
Mass only on 17th Mon-
day
At 10 a.m.
Adoration
Will be on Friday night
from 7 p.m. And finish-
ing at
9 p.m.
Please come along to
the chapel at any time
during those 2 hours and
stay for as long or a
short period as you wish .
You can join in from
home as well because
the Blessed Sacrament
can be viewed
On live-streaming.
Saturday August 15th 6 p.m.
John & Annie McGlynn

Anniversaries

Sunday August 16th
9.45 a.m.
Anthony McGlynn
2nd Anniversary.
11 a.m.
John Carlin, Ballincor
12th anniversary.
Saturday 22nd August 6 p.m.
John McGinty (John Dhónall
Andy)
15th anniversary.
Sunday 23rd 11 a.m.
Maureen & Jim Foy

Anniversaries

Thoughts on the Readings for the 19th Sunday August 16th 2026
Today in the Gospel, we have a continuation of last week’s story about the fee ding
of thousands of people by Jesus in the desert. Immediately after the event, we are
told that Jesus: …made the disciples get into a boat and go on ahead to the oth er
side, while he dismissed the crowds. Was there reluctance on their part to go? Cer-
tainly there is the implication that the disciples were not too willi ng to leave the scene. They were en-
joying the reflected glory of being part of Jesus’ ‘miracle’ and the enthusiasm of the c rowds for Jesus,
‘their’ Jesus. They were basking in the reputation of being partners with Jes us. Yet, it won’t be very
long before they will be hiding, even denying under oath, ever having had connection with him. Jesus
himself, after having dismissed the crowds: …went up the mountain by himself to pray. In John’s ver-
sion of this story he tells us that the people, after being fed by Jesus, actua lly wanted to make him their
king. They, like the disciples, have totally missed the meaning of what has happened. Here indeed was
a real source of temptation. Jesus could easily have convinced himself that here was a golden opportu-
nity to get control of the crowds and ‘save’ them. They were so ready to follow him— it seemed. The
world was at his feet. There is an echo here of one of the temptations in the desert aft er his baptism: …
the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingd oms of the world and their
glory, and he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fal l down and worship me.”
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 month of August. These
clinics offer you a space and time talk
over the phone in the comfort of your
own home. To Book Call/text
0868363842 or email Done-
galcs@familycarers.ie
There will be a Mass for Expectant Families in the Cathedral, Letterkenny at 7 p.m. on Tuesday 8th September.
Bishop Coll will be Celebrant.
Heritage Week This very interesting topic on what is known as ‘A Ribbon Conspiracy
in Cloghan’. Will be the subject of a talk on Local History this Sunday night, Sunday
16th at 7 .30 p.m. In the Day Centre. All Welcome.
CLG GHLEANN FHINNE Lotto numbers for Tues-
day 28th July were 7-6-2-3-5-8-1-4. Congratulations
to Ryan Dorrian who wins €60.The jackpot next week
is €10,000.
Club App CLG Ghleann Fhinne is excited to an-
nounce our new Club App is coming soon. The App
will contain all our club news, weekly fixtures and
updates, membership and much more. Further infor-
mation to come in the coming weeks.
Our annual Donegal Down Syndrome Asso-
ciation Church Gate Collection is now only
a few weeks away. The collection will take
place outside church gates on Saturday 29th
and Sunday 30th August 2026. Glenfin Area Council - Monthly Draw 2026/27
The Glenfin Area Council would like to express their sincere appreciation for your ongoing support of
local initiatives. Your support is greatly valued.
Proceeds from this year’s monthly draw will be dedicated to the development of I ndependent Living
Accommodation for seniors adjacent to Ionad Pobail Gleann Fhinne.
In the coming weeks, volunteers will be visiting homes to provide information and sell-
ing lines in the new Monthly Draw for 2026/27. The monthly prize fund totals €1,000,
with a first prize of €500 and five additional prizes of €100 each. Additionally, there will
be a special bonus draw in December, featuring ten €100 prizes.
The Community Em-
ployment Scheme is
seeking a part-time
Kitchen Assistant for the
Cloghan Day Centre.
The closing date for ap-
plications is Wednesday

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Glenties

06/09/2026

Email: parishofiniskeel@gmail.com Parish of Inisk eel/P aróiste In ís Cao l 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 al l times. Recordings take place for all liturgies unless requ ested otherwise. CCTV is operational in Glenties and Fintown chur ches.
NOTICES FOR PARISH NEWSLETTER TO BE RECEIVED BY 5pm ON THURSDAY 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 AVAIL ABLE. PLEASE KEEP NOTICES TO A MINIMUM. St Connell’s Church, Glenti es
Webcam: www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Saturday
5th September 6:00pm Peter Gavigan R.I.P. &
Deceased Gavigan Family
Straoughter
John McDyre R.I.P.
Maas, 1st Anniversary
Packie Boyle R.I.P.
Derries
Sunday
6th September 11:00am Niall, Alice & Pat McDermott
R.I.P., Glassghmore, Cloghan
Frank & Nadine Connaghan
R.I.P. & Deceased members of
Connaghan & Boyle Families
Main Street
Peter Gallagher R.I.P.
Main Street, 10th Anniversary
Tuesday
8th September 7:30pm
Wednesday
9th September 6:15pm
7:30pm Adoration (1 Hour)
Thursday
10th September 9:30am
Patrick & Ann Jane Gallagher
R.I.P., Dibbin & Donegal Town
Friday
11th September 7:30pm
Nora Jack O’Donnell R.I.P.

Months Mind Mass

Saturday
12th September NO VIGIL MASS IN GLENTIES
Sunday
13th September 11:00am
John & Maura Gildea R.I.P.
Stranaglough
Teach Pobail an T eaghlaigh Nao fa,
Éadan Fhionn Fraoich
Sunday
6th September 9:30r.n.
Sunday
13th September 9:30r.n.
Bridget McDermott R.I.P.
Edeninfagh
Teach Pobail Cholmcille Na ofa,
Baile na Finne
Webcam: www.churchservices.tv/fintown
Saturday
5th September 7:30i.n.
Mary Gallagher R.I.P.
Adderwell
Tuesday
8th September 6:00i.n.
Saturday
12th September 7:30i.n.
There will be No Adoration in Fintown on
Monday 7th September.
Sunday Collection
Glenties €2,480 , Fintown €620
Edeninfagh € 310. Thank you 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
GLENTIES HORTICULTURAL SHOW 2026
Our Horticultural Show takes place on Sunday
13th September in The Market Hall, Glenties and
there’s a category for everyone!
Photography, Crafts, Flower Displays, Baking,
Vegetables & Farm Produce, Kids Art Showcase
Awards for the best in each category!
Entries: €2 per entry, Children’s entries are FREE
Open for entries:
Friday 11th September | 7pm –9pm
OR Sunday 13th September | 9am –11am
Judging: Sunday 11am –12pm
Open to the public: Sunday 12pm –6pm
Poultry and Carboot sale will be held in The
Railway Inn’s car park , Fintown on Sunday 13th
Sept 11am-3pm
Entry Fee for Sellers is €10
Everyone is welcome
Fireside Fleadh all types of music is being held
in The Railway Inn, Fintown on Sunday 13th Sept
7pm. Everyone welcome
Oiche Ceoil Tuesday 15th 8.30pm
Musicians, 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
Pilates with Martina will starting back in the
Fintown Parish hall on Friday 18th Sept 7pm.
All levels welcome. Please contact Martina
on 086 384 6302 to book your place
Coiste Forbartha Éadan Fhionn Fraoich
Social Dance in Edeninfagh Hall F94 HT 2X on
Friday 18th September 2026
8.30 p.m. to 10.30p.m.
Music by Alex & Sinead Black
Admission €10
Refreshments served. Raffle will take place.
EDENINFAGH CHURCH /
HALL FUNDRAISER
Congratulations to Teresa Molloy,
Fintown on winning €1, 110 in the August
50/50 draw. Thank you to all who
contributed to the draw. Next draw takes
place on Friday 25th September.
Envelopes available in the three local
churches and in local businesses or from
any committee member. Entries also via
Revolut:Frankie 087-9186261
(€10 per entry)
Fr Gerard will visit the sick and
housebound in the Edeninfagh area on
Tuesday 8th September and the Fintown
area on Wednesday 9th September
Áras Sheáin Bháin
Tá na ranganna seo leanas ag toiseacht in Áras
Sheagháin Bháin (Leabharlann Bhaile na Finne ) gan
mhoill.
The following classes will be starting in Áras Sheaghain
Bháin (Fintown Library )
Fidil / Fiddle
Feadóg stáin /Tin whistle
Giotár / Guitar Bunleibhéal agus Ardleibhéal
(beginners and advanced)
Damhsa Sean-nós / Sean-nós dancing
Gaeilge / Irish - Bunleibhéal agus Ardleibhéal
(beginners and advanced)
Fáilte roimh achan nduine. Everyone Welcome
Tuilleadh eolais / For more information
087 243 1910. Le tacaíocht ó Phleanáil Teanga na
Gaeltachta Láir.
Ceardlann Chopair in Áras Sheáin Bháin, Baile na
Finne F94 X77V le Niall Ó
Fearraigh ar an Satharn 19ú Meán Fómhair 10.00r.n. -
2.00 i.n. Tuilleadh eolais ag 087 6365481. Ta
spásanna teoranta mar sin tá sé riachtanach d'áit a
chlarú riomh ré. Bí linn don lá chruthaitheach seo. Tá
an chúrsa seo le Cheardaíocht Chopair Dhún na nGall
arna pháirtchistiú ag Clár Tacaíochta do Oideachas
Pobail de Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Dhún na
nGall.
Club Bollaí Bhaile na Finne
Tá an spórt Bollaí ag toiseacht arais i halla
paróiste Cholmcille oíche Luan 7ú Meán Fómhair
2026 ón 8 a chlog go dtí an10 a chlog san oíche.
Tá fáilte roimh baill úra i gcónaí.
Bowls are starting again in Fintown parish hall on
Monday 7th September 2026 from 8pm - 10pm
nightly. New members always welcome.
Le tacaíocht ó Choiste Pleanála Teanga na
Gaeltachta Láir.
GLENTIES TOWN TEAM - MONTHLY MEETING
Our next meeting takes place on Monday, 7th
September at 7pm in the Community Centre,
Glenties. Whether you're part of a local club,
business, organisation, community group, or
simply someone who cares about Glenties, your
ideas, input and support are always welcome.
Everyone welcome! … new faces especially en-
couraged to come along.
Coiste Forbartha Éadan Fhionn Fraoich
Jiving, waltzing and líne- dancing classes in
Edeninfagh Hall, Wednesday nights, beginning
Wednesday , 9th September at 8.30 p.m.
Due to the Harvest Fair Day falling on
a Saturday this year, there will no
Vigil Mass at 6pm on
Saturday 12th September in
St Connell’s Church, Glenties.
For those wishing to avail of Vigil Mass,
the Vigil Mass in Fintown, as usual, will
take place at 7:30pm on that evening.
A meeting of the Fintown Hall
Committee will take place in Fintown
Hall on Wednesday 16th September at
8:30pm. A good attendance would be
appreciated.
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.
Donegal Group 173 Rise and Shine Trust (formerly
The Irish Handicapped Children ’s Pilgrimage Trust and
The Irish Pilgrimage Trust) are celebrating forty years
of taking young people with special needs to Lourdes
each Easter. We are celebrating with a special Mass
on Saturday 26th September in the Church of the Irish
Martyrs, Letterkenny at 12 noon. The Mass will be
concelebrated by Bishop Niall Coll and Bishop Donal Mc
Keowan, Bishop of Derry and many of the priests who
travelled to Lourdes with us over the years. We invite
all the guests and their families and all the helpers
who travelled with us over the years to our Mass to
celebrate the work of the Donegal Group over these
forty years.
Irish Dancing class resumes on, Tuesday 8th.
September in Glenties Market Hall at 4.30pm.
Beginners welcome. Marie Bonner-Cannon.
There will be a Cursillo friendship night in
Donegal Town on Wednesday 9th September at
7:30pm in the Church of Ireland hall.
All Cursillo members very welcome.
Harvest Fair Junior Kids Tractor Run in
association with Scoil Mhuire takes place this
Sunday 6th September at 12:00. Register for
your driver's licence at the Health Centre Car
Park before we travel down the Main Street. We'll
finish up at Roddy's for some goodies. If you've
no tractor then bicycles, tricycles, ride-ons etc.
are all welcome!

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Gortahork

06/09/2026

POBAL CHRIOST RI

An tAth. Donnchadh Ó Baoill
(086) 603 1749 / (074) 91 35214
tpcr1906@gmail.com
16ú Lúnasa 2026
www.pobalchriostri.ie / www.mcn.live

AIFRINN NA SEACHTAINE

5.08 Satharn 11 r.n.
4 Fhéile Muire
15.08 Satharn 12.30 i.n. Baisteadh
15.08 Satharn 3 i.n.
Lá Fhéile Muire-Paidrín ar Chnoc Na Naomh
15.08 Satharn 7 i.n.
Barney agus Mary Curran, Mín Doire
16.08 Domhnach 9 r.n.
16.08 Domhnach 11 r.n.
Nora O'Donnell, An Bhealtaine/An Chlochán Liath
16.08 Domhnach 1.30 i.n. Aifreann in Inis Bó Finne
Dan Coll,Inis Bó Finne/An Fál Carrach (Cuimh Míosa)
17.08 Luain 7 i.n.
18.08 Máirt 10 r.n.
19.08 Céadaoin 7 i.n. Ní bheidh aifreann
20.08 Déardaoin 7 i.n.
Jimmy,Paddy agus Gracie Sharkey, Sruthán
21.08 Aoine 7 i.n.
Barney Sweeney,An Bhealtaine
22.08 Satharn 7 i.n.
Tom Dooley,Gort a’ Choirce
23.08 Domhnach 9 r.n.
Micheal Mulhern,Felixstowe/Sasain
23.08 Domhnach 11 r.n.
Martha Gallagher, An Bhealtaine
23.08 Domhnach 2 i.n.Baisteadh

BÁS LE GAIRID

Eamon Mc Ginley, Inis Bó Finne/An Fál Carrach
Michael Mulhern, Felixstowe/Sasain
Sarah Mc Gee, Gaoth Dobhair
Harry Thompson, An Bhealtaine
Hannah Nic Ruairí,Toraigh/Mín Lárach

CUIMHNEACHÁIN BÁIS

Joe agus Cassie Nic Íomhair, Doire Chonaire
Tógadh €1,530 an tseachtain s'chuaigh thart. Buíochas don phobal.
BANC BIA CHLOICH CHEANN FHAOLA 085 756 0177
Dé Máirt 10.30 r.n - 7.00 i.n.
PAIDRÍN (CHAPLET) THRÓCAIRE DÉ - Dé Máirt 7.00 i.n.
PAIDRÍN NA NAOMHSHACRAIMINTE Dé Domhnaigh .

AN CHÉAD LÉACHT

Sliocht as leabhar Isaia fáidh. 56:1, 6-7.
Seo mar a deir an Tiarna: Coinnigi an ceart,
cleachtaígí an fhíréanacht, óir tá mó shlánú ar tí teacht
agus m'fhíréantacht ar tí a léiriú.
Na stráinséirí a chloígh leis an Tiarna chun freastal dó,
chun grá a thabhairt d'ainm an Tiarna agus chun a
bheith ina seirbhísigh aige, iad sin uilig a choinníonn
an tSabóid agus a chloíonn le mo chonradh, déanfaidh
mé iad a chomóradh go dtí mo shliabh naofa.
Bhéarfaidh mé aoibhneas daofa i mo theach urnaí.
Glacfar ar m'altóir lena dtabhartais agus lena n-íobairtí,
óir bhéarfar ar mo theachsa teach urnaí na gciníocha
go léir.
Briathar an Tiarna. FR. Buíochas do Dhia.

FREAGRA AN tSAILM

Go mola na ciníocha thú, a Dhia;
go mola na ciníocha go léir thú.

AN DARA LÉACHT

Sliocht as litir Naomh Pól chuig na Rómhánaigh.
11:13-15, 29-32.
A phágánaigh! Lig domh seo a insint daoibh: Sa mhéid
gurb aspal na bpágánach mé, is é mo dhulgas éad a
chur ar mo chine féin agus iad a spreagadh chun
iomaíochta libhse agus ar an dóigh sin cuid acu a
shlánú. Mar, ma tugadh an domhan chun
athmhuintearais le Dia trína gcaitheamh amach, cad a
thiocfaidh dá nglacadh ar ais iad ach mar a bheadh
aiséirí ó mhairbh ann? Ní cúis aithreachas ar bith do
Dhia a choíche a thíolaicí ná an rogha a bhíonn déanta
aige. Ionann is mar bhí sibhse easumhal do Dhia san
am a chuaigh thart agus go ndearnadh trócaire oraibh
siocar easumhlaíochta na nGiúdaich, is mar a gcéanna
acu siúd é; tá siadsan easumhal anois nuair atá
trócaire déanta oraibhse, ach déanfar trócaire orthu
féin ar deireadh thiar thall. Mar chuir Dia an uile
dhuine i ngéibheann san easumhlaíocht d'fhonn
trócaire a dhéanamh orthu uilig.
Briathar an Tiarna. FR. Buíochas do Dhia.
ALLELUIA, alleluia!
Is fírinne do bhriathar, a Thiarna.
Déan sinn a naomhú san fhírinne.
Alleluia!

AN SOISCÉAL

Sliocht as an Soiscéal naofa de réir Naomh Maitiú.
San am sin chuaigh Íosa go dtí ceantar Tuíre agus
Síodón. Tháinig bean as Canán amach as na críocha

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Inver

06/09/2026

Date Church Time Anniversaries/Intentions
Saturday 29th August Ardaghey 6:00pm Patrick John McBrearty
Drimarone 7:30pm Holy Mass
Sunday 30th August Frosses 10:00am David Charlton
Mountcharles 11:30am Margaret Bonner, New York, née Keeney, Dromore
(Recently Deceased)
Monday 31st August Mountcharles 10:00am Holy Mass
Tuesday 1st
September Frosses 10:00am People of the Parish
Wednesday 2nd Sept Ardaghey 10:00am Holy Mass
Thursday 3rd Sept Drimarone 10:00am Holy Mass
Friday 4th Sept Mountcharles 3pm–4pm Adoration, Benediction and Confession
Drimarone 7:00pm Letterbarrow FC 50th Anniversary Mass
Saturday 5th Sept Ardaghey 6:00pm John Ward
Drimarone 7:30pm Holy Mass
Sunday 6th Sept Frosses 10:00am Holy Mass
Mountcharles 11:30am Casey Dorrian Ward (Month’s Mind)
Kathleen McDaid
Mary Byrne (1st Anniversary)
Harry and Mary Leonard
Lizzie Dunnion
Ardaghey 3:00pm Baptism
Monday 7th Sept Mountcharles 10:00am Holy Mass
Tuesday 8th Sept Frosses 10:00am People of the Parish
Wednesday 9th Sept Ardaghey 10:00am Holy Mass
Thursday 10th Sept Drimarone 10:00am Holy Mass
Friday 11th Sept Frosses 10:00am Holy Mass
Saturday 12th Sept Mountcharles 1:00pm Baptism
Ardaghey 6:00pm Holy Mass
Drimarone 7:30pm Seamus McGinty
Sunday 13th Sept Frosses 10:00am Sean Breslin
Mountcharles 11:30am Liam Paul and Frank McGinty
Mary Friel, Glencoagh
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Tuesdays Frosses 10:30am –11:30am
Thursdays Ardaghey 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Fridays Mountcharles 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026 takes place Thursday, Oct 1st, 2026 – Saturday, Oct 31st, 2026. For
more information, please visit breastcancerresearch.ie or www.breastcancerireland.com .
International Coffee Day 2026 takes place on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. For further details please see
www.internationalcoffeeday.org .
Naomh Naille GAA & LGFA SLOTTO . https://member.clubspot.app/club/st-nauls- gaa/fundraisers
Data : 23 Lúnasa Torthaí Slotto na seachtaine, ní raibh buaiteoir ar bith ar an Phota Óir. Is iad na h-uimhreacha
5-4-2-6-3-7-1 Duais aitheantais €80.00 comhgairdeas le Claire McInaw
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 €12,24 0 in the pot.
Best wishes to everyone taking part in the Monty Challenge this weekend.
We have no Senior Games this weekend .
Senior Ladies are away to Termon on Friday 4th September at 7.00pm .
Senior Men are away to Naomh Muire Íochtar na Rosann on Saturday 5th September.
Reserve game at 2.15pm followed by the Senior game at 4.00pm. Good luck all .
A defibrillator has been installed in the Football Club Rooms at Tymeen. Eircode F94 VW74
The defibrillator is registered with the ambulance service.
CHURCH COLLECTIONS : Thank you for your support
Ardaghey: €1180 Additional Assumption € 24 Mountcharles : €880 Frosses : €795
Drimarone : 9th Aug € 460, 15th Aug €375 Assumption €105 22nd Aug € 320 Building Fund €1250 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Ireland invites married couples to a residential Weekend from Friday 2nd to Sunday
4th October 2026 www.marriageencounter.ie
THE ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY : Frosses and Inver Area: CONFIDENTIAL NUMBER 087 7020601
Mountcharles and Drimarone Area : CONFIDENTIAL NUMBER 086 1690524
PARISH OF INVER Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th August 2026 ~ 22ND 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
Low-Gluten Hosts are available at all the Masses in the Parish. If you would like to receive a low-gluten host,
please feel free to come forward to the priest and cross one arm across your chest indicating your preference.
They may or may not be suitable depending on the various intolerances. If you have any questions please do
not hesitate to contact Fr. Boyle. Mass for Expectant Families on 8th September at 7:00pm in St Eunan's Cathedral Letterkenny celebrated by
Bishop Coll.
Celebration Mass on 26th September: Donegal Group 173 Rise and Shine Trust (formerly The Irish
Handicapped Children's Pilgrimage Trust and The Irish Pilgrimage Trust) are celebrating forty years of taking
young people with special needs to Lourdes each Easter.
We are celebrating with a special Mass on Saturday 26th September in the Church of the Irish Martyrs,
Letterkenny at 12 noon. The Mass will be concelebrated by Bishop Niall Coll and Bishop Donal McKeowan,
Bishop of Derry and many of the priests who travelled to Lourdes with us over the years. We invite all the guests
and their families and all the helpers who travelled with us over the years to our Mass to celebrate the work of
the Donegal Group over these forty years.
St Joseph Men's Camino Join men from across Ireland on Saturday 12th September for a 25km pilgrimage
through the Boyne Valley, beginning in Drogheda. Open to men aged 18+. Cost: €65 (student €55). Registration,
accommodation and details: www.dominicans.ie/events . Enquiries: op.evangelisation@gmail.com. Poor Clares Galway, Half-Day Retreat for women 18-40 The event will take place from 2pm to 6pm on
Sunday 6th September For more information and to register: https://cherisheddaughters.eventbrite.ie The Annual Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine in honour of St. Pio will take place on Sunday 20th Sept. Bus
departing from St. Agatha's Church, Clar at 8am, Donegal Town at 8.15am (car park at the Old Stone cafe) and
Laghey Village at 8.30am. Please book seat early. For further details and to book a seat please contact Betty
Carrabin (086 0812394) or Margaret Harte (087 6422197).
The Donegal Down Syndrome Annual Church Gate Collection will take place throughout County Donegal
on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August 2026. NET MINISTRIES My name is Thomas O’Donoghue, from Inver Parish. I will be starting a mission year in Ireland
in August 2026 with a young Catholic organisation called NET Ministries. NET’s mission is to encourage and
support young people to encounter Jesus and embrace the life of the Church. They do this through road teams
and through parish teams, organising different clubs and retreats. I’m looking for support in the mission by
people financially contributing to it, as we solely rely on the generosity of others for the mission. You can donate
on, https://netireland.org/missionary/thomas-o-donoghue or contact me on 087 708 0884 or NET Ministries
directly at College Court, Main Street, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, F93 HYE0.
The next Sunday Social in Dunkineely Community Centre will be on Sunday 30th August 2026 from 8pm to
10pm. Music by Country Traditions. Admission €10 which includes refreshments St. Nauls G.A.A.& L.G.F.A. Scor na n-Og The Club would like to invite any young people interested in
representing the Club in Scor na n-Og to contact Anne Marie on 087 2749158 as soon as possible as the first
Semi Final takes place in Inver Community Centre on Friday 7th. Oct. The different categories are as follows
Ceili Dancing, Solo Singing, Recitation, Instrumental Music , Ballad Group, Novelty Act and Quiz and the age
limit is U17'S
NOTICES FOR NEWSLETTER : Notices of community/non-commercial nature are always welcome for
our newsletter. Email inverparish@gmail.com , deadline 12noon on Thursday.
PA R O C H IA L HO U S E TE L . NO’S: Frosses: 074 9736006 | Ardaghey 074 9736007
Killymard: 074 9721929 | Donegal Town: 074 9721026 | Killybegs: 074 9731013
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
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Letterbarrow FC there will be Mass celebrated by Fr Liam Boyle in
Drimarone church on Friday 4th September at 7:00pm . Fr Charlie Byrne and Rev David Huss will be in
attendance. Your support would be greatly appreciated on this momentous occasion.
PRO-LIFE WITNESS takes place at the roundabout close to Letterkenny hospital from 1-2pm on Friday 4th.

Contact

Fr Morty for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no newsletter next weekend Saturd ay 5th / Sunday 6th September.

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Kilcar

06/09/2026

M
ass Times
Saturday 5th 6pm Mabel Byrne, née McNelis, Cougish – Months
Mind
Sunday 6th 11am John P & Teresa Campbell, Castlecarn –

Anniversaries

Monday 7th NO MASS
Tuesday 8th 10am Nativity Of The Blessed Virgin
Wednesday 9th 10am
Thursday 10th 10am Sally & Con Byrne – Anniversaries
Friday 11th 10am
Saturday 12th 6pm Nora Shovlin – Months Mind
Peter Shovlin – Anniversary
Sunday 13th 11am Noreen & James McHugh – Months Mind
St Carthas Church, Kilcar
Fr Willie Peoples P.P
074 9738007 / 087 7449461 stcarthaschurch@gmail.com
Sunday 6th September 2026
Live Streaming: www.mcn.live
St Peregrine
A blessing with the relic of St Peregrine can be obtained after Mass every Frid ay at 10am.
This kindly Saint, born in Italy in 1260, is the Patron Saint of cancer patients.
Áislann Chill Chartha
Friday 11th 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)
Our Golf Classic is on Friday 25th September

contact Aislann reception to book your team

Halloween Camo from 27th-30th October,
check social media for details.
Exercise with Physio Éireann this September
in Kilcar and Meenaneary.
Something for everyone…
Chair Pilates – movement and falls
prevention for all abilities with tea after.
Clinical Pilates – great for back pain
StrongHER – ladies’ weights to build strength
&amp; support bone health. Call 085
1707997
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.
Áislann Chill Chartha also has office space
available at competitive rates & of various
sizes. Viewing can be arranged.
For all info call 074 9738376 or message our
media pages.
Parish Collection - € 1720
Confessions will be heard after all Masses during the week Cursillo
There will be a Cursillo friendship
night in Donegal Town on Wednesday
9th September at 7:30pm in the
Church of Ireland hall.
All Cursillo members very welcome.
Church Renovation Committee
There was a meeting held this week with
the Church Renovation Committee
regarding fundraising.
So much work has been carried out on the
main body of St Carthas, with more work
to do.
The gable of the Church has to be sealed,
with emphasis on the bell tower, where
dampness is occurring.
The sacristy needs similar attention & a
store room & outside toilets are necessary.
Fundraising will be done over a 3 year
period. You will be well informed prior to
any fundraising events.
Thank you for your generous donations
towards this project. Gravedigger
There is a gravedigger required for the
new graveyard.
Any interested parties can contact the

parish office for an application form

Deadline is Friday 11th September.
Carrick Day Care Centre
Chiropody Clinic forthcoming dates
8th September, 13th October, 10th
November, 8th December 2026.
Contact Bernie Boyle 087 2331438
Lannons Pharmacy
* Free delivery
* Free advice
* Prescriptions while you wait
* Free weekly medication dosette
boxes
Located at Supervalu, Killybegs.
Beside the Post Office.
Call: 074 9732252
Here To Help

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Killybegs

06/09/2026

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: Conor Sheridan, London, formerly of Main Street, Killybegs (brother of Irene Mc Nern);
Eileen Kennedy, whose funeral took place in Ardaghey on Friday (sister of the late Brendan O’Keeney)
Pray for: Mary Haughey (Croaghlin).
Suaimhneas Síoraí .
Mass for Expectant Families Tues 8th Sept 7pm
St Eunan ’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. St. Vincent de Paul Contact No. 087 3507727
Liturgy of the Word for Children
This Sunday 6th September 11am;
Sunday 27th September 11am.
Parish Choir Practice Monday 7.15pm
Sunday Collection 30th August €1,195.00
Maintenance Fund 30th August €1,385.00
Thank you for your ongoing generosity.
Anam Cara, Parent Support Evening, Thurs 10th
September 7.30pm, Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny.
Forester ’s Community Hall are exploring the
idea of setting up a new social group, bringing
back the old -school tradition of sitting down
together, having the chats, enjoying a bit of banter
and playing some good old -fashioned board games.
A relaxed space to meet people, make new friends,
have a cuppa and enjoy some fun each week. Drop
us a message - we ’d love to hear your thoughts.
Tel: 0872505449 Final Hymn: Freely
God forgave my sin in Jesus ’ name
I’ve been born again in Jesus ’ name
And in Jesus ’ name I come to you
To share his love as he told me to.
Chorus:
He said freely, freely you have received;
Freely, freely give,
Go in my name and because you believe
Others will know that I live.
All power is given in Jesus ’ name
In earth and heaven in Jesus ’ name,
And in Jesus ’ name I come to you,
To share his power as he told me to. (Chorus) Prayer for the love of Creation
Creator God,
You show us what love is
through the beauty of the earth
and the gift of your Son.
For the love of
animal and plant
mountain and forest
sea and city
woman and man
friend and family
those who live far from us
and those yet to be born.
Move us to live more simply,
to protect the earth
and to speak up for those in need.
Amen.
Sarah Hagger -Holt/ CAFOD Carrick Day Care Centre Doors re -opened 31st
August, Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm.
Wholesome freshly cooked 4 course meal available
daily €10 (booking advised). Enquiries 97 39354 or
Mobile 0876419749. Chiropody Clinic 8th Sept.
Contact Bernie Boyle 0872331438.
Thank You The family of Joe McCarthy R.I.P.
would like to thank everyone who helped Joe during
his illness, specially his carers: Phil, Peggy, Helen,
Hannah, Niamh, Bernie and Gary, the Doctor, local
nurses, L.U. H. and Donegal Hospice, Helen Watters,
Aiden Gallagher (Physio), Deborah (Dietitian), O.T.s,
the Neurologists at St Vincent ’s Hospital and local
GAA for parking during the wake.
A mention to Nessa and Cathy who really cared for
Joe throughout the years, they will never know the
extent of their help, Laurence Doherty and his men
who gave their own time to make the house
Accessible, Fr Colm for the lovely Mass and Denis
McSweeney who sang beautifully, the readers and
gift bearers and all who helped at the wake. A Mass
will be offered for you all. Anna, Ciara & Luke  Sunday 6th September 2026: Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
 Weekday Readings: Twenty Third Week in Ordinary Time Weekday 2
Masses will be relayed on the webcamera: go to killybegsp arish.com for a link to Online Services or mcn.live
Saturday 5th September: 07.00pm - Joe McCarthy (Month ’s Mind Mass)
Patrick McCloskey (3rd Anniversary)
Sean Melly (20th Anniversar y)
Packie (25th) & Mary (40th) Boyle (A nniversaries)
John & Margaret McTeague (Anniversaries)
Sunday 6th September: 09.00am - Special Intentions
11.00am - Ann Boyle (birthday remembrance)
Monday 7th September: 10.00am - James & Mary Ann O ’Donnell (Anniversaries)
Tuesday 8th September: 10.00am - Special Intention
Thursday 10th September: 10.00am - Cahir & Annie Kennedy (Anniversaries)
Friday 11th September: 10.00am - Deceased members of the Mulreany family
Saturday 12th September: 07.00pm - Una Cunningham (16th Anniversary) & baby Linda
Sunday 13th September: 09.00am - Kathleen Boyle (19th Anniversary)
11.00am - Tommy & Bridget Dorrian (Anniversaries) &
deceased family members
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday 11.00am - 7.00pm
Cursillo There will be a Cursillo friendship night
in Donegal Town on Wednesday 9th September at
7:30pm in the Church of Ireland Hall. All Cursillo
members very welcome. Adoration in the Adoration Room every Wednesday evening 6 -7pm. All welcome.
Donegal Group 173 Rise and Shine Trust
(formerly The Irish Handicapped Children's
Pilgrimage Trust and The Irish Pilgrimage Trust)
are celebrating 40 years of taking young people
with special needs to Lourdes each Easter, with a
Mass on Saturday 26th Sept. Church of the Irish
Martyrs, Letterkenny 12pm. We invite all guests
families & helpers, who travelled with us over the
years, to this Mass of Our Lady of Lourdes. Entrance Hymn: Christ Be Our Light
Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
Longing for truth, we turn to you.
Make us your own, your holy people,
Light for the world to see.
Christ be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.
Longing for peace, our world is troubled.
Longing for hope, many despair.
Your word alone has pow ’r to save us.
Make us your living voice. (Chorus)
Áislann Chill Chartha: 0749738376
Onoir Friday 11th September
Enrolment for winter classes now also being taken
Golf Classic Friday 25th September Irish Dancing Class resumes on Wednesday 9th
September in Foresters Hall at 4pm. Beginners
welcome. Marie B/Cannon & Oran McNelis.
Living in the Present Moment
ensures we do not miss the present,
ensures we do not find the day has passed us by
before we have fully lived it,
helps us greet the night with gratitude,
helps us to welcome death
when its moment comes. Sister Stan
A Triduum in preparation for the Feast of St
Padre Pio at the Franciscan Friary, Rossnolwlagh,
Sunday 20th - Wed 23rd September.
Mass, Homily and Blessing with his mitten at
7.30pm each evening. All welcome.
Killybegs https://mcn.live/Camera/st-mary-of-the-visitation-church

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Kincasslagh

06/09/2026

Mass Time Sept 6th- Sept 13th
ADORATION
St. Mary’s Church Kincasslagh
Day
Time
Masses This
Week
Sun 6th
10am
Ellen & James
Gallagher
(Owey)
Wed 9th
St.
Anthony
7pm
Bridget & John
Sweeney

Fri 11th
10am
Sun 13th
10am
St Columba’s Church Burtonport
Day
Time
Masses This
Week
Sat 5th
10am
6.30pm
Our Lady
Packity Boyle
(Lower Keadue)
Mon 7th
10am
Special
Intention
Tues 8th
10am
Thurs
10th
10am
Mary Houston
(Birthday Mass)
Fri 11th
10am
Philip Mc
Cafferty
(Arranmore)
Sat 12th
6.30pm
Madge
Mc Hugh
(Months Mind)
Pat, Mary &
Doalty Forker
(Glenahilt)
St. Crone’s Church Arranmore
Day
Time
Masses This
Week
Sun 6th
12.30
4pm
Mass Rock
Tues 8th
10:00
12:30
Church
Day Centre
Sun 13th
12:30

Recent Deaths

Mary Campbell, Meenmore
If you would like to volunteer to help in
any number of ministries within our
Church’s please see Fr Vincent, and
thanks to those who already do!
Eucharistic Adoration in
St. Columba’s on Monday after
10am Mass for an hour, & in
St.
Mary’s on Wednesday
11-12 noon.
PARISH BAPTISMS on request. Please see
Fr. Vincent to arrange a date and
time.
ST COLUMBA’S COMMUNITY CENTRE
Starting Monday 7th of September until Thursday
10th of September. We are having a fill a bag for
€5 sale on all Ladies, Gents and children's
clothing. Bags will be provided.
Move to the beat: Move to the beat is starting on
Tuesday 15th September at 10.30 am.
to book a place send your name and mobile
number to burtonportcc@gmail.com or text
Margaret 087 6317683.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Annual Halloween Spooktacular walk on Friday
23rd October commencing at 7pm. Join us for one
of the big social events of the year.
If you would like to donate to
the Kincasslagh Parish Graveyards
please use your phone camera to scan
the code and follow the instructions.
Many thanks.
Keadue Rovers Bingo Results –
28/08/2026
€100 House Jackpots: Marian Davison,
Crickamore (Game 6) and Paul
O'Donnell, Burtonport (Game 12).
No Snowball winners. Current prizes:
€1,000 and €550 (52 numbers).
50/50 Draw: Congratulations to Kate
Gallagher, Burtonport, tonight’s
winner. Next Bingo: Friday 04/09/2026.
St Anthony Devotions
Mass every Wednesday in St. Mary’s
Church Kincasslagh at 7:00pm with
devotions. The Relic of St Anthony will
be available for veneration.
Confessions available before the Mass.
CONFESSIONS
=====
Saturday: 12:00- 12:30pm
St. Columba’s.
Saturday: 5:45-6:15pm
(Before
Vigil Mass)
& before St. Anthony’s Mass on
Wednesday in St. Mary’s

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Milford Kilkeel

06/09/2026

Sunday 6t h September
Twenty-Third 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 5th September at 5:45pm
Ellen Green 1st Anniversary Mass
Saturday 12th September at 5:45pm
Annie & Dan Kelly Anniversary 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 5th September at 6:00pm
Anthony & Paul Peoples Anniversary Mass
Sunday 6th September at 11:00am

Sunday Mass

Tuesday 8th September at 10:00am
Teresa Griffin Anniversary Mass
Thursday 10th September at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Friday 11th September at 10:00am
Michael Corrigan Anniversary Mass
Saturday 12th September at 6:00pm
Vigil Mass
Sunday 13th September at 11:00am
The Mc Garvey Family Anniversary Mass
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerrykeel
Sunday 6th September at 9:30am
Kathleen, Francie & Frank Friel Anniversary Mass
Monday 7th September at 9:30am
Morning Mass
Sunday 13th September at 9:30am

Sunday Mass KILLYGARV AN & T ULLYF ERN PARISH

RATHMULLAN - MILFORD - OUGHT ERLIN - KERRYKE EL - GLENVAR
F92 E772 F92 YV27 F92 A432 F92 R8P7 F92 D897
Weekly Collections
Rathmullan & Oughterlin: €1,555
St Mary’s Glenvar: €545
St Peter’s Milford: €1,190
Our Lady of Lourdes, Kerrykeel: €345
Thank you for your generosity
and continued support. St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin
Sunday 6th September at 11:00am
John Loughrey Anniversary Mass
Sunday 13th September at 11:00am
Missa Pro Populo

Recently Deceased

Charlie Mc Ateer , Kerrykeel, whose Funeral Mass
took place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church,
Kerrykeel on Friday.
Donal Friel, Rathmullan, whose Funeral Mass took
place in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan on Saturday.

Anniversaries

Anthony Peoples, John Mc Gettigan,
James Mc Bride & Kathleen Bradley.
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 5th September at 7:15pm
Amelie O’ Sullivan 1st Anniversary Mass
Sunday 6th September at 9:00am
Willie Gallagher Anniversary Mass
Tuesday 8th September at 10:00am
Morning Mass – Holy Rosary directly after Mass
Wednesday 9th September at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Thursday 10th September at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Friday 11th September at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Saturday 12th September at 7:15pm
Mary Lally 1st Anniversary Mass
Sunday 13th September at 9:00am
John & Olive Sheridan Anniversary Mass
Towards Healing
If you have been abused in the past or have a
concern about the welfare and safety of a child,
please contact: Raphoe Diocesan
Designated Liaison Person,
Margaret Northage: 086 2183011 or
alternatively you can go directly to the Gardaí or
Túsla who are the Child & Family Agency.
Letterkenny Garda Station: 074 91 67100
Túsla – Child and Family Agency:
074 91 23672 / 074 91 23770. Parish Retreat to Lough Derg
Fr Stephen will lead a One-Day Retreat to Lough Derg on Saturday 19th Se ptember.
The Retreat which will be delivered by Fr La & his team. The cost is €50 per person which
includes tea & scones and a light lunch. A bus will leave Rathmullan on Saturday 19th at 7:30am
and will pick up at Milford at 7:45am. We will leave Lough Derg after Mass, at 4:30pm,
approximately. The parish will cover the cost of the bus. Bookings must be made in advance.
If interested please give your name to Geraldine on 086 3369095 ASAP
or by Friday 11th September at the latest.
Rathmullan/Oughterlin/Glenvar
Visitation of the Sick and the Housebound
Fr Stephen will visit the Sick & the
Housebound on Wednesday 9th September .
If there is anyone who would like Fr Stephen
to visit on his Monthly Visitation of the Sick
&Housebound, please contact Rathmullan
Parochial House on 074 9158156.
Loreto Community School Milford
Loreto Community School, formerly Loreto College, Milford,
is delighted to announce an Afternoon of Celebration on
Saturday, 26th September 2026 , marking three very special
milestones in our school’s history: 60 years since the school
first opened, 30 years since it became a Community School,
and 20 years since we moved into our new school building.
It promises to be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our
school’s rich history, the many generations of students and
staff who have been part of our journey, and the strong
community links that endure. Please save the date
– we look forward to celebrating with you! Milford & Kerrykeel
Visitation of the Sick and the Housebound
Fr Raymond will visit the Sick & the Housebound on
Thursday 10th & Friday 11th September .
If there is anyone who would like Fr Raymond to
visit on his Monthly Visitation of the Sick &Housebound,
please contact Milford Parochial House on 074 9153236.
Tuesday 8th September- Feast of The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Prayer for the Feast of the Birth of Mary
God Our Father, give your chosen people your help and strength.
The birth of the Virgin Mary’s son was the dawn of our salvation.
May our celebration of her nativity bring us closer to lasting peace
and may the virtues that she modelled develop in our lives,
to love you and our neighbours more perfectly. Amen.
To celebrate the Feast of The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary & asking for her intersession,
Fr Stephen will lead The Holy Rosary for the intentions of the people of the whole Parish,
directly, after 10am Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan on Tuesday morning.
St Joseph's National School BBQ Party in aid of
St Joseph's National School, Rathmullan on Friday
11th September at 6pm at Ray Community Centre.
€25 per family or €10pp.

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Rathmullan

06/09/2026

Sunday 6t h September
Twenty-Third 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 5th September at 5:45pm
Ellen Green 1st Anniversary Mass
Saturday 12th September at 5:45pm
Annie & Dan Kelly Anniversary 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 5th September at 6:00pm
Anthony & Paul Peoples Anniversary Mass
Sunday 6th September at 11:00am

Sunday Mass

Tuesday 8th September at 10:00am
Teresa Griffin Anniversary Mass
Thursday 10th September at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Friday 11th September at 10:00am
Michael Corrigan Anniversary Mass
Saturday 12th September at 6:00pm
Vigil Mass
Sunday 13th September at 11:00am
The Mc Garvey Family Anniversary Mass
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerrykeel
Sunday 6th September at 9:30am
Kathleen, Francie & Frank Friel Anniversary Mass
Monday 7th September at 9:30am
Morning Mass
Sunday 13th September at 9:30am

Sunday Mass KILLYGARV AN & T ULLYF ERN PARISH

RATHMULLAN - MILFORD - OUGHT ERLIN - KERRYKE EL - GLENVAR
F92 E772 F92 YV27 F92 A432 F92 R8P7 F92 D897
Weekly Collections
Rathmullan & Oughterlin: €1,555
St Mary’s Glenvar: €545
St Peter’s Milford: €1,190
Our Lady of Lourdes, Kerrykeel: €345
Thank you for your generosity
and continued support. St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin
Sunday 6th September at 11:00am
John Loughrey Anniversary Mass
Sunday 13th September at 11:00am
Missa Pro Populo

Recently Deceased

Charlie Mc Ateer , Kerrykeel, whose Funeral Mass
took place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church,
Kerrykeel on Friday.
Donal Friel, Rathmullan, whose Funeral Mass took
place in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan on Saturday.

Anniversaries

Anthony Peoples, John Mc Gettigan,
James Mc Bride & Kathleen Bradley.
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,

Webcam: www.mcn.live/rathmullan
Saturday 5th September at 7:15pm
Amelie O’ Sullivan 1st Anniversary Mass
Sunday 6th September at 9:00am
Willie Gallagher Anniversary Mass
Tuesday 8th September at 10:00am
Morning Mass – Holy Rosary directly after Mass
Wednesday 9th September at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Thursday 10th September at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Friday 11th September at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Saturday 12th September at 7:15pm
Mary Lally 1st Anniversary Mass
Sunday 13th September at 9:00am
John & Olive Sheridan Anniversary Mass
Towards Healing
If you have been abused in the past or have a
concern about the welfare and safety of a child,
please contact: Raphoe Diocesan
Designated Liaison Person,
Margaret Northage: 086 2183011 or
alternatively you can go directly to the Gardaí or
Túsla who are the Child & Family Agency.
Letterkenny Garda Station: 074 91 67100
Túsla – Child and Family Agency:
074 91 23672 / 074 91 23770. Parish Retreat to Lough Derg
Fr Stephen will lead a One-Day Retreat to Lough Derg on Saturday 19th Se ptember.
The Retreat which will be delivered by Fr La & his team. The cost is €50 per person which
includes tea & scones and a light lunch. A bus will leave Rathmullan on Saturday 19th at 7:30am
and will pick up at Milford at 7:45am. We will leave Lough Derg after Mass, at 4:30pm,
approximately. The parish will cover the cost of the bus. Bookings must be made in advance.
If interested please give your name to Geraldine on 086 3369095 ASAP
or by Friday 11th September at the latest.
Rathmullan/Oughterlin/Glenvar
Visitation of the Sick and the Housebound
Fr Stephen will visit the Sick & the
Housebound on Wednesday 9th September .
If there is anyone who would like Fr Stephen
to visit on his Monthly Visitation of the Sick
&Housebound, please contact Rathmullan
Parochial House on 074 9158156.
Loreto Community School Milford
Loreto Community School, formerly Loreto College, Milford,
is delighted to announce an Afternoon of Celebration on
Saturday, 26th September 2026 , marking three very special
milestones in our school’s history: 60 years since the school
first opened, 30 years since it became a Community School,
and 20 years since we moved into our new school building.
It promises to be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our
school’s rich history, the many generations of students and
staff who have been part of our journey, and the strong
community links that endure. Please save the date
– we look forward to celebrating with you! Milford & Kerrykeel
Visitation of the Sick and the Housebound
Fr Raymond will visit the Sick & the Housebound on
Thursday 10th & Friday 11th September .
If there is anyone who would like Fr Raymond to
visit on his Monthly Visitation of the Sick &Housebound,
please contact Milford Parochial House on 074 9153236.
Tuesday 8th September- Feast of The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Prayer for the Feast of the Birth of Mary
God Our Father, give your chosen people your help and strength.
The birth of the Virgin Mary’s son was the dawn of our salvation.
May our celebration of her nativity bring us closer to lasting peace
and may the virtues that she modelled develop in our lives,
to love you and our neighbours more perfectly. Amen.
To celebrate the Feast of The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary & asking for her intersession,
Fr Stephen will lead The Holy Rosary for the intentions of the people of the whole Parish,
directly, after 10am Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan on Tuesday morning.
St Joseph's National School BBQ Party in aid of
St Joseph's National School, Rathmullan on Friday
11th September at 6pm at Ray Community Centre.
€25 per family or €10pp.

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Templecrone

06/09/2026

A Thirty Third
Sunday in
Ordinary time 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
SUNDAY COLLECTION: €2860. Thank you!
CLUB BOLLAÍ BHAILE NA FINNE Tá an spórt Bollaí ag
toiseacht arais i halla paróiste Cholmcille oíche Luan 7ú
Meán Fómhair 2026 ón 8 a chlog go dtí an10 a chlog san
oíche. Tá fáilte roimh baill úra i gcónaí.
Bowls are starting again in Fintown parish hall on Monday
next 7th September 2026 from 8pm - 10pm nightly. New
members always welcome.
DOWN SYNDROME CHURCH GATE COLLECTION in
Lettermacaward & Doochary amounted to €520.thanks to all
who contributed.
ST.CRONA’S DUNGLOE
SAT 5th SEPT.
6.30PM Bridget Hanlon, Cloughwally & Deceased
members of the McHugh family, Meenacarn
Hughie O’Donnell, Cronashallog
Kathleen Anne Doherty, Aboligan
Peter McCafferty, Chapel Road
SUN 6th SEPT. 23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
11AM Funeral Mass for Mary Campbell

Anniversaries - Jim the Cope

Mary Mc Andrew nee Gallagher,
Manchester & Drimlaghdrid
MON 7th SEPT.
NO MASS
WED 9th SEPT.
NO MASS
THU 10th SEPT.
NO MASS
FRI 11th SEPT.
7PM Joe Byrne. 1st Anniversary
SAT 12th SEPT.
6.30PM Charles Kennedy & the Kennedy family
Deceased members of the Doherty &
Houston family
Jim Greene, Carnmore Road
SUN 13th SEPT. 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
11AM Mary & Maurice Ward
CONFESSIONS unavailable until Saturday 12th in St Crona’s
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.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE – 12 NOON THURSDAY
Administrator & Director of Music: Lisa Philbin (087) 123 9354
Newsletter: Maureen Mc Cahill (087) 673 7821
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ST. CRONA’S CHURCH, CHAPEL ROAD, DUNGLOE, CO.DONEGAL, F94 W2P2 …………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
TWENTY-THIRD
SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY
TIME

DUNGLOE -MEENACROSS -LEITIR -DOOCHARY
Fr. Pat Ward P.P 074 95 21008
086 230 0620
Email: office@templecroneparish.ie CONGRATULATIONS to Yvonne Mc Monagle & Pádraig
Ferry who were married in St. Bridget’s last weeken d.
á
ST.PATRICK’S MEENACROSS
SUN 6th SEPT. 23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
10AM Sally McGettigan and Dom McGettigan,
Meendrain
SUN 13th SEPT 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
10AM
ST.BRIDGET’S LEITIR
SAT 5th SEPT.
7PM
SAT 12th SEPT
7PM John Mc Ginley, Renny
ST.CONAL’S DOOCHARY
SUN 6th SEPT. 23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
11.30AM Patrick, Nellie & Bridget Mc Dermott &
deceased members of the Mc Dermott Family
Daniel Watson, Cork 1st Anniversary
SUN 13th SEPT. 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
11.30AM Connell & Madge Mc Dermott, Doochary
COVER FOR ANNUAL LEAVE : Fr. Sean Gallagher will cover Fr.
Pats weekend Masses for the next 2 weekends, 29th-30th
August & 5th-6th September. There will be no weekday Masses
scheduled during this time. In the event of an emergency,
please call either Fr. Vincent @ 087 703 1366, Fr. Nigel @ 074
954 8902 or Fr. Brian @ 087 993 5544

RECENTLY DECEASED

Enda Bonner, Manorcunningham & Dungloe
Bridie Bonner, Mollyroe
Mary Campbell née Wallace, Meenmore, Dungloe

ANNIVERSARIES

John Hanlon, Boyoughter
Rodger Mc Carron, Carnmore Road Dungloe
Gracie Glackin, Maghery
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