Raphoe Collated Bulletin

Ardara

20/09/2026

Tw e nty -fourth S unday in Ordinary Time – We e k be ginning: 13th S e pte mbe r 2026
Weekend Mass Times
Sa tur da y Vigil Kilcloone y 6.00pm
Ar da r a 7.30pm
Sunda y Kilcloone y 9.30am
Ar da r a 11.00am

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Recent Deaths

Jimmy M c Gill Aighe w ho w as burie d on We dne sday
Je ssie & C harle s C unningham, S e attle & M e e ntashask w hose ashe s w e re in inte rre d
during the w e e k.
C athle e n M c Ne lis Dublin & Tully be g w ho passe d aw ay on 7 th S e pte mbe r.
Fune ral arrange me nts late r.
Et ern a l rest gra n t u n t o t h em O Lord
Graveyard
The grass w ill be cut this coming w e e k. You may w ish to cov e r y our family grav e s.
Ir ish D a ncing Cla sse s w ith the Bonne r C annon S chool e v e ry Thursday in the Parish
C e ntre Ardara at 5.00pm. Be ginne rs w e lcome .
Anima Christi
Sou l of Ch rist , sa n ct ify me.
Body of Ch rist , sa ve me.
Blood of Ch rist , in ebria t e me.
Wa t er from t h e side of Ch rist , wa sh me.
Pa ssion of Ch rist , st ren gt h en me.
O Good J esu s, h ea r me.
h ide me Wit h in you r wou n ds.
Su ffer me n ot t o be sepa ra t ed from you .
F rom t h e wicked en emy , defen d me.
At t h e h ou r of my dea t h , ca ll me
a n d bid me come t o you
Th a t wit h you r sa in t s I ma y pra ise you
F or ever a n d ever. Amen .
Church Collection Envelopes
We e k e nding S unday 6th S e pte mbe r 2026
Parish Env e lope s: €2451.00
Thank you for your generous support

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Bruckless

20/09/2026

MASS TIMES ANNIVERSARIES /INTENTIONS

Saturday 12th Sept 6:30pm Holy Mass
Sunday 13th September 11:00am
1:00pm
7:00pm Georgie McMullin (10th Anniversary)
Baptism
Cenacle
Monday 14th Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Tuesday 15th Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Wednesday 16th Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Thursday 17th Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Friday 18th Sept 10:00am Holy Mass
Saturday 19th Sept 6:30pm Thomas McCauley (Anniversary)
Peter McMenamin (1st Anniversary)
Sunday 20th September 11:00am
7:00pm Holy Mass
Cenacle
Church of St Joseph & St Conal, Bruckless
Fr Joseph Ndiraba Tel: 074 97 37015
E-mail: parishofficebruckless@gmail.com
24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday 12th / Sunday 13th September 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.
Abide Women's Conference, November 20-22, the Great Northern Hotel Bundoran . Mass will be
celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin, from Cork & Ross Diocese. We would love to welcome you this
weekend. For more details please visit Abide in His Love at eventbrite.ie Registration link:
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
A Church Gate Collection for the Re-Development of Ards Friary will take place on Saturday 26th and
Sunday 27th September . Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Marriage Enrichment Weekend Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th October 2026, Focolare Centre, Prosperous,
Co. Kildare Apply online: www.marriageencounter.ie ·
There will be a clearance sale of gifts, bric-a-brac and lots more on Saturday, 10 October in St Mary’s
Hall, Convoy from 11am to 3pm. All are welcome. All proceeds are to help Mary's Meals feed more children. 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
Bruckless NS As a culmination of our Centenary Celebrations, we will be honoured with the presence of
the Bishop of Raphoe, Dr Niall Coll, who will come to perform a blessing of ou r school on Thursday 17th
September at 11.45 a.m. There will be a small ceremony with the school children taking part. Tea/Co ffee
and light refreshments will be served afterwards. Everyone is welcome to join us. 2 COLLECTIONS : €1400 CONFESSIONS : Available on request.
ST PADRE PIO Triduum of Masses takes place at Rossnowlagh Friary to commemorate his memorial
each evening from Sunday Sept 20th till Wednesday Sept 23rd inclusive . It includes Mass, homily and
blessing with his relic. Preacher is Fr Pius McLaughlin who met Padre Pio. Leitir Corn Mill Kilcar F94CP7E National walking Day 2026 Sunday 27th September @12 o’clock

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Cathedral

20/09/2026

SUN DAY CO LLECTION ~ 7th September - €6,344
PARISH EXP ENDITURE ~ €44,170.83 (includes €30,831.82 Parish Insurance)
DONATIONS: 1 x €250, 1 x €50, 2 x €40, 3 x €10 and 2 x €5
SACRED VESTMENTS (LATE DONATIONS): €220
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
DONEGAL GROUP 173 RISE AND SHINE TRUST (formerly The Irish
Handicapped Children ’s Pilgrimage Trust/The Irish Pilgrimage Trust) are
celebrating forty years of taking young people with special needs to Lourdes. A
special Mass will be held on Saturday 26th September in the Church of the Irish
Martyrs, Letterkenny at 12 noon with concelebrants: Bishop Niall Coll and Bishop
Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry and Priests who travelled to Lourdes over the
years. Families and helpers who travelled with us over the years are very welcome.
There will be a CLEARANCE SALE of gifts, bric -a-brac and lots more on
Saturday 10th October in St Mary ’s Hall, Convoy from 11 am to 3 pm. All are
welcome. All proceeds are to help Mary's Meals feed more children.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND ~ Take time out for just the two of
you. Whether newly married or many years together, rediscover the love that brought
you together. The weekend will take place from the 2nd - 4th October at Focolare
Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare. Apply online: www.marriageencounter.ie or Phone:
087-6299153. Places are limited.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE OR DIGITAL DEVICE?
Register for Age Action ’s free one -to-one digital skills tutoring in Letterkenny
Central Library (Wednesday ’s 10.30 am - 12.30 pm). To register, please phone: 091 -
527831 or email: aaw@ageaction.ie
ABIDE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE: Will take place from the 20th - 22nd
November at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran. Speakers include: Fr. Barry
Braum, Fr. Mark Wharton, Nashville Dominicans etc, Mass will be celebrated by
Bishop Fintan Gavin, from Cork & Ross Diocese. please visit: Abide in His Love at
eventbrite.ieRegistration link: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com St. Eunan ’s Cathed ral
Letterkenn y
NE WSLE TTER
Sunday 13th Sept emb er 2026
Twenty Fourth Sunday in O rdinary
MUSIC MINISTRY SEMINAR
The Diocesan Church Music Group will hold a Seminar for all those involved
in Music Ministry in Parishes throughout the Diocese on Saturday 10th
October in the Mount Errigal Hotel beginning with registration at 10 am.
The purpose of this seminar is to offer a new Mass setting which might
interest you and provide some general music, with an emphasis this year on
Responsorial Psalms. An additional theme of the Seminar this year, is Music
for Weddings and Funerals. We will introduce and reintroduce appropriate
music for these important liturgical occasions in the liturgical life of every
parish. Whilst this is a specific topic, sometimes outside of the remit of parish
choirs, all the music we will be offering will be suitable for use on Sundays
and other occasions throughout the year.
• The Seminar is open to Choir Directors, all Choir Members,
Organists and Church Musicians.
• We also welcome all who sing or play an instrument at weddings
and funerals but who may not be directly associated with music
ministry on a regular basis.
A new directory for music appropriate for use at weddings and funerals will be
launched by Bishop Niall Coll at the Seminar. It will provide suggestions for
music for weddings and funerals as well as giving musicians and singers
references for listening to and obtaining music.
• We would ask all Choir Members, if interested in attending this
Seminar, to please give your name, to your Choir Director.
• For individuals, who provide music on other occasions, we ask that you
contact the Parish Office, leaving your mobile number and email address
as soon as possible.
• The cost of this Seminar is €35 per person, which the Parish will be

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DOES YOUR CHILD NEED A SCHOOL BUS? A meeting will take place
this evening, Sunday 13th September at 7 pm in Meeting Room 2, Community
Centre, Pearse Road, Letterkenny. All Parents affected are invited to come along.
CATHEDRAL CLEANING will take place on Tuesday 15th September from
4 pm. We encourage as many as possible to come along and lend a hand!
The NSC are hosting a HEALING SERVICE from 7 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday
15th September, which can be viewed on: https://www.churchservices.tv/
ballyfermot and also on Radio Maria. Led by Fr. Pat Collins C.M. Prayer Petitions by
email to: info.newspringtime@gmail.com
WE INVITE YOU TO COME & SEE what the Encounter School of
Ministry Course is all about . Join us on Thursday 17th September from 6.30pm
(first half hour is prayer and worship) to 9.00pm at All Saints Church,
Newtowncunningham. Participants can attend up to 3 classes without committing to
pay for the course. If a participant decides to enrol before the application deadline of
October 1st, tuition fees will then be applied. If a participant decides not to cont inue,
there is no obligation. More information or register here: https://encounterschool.org/
donegal/ or email donegal@encounterschool.org.
BAKE SALE in aid of Little Blue Heroes will take place on Saturday 19th
September from 12 pm - 4 pm in Foróige, Spencer House, High Road, Letterkenny.
Some of our amazing young people from Foróige will be baking homemade treats for
this event. Your support would be appreciated. For more information or to donate
baked goods, please email: sinead.mccormack@foroige.ie
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.
A CHURCH GATE COLLECTION will take place for the RE-
DEVELOPMENT OF ARDS FRIARY next weekend, 26th and 27th September .
Your support would be greatly appreciated. Elusive Theatre will be hosting a ‘LIVING HISTORY PERFORMANCE’
about the building of St. Eunan's Cathedral based on a script from Kieran Kelly
on Culture Night, Friday 18th September at 6.15 pm and 7.30 pm. All are welcome.
The CONWAL SINGERS will perform in St. Eunan ’s Cathedral on Friday 18th
September (Culture Night) at 8 pm. Sunday 13th September ~ Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary
Masses: 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon and 6 pm
Baptisms: 2.30 pm
Monday 14th September ~ The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
8 am Mass ~ Special Intention
10 am Mass ~ Special Intention
Tuesday 15th September ~ Our Lady of Sorrows
8 am Mass ~ Special Intention
10 am Mass ~ Priest ’s Intention
Holy Face Prayer Group after 10 am Mass and Rosary
Legion of Mary Meeting ~ 10.30 am in the Pastoral Centre
Wednesday 16th September ~ Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian
8 am Mass ~ Dariusz Kos RIP
10 am Mass ~ Peter Browne RIP
7.30 pm ~ Confessions
Thursday 17th September ~ St. Robert Bellarmine
8 am Mass ~ Mick Gallagher RIP 10 am Mass ~ Priest ’s Intention
8 pm ~ Charismatic Prayer Group in the Conference Room
Friday 18th September
8 am Mass ~ Living Members of the Raphoe Diocesan Society
10 am Mass ~ Hugo McNulty RIP
7 pm Mass ~ Michael Sweeney (Month ’s Mind Mass) , Agnes Geary, Art
McLoone, Anne McLoone, William Devenney, James McTaggart, Edward
McCauley, Carmel McCallion, Joseph Ward, Katie Ward, Maud Gormley and
Colman Barrett RIP
Saturday 19th September ~ St. Januarius, bishop and martyr
10 am Mass ~ Special Intention Nuptial ~ 1 pm
Confessions: 12 noon - 1 pm and 7 pm
Baptisms: 4 pm Vigil Mass ~ 6 pm
Sunday 20th September ~ Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon and 6 pm
Baptisms: 2.30 pm
MASS FOR THE FEAST OF ST. EUNAN will be celebrated in St. Eunan ’s
Terrace (off Convent Road) on Wednesday 23rd September at 7 pm .

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Drumholm (Ballintra)

20/09/2026

24th 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 - €1,055.00
WE PRAY FOR OUR DEAD,
We Pray for MARY SWEENEY
-Month’s Mind & for all our
Dead and for KATHLEEN
DOHERTY -1st Anniv and for
all those whose

anniversaries occurs

around this time

REST IN PEACE. REST IN PEACE

10.00am MONDAY 14TH SEPT.
10.00am TUESDAY 15TH SEPT.
THURSDAY 17TH SEPT.
10.00am FRIDAY 18TH SEPT .
11.00am SUNDAY 20TH SEPT. 06.30pm SATURDAY 12TH SEPT.
MARY SWEENEY -Month’s Mind.
PATSY McGOLDRICK
06.30pm SATURDAY 19TH SEPT. 10.00am WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPT. KATHLEEN DOHERTY -1st Anniv.
& BABY LAURYN.
ISOBEL CAIN.
ELIZABETH TIMONEY .
MASS & ADORATION. MASS
PRAYER Suitable for 24th SUNDAY in Ordinary Time. for 24th SUNDAY in Ordinary Time. "Look upon us, O God,
Creator and ruler of all things, and, that we may feel the wor king of your mercy, grant
that we may serve you with all our heart. Through our Lord J esus Christ, your Son, who
lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, fo r ever and ever. Amen ." MASS
NO MASS
REV FR PATRICK FELL & DECEASED
MEMBERS OF THE FELL FAMILY .
MARY QUINN -Month’s Mind 11.00am. SUNDAY 13TH SEPT.
MAS S INTENTIONS; MAS S INTENTIONS;
From now on only three
Anniversary Masses will be offered on
Saturday & Sunday Masses . Please
book your Masses early. CLG NAOMH BRÍD WEEKLY NEWS. CLG NAOMH BRÍD WEEKLY NEWS. LOTTO RESULTS. LOTTO RESULTS.
JACKPOT WINNER. JACKPOT WINNER. A huge congratulations to Jennifer Mc Clay , who scooped
our €6,850 Club Lotto Jackpot!. Winning numbers: 6, 16, 22, 23, 24, Well done
Jennifer, thank you to everyone for continued support of CLG Naomh Bríd.
QUEEN’S CATHOLIC CHAP LAINCY (Welcome Pack Attached) The Catholic
Chaplaincy at Queen’s reopens for the new academic year on Monday 14 September,
with weekday Masses and our semester programme resuming. Our first Sunday Mass
is 20 September at the new, earlier time of 7.00pm. Please note the new time! New or
returning student? Find out about what’s on, ways to connect and get i nvolved, and
student accommodation at Ryan Hall at qubcatholic.org and on our socials. Staff and
alumni are always welcome too. Visit our newly renewed Chapla incy at 28 Elmwood
Avenue for Mass, Confessions or candlelighting — and call into Mosaic for some of the
best coffee, hot lunches and home -baked treats in South Belfast!
SEE POSTER IN ADD SEE POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS. ITIONAL NEWS.
KATHLEEN MONAGHAN.
JOE COX.
KATHLEEN & PACKIE McGLINCHEY .
THOMAS PATTON. CHURCH GAT E COLLECTION for the Re-Development of Ards Friary will
take place Sat 26th- Sun 27th Sept . Your support would be greatly appreciated.
ABIDE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE , November 20 -22, the Great
Northern Hotel Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Speakers incl ude: Sarah Swafford,
Fr Barry Braum, Fr Mark Wharton, Kimberlee WooLing, D anielle Noonan,
Nashville Domincans & more, Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Fintan
Gavin, from Cork & Ross Diocese. We would love to welcome you this
weekend. For more details please visit Abide in His Love at
eventbrite.ieRegistration link: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com NEW ALTERSERV ERS. NEW ALTERSERV ERS. Any Boy or Girl from 3rd Class up who
would like to become an Alterserver, Please contact Fr Adrian for an
enrolment form
A MARRIAGE ENRICHME NT WEEKEND. A Weekend Like No Other
Take time out for just the two of you. Whether newly married o r many years together,
rediscover the love that brought you together. Friday 2nd – Sund ay 4th October 2026,
Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare, Places limited – boo k now! Apply
online: www.marriageencounter.ie · 087 629 9153
WE INVITE YOU TO COME & SEE, WE INVITE YOU TO COME & SEE, what the Encounter School of
Ministry Course is all about. Join us on Thursday 17th September from 6.30pm (first
half hour is prayer and worship) to 9.00pm at All Saints Church , Newtowncunningham.
Participants can attend up to 3 classes without commitÝng to pay for the course. If a
participant decides to enrol before the application deadline of October 1st, tuition fees
will then be applied. If a participant decides not to continue , there is no obligation.
More information or register here: https://encounterschool.org/donegal/ or
email donegal@encounterschool.org.
BALLINTRA--LAGH EY, FOROIGE CLUB LAGH EY, FOROIGE CLUB . . RREGISTRAT ION NIGHT. EGISTRAT ION NIGHT.
2026 -2027, St Bridget’s Community Centre, F94X7TD, 18th Sept 7.00 -8.00pm
JOIN, EXPLORE, LEARN, BELONG -Contact SUSAN 086 -0484482.

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Dunfanaghy

20/09/2026

It Is our privilege and OUP aeVentére (0 GIscover
I ES SS our own special light. The Candle of Remembrance
ST SS is aSS0a— — Mary Dunbar for the coming week will be
or fi »\ lit in loving memory of
Ar. uii, i Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy
) i ~ yal Fr. Martin Doohan Parish Priest. Margaret, Patrick, Patsy &
& a. 3 Clondahorkey. (Dunfanaghy & Creeslough). Charlie McConnell
j f 4 a ya Tel: 074-91-36163 Mobile: 087-6132132 Killygordan
‘dla |‘ Fr. John Joe Duffy C.C. Creeslough
id & sa i w Tel: 074-91-38011 Mobile: 087-3143532 u
! I |. 23"d Sunday in Ordinary Time — 6'" September 2026 .
Mi! . Masses for the Coming Week i
“ | eg EW Mon - No Mass
) "& 3 . _ Tue 7pm A Special Intention
we, i pé “ Wed 9.30am Mass of St. Peregrine p
E - ' ha Thur @ 10.00am®@ Opening Mass for The School Year (Murroe N.S.) e e ‘
on LS ta Fri 9.30am —The Holy Souls AYN
“ae | Sat 6.00pm Mary McAuliffe, Kill j IN
) mm ! Sun 10.00am Patrick Murphy, Belmullet | CAN DO au |
, ha ac) 1130am Grace Everitt, Corcreggan/London Veer IN HIM
SS ~~ ais J
aS Please Note change in Thursday Morning’s Mass at10am \\ wE 77
Prayers for our Dead NE Só
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. ched dy % 4 joy 1
Confession .- be en iched oy che (ord 8 i | ‘KK |
Confessions each Saturday from 5pm — 5.45pm and before and after each Mass upon request. | 25 ie. |
Collection Ta
Last weeks” Offertory Collection came to €1107. Thank you for your gift to God and His Church.
In the film adapti f the N Anxiely
n the film adaption of the Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from i
novels of CS Lewis, one of most insightful and thought provoking scenes for da at Erinn óliliill
least, is when Aslan, the lion speaks to Edmund, one of the children about his Do éi int :
transgression. Edmund has betrayed his family by following a wicked witch. When Phil a cg at
he does come back to his family, we see Aslan, the majestic guardian of Narnia speak Prayers of the Angel
to Edmund but ata distance. We do not know what is being said, the matter is being “My God, I bel á
dealt with guietly as it should be, minimising the embarrassment of the offender, héag You! me : > ~~ 1 hope: and
who in this case is very much aware of his transgression and shame. i peruonsot You forall
Ral g those who do not believe, do not adore,
The Gospel today puts the responsibility on the offended party, on us, to go speak de not hope and do not love You!”
to those who have wronged us, to speak to them quietly, to point 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 Paid igh cma i
redemption for our brother who has turned himself away from God’s grace. | el iú reparation eee
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 attempts 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 | Mais "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 i
I am there among them. Matt Noo. ~~ Be Nourished oy the Cucharist bai

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Falcarragh

20/09/2026

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 12th 7: 00 pm Mass
Sunday 13th 9: 00 am Aifreann don Phobal
10: 30 am Paula Grady Anniversary
Monday 14th 9: 30 am Private Intention
Tuesday 15th 9: 30 am Anne Marie McIvor RIP
Wednesday 16th 9: 30 am Private Intention
Thursday 17th 9: 30 am Private Intention
Friday 18th 7: 00 pm Private Intention
Saturday 19th 11: 00 am Latin Mass
7: 00 pm Danny McFadden Anniversary
Michael Tam McFadden Anniversary
Sunday 20th 9: 00 am Aifreann don Phobal
10: 30 am Eugene McGee Anniversary
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
Forgiveness does not come easy to us because we are not like our compassionate and loving
Father, ‘slow to anger and rich in mercy ’. Even in small things we find it difficult to forgive. We
can bear grudges for years against those we consider to have wronged us, to have let us
down, or to have treated us unfairly. This can apply to family members, neigh bours, friends and
colleagues at work or in school. We often nurture bad feelings towards them. We avoid people
with whom we have clashed or argued. We forget – or overlook the fact – that God continues to
forgive us over and over again.
Why does Jesus insist so much on forgiveness? It is because without forgiveness love cannot
flourish and peace cannot exist between people. When we refuse to forgive what happens? We simpl y close the
doors of our hearts to love. Nursing anger and resentment is the surest way to keep love out. The elder brother in
the parable of the Prodigal Son is a striking example of this. He is someone who cannot f orgive because he has
closed his heart to his younger brother and even to his Father. He never knew how much the father loved him
too. It is in forgiving that we are most like God, our Father, and Christ, his Son. It is in forgiving that we bring
healing to ourselves and to others, that we restore broken relationships and release the seeds of lo ve in our
communities. It is in forgiving that we extend the reign of God ’s love on earth.

Cuimhneacháin Báis

Anne Marie McIvor nee Gallagher, Falcarragh and Philadelphia.

Anniversaries

Paula Grady, Killult.

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Freagra an tSailm

Is grámhar trócaireach é an Tiarna, foighdeach agus lán de cheansacht.
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.
Church Gate Collection
A Church Gate Collection next weekend 19th and 20th September will be for
PCC students to go on Lourdes Pilgrimage as a volunteer with Raphoe
Diocese in May 2027. Any contribution would be greatly appreciated.
Church Gate Collection
A Church Gate Collection for the Re -Development of Ards Friary will take
place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September. Your support would
be greatly appreciated.
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.
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.
Marys Meals
If you have any old notes or coins that you wish to donate to Marys Me als
they can be dropped off at The Cope, Falcarragh, on Friday 25th September,
between 9.30am - 5.30pm. Otherwise collection can be arranged by
contacting Eilis Conneely on 087 7060457.
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 on Mondays and Wednesdays in Aras
Begley Hall. Introduce your child to the joy of dancing while also developing
confidence, coordination and social skills.
Alison Quigley Irish Dance
Classes on Thursdays at 4.30pm in Aras Begley. Classes for all levels, 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.
Ionad Naomh Fionnán
Congratulations to Margaret McCullough, this week ’s winner of 50/50 Draw.
Hip Hop Dance Class Tuesdays at 5p.m.
Over 35’s Astro every Tuesday night at 8pm. New members welcome.
Gymnastics Classes Wednesdays from 4 -5p.m. and 5 -6p.m. Bookings can
be made online or at 087 -7063018 or by email at ionadnf@gmail.com
Interested in joining Ladies Astro? Come along Wednesdays at 7p.m.
Pilates Wednesdays at 7:30p.m. The first block of Pilates class has started,
if you'd like to join in you can speak directly with Victoria by contacting
087 3297169 Suitable for all levels and abilities.
Children's Yoga Thursdays from 6p.m.
Ballet class Fridays, beginning Friday 11th September. 3:15p.m - 4p.m.
Babies & Pre -Primary Ballet. 4p.m. - 4:45p.m. Primary Ballet. 4:45p.m.
- 5:30p.m. Primary Ballet. 5:30p.m. - 6:15p.m. - Grade 2 Ballet.
Modern Dance Class from 6:15p.m - 7p.m.
For enquiries or bookings contact Deirdre at 087 263 2486
Cloughaneely Bowls Club every Saturday at 8p.m.
If there are any classes you'd like us to hold at Ionad Naomh Fionnán o ver
the Autumn/Winter months, please get in touch on our social media or drop
an email to ionadnf@gmail.com
Cloughaneely Junior Band
Lotto Results 3rd September
Uimhreacha na seachtaine: 8 -12-13-15-16-18
Match 5 winner: Shaun Sharkey €100. Jackpot €3,700.
AGM
Our AGM will be held on Saturday 10th October at 8pm in Ionad Naomh
Fionnán. Everyone Welcome.
Music Lessons begin on Tuesday 15th September. Registration €20,
€5 per class. Contact Laura on 0863517202 for details .
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 meets at Ionad Garradh
Cholm Cille every Thursday from 12.30pm -1.30pm. A fun, friendly space for
little ones to play and parents to connect. Please note new start time.
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.
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)

20/09/2026

NEWSLETTER

Mass Times in St Columba ’s Church, Kilmacrenan

Date Time 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
Monday 14th September 9:30am Special Intention
Tuesday 15th September 9:30am Special Intention
Saturday 19th September 6:00pm Nellie Sheridan Anniversary Mass
Sunday 20th September 11:00am Sunday Mass – Priest ’s Intention

Mass Times in St Brigid ’s Church, Golan

Sunday 13th September 9:30am Sunday Mass – Priest ’s Intention
Sunday 20th September 9:30am Barney Mc Bride Anniversary Mass

Mass Times in St Columba ’s Church, Termon

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
Monday 14th September 9:30am Neil Mc Daid Anniversary Mass
Wednesday 16th September 9:30am Frank Mc Devitt Anniversary Mass
Thursday 17th September 7:00pm Padre Pio Healing Mass
Friday 18th September 7:00pm Hughie Gallagher Anniversary Mass
Saturday 19th September 6:30pm Neil & Mary Mc Dermott Anniversary
Sunday 20th September 9:00am Pro Populo

Mass Times in St Colmcille ’s Church, Glendowan

Saturday 12th September 8:00pm Frances Mc Laughlin, Tirargus, Anniversary Mass
Sunday 13th September 10:30am Sunday Mass – Priest ’s Intention
Thursday 17th September 7:00pm Priest ’s Intention
Friday 18th September 7:00pm Charlie Mc Bride, Falbane, Anniversary Mass
Saturday 19th September 8:00pm Vigil Mass – Priest ’s Intention
Sunday 20th 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:
www.kilmacrenanparish.ie Sunday 13th September 2026
Twenty Four th Sunday in Ordinary Ti me
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: €1,240
St Columba ’s Church Termon: €1,005
St Columba ’s Church Kilmacrenan: €965
Thank you for your generosity and support 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. 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.
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
McBride on 0868382203 or at Seamus@creescom.com . Ards Friary Re -Development
A Church Gate Collection for the Re -Development of
Ards Friary will take place on Saturday 26th
and Sunday 27th September.
Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Abide Women's Conference, November 20th -22nd, the Great
Northern Hotel Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Speakers include Sarah
Swafford, Fr Barry Braum, Fr Mark Wharton, Kimberlee WooLing,
Danielle Noonan, Nashville Domincans & more, Mass will be
celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin, from Cork & Ross Diocese.
We would love to welcome you this weekend. For more details,
please visit Abide in His Love at eventbrite.ie. Registration
link: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com Encounter School of Ministry Course
We Invite You to Come & See what the Encounter School
of Ministry Course is all about. Join us on Thursday 17th
September from 6.30pm (first half hour is prayer and
worship) to 9.00pm at All Saints Church,
Newtowncunningham. Participants can attend up to 3
classes without commitÝng to pay for the course.
If a participant decides to enrol before the application
deadline of October 1st, tuition fees will then be applied.
If a participant decides not to continue, there is no
obligation. More information or register here:
https://encounterschool.org/donegal/ or email
donegal@encounterschool.org . First Friday Calls
Fr Martin will visit the Kilmacrenan area on Monday 14th
& the Golan & Coole area on Tuesday 15th September .
Fr Michael will visit the Termon Area on
Monday 14th September , beginning at 11:00am. Young at Heart Kilmacrenan
The Young at Heart Group are starting back
after the summer break on Tuesday 22nd
September in The Old School, Kilmacrenan
at 10:30am, for a cup of Tea and a Chat.
Looking forward to seeing you all.
Kilmacrenan Baby & Toddler Group meet every Thursday from
10am until 12pm in Kilmacrenan Hall. All pre -school age children
& babies welcome. Cuppa and a chat with like -minded mums,
dads, grandparents and caregivers. Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh
A Triduum in preparation for the Feast of
Saint Padre Pio will take place at the
Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh from
Sunday 20th September until Wednesday
23rd September. There will be Mass,
Homily and Blessing with his Mitten at
7:30pm each evening.

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Glenfin

20/09/2026

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

20/09/2026

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 r equested otherwise. CCTV is operational in Glenties and Fintown churches.
NOTICES FOR PARISH NEWSLETTER TO BE RECEIVED BY 5 PM 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
12th September NO VIGIL MASS IN GLENTIES
Sunday
13th September 11:00am John & Maura Gildea R.I.P.
Stranaglough
John McGeehan R.I.P.
Derries
Tuesday
15th September 7:30pm Patrick (30th Anniversary) &
Bridget Mary Duffy R.I.P.
Derries & Glasgow
Wednesday
16th September 6:15pm
7:30pm Adoration (1 Hour)
Thursday
17th September 9:30am
Friday
18th September 7:30pm
Nancy (1st Anniversary),
Martin & Donal Gallagher
R.I.P., Meenagrubby
Saturday
19th September Margaret Mary & Phonsie
O’Donnell R.I.P., Ard Connell
Sunday
20th September 11:00am
Teach Pobail an T eaghlaigh Nao fa,
Éadan Fhionn Fraoich
Sunday
13th September 9:30r.n.
Bridget McDermott R.I.P.
Edeninfagh
Sunday
20th September 9:30r.n.
Cormac Quinn R.I.P.
Mully
Teach Pobail Cholmcille Na ofa,
Baile na Finne
Webcam: www.churchservices.tv/fintown
Saturday
12th September 7:30i.n.
Monday 7-9i.n. Adhradh na Naomh Shracaminte
Tuesday
15th September 6:00i.n.
Saturday
19th September 7:30i.n. John McGinley R.I.P.
Fintown & Ballybofey
7th Anniversary
Sunday Collection
Glenties €1,980
Fintown €467
Edeninfagh € 300
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:
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
is cancelled due to unforeseen
circumstances
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)
Aged 65 or over?
The free flu vaccine will be available in

Primary Care Centre on Friday 25th September
from 10am – 12:30pm for those aged 65 year or
over ONLY. No appointment is necessary for this
clinic however you must be registered with
Dr Evelyn McManus or Dr Cooke to avail.
If you are registered with another GP Practice,
please contact them directly. The Flu vaccine is
available to all aged 65 and older. If you are
aged between 18-64yrs, please note that we will
be running a separate clinic in the coming weeks
for you as stock of vaccines are made available
to us. Those aged between 18-64 years are
eligible for the free flu vaccine if one of the
following applies: You have a chronic heart
condition, liver disease, chronic kidney disease,
Diabetes, chronic respiratory disease including
Asthma, COPD, Multiple Sclerosis, Down
Syndrome or, if you are a carer to somebody
with a condition listed above. Any queries,
please ring 074 9551330.
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.
There will be a clearance sale of gifts,
bric-a-brac and lots more on Saturday, 10
October in St Mary’s Hall, Convoy from 11am to
3pm. All are welcome. All proceeds are to help
Mary's Meals feed more children.
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.
Important Dates for 2027
Confirmation
• Saturday 13th March at 11am in
St Connell’s Church, G lenties
First Holy Communion
• Saturday 24th April at 11am in
St Connell’s Church, Glenties
• Saturday 1st May at 11am in Teach Pobail
Cholmcille Naofa, Baile na Finne
Coiste Forbartha Éadan Fhionn Fraoich
Jiving, waltzing and line - dancing classes in
Edeninfagh Hall, Wednesday nights, beginning
Wednesday, 9th September at 8.30 p.m.
Niall Mor Community & Enterprise Centre
Killybegs
074 97 41863 info@niallmorcentre.com
Upcoming Courses in Sept/Oct:
• Irish Language Classes
• Adult Art Classes
• Emergency First Aid Course
• Driver CPC Module 1 Course
• Heritage in the Hinterland Course
• Beauty Therapy & Skincare Course
• Children's Halloween Camp

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Gortahork

20/09/2026

An tAth. Donnchadh Ó Baoill
(086) 603 1749 / (074) 91 35214
tpcr1906@gmail.com
13ú Mean Fómhair 2026
www.pobalchriostri.ie / www.mcn.live

AIFRINN NA SEACHTAINE

12.09 Satharn 7 i.n.
Christopher Mc Fadden, Machaire Rabhartaigh
13.09 Domhnach 9 r.n.
13.09 Domhnach 11 r.n.
Padai,Nora & Patrick Mc Gee,Machaire Rabhartaigh
14.09 Luain 7 i.n.
15.09 Máirt 10 r.n.
16.06 Céadaoin 7 i.n.
17.09 Déardaoin 7 i.n.
18.09 Aoine 7 i.n.
Margaret Quinn, Inis Bo Finne/Machaire Rabhartaigh
19.09 Satharn 7 i.n.
Grace & Micheal Harkin, Sruthan
20.09 Domhnach 9 r.n.
Sarah & Joe O’Brien, An Bhealtaine
20.09 Domhnach 11 r.n.

BÁS LE GAIRID

Eugene Mac Pháidín,Mín Lárach
Kay Mc Quillan,Sandymount,Baile Atha Cliath
Michael Doogan,Caoldroim Uachtarach
Martina Rafferty, An Fal Carrach
Bella Diver,An Fal Carrach
Michael Mulhern, Felixstowe/Sasain
Tógadh €1,165 an tseachtain s’chuaigh thart. Buíochas don
phobal.
BANC BIA CHLOICH CHEANN FHAOLA 085 756 0177
Dé Mairt 10.30 r.n - 7.00 i.n.
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PAIDRIN NA NAOMHSHACRAIMINTE Dé Domhnaigh.
Beidh bailiúchán airgid ag Geaftai Tigh Phobail ar an 19ú agus 20ú
Mean Fomhair le cuidiú le scoláirí PCC ata ag dul go Lourdes le
h-obair dheonach a dhéanamh le Deoise Rath Bhoth.
Ta cupla suiochan fagtha ar oilithreacht go Lourdes ar an 28.09.26
fa choinne 5 la. Déan teagmhail le John Mc Ginley 074913520
Ar fail ag cul Theach a’ Phobail achan tseachtain.
Cuir €3.00 sa bhocsa bhán - tá siad ardaithe i bpraghas.
AN CEATHRÚ DOMHNACH FICHEAD A

AN CHÉAD LÉACHT

Sliocht as leabhar Sírach. 27:30-28:7.
Faltanas is fearg, is fuath liom iad,ach bíonn siad ina chroí
istigh ag an pheacach. An té a bhaineas díoltas, bainfidh Dia
díoltas as, nó coinníonn sé cuntas cruinn ar a pheacaí.
Maith do chomharsa an éagóir atá déanta aige, agus
nuair a dhéanfas tú urnaí, maithfear do pheacaí duit. Má
choinníonn duine olc istigh ina chroí do dhuine eile, caidé
mar is féidir leis bheith ag dréim le leigheas ón Tiarna?
Muna ndéana sé trócaire ar dhuine eile atá cosúil leis féin,
caidé mar thig leis maithiúnas a iarraidh ina pheacaí féin?
Má chothaíonn sé fearg agus gan ann féin ach duine, cé a
mhaithfeas a pheacaí dó? Cuimhnigh ar an chríoch atá
romhat agus cuir uait an fuath; cuimhnigh ar an deireadh
agus ar an bhás agus coinnigh na haitheanta go dílis.
Cuimhnigh ar na haitheanta agus ná bí i bhfeirg le do
chomharsa. Cuimhnigh ar chonradh an Té is Airde agus déan
neamhshuim de lochta do chomharsan.
Briathar an Tiarna. FR. Buíochas do Dhia.

FREAGRA AN tSAILM

Is grámhar trócaireach é an Tiarna,
foighdeach agus lán de cheansacht.

AN DARA LEACHT

Sliocht as litir Naomh Pól chuig na Rómhánaigh.
A bhráithre, ní dó féin amháin a mhaireas aon duine
againn, agus ní dó féin amháin a fhaigheas aon duine bás;
más beo dúinn, mairimid don Tiarna; agus más bás a
fhaigheann muid, faighimid bás don Tiarna. Dá bhrí sin, is
cuma cé acu beo nó marbh sinn, is leis an Tiarna sinn. Mar
is fá choinne sin a fuair Críost bás agus d'éirigh arís ó
mharbh, ionas go mba Tiarna na mbeo agus na marbh é.
Briathar an Tiarna. FR. Buíochas do Dhia.
ALLELUIA, alleluia!
Labhair, a Thiarna,
tá do sheirbhíseach ag éisteacht;
is agatsa atá briathra na beatha síoraí.
Alleluia!
SOISCÉAL
Sliocht as an Soiscéal naofa de réir Naomh Maitiú. 18:21-35.
San am sin tháinig Peadar chuig Íosa agus dúirt leis: “A Thiarna,
cé mhéad uair ba cheart domh pardún a thabhairt do mo
bhráthair nuair a pheacaíos sé i m'éadán; go dtí seacht nuaire?”
Dúirt Íosa leis: “Ní seacht n-uaire a deirim leat, ach seacht
n-uaire fá sheachtó.” “Dá bhrí sin, is féidir ríocht na bhflaitheas a
chur i gcosúlacht le rí arb mhian leis cuntas a iarraidh ar a chuid
seirbhíseach. Nuair a thosaigh sé ar an chuntasaíocht, tugadh
fear chuige a raibh fiacha deich míle talann air. Ó tharla nach
raibh glanadh na bhfiach sin aige, d'ordaigh an máistir é féin, a
bhean, a chlann agus a raibh aige a dhíol agus na fiacha a
ghlanadh. Thuit an seirbhíseach ar a ghlúine ag cur impí air: ‘A
mháistir, bíodh foighid agat liom agus íocfaidh mé an t-iomlán
leat” Le neart trua dó, lig máistir an tseirbhísigh sin ar shiúl é

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Inver

20/09/2026

Date Church Time Anniversaries/Intentions
Saturday 12th Sept Ardaghey 10:00am Holy Mass, Confession after Mass to 11am
Mountcharles 1:00pm Baptism
Ardaghey 6:00pm Marie McGinley
John McHugh
Jimmy Burke
Drimarone 7:30pm Seamus McGinty
Sunday 13th Sept Frosses 10:00am Holy Mass
Mountcharles 11:30am Liam Paul and Frank McGinty
Mary Friel, Glencoagh
John and Ellen Gallagher
Monday 14th Sept Mountcharles 10:00am Holy Mass
Tuesday 15th Sept Frosses 10:00am Sean Breslin
Wednesday 16th Sept Ardaghey 10:00am Holy Mass
Thursday 17th Sept Drimarone 10:00am Holy Mass
Friday 18th Sept Mountcharles 3:00pm Adoration, Benediction and Confession
Mountcharles 7:00pm Ann Rose
Saturday 19th Sept Ardaghey 10:00am Holy Mass, Confession after Mass to 11am
Frosses 1:00pm Baptism
Drimarone 2:00pm Baptism
Ardaghey 6:00pm Denis and Sophia Meehan
Drimarone 7:30pm Mary and Charles Breslin
Sunday 20th Sept Frosses 10:00am Eileen Williamson
Mountcharles 11:30am Holy Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Tuesdays Frosses 10:30am –11:30am
Thursdays Ardaghey 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Confession available on request when Fr Morty is present.
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; 30 Lúnasa Torthaí Slotto na seachtaine, ní raibh buaiteoir ar bith ar an Phota Óir. Is iad na h-uimhreacha:
2-1-7-4-6-5-3 Duais aitheantais €80.00 comhgairdeas le Eunan Ward
Data; 06 Mean Fómhair Torthaí Slotto na seachtaine, ní raibh buaiteoir ar bith ar an Phota Óir. Is iad na
h-uimhreacha: 4-1-2-3-6-5-7 Duais aitheantais €80.00 comhgairdeas le Andrew Coughlan
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 €12,38 0 in the pot.
Senior Fixtures Senior & Reserve Men will play Naomh Pádraig, Muff in the Intermediate Championship
Quarter finals in Killygordon on Sat 12/09. Games at 1pm & 3pm.
Our Senior Ladies will play An Clochan Liath in the Ladies Senior Championship quarter final on Sunday
morning in Dungloe at 10.30am.
We wish all our teams every success and congratulate them on their success to date.
We invite all adult club members to attend an important meeting this Monday 14th September at 8.00pm in
the Clubhouse.
A Church Gate Collection for the Re-Development of Ards Friary will take place on Saturday 26th and
Sunday 27th September . Your support would be greatly appreciated.
CHURCH COLLECTIONS : Thank you for your support
Ardaghey: 29th Aug €533 5th Sept €719 Additional Assumption € 10
Mountcharles : 30th Aug €1113 6th Sept € 840.88 Building Fund €315
€ sept €
€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 12th – Sunday 13th September 2026 ~ 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ Year A
Fr Liam Boyle, PP, Parochial House, Frosses Tel: 074 9736006 – In case of emergency only ring 089 9712498
Fr Morty O’Shea SOLT, CC, Parochial House, Ardaghey Tel: 074 973 6007
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.
A Triduum in preparation for the Feast of St. Padre Pio will take place at the Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh,
from Sunday September 20th until Wednesday September 23rd. There will be Mass, Homily and Blessing with
his Mitten at 7:30 each evening. Preacher will be Fr. Pius McLaughlin, OFM who met Padre Pio. All are very
welcome for these prayerful celebrations www.rossnowlaghfriary.ie
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.
Abide Women's Conference , November 20-22, the Great Northern Hotel Bundoran. Mass will be celebrated
by Bishop Fintan Gavin, from Cork & Ross Diocese. For more details please visit Abide in His Love at
eventbrite.ie Registration link: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com 'WOKE ' ideology is a significant part of modern culture. A recent homily of Bishop Robert Barron examines
some aspects of this way of thinking that conflicts with Catholic belief. 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).
There will be a clearance sale of gifts, bric-a- brac and lots more on Saturday, 10 October in St Mary’s Hall,
Convoy from 11am to 3pm. All are welcome. All proceeds are to help Mary's Meals feed more children. Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds hide me. Permit me not to be separated from you.
From the wicked foe, defend me. At the hour of my death, call me and bid me come to you
That with your saints I may praise you for ever and ever. Amen. ( St Ignatius of Loyola .)
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
RECENTLY DECEASED : Jerry Griffin, Co. Kerry, brother of Eileen Kelly, Mullinbouys
Kathleen Tierney (née Gallagher) Coventry, formerly of Thower, (Sister of Bridget Burke and Martin Gallagher)
HUGG Donegal - Suicide Bereavement Pop-up Café Coffee, Cakes and Compassionate Conversations
If you have lost a friend, family member, neighbour, teammate, or colleague, to suicide, recently or many years
ago, and if you are over 18, you are warmly invited to join us for a complimentary cuppa and chat with others
who understand your grief. Led by trained volunteers with a lived experience of suicide loss, our pop-up café
offers a safe, non-judgmental space for social connection, mutual support and shared understanding.
Where : Donegal Town, Donegal, 10.30am to 12pm
When: October Wednesday 7th, November Wednesday 11th, December Wednesday 9th
To reserve a spot at one or more pop-up email support@HUGG.ie with your name and number, and a member
of our team will be in touch to give you more information OR call 01 513 4048 (monitored answering machine).
Leitir Corn Mill Kilcar F94CP7E National walking Day 2026, Sunday 27th September @12 o’clock
Niall Mor Community & Enterprise Centre- Killybegs 074 97 41863 info@niallmorcentre.com
Upcoming Courses in Sept/Oct: Irish Language Classes Adult Art Classes Emergency First Aid Course
Driver CPC Module 1 Course Heritage in the Hinterland Course Beauty Therapy & Skincare Course
Children's Halloween Camp
Poor Clares Galway, Monastic Experience Day for women 18-35. An opportunity to explore and experience
Poor Clare life and spirituality from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, the 19th of September For info and

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Irish Martyrs

20/09/2026

WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to the families of Willie Diver, Philip O’Donnell
& Mary Flannery who died recently. May they rest in peace.
CONFESSIONS: 12noon - 1pm and after the 6.30pm Mass on Saturday each week.
PARISH ACCOUNTS: Copies of the parish accounts are available in the porches of the
church. We encourage you to take a copy.
HLI IRELAND: Fr Lawrence Carney (USA), international speaker and popular author,
Provincial Tour of Ireland. Join us for the Ulster event at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry, on
Tuesday 29th September at 6:45pm, with a First Class Relic of St Thérèse. Free admission.
A MEETING ABOUT SCHOOL BUSES will take place in the Community Centre, Meeting
Room 2 at 7.00pm today, Sunday. 13th September. If your child needs a bus to school
and has not been given a ticket, come along and have your name added to the list. GAISCE PERSONAL/COMMUNITY HOURS: Students within our parish completing
Gaisce awards might like to consider parish activities as part of their personal or
community hours. We would be delighted to help arrange activities for you and are
happy to link in with your school-based PAL. Contact the parish office on 074 912 7600 or
a member of the Parish Pastoral Council.
COME & SEE what the Encounter School of Ministry Course is all about , on Thurs 17th
Sept, 6.30pm to 9.00pm at All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. Participants can
attend up to 3 classes without committing to pay for the course. If a participant d ecides
to enrol before the application deadline of Oct 1st, tuition fees will then be appli ed. If a
participant decides not to continue, there is no obligation. More info or register he re:
https://encounterschool.org/donegal/ or email donegal@encounterschool.org.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND : Take time out for just the two of you. Whether
newly married or many years together, rediscover the love that brought you together.
Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th October, Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare. Apply online:
www.marriageencounter.ie · 087 629 9153. Places limited – book now!
CLEARANCE SALE of gifts, bric-a- brac and lots more, Sat, 10th Oct, St Mary’s Hall,
Convoy,11am to 3pm. All welcome. All proceeds to help Mary's Meals feed more child ren.
NOMINATIONS now open for the Lidl Family Carer of the Year & Young Carer of the
Year Awards. This campaign provides an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary
contribution made by family & young carers who support loved ones at home every d ay.
Nominations close on 9th Oct & can be submitted through www.familycarers.ie
ELUSIVE THEATRE are hosting a Living History performance about the building of St
Eunan's Cathedral based on a script from Kieran Kelly on Culture Night, 18th September
at 6.15pm and 7.30pm. The Cathedral Quarter office at No 3 Church Lane is open to the
public from 6pm to 9pm. All are welcome.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, a weekly facilitated group designed to support adults
experiencing loneliness, social isolation, or life changes that may impact socia l
connectedness is starting in Cara House Family Resource Centre this Autumn (Mond ays
12.30pm). The group provides a welcoming, informal environment where particip ants can
meet others, engage in conversation, and develop meaningful social connections – no
charge. Please contact Gary Doherty on 0870675465 or email Gary.Doherty3@hse.ie
BAKE SALE & COFFEE in aid of Little Blue Heroes will take place at Foróige, Spencer
House, High Road, Letterkenny on Sat 19th September from 12.00 - 4.00pm. All welco me.
ONLINE HEALING SERVICE led by Fr Pat Collins, Tuesday 15th September, 7.00pm,
https://www.churchservices.tv/ballyfermot Church of the

Fr Ciaran Harkin P.P./Fr Dominic Thoomkuzhy C.C.
Ballyraine, Letterkenny. 074 91 27600; irishmartyrschurch@gmail.com
Newsletter 13th September 2026

MASS TIMES

12th Sept Saturday
Vigil Mass 9.30am
6.30pm Anna Peoples RIP
Catherine Gordon RIP, McHugh Family RIP, Jim
McCormick RIP, Jimmy & Esther Kenny RIP, Ray
Patton RIP, Brian Flatley RIP, Brendan Duffy RIP
13th Sept Sunday 9.30am
11.30am
5.00pm For the intentions of all parishioners
Eileen Wiliamson RIP 1st anniversary , Jonathan
Keating RIP
Mass for Syro Malabar Community
14th Sept Monday 9.30am For all the sick of the Parish
15th Sept Tuesday 9.30am Billy Birch RIP
16th Sept Wednesday 9.30am Thomas Harkin RIP
17th Sept Thursday 9.30am Paddy McGinley RIP
18th Sept Friday 9.30am Private Intention
19th Sept Saturday
Vigil Mass 9.30am
6.30pm Private Intention
Paul Maguire RIP, Month ’s Mind , Vonnie
Gallagher RIP, Month ’s Mind
20th Sept Sunday
9.30am
11.30am
5.00pm For the intentions of all parishioners
Jimmy Gildea RIP
Mass for Syro Malabar Community
If you wish to donate to the Church online, you can do so
by scanning the QR Code to the left and following

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Kilcar

20/09/2026

M
ass Times
Saturday 12th 6pm Nora Shovlin – Months Mind
Peter Shovlin – Anniversary
Sunday 13th 11am Noreen & James McHugh – Months Mind
Monday 14th NO MASS
Tuesday 15th 10am Maggie & Condy Lyons & deceased family
members – Anniversaries
Wednesday 16th 10am
Thursday 17th 10am
Friday 18th 10am
Saturday 19th 6pm Catherine & Paddy McShane – Anniversaries
Phonsie & Kathleen McShane, Derrylaghan –

Anniversaries

Sally Gayton, née Campbell – Recent Death
Sunday 20th 11am Mary Gallagher, Meenacannon – Anniversary
John Haughey, Curris – Anniversary
St Carthas Church, Kilcar
Fr Willie Peoples P.P
074 9738007 / 087 7449461 stcarthaschurch@gmail.com
Sunday 13th 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.
Niall Mor Community &
Enterprise Centre- Killybegs
074 97
41863 info@niallmorcentre.com
Upcoming Courses in Sept/Oct:
Irish Language Classes
Parish Collection - € 1660
Happy Birthday
A very happy 107th birthday to
Nabla Diver, Shannagh.
Lá breithe sona duit Leitir Corn Mill
National Walking Day 2026
Leitir Corn Mill Kilcar F94CP7E
at 12pm. All welcome.
Choir
Your Choir is recruiting to continue
into the future. All new members very
welcome – children, young people &
adults. Contact Jacinta: 087 3310746
Niall Mor Community & Enterprise
Centre Killybegs
0749741863 info@niallmorcentre.com
Upcoming Courses in Sept/Oct:
Irish Language Classes
Adult Art Classes
Emergency First Aid Course
Driver CPC Module 1 Course
Heritage in the Hinterland Course
Beauty Therapy & Skincare Course
Children's Halloween Camp
Confessions will be heard after all Masses during the week Abide Women's Conference
November 20-22, the Great Northern
Hotel Bundoran, Co. Donegal.
Speakers include: Sarah Swafford, Fr
Barry Braum, Fr Mark Wharton,
Kimberlee WooLing, Danielle Noonan,
Nashville Domincans & more,
Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Fintan
Gavin, from Cork & Ross Diocese.
We would love to welcome you this
weekend.
For more details please visit Abide in His
Love at Eventbrite. ieRegistration link:
https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com Dementia Awareness
Workshop
A dementia awareness workshop
is taking place at the Aislann
Chill Chartha on Wednesday 16th
September at 11am. All welcome
Contact 087 6496670 to book
A Church Gate Collection for the Re-Development of Ards Friary will take place on Saturday
26th and Sunday 27th September. Your support would be greatly appreciated

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Killybegs

20/09/2026

 Sunday 13th September 2026: Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
 Weekday Readings: Twenty Fourth Week in Ordinary Time Weekday 2
Masses will be relayed on the webcamera: go to killybegspar ish.com for a link to Online Services or mcn.live
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
Monday 14th September: 10.00am - Special Intentions
Tuesday 15th September: 10.00am - Special Intentions
Thursday 17th September: 10.00am - Golden Wedding Anniversary
Friday 18th September: 10.00am - Special Intentions
Saturday 19th September: 07.00pm - Mary Haughey, Croaghlin (4th Anniversary)
Eugene Mc Closkey (Anniversary)
Mary Frank Gallagher, Stragar (10th Anniversary)
Sunday 20th September: 09.00am - Special Intentions
11.00am - Special Intentions
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday 11.00am - 7.00p m
Pray for: Kathleen O’Hagan , whose funeral was in Lifford yesterday, Saturday (sister of Eva Murrin,
Fintra ); Michael Cassidy, who died in Leeds recently, (brother of Mary Hamilton, Carricknagore ).
Pray for: Áine Murray, baby Glenis Murray . Suaimhneas Síoraí .
Home Help required for elderly gentleman for
approx 2 hours daily. Opportunity to become a
live-in carer available longer term. Email
oneeyeddog12@yahoo.com for more info. Liturgy of the Word for Children
Sunday 27th September 11am.
Sunday 11th October 11am. A Triduum in preparation for the Feast of St
Padre Pio at the Franciscan Friary,
Rossnolwlagh, Sunday 20th - Wed 23rd Sept.
Mass, Homily and Blessing with his mitten at
7.30pm each evening. All welcome.
Adoration in the Adoration Room every Wednesday evening 6-7pm. All welcome.
Sunday Collection 6th September €1460.00
Maintenance Fund 6th September €1115.00
Thank you for your ongoing generosity.
Irish Dancing Class resumes on Wednesdays in
Foresters Hall at 4pm. Beginners welcome.
Marie B/Cannon & Oran McNelis
On behalf of Killybegs Festival Committee,
Christine Cunningham will be in the Diamond on
Sat 12th Sept after 7pm Mass until 8.30pm to
collect donations for the Killybegs Canopy
Áislann Chill Chartha: 0749738376
Enrolment for winter classes now being taken
Golf Classic Friday 25th September
Halloween Camp 27th - 30th October
St. Vincent de Paul Contact No. 087 3507727
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)
Traditional Prayer to
Our Lady of Sorrows
Memorial:
Tuesday15 th September
O Mother of Sorrows, most afflicted of all mothers!
I look to you with confidence and love.
As I meditate upon the swords of sorrow
that pierced your Immaculate Heart,
obtain for me the grace of true repentance and the
courage to bear my own sufferings with patience.
Holy Mary, stand by me in my trials,
care for me in my many needs,
and pray for me now and at the hour of my death.
Amen .
A Prayer for the Earth (from Laudato Si, 246)
All-powerful God, you are present in the whole
universe and in the smallest of your creatures.
You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.
Pour out upon us the power of your love,
that we may protect life and beauty.
Fill us with peace, that we may live
as brothers and sisters, harming no one.
O God of the poor,
help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten
of this earth, so precious in your eyes.
Bring healing to our lives,
that we may protect the world and not prey on it,
that we may sow beauty,
not pollution and destruction.
Touch the hearts
of those who look only for gain
at the expense of the poor and the earth.
Teach us to discover the worth of each thing,
to be filled with awe and contemplation,
to recognize that we are profoundly united
with every creature
as we journey towards your infinite light.
We thank you
for being with us each day.
Encourage us, we pray,
in our struggle
for justice, love and peace.
How Great Thou Art
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the works thy hand has made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy pow’r throughout the universe displayed.
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee;
How great Thou art, how great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee:
How great Thou art, how great Thou art.
And when I think: that God his Son not sparing
Sent him to die - I scarce can take it in:
That on the cross my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died, to take away my sin ( Chorus)
Parish Choir Practice Monday 7.15pm
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)
The Spanish and Killybegs Autumn 1588
A Reassessment by Daniel McCall in Tara
Hotel Thursday 17th September 7pm. Presented
by Killybegs History & Heritage Committee. Culture Night Book Launch ‘To sea or not to
sea’ by Aidan Sharkey. Friday 18th September
7.30pm in Sliabh Liag Visitor Centre. Thank Y ou Christine & Joe Smith would like to
thank everyone for their cards, gifts and good
wishe s on their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
Thanks also to Fr Colm .
Mass will be offered for your intentions. ggg
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the
recent Donegal Down Syndrome Church Gate
Collection. €920 was raised.
Niall Mor Centre 074 97 41863
info@niallmorcentre.com
Upcoming Courses in Sept/Oct: Irish Language,
Adult Art , Emergency First Aid , Driver CPC
Module 1 , Heritage in the Hinterland , Beauty
Therapy & Skincare , Children's Halloween Camp
National Walking Day 2026 on Sun 27th Sept
Leitir Corn Mill, Kilcar F94CP7E 12 noon.
St John’s Annual Harvest Coffee Morning
Saturday 26th September 10am-1pm Church Gate Collection for the Re-Development
of Ards Friary Sat 26th & Sun 27th September.Gratitude needs to express itself -
the greater our awareness of gratitude
the greater our need to express it St Stan
The meaning of life is to find your gift
The purpose of life is to give it away W. Shakespeare Killybegs https://mcn.live/Camera/st-mary-of-the-visitation-church

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Kincasslagh

20/09/2026

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Eucharistic Adoration in
St. Columba’s on Monday after
10am Mass for an hour, & in
St. Mary’s on Wednesday
11-12 noon.
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. Marv's
PARISH BAPTISMS on request. Please
see Fr. Vincent to arrange a
date and time.
St Columba’s Church is now
live-streamed with Church
Services TV.
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!
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ST COLUMBA’S COMMUNITY CENTRE
New Beginnings Community Shop
We are having a ONE DAY ONLY EURO SALE
on Monday 14th September from 9am - 1.30pm .
Classes:
The following classes will be taking place in the
Autumn - Line Dancing, Move to the beat, Chair
Aerobics, Sewing / Alterations,
Homemade Baking, Christmas Decoupage and a
DIY workshop . To book your place or for more
information please contact the centre Facebook
page or email burtonportcc@gmail.com.
Mary's Meals would like to thank everyone
who contributed to the coin and note
collection held recently in Dungloe and
Annagry. Your generosity is very much
appreciated.
A Church Gate Collection for the
redevelopment of Ards Friary will take
place on Saturday 26" and Sunday
27"September. Your support would be
greatly appreciated.
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the Kincasslagh Parish Graveyards
please use your phone camera to scan
the code and follow the instructions.
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.
Individual blessing with the Relic.
Please tell your friends!

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Milford Kilkeel

20/09/2026

Sunday 13th September
Twenty-Fourth 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 12th September at 5:45pm
Annie & Dan Kelly Anniversary Mass
Saturday 19th September at 5:45pm
Vigil Mass
Rathmullan, Milford,
Glenvar, Oughterlin &
Kerrykeel Parish
Deadline for Newsletter Notices:
Please email or phone before 10am on Thursday.
St Peter’s Church, Milford
Webcam: www.churchservices.tv/milford
Saturday 12th September at 6:00pm
Sarah Anthony Anniversary Mass
Sunday 13th September at 11:00am
The Mc Garvey Family Anniversary Mass
Tuesday 15th September at 10:00am
Brid & Kathleen Coyle Anniversary Mass
Thursday 17th September at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Friday 18th September at 10:00am
Nancy & Jim Barrett & Margaret Ward

Anniversary Mass

Saturday 19th September at 6:00pm
Vigil Mass
Sunday 20th September at 11:00am
Avril Friel Anniversary Mass
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerrykeel
Sunday 13th September at 9:30am

Sunday Mass

Monday 14th September at 9:30am
Morning Mass
Sunday 20th September at 9:30am

Sunday Mass KILLYGARV AN & T ULLYF ERN PARISH

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Weekly Collections
Rathmullan & Oughterlin: €1,705
St Mary’s Glenvar: €420
St Peter’s Milford: €1,455
Our Lady of Lourdes, Kerrykeel: €270
Thank you for your generosity
and continued support. St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin
Sunday 13th September at 11:00am
Missa Pro Populo
Sunday 20th September at 11:00am

Sunday Mass

Recently Deceased

Kieran Kane, Rathmullan, whose Funeral Mass took
place in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan on Tuesday.
Eamonn Boyle, Glasgow, brother of Grainne
Mc Cafferty, Milford.

Anniversaries

Philip Stilvern, Joe Doherty, Kathleen &
Hughie Mc Bride, Harry Orr, Liam Peoples,
Bridget Grier, Maryanne Mc Collum,
Mick Mc Laughlin & Julia Deeney.
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 12th September at 7:15pm
Mary Lally 1st Anniversary Mass
Sunday 13th September at 9:00am
John & Olive Sheridan Anniversary Mass
Tuesday 15th September at 10:00am
Jimmy Barrett Anniversary Mass
Wednesday 16th September at 10:00am
Pamela Finney Anniversary Mass
Thursday 17th September at 10:00am
Priest’s Intention
Friday 18th September at 7:00pm
Priest’s Intention
Saturday 19th September at 7:15pm
Vera Mc Elhinney 1st Anniversary Mass
Sunday 20th September at 9:00am
Missa Pro Populo
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.
Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh
A Triduum in preparation for the Feast of Saint
Padre Pio will take place at the Franciscan Friary,
Rossnowlagh from Sunday 20th September until
Wednesday 23rd September. There will be Mass,
Homily and Blessing with his Mitten
at 7:30pm each evening.
Donegal Down Syndrome Association
We would like to send a thank you on behalf of the
Donegal Down Syndrome Association to the parishes
of all 3 churches and to the collectors.
Thanks to their generosity we have raised €600
for the Association.
2027 Confirmations in The Parish
Bishop Coll will Celebrate The Sacrament of
Confirmations on Saturday 6th March 2027 in
St Peter’s Church, Milford at 11am, for the
children from all our Parish Schools.
Flight of the Earls Commemoration
Join Rathmullan History & Heritage Group for this year’s
commemoration of the Flight of the Earls on Sunday 13th
September. Talk and Refreshments in the SVP Centre from
3pm to 4pm. Bus Tour follows from the SVP Centre, going to
Kilmacrenan Friary and Doon Rock with history guide,
Thomas Brogan, from 4pm to 5:30pm. 2027 First Holy Communions in Rathmullan
St Joseph’s School, Rathmullan, St Garvan’s
School, Drumhalla & Brownknowe School
Saturday 10th April 2027 in St Joseph’s Church,
Rathmullan at 11am.
Pope Leo’s Intention for September
For the Care of Water
Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a
vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

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Raphoe

20/09/2026

ST. BAITHIN’S MASSES
12th Sept Saturday 6pm Joe McNulty RIP
13th Sept Sunday 2.15pm Bernadette Lynch RIP
15th Sept Tuesday 9.30am Mass
16th Sept Wednesday 7pm Joe Wilson RIP
17th Sept Thursday No Mass
18th Sept Friday 7pm Joan McGee RIP (1st Anniversary)
19th Sept Saturday 6pm William & Sadie Brogan
& Marian Carlin RIP
20th Sept Sunday 12.15pm Mass
Anniversaries: Eva Peoples RIP. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful,
departed rest in peace.
NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM MASSES
12th Sept Saturday 7.30pm Patrick Devenney and
Margaret Sullivan RIP
13th Sept Sunday 11am Jim Duffy RIP
14th Sept Monday 7pm Mass
15th Sept Tuesday 7pm Mass
16th Sept Wednesday 9.30am Tommy & Maggie Gillespie RIP
17th Sept Thursday 9.30am Mass
19th Sept Saturday 7.30pm Nuala Martin RIP
20th Sept Sunday 11am Pro-Populo
KILLEA MASSES
13th Sept Sunday 9.30am Pro-Populo
18th Sept Friday 9.30am Mass
20th Sept Sunday 9.30am Mass
Recently Deceased: We pray for the soul of Gerard Callaghan RIP, Derry and
Bridgend – brother of Kevin Callaghan. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful,
departed rest in peace.
Please Note that Baptisms in Both Parishes take place at alternative
weekends on set scheduled days. Should it be a Saturday - it will be at 3.30pm ,
while Sunday Baptisms are at 1.30pm.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER13th September 2026 – Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Confirmations 2027 : Bishop Coll has given the dates for
Confirmations in the Diocese in 2027. He will administer the Sacrament:
All Saints, Newtown at 11am on Sat 27th February
St. Baithin’s, St. Johnston at 3pm on Sat 27th February
Families should note that if their children were baptised in places other than
locally , now would be a good time to contact those parishes to get a copy of the
child’s Baptismal Certificate, as this will be asked for before Confirmation.
In St. Johnston in 2027 only the 6th Class pupils will be making Confirmation.
Youth Parish Missionaries: This week a group of 6 young Adult
Missionaries from the John Paul the Great University in California will arrive
in our parishes and stay with us until the end of November. They will be
involved in several initiatives in both parishes during these next 10 Weeks.
Among their tasks will be the weekly interaction in our schools with the 6th
Class pupils who are preparing for Confirmation in the Spring. They will run a
Youth Group for them and give them Retreats in November. The team will a lso
assist at our popular Ogs Youth Group on Friday Evenings and will be a very
welcome and positive presence among us. We hope to introduce them to you
the parishioners over the next 2 Weekends.
OGS Youth Group : The OGS Youth Group begins again next Friday (18th
September) from 7pm – 9pm in the Columban Hall in Newtown . This
group is for Teenagers of Secondary School age and proved very popular with
them last year. This will also be an opportunity for our teenagers to me et the
Youth Missionary Team. New members are always welcome and those who,
last year, took part in OGS Ignite (program for Confirmation Candidates) are
now eligible to take part in the OGS senior group. While this Youth Group
takes place in Newtown it is open to all teens from all areas of Both Parishes.
Parents/Guardians – when dropping your teenager off please make sure
that you give the volunteer leaders at the door an emergency contact
number.
Parish of Newtowncunningham & Killea
Email: office@newtownkilleaparish.ie
Website: www.newtownkilleaparish.ieFr Philip Kemmy, PP Fr. Damien Nejad, CC
Office Address : Parochial House, Main Street,
NewtowncunninghamEmergency Number

Newtown Killea

20/09/2026

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Sunday Collections : €1398; Feast of the Assumption : €27. Thank you
for your continued generosity to your Parish. Thank you for the following several
donations received amounting to €80 for Light and Heat and €60 for church flowers.
Sacrament of Confession: All Saints Newtown every Saturday 10.30am –
11.30am.
Eucharistic Adoration: takes place on Wednesday in Newtown from 11am – 8pm
and in Killea from 2pm – 6pm on Friday. Although all the hours are covered in
Newtown and Killea - new additional Adorers are welcome across any of these
hours.
Parish of Taughboyne, St Baithin’s
Email: stbaithins@yahoo.com
Sunday Collections : €1090; Development Fund: €380; Feast of
the Assumption: €10. Thank you for your continued generosity to your
Parish.
Sacrament of Confession: St. Baithin’s each Saturday from 4.30 – 5.30pm. Eucharistic Adoration in St. Baithin’s this Thursday from 1pm – 6pm .
New Adorers are welcome and encouraged to commit to any of these hours.
NO 6pm Holy Hour & Rosary, and NO Mass this Thursday Evening i n
St. Baithin’s as Fr. Damien is unavailable.
Items for the Parish Newsletter must be submitted to the Parish office no later
than 12 Noon on a Thursday to be considered for the WE INVITE YOU TO COME AND SEE what the Encounter School of Ministry Course is all about. Join us on Thursday 17th September from 6.30pm (first half hour is prayer
and worship) to 9.00pm at All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. Participants can atte nd up to 3 classes without committing to pay for the course. If a partic ipant decides to enrol
before the application deadline of October 1st, tuition fees will then be applied. If a participant decides not to continue, there is no obligation. For further information please register
here: https://encounterschool.org/donegal/ or email donegal@encounterschool.org.
Annual Parish(es) Pilgrimage to Medjugorje : Our 2027 Parish Pilgrimage will take place in April – Preliminary Date will be flying out of Derry City Airport
on Wednesday 14th April for 7 nights. If you are interested in taking a place on this pil grimage, then please text your name and the number of places you will requi re to 087 9823261 in the
coming days. Places are limited and priority will be given to those who are residents of both the Parish of St. Johnston and the Parish of Newtown and Kil lea. Once sufficient names have
been gathered of those expressing interest, then we will have a meeting with more information - the price etc, all fi nalised.
Padre Pio Triduum: A Triduum in preparation for the Feast of St. Pio (23rd Sept) will take place at the Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh from Sunday 20th until Wednesday 23rd
September. There will be Mass, Homily and Blessing with Padre Pio’s glove at 7.30pm each evening. The Preacher will be Fr. Pius McLaughlin, OFM, who met Padre Pio. All are
very welcome for these prayerful celebrations.
Abide Women's Conference, will take place in the Great Northern Hotel Bundoran from the 20th – 22nd November. Speakers include Sarah Swafford, Fr Barry Braum, Fr
Mark Wharton, Kimberlee Wooling, Danielle Noonan, Nashville Dominicans & more, Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin, from Cork & Ross Diocese. For details,
please visit Abide in His Love at eventbrite.ie Registration link:  https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com
BALANCE – Healthy & Affordable Cooking – A FREE six-week cooking course will commence on Wednesday 23rd September in Trinity Court and running weekly for 6 weeks each
week 7pm until 9.30pm. Register NOW as places are limited. Email  lmcgoran@dldc.org  or call 086 8339548 or drop your details to  teresa@trinitycourt.ie
A clearance sale of gifts, bric-a-brac and lots more will take place on Saturday, 10th October in St Mary’s Hall, Convoy from 11am to 3pm. All are welcome. All proce eds are to help
Mary's Meals feed more children.

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Rathmullan

20/09/2026

WEBSITE parishofraphoe.ie EMAIL: raphoeparish@gmail.com
Fr Kelly: 087 9077985 Office Phone 0873338714 Sunday 13 September 2026
RAPHOE St. Eunan ’s Church,
Raphoe St. Patrick ’s Church,
Drumkeen St. Mary ’s Church,
Convoy
Monday The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Raphoe: 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer,
Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Raphoe: 9am: Mass
Raphoe: 7pm: Holy Hour
Tuesday Our Lady of Sorrows
Raphoe: 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer,
Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Drumkeen: 10am: Mass
Drumkeen: Adoration Noon – 9pm
Wednesday
7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Rosary,
Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Convoy: 9am: Mass
Raphoe: 9.30am - 8pm: Adoration
Thursday
Raphoe: 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer,
Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Raphoe: 9am: Mass
Convoy: Noon – 6pm: Adoration
Convoy: Parochial House: 8pm: Legion of Mary Friday:
Raphoe: 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer,
Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Convoy: 9am: Mass
Saturday
Raphoe: 8am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer,
Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Convoy: 9.30am: Divine Mercy Devotions
Convoy: 5pm Confessions
Convoy: 6pm: Mass (Paddy Kelly MMM, Eddie Kelly,
Kathleen Lester, The Kelly Family, RIP)
Drumkeen: 7.30pm: Mass (Johnny, Nora and Peter
McMenamin, Mairín Patton, Grace Browne RIP)
After Mass: Confessions
Sunday:
Raphoe: 8am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer,
Rosary and Benediction.
Convoy: 9.30am: Mass
Raphoe: 11am: Mass (Majorie Kelly, Rosemary Martin RIP)
Raphoe: Noon: Baptism
Drumkeen: 1.30pm: Latin Mass
Triumph of the Holy Cross Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, today we honour the Triumph
of Your Holy Cross, the sign of Your great love
and victory over sin and death.
Thank You for embracing the Cross to save us.
Help us to carry our own crosses with faith, to
follow You with courage, and to find hope even in
suffering. May Your Cross always remind us that
love conquers all, and that through You, even
death has been defeated. Amen.
It's a joyful day to remember that the cross, through Jesus' love and
sacrifice, is a powerful symbol of hope, victory, and new life for all of us.
Let's carry this hope in our hearts.
Raphoe https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jmslbrliw1BTtdrxHbqpUbhQEf6wXHy5/view

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Stranolar

20/09/2026

A little reminder to us all: as there will be no Saturday evening Mass in Raphoe or Sunday morning Mas in
Drumkeen, all intentions booked for these Masses will be transferred to the nearest Mass in the particular Church.

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The Annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday, 27 September. It will cost around
€20. Confessions, Mass in Basilica, and Rosary procession. Contact either Sean Friel on 087 226 9221 or Bridie
Boyle on 086 175 2023 for more information.

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A St Faustina Weekend will take place in St Mary ’s Church, Convoy Co Donegal F93FX66 on 3 and 4 October.
It will consist of prayer and reflection on Divine Mercy Devotions. Led by Fr Eamonn Kelly, the weekend will
invite all to come to know the Person of Divine Mercy. You are invited to come to all or part of the weekend.
Please see the notice on the notice board for further details.

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St Mary ’s Youth Choir will meet on Wednesday, 16 September from 5.30 to 6.30. We welcome new children
over the age of 8 and anyone who can play an instrument would be particularly welcomed. St Mary ’s Adult Choir
will meet on Thursday, 24 September at 8pm and again new members and musicians are very welcome. For any
queries, contact Gerard on 086 8812535 or on the members what ’s app.

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Donegal Pro Life would like to thank all those who supported the recent Church gate collection. Money raised
€308.33. Please text 089 2469599, if you are interested in becoming involved with Donegal Pro Life,

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A Marriage Enrichment Weekend: Take time out for just the two of you. Whether newly married or many years
together, rediscover the love that brought you together. The weekend will take place from 2 to 4 October at
Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare. Apply online: www.marriageencounter.ie or Phone: 0876299153.
Places are limited.

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There will be a clearance sale of gifts, bric -a-brac and lots more on Saturday, 10 October in St Mary ’s Hall,
Convoy from 11am to 3pm. All are welcome. All proceeds are to help Mary's Meals feed more children.

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Convoy Céilí Club: A Céilí in memory of Bill Meehan, Deceased, will be held on St. Mary's Hall Convoy on
Sunday, 20 September. Dancing is from 8pm to 11pm. Music by Martin Duggan. Admission including supper
€10. Proceeds to The Friends of Letterkenny Hospital.

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Convoy Community and Environmental Committee invite everyone to their first over 60's social club meeting in
St Mary's Hall on Friday, 18 September from 12pm -2pm. There will be refreshments and music. It is a free event.
All are welcome. ***
ABIDE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE will take place from 20 to 22 November at the Great Northern Hotel,
Bundoran. Speakers include: Fr. Barry Braum, Fr. Mark Wharton, Nashville Dominicans. Mass will be
celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin, from Cork and Ross Diocese. Please visit: Abide in His Love at
eventbrite.ieRegistration link: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com

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A Church Gate Collection for the Re-Development of Ards Friary will take place on Saturday 26 and Sunday
27 September. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

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WE INVITE YOU TO COME & SEE what the Encounter School of Ministry Course is all about. Join us on
Thursday 17th September from 6.30pm (first half hour is prayer and worship) to 9.00pm at All Saints Church,
Newtowncunningham. Participants can attend up to 3 classes without committing to pay for the course. If a
participant decides to enrol before the application deadline of October 1st, tuition fees will then be applied. If a
participant decides not to continue, there is no obligation. More information or register here: https://
encounterschool.org/ donegal/ or email donegal@encounterschool.org.

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Templecrone

20/09/2026

Sunday 13th September
Twenty-Fourth 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 12th September at 5:45pm
Annie & Dan Kelly Anniversary Mass
Saturday 19th September at 5:45pm
Vigil Mass
Rathmullan, Milford,
Glenvar, Oughterlin &
Kerrykeel Parish
Deadline for Newsletter Notices:
Please email or phone before 10am on Thursday.
St Peter’s Church, Milford
Webcam: www.churchservices.tv/milford
Saturday 12th September at 6:00pm
Sarah Anthony Anniversary Mass
Sunday 13th September at 11:00am
The Mc Garvey Family Anniversary Mass
Tuesday 15th September at 10:00am
Brid & Kathleen Coyle Anniversary Mass
Thursday 17th September at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Friday 18th September at 10:00am
Nancy & Jim Barrett & Margaret Ward

Anniversary Mass

Saturday 19th September at 6:00pm
Vigil Mass
Sunday 20th September at 11:00am
Avril Friel Anniversary Mass
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerrykeel
Sunday 13th September at 9:30am

Sunday Mass

Monday 14th September at 9:30am
Morning Mass
Sunday 20th 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: €1,705
St Mary’s Glenvar: €420
St Peter’s Milford: €1,455
Our Lady of Lourdes, Kerrykeel: €270
Thank you for your generosity
and continued support. St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin
Sunday 13th September at 11:00am
Missa Pro Populo
Sunday 20th September at 11:00am

Sunday Mass

Recently Deceased

Kieran Kane, Rathmullan, whose Funeral Mass took
place in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan on Tuesday.
Eamonn Boyle, Glasgow, brother of Grainne
Mc Cafferty, Milford.

Anniversaries

Philip Stilvern, Joe Doherty, Kathleen &
Hughie Mc Bride, Harry Orr, Liam Peoples,
Bridget Grier, Maryanne Mc Collum,
Mick Mc Laughlin & Julia Deeney.
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 12th September at 7:15pm
Mary Lally 1st Anniversary Mass
Sunday 13th September at 9:00am
John & Olive Sheridan Anniversary Mass
Tuesday 15th September at 10:00am
Jimmy Barrett Anniversary Mass
Wednesday 16th September at 10:00am
Pamela Finney Anniversary Mass
Thursday 17th September at 10:00am
Priest’s Intention
Friday 18th September at 7:00pm
Priest’s Intention
Saturday 19th September at 7:15pm
Vera Mc Elhinney 1st Anniversary Mass
Sunday 20th September at 9:00am
Missa Pro Populo
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.
Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh
A Triduum in preparation for the Feast of Saint
Padre Pio will take place at the Franciscan Friary,
Rossnowlagh from Sunday 20th September until
Wednesday 23rd September. There will be Mass,
Homily and Blessing with his Mitten
at 7:30pm each evening.
Donegal Down Syndrome Association
We would like to send a thank you on behalf of the
Donegal Down Syndrome Association to the parishes
of all 3 churches and to the collectors.
Thanks to their generosity we have raised €600
for the Association.
2027 Confirmations in The Parish
Bishop Coll will Celebrate The Sacrament of
Confirmations on Saturday 6th March 2027 in
St Peter’s Church, Milford at 11am, for the
children from all our Parish Schools.
Flight of the Earls Commemoration
Join Rathmullan History & Heritage Group for this year’s
commemoration of the Flight of the Earls on Sunday 13th
September. Talk and Refreshments in the SVP Centre from
3pm to 4pm. Bus Tour follows from the SVP Centre, going to
Kilmacrenan Friary and Doon Rock with history guide,
Thomas Brogan, from 4pm to 5:30pm. 2027 First Holy Communions in Rathmullan
St Joseph’s School, Rathmullan, St Garvan’s
School, Drumhalla & Brownknowe School
Saturday 10th April 2027 in St Joseph’s Church,
Rathmullan at 11am.
Pope Leo’s Intention for September
For the Care of Water
Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a
vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.
Rathmullan https://milfordrathmullanparishes.ie/bulletins/

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Parish of Stranorlar
Church of Mary Immaculate
PRIESTS: Rev. Kieran McAteer, P.P. Tel. 9131135 or 087 3496172
Rev. John Attoh, C.C. Tel 9131157 or 089 9889240
St. Mary ’s Parish Centre Tel 9175853
St. Vincent de Paul Tel 087 9955351
BIC: BOFIIE2D IBAN:IE69BOFI90471228947482
Bethany Bereavement Tel 089 4402787
Mon - Friday 10am - 6pm.
Parish Website - www.stranorlarparish.ie
Email - stranorlarparish@gmail.com
Live Streaming - churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Facebook - St Mary ’s RC Parish Stranorlar
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 13th September 2026
MASSES: Saturday - 6pm (Vigil) Sunday - 9am & 11am
Weekdays: Monday ~ Thursday 10am Friday 10am & 7.30pm
Saturday 10am
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 12pm - 1pm & 5.15pm - 5.45pm.
ADORATION: Thursday 10.30am - 10.00pm.
BAPTISMS: Every Sunday -12 noon & 1st Saturday of every month. To
book contact the Parish Office on 9131135 on Fridays between 10am &
12.30pm or by email stranorlarparish@gmail.com.
Please give two weeks notice
Recent Deaths: We offer sympathy to the family, relatives & friends of
Natalie Mc Clean, formerly Ard Mc Carron, Ballybofey, whose funeral took
place on Saturday. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in
peace.
Month ’s Minds: The 7.30pm Mass on Friday September 18th will be of-
fered for the repose of the soul of Roisin Ward, Main Street, Stranorlar.
1st Anniversary: The 6pm Mass on Saturday September 19th will be of-
fered for the repose of the soul of Bernard Dowds, Glenfin Street, Bally-
bofey.
Concern: The annual Concern Church Gate Collection will take place this
weekend Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th at all Masses. SEED Community Employment Project: have a vacancy for a Seed Com-
munity Employment Supervisors. For more information contact Shane on
085 8631853.
Special Olympics Coffee Morning: Will take place in the Parish Centre on
September 17th from 9.30am to 12noon in aid of the Special Olympics. Your
support is greatly appreciated.
Alzheimer Society: Memory Walk 2026 will take place on September 20th
11.30am. The walk will take place at Drumboe woods – River Walk entrance
situated beyond Jacksons Hotel Car Park. We will have light refreshments for
our walkers in Jacksons Hotel after the walk. Get your tickets today
at www.memorywalk.ie to sign up. Price: Adults €20 Children €5.
Let ’s walk together in memory, in hope, and in support of every family living
with dementia, every step makes a difference.
Lough Derg Pilgrimage September: One Day Retreats – Guided Days of
Prayer & Reflection Places available on September 15th 19th & 20th. Admis-
sion €50. Group discounts available. Advance Booking Essential. Includes –
Vocations Monstrance. 19th September – Divine Mercy Pilgrimage. To book
email info@loughderg.org or phone 071 986 1518 for more information visit
www.loughderg.org.
Coffee Morning: Annual Hospice coffee morning in memory of the late Ai-
lish Gallinagh will be held on Thursday Sept. 24th from 10.00am to dark in the
home of Hazel Kee Backleas, Stranorlar. On this the 20th time for this event
there will also be a coffee morning in Brentwood Manor nursing home, Let-
terkenny Road, Convoy. Everyone welcome.
Donegal Group 173 Rise & Shine Trust: (formerly The Irish Handicapped
Children ’s Pilgrimage Trust & The Irish Pilgrimage Trust) are celebrating 40
years of taking young people with special needs to Lourdes each Easter.
We are celebrating with a special Mass on Saturday September 26th at 12noon
in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny. The Mass will be
concelebrated by Bishop Niall Coll & 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 trav-
elled with us over the years to our Mass to celebrate the work of the Donegal
Group over these forty years.
Thank You . We would like to thank everyone who supported our recent
“Pink Coffee Morning ”, for Breast Cancer Ireland. Thank you to all who
called to our home on the day, those who sent donations, anyone who baked
and to the team who helped with the setup & serving. We were overwhelmed
by your generosity which raised €3,120 for such a vital cause. Thank you all
again. Shauna & Frank Kelly Stranolar https://www.stranorlarparish.ie/newsletter/

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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: €3080. Thank you!
LETTERMACAWARD DEVELOPMENT GROUP would like to
thank everyone sincerely for the support of the speeding
protest. Thank you for coming out in big numbers to support
this very important issue.
MARY'S MEALS would like to thank everyone who
contributed to the coin and note collection held recently in
Dungloe and Annagry. Your generosity is very much
appreciated.
A CHURCH GATE COLLECTION for the Re-Development of
Ards Friary will take place on Saturday 26th and Sunday
27th September. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
WE INVITE YOU TO COME & SEE what the Encounter School
of Ministry Course is all about . Join us on Thursday 17th
September from 6.30pm (first half hour is prayer and
worship) to 9.00pm at All Saints Church,
Newtowncunningham. Participants can attend up to 3
classes without committing to pay for the course. If a
participant decides to enrol before the application deadline
of October 1st, tuition fees will then be applied. If a
participant decides not to continue, there is no obligation.
More information or register
here: https://encounterschool.org/donegal/ or
email donegal@encounterschool.org .
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND
A Weekend Like No Other. Take time out for just the two of
you. Whether newly married or many years together,
rediscover the love that brought you together.
Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th October 2026
Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare
Apply online: www.marriageencounter.ie · 087 629 9153
Places limited – book now!
ABIDE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE, November 20-22, the Great
Northern Hotel Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Speakers include:
Sarah Swafford, Fr Barry Braum, Fr Mark Wharton,
Kimberlee WooLing, Danielle Noonan, Nashville Domincans
& more, Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin,
from Cork & Ross Diocese. We would love to welcome you
this weekend. For more details please visit Abide in His Love
at eventbrite.ieRegistration link:
ST.CRONA’S DUNGLOE
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
MON 14th SEPT. The Exaltation of the cross
10AM Deceased members of the Carr and Friel
Families
Packie Gallagher(Feenabid), Caravan Rd
WED 16th SEPT. Ss Cornelius, Pope & Cyprian, Bishop
10AM Bridget & Jimmy Doherty, St. Crone’s Tce.
THU 17th SEPT.
10AM Christine von Dahl, Ashes present
Prayers for an operation today
FRI 18th SEPT.
10AM
SAT 19th SEPT.
6.30PM Eileen, Charlie & Stella Campbell,
Madge & Phil O'Donnell
Mary Clancy Rodgers, Clare & Bunawack
Sheila O'Donnell, Tully & Dublin
Phonsie McCullough, Quay Road
SUN 20th SEPT. 25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
11AM Edward Maloney, Cronashallog,
CONFESSIONS every Saturday in St Crona’s @ 5:30pm
CONFESSIONS every Saturday in Leitir @ 6.30pm
CONFESSIONS every Sunday in Doochary @ 11.00am
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every
Monday in St Crona’s 10.30am – 8pm @ St Crona’s
THE APOSTOLATE OF SANCTIFICATION group meets every
Tuesday @ 3 pm in St Crona’s to pray for our bishops and
priests. You are very welcome to join them in person for
adoration and prayer or join in the live stream event on our
Church services TV channel.
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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TEMPLECRONE PARISH
DUNGLOE -MEENACROSS -LEITIR -DOOCHARY
Fr. Pat Ward P.P 074 95 21008
086 230 0620
Email: office@templecroneparish.ie á
ST.PATRICK’S MEENACROSS
SUN 13th SEPT. 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
10AM
SUN 20th SEPT 25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
10AM
ST.BRIDGET’S LEITIR
SAT 12th SEPT.
7PM Danny Boyle, Meenagowan
John Mc Ginley, Renny
SAT 19th SEPT
7PM Roseanne Melly, Toome M.M
Tom & Bridget Melly, Toome
Madge Duffy, Glasgow & Meenacarn
Patrick Duffy, Meenacarn
Helena Hanlon, Cloughwally & Galway
Peggy Mc Gettigan, Toome & Bristol
ST.CONAL’S DOOCHARY
SUN 13th SEPT. 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
11.30AM Connell & Madge Mc Dermott, Doochary
SUN 20th SEPT. 25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
11.30AM Deceased members of CUMANN
ISCAIRACHTA GAOTH BARRA
Deceased members of the McGlynn Family,
Cummeen & Bonner Family, Cloughercullion

RECENTLY DECEASED

Francie Mc Govern.

ANNIVERSARIES

Michael Mc Cready, Meenagowan & London
Jamsie Boyle St Crones terrace
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