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Parish of Errigal Truagh St Patrick’s Church, Clara. Sacred Heart Church, Carrickroe . Holy Family Church, Ballyoisin. Parochial House 047 87152. Parish Email: errigaltruagh@clogherparishes .ie Parish Webcams: St Patrick’s Church, Clara, MCN Truagh Parish. Truagh Parish Webcam (Ballyoisin) Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickroe (Truagh Parish) Parish Webpage – truaghparish.com Facebook – Ballyoisin Church Restoration Sunday 13 September 2026 Saint Patrick’s Church, Clara. Saturday 12 September Vigil 7.00pm . Monday 7.30pm . The Exaltation Of The Cross. Saturday 19 September Vigil 7.00pm . Niall Meehan, Derrylevick. Sacred Heart Church, Carrickroe. Sunday 13 September 9.30am . Pat McKenna, Dernalussett Wednesday 9.30am. Friday 9.30am. Sunday 20 September 9.30am. Sean Meehan, Highland View and late of Corraghbrack, his twin brother Seamus and his parents Peggy and Packie. Church of Holy Family, Ballyoisin. Sunday 13September 11.00am. William, Anne Marie and Enda and Liam Colton, Emyvale. Michael Boyle, Gortaclieve. Thursday 9.30am. Knockconan School Mass Sunday 20 September 11.00am . James Byrne and D. M. of Byrne Family, Glasmullagh. Michael and Philomena McKenna, and D. M. of McKenna Family, Dunmadigan. St Vincent De Paul: SVP Education grants are available to Third Level Students of all ages who may struggle financially to access or stay in third level education or training programmes. Please call 041-9873331 / Free phone: 1800 677777 or email info.northeast @svp.ie to request an application form (this will be emailed to you). Help is also available to anyone in genuine need of help at any time, including parents of children returning to Primary or Secondary school, by also ringing the number 1800 677 777 to request assistance. The request will be passed onto the local conference, and a member will get in contact with you. See www.svp.ie for further information. Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock – Sunday 27th September. Bus leaving car park behind Monaghan Credit Union at 8am. €25 to be paid when booking in Wineways, Glaslough St. Contact Marian on 087 2709683. Ballyoisin Church Renovation: Ballyoisin Restoration Bank Details: Account Name: Holy Family Church Building Fund. Iban – IE14BOFI90348827280858 Bic – BOFIIE2D September 2026 at Lough Derg. One Day Retreats – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection - places available September 15th, 19th and 20th Admission €50. Group discounts available. Advance Booking Essential. Errigal Truagh https://www.truaghparish.com/

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Gaeil Triucha will hold a Coffee Morning at the N2 Brew Coffee Dock St Mellans on Sunday 27th September 10.00am until 2pm inaidof Monaghan Hospice. A Coffee Morning for Hospice isoneof Irelands longest established and most loved fundraisers inaidof specialist palliative hospice & homecare services across Ireland. Please come down and support this worthy cause. All proceeds will be donated to Monaghan Hospice. Clara Community Hall News. Ceol sa Halla returns to Clara Hall this Sunday evening, 13th September from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Come and enjoy a lovely evening of music and song. Tea served and everyone is welcome. Knockconan National School: Help Us Take a Trip Down Memory Lane! Knockconan NS is celebrating 20 years of the opening ofthenew school in 2027. As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, we are looking to display old school photographs, class pictures, newspaper cuttings, uniforms, projects, trophies, and other memorab ilia that capture the history and memories of Knockconan NS. If you have any items that you would be willing to share for display at our 'Down Memory Lane' event on Sunday 18th October in the Blackwater Valley Learning Centre, plea se email pa@knockconanns.ie or contact Claire Treanor on 0877673520 or Sinead McKenna on 0863087357. Your treasured memories will help us ce lebrate the people, stories and achievements that have shaped our school over the years. A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Healing; The Padre Pio Triduum is a sacred three-day period of devotion held annually at Rossnowlagh Friary. It begins Sunday 20 Septem ber and leads uptothe Feast of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina on 23 September , marking the anniversary of his return to the Lord in 1968. Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group healing Mass on Monday 14th September in St Michael's Church, Corcaghan, H18VN26. Celebrant Fr John Walsh with blessing of br own scapular holy water, salt and oil. Rosary at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served in hall afterwards . St Faustina Weekend: 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. Ledby Fr Eamonn Kelly, the weekend will invite all to come to know the Person of Divine Mercy. You are invited to come toallor part of the weekend. Please seethe notice on the notice board for further details. Queen’s Catholic Chaplaincy – We’re back! - The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s reopens forthenew academic year on Monday 14 September, with weekday Masses and our semester programme resuming. Our first Sunday Mass is 20 September atthenew, 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 involved, and student accommodation at Ryan Hall at qubcatholic.org andonour socials. Staff and alumni are always welcome too. Visit ournewly renewed Chaplaincy at 28 Elmwood Avenue for Mass, Confessions, or candle lighting — and call into Mosaic for some of the best coffee, hot lunches, and home-baked treats in South Belfast! Could You Help Share the True Spirit of Christmas? Each year, volunteers in parishes across the north of Ireland setupa small stall after Masses to sell Trócaire’s G ifts of Change — meaningful gifts that make a real difference to families living in poverty around the world. We provide everything you need including training and support. Allweaskisa litt le time and a big heart. Last Christmas, 50 parishes took part — and we’d love to grow that number even more this year! If you would like to find out more about how you can help, please email Mark at mark.mcmahon@trocaire.org or call 028 9080 8030.

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Building Fund Envelopes: Our building fund envelopes are being distributed and we appreciate all those who are helping with delivery. The first collection date is 11" October 2026. We would appreciate that anyone who helped with delivery last year would come forward to help this year again. Contact Anne in the parish office. (Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30am — 3.30pm) Kevin's Old Times Sports Day: Join us today Sunday 13th September 2026 from 2~Spm at St Lawrence's GAA pitch forafun packed day with all your favourite events from Fintona’s Sports Days of years gone by!Adaynottobe missed! Parish Fund Raising Draw: Tickets for the Church Renovation Fund Raising Draw are selling very well — Thank you once again for the tremendous response and generosity shown to date. Ticket sellers continue to call at homes throughout the parish. Tickets are also available to purchase in the Parish office. Office opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am — 3.30pm. The draw will take place on Saturday 30" October. More details to follow. A note of thanks: A huge thank you to Aidan (McCamey's Vivo Store) for kindly holding a raffle in his shop and raising £400 towards our Church renovation fund. Well done Aidan! Irish Language Classes: ieee Cache i Sse SOETenh)OONg rece ene ate foeeey Adults (Beginners) and Children (P3-P7) Irish language classes. Starting Thursday 1 September from 7pm to 8pm, in the Ecclesville Centre. Contact 028 82 840591 for more details, Fintona CCE September Events: September 17" - Our 8-week block of Set Dancing classes commences for kids and teens in St. Patrick's Hall at 6.15pm. September 18" - Fintona CCE Prizegiving evening celebrating success at County, Ulster and All Ireland Fleadhs. Performances on the night from All Ireland medallists in solos and groups. Starting at 7.30pm in Fintona Golf Club. Refreshments served. All are welcome. Dromore Legion of Mary: Annual pilgrimage to Knock, Sunday 27th September, departing main st, Dromore at 8.30am, fare £25. Contact Lucia on 07548870901 or Vera on 028 82898 629, please book early. GAA Comer: This week's Lotto numbers were 2,16,19,30. There was no Jackpot winner. Two people matched three numbers and shared £100. The Jackpot for next week is £1200 and the next Lotto draw will take place on Thursday 17th September 2026 in the Beeches Pastoral Centre. CATHOLIC PARISH OF DONACAVEY NO. 1 ACCOUNT 8 High St., Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT78 1BH Account No: 02134-007 Branch Sort Code: 93-80-41 BIC: FTBKGB2B IBAN: GB26. Ifyouare making a payment by cheque, please make cheque payable to ‘Catholic Parish of Donacavey. Donating to the Church Renovation Fund: Anyone using the online banking for the Church Renovation Fund, please use the following bank account details: Sort Code 93-80-41 Account No. 02134-197 payable to ‘Catholic Parish of Donacavey’. Thank you for your support St. Vincent de Paul Helpline 07803551793 Donacavey Parish Bulletin ‘TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 13™ SEPTEMBER 2026 Fr. Seán Mulligan PP Tel: 028 82848037 “ Mobile 07979823653 (Urgent calls only) Parish Secretary: Anne Monteith: Tel: 028 82841244 4 Parish Caretaker: Kevin Wilson: Tel: 07856159448 Eas so Parish Choir: Contact No: Tel: 07749149833 g Parish Website: www.fintonaparish.com Email address: fintona@clogherparishes.io MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS FOR NEXT WEEK Sun —830am First Mass Sun 11.30am Sunday Mass Mon 10.00am No Mass Tues 10.00am Private Intention Wed 10.00am Private Intention 1.45pm School Mass in St. John’s, Dromore Thurs 10.00am John & Mary Pennan and John Campbell and deceased members of the Campbell family. Fri 10.00am No Mass 7.30pm Sheila Conlin Eugene Kelly Sabrina Boyle Agnes Monaghan Sat 10.00am Rosemary Preston and parents, Frank & Sarah Quinn Peter & Mary Ellen McGowen Christina and Jackie Campbell and Seamus Campbell Artie McClenaghan 6.00pm Vigil Mass Claire McGrenaghan (1" Anniversary) Sun —830am First Mass Sun 11.30am Sunday Mass

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You are asked to pray for: Harry Platt, Redditch Anthony Colton, Dromore Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls ofallthe faithful, departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace. Amen. Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament: Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament - Wednesday 16” September in the Oratory 10.30am to 5.00pm. All notices for the bulletin should be with Anne before Wed each week