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ARDMORE PARISH NEWSLETTER Sunday, 1st November 2026 FEAST OF ALL SAINTS Remembering the Saints, Praying for the Faithful Departed FEAST OF ALL SAINTS —
SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER Today, 1st November, is the Feast of All Saints . On this day, the Church celebrates all the saints: canonised or beatified, and the multitude of those who are in heaven enjoying the beatific vision that are only known to God.
Prayer for All Saints God our Father, source of all holiness, the work of your hands is manifest in your saints, the beauty of your truth is reflected in their faith.
May we who aspire to have part in their joy be filled with the Spirit that blessed their lives, that having shared their faith on earth we may also know their peace in your kingdom.
Grant this through Christ, our Lord. FEAST OF ALL SOULS —
MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER Tomorrow, Monday, on the Feast of All Souls , we are encouraged to remember and pray for the faithful departed, those members of our families and dearly beloved who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.
Indulgences for the Holy Souls 1. Visiting a Church or Oratory From 12 noon on 1st November until midnight on 2nd November , all who have confessed, received Holy Communion, and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostles’ Creed.
This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.
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Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1st November.
Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1st to 8th November. 2. Visiting a Cemetery The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions, once per day from 1st to 8th November . The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.
Prayer for All the Deceased God our Father, Your power brings us to birth, Your providence guides our lives, and by Your command we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family, relatives and friends, and for all the dead known to You alone.
In company with Christ, who died and now lives, may they rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family to sing Your praise forever and ever.
LITURGY & THE COMING WEEK Scripture Readings —
Sunday 8th November Reading Scripture First Reading Wisdom 6:12– 16 Responsorial Psalm 63:2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8 Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13– 17 Gospel Matthew 25:1– 13 Saints of the Coming Week Day Feast / Memorial
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Monday The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Tuesday St Malachy, Bishop Wednesday St Charles Borromeo, Bishop Thursday St Martin de Porres, Religious Friday All Saints of Ireland Saturday St Willibrord, Bishop Pope’s Prayer Intention for November Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.
DIOCESAN NEWS & VOCATIONS Diocesan Vocations Holy Hours The next Diocesan Vocations Holy Hours will take place on:
Tuesday 3rd November and
Tuesday 1st December Time: 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm Following: 7.30 pm Mass Venue: St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, Waterside, Derry Everyone welcome.
Considering a Vocation to the Diocesan Priesthood?
There will be a meeting for anyone considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood in Derry.
Sunday 8th November at 4.00 pm For further details, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director: Fr Pat O’Hagan
(028) 7938 6259
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Dublin Gospel Choir — Live at Sacred Heart Church, Omagh
Sunday 29th November | 6.30 pm Join us for a magical evening of music!
From traditional hymns with a modern flair to soulful gospel classics and festive favourites, featuring local primary schools.
Tickets: £20 Available from Top News, the parish office or Eventbrite (search Dublin Gospel Choir ).
Limited tickets — unreserved seating. Proudly hosted by Droim Ratha Na Sairsealaigh in association with Sacred Heart Church and its Reviving Omagh’s Sacred Stories Heritage Project . Matt Talbot Prayer Society — Monthly Mass
Monday 2nd November | 7.30 pm Venue: St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry Mass is offered for enrolled members and their families.
Anyone dealing with addiction, either personally or in their family, is encouraged to attend.
Spiritual packs for the protection of family homes from drugs will be distributed after Mass.
To enrol yourself or someone else:
vita@matttalbotprayersociety.com Join Mass online: St Eugene’s Cathedral Webcam All welcome. This Month’s Men’s Rosary
Saturday 7th November | 1.00 pm Venue: Market Square, Letterkenny Please bring a friend or two. Rosary on the Coast Today —
Sunday 1st November | 3.00 pm
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Venue: Lisfannon Beach Praying for peace, Ireland and our unborn children.
Everyone welcome. TRÓCAIRE — VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Help Deliver School Talks During Lent 2027 Trócaire is seeking volunteers to help deliver school talks during the annual Lent Appeal in February / March 2027 . We are particularly interested in hearing from people with public speaking experience, especially retired teachers or those who have worked with young people.
Volunteers will visit local schools during school hours to share stories of hope, justice and solidarity from communities around the world.
What is involved? Approximately 1–2 short talks per week during the four-month campaign.
Full training and presentation materials provided.
Ongoing support throughout the campaign.
Interested in volunteering? Please contact Fionnuala McGuinness by the first week of December.
fionnuala.mcguinness@trocaire.org ARDMORE PARISH Feast of All Saints & Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
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