Irish Martyrs

28/10/2026

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MASS TIMES

WE EXTEND OUR DEEPES T SYMPA THY to the families of John O’Neill & PJ Bonar who died recently.

May they rest in peace. READERS 31st Oct /1st Nov: 6.30pm; Rosemarie Gildea & Martina Lynch. 9.30am; Geraldine Casey & Fiona Creagh. 11.30am; Wendy McGarvey & Orla Sullivan.

PLEASE THE DOORS of the church after you enter or exit in order to keep the church warm as we enter into the colder weather.

Thank you THE ANNUAL RAPHOE DIOCESAN SOCIETY MASS for deceased members of the society, will take place on Tuesday the 17th of November, 2026 in St Columba’ s Church, Glenswilly at 7.30pm. Main celebrant Bishop Niall Coll.

CONGRA TULATIONS to Sr Brigid Tunney on the 50th anniversary of her profession.

Mass was celebrated for her here in the Church yesterday.

REMEM BRANCE SERVICE FOR THE DEAD ~ November is the month in which we traditionally pray for our dead - family, friends, neighbours.

This year we will be having a service for the dead on

Sunday 1st November at 7.00pm. It is open to all parishioners, but particularly to those parishioners who have lost a loved one during the last year.

As well as those whose family members funeral service took place here in the church, we this year also invite any parishioner who in the last year, lost a close family member residing outside the parish, to take part.

We are inviting you to send a photograph of your deceased loved one to Margaret in the office, either by post, email or in person - if you wish to have a photograph included in our slides for the service.

Also please include their name and date deceased.

The last date for submissions is

Wednesday 28th October to allow for the creation of the slideshow.

ADORA TION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRA MEN Ttakes place here in the Irish Martyrs every Wednesday from 10am to 9.00pm and also on the first Saturday of every month (for the protection of life) from 7.30pm to 9.30am on Sunday.

We need more people to commit to spending an hour with the Lord during these times.

If you can commit to an hour, please contact Robert for the Wednesday Adoration on 086 2285800 and Siobhan, for the first Saturday Adoration on 086 374862 7. Alternatively, leave your name and number in the office and we will pass it along.

THE MONTH’S MIND MASS for Sr Patricia McMenamin O. L. A. will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan on

Saturday 31st October at 12 noon. A YOUNG AT HEAR T SOCIAL will be held on

Tues 27th October at 8pm in the Day Centre, Oliver Plunkett Road.

Hosts are the Lions Club. Music by Eddie Gallagher.

LETTERKENNY LOCAL HISTORY TALK, Donegal County Museum,

Tuesday 27th October at 7.00pm. Refreshments served.

All welcome. VOLUNTEERS REQU IRED for Cara House FRC befriending service – visiting elderly people in their home to prevent loneliness . Good English and own transport required.

Contact Katie at 083 863 8315 or befriending@carahouse.ie WORL D DAY OF REMEMB RANCE FOR ROA D TRAF FIC VICTIMS : Mass for those who died as a result of road traffic accidents and for their families, will be held in Christ the King Church, Gortahork, on

Sunday 15th November at 11.00am. Email tpcr1906@gmail.com before

Friday 30/10/2026 if you wish to add the name of your deceased loved one to the prayer list. INNOVATE+ is a new initiative led by ATU Donegal.

If you are a small business interested in Innovation/business growth, we are running funded training for you or your staff.

To find about more about our current offerings, email pauline.gavigan@atu.ie or phone 0749186612 . SAFEFOO D’S APPETI TE FOR CHANGE exhibition will be in Letterkenny library from 29 October – 10 November 2026. Come and see people’s vision for a healthier food environment.

Church of the Irish Martyrs Fr Ciaran Harkin P. P./Fr Dominic Thoomkuzhy Ballyraine, Letterkenny. 074 91 27600 ; irishmartyrschurch@gmail.com Newsletter 25th October 2026 24th October Saturday Vigil Mass 9.30am 6.30pm Private Intention Jimmy Doherty RIP, Finbar Gallagher RIP, Andy O’Boyle RIP, Rose Patton RIP, Peggy McCauley RIP 25th October

Sunday 9.30am 11.30am 5.00pm For the intentions of all parishioners Fiona Kelly RIP Mass for Syro Malabar Community 26th October

Monday 9.30am For all the sick of the parish 27th October

Tuesday 9.30am Joseph Carlin RIP 28th October

Wednesday 9.30am Private Intention 29th October

Thursday 9.30am Private Intention 30th October

Friday 9.30am Geraldine Dunne RIP 31st October Saturday Vigil Mass 9.30am 6.30pm Jose Antony RIP Private Intention 1st November

Sunday 9.30am 11.30am 7.00pm For the intentions of all parishioners Seán Ó’h Aodha RIP Service for the deceased If you wish to donate to the Church online, you can do so by scanning the QR Code to the left and following the Instructions on the online form.

Thank you. Irish Martyrs https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m6sOGz3dECWvbbpXCnRGdHG77yWiLXxR/view