Irish Martyrs Parish Bulletin

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MASS TIMES

WE EXTEND OUR DEE PEST SYMPATHY to the families of Samuel McFadden, Jean Devenney & Mary McGlynn who died recently. May they rest in peace. READERS for 17th/18th October: 6.30pm; Clodagh McGuinness & Michael Shiel . 9.30am; Kathleen Ferry & Neil Campbell. 11.30am; Danny Cahill & Aisling McGee. CONFESSIONS: 12noon - 1pm and after the 6.30pm Mass on Saturday each week. CURSILLO: you are invited to join Bishop Niall Coll for a Holy Mass in thanksgiving for Cursillo in St Mary's Church Stranorlar at 3pm on Sun 25th Oct. And afterwar ds to a gathering in the Parish Centre (Stranorlar). All are most welcome. THE ANNUAL SERVICE OF REME MBRANCE for Miscarriage, Still Birth, Neo-Natal death and for Children who have sadly died will take place in the Hospital Chapel, Letterkenny University Hospital, today Sunday 11th October at 3.00pm. FATIMA CAN DLEL IGHT ROSARY PRO CESSION in honour of Our Lady of Fatima Tues 13th Oct , 7.45pm. Beginning across from the Market Square, proceeding through the town towards the Grotto on the High Road. All welcome. DONEGA L COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAI NING invite you to attend their Open Week events. Tues 20th Oct: Ballyraine Campus Open Evening, 6 – 9pm. Booking required. Wed 21st Oct: College Showcase, Radisson Hotel, 10am – 2pm. No booking required. Thurs 22nd Oct: Port Road Campus Open Evening, 6 – 9pm. Booking required. Bookings: https://donegalcollegeopenweek.eventbrite.ie THE WORKING DOCUMEN TFORTHE IRISH NATIONAL SYNO DAL ASSEMBLY, taking place in Co Meath, on 17 October, brings together the fruits of 5 years of prayer, listening and discernment and will guide delegates as they consider and vote on suggested actions to be presented to the bishops of Ireland. Everyone is invited to read, pray with, and reflect on the Working Document and the question: “What does God want from the Church in Ireland at this time?” Please pray for all those taking part in the Assembly andforthe guidance of the Holy Spirit. To access the Working Document and find out more see www.synod.ie YOUNG AT HEAR T SOCIAL, Tuesday 13th October at 8pm inthe Day Centre, Oliver Plunkett Road. Hosts are Letterkenny Golf Club ladies. Music by Thomas Black. SUPPOR T YOUR UPCOMING LOCAL BLO OD DRIVE! Mon 12th Oct, 6.30pm to 9.30pm ; Tues 13th and Wed 14th Oct, 2.30pm to 5.00pm & 7pm to 9.30pm ; Thurs 15th Oct, 12.00pm to 2.00pm & 4.00pm to 7.30pm , Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny . Check your eligibility at www.giveblood.ie or call us on 1800 731 137. FUNDRAISING BOO K FAIR, Letterkenny Community Centre, Sun 18th Oct, 11am– 4pm, running in conjunction with the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter’s Annual Literary Festival. Come along and browse a great selection of books. Admission is FREE . Donations welcome for the Community Centre Development Fund. TAKING ACTION FOR WHOLE HEAL TH AND WELLBEING is an opportunity to build practical tools to support your mental health and build resilience and confidence. This program will take place in the Regional Cultural Centre , Letterkenny on October 22nd and 23rd from 9:30am – 4.30pm. Cost: €30 which includes lunch an d materials. Contact training@mentalhealthireland.ie for more info and booking. CATHEDRAL QUARTER ANNUAL LITERARY FESTIVAL Tues 13th - Sun 18th October. Full list of events on the flyers that are around Letterkenny and surrounding areas, also on their Facebook page or by calling Donnan on 086 345 2457. EUCHARI STIC HEALING CON FEREN CE: Freedom In Christ, "Jesus Breaking The Chains Of Addiction." Fri 16th to Sun 18th October, The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran (0719841204) €50.00. Speakers include Fr. John Keane, Fr. Adrian Crowley, Deacons Don Deveney & Thady O Connor, Eddie Stones + additional speakers. " Enquiries - 0877847304 / 0863152460 / 0861546099. Church of the Irish Martyrs Fr Ciaran Harkin P. P./Fr Dominic Thoomkuzhy C. C. Ballyraine, Letterkenny. 074 91 27600; irishmartyrschurch@gmail.com Newsletter 11th October 2026 10th October Saturday Vigil Mass 9.30am 6.30pm Kathleen Lynch RIP Philip O’Donnell RIP, Month’s Mind 11th October Sunday 9.30am 11.30am 5.00pm For the intentions of all parishioners Tommy Keys RIP Month’s Mind Mass for Syro Malabar Community 12th October Monday 9.30am Forallthe sick of the Parish 13th October Tuesday 9.30am Private Intention 14th October Wednesday 9.30am Private Intention 15th October Thursday 9.30am 7.00pm Private Intention John Campbell RIP, 1st anniversary 16th October Friday 9.30am Annette McDonagh RIP 17th October Saturday Vigil Mass 9.30am 6.30pm Private Intention Donal & Bernadette McEleney RIP, Grace Boyle RIP, Rita Walsh RIP, Vera Kelly RIP 18th October Sunday 9.30am 11.30am For the intentions of all parishioners Ludmila Mikulich RIP If you wish to donate to the Church online, youcandoso 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/1m6s OGz3d ECWvbbp XCn RGd HG77y Wi LXx R/view