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FEAST OFOF ALL SAINT’S ST BRIDGET’S CHURCH Drumholm Parish, Ballintra. Fr Adrian Gavigan. 074 97 34642 or 087 6984508
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 - €1,578.00 Additional Mission Sunday - €90.00 WE PRAY FOR OUR DEAD, We Pray for SEAN McGEE-1st Anniv, PAURIC McINTYRE - Buried on Sat, and for all our Dead and for all those whose anniversaries occurs around this time REST IN PEACE.
. 10.00am
MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER. 10.00am
TUESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER. 10.00am
THURSDAY 5TH NOVEMBER. 10.00am
FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER. 11.00am
SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER. 06.30pm
SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER. SEAN McGEE - 1st Anniv. GERARD McGEE. DANNY Snr, DANNY Jnr & EILEEN MARTIN. 06.30pm
SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER. 10.00 am
WEDNESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER. MAUREEN, JIM, AIDAN McGARRIGLE JACQUELINE TRAVERS nee PRICE - Anniv ALL WHO DIED ON THE ROAD. PRAY ER Suitable for the FEAST of all SAINTS. for the FEAST of all SAINTS. “O Almighty and eternal God, who hast granted us to venerate in one solemnity the merits o f all Thy Saints, we beseech Thee to bestow upon us, through our many intercessors, that abundance of Thy mercy which we long for.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world w ithout end.
Amen.” DECEASED PARENT. SOULS NO ONE TO PRAY FOR THEM CHILDREN / STILL BORN MICHAEL, MARY AGNES DOHERTY . JOHN, BRIDGET, JAMES, DESSIE McNULTY . 11.00am.
SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER. 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.
SALLY MARTIN - 1st Anniv. MARY & DERMOT GALLAGHER. ST BRIDGET’S COM MUNITY CENTRE ; ST BRIDGET’S COM MUNITY CENTRE ; New Classes and Events; Monday - Bowling-07.30pm, New members welcome, Mat Pilates-10am, Chair Pilates-11am, Mat Pilates-07.30pm, Tuesday; Floral Craft’s-11am, Art-3.30pm, Wednesday-Active Retirement Group’s, New members welcome, Pilates-07.30pm, Starting Thur 8th Oct from 7.30pm for 4 weeks-Social Dancing Classe’s, inf whatsapp 083-8633919
SIGNED MAS S CARD S. SIGNED Mass Cards / Bouquets will be available now at the Sacristy and
. Stipend €10 . ST BRIDGET’S COM MUNITY CENTRE -- We are hoping to organise a visit from the one and only Santa Claus to St. Brigid's Community Centre, Ballintra, in December, date to be confirmed, To make this visit possible we need loads of Santa helpers . We are asking for your help to make this a really special day f or the children of the parish.
We are asking you to spread the word and encourage as many vol unteers as possble to attend a quick meeting in the centre on Wednesday the 21st of October at 7.30pm. Depending on the level of support for the event we can thend ecide at the meeting whether to proceed or not.
Kind Regards, The committee of St. Brigid's Community Centre, Ballintra.
INNOVATE+ INNOVATE+ Innovate+ is a new initiative led by ATU Donegal.
If you a re 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 . YOUTH MASS -- To all teenagers young adults and Parents . If you would be interested helping supporting or taking part in getting a Youth mass up and going in our parish, Please come along to a meeting on
Mon 2nd Nov 7. 30pm in the old Sacristy, directly after 7pm mass for the holy souls, If you want to get involved i n music, reading, prayers, offertory or just helping out.
TWO NEW B OOKS PUBLISHED BY LOCAL AUTHOR. TWO NEW B OOKS PUBLISHED BY LOCAL AUTHOR. Two new books published by local Author Trevor Johnston called DRUMHOME & THE BALLINTRA BARD. - SEE POSTER IN ADDITI SEE POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS. ONAL NEWS. FEAST OF ALL SAINTS 07.00pm FEAST OF ALL SOULS . FEAST OF ALL SOULS . & ADORATION. HEALING SU NDAY, ROSSNOWLAGH FRIARY, HEALING SU NDAY, ROSSNOWLAGH FRIARY, Our HEALING SERVICE will be held on
Sun 1st NOV , with Rosary at 2.45pm and followed by Mass - Anointing at 3.00pm . Confessions before & after Mass . All are very welcome . VISITATION OF THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND. VISITATION OF THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND. Fr Adrian will be visiting both areas on
Fri 2nd OCT, Ballintra Area in the Morning and Laghey Area in the Afternoon.
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL. DE PAUL. Our local conference of are seeking members to assist in continuing with their vouluntary work i n our Parich.
Contact 087 3433409
ENVELOPES for the NOVENA of the DEAD ill be at the back of the Church.
All envelopes will be checked for Donations before being destroyed . 8080ss EXTRAVAGANZA for Donegal Hospice at the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town on
Saturday 28th November. 6 DJs and The Stephen Bennet Band.
Paul Harvey and The Carr, Hughes and Furey families have come together to raise f unds for Donegal Hospice in memory of loved ones.
Tickets https://backtothe80sforhospice.eventbrite.com/ or from The Abbey Hotel LOCAL FUNDRAISER-- is being held by Ballintra Active Retirement Group in the Community Centre on 11th Nov at 10.30am in aid of St Bridget’s Commu nity Centre & Laghey Parish Hall.
Everyone welcome. SEE POSTER IN ADDITI SEE POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS. ONAL NEWS. 11stst COMMUNION REGISTERATION FORMS. COMMUNION REGISTERATION FORMS. Please return the Form to the
or into the Sacristy. They have to be returned b efore the 22nd Nov 2026 ; if you intend to put your Child forward for next year.
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basgs; ucovuerr a ZEEE 2S I “ att The Candle of Remembrance a tran we remem ber for the coming week will be lit a 3 Fí in loving memory of w i Holy Cross Church.
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MAM i i i ; 31” Sunday in Ordinary Time — All Saints-1” November 2026 | Bhi | Masses for the Coming Weeke (7 | Mon 930am All Souls Mass L | Tue 7pm A Special Intention w WÍLLAAki
Wed 9.30am Mass of St. Peregrine . óra díff Thur 9.30am A Special Intention + I . har “7 ‘RE I Fri 930am —The Holy Souls Pieadiat Chg 1 ' fet
Sat 6.00pm Grace, Pat & Seamus McGinley, Kill iy(óil shale STH i
Sun 10.00am Paddy McClafferty, Errarooey ~ remember me ‘aeote, a ETS 11.30am Mass Pro Populo at the, . SEE Sa Be Enri tedoyche Word Altar of GOD Prayers for our Dead . D€ LMRIC ned Ot a voy. ' o F. Monica Kathleen Freaney (Nee Mullen), Portmarnock/Portnablagh; Paddy Joe Brogan, Rockhill; Grace, Pat and Seamus McGinley, Kill, Paddy McClafferty, Errarooey.
Eucharistic Each Tuesday in Our Lady's Oratory from 7.30pm — 8.45pm. Concludes with Rosary at 8.30pm. All — Be Nourished dyche Eucharisc bi & Confessions each Saturday from Spm — 5.45pm and before and after each Mass upon request. || ag pad Collection Last week’s Offertory Collection came to €910 Thank you for your gift to God and His Church.
Novena for Our Beloved Dead 9" — 19" November 2026 ecae TEI Our Novena of Masses for Our Beloved Dead will run from 9" — 19" November (excluding i Weekend Masses).
Novena envelopes and A4 sheets for those wishing to include lists of loved i ones names are to be found at the back of the church.
These envelopes shall be opened and the . names shall be placed upon the Altar during all masses during the novena.
Any monies included with the lists shall be forwarded to a charity dealing with poverty and hunger among children and adults.
Envelopes should be placed in the box at the front of the altar before The Novena begins.
Mass each evening will be at 7.30pm — — All Saints — “What do you think?
We believe that people whom everyone Sam This guestion is often posed, but you likes are blessed.
ICHHa would do well to gauge firstly as to ois Jesus says: ‘Blessed are you when people “My God, | believe, I adore, 1 hope and the questioner wants a genuine viewpoint or hate you.’ love You!
I ask pardon of You for all some ‘positive stroking.
We prefer flattery | Why would Jesus say such things?
They those who do not believe, do not adore. (to leadership.
Isn't that true! We prefer that “don't make any sense.
We want Jesus to usedc not hope and do not love You!” which confirms our prejudices. common sense. “Most Holy Trinity; Father, Son, and But Jesus didn’t come to confirm our Today Jesus might well say: Holy Spirit, I adore You profoundly, and Prejudices.
He came to change us — to save You are rich in the things that perish, but I offer You the most precious Body, us — to turn our world upside down. poor in the things of the spirit.
Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus We believe that the rich are blessed.
You are rich in gadgets, but poor in faith | om Fein eehy Samne Caan are neaid' You are rich in goods, but poor in grace sacrileges and indifferences with which sista that those who have plenty You are rich in know-how, but poor in | the inte me Ang, Chrous Jesus sa’ s: ‘Blessed are the hungry.” sai the infinite merits of His most Sacredy ungry ; Heart and the lmuiatanie Hesrtor We believe that those who laugh are Those who mind don’t matter Mary, I beg of You the conversion blessed. and those who matter don’t mind. | of poor sinners.
Jesus says: ‘Blessed are those who mourn.
Bernárdi Mi Bailúich
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NEWSLETTER
Saturday 31st October 6:00pm Vigil Mass – Priest’s Intention
Sunday 1st November 11:00am Robert & Margaret Murray Anniversary Mass 9:30am
Monday 2nd November -
Thursday 5th November Novena Masses for the Faithful Departed
Friday 6th November 7:00pm Novena Masses for the Faithful Departed
Saturday 7th November 6:00pm Vigil Mass – Priest’s Intention
Sunday 8th November 11:00am Sunday Mass – Priest’s Intention
Sunday 1st November 9:30am John Giles Anniversary Mass
Sunday 8th November 9:30am Sarah Doherty, The Pans, Anniversary Mass
Saturday 31st October 6:30pm Vigil Mass – James and Catherine Murray, Clonkillymore Anniversary Mass Bridget & Mandy Murray, Fawns, Anniversary Mass Mary Cannon Anniversary Mass
Sunday 1st November 9:00am Charlie Cullen, Fawns, Anniversary Mass 7:00pm
Monday 2nd November -
Thursday 5th November Novena Masses for the Faithful Departed
Friday 6th November 9:30am Novena Masses for the Faithful Departed
Saturday 7th November 6:30pm Danny Gallagher, Doon, Anniversary Mass
Sunday 8th November 9:00am Joe Langan, Fintown, Anniversary Mass
Saturday 31st October 8:00pm Vigil Mass – Priest’s Intention
Sunday 1st November 10:30am Paddy McCormack, Inniskill, Anniversary Mass 7:00pm
Monday 2nd November -
Friday 6th November Novena Masses for the Faithful Departed
Saturday 7th November 8:00pm Vigil Mass – Priest’s Intention
Sunday 8th November 10:30am Patsy & Nellie Doherty, Gartan, Anniversary Mass 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 McKeever, 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.gartantermonparish.ie www.kilmacrenanparish.ie
Sunday 1st November 2026 Thirty-First 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 Columba’s Church Termon: €885 St Columba’s Church Kilmacrenan: €938 Kilmacrenan Maintenance Fund: €535 Thank you for your generosity and support The Sacrament of Confession Confessions are available before and after any Mass celebrated in both Parishes.
Come to the Sacristy. Young at Heart Kilmacrenan The Young at Heart Group will meet on
Tuesday 3rd November in The Old School, Kilmacrenan at 10:30am for a cup of tea & a chat.
All welcome. New Parish Envelopes 2027 We are in the process of ordering the New Parish Envelopes for all Church Areas.
If you don’t currently have a box of envelopes and would like to support any of the churches, please speak to any of the priests, or email your name, address & contact details to kilmacrenan@raphoediocese.ie Kilmacrenan/Golan & Coole gartantermon@raphoediocese.ie Termon/Glendowan.
Kilmacrenan Men’s Shed meet every Tuesday at 7:30pm. If you are at home and you feel like you would like to learn a new skill or a new challenge, or even just want to get out in the evening for a chat and a bit of craic, please feel free to come along and join us at Kilmacrenan F92 ND72.
Contact 085 8285228 or email kilmacshed@gmail.com Novena Masses for the Faithful Departed begins
Monday 2nd November until
Friday 6th November and from
Monday 9th November until
Thursday 12th November . Novena list for the Dead are available at the back of the Churches, they can be placed in the box at the front of the altar.
St Colmcille’s Church Glendowan Annual Christmas Draw The Annual Christmas Draw for St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan is now live.
Please scan the QR Code to bring you to the site or you can access the online Draw via St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan Facebook Page.
Prizes include: Christmas Hamper, 2X €100 Cash, & lots more Prizes.
Your continued support for this draw is very much appreciated.
Raphoe Diocesan Society The Annual Raphoe Diocesan Society Mass will be offered for in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly on
Tuesday 17th November at 7.30pm. Celebrant: Bishop Niall Coll Four Masses shall be offered in each parish each year, 2 for the Living Members and 2 for the deceased Members.
The fee for enrolling members is €15 per person.
Contact Fr McKeever if you wish to have any relatives enrolled in the Society or email rds@raphoediocese.ie Loreto Community School, Milford Enrolment for secondary school places for September2027 is now underway.
Loreto Community School, Milford is opening a Special Class (ASD) this year and is also exploring the feasibility of having one first year class where a small number of subjects are taught through Irish for those who may wish to build on their proficiency in the language.
Contact info@loretomilford.net for more information. First Friday Calls Fr Martin will visit the Kilmacrenan area on
Monday 2nd & the Golan & Coole area on
Tuesday 3rd November . Fr Michael will visit the Termon Area on
Monday 2nd November , beginning at 11:00am. "Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen." Gartan/Termon (Kilmacrenan) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KnA8F6t54NmbyeitUGgtfWxN2IqFMDOa/view
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