RAPHOE
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08/11/2026
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~ 25th October - €5,368 MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION (LATE DONATIONS) : €355 DONATIONS: 2 €20; 1 €10 and 1 x €5 PARISH EX PENDITURE ~ €18,857.20 Thank you for your gift to God and His Church We deeply appreciate your continued Spiritual and Financial support . To BOOK A BAPTISM please phone the Parochial House on 9121021. Please remember: Godparents: ( 1 male and 1 female over the age of 16).
BAPTISM PREPARATION ~ We have uploaded a number of videos under ‘Featured Videos’ for Parents, in Preparation for their child’s Baptism on our website: www.steunanscathedral.ie Parish Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9.30am - 4.30pm/Friday 9.30am – 1pm Phone: 074 - 9121021
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office@steunanscathedral.ie Website: www.steunanscathedral.ie St. Eunan’s Cathedral Live Web Streaming from the Cathedral ~ churchservices.tv/letterkenny MASS will be celebrated in Christ the King Church, Gortahork , on
Sunday 15th November at 11 am for families who have lost a loved one in road accidents.
Please send an email to : tpcr1906@gmail.com to add their name to the prayer list before
Friday 30th October. CARMELITE OPEN DAY ~ A Day of Prayer, Reflection and sharing with the Carmelite Friars and Nuns, for men and women, aged: 18-40 will take place on
Saturday 21st November from 10.30 am - 4.30 pm in the Avila Retreat Centre, Donnybrook, Dublin.
Registration by 15th November. QR code is on the Poster on the Cathedral noticeboard or please
opendayavila@gmail.com 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, please
pauline.gavigan@atu.ie or phone 0749186612 . ABIDE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE: Will take place from the 20th - 22nd November at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran.
Speakers include: Sarah Swafford, Fr. Barry Braum, Fr. Mark Wharton, Kimberlee Woo Ling, Danielle Noonan, Nashville Dominicans etc, Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin, from Cork & Ross Diocese.
For more details please visit: Abide in His Love at eventbrite.ie Registration link: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com RAPHOEDIOCESANPILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA: 11th-18th October 2027. Led by a Spiritual Director. €100 off for early bookings.
Please phone Eileen on: 083-1175135 or Mena on 086-1655513 for further information.
St. Eunan’s Cathedr al Letterkenny NEWSLETTER
Sunday 1st Novem ber 2026 Feast of Saints God, lover of souls, you hold dear what you have made and spare all things, for they are yours.
Look gently on your servant and by the blood of the cross forgive his/her sins and failings.
Remember the faith of those who mourn and satisfy their longing for that day when all will be made new again in Christ, our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you for ever and ever.
Amen. Cuidigh linn éisteacht le do bhriathra: go mba údar solais dúinn sa dorchadas iad, go mba údar creidimh dúinn in aghaidh an amhrais iad go mba údar sóláis dúinn inár mbuairt iad.
Siné ár nguí chugat trí Chríost ár d Tiarna.
PLENARY INDULGENCE FOR THE HOLY SOULS 1. From twelve o’clock noon on the 1st November until midnight on the 2nd November, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father, one 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.
The indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.
Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or following the 1st November.
Holy Communion may be received on any day from the 1st - 8th November. 2. 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 the 1st - 8th November.
The conditions mentioned above apply also for this.
The annual NOVENA FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED will run from the 1st - 9th November at the evening Mass.
You are welcome to write a list of the names of your loved ones and to leave them in the basket which will be placed in the Sanctuary for the purpose.
Offerings are not expected, any offering received will be used to defray the cost of light and heat.
You are encouraged to attend the Novena for its duration, conscious of the importance of praying for our beloved dead and for all the souls who have no one to pray for them.
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THANK YOU ~ Bishop Coll wishes gratefully to acknowledge the receipt of a donation of €1,000 for diocesan ministries.
ROSARY & DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET will be prayed in the Cathedral during the month of November for the Holy Souls in Purgatory on Monday evenings:
Monday 2nd/9th November after 7 pm Mass;
Monday 16th, 23rd and 29th November at 7 pm. Everyone is very welcome.
The Letterkenny and District Pipe Band will hold a CHURCH GATE COLLECTION this weekend, 31st October/1st November.
The ROSARY will be prayed on Lisfannon Beach, Buncrana this afternoon,
Sunday 1st November at 3 pm . Everyone welcome.
SAFEFOOD’S APPETITE FOR CHANGE EXHIBITION will be in the Library, Letterkenny from the 29th October - 10th November.
Come and see people’s vision for a healthier food environment.
ALTAR SOCIETY ROTA 2nd & 9th November: Group A ~ Mary McDaid, Mary McHale, Fiona Tunney and Grace Kelly; 16th & 23rd November: Group B ~ Couples for Christ Prayer Group; 30th November & 7th December: Group C ~ Rita Bonar, Anne Omorda, Olitha and Adrienne McGlinchey.
CATHEDRAL CLEANING IN PREPAR ATION FOR CHRISTM AS: will take place on
Monday 14th December from 4 pm - 8 pm. Volunteers are always welcome. MEN’S ROSARY will take place on
Saturday 7th November at 1 pm at the Market Square, Letterkenny.
All are welcome. The annual RAPHOE DIOCESAN SOCIETY MASS for 2026, will be held in St. Columba’s Church, Glenswilly on
Tuesday 17th November at 7.30 pm. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Would you like to assist at Mass as an extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion?
We are now looking for new volunteers for this important Ministry in the Parish.
Perhaps you also know someone you could propose with their permission?
We are looking for both younger adults and recent retirees who would be suitable for this ministry.
How do you know if you might be suited and suitable?
Here are some questions you can ask yourself: Do I practice my faith [Sunday Mass every week]; Do I have a love for the Holy Eucharist?
Do I live in accordance with the Gospel as the Church teaches?
Do I desire to be of service to the parish?
Do I desire to grow in my faith? Many devout Catholics question whether they are worthy to distribute the Holy Eucharist. We all have failings, and the inner life of the soul is known only to God.
If you are indeed asked to do this service, then you must trust that you are suitable and able.
Trai ning will be provided. Ministers are scheduled by the Coordinator, who will take account of other commitments you may have.
We would like to see candidates come forward who attend our daily Masses, especially 8 am and 10 am, especia lly younger attendees and recent retirees.
Names to be submitted to the Parish Office by
Wednesday 4th November.
Sunday 1st November ~ Feast of All Saints Masses: 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon and 6 pm (NOVENA) Baptisms: 2.30 pm
Monday 2nd November ~ Feast of All Souls
8 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 7 pm (NOVENA)
Tuesday 3rd November ~ St. Malachy, bishop 8 am Mass ~ Special Intention 10 am Mass ~ Johnny and Dolores Blake RIP 7 pm Mass ~ NOVENA Holy Face Prayer Group after 10 am Mass and Rosary Legion of Mary Meeting ~ 10.30 am in the Pastoral Centre
Wednesday 4th November ~ St. Charles Borromeo, bishop 8 am Mass ~ Dariusz Koz RIP 10 am Mass ~ Barbara McLaughlin RIP 7 pm Mass ~ NOVENA 7.30 pm ~ Confessions 8 pm ~ Youth 2000 Prayer Group in the Cathedral
Thursday 5th November ~ St. Martin de Porres, religious 8 am Mass ~ Holy Souls in Purgatory RIP 10 am Mass ~ Mary and Peter Gallagher RIP 7 pm Mass ~ NOVENA 8 pm ~ Charismatic Prayer Group in the Conference Room
Friday 6th November ~ All the Saints of Ireland 8 am Mass ~ Deceased Members of the Raphoe Diocesan Society RIP 10 am Mass ~ Special Intention 7 pm Mass ~ NOVENA 8 pm Mass in St. Pius X Adoration Chapel
Saturday 7th November ~ St. Willibrord, bishop and missionary 10 am Mass ~ Jean Devenney RIP (Month’s Mind Mass) Confessions: 12 noon - 1 pm and 7 pm Nuptial: 1 pm and 3 pm Vigil Mass ~ 6 pm (NOVENA)
Sunday 8th November ~ Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses: 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon and 6 pm ( NOVENA) Baptisms: 2.30 pm