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14/10/2026
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Intentions for this Week Day St. Agatha’s St. Patrick’s Intention Saturday 10th Oct 6.00 pm Marjorie O’Donnell Anniversary Sunday 11th 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time/A 10.00 am Una McMullin Sr. Helen McGinty Dan & Brid McGinty Gerard Hannah & Bernie Breslin
1st Anniversary
11:30am Gavin Hanna Liam McIntyre 1st Anniversary
Monday 12th No Mass Tuesday 13th 10.00 am Intention Wednesday 14th 10.00 am Noírín Cronin Recently Deceased Thursday 15th 10.00 am Special Intention Friday 16th 10.00 am Eileen, Peter & John Brennan Anniversary Saturday 17th 6.00 pm Intention Sunday 18th Oct 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time/A 10.00 am John McDougall Gerry Crawford Months Mind
11.30 am Intention Parish Priest Fr. James Gillespie, P. P.
, Upper Main St., Donegal Town, Co. Donegal F94 D8X0 Phone: 074 97 21026 Email: ppdonegal@gmail.com
Parish Centre, Upper Main St., Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. F94 EWR4 Phone: 074 97 21026 / 97 40461 stpatricksparishcentre@gmail.com Opening Times: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Friday 9:00am – 2:00pm Parish Bookings To book a baptism, wedding or to book the Parish Centre itself, please
the Parish Office Baptisms take place in St. Patrick’s on the 1st & 3rd weekends and in St. Agatha’s Church on the 2nd & 4th weekends of each month. Baptisms are held on Saturdays at 4:00pm or Sundays at 1:00pm. Baptismal Preparation course takes place in the Parish Centre on the last Tuesday of each month for all families requiring their child to be baptised. Weddings Please allow at least four months’ notice for weddings in the parish. Please see our website for further information on parish weddings. Parish Newsletter Please submit items for the Newsletter to the parish office no later than 12 noon on Thursday’s, by phone, email or dropping in a note. St. Agatha’s Church, Clar St. Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday’s St. Agatha’s Church Adoration 3pm – 6pm Thursday’s: St. Patrick’s Church 2.00 pm – 8.00 pm Confession Upon request or after any Mass. All Masses in both Churches are broadcast live on our parish website or on www.mcn live and follow the links. Sunday 11th October 2026 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time/A We remember and pray for those who have died …. Noírín Cronin who died recently in Cork. Tawnawilly https://tawnawillyparish.ie/bulletin/
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Donegal College of Further Education and Training (managed by Donegal ETB) is inviting you to attend their Open Week events. You will have a chance to tour twoofthe Letterkenny campuses and go along to a Showcase event. Whether you are considering your next step in education, curious about what courses are available near you, looking to upskill or reskill, or simply want to support your local FET community – this is your event. Tuesday 20th October : Ballyraine Campus Open Evening, 6pm – 9pm. Booking required. Wednesday 21st October : College Showcase, Radisson Hotel, 10am – 2pm. No booking required. Thursday 22nd October : Port Road Campus Open Evening, 6pm – 9pm. Booking required. To book an Open Evening go to https://donegalcollegeopenweek.eventbrite.ie or email adultguidance@donegaletb.ie or Tel 074 91 78088. Tir Chonaill Youth Choir – New Members Welcome! Do you have a young person aged 8+ who loves to sing? Tir Chonaill Youth Choir would love to welcome some new voices! Rehearsals take place every Wednesday from 6.15 –7.15pm in Donegal Presbyterian Church Hall. It’s a lovely opportunity to enjoy music, make new friends and be part ofafunand welcoming choir. For more information, contact 087 226 3108. Launch of Matthew Potter’s Book Donegal Town, 1474 –1974 . The Official launch will be performed by Helen Meehan, Former President of the Donegal Historical Society at 7.00pm - 8.00pm on Thursday 29 October 2026 in Donegal Castle, Castle Street, Donegal, F94 P996 . Please rsvp to Matthew at potterismatthew@gmail.com by Monday 20th October 2026. Volunteers Urgently Needed: Would you be willing to provide companionship through a weekly friendly visit to an older person seeking more social contact, just one hour per week? ALONE is currently seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and ongoing support are provided. To get involved, please sign up at: https://alone.ie/volunteers/ For more info. , please contact Collette on 086 192 1505 or Collette. Ferguson@alone.ie Thank you very much for your continued support —this makes a real difference in helping older people stay connected in their communities. Feel Good Fair 2026 Sat 17th Oct. – In Termon Complex, Pettigo, 12 noon to 5pm. Email: evergreens 2020@gmail.com Or tel. 0044751 9297330 for further information. Eucharistic Adoration – St. Patrick’s There will be a follow up and review meeting for all involved in Eucharistic Adoration in St. Patrick’s church on Monday 19th October @7:30pm. The meeting will take place in St. Patrick’s Church itself. All involved are welcome to attend. Mission Sunday 18th October - “October and World Mission Sunday is a time for the faithful of the world to show their appreciation towards the work of overseas missionaries. Please call Missio Ireland on (01) 497 2035 orgoto www.missio.ie for further information.” Invitation - You are invited to the Annual General Meeting of the Donegal Older Persons Council to be held in : Leghowney Community Hall F94 RH67 Thursday 22th Oct 2026 - 10.30am-3.00pm Tea /coffee and Lunch included RSVP by 12th October to Mairead Lynch email: mairead.lynch@donegalcoco.ie Harmony Across the Ages A free 4 week singing workshop. Over 60s and pupils from local schools come together to enjoy the wellbeing benefits of group singing working together to put their own unique spin on a song. It will be held inthe St. John Bosco Centre beginning 4th November 2026. For more information or to book a place call Anne on 086 193 8960 or email ameehan@dldc.org Letterkenny University Hospital - Annual Service of Remembrance for Miscarriage, Still Birth, Neo-Natal death and for Children who have sadly died. You are warmly invited to this very special Remembrance Service by The Management, Chaplaincy Dept and Staff of the Hospital. The Remembrance Service will take place in The Hospital Chapel . Letterkenny University Hospital. Sun 11th Oct 2026 at 3pm. "If Ihada flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk through a garden forever" Mental Health Ireland – Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing is an opportunity to build practical tools to support your mental health and build resilience and confidence Contact training@mentalhealthireland.ie for more information and booking. Calls to the Sick & Housebound Fr. James will do the calls to the sick and housebound of the parish this week in the following areas: Tuesday 13th Spierstown, Tinneycahill, Townawilly, Mullinalamphrey, Clogher, Aughlem, Finnabanes & Ardatole. Wednesday 14th St. Joseph’s Ave. Clareden Dr., Ballybofey Road Ardeskin & Tawnalary Thursday 15th Old Golf Course Rd., The Glebe, Main Street & Castle Street. If it does not suit foryouto have a visit on the appointed day, please let us know at the parish centre on (tel. 074 9740461). The Children’s Rosary 7pm - The month of Oct is dedicated to the holy Rosary which will be held in St. Patrick’s Church every Wednesday. The children will learn how to meditate on the Rosary and learn about the Great Saints associated with the Rosary. Eucharistic Healing Conference Fri. 16th. (2 - 9}, Sat. 17th. (9 - 9), Sun. 18th. (9 - 4) October 2026. The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran (0719841204) 50.00 euro. Speakers & Presenters include Fr. John Keane, Fr. Adrian Crowley, Deacons Don Deveney & Thady O Connor, Eddie Stones + additional speakers. "Freedom In Christ" "Jesus Breaking The Chains Of Addiction" Enquiries - 0877847304 / 0863152460 / 0861546099. Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala Is taking Enrolments for Junior Infants from 2nd October 2026 to 20th November 2026. Application forms are available from the school office by telephone on 0749722661 or email office@saran.ie Forms also available to download from our school website www.saran.ie St Francis’ National School, Barnesmore, Co. Donegal Wearenow enrolling pupils for school year 2027/2028 Phone: 074 9722109 Email: stfrancisns@gmail.com Cursillo- ison Wed 14th Oct 7.30pm in Donegal Town. Itisinthe Church of Ireland Hall. (Opposite the Castle). All members welcome. Sunday Collections – Sunday 4th October St. Patrick’s Church: €1,420 St. Agatha’s Church: € 1,110 Thank you for your contribution to the parish. You can also use your card or phone to ‘ Tap to Donate ’ in Donegal Church, to make your contributions and donations to St. Patrick’s Church. Notices