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| 08^{th} August | Saturday | 6pm | Dolly & Matthew Martin RIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09^{th} August | Sunday | 12.15pm | Bosco Lynch RIP |
| 11^{th} August | Tuesday | No Mass | |
| 12^{th} August | Wednesday | 9.30am | Mass |
| 13^{th} August | Thursday | 7pm | Thomas Wilson RIP |
| 14^{th} August | Friday | 7pm | Vigil of Assumption |
| 15^{th} August | Saturday | 6pm | George & Kathleen Peoples & Family RIP |
| 16^{th} August | Sunday | 12.15pm | Pro Populo |
Recently Deceased: Julie McFadden RIP, Lurgan – Daughter of the late Tony McFadden, Derrymore, Carrigans.
| 08^{th} August | Saturday | 7.30pm | Peter Mc Laughlin RIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09^{th} August | Sunday | 11am | Sean Grant RIP (1^{st} Anniv) |
| 10^{th} August | Monday | 7pm | Reception of late Lizzie Burke RIP |
| 11^{th} August | Tuesday | 11am | Funeral of Lizzie Burke RIP |
| 12^{th} August | Wednesday | No Mass | |
| 13^{th} August | Thursday | No Mass | |
| 15^{th} August | Saturday | 10am | Solemnity of Assumption |
| 15^{th} August | Saturday | 7.30pm | Mass |
| 16^{th} August | Sunday | 11am | Eugene Coyle RIP |
| 09^{th} August | Sunday | 9.30am | Pro-Populo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14^{th} August | Friday | 7pm | Vigil of Assumption |
| 16^{th} August | Sunday | 9.30am | Mass |
Recently Deceased: Lizzie Burke RIP, Long lane; Jim Sheerin RIP, Colehill. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful, departed rest in peace.
Anniversaries: We pray for the soul of Vivienne Cullen RIP. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful, departed rest in peace.
09$^{th}$ August 2026 – Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Office Address: Parochial House, Main Street, Newtowncunningham 074 9156138
When the priest (or deacon) prepares the Chalice at the Altar the Church requires him to add a very small drop of water to the wine. This is an ancient custom. We have, for example, references to it from the 2$^{nd}$ and 3$^{rd}$ Century writings of several Church Fathers. As the water is added the following words are spoken quietly, almost inaudibly: "By the mystery of this water and wine, may we come to share in the divinity of Christ who humbled himself to share in our humanity." While these words are not heard by the congregation – it might be important for us to understand the words and the act of mixing ('co-mingling') the wine and water that will become the Blood of Christ for us in the Mass.
In the 3$^{rd}$ Century, St. Cyprian, explaining why Wine and Water are used, had this to say: "Because Christ bore us all, in that he bore our sins, we see that by the water, people are signified, while in the wine, indeed, the blood of Christ is shown. And when the water is mixed with the wine in the cup, the people are made one with Christ." What this means is that the wine represents Christ (and his Blood) while the water represents us who are members of Christ Body by virtue of our baptism. The mixing of the water into the wine symbolises the intimate union of the faithful with Jesus and this union is to be so strong and complete that nothing should be able to reverse it. The few drops of water are 'lost' in the wine and can never be retrieved. What is human is swept up in what is Divine. At this point of the Mass, we might take a moment to unite the offering of our lives to Jesus' offering of himself – our hearts united with his. Soon we will be invited to "lift up your hearts". If they are united to the Heart of Jesus, they are lifted to the heights of heaven itself – into the very presence of God the Father.
The further symbolism of this action is that in Christ Jesus the Divine and Human have come together in an everlasting union. Jesus, at his Incarnation (his becoming human in the womb of Mary) brought together the Second Person of the Trinity with a Human Nature. He is fully God and fully Man – in a union of those two natures that will never be separated for all eternity. In his Incarnation, God the Son has united himself with our lowly human nature in an irrevocable act of humility – God becomes one of us – thereby elevating our human nature to an infinitely high status – for one of us (Christ Jesus) sits upon the Throne of the Most High God. He does this so that we too might live and reign with him forever in that same glory. As an early Bishop of the Church (St. Irenaeus) puts it: "The Son of God became the Son of man: so that man, by entering into communion with the Word and thus receiving divine sonship, might become a son of God." This is what the short prayer spoken at the co-mingling of water and wine is alluding to – God humbly took our human nature, and in exchange allows us to share in his exalted Divine nature, what the prayer calls "share in the Divinity of Christ". Not that we become God, but that we become like God, in whose image and likeness we were created.
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Email: office@newtownkilleaparish.ie
Website: www.newtownkilleaparish.ie
Sunday Collections: €1560; Development Fund: €1580. Thank you for your continued generosity to your Parish.
Sacrament of Confession: All Saints Newtown every Saturday 10.45am – 11.45am.
Eucharistic Adoration: will take place on Wednesday in Newtown from 11am – 7pm and in Killea from 2pm – 6pm on Friday.
Killea Chapel Summer Raffle: In aid of the ongoing renovations. Tickets will be on sale on Friday 14th & Saturday 15th August at Kernan's in Newtown. Several great prizes, including Large Boots Hamper, Bushmills Gift Set, Vouchers etc. Please support our final Parish fundraising push for the Renovation of Immaculate Conception, Killea. Anyone who can volunteer some time to sell tickets on either day should contact Deirdre (0866033927) or Margaret (00447514292173) to advise what time would suit.
Work on painting Killea Chapel will commence next month. We hope that this will pose minimal impact on the Masses, and we hope to return the original Stations of the Cross to the finished walls along with a more fitting Sanctuary Lamp.
Email: stbaithins@yahoo.com
Sunday Collections: €935. Development Fund: €405. Thank you for your continued generosity to your Parish.
Sacrament of Confession: St. Baithin's each Saturday from 4.30 – 5.30pm.
Adoration and Holy Rosary, led by Fr. Damien on Thursdays from 6pm until 7pm in St. Baithin's Church. Come and pray for our community. Everyone welcome.
We have a hive of Native Irish Honeybees under the roof of St. Baithin's. A bee expert has assured us that they pose no stinging threat as they are quite docile. Some have gotten trapped within the church building – hence the buzzing noise. They are a protected species, so great care must be taken when relocating them. Given where they are this will not be a simple task. We hope to have this done in a few weeks.
Items for the Parish Newsletter must be submitted to the Parish office no later than 12 Noon on a Thursday to be considered for the Newsletter
PLEASE NOTE that the Parish Office will be CLOSED this week for Annual Holidays. Any Newsletter Items should be given this week VIA EMAIL ONLY, before Thursday Afternoon. The Parish emergency Number is 0873443600 for emergencies. If you wish to speak to or contact Fr. Damien on non-urgent business – then please call into the Sacristy before or after any of the scheduled Masses.
The Solemnity of the Assumption is next Saturday. Mass times for this Holy day of Obligation are as follows:
| St. Baithin's: | Friday Vigil at 7pm |
|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception, Killea: | Friday Vigil at 7pm |
| All Saints: | Saturday Morning at 10am |
The Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place next Saturday 15th of August. The main celebrant is Bishop Niall Coll. For parishioners who cannot join the pilgrimage in person, all the Masses and talks of the Annual Knock Novena will be livestreamed on the Knock Shrine website or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnockShrineCeremonies/featured
Encounter School: Do you want to know more about what it means to be a son or daughter of God? How to live from that identity? How to come into deeper intimacy with God? How to effectively evangelise others? Do you want a deeper knowledge of Scripture & Church teaching? What it means to be priest, prophet & king in Christ Jesus? How to do the greater works that Jesus said believers would do? Then this course is for you. Beginning in September until the end of May on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 9.00pm at All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. For more information on the course or to register go to https://encounterschool.org/donegal/ or email donegal@encounterschool.org
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Parish Office, Killybegs, Co. Donegal, F94 CY56 Tel: +353 (0)74 9731013
Parish Secretary: Ann O'Donnell (Office Open: Mon to Fri. 9.45am to 2.45pm)
Email: info@killybegsparish.com Website: killybegsparish.com
Parish Priest: Fr. Colm Ó Gallchóir: Tel: 074 9731013
Masses and Services: Live streaming www.mcn.live (link on website)
Saturday 15th August: Mass at 10am in the Church
is available at all Masses. To avoid cross contamination, those taking gluten-free hosts may help themselves from the small pyx.
Sara O'Donnell & Daniel McShane on their recent marriage.
When creation was begun
God has chosen you to be
Mother of his blessed Son,
Holy Mary, full of grace. Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria.
When creation was restored
You were there beside the Lord
Whom you cherished and adored,
Holy Mary, full of grace. Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria.
Praise the Father and the Son
And the Spirit, three in one,
As it was when time begun,
Now and evermore, Amen. Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria.
Friday 14th August at 7.00pm.
Complimentary bus departing
from the Chapel Car Park at 6.30pm.
Adoration in the Church 7pm - 8pm.
Within you,
there is a stillness
and a sanctuary
to which
you can retreat
at any time
and be yourself.
Parish Choir Practice Monday 7.15pm
The heavens are telling the glory of God,
And all creation is shouting for joy.
Come, dance in the forest,
Come, play in the field, and sing -
Sing to the glory of the Lord.
Sing to the sun, the bringer of day,
He carries the light of the Lord in his rays.
The moon and the stars who light up the way
Unto your throne. (Chorus)
Praise to the wind, that blows through the trees.
The seas mighty storms, the gentlest breeze.
They blow where they will,
They blow where they please -
To please the Lord. (Chorus)
Sunday 9th August 2026: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Weekday Readings: Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Weekday 2
Masses will be relayed on the webcamera: go to killybegsparish.com for a link to Online Services or mcn.live
| Saturday | 8th August: | 07.00pm - Mary Furey (1st Anniversary) Donal O'Donnell (3rd Anniversary) Tommy Hegarty (3rd Anniversary) Willie Tully (3rd Anniversary) John Joe Dowd (4th Anniversary) John Paul & Agatha McGuinness (Anniversaries) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 9th August: | 09.00am - Dermot & Lena O'Callaghan & deceased members 11.00am - Kathleen Mangan & Anthony & Alice Griffith (Anniversaries) |
| Monday | 10th August: | 10.00am - Kathleen & John Briordy (Anniversaries) |
| Tuesday | 11th August: | 10.00am - Kevin McBrearty (8th Anniversary) |
| Thursday | 13th August: | 10.00am - Special Birthday Intention |
| Friday | 14th August: | 07.00pm - Mass at Croaghlin Mass Rock |
| Saturday | 15th August: | 10.00am - Feast of the Assumption of Mary Susan Conaghan (16th Anniversary) 07.00pm - Noel McGing (3rd Anniversary) John McCloskey (Anniversary) |
| Sunday | 16th August: | 09.00am - Willie & Bridie Hegarty, Frank Hegarty, Kieran Hegarty & Anna Marie Murphy (Anniversaries) 11.00am - Eamonn Curran (Anniversary) |
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday 11.00am - 7.00pm
Pray for: Stevie McSharry, Fintra, whose Funeral Mass is in Bruckless on Sunday 11am;
Damien McGuinness, Church Rd, whose funeral took place on Wednesday;
Nora O'Donnell (mother of John Daffy O'Donnell) whose Funeral Mass is in Glenties Sunday 1pm;
Nora Shovlin, (née McBrearty) whose funeral took place in Kilcar on Friday.
Michael Conaghan, Ballyfermot, Dublin & Calhame, Donegal, whose funeral is in Dublin on Saturday.
Pray for those whose anniversaries occur: Denis Hanlon.
Suaimhneas Siorai.
Cursillo Friendship Night in Donegal Town
Wednesday 12th August 7:30pm in Church of
Ireland Hall. All Cursillo members very welcome.
13th - 21st August 2026
See church noticeboard for full details.
Best Wishes to Killybegs Summer Festival:
this weekend 7th, 8th & 9th August.
Mary's Meals wish to thank all who donated to
their recent collection. Your generosity is very
much appreciated
See Church noticeboard for timetable.
| Date | Ship | Arrive/Depart | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | Insignia | 10am / 6pm | 803 |
| 12 Aug | Star Legend | 8am / 3pm | 312 |
| 14 Aug | Azamara Quest | 9am / 8pm | 781 |
| 15 Aug | Seabourn Ovation | 8am / 5pm | 638 |
Sunday Collection 2nd August €1,050.00
Maintenance Fund 2nd August €1,240.00
Thank you for your ongoing generosity.
If you cannot find peace within yourself,
you will not find it anywhere else.
St. Vincent de Paul Contact No. 087 3507727
Adoration in the Adoration Room
every Wednesday evening 6-7pm. All welcome.
Resumes Sunday 23rd August 11am
with Eddie Stone in Emmanuel House, Clonfert,
Saturday 15th August. Ring for Info: 086 3936547
Enrolment for Winter classes now being taken.
A History of Textiles available at reception.
Fridays: 11th Sept Onoir, 25th Sept Frankie Gavan
& Catherine Mc Hugh. eolas@aislann.ie
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Fr Morty O'Shea, SOLT Tel: 074 97 36007
E-mail: parishofficebruckless@gmail.com
19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday 8th / Sunday 9th August 2026 - Year A
Parish Newsletter available online at: - tiny.cc/PBNL
| MASS TIMES | ANNIVERSARIES/INTENTIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 8th August | 6:30pm | Paddy McHugh, Carntullagh (Anniversary) Gerard Harkin, Croagh and Deceased Members of the Harkin Family Packie and Mary Boyle |
| Sunday 9th August | 11:00am | George McCallig (Anniversary) John and Philip Diver, Mill Road (Anniversaries) All those interred in Bruckless Cemetery |
| 7:00pm | Graveyard Ceremony after Mass, bring a small bottle of Holy Water for the individual blessing of family graves and the neighbouring graves of those who have no one left to remember them. Cenacle | |
| Monday 10th August | 10:00am | Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 11th August | 10:00am | Holy Mass |
| Wednesday 12th August | 10:00am | Holy Mass |
| Thursday 13th August | 10:00am | Holy Mass |
| Friday 14th August | 7:00pm | Vigil Mass for Feast of the Assumption |
| Saturday 15th August | 10:00am 6:30pm | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Day of Obligation. Eamonn & Josephine Haughey and Pauline Ramnarine (Anniv) |
| Sunday 16th August | 11:00am 7:00pm | John & Veronica Shovlin (Anniversary) Cenacle |
RECENTLY DECEASED: Michael Conaghan (Dublin), brother of Angela Crowley & Patricia Murrin.
Damien McGuinness (Killybegs) nephew of Bridget McGowan.
ANNIVERSARIES AT THIS TIME: Susan Byrne, St John's Point
CONFESSIONS: Available on request.
St Vincent DePaul Bruckless/Dunkineely:
Confidential contact number 087 3426068
2 COLLECTIONS: €1655
FR MORTY: Fr Joseph Ndiraba is expected in the parish this Monday 10th. It's been my privilege to serve the parish as we awaited his arrival.
Church Envelopes If you are new to the area or would like a box please contact the Parish Office on 074 9737015 or email parishofficebruckless@gmail.com
You may contribute by Direct Debit/Online Banking if you wish. Bank details: Bank of Ireland, Killybegs
Sunday Envelopes: Killaghtee Parish Church account: IBAN: IE35 BOFI 9049 0729 4874 30
Parish Projects: Killaghtee Parish Repair Fund: IBAN IE28 BOFI 9049 0729 1660 98
Cemetery Sunday will take place this Sunday 9th August, prayers in the Church after 11:00am Mass
A reminder to bring a small bottle of Holy Water for the individual blessing of family graves and the neighbouring graves of those who have no one left to remember them. Thank you
Tea and biscuits in the Community Centre afterwards.
Thank You to the volunteers who make time to rake up the grass in the cemetery when required.
Bruckless N.S. 100 Year Anniversary Photo Exhibition and Roll Books on display in the school after the blessing of the graves on Sunday August 9th. All welcome to celebrate 100 years of our school and Community. Tea/Coffee.
SURRENDER PRAYER: (St Ignatius of Loyola) "Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will. All I own and all I have, You gave to me, to you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours, dispose of it according to your will. Give me your love and grace, this is enough for me."
Donegal Pro Life Church Gate Collection is on Sat 15th / Sun 16th Aug. If you can help in taking up a collection it would be appreciated. Contact Margaret on 089 246 9599.
St Catherines Vocational School, Killybegs – Key Dates
Book & Locker Day - First Year Students 2026: Wednesday, 26th August A parent must attend with their child to sign the book rental agreement. Afterwards, students will take part in induction activities until 2:00 PM (a light lunch will be provided).
Surnames A-D: 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Surnames E-M: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Surnames O-Z: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
First Days of School:
Monday, 31st August: First Years only (8:50 AM - 1:15 PM).
*Please note there will be no bus service on this day.*
Tuesday, 1st September: 1st, 3rd & 6th Years only (8:50 AM - 3:20 PM).
Wednesday, 2nd September: All year groups (8:50 AM - 3:20 PM).
Dunkineely Reunion & Killaghtee Festival 2026 – A meaningful Remembrance Walk takes place on Friday 21st August from 2 – 4pm, starting at Bruckless Graveyard tracing our heritage through Old Killaghtee, the Cholera Field, finishing at the new Killaghtee Graveyard – honouring memory, community and place.
NATIONAL NOVENA to Our Lady of Knock 13–21 August 2026. Visit: www.knockshrine.ie or see notice board for details.
CLG Naomh Ultan Sponsor a Seat - Lifetime Sponsorship initiative is still open, name or a dedication in memory of a loved one, former player, or supporter - permanently recognised on a commemorative plaque at the grounds. Visit www.naomhultan.com to take part.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Ireland invites married couples to a residential Weekend from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October 2026 www.marriageencounter.ie
PAROCHIAL HOUSE TEL. NO'S: Bruckless: 074 97 37015; Killybegs: 074 97 31013 or 074 97 31030; Inver Parish: 074 97 36006; Donegal Town: 074 97 21026 Undertaker: John B O'Donnell 0872769565
Notices for newsletter: email to parishofficebruckless@gmail.com Deadline 12noon on Thursdays
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Fr Willie Peoples P.P
074 9738007 / 087 7449461 stcarthaschurch@gmail.com
Sunday 9th August 2026
Live Streaming: www.mcn.live
| Saturday 8th | 6pm | Joe McGinley, Towney & Dublin – Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 9th | 11am | |
| Monday 10th | NO MASS | |
| Tuesday 11th | 10am | |
| Wednesday 12th | 10am | John & Agnes Cunningham, Bavin – Anniversaries |
| Thursday 13th | 10am | |
| Friday 14th | 10am | |
| Saturday 15th | 6pm | Siobhan McBrearty – First Anniversary Denis & Theresa McBrearty – Anniversaries Patrick & Mary Kane – Anniversaries Mary B & Michael McCloskey – Anniversaries |
| Sunday 16th | 11am |
Adoration Wednesday from 10.30am – 3.30pm
A Day of Healing & Prayer will take place with Eddie Stone in the House of Prayer on Saturday August 15th. A bus will leave Letterkenny collecting people in Ballybofey & Donegal Town too. A priest will accompany the group. For more details, please call: 086 3936547
A blessing with the relic of St Peregrine can be obtained after Mass every Friday at 10am. This kindly Saint, born in Italy in 1260, is the Patron Saint of cancer patients.
Recently Deceased –
Nora Shovlin, Bavin
Mabel Byrne, Coguish
Brid Byrne, Sheltered Houses
Suaimhneas Siorai
Tá folúntais ar an Scéim fá láthair i nGleann agus Cill Chartha.
There are vacancies on the CE Scheme in Glencolmcille and Kilcar To check eligibility, please contact James at 087 6788188
Friday 11th September Onoir & Friday 25th September Frankie Gavan & Catherine Mc Hugh. All tickets available at reception.
Enrolment for our winter classes are now being taken for:
adult & children's art ☺, knitting & crochet, photography, computer & accounts & Irish classes for all levels (these classes are subject to numbers)
A History of Textiles (Scéal na dTeicstílí) is now available at Áislann Chill Chartha reception! This beautifully crafted book explores the rich textile heritage of all our local parishes. Overseas postage available—pop in or contact us to order.
For all info call 074 9738376 or message our media pages.
Áislann Golf Classic Friday 14th August 2026. Bundoran Golf Club.
To register a team (teams of 4) & to book a tee time contact:
Contact Matthew. 071 9841302 Aislann Thomas 074 9738376
E: eolas@aislann.ie Patrick 087 2506443
*Confessions will be heard after all Masses during the week*
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An tAth Nigel Ó Gallachóir SP
19th Sunday
of
Ordinary
Time
Parish Office: 074-9548902
Web: www.annagryparish.ie
Email: pp.annagry@gmail.com
Facebook: @annagryparish
Instagram: #annagry_parish
Annagry Parish Pastoral Council:
Email: annagryppc@gmail.com
Charity No. CHY7373
Parish Child Safeguarding Liaisons
Dr Tony Delap 074-9532445
Mary Logue 087-4164426
Brid Rodgers 087-6218327
Your Sunday gift to God and His
Church last week was €2,255
Mile buíochas
Mass Bookings: Anyone wishing to book a Mass or Christening, can do so by calling 074-9548902
Parish Newsletter: Please submit parish related items for inclusion in the newsletter before 6pm on Thursday to: pp.annagry@gmail.com
St Vincent de Paul: If you need assistance from the S.V.P. contact: 0874153727. More details at the back of the Church.
Safeguarding Children Diocese of Raphoe: If you have a concern about the welfare and safety of a child, please contact any of the following: Safeguarding Children Office, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Monastery Avenue, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Designated Liaison Person: Margaret Northage 0862183011 or 074 9125669
email: raphoesafeguarding@gmail.com
Tusla: Child and Family Agency
074 9123672 / 9123770.
Garda National Protective Services
Bureau 01-6663420
Paróiste Anagaire
Annagry Parish website
Sat 08th Aug 6.30pm
Stephen Ann Ó Dónaill, Rann na Feirsde, 1st CB
Anne McDevitt, Anagaire
Anthony & Sadie Gillespie, Braade
The Greene Family, Mullaghduff
Sun 09th Aug 9.00am
11.00am
3.00pm
Mon 10th Aug 11.00am
Tues 11th Aug 10.00am
Wed 12th Aug 7.00pm
Thurs 13th Aug 10.00am
Fri 14th Aug 7.00pm
Sat 15th Aug 11.00am
5.00pm
6.30pm
Sun 16th Aug 9.00am
11.00am
Missa Pro Populo
Owenie Forker, Annagry, 1st Anniversary
The Annual Oiléan na Marbh Service, The Boatstrand
Funeral of Kathleen Carson, Braade
Annie Boye, Mullaghduff
Hudai beag Mac Ruairí, Padaí Eamoinn & Biddy Hudai, RNF
Patrick Gallagher, Bun a'Leaca
Paddy Greene, Rann na Feirsde & Leeds
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Paidrin Naofa - Holy Rosary: Tobar Naomh Dúigh
Anne McBride, Loch an Iúir
Charlie Mhicí Jimmy MacGrianna
Missa Pro Populo
Seán Feeny, Mín Doire na Slua, Month's Mind
Cuimhneacháin báis & bás le gairid: Dom McDevitt, Annagry West. Bridie Freeland, Rannafast, Lanark, Scotland. Rosaleen McBurney, Dublin. Mary & Owen Gallagher, Glen Rd. Angus Sharkey, Braade. Oliver Plunkett, Donegaltown.
The Holy Rosary is prayed before Mass: every Tuesday-Friday & Sunday (11am).
Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Friday 5pm -7pm.
The Sacrament of Confession & Reconciliation is available after Mass by request.
Holy Water is available from at the back of the church.
The recent RNLI church gate collection: amounted to €509.25, thank you for your generosity.
Donegal Downs Syndrome Society church gate collection: will take place on the weekend of 29th/30th August.
Upcoming Parish Diary events in August: The Holy Rosary will be said at Tobar Naomh Dúigh, Rannyhaul/Mullaghduff next Saturday 15th August, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary @ 5.00pm. Holy Mass will be celebrated at Carraig an Aifrinn - the Mass rock, Loughanure/Crohyboyle on Sunday 23rd August @ 2.00pm. All these events are weather permitting.
Encounter School of Ministry: Do you want to know more about what it means to be a son or daughter of God? How to live from that identity? How to come into deeper intimacy with God? How to effectively evangelise others? Do you want a deeper knowledge of Scripture & Church teaching? How to do the greater works that Jesus said believers would do? Then this course is for you. Beginning in September until the end of May on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 9.00pm at All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. For more information on the course or to register email donegal@encounterschool.org
Table Quiz: in aid of Piermont House, Dungloe will take in the Viking House, Wednesday 12th August @ 9.00pm.
Lough Derg August & September 2026: One Day Retreats – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection - places available on August 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 31st September 5th, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 19th and 20th. Admission €50. Group discounts available. Special Themed Retreats: 23rd August - St Peregrine, 5th September – Pioneer Pilgrimage, 6th September – St Carlos Acutis, 9th & 12th September – Vocations Monstrance, 19th September – Divine Mercy Pilgrimage. Heritage Day Tours – Explore one of Ireland's most enduring and authentic spiritual destinations. Thursday 20th August. 11am & 2:30pm. Lakeshore Pilgrim Path Pilgrimage – In the footsteps of pilgrims through the centuries Sunday 30th August. 8km & 12km routes, fully guided. Outdoor Mass weather permitting. Admission €25. Booking for all events essential info@loughderg.org Tel. 0719861518.
Alcoholics Anonymous AA Local Meetings: Dungloe Community Hospital: Sundays & Wednesdays 8.30pm. Gweedore: Mabs Centre, Derrybeg F92KF82, Saturday 10.00am. Glenties: The Hub, Main Street, F94 C8H7, Mondays & Thursdays: 8.30pm. Ards Friary Creeslough: Fridays 8.30pm; or visit www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie or call 018420700.
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18TH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
02.08.2026
LATI
BREAD LIFE
Saturday 1st August
St. Alphonsus Ligouri
| 6.15 pm | Patricia & Patrick Gallagher, Doobally Tommy & Aideen Crowe and Deceased members of Crowe & Stephens families Jarlath Ward, Legalition Mary Gallagher, Coolcholly |
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Sunday 2nd
| 9.00 am 11 am | Lito Bulacso, Philippines Cemetery Sunday |
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Monday 3rd
| 9.30 am | Deceased members of the Keown and McCabe families |
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Tuesday 4th
St. John Mary Vianney
| 9.30 am | McCool family, Cashelard |
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Wednesday 5th
| 9.30 am | Thomas and Mary McShea, Donegal Rd |
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Thurs 6th - The Transfiguration
of The Lord
| 9.30 am | McCool family, Cashelard |
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Friday 7th
| 9.30 am | P.J. and Damian Dolan |
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Saturday 8th
| 6.15 pm | Patrick Pender, Knather Colman Kerr, Killeen Tess and Tom Cleary, Bishop Street Sylvester & Rosaleen Maguire, Cloghore |
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Sunday 9th
| 9.00 am 11 am | Pro Populo Mamie & Jimmy Gillespie & Deceased members of Gettins & Gillespie families |
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Sunday 2nd
| 10 am | John & Nora Doherty and Mary Kate & Willie Kilcawley |
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Sunday 9th
| 10 am | Deceased members of the Kavanagh family, Carricknahorna |
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PARISH
BALLY SHANNON
Fr. Johnny Moore P.P. Tel: 089 4519740
Fr. Sunil Joseph Tel: 089 4519740
Parish Office 98 51295
Parish Email: ballyshannon@raphoediocese.ie
First Anniversary
Patricia Gallagher, Doobally
Eternal Rest Grant unto Her O Lord
Wednesdays 10 am - 1 pm & 6 - 9pm
Saturdays 10 - 12 noon
Please note if there is a funeral on a Wednesday
or Saturday morning there will be no adoration
Please Note Going forward the exposition of The
Blessed Sacrament will only happen
on the main Church Altar.
To ensure going forward that one of the Parish Clergy
is able to make a visit, it is necessary that you submit
your details. Please include the persons full name,
address & phone number and most importantly your
Encode. You can do this by contacting the office dur-
ing working hours, in person, bit or email or by phone.
Confessions will be celebrated every Saturday
evening from 5.30 - 6pm in St. Barrons Chapel
Healing Service
This Sunday, 2nd August starting with Rosary at
2.45pm and followed by Mass/Anointing at 3pm.
Confessions before & after Mass. All are welcome.
Every Friday after the 9.30am Mass.
Anyone who wishes to drop in for a cup of tea and
a chat is welcome to call in to the Pastoral Centre
Sunday 26th July: €1,849
Many thanks for your continued support
churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Kilbarron Parish Ballyshannon
Charity No: CHY 7373
RCN 20015916
We welcome to our parish faith family
the following who were baptised recently
Callum Sean O'Brien, New York
Ruby Dolly McCormack, Parkview
Cillian John-Patrick Henry, Sydney
Ruairi John Conlon, The Mall
Anyone wishing to register is asked to contact the
parish office with your details on 071 98 51295.
A Baptismal Card must be filled out which can
be collected from the Parish Office.
Congratulations and best wishes to
Louise Murray, Kiltyclogher
and Sean Reynolds, Creevy, who were married
in St. Patrick's, Kiltyclogher on Friday, 24th July
Three Day Pilgrimages - In the tradition of prayer,
fasting and keeping Vigil. Begin on any day of the
week until Thursday 13th August. Admission €85.
Discounts available for Groups, Seniors & Students.
One Day Retreats - Guided Days of Prayer and
Reflection - places available on August 18th, 22nd,
23rd, 29th and 31st, September 5th, 6th, 9th, 12th,
15th, 19th and 20th Admission €50. Group discounts
available. Advance Booking Essential.
Heritage Day Tours - Explore one of Ireland's most
enduring and authentic spiritual destinations. Thurs-
day 20th August. 11am & 2:30pm As part of National
Heritage Week celebrations visitors will enjoy a guid-
ed boat trip on the lake, guided tour of Station Island
and refreshments. Admission €15. Student & Child
discounts available. Advance Booking Essential.
Lakeshore Pilgrim Path Pilgrimage - In the foot-
steps of pilgrims through the centuries Sunday 30th
August. 8km & 12km routes, fully guided. Outdoor
Mass. Admission: €25. Advance Booking Essential.
New for 2026 Season - Overnight accommodation
available on Station Island the night before beginning a
Retreat or Pilgrimage. www.loughderg.org
info@loughderg.org 071 98 61518
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service are holding a
donation clinic in Coláiste Cholmcille New Hall
on Monday, 17th August from 6pm till 9pm.
Call 1800 731 137 to make an appointment.
(All clinics are appointment based)
Matthew 14:13-21 - Compassion That Multiplies
In this familiar account of the feeding of the five
thousand, Jesus responds to the crowds not with
frustration but with compassion. Though He had
sought a quiet place after hearing of John the Baptist's
death, He welcomed the people, healed their sick,
and met their hunger.
When the disciples saw only five loaves and two fish,
Jesus saw an opportunity for God's abundance to be
revealed. He invited the disciples to bring what little
they had, blessed it, and used it to feed everyone pre-
sent - with twelve baskets left over.
This passage reminds us that Christ is attentive to both
our spiritual and practical needs. It also encourages
us not to underestimate what God can do with the
small offerings we place in His hands. When we bring
our time, gifts, resources, and willingness to serve,
Jesus can multiply them for the blessing of many.
May we trust Him to provide, serve others with
compassion, and offer what we have
- however small - into His hands.
If you have any old notes or coins that you wish to
donate to Mary's Meals they can be dropped off at
Centra Supermarket, Ballyshannon, on Tuesday, 11th
August, between 9.30 and 17.30. Otherwise collection
can be arranged by contacting Eilis Conneely on
087 7060457. Mary's Meals provide daily school
dinners in some of the world's poorest communities.
Mary's Meals are happy to announce the launch of their
sponsored walk, Step by Step to Feed the Next Child.
They have eight walks across Ireland, starting on 7th
August and all arriving in Knock, Co. Mayo on 15th
August. The Donegal Mary's Meals Group will begin
their walk in Malin Town. You are invited to join in
any part of the walk. Mary's Meals are looking for
walkers, collectors, supporters and drivers.
www.marysmeals.ie/get-involved/step-by-step
Father hard at work!
To all of you who are
visiting our parish this
bank holiday weekend.
We hope you have an
enjoyable stay.
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Sliocht as céad leabhar na Ríthe. 19:9, 11-13.
Nuair a shroich Éilias Hóréb, sliabh Dé, chuaigh sé isteach san uaimh agus chaith an oíche ansin. Tháinig focal an Tiarna chuige á rá: “Gabh amach agus seas ar an sliabh os comhair an Tiarna.” Chuaigh an Tiarna é féin thart ansin. Tháinig gaoth láidir, comh tréan sin gur réab sí na sléibhte agus go ndéarna sí smionagar de na carraigeacha roimh an Tiarna. Ach ní raibh an Tiarna sa ghaoth. I ndiaidh na gaoithe tháinig crith talún. Ach ní raibh an Tiarna sa chrith talún. I ndiaidh an chrith talún tháinig tine. Ach ní raibh an Tiarna sa tine. I ndiaidh na tine tháinig fuaim gaoithe a bhí mín, séimh. Nuiar a chuala Éilias an fuaim sin, chlúdaigh sé a aghaidh lena chlóca; chuaigh sé amach agus sheas ar an bhealach isteach chun na huaimhe.
Briathar an Tiarna. FR. Buíochas do Dhia.
Taispeáin dúinn, a Thiarna, do thrócaire, agus tabhair dúinn do shlánú,
Sliocht as litir Naomh Pól chuig na Rómhánaigh.
9:1-5.
A bhráithre, tá mé ag insint na firinne i bhfianaise Chríost agus tá mo choinsias á dhearbhú dom i bhfianaise an Spíoraid Naoimh nach aon bhréag dom a rá go bhfuil brón mór agus buaireamh síoraí i mo chroí. Níor mhiste liom a bheith faoi mhallacht Dé agus scartha go deo ó Chríost ar son muintir mo chine féin. Isráélitigh iad, is leosan an ceart a bheith ina gclann Dé. Is leo an ghlóir, na conarthaí, an reacht, an liotúirge agus na gealltanais; is leo na paitriairc agus is díobh an Críost sa mhéid gur duine é - an té atá ina Dhia ar an uile ní, moladh go deo leis. Amen
Briathar an Tiarna. FR. Buíochas do Dhia.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Thug mé cairde oraibh, a deir an Tiarna, óir gach rud ar chuala mé ó m'Athair, chuir mé in iúl daoibh é.
Alleluia!
Sliocht as an Soiscéal naofa de réir Naomh Maitiú.
14:22-33.
San am sin chuir Íosa d'fhiacha ar na deisceahail dul ar bord agus imeacht roimhe go dtí an taobh eile den uisce, go dtí go gcuireadh sé na sluaite ar shúil. Nuair a bhí siad curtha ar shiúl aige, chuaigh sé suas ar an tsliabh leis féin chun guí. Nuair a bhí an tráthnóna ann
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bhí sé ansin leis féin, ach bhí an bád i lár na farraige dá chaitheamh anonn agus anall ag tonnaí, óir bhí an ghaoth ina haghaidh. San ceathrú faire den oíche, tháinig sé chucu ag siúl ar an fharraige. Nuair a chonaic na deisceabail é, agus é ag siúl ar an fharraige, scanraidh siad agus dúirt: “Is samhailt atá ann!” agus lig siad uaill astu le h-eagla. Labhair Íosa leo láithreach: “Bíodh misneach agaibh,” ar seisean, “mise atá ann, ná bíodh eagla oraibh.” D’fhreagair Peadar é: “A Thiarna, más tú atá ann, ordaigh mé theacht chugat ar bharr an uisce.” Dúirt Íosa: “Tar!”. Tháinig Peadar amach as an bhád agus shiúil ar bharr an uisce ag déanamh ar Íosa, ach nuair a chonaic sé comh láidir agus a bhí an ghaoth, bhuail eagla é. Nuair a thoisigh sé ag dul faoi uisce, scairt sé, ag rá: “A Thiarna, sábháil mé!” Ar an bhomaite shín Íosa amach a lámh agus ag breith greim air dúirt: “A fhir an bheagán creidimh, cad chuige a dtáinig amhras ort?” Ar dul isteach sa bhád dóibh, thit an ghaoth. Ansin tháinig na daoine a bhí san bhád agus d’umhlaigh siad síos ina láthair ag rá: “Go dearfa, is tú Mac Dé.”
Soiscéal an Tiarna. FR. Moladh duit, a Chríost.
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06.30pm SATURDAY 1ST AUG.
EVELYN, BERNARD, DOLORES &
THOMAS DEVANNEY - 1st Anniv. ANNE
HILLEY, SISSY, PADDY & ANN MARIE
McGLINCHEY & DECEASED MEMBERS
OF THE McGLINCHEY FAMILIES.
11.00am. SUNDAY 2ND AUG.
DESSIE McDAID.
MARGARET & PATSY McGRANE.
KATE & PAT CONNOLLY DECEASED
MEMBERS OF THE CONNOLLY
& TORRENS FAMILIES.
10.00am MONDAY 3RD AUG.
MASS
10.00am TUESDAY 4TH AUG.
MASS
10.00am WEDNESDAY 5TH AUG.
MASS & ADORATION.
10.00am THURSDAY 6TH AUG.
MASS
10.00am FRIDAY 7TH AUG.
MASS
06.30pm SATURDAY 8TH AUG.
ANN McGEE.
11.00am SUNDAY 9TH AUG.
PHILIP CONNOLLY.
Drumholm Parish,
Ballintra.
Fr Adrian Gavigan.
074 97 34642 or 087 6984508
EMAIL: drumholmparish@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: DRUMHOLM RC PARISH.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL ; 087 3433409
We Pray for MARY ANNE WALSH
who died this week & for all our
dead. THOMAS DEVANNEY -1st
Anniv, EAMON WALSH, SHIVA
BLUE DIVINE, JOSEPH McALEER -
anniversaries, and for all those
whose anniversaries occurs
around this time
From now on only three
Anniversary Masses will be offered
on Saturday & Sunday Masses.
Please book your Masses early.
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 - €1,469.00
GRAVEYARD SUNDAY will take place this Sunday 2nd Aug at 11.00am.
Mass will be outdoors weather permitting. Please remembers to take your
own Holy Water. SEE POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS.
Fr Adrian will be visiting Ballintra then Laghey on Thu 6th August.
MARY'S MEALS. Mary's Meals are happy to announce the launch of their
sponsored walk, Step by Step to Feed the Next Child. They have eight walks
across Ireland, starting on 7 August and all arriving in Knock, Co Mayo on 15 Au-
gust. The Donegal Mary's Meals Group will begin their walk in Malin Town. You
are invited to join in any part of the walk. Mary's Meals are providing food for
over three million children every school day, bringing great hope for the future.
Mary's Meals are looking for walkers, collectors, supporters and drivers. We are
holding a meeting in the Pastoral Centre, Letterkenny to organise the walk on
Sunday 26 July at 7pm and we would love to see you there.
A DAY OF HEALING AND PRAYER will take place with Eddie Stone in
the House of Prayer on Saturday August 15th. A bus will leave Letterkenny col-
lecting people in Ballybofey and Donegal Town too. A priest will accompany the
group. For more details: 086 3936547. POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS.
NET MINISTRIES. We send our thought's and prayers to Thomas O'Donoghue
from Inver Parish who is starting a mission year in Ireland from Aug with a
young Catholic Organisation called Net Ministries, Their Mission is to encourage
and support young people. SEE POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS.
DONEGAL PRO LIFE Church Gate Collection is on Sat 15th/Sun 16th
Aug countywide. If you can help in taking up a collection it would be
appreciated. Contact Margaret on 089246959.
Also reminder Pro Life monthly Witness/Gathering at Roundabout,
Letterkenny Hospital, on Fri.7th Aug.from 1.00 to 2.00 pm.
THE BALLINTRA RACES BANK HOLIDA MONDAY 3RD AUG - at
Murvagh, Laghey, Co Donegal, This promises to be a packed, fun filled day
for the family. Prize for the Best Dressed Lady, kindly sponsored by Magee
of Donegal, MC for the event is Kevin Furey, Commencing at 2pm sharp,
Adm is 10 euro for adults- cash only and children are free. A great day out
for all the family. Everyone welcome. POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS.
RAPHOE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK. will take place on
Saturday the 15th of August 2026. The main celebrant is Bishop Niall
Coll. His talk is titled "Our Lady: A Quiet Shelter of God's Love."
SEE POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS.
Laghey-Ballintra Senior Citizen's Summer Outing - Thur 6th Aug.
Will take place on Thur 6th Aug 2026, which will include the Waterbus @
1.15pm, Meal & Dancing after in Central Hotel. €25.00 per person. To book ring
MARGARET on 087- 1184117, SEE POSTER IN ADDITIONAL NEWS.
"O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, Bless these graves and
send your holy angels to watch over them. Look kindly upon all buried here.
Now freed from the bonds of mortality, count them among the saints in heaven.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen."
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Fr Liam Boyle, PP, Parochial House, Frosses Tel: 074 9736006 – In case of emergency only ring 089 9712498
Email: inverparish@gmail.com Website: www.inverparish.com
| Date | Church | Time | Anniversaries/Intentions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 8th August | Ardaghey | 2.00pm | Baptism |
| Ardaghey | 6.00pm | People of the Parish | |
| Drimarone | 7.30pm | Brian Monaghan, Month's Mind | |
| Sunday 9th August | Frosses | 10.00am | Marcellus MacHugh |
| Mountcharles | 11.30am | Rose and John Murray John Boyle | |
| Monday 10th August | Frosses | 10.00am | Holy Mass |
| Tuesday 11th August | Frosses | 10.00am | Anne Cunnane, Month's Mind and Burial of Ashes |
| Wednesday 12th Aug | Frosses | 10.00am | Holy Mass |
| Thursday 13th August | Frosses | 10.00am | Holy Mass |
| Friday 14th August | Mountcharles | 7.00pm | Vigil of the Feast of the Assumption |
| Saturday 15th August | Frosses | 10.00am | Feast of the Assumption |
| Mountcharles | 1.00pm | Baptism | |
| Ardaghey | 6.00pm | Rosie and Charlie Furey John James, Agnes, Charles and Maeve Cannon | |
| Sunday 16th August | Drimarone | 7.30pm | Sean Kenny Peter and Josephine Meehan, Drumboarty |
| Frosses | 10.00am | John Joe McGroarty | |
| Mountcharles | 11.30am | Adrian McIntyre Annie and Willie McIntyre |
RECENTLY DECEASED: Casey Dorrian Ward, Beefpark, Mountcharles
Low-Gluten Hosts are available at all the Masses in the Parish. If you would like to receive a low-gluten host, please feel free to come forward to the priest and cross one arm across your chest indicating your preference. They may or may not be suitable depending on the various intolerances. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Fr. Boyle.
| EUCHARISTIC ADORATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays | Frosses | 10.30am – 11.30am |
| Thursdays | Ardaghey | 7.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Fridays | Mountcharles | No Adoration for the month of August |
CHURCH COLLECTIONS: Thank you for your support
Ardaghey: €607 Mountcharles: €1130 Donation €1000 Graveyard Collection €1080
Drimarone: 26th July €685 1st August €165 Graveyard Collection/Building Fund €3480
Frosses: €835 Graveyard Collection €3385 Building Fund July €860
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Fr Ciaran Harkin P.P./Fr Dominic Thoomkuzhy C.C.
Ballyraine, Letterkenny. 074 91 27600; irishmartyrschurch@gmail.com
Newsletter 09 August 2026
| 8th August | Saturday | 9.30am | Padraig McGinty RIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vigil Mass | 6.30pm | Brendan O'Donnell RIP, Kathleen Blake RIP | |
| 9th August | Sunday | 9.30am | For the intentions of all parishioners |
| 11.30am | Billy Black RIP | ||
| 5.00pm | Mass for Syro Malabar Community | ||
| 10th August | Monday | 9.30am | For all the sick of the Parish |
| 11th August | Tuesday | 9.30am | Holy Souls in Purgatory |
| 12th August | Wednesday | 9.30am | Margaret & Charlie Gallen RIP |
| 13th August | Thursday | 9.30am | Private Intention |
| 14th August | Friday | 9.30am | Andy, Liz & Noelle Crumlish RIP |
| 15th August | Saturday | 9.30am | Mary & Fred Bell RIP |
| Vigil Mass | 6.30pm | Margaret Ryan RIP | |
| 16th August | Sunday | 9.30am | For the intentions of all parishioners |
| 11.30am | Michael Cullen RIP, 1st anniversary | ||
| 5.00pm | Mass for Syro Malabar Community |
WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to the families of Liam Grant, Bridget Donnelly, & Leszek Klos who died recently. May they rest in peace.
READERS for 15/16 August: 6.30pm; Maureen O'Donnell & Rosemarie Gildea. 9.30am; Tom Wherity & Kathleen Ferry. 11.30am; Colm Rafferty & Aisling McGee.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with the collections at the weekend Masses. If you are willing to help please leave your name in the sacristy after any Mass.
A DAY OF HEALING AND PRAYER with Eddie Stones, Emmanuel House, Clonfert, Co. Galway, Saturday August 15th. Bus leaving Letterkenny. For more details: 086 3936547.
FUNDRAISING ANTIQUE FAIR at Letterkenny Community Centre, today, Sunday 9th August, 10.00am to 3.00pm. Admission €2. All admission proceeds going towards the Letterkenny Community Centre Development Fund. Everyone is welcome.
DONEGAL DOWN SYNDROME Church Gate Collection Sat 29th/Sun 30th August. If you are able to volunteer contact info@donegal.downsyndrome.ie or 085 787 0075.
RAPHOE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE, Saturday 15th August. Main celebrant: Bishop Niall Coll. Schedule: 2pm Outdoor stations of the Cross; 2.30pm anointing of the sick; 3.00pm Novena Mass. A bus will leave from the Irish Martyrs at 8.30am. Booking is essential. Spaces limited. To book, leave your name and number in the sacristy after any Mass.
INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING: an overview of the evidence based sympto-thermal double check method of NFP for couples, healthcare professionals, teachers, counselors and others interested in learning about fertility appreciation and fertility care. 19th September, 10am -4pm at Ely House, Ely Place, Dublin D02 P028. Cost €50. To book a place please contact : deirdregleeson@medwise.ie / 045 854022
RSA'S CHECK IT FITS will be at Smyths Toys on Wed, 26 August. This service is quick, easy and free. We will advise on how to fix any problem, demonstrate how to fit the restraint correctly and answer any queries. We aim to put your minds at ease that your child's car seat is safely and securely fitted in their car. Visit www.checkitfits.ie.
LOUGH DERG: 3.Day Pilgrimages: Begin on any day of the week until Thurs13th August. Admission €85. Discounts available for Groups, Seniors & Students. One Day Retreats – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection: Aug18th, 22nd, 23rd (St Peregrine), 29th, 31st, Sept 5th (Pioneer Pilgrimage), 6th (Carlos Acutis), 9th & 12th (Vocations Monstrance), 15th, 19th (Divine Mercy Pilgrimage) and 20th. Admission €50. Group discounts available. Booking Essential. www.loughderg. Email. info@loughderg.org. Tel. 0719861518.
DONEGAL HALF MARATHON Sun 30th Aug starting at 9.00am on Conwal Straight to Ballymacool, along Pearse Road, out Port Road, in Neil Blaney Road & Paddy Harte Road, onto Pearse Road, over Oldtown Bridge, along Crieve Road through New Mills, returning to Letterkenny along Main Churchill Road, finishing at Aura Leisure Complex. The initial loop of the town should be finished by 9.50am. Traffic management will be in place from 8.30am to 12.00pm around the town centre and Newmills/Conwal so plan for delays.
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE about what it means to be a son or daughter of God? How to live from that identity? How to come into deeper intimacy with God? How to effectively evangelise others? Do you want a deeper knowledge of Scripture & Church teaching? What it means to be priest, prophet & king in Christ Jesus? How to do the greater works that Jesus said believers would do? Then this COURSE is for you. Beginning in September until end of May on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 9.00pm at All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. For more information on the course or to register go to https://encounterschool.org/donegal/ or email donegal@encounterschool.org.
OFFICE CLOSED from Monday 10th to Thursday 13th August inclusive.
*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.*
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Church of Saint John the Baptist, Carrigart
Teach Pobal Réalt na Mara, Na Dúnaibh
Sunday 9th August 2026
Fr. Paddy Dunne Mobile: 085 2609147
Email: parishofmevagh@gmail.com
Graveyard Mass: This Sunday, 9th August, Mevagh Graveyard 6:00pm.
Thank You to everyone who helped out in any way with the Graveyard Masses. There are many people who help out quietly in the background. Your help and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you.
A Mass for Expectant Families will be celebrated by Bishop Niall Coll in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny, on Tuesday 8th September at 7pm.
Heritage Week 15th to 23rd August: On Saturday the 15th of August a heritage event will be held at Teach John Mici Ban (Hugo & Margaret Boyle) Milford Rd, Carrigart, F92Y576 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. There will be demonstration of traditional spinning and straw rope making and also La Gaelach with music, song and a cup of tea...all welcome.
Mevagh Family Resource Centre: Annual General Meeting: Mevagh FRC will hold their AGM on Monday, 10th August, in the centre at 6pm. Everyone Welcome. We are seeking new members for our voluntary Board of Management. Ideal candidates will have a passion for Community Development, experience in the community/voluntary sector and an understanding of community needs in the Mevagh parish. Expressions of interest can be sent to coordinator@mevaghfrc.com Donegal Volunteer Centre Drop-in: 12th August, 10am–12 pm. Support for those interested in volunteering, help local groups find volunteers, and build community connections. Contact Ashling: 086 2552179. Big Fish Little Fish Workshop: Mevagh Family Resource Centre is hosting a free "Big Fish Little Fish" workshop on Thursday, 13th August from 2–4pm. This fun and supportive session is designed for children from the Mevagh area who are transitioning from national to secondary school. It offers a chance to make new friends, build confidence, and learn about what to expect, including timetables and classroom changes. For more information or to book a place, contact Mevagh FRC on 074 9155055 or text 087 9228944.
Parish Bingo on Wednesday nights at 8:30pm in the Parish Hall.
Parish Collection: Weekend Collection: €7,110 - Monthly Graveyard Envelope: €1,145
Thank you for your generosity.
Baptisms: take place on Saturdays at 4:30pm. Please call, text the number on top, or email to book in advance.
Newsletter: Please email your notices to be included for the newsletter by Thursday evening.
St. Vincent de Paul: Contact 087-7573830 for assistance.
Confessions: Saturday 9:30am - 10:00am & 5:15pm - 5:45pm and after Mass on request.
Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of:
Nora Mc Guigan, Downings, whose Requiem Mass took place in Carrigart on Thursday.
Anthony (Tony) Cannon, Carrigart, whose Requiem Mass took place in Carrigart on Friday.
Martina Boylan (née Dennison), Maynooth, whose Requiem Mass took place in Kells on Wednesday.
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Saturday
6pm
8th August
Pat Boyce, Carrick & Glasgow
Patrick Boyce, Carrick
Garvin Toye, Umlagh
Terence & Mary Doherty
Suzanna Martin, Devlinmore
Pat Boyce, Downings
John & Joan Gallagher, Carrick
Sunday
10am
11:30am
9th August
Jimmy & Peggy Herraghty, Lower Downings
Rena Doherty, Aughadchor
6:00pm
Mevagh Graveyard Mass
Monday
10am
10th August
Mary Mc Ginley, Gortnalughog Anniversary
Tuesday
10am
11th August
Mass
Wednesday
12th August
No Mass Today
Thursday
10am
13th August
Edward Mc Laughlin, Larganreagh, Anniversary
Friday
7pm
14th August
Vigil Mass for The Feast of The Assumption
Keith Mc Larnon, Umlagh, Anniversary
Saturday
10am
15th August
The Feast of The Assumption
6pm
Oliver Lockhart, Letterkenny, 1st Anniversary
Julie -Ann Boyce, Tullagh
Sunday
10am
11:30am
16th August
Sunday Mass
Carrigart, Pro Populo
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Fr. Michael Mc Keever, PP
Parochial House, Church Hill
074 91 37057 / 087 2962886
Fr Martin Chambers, CC,
Parochial House, Termon
074 91 39016
Email Addresses:
Parish Website:
St Columba's Church, Kilmacrenan
St Columba's Church, Termon
St Colmille's Church, Glendowan
The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Coole
St Brigid's Church, Golan
Sunday 9th August 2026
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Office in Termon
Opened Monday & Friday 10am – 1pm 074 9139016
Parish Office in Kilmacrenan – 085 1987333
Email any notices to Kilmacrenan@raphoediocese.ie
| Date | Time | Intention |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 8th August | 6:00pm | Padraig Dawson Anniversary Mass |
| Sunday 9th August | 11:00am | Eugene & Packie Mc Gettigan Anniversary Mass Pat Doherty, Canada & Veronica Doherty Anniversary Mass |
| Monday 10th August | 9:30am | Priest's Intention |
| Tuesday 11th August | 9:30am | Priest's Intention |
| Wednesday 12th August | 9:30am | Priest's Intention |
| Thursday 13th August | 9:30am | Priest's Intention |
| Saturday 15th August | 9:30am 6:00pm | Feast of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Packie Conaghan, Rathdonnell, Anniversary Mass James Marrs Anniversary Mass |
| Sunday 16th August | 11:00am | Sunday Mass – Priest's Intention |
| Sunday 9th August | 9:30am | Noel Devenney Anniversary Mass |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 16th August | 9:30am | Sunday Mass – Priest's Intention |
| Saturday 8th August | 6:30pm | Vigil Mass – Priest's Intention |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 9th August | 9:00am | Pro Populo |
| Monday 10th August | 9:30am | Mary Hughes Anniversary Mass |
| Wednesday 12th August | 7:00pm | Danny Kane Anniversary Mass Feast of St Philomena Blessing with Relic |
| Friday 14th August | 9:30am | Priest's Intention |
| Saturday 15th August | 6:30pm | The Gallagher Family, Drumdeevin, Anniversary Mass |
| Sunday 16th August | 9:00am | Pro Populo |
| Saturday 8th August | 8:00pm | John, Mary & Patrick Gibbons, Lough Barra, Anniversary & Harry Gibbons, recently deceased Mary Harkin, Cordery, Anniversary Mass Packie & Annie McConnell, Churchill, Anniversary Mass |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 9th August | 10:30am | Sunday Mass – Priest's Intention |
| Thursday 13th August | 7:00pm | Priest's Intention |
| Friday 14th August | 7:00pm | Maisie Connaghan, Whitehill, 1st Anniversary Mass Vigil Mass for The Feast of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary |
| Saturday 15th August | 8:00pm | Vigil Mass – Priest's Intention |
| Sunday 16th August | 10:30am | Mickey Mc Cormack, Inniskill, Anniversary Mass |
We are organising a Parish Pilgrimage
to Lough Derg on
Saturday 29th August.
Cost is €50, including bus. We will stop
on way home for a meal in Donegal
Town (additional cost).
If you would like to join us please contact Termon Parochial
House on 9139016 or gartantermon@raphoediocese.ie
Fr Martin will visit the Kilmacrenan area on Monday 10th
& the Golan & Coole area on Tuesday 11th August.
Fr Michael will visit the Termon Area on
Tuesday 11th August, beginning at 10:30am.
Do you want to know more about what it means to be a son or
daughter of God? How to live from that identity? How to come
into deeper intimacy with God? How to effectively evangelise
others? Do you want a deeper knowledge of Scripture & Church
teaching? What it means to be priest, prophet & king in Christ
Jesus? How to do the greater works that Jesus said believers
would do? Then this course is for you. Beginning in September
until the end of May on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 9.00pm
at All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham.
For more information on the course or to register go to
https://encounterschool.org/donegal/
or email donegal@encounterschool.org
A Day of Healing and Prayer will take place with Eddie Stone
in the House of Prayer on Saturday August 15th.
A bus will leave Letterkenny collecting people in Ballybofey and
Donegal Town too. A priest will accompany the group.
For more details contact 086 3936547.
Recently Deceased:
Philip Mc Grenra, formerly Gortnaskagh,
recently deceased in Canada.
Brother of John & Patrick Mc Grenra & Bridget Moore.
Mass for Expectant Families will be celebrated
by Bishop Niall Coll in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny
on Tuesday 8th of September at 7pm.
All welcome.
"It was you who created my inmost part and knit me
together in my mother's womb" - psalm 139
13th-21st August 2026.
Sheltered in God's Love
Family Day at Knock Shrine:
Sunday 16th from 11am to 3pm.
Witness Walk:
Friday 21st at 6.45pm.
DAILY PROGRAMME
Novena Ceremonies: 3pm & 8pm
in Knock Basilica.
Workshops: 12.45pm daily in Knock Prayer Centre.
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
St Colmille's Church Glendowan: €770
St Columba's Church Termon: €1,005
St Columba's Church Kilmacrenan: €1,638
Building Fund: € 645
Graveyard: €1,610
Thank you for your generosity and support
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9Ú LÚNUSA 2026 - NAOÚ DOMHNACH DÉAG - A
It's never easy to keep faith, but to hold on to it in stormy times, as many people are going through at present is particularly difficult. Today's Scripture readings encourage us not to lose heart, or give in to despondency, but to trust in the Lord who is with us even when we are unaware of his presence.
'Courage! It is I! Do not be afraid'. These are the same words Jesus speaks to us today as we sail on the uncertain sea of life. He does not promise us a storm free voyage, but he does promise to be always there for us. The example of Peter teaches us that, to stay afloat on the sea of life, we need to fix our gaze on Jesus, not on the surging waves around us, or on the fears and doubts that well up in our hearts.
Today's gospel invites us to deepen our faith and to maintain our focus on Jesus.
In stormy times, there is always a tendency for us to retreat to a cave like Elijah, or to seek out some safe harbour, far from the stormy seas. But clearly that is not what Jesus wants. In today's gospel, Matthew tells us that Jesus 'made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side' (Mt 14:22). On another occasion, he tells Peter not to hesitate but to 'launch out into the deep' (Lk 5:4). Jesus was calling his disciples, as he is calling us today, to join him in the greatest adventure known to human history: the realisation of God's dream of a world transformed by the power of love. And, irrespective of what storms we encounter, we shall not fail, because Jesus is always with us.
Bridget Donnelly whose funeral was in Ramelton on Monday. (Sister of Mary Teresa McGee, Ballina and Agnes Sharkey, Newtown).
Harry Reid, Ballintemple and Edinburgh, who was interred here on Thursday.
Harry Thompson, Baltoney, whose funeral is in Gortahork on Saturday.
John Gaffer Gallagher, Upper Dunmore whose Month's Mind Mass is on Saturday.
Mairead O'Donnell, Creeslough. Breda Ferry, Moyra. Mary McNulty, Dunmore Lane. Annie and William Coyle, Ballyboes.
Eileen Coyle, Ballyconnell. Peggy Gallagher, Meenderry.
| Saturday 8th | 7: 00 pm | John Gaffer Gallagher Mairead O'Donnell Breda Ferry, Mary McNulty and Annie and William Coyle | Month's Mind 1st Anniversary Anniversaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 9th | 9: 00 am 10: 30 am | Aifreann don Phobal Eileen Coyle | Anniversary |
| Monday 10th | 9: 30 am | Private Intention | |
| Tuesday 11th | 9: 30 am | Private Intention | |
| Wednesday 12th | 9: 30 am | Private Intention | |
| Thursday 13th | 9: 30 am | Private Intention | |
| Friday 14th | 7: 00 pm | Peggy Gallagher | 1st Anniversary |
| Vigil Mass | |||
| Saturday 15th | 10: 30 am 7: 00 pm | Mass for Feast of the Assumption Sheila Geaney Gerry McKenna Mary Sweeney | Month's Mind Month's Mind Anniversary |
| Sunday 16th | 9: 00 am 10: 30 am | Aifreann don Phobal Fr Paul Gallagher | Anniversary |
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**Taispeáin dúinn, a Thiarna, do thrócaire,
agus tabhair dúinn do shlánú.**
If you have a concern, or complaint of child abuse, either current or historical, please contact:
Designated Liaison Person, Margaret Northage on: 086 2183 011 or by email: safeguarding@raphoediocese.ie.
You are advised also to contact statutory authorities:
Tusla (Child & Family Agency) - Tel: 074 9102233
Gardaí National Protective Services Bureau - Tel: 01 6663430/6663435 or email: GNPSB_SCMU@garda.ie.
Free Counselling & Support is available through Towards Healing:
Freephone - Rot: 1800 303416
Freephone - N Ireland & UK: 0800 0963315
Freephone - Hearing Impaired: 085 8022859
You can now make a donation to the Parish online by scanning the QR codes on the front of this newsletter, with your mobile phone camera. One QR code is for the Sunday Collection and one QR code is for the Graveyard Collection. You can also make donations by going to the parish website and clicking on the DONATE button. All donations are gratefully accepted.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated at the Graveyard Mass on Sunday last. Thanks to Kevin Sharkey, supervisor of the CE Scheme, and his team for all their help organising and stewarding the car park. Thanks also to the Maintenance Committee as well as Teresa and Darragh for their help setting up for Mass. A special thanks to Patricia for all her help in setting up the Altar for Mass. *Seamus Coll, Chairperson, Maintenance Committee.*
Donegal Pro Life Church Gate Collection will take place on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August countywide. All support is greatly appreciated. Last month, Dail Eireann voted by 86 votes to 70 to advance a Bill that would remove the three-day or 72-hour waiting period between a mother seeing her GP and proceeding with an abortion. This waiting period creates a small but vital space for the mother to reconsider her decision and thereby save the life of her unborn child. We know that the waiting period has saved lives, because between 2019 and 2024 more than 10,000 expectant mothers did not proceed with an abortion. That number, having contacted their GP and begun the abortion process, did not return after the three-day period had elapsed. Two of the 86 TDs who voted to remove the three-day waiting period are from our constituency. We voted for them. You and I must now persuade them to change their minds before the Bill returns to the Dail in the Autumn for the final vote. It is the least that mothers and their unborn children deserve.
Annual Church Gate Collection 29th and 30th August.
Every contribution helps provide vital support, services and opportunities for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families in Donegal.
Rosary procession at Kerrytown Shrine on August 15th in honour of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Begins with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 o clock. All welcome.
The Food Bank is in dire straits at the moment, very low on supplies, so non perishable goods are very urgently required. Food bins have been left in the 4 porches for any goods donated. If anyone needs help please contact us on 085 7560177 or call on Thursday mornings between 10am and 12pm.
Three Day Pilgrimages – In the tradition of prayer, fasting and keeping Vigil. Begin on any day of the week until Thursday 13th August. Admission €85. Discounts available for Groups, Seniors & Students. One Day Retreats – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection - places available on August 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 31st. September 5th, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 19th and 20th. Admission €50. Advance booking essential.
Tullaghobegley Ecumenical Service will be held at the historic site of Tullaghobegley at 3 pm on Sunday 16th August. Bigi linn.
Starting in August 2026, we will be gathering on the 2nd Saturday of every month to begin our own journeys toward becoming peacemakers. We invite everyone who is interested in healing inner wounds and finding peace. Together over the first 5 Saturdays we will walk the path of inner healing and peace, sharing together, offering a Mass for Peace, and engaging in creative activities. The first gathering will be held on Saturday 8th August beginning in the Padre Pio prayer room in the Centre ending with Mass in the Peacemakers Chapel Ards Friary. We will begin at 10am and finish at 2pm. The sessions will be led by Br Peter Kim.
The Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage will take place on Saturday 15th August 2026. The main celebrant is Bishop Niall Coll. His talk is titled "Our Lady: A Quiet Shelter of God's Love." Full details of the speakers for the 2026 Novena can be found at https://www.knockshrine.ie/national-novena-2026-guest-speakers-and-programme/-NOVENA-13TH-21ST AUGUST 2026 For parishioners who cannot join the pilgrimage in person, all the Masses and talks will be livestreamed on the Knock Shrine website or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnockshrineCeremonies/featured
DLDC FREE 6 week Healthy Eating Course
Learn how to cook delicious, healthy meals on a budget! Starts on Tuesday 8th September 11am-1.30pm at Ionad Garradh Cholmcille F92 W2H7. Places are limited, get in touch with Laura McGoran at DLDC 086 833 9548
Congratulations to John Sweeney who was this weeks lucky winner of our 50/50 Draw. John won the prize amount of €1130.
Tickets available with Patsy at the hut and in all businesses locally and online.
Our Gymnastics Camp will run from 10-14 August. Please book in advance as camp will only run with full numbers.
We have an opening for a part time Administrative assistant for our office. The position is a 19.5hour week with flexible working hours. If this is of interest to you please forward your CV to managerionadnf@gmail.com or contact us if you have any questions on the position. Closing date for applicants is Monday 10th August. Congratulations to An Fál Carrach le Chéile on the great success of Féile Lughnasa An Fál Carrach.
The numbers drawn were 21,13,5,11,6,8! We had 1 match 5 winner.
Congratulations to Katie Johnson who wins €100!!!
The jackpot is now €5,750. Tickets are available in various outlets throughout the parish and online at the following link
https://clubforce.com/clubs/gaa-clg-chloich-cheann-fhaola/
Would you like to win €250,000?
Tickets for the Donegal GAA Fundraising Draw are now available to purchase in Shane McGee's Hardware in Falcarragh. €20 each, 3 for €50 or 7 for €100.
Lotto Results 30th July: Uimhreacha na seachtaine: 1-10-12-13-14-20.
Match 5 winner Joe Mc Clafferty €100. €3,450 Jackpot. Good luck to all bands competing in the All Ireland Fleadh on Sunday in Belfast!
An overview of the evidence-based symptom-thermal double check method of natural family planning for healthcare professionals, teachers and others interested in learning about fertility appreciation and care.
Venue: Ely House, 8 Ely Place, Dublin 2
19th September 2026 10am-4pm. Cost €50.
To book your place or for further details contact deirdregleeson @medvise.ie/ 045 854022.
St. Vincent de Paul: Local number: 087 1443464
Cloughaneely Food Bank: 085 7560177
MABS Gweedore: 0818 072650
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Sunday 9th August
Nineteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
RATHMULLAN - MILFORD - OUGHTERLIN - KERRYKEEL - GLENVAR
F92 E772 F92 YV27 F92 A432 F92 R8P7 F92 D897
Fr Stephen Gorman PP. Parochial House, Rathmullan
074 9158156/083 3552428 Email: pprathmullan@gmail.com
Fr Raymond Mc Quarrie CC. Parochial House, Milford
074 9153236/087 3647920 Email: milfordkerrykeel@gmail.com
Parish Website: www.milfordrathmullanparishes.ie
Rathmullan, Milford,
Glenvar, Oughterlin &
Kerrykeel Parish
Deadline for Newsletter Notices:
Please email or phone before 10am on Thursday.
Webeam: www.ourc.ie/ourc.ie/milford
Saturday 8th August at 7:15pm
Shaun Crossan Anniversary Mass
Sunday 9th August at 9:00am
Missa Pro Populo
Tuesday 11th August at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Wednesday 12th August at 7:00pm
Evening Mass
Thursday 13th August at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Friday 14th August at 7:00pm
Vigil Mass of The Feast of The Assumption
Michael Loughrey 1st Anniversary Mass
Saturday 15th August at 7:15pm
Seamus Gorman Anniversary Mass
Sunday 16th August at 9:00am
David Potter Anniversary Mass
Sunday 9th August at 11:00am
Kathleen Kelly Anniversary Mass
Sunday 16th August at 11:00am
Liam Begley Anniversary Mass
Saturday 8th August at 5:45pm
Sophia Mc Laughlin Anniversary Mass
Saturday 15th August at 5:45pm
Vigil Mass
Webeam: www.churchservices.tv/milford
Saturday 8th August at 6:00pm
Connor & Patrick Mc Ginley Anniversary Mass
Sunday 9th August at 11:00am
Kathleen Hagan Anniversary Mass
Tuesday 11th August at 10:00am
Teague Mc Gee Anniversary Mass
Thursday 13th August at 10:00am
Michael Corrigan Anniversary Mass
Friday 14th August at 10:00am
Morning Mass
Saturday 15th August
10:00am Feast of The Assumption
6:00pm Patricia Grier Anniversary Mass
Sunday 16th August at 11:00am
Nora Conaghan Anniversary Mass
Sunday 9th August at 9:30am
Ethel Toland Anniversary Mass
Monday 10th August at 9:30am
Morning Mass
Friday 14th August at 7:00pm
Vigil Mass Feast of The Assumption
Sunday 16th August at 9:30am
Denis Deeney Anniversary Mass
Cathy Murray, whose Funeral Mass took place in
St Peter's Church, Milford on Friday.
James Friel, Charlie Mc Glynn, George Brogan,
Kathleen Magee, Joe Crossan, John Diver
& Winifred Greene.
Eternal Rest Grant unto them © Lord
I would like to thank everyone who helped
out in any way at the Graveyard Mass in
Milford Graveyard last Sunday.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Fr Raymond.
Fr Raymond is away this week. In the case of an emergency,
please contact Fr Stephen in The Parochial House,
Rathmullan on 074 9158156.
St Vincent de Paul
Rathmullan: 087 6982822
Milford: 086 0611040
A Special Mass to Celebrate
the Feast of the Assumption
will take place at
Our Lady's Grotto, Ray,
on Saturday, 15th August,
at 2:00 pm.
Following Mass,
refreshments will be served
in Ray Hall, providing an
opportunity for everyone
together for a cup of tea afterwards.
Everyone is warmly welcome to
attend. We look forward to
celebrating this special Feast Day
together. Fr Stephen.
Prayer for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Almighty and everlasting God,
You have taken up body and soul
into the heavenly glory the Immaculate Virgin Mary,
Mother of Your Son: Grant, we beseech You,
that, ever intent upon heavenly things,
we may be worthy to be partakers of her glory.
Through Jesus Christ Your Son, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever. Amen.
Rathmullan History & Heritage Group: Archaeology at the Abbey on Saturday 15th August from
3:00pm until 4:00pm. Richard Crumlish, archaeologist, discusses the investigative work of the
Conservation Project Team before the conservation work started.
4:00pm until 5:00pm at the SVP Centre. Refreshments followed by a discussion: Rathmullan Built Heritage at Risk.
Sheltered In God's Love
Highlights
Family Day at Knock Shrine: Sunday August 16th 11am to 3pm.
Witness Walk: Friday 21st of August at 6.45pm.
Novena Ceremonies: 3pm & 8pm in Knock Basilica.
Workshops: 12.45pm daily in Knock Prayer Centre.
Would you like to support your local community?
The Ray Community Group are looking for people who would
be interested in supporting some of the activities at Ray
Community Centre in a voluntary capacity. If this sounds like
something you would be interested in, please get in touch.
We are especially looking for anyone with either a sporting
or administrative background.
St Peter's Church, Milford:
Thursdays 10am-10pm
Directed Holy Hour takes place on the second
Thursday of every month from 9pm-10pm.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerrykeel:
Wednesday 10am - 12 Noon
Rathmullan & Oughterlin: €1,930
St Mary's Glenvar: €490
St Peter's, Milford: €1,085
Our Lady of Lourdes, Kerrykeel: €365
Thank you for your generosity
and continued support.
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St. Eunan's Church,
Raphoe
St. Patrick's Church,
Drumkeen
St. Mary's Church,
Convoy
WEBSITE parishofraphoe.ie
EMAIL: raphoeparish@gmail.com
Fr Kelly: 087 9077985
Office Phone 0873338714
Sunday 19 July 2026
RAPHOE
PARISH
NEWSLETTER
Monday 20 July
Raphoe: 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer,
Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Raphoe: 9am: Mass
Convoy: 2pm: Rosary
Raphoe: 7pm: Holy Hour on Divine Mercy
Raphoe: 8pm Holy Hour for Mary's Meals
Tuesday
Raphoe: 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer,
Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Drumkeen: 9am: Mass
Drumkeen: Adoration Noon – 9pm
Wednesday
7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Rosary,
Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Convoy: 9am: Mass
Raphoe: 9.30am - 8pm: Adoration
Thursday
Raphoe: 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer,
Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Raphoe: 9am: Mass (Barry and Kathleen Power RIP)
Convoy: Noon – 6pm: Adoration
Convoy: Parochial House: 8pm: Legion of Mary
Friday:
Raphoe: 7.30am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer,
Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Convoy: 9am: Mass
Saturday
Raphoe: 8am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer,
Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Convoy: 9.30am: Prayer Time in the Divine Mercy
Alcove. Chaplet, Morning Prayer, etc All welcome for
part of it or all of it.
Convoy: Noon: Baptism
Convoy: 6pm: Mass
Drumkeen: 7.30pm: Mass (Brendan and Bridie 50th
Wedding Anniversary), (John Reid, Colm Bonner RIP)
After Mass: Confessions
Sunday:
Raphoe: 8am: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer,
Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.
Convoy: 9.30am: Mass
Raphoe: 11am: Mass
Convoy: 12.15pm: Baptism
Drumkeen: 1.30pm: Latin Mass
The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time focuses on God's patience, mercy, and the
growth of His kingdom. The readings show how God gives people time to
change and how His kingdom grows in unexpected ways. Let us pray the
following prayer this week:
Lord Jesus, plant your Word in our hearts and make it fruitful in our lives. Keep
us free from sin and make us a fertile place where your love can grow. Let the
Word which you have planted in our hearts not return to you void, but may it
provide a rich harvest, a hundred, or fifty, or thirty-fold. Amen
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What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?
Anytime we step out boldly to make changes, we take a chance that we might fail. But the only way to get better is to try.
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NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE will take place at Knock Shrine on Sunday 26 July celebrating the sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. For many Grandparents and elderly people, this pilgrimage is one of the most important and joyful days of the year – a day when they feel honoured, remembered, loved and welcomed.
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The National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick ‘REEK SUNDAY’ takes place on Sunday 26 July. This pilgrimage has been carried out uninterrupted for over 1500 years. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available on the mountain from 7.30am and will conclude at 2.00pm. The first Mass on the summit will be celebrated at 8.00am and every half hour after that until the final Mass of the day at 2.00pm. Find full event schedules and safety advisories directly on the Westport Parish website or check updates via the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, have a query or simply want to discuss your caring role? Family Carers Ireland are running support clinics remotely every Tuesday for the months of July and August. These clinics offer you a space and time talk over the phone in the comfort of your own home. To Book Call/text 0868363842 or email Donegalcs@familycarers.ie
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CONSECRATE YOURSELF TO THE EUCHARIST ON THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF KNOCK: Human Life International Ireland will be leading a 33 Day Consecration to the Eucharist online with videos uploaded each day. Starting: 19th July - 20th August, on the HLI Ireland YouTube Channel. You can participate by watching the videos, or get the book “How to Be His” by Fr. Jesse Maingot OP online at
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The Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 15$^{th}$ of August 2026. The main celebrant is Bishop Niall Coll. For parishioners who cannot join the pilgrimage in person, all the Masses and talks of the Annual Knock Novena will be livestreamed on the Knock Shrine website or on YouTube:
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Encounter School of Ministry Donegal is launching in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham in September. This course draws from the richness of our Catholic heritage as we seek to teach, equip, and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their spheres of influence. If you would like to know more, we are hosting a Zoom Q&A session on Thursday 6th August from 8 - 9pm. If you wish to attend this session, please email donegal@encounterschool.org. You can also get more information on the course at www.encounterschool.org
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YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL: 13th - 16th August. Calling all young people aged 16–35! Join the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. This is a donation-only event, with free buses available across the country and all meals included. Expect inspiring talks and workshops, Youth Mass, music, prayer, and plenty of opportunities to chill out and meet other young Catholics. Whether you are new to the faith or looking to be refreshed, all are welcome. To register or to find out more please visit: youth2000.ie or follow @Youth2000Ireland.
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The Lough Derg Three-Day Pilgrimage runs until 15 August. Booking is advised. The one-day retreats and guided Pilgrim Path experience has the following dates available in August: 18, 22, 23, 29 and 31; and in September: 5, 6, 9, 12, 15, 19, and 20. Booking is essential. All of us are invited to consider going to Lough Derg this summer. www.loughderg.org, email info@loughderg.org or telephone 0(0353) 71 9861518.
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We are always on the lookout for interesting articles for the newsletter. If you have one you might like to share it. If you would like a notice in the newsletter, please email the notice to raphoeparish@gmail.com
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St. Agatha's Church,
Cler
Sunday 9th August 2026
Parish Website 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time/A Facebook
@tawnawillyparish
St. Patrick's Church,
Donegal Town
| Day | St. Agatha's | St. Patrick's | Intention | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 8 August | 6.00 pm | Annette Dunphy Frank & Rita Mongan | Months Mind Anniversaries | |
| Sunday 9thAug 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time/A | 10.00 am | Stephen Mc Girr John & Margaret Travers Deceased Members of the O'Donnell & Durkin Families | Months Mind Anniversaries Anniversaries | |
| 11:30 am | Intention | |||
| Monday 10th | No Mass | |||
| Tuesday 11th | 10.00 am | Mary Hughes | Anniversary | |
| Wednesday 12th | 10.00 am | Jim & Bridget Keaney Eddie Mc Groary | Anniversaries 50th Anniversary | |
| Thursday 13th | 10.00 am | Kathleen Devlin Special Intention | Anniversary | |
| Friday 14th | 10.00 am | Teresa & John Anderson | Anniversaries | |
| 7.00 pm | Vigil for Feast of the Assumption | |||
| Saturday 15th | 10.00 am | Feast of The Assumption | ||
| 6.00 pm | Mark Kiely Mary Mc Goldrick | 1st Anniversary Anniversary | ||
| Sunday 16th 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time/A | 10.00am | John & Frances Gildea Veronica Mc Intyre | Anniversaries | |
| 11:30 am | Joseph Hughes | Anniversary |
We remember and pray for those who have died...Brigid (Bessie) Greene (née Allen) who died in Ballykeeran, Athlone earlier this week. She is the mother of Brigid Boyle Leghowney.
Tuesday's St. Agatha's Church
Adoration 3pm – 6pm
Thursday's: St. Patrick's Church
10.00 am – 7.00 pm
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.
Fr. James Gillespie, P. P.
Parochial House, Upper Main St.,
Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
F94 D8Xo
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
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
To book a baptism, wedding or to book the Parish Centre itself, please contact 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 4:00 pm or Sundays at 1:00 pm.
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.
Please allow at least four months' notice for weddings in the parish. Please see our website for further information on parish weddings.
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.
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Knock Shrine Diocesan Pilgrimage
Raphoe Diocese Pilgrimage to Knock, next Saturday 15th August.
Pilgrimage Programme
2.00pm Outdoor Rosary
2.30pm Anointing of the Sick in Knock Basilica
3.00pm Concelebrated Mass in the Basilica followed by Eucharistic Blessing and procession.
The main celebrant is Bishop Niall Coll.
Novena to Our Lady of Knock
13TH – 21ST August 2026
For parishioners who cannot join the pilgrimage in person, all the Masses and talks will
be livestreamed on the Knock Shrine website or on YouTube:
@KnockShrineCeremonies/feature
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Family Carers Ireland
Are you feeling overwhelmed, have a query or simply want to discuss your caring role? Family Carers Ireland are running 1.1 support clinics remotely every Tuesday for the months of July and August. These clinics offer you a space and time talk over the phone in the comfort of your own home. To Book Call/text 0868363842 or email Donegalcs@familycarers.ie
Abide in His Love Women's
Conference. The Great Northern
Hotel, Bundoran, 20–22 November 2026.
Join women from across Ireland for a faith-filled weekend with inspiring speakers including Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Fr Mark Wharton, Fr Barry Braum, Fr Oisín Martin, the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Bishop Fintan Gavin, and more. Register now at: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com/
Thank you – To everyone who helped and supported the Leghowney Loop Walk on Sunday last 2nd Aug. A total of €2,000 was raised for Cancer Care West, Letterkenny.
Mary's Meals
Global school feeding charity Mary's Meals will hold their annual Step by Step to Feed the Next Child - Walk to Knock from 7th to 15th August. Walkers will arrive in Donegal around 3.30pm on Monday 10th August and will leave at 8.30am on Tuesday 11th August, heading for Bundoran. Please come out and encourage the walkers, and if you're able to do so, donate in the buckets or visit marysmeals.ie to donate online. It costs just €22 to feed a child for a whole school year, and 11c provides one school meal. All donations, big or small, are very welcome.
Lough Derg Pilgrimages for 2026
The Three-Day Pilgrimages – In the tradition of prayer, fasting and keeping vigil are taking place at present and will continue up until this Thursday 13th August.
For the One Day Retreats, Heritage Day Tours and Lakeshore Pilgrim
Path Pilgrimage please see www.loughderg.org, or email info@loughderg.org, Tel 0719861518 for further information on the above retreats.
Down Syndrome Ireland
Annual Church Gate Collection Fundraiser, 29th–30th August 26.
Cursillo
There will be a Cursillo friendship night in Donegal Town on Wednesday evening the 12th of August at 7:30pm in the Church of Ireland hall. All Cursillo members are very welcome
Mass for Expectant Families
Tues 8th September 2026 at 7pm in St. Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny. Celebrated by Bishop Niall Coll.
Donegal Pro Life Church Gate Collection
Will take place this Sat 15th/Sun 16th August.
Alpha
The Alpha is a 10-week series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith.
Alpha provides a safe space for people of all ages to discuss life, meaning and faith in a friendly and informal environment.
Each Alpha session start with a bit of social time and a cup of tea or something to eat. There is then a video on some aspects of the faith which includes a discussion on the topic with a small group. This time is an opportunity for people to discuss aspects of faith in a very friendly and informative manner.
Alpha is open to everyone who wants to explore the Christian faith, particularly those who know little or nothing about it at present and would want to find out more.
If anyone is interested in finding out a bit more about Alpha or being part of the next course in the parish starting in September, please contact the Parish Office with your details or speak with Fr. James or any member of the Parish Council. For further information on Alpha, please visit: alphaireland.org/
Community Employment
We have vacancies at our local Church for a general maintenance/Caretaker position. 19.5 hrs weekly, flexible hours. If you are unemployed and interested, please contact 087 7694024
Sunday Collections – Sunday 2nd August
St. Patrick's Church: €1,350
St. Agatha's Church: €1,015
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.
Thank you for your contribution to the parish.
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DUNGLOE-MEENACROSS-LEITIR-DOOCHARY
Fr. Pat Ward P.P 074 95 21008
Email: office@templecroneparish.ie
NINETEENTH
SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY
TIME
Administrator & Director of Music: Lisa Philbin (087) 123 9354
Newsletter: Maureen Mc Cahill (087) 673 7821
ST. CRONA'S CHURCH, CHAPEL ROAD, DUNGLOE, CO.DONEGAL, F94 W2P2
| SAT 8^{th} AUG. | |
|---|---|
| 6.30PM | Bella & Willie Sweeney, Cloughwilly Mary & Aloysius Bonner, Wedding ann |
| SUN 9^{th} AUG. 19^{th} SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | |
| 11AM | John Carr, Fairhill, Mary Carr Tangavane & Deceased members of the Carr Family |
| MON 10^{th} AUG. ST. LAWRENCE, DEACON & MARTYR | |
| 10AM | Kathleen Hanlon, Cloughwally |
| WED 12^{th} AUG. | |
| 10AM | |
| THU 13^{th} AUG. | |
| 10AM | Margaret Mary Sheridan, Evelyn & Jack Sheridan, Fairhill & Kevin Sheridan |
| FRI 14^{th} AUG. THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BVM VIGIL | |
| 7PM | Fr. Jimmy Shiels |
| SAT 15^{th} AUG. | |
| 11AM | THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY |
| 6.30PM | Margaret McDonagh 1^{st} Anniversary |
| SUN 16^{th} AUG. 20^{th} SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | |
| 11AM |
CONFESSIONS every Saturday in St Crona's @ 5:30pm
CONFESSIONS every Saturday in Leitir @ 6.30pm
CONFESSIONS every Sunday in Doochary @ 11.00am
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every
Monday in St Crona's 10.30am – 8pm @ St Crona's
THE APOSTOLATE OF SANCTIFICATION group meets every
Tuesday @ 3 pm in St Crona's to pray for our bishops and
priests. You are very welcome to join them in person for
adoration and prayer or join in the live stream event on our
Church services TV channel.
A DAY OF HEALING AND PRAYER will take place with Eddie
Stone in the House of Prayer on Saturday August 15th. A bus
will leave Letterkenny collecting people in Ballybofey and
Donegal Town too. A priest will accompany the group. For
more details: 086 3936547
| SUN 9^{th} AUG. 19^{th} SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | |
|---|---|
| 9AM | |
| SUN 16^{th} AUG. 20^{th} SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | |
| 9AM |
| SAT 8^{th} AUG. | |
|---|---|
| 7PM | Brid Gallagher, Corr Point Bridie McCready Ballinacarrick and Glasgow James McCready Renney and Glasgow |
| SAT 15^{th} AUG. | |
| 7PM | John Manus O'Donnell, Renny & London Margaret O'Donnell, Dooey Donal Breslin, Corpoint - Birthday |
| SUN 9^{th} AUG. 19^{th} SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | |
|---|---|
| 11.30AM | Denis Hanlon, Dooey Jean Mc Kelvey, Doochary |
| SUN 16^{th} AUG. 20^{th} SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | |
| 11.30AM | Peter Mc Dermott & deceased members of the Mc Dermott Family, Doochary |
RECENTLY DECEASED:
Sarah Mc Gee, Gweedore
Christine Von Dohl, Hanau & Tubberkeen. Ashes to be
interred with her partner Gunter at a later date.
Jimmy McCole, 86, Bunawack, who was buried on
Friday at the Old Church Graveyard.
EXPECTANT FAMILIES
TUES 4TH
SEPTEMBER
2020
7PM
ST EUNAN'S
CATHEDRAL
LETTERKENNY
CELEBRATED BY BISHOP MALL COLL
Please feel free to contribute
to the Parish via this code.
Use to pay for Candles,
Masses or Parish contributions
St Vincent de Paul Local Branch
Tel: 086 038 9322
To view Masses & Liturgies online please go
to our Church Services website:
Tel: 01 607 7150
SUNDAY COLLECTION: €3560
LEITIR GRAVEYARD COLLECTION - €2030
Saturday 15$^{th}$ August 2026.
Pilgrimage Programme – 2.00pm – Outdoor Rosary.
2.30PM – Anointing of the sick in Knock Basilica.
3pm – Concelebrated Mass in Knock Basilica followed by
Eucharistic Blessing and outdoor Rosary.
DONEGAL PRO LIFE CHURCH GATE COLLECTION is on Sat
15th/Sun 16th Aug countywide. If you can help in taking up a
collection it would be appreciated. Contact Margaret on
0892469599. Mlle Buiochas. Also, a reminder of the Pro-Life
monthly Witness/Gathering at Roundabout, Letterkenny
Hospital, on Fri. 7th Aug. from 1 - 2.00 pm.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER IRELAND invites married couples to a
residential Weekend from Friday 2$^{nd}$ to Sunday 4$^{th}$ October
2026 at the "Focolare Centre" "Curryhills", Prosperous, Co.
Kildare. Step away from daily distractions to deepen your
communication, renew your love, and rediscover the joy of
your marriage. www.marriageencounter.ie
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE about what it means to be a
son or daughter of God? How to live from that identity? How to
come into deeper intimacy with God? How to effectively
evangelise others? Do you want a deeper knowledge of
Scripture & Church teaching? What it means to be priest,
prophet & king in Christ Jesus? How to do the greater works
that Jesus said believers would do? Then this course is for
you. Beginning in September until the end of May on
Thursdays from 6.30pm to 9.00pm at All Saints Church,
Newtowncunningham. For more information on the course or
to register go to https://encounterschool.org/donegal/ or
email donegal@encounterschool.org
TABLE QUIZ in Viking House Hotel on Wednesday 12th August
9.30 pm. Proceeds in aid of Piermont House, Dungloe.
IF ANYONE in the Dungloe areas would like a house visit Fr Pat
will visit on Friday 21$^{st}$ August phone or text your name &
Eircode to the numbers listed above.
WE CONGRATULATE Brendan & Aoife Parsons and welcome
to the Parish Family Hailie Sophia who baptised in St
Bridget's at the weekend
WE ALSO CONGRATULATE James & Eleanor Ashcroft and
welcome to the Parish Family baby Xander John James,
below, who was baptised in St Crona's
BEST WISHES TO THE MAGHERY BAND who are taking part
in the Fleadh Cheoli na hÉireann 2026 in Belfast this
weekend. We wish them safe travels and the very best of
luck from all in the Parish of Templecrone.
EMPOWER CUMASÚ PROGRAMME - applications are now
open. Are you a female living in the Gaeltacht looking to
start or grow your own business? Whether it's food,
farming, crafts or a service business, we want to hear from
you. Apply now: https://empowerprogramme.ie/
Places are limited. The closing date for applications is
5:00PM on Friday, 4th September 2026. Further
information: 091 742851 / michelie.lee@atu.ie
Templecrone Parish 'Dungloe'
RCN 20015916
Charity No. CHYT373