Diocesan Community Snapshot

Teach Pobail Mhuire, Annagry Parish

Parish Office: 074-9548902
Web: www.annagryparish.com
Email: pp.annagry@gmail.com
Facebook: @annagryparish Instagram: #annagryjarish
Annagry Parish Pastoral Council: annagryppc@gmail.com Charity No. CHY7373

Mass and Liturgical Service Details

Mass Times (Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time):

• Saturday 9th August: 6:30 pm Vigil
• Sunday 10th August: 9:00 am
• Sunday 10th August: 11:00 am
• Monday 11th August: 10:00 am No Mass
• Tuesday 12th August: 10:00 am
• Wednesday 13th August: 10:00 am
• Thursday 14th August: 10:00 am
• Friday 15th August: 10:00 am
• Saturday 16th August: 10:00 am
• Saturday 16th August: 6:30 pm Vigil
• Sunday 17th August: 9:00 am
• Sunday 17th August: 11:00 am

Mass Intentions:

• Saturday 9th August, 6:30 pm: Charlie & Colleen Gallagher, Mín na Leice; The Greacen Family, Mullaghdubth
• Sunday 10th August, 9:00 am: Missa Pro Populo
• Sunday 10th August, 11:00 am: Anne McDevitt, Annagry - 1st Anniversary
• Tuesday 12th August, 10:00 am: Hughal & Biddy Huidai MacRuaifri, RNF
• Wednesday 13th August, 10:00 am: Sarah Rua Nic Grianna, Rann na Feirside 1st CB
• Thursday 14th August, 10:00 am: Burial of the Remainder of the Crotty Family
• Friday 15th August, 10:00 am: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Saturday 16th August, 10:00 am: Charlie Mhic Jimici Mhic Grianna, Rann na Feirside
• Saturday 16th August, 6:30 pm: Teasa ProPopulo
• Sunday 17th August, 9:00 am: Missa ProPopulo
• Sunday 17th August, 11:00 am: Ann Mairead, Loch an Iúir - Croiach Uí Bhaoill

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held weekly on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Holy Hour is at 7:00 pm.

The Parish Holy Rosary is prayed daily in the chapel at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Confession & Reconciliation is available after Mass by request.

Holy Water can be collected from the Sacristy after Mass.

Community Events and Activities

• Annual Oiléan na Marbh Inter-denominational Prayer Service: Will take place (weather permitting) at the Boatstrand pier on Sunday 10th August at 3:00 pm.
• Graveyard Sunday Jubilee Year Mass Rock: On Sunday, 17th August at 3:00 pm, at Loughnanore Crotty Mass Rock, Affreann ag Crochaigh an tIúir, Loch an Iúir, Croith Uí Bhaoill (weather permitting).
• EMPOWER Cumasú: A free entrepreneurship program for female entrepreneurs. Applications are open for autumn programs. Apply via https://empowerprogramme.ie/how-to-apply/. Deadline: Friday, 5th September 2025. Contact 091 742851 or michelle.lee@atu.ie.
• Kareplus Donegal: Requires care workers for high-quality home care. Information night: Teach Niall O’Donnell, Loughanure on Tuesday 12th August 2025 at 7:30 pm. Contact recruitment.donegal@kareplus.ie or call 074 971 3078.
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Local Meetings: Tuesdays 8:00 pm at The Cub, Main Street, F94 C8H7, Mondays 8:00 pm at The Whartons, Dungloe, and Fridays 8:30 pm or by arrangement. Contact 087 4783868 for AA.
• Al-Anon Meetings: Wednesdays 8:30 pm in The Club, Main Street, F94 C8H7. Contact 01 8732699.

Financial Information and Donations

Ards Friary Redevelopment Church Gate Collection: Will take place on 23rd/24th August 2025. Your support is appreciated.

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Parish of Ardara

Parish Priest: Very Rev. Aodhan Cannon P.P. 074 9541135 / 087 4758 009
Curate: Rev. Philip Daly, C.C. Kilclooney 074 95 45 114
Email: ardara@raphoediocese.ie

Mass and Liturgical Service Details

Weekend Mass Times (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, weekend beginning 10th August 2025):

• Saturday Vigil Kilclooney: 6:00 pm
• Saturday Vigil Ardara: 7:30 pm
• Sunday Kilclooney: 9:30 am
• Sunday Ardara: 11:00 am

Weekday Mass Times:

• Monday 11th Aug: 10:00 am
• Tuesday 12th Aug: 10:00 am
• Wednesday 13th Aug: 7:30 pm
• Thursday 14th Aug: 10:00 am
• Friday 15th Aug: 10:00 am
• Saturday 16th Aug: 7:30 pm

Mass Intentions:

• Saturday 9th August, 6:30 pm: Andy Sweeney, Hill Head
• Saturday 9th August, 7:30 pm: John Kelly, Tullycleave
• Sunday 10th August, 9:30 am: For the People of the Parish
• Sunday 10th August, 11:00 am: Anne Weir, Mullinaghar
• Monday 11th August, 10:00 am: Deceased McLough Family, Beagh
• Tuesday 12th August, 10:00 am: James & Bridget Boyle & Deceased Family, Glengesh
• Wednesday 13th August, 7:30 pm: Priest’s Intention
• Thursday 14th August, 10:00 am: Priest’s Intention
• Friday 15th August, 10:00 am: Jim & Mary Conlon, Benburb
• Friday 15th August, 7:30 pm: Deceased Kerri, Mc Partland & Farrell Families
• Saturday 16th August, 7:30 pm: Conor Breslin, Castledoherty

Feast of the Assumption: Friday 15th August, Masses at 10:00 am and 7:30 pm.

Financial Information and Donations

Church Collection Envelopes for week ending Sunday 3rd August 2025:

• Parish Envelopes: €2575.00
• Renovation Envelopes: €1677.00
• Graveyard Collection: €2212.70

Tax Back Scheme: Parishioners can receive tax back from Revenue if they contribute a minimum of €250.00 per annum. Tax forms are available.

Deceased and Anniversary Information

• Recent Deaths: Mary Furey, Killybegs; Carol Gildea, Doobin & Carn; Michaelina McMenamin, Birmingham.
• Month's Mind: Anna Weir (née Herron), Edergole & Mullingar.
• Anniversary: Anthony Charles Kennedy, Tullymore.

Graveyard Sunday: Thanks to everyone who helped in any way with the blessing of the graves. Everyone is invited to see so many people there.

Community Events and Activities

• Traditional Music in the Dolmen Centre: Every Monday night in July & August from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Musicians and everyone welcome.
• Lough Derg: As part of the Holy Year celebrations, the diocese is going to Lough Derg on Saturday 6th September. Cost is €50.00. Free transport will be provided. Contact 087 4758009 to book.

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Church of St Joseph & St Conal, Bruckless

Parish Priest: Fr. Rory Brady P.P. Tel: 074 97 37015
Email: parishofficebruckless@gmail.com
Facebook: Bruckless Church St Joseph and St Conal
Parish Newsletter online: tiny.cc/PBNL

Mass and Liturgical Service Details

Mass Times (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Saturday 9th / Sunday 10th August 2025 - Year C):

• Saturday 9th August: 10:00 am
• Saturday 9th August: 6:30 pm Vigil
• Sunday 10th August: 11:00 am
• Sunday 10th August: 6:00 pm Cemetery Service
• Monday 11th August: No Mass
• Tuesday 12th August: 10:00 am
• Wednesday 13th August: 10:00 am
• Thursday 14th August: 10:00 am
• Friday 15th August (Feast of the Assumption): 10:00 am
• Saturday 16th August: No morning Mass
• Saturday 16th August: 6:30 pm Vigil
• Sunday 17th August: 11:00 am

Mass Intentions:

• Saturday 9th August, 10:00 am: Seamus & Patricia McShane (Birthday Intention)
• Saturday 9th August, 6:30 pm: Peter Kennedy (Anniversary)
• Sunday 10th August, 11:00 am: George McCallig (Anniversary)
• Tuesday 12th August, 10:00 am: Living and Deceased Members of the Gavigan Family
• Wednesday 13th August, 10:00 am: Patrick & Margaret McCahill (RIP)
• Thursday 14th August, 10:00 am: Molly Quigley (Anniversary)
• Friday 15th August, 10:00 am: Feast of the Assumption – Mary McGlynn Buckley and Family and Deceased Members of the McGlynn Family
• Saturday 16th August, 6:30 pm: Special Intention

Eucharistic Adoration: Friday 15th August, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Sacrament of Confession:

• Saturdays: 6:00 – 6:15 pm
• Sundays: 10:30 – 10:45 am

Available after morning Mass or by contacting Fr. Rory at the Parochial House.

Community Events and Activities

CLG Naomh Ultan: Extends best wishes to Fr. Rory Brady on his new appointment in Ballyshannon, thanking him for his support.

St. Catherine's Vocational School Return to School Dates:

• Friday 22nd August: 1st year only
• Monday 25th August: 1st, 3rd & 6th years only
• Tuesday 26th August: 1st, 3rd, 5th & 6th years only
• Wednesday 27th August: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th years
• Thursday 28th August: All classes

Mary’s Meals Fundraiser: "Step by Step to Feed the Next Child 2025" is starting. More information at www.marysmeals.ie or by phoning Fr. Eamonn Kelly on 087 9077985.

Pilgrimages and Retreats

Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine: Saturday 16th August 2025. Schedule includes Outdoor Stations of the Cross (2:00 pm), Anointing of the Sick (2:30 pm), and Concelebrated Mass (3:00 pm). Bus Contact: 087 286 0471.

Fatima Pilgrimage: 8th October 2025 for 7 nights. Cost: €899 per person sharing. Includes direct return flights from Belfast to Porto. Contact Eileen McBride on 083 1175135 for bookings.

Financial Information and Donations

Church Envelopes: Contact the Parish Office on 074 9737015 or email parishofficebruckless@gmail.com.

Online Contributions/Standing Orders:

• Killaghtee Parish Church account: IBAN: IE35 BOFI 9049 0729 4874 30, BIC: BOFIIE2D.
• Parish Projects (Killaghtee Parish Repair Fund): IBAN: IE28 BOFI 9049 0729 1660 98, BIC: BOFIIE2D.

Church Gate Collection for Ards Friary Redevelopment: 23rd/24th August 2025.

Donegal Pro Life Annual Church Gate Collection: Takes place Countywide on 16th/17th August.

Magnificat (prayer companion): Subscription for €35 (six months) or €62 (one year). Contact 01 6874024 or visit www.irishcatholic.com or email magnificat@irishcatholic.ie.

Deceased and Anniversary Information

Cemetery Sunday Service 2025: Will take place on Sunday 10th August at 6:00 pm. Refreshments in the Community Centre afterwards. Bring Holy Water for blessings.

Reflections and Spiritual Guidance

Online Resources: FORMED.ORG offers online films, cartoons, and talks. Register by visiting formed.org/signup, selecting F94 A2A8, and registering with email and password.

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Divine Mercy Centre, Letterkenny

Phone: 0749169934
Email: dvmletterkenny@gmail.com

Mass and Liturgical Service Details

Mass Times:

• Saturday 9th: 6pm
• Sunday 10th: 11am
• Monday 11th: NO MASS
• Tuesday 12th: 10am
• Wednesday 13th: 10am
• Thursday 14th: 10am
• Friday 15th (Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin): 10am
• Saturday 16th: 6pm
• Sunday 17th: 11am

Mass Intentions:

• Saturday 9th, 6pm: Agnes Cunningham – Anniversary
• Sunday 10th, 11am: Breege & Connie Hegarty, Crowkeeragh – Anniversaries
• Tuesday 12th, 10am: Joe McGinley, Towney – Anniversary
• Friday 15th, 10am: Denis & Theresa McBrearty – Anniversaries
• Sunday 17th, 11am: Mary & Michael McCloskey & deceased members of the McCloskey & Carr families – Anniversaries

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Falcarragh Parish

Parish Priest: Fr. John Boyce P.P., Parochial House, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal. F92 N6Y9
Phone: 074 91 35196
Email: fionannewsletter@gmail.com
Website: www.naomhfionan.com
Parish Radio: 106.5 FM

Child Safeguarding and Support Services

Child Safeguarding Notice: To report suspicion, concern, or complaint of child abuse (current or historical), contact Margaret Northage, Designated Liaison Person for the diocese, on 086 2183 011.

Statutory Authorities:

• Tusla (Child & Family Agency): Tel: 074 9102233
• Gardaí National Protective Services Bureau: Tel: 01 6663430 / 6663435
• In an emergency, contact Letterkenny Garda Station: Tel: 074 9167100

Free Counselling & Support: Available through Towards Healing (for those who experienced institutional, clerical or religious abuse in Ireland).

• Freephone RoI: 1800 303416
• Freephone N.Ireland & UK: 0800 0963315
• Freephone Hearing Impaired: 085 8022859

Mass and Liturgical Service Details

Mass Times and Intentions for the Week:

• Saturday 9th: 7:00 pm
• Sunday 10th: 9:00 am Aifreann don Phobal
• Sunday 10th: 11:00 am
• Monday 11th: 9:30 am
• Tuesday 12th: 9:30 am
• Wednesday 13th: 9:30 am
• Thursday 14th: 9:30 am
• Friday 15th (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of obligation): 10:00 am Aifreann don Phobal
• Friday 15th (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of obligation): 7:00 pm
• Saturday 16th: 11:00 am Mass in Latin
• Saturday 16th: 7:00 pm
• Sunday 17th: 9:00 am Aifreann don Phobal
• Sunday 17th: 11:00 am

Mass Intentions:

• Saturday 9th, 7:00 pm: Catherine Gallagher Month’s Mind, Sr. Katie Kelly Month’s Mind, Breda Ferry Anniversary, Annie and William Coyle Anniversaries, Mary McNulty Anniversary
• Sunday 10th, 11:00 am: Eileen Coyle Anniversary
• Monday 11th, 9:30 am: Annie and Mickey Roarty Anniversaries
• Tuesday 12th, 9:30 am: Private Intention
• Wednesday 13th, 9:30 am: Private Intention
• Thursday 14th, 9:30 am: Joe and Hugo Roarty Anniversaries
• Friday 15th, 7:00 pm: Mary and Owenie McGee Anniversaries
• Saturday 16th, 7:00 pm: Danny McCarry Anniversary
• Sunday 17th, 11:00 am: Seamus Deeney Anniversary

Confessions: Saturdays 6:15 pm—6:45 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration:

• Wednesday: Holy Hour 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
• Thursday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, including Divine Mercy at 5:30 pm and concluding with Rosary at 8:30 pm.

All Masses are available live on www.naomhfionan.com & Parish Radio @ 106.5 FM.

Community Events and Activities

Ionad Naomh Fionnán:

• 50/50 Draw winner: Mary Carr won €1060.00.
• Bingo: Every Monday night at 8:00 pm.
• Gymnastics Camp: Taking names for a camp from Monday 11th - Friday 15th August. Contact ionadnf@gmail.com or call 074 9165750 / 0877063018 to book.
• Copper Craft Camp: Saturday 16th August from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
• Alison Quigley School of Irish Dancing: Returns in September; register to book a place.
• Meeting rooms and main hall are available for hire.

Cloughaneely Junior Band:

• Lotto numbers drawn 3-10-15-16-18-19, no Jackpot winner. Next Week's Jackpot: €3,200. Agnes Boyce, Ballyboes won €100. Cut-off time for online lotto tickets is 4:00 pm on Thursdays.
• Cloughaneely Junior & Senior Band: Will participate in the All Ireland Fleadh in Co. Wexford.

Pobal Eascarrach and Pleanáil Teanga Chloich Cheann Fhaola: Open Evening and Launch of Sensory Garden, Gort na Gréine, with music, craic, and refreshments on Friday 15th August @ 4:00 pm.

ALONE Donegal Volunteers Needed: Seeking volunteers for companionship or friendly calls to older persons, requiring 1 hour per week. Sign up at https://alone.ie/volunteers/ or contact Helena on Helena.madden@alone.ie or call 086 014 5829.

EMPOWER Cumasú Programme: Applications are open for female entrepreneurs. Apply at https://empowerprogramme.ie/how-to-apply/. Deadline: Friday, 5th September 2025. Further info: 091 742851 / michelle.lee@atu.ie.

Pilgrimages and Retreats

Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage - Knock Shrine: Saturday 16th August. Schedule includes Outdoor Stations of the Cross (2:00 pm), Anointing of the Sick (2:30 pm), and Concelebrated Mass (3:00 pm). More information: www.knockshrine.ie or Tel: 094 9388100.

ACN Pilgrimage to Knock: Saturday 30th August. Mass in the basilica at 3:00 pm. More info: www.acnireland.org.

Fatima Pilgrimage: 8th October 2025 for 7 nights, Hotel Avenida - €899 per person sharing (full board). Return flights Belfast to Porto, Fatima. Contact Eileen McBride 083 1175135.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: 3rd September 2025, afternoon flight for 7 nights with Spiritual Director. Book by contacting Kathleen on 086-3721962 or Mairead on 087-7698195.

Mary’s Meals Fundraiser: "Step by Step to Feed the Next Child 2025" is starting. Donegal Walk: (7th) Malin to Fahan; (8th) Fahan to Letterkenny; (9th) Letterkenny to Stranorlar; (10th) Stranorlar to Donegal Town; (11th) Donegal to Bundoran; (12th) Bundoran to Sligo; (13th) Sligo to Tubbercurry; (14th) Tubbercurry to Kilkelly and (15th) Kilkelly to Knock ending with Mass in the Apparition Chapel at 11am. Cost: €22 to feed a child for a full school year. Visit www.marysmeals.ie or phone Fr. Eamonn Kelly on 0879077985.

Financial Information and Donations

Ways to donate to Parish Funds:

• Scan QR codes on the newsletter for Sunday Collection and Graveyard Collection.
• Visit the parish website and click the DONATE button.

All donations are gratefully accepted.

Church Gate Collection for Ards Friary Redevelopment: Will take place on 23rd/24th August 2025.

Donegal Pro Life Annual Church Gate Collection: Takes place countywide on 16th/17th August.

Deceased and Anniversary Information

• Month’s Mind Masses: Catherine Gallagher, Meenderry and Sr. Katie Kelly O.P., Balliness/Galway, on Saturday.
• Anniversaries: Breda Ferry, Moyra; Annie and William Coyle, Ballyboes; Mary McNulty, Upper Dunmore; Eileen Coyle, Ballyconnell; Annie, Mickey, Joe and Hugo Roarty, Baltoney; Mary and Owenie McGee, Ballyboes.

Cemetery Sunday Buíochas/Thanks: Special thanks to all who helped with the Graveyard Mass.

Reflections and Spiritual Guidance

Reflection: Focuses on Jesus' instructions to be ready for coming judgment by sharing wealth with those in need and being watchful. It contrasts with the greedy rich man and emphasizes living a consistently moral and obedient life.

Psalm Response (Freagra an tSailm): "Is méanar don phobal a thoigh an Tiarna dó féin" (Blessed is the people whom the Lord has chosen for himself).

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.".

Consecration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to your home: Prayer leaflets are available at each of the 4 porches. The Lord promised great blessings to those who consecrate their homes to The Sacred Heart.

General Parish Administration and Notices

• Medical Missionaries of Mary: Need used stamps, which are valuable for missions.
• Platinum Home Care Donegal: New homecare provider in Letterkenny seeking caregivers. Apply via www.platinumhomecare.ie.
• St. Vincent de Paul Local Number: 087 1443464.
• Cloughaneely Food Bank: 083 348 9749.

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Gartan & Termon Parish

Parochial House, Church Hill: 074 91 37057 / 087 2962886
Parochial House, Termon: 074 9139016
Email Addresses: gartantermon@raphoediocese.ie, kilmacrenan@raphoediocese.ie
Parish Website: www.gartantermonparish.ie
Parish Office in Termon: Opened Monday & Friday 10am – 1pm. Tel: 074 9139016.
Parish Office in Kilmacrenan: Email notices to Kilmacrenan@raphoediocese.ie.

Mass and Liturgical Service Details

Mass Times in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrenan:

• Saturday 20th January: 6:00 pm
• Sunday 21st January: 11:00 am
• Tuesday 23rd January: 9:30 am
• Wednesday 24th January: 9:30 am
• Thursday 25th January: 9:30 am
• Saturday 27th January: 6:00 pm
• Sunday 28th January: 11:00 am

Mass Intentions (Kilmacrenan):

• Saturday 20th January, 6:00 pm: Lala Shiels, Kilmacrenan, Anniversary; Joe Doherty, Anniversary; Kathleen Mc Gettigan, Anniversary; William Burke, Anniversary
• Sunday 21st January, 11:00 am: Rose Dowds Lynch, Anniversary Mass
• Tuesday 23rd January, 9:30 am: Priest’s Intention
• Wednesday 24th January, 9:30 am: Priest’s Intention - Fr Dinny
• Thursday 25th January, 9:30 am: Priest’s Intention
• Saturday 27th January, 6:00 pm: John Crossan, Anniversary; Sheila Mc Bride, Anniversary
• Sunday 28th January, 11:00 am: Bridget Dunnion, Anniversary Mass

Mass Times in St Brigid’s Church, Golan:

• Sunday 21st January: 9:30 am Sunday Mass - Priest’s Intention
• Sunday 28th January: 9:30 am Dominic & Nora Coyle, Anniversary Mass

Mass Times in St Columba’s Church, Termon:

• Saturday 20th January: 6:30 pm
• Sunday 21st January: 9:00 am
• Monday 22nd January: 9:30 am
• Wednesday 24th January: 9:30 am
• Thursday 25th: 9:30 am
• Friday 26th January: 7:00 pm Padre Pio Healing Mass
• Saturday 27th January: 6:30 pm
• Sunday 28th January: 9:00 am Pro Populo

Mass Intentions (Termon):

• Saturday 20th January, 6:30 pm: Nellie Strain, Drumoghill, Month’s Mind Mass
• Sunday 21st January, 9:00 am: Francis Langan, Fintown, Anniversary Mass
• Wednesday 24th January, 9:30 am: Bridget Duffy & Deceased Members of the Duffy Family Anniversary Mass
• Thursday 25th, 9:30 am: Deceased Members of The Cannon Family Anniversary Mass
• Saturday 27th January, 6:30 pm: Sheila Trearty, Anniversary Mass

Mass Times in St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan:

• Saturday 20th January: 8:00 pm
• Sunday 21st January: 10:30 am Pro Populo
• Thursday 25th January: 7:00 pm Priest’s Intention
• Friday 26th January: 7:00 pm
• Saturday 27th January: 8:00 pm

Mass Intentions (Glendowan):

• Saturday 20th January, 8:00 pm: Mary Mc Ginty, Cabra, Church Hill, 1st Anniversary Mass
• Friday 26th January, 7:00 pm: Daniel Mc Cormack, Month’s Mind Mass
• Saturday 27th January, 8:00 pm: Paddy Crerand, Stackenaugh, Anniversary Mass

Community Events and Activities

• Kilmacrenan Young at Heart Group: Will meet on Tuesday 23rd January at 10:30 am in the Old School. Julie Ann from The Natural Way will give a talk on Herbal Remedies and Well Being.
• Cranford National School Enrolment 2024/2025: Applications are open. Contact 0749153437 / 0894948284 or email cranfordns.ias@gmail.com.
• Scoil an tSratha Mhóir Enrolment: From 15th January until 19th February. Call Sharon in school office (0749137454) or download forms from www.stramorens.ie.
• SVP Kilmacrenan-Termon Actively Recruiting New Volunteers: Open meeting in the Old School in Kilmacrenan from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm on Monday 29th January. Contact Orla Beirne on 087 775 7426 or email orla.beirne@svp.ie.

Pilgrimages and Retreats

The Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024: Departs from The City of Derry Airport on Monday 27th May for 4 nights. Cost: €835 (Agena Hotel) or €879 (Panorama Hotel). Bookings through Joe Walsh Tours DIRECTLY on 01 2410800. For Special Assisted Section, apply in writing to: Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Pilgrimage Director, Fr. Stephen Gorman, Parochial House, Milford, Co Donegal, F92 W5C8. Email lourdes@raphoediocese.ie or phone 074 9153236.

Financial Information and Donations

Weekly Collections:

• St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan: €690:00
• St Columba’s Church Termon: €900.00
• St Columba’s Church Kilmacrenan: €855:00
• Golan & Coole Churches: €245:00

Deceased and Anniversary Information

• Recently Deceased: Anna Monaghan, Nee Mc Daid, formerly from Glenswilly, who died in Scotland (Funeral on 4th February).
• Anniversary: Oran Nibbs, Rathdonnell.

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Glenties Parish

Email: glentiesparish@gmail.com
Fr Gerard: 074 9555117
Facebook: Parish of Iniskeel
St Conal’s Church, Glenties Website: www.mcn.live/camera/st-conals-glenties
St Vincent de Paul: 087 2362635, Email: GlentiesSVP@gmail.com
Teach Pobail Cholmcille Naofa, Baile na Finne Facebook: Teach Pobail Cholmcille Naofa Baile na Finne

Mass and Liturgical Service Details

Mass Times in St Conal’s Church, Glenties:

• Saturday 9th August: 6:00 pm Vigil
• Sunday 10th August: 11:00 am
• Tuesday 12th August: 10:00 am
• Wednesday 13th August: 6:15 pm
• Thursday 14th August: 7:30 pm Vigil
• Friday 15th August: 10:00 am
• Saturday 16th August: 6:00 pm
• Sunday 17th August: 11:00 am

Mass Intentions (St Conal’s):

• Saturday 9th August, 6:00 pm: McLoone & McDyra Families Mass
• Saturday 9th August, 6:00 pm: Michael McCall Mass
• Saturday 9th August, 6:00 pm: Charles O’Donnell, Drimnagish 1st Anniversary
• Sunday 10th August, 11:00 am: Bridie & Una Sweeney, Main Street, Ardara & Glenties
• Sunday 10th August, 11:00 am: Breid McGill 1st Anniversary
• Sunday 10th August, 11:00 am: Paddy Boyle, 10th Anniversary Station Road
• Tuesday 12th August, 10:00 am: Gertrude & Charlie Smyth, The Mall
• Wednesday 13th August, 6:15 pm: Madge Boyle Month’s Mind
• Thursday 14th August, 7:30 pm: Vigil The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Friday 15th August, 10:00 am: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Friday 15th August, 10:00 am: James, Pat & John McHugh Drimnacrosh
• Saturday 16th August, 6:00 pm: Private Intention
• Sunday 17th August, 11:00 am: John & Margaret McCormack & Family Westmeath

Mass Times in Teach Pobail Cholmcille Naofa, Baile na Finne:

• Saturday 9th August: 7:30 pm
• Sunday 10th August: 9:30 am
• Tuesday 12th August: 6:00 pm
• Thursday 14th August: 7:00 pm Vigil
• Saturday 16th August: 7:00 pm
• Sunday 17th August: 9:30 am

Mass Intentions (Teach Pobail Cholmcille Naofa):

• Saturday 9th August, 7:30 pm: Mary Gallagher, 2nd Anniversary
• Sunday 10th August, 9:30 am: Aifreann Naomh Barracha
• Tuesday 12th August, 6:00 pm: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Thursday 14th August, 7:00 pm: Eibhil Uí Bhaoill
• Saturday 16th August, 7:00 pm: Annie Mc Ginnigle, Miss M O’Donnell
• Sunday 17th August, 9:30 am: Special Intention

Mass Times in Teach Pobail an Niachaofa, Eadan Thionn Fraoch:

• Sunday 10th August: 9:30 am
• Thursday 14th August: 6:00 pm Vigil The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary

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Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny

Parish Priests: Fr Ciaran Harkin P.P. and Fr Dominic Thoomkuzhy C.C.
Phone: 074 91 27600
Email: irishmartyrschurch@gmail.com

Mass and Liturgical Service Details

Mass Times (Newsletter 09/10 August 2025):

• Saturday 9th August: 9:30 am
• Saturday 9th August: 6:30 pm Vigil Mass
• Sunday 10th August: 9:30 am
• Sunday 10th August: 11:30 am
• Sunday 10th August: 5:00 pm Mass for Syro Malabar Community
• Monday 11th August: 9:30 am
• Tuesday 12th August: 9:30 am
• Wednesday 13th August: 9:30 am
• Thursday 14th August: 9:30 am
• Thursday 14th August: 6:30 pm Vigil Mass Feast of the Assumption
• Friday 15th August: 9:30 am Feast of the Assumption
• Saturday 16th August: 9:30 am
• Saturday 16th August: 6:30 pm Vigil Mass
• Sunday 17th August: 9:30 am
• Sunday 17th August: 11:30 am
• Sunday 17th August: 5:00 pm Mass for Syro Malabar Community

Mass Intentions:

• Saturday 9th August, 6:30 pm: John & May Campbell RIP, Margaret McGinley RIP 1st anniversary
• Sunday 10th August, 9:30 am: For the intentions of all parishioners
• Sunday 10th August, 11:30 am: Brendan O’Donnell RIP, 1st anniversary
• Monday 11th August, 9:30 am: For all the sick of the parish
• Tuesday 12th August, 9:30 am: Mary & Fred Bell RIP
• Wednesday 13th August, 9:30 am: Bridget Gallagher & Manus Gallagher RIP
• Thursday 14th August, 9:30 am: George recently deceased
• Friday 15th August, 9:30 am: Private Intention
• Saturday 16th August, 9:30 am: Pat Murray RIP
• Saturday 16th August, 6:30 pm: Mary & Eddie Murray RIP, Margaret Ryan RIP, Ellen McFadden RIP, Noel McFadden RIP, Ray Patton RIP
• Sunday 17th August, 9:30 am: For the intentions of all parishioners
• Sunday 17th August, 11:30 am: Padraig McGinty RIP

Confessions: available from 12 noon - 1 pm and after the 6:30 pm Mass on Saturday each week.

Community Events and Activities

• Dance with Evelyn & Friends: In aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Donegal Branch, on Friday 22nd August at the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny. Doors open 9:00 pm, dancing 9:30 pm – 12:30 am. Admission: €10 at the door.
• Ursuline College Sligo Past Pupils’ Reunion 2025: Saturday 27th September 2025 from 4:00 pm at the Ursuline College. Contact ursulinesligoppu@gmail.com or phone Frances (087-6769252), Anne (087-9802195), or Jo-Anne (086-3999061).
• Disert Heritage Group Event: An evening of culture, music & stories will be held in The Bluestack Centre, Drimarone on Tuesday 19th August at 7:30 pm. Admission is free.
• Frosses CCE: Presents ‘an Oiche Gaelach’ (IRISH NIGHT) with traditional Céilí & Oldtime Dancing in Frosses Hall every Wednesday night during August from 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm. Admission: €8.

Pilgrimages and Retreats

Jubilee Year Opportunities at Lough Derg (August & September):

• 3 Day Pilgrimages: Continue until 15th August (last day to begin: 13th August). Admission: €85.
• One Day Guided Retreats: Available on August 19th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th, and September 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th, 13th, 20th, 21st.
• National Sacred Heart Crusade: Sacred Heart Statue blessed by Pope Francis present for Day Retreats on 23rd, 24th & 25th August.
• Canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis: On Sunday 7th September, with special devotions and blessing with Carlo Acutis Relic. Admission: €50.
• National Heritage Week: On Thursday 21st August, Lough Derg offers a day to immerse yourself in the story and heritage. Guided Tour of Station Island and Boat Trip at 11:00 am & 2:30 pm. Admission: €15.
• Pilgrim Path Lake Shore Pilgrimage: Sunday 31st August with guided 8km & 12km walk options. Admission: €25.
• Quiet Day Retreat: Friday 12th September. Admission: €40. Advance booking essential.

Contact info@loughderg.org or 0719861518.

ACN Pilgrimage to Knock: Papal charity Aid to the Church in Need Ireland invites people to join their national pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Saturday 30th August to highlight the plight of persecuted Christians. Mass is in the basilica at 3:00 pm. More info: www.acnireland.org.

Financial Information and Donations

Online Donations: You can donate to the Church online by scanning the QR Code or following instructions on the online form.

Liturgical Roles and Rosters

Readers for 16th/17th August:

• 6:30 pm: Martina Lynch & Eimear Gormley
• 9:30 am: Tom Wherity & Neil Campbell
• 11:30 am: Danny Cahill & Niamh Mulhern

Deceased and Anniversary Information

• Recently Deceased: Joseph Nolan, Michael Cullen, Mick Garry, Gerry Bennett, and George McLaughlin.

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Inver Parish (Frosses, Ardaghey, Mountcharles, Drimarone)

Community Events and Activities

Mountcharles Community Centre Events:

• For updates, contact 087 644 4803 or Trish on 089 256 3845, or message on Facebook: facebook.com/MountcharlesCom.

Mountcharles Heritage and Walking Group: Will host TURAS MASS with Father Patsy McDermott on Wednesday 13th August at 7:00 pm. All welcome.

Heritage Week (Mountcharles):

Saturday 23rd August:

• Talk & Heritage walk at the Big Pier 3:00 pm.
• Historical talk with Helen Meehan at Salthill Cabin 3:00 pm, followed by relaunch of 5km walk from the big pier.

Clogheravaddy Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund: Open for applications, administered by ChangeX. Applications close on August 13th, 2025. Info on ChangeX website or email support@changex.org.

Farewell Get Together for Fr. Sweeney: After his 10:00 am Mass on Sunday 10th August in Frosses. Refreshments in the hall afterwards. All welcome; donations of home baking accepted.

Farewell for Fr. McQuarrie: Cup of tea in the meeting room, upstairs in Mountcharles Church, after the 11:30 am Mass on Sunday 10th August. All welcome; donations of home baking accepted from 9:30 am.

Naomh Naille GAA & LGFA CLUB SLOTTO:

Week 3rd August, no winner of jackpot. Numbers drawn: 3 2 6 1 7 4 5. Consolation prize of €80 goes to Canice McAndrew. Purchase tickets in Londis Mountcharles, Cassidy’s of Inver, or online via St Naul's club app: https://member.clubspot.app/club/st nauls-gaa/. This week's jackpot: €8450.

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Kilbarron Parish, Ballyshannon

Mass and Liturgical Service Details

Sacrament of Baptism: Next baptisms will take place on Sunday 17th August at 12 noon. Saturday 6th September at 4:30 pm. To book, contact the parish office on 085 2691295.

Alpha Course: An Alpha course will be starting on Wednesday 24th September in Kilbarron Pastoral Centre at 7:30 pm. Contact 087-2074352 or register at kilbarron.org/alpha.

Community Events and Activities

Kilbarron Fishermen’s Organisation: Due to take place last Sunday will now take place on last Sunday of August at the Mall Quay at 3:00 pm.

Aodh Ruadh:

Soir na nÓg will start back in October, and the club will have Aodh Ruadh represented in as many disciplines as possible. This includes: set dancing, ballroom dancing, céilí, hip-hop, traditional Irish music, song, recitation, ballad group, novelty act instrumental, figure dancing, sean-nós dancing, and the quiz. Contact Eamonn (number not provided).

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Kilcar Parish

Community Events and Activities

Áislann Chill Chartha:

• Phone: 074 9738376, Email: eolas@aislann.ie.
• Summer Camp: Mon 11th-Fri 15th Aug, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Ages 5-10 yrs. €50 per child, family discount.
• Family Funday: Wed 20th Aug 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. €5 per child.
• Summer Disco: Fri 29th August, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. €5.

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Killybegs Parish

Community Events and Activities

Visiting Cruise Ships:

• Borealis: Sunday 10th August 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (642 crew, 1353 passengers).
• Island Sky: Tuesday 12th August.

Parish Choir Practice: Monday 7:15 pm.

Blessing of the Fleet: Thanks to all who helped with last Saturday evening’s Blessing of the Fleet Mass in the chapel, followed by wreath-laying at the Memorial Garden.

Killybegs Summer Festival: Best wishes for 8th - 10th August.

Re-opening of Primary Schools:

• Commons N.S.: Monday 1st September (Junior Infants finish at 12 noon).
• Fintra N.S.: Tuesday 2nd September (Junior Infants finish at 12 noon).
• Niall Mór N.S.: Monday 1st September (Junior Infants finish at 12 noon).

Congratulations and Best Wishes: To Gerard Callaghan & Sarah Moloney, Derek McCloskey & Eimear Keeney, who were recently married.

Prayer for Gena Heraty and those kidnapped from Sainte Helene orphanage in Haiti.

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Kincasslagh Parish (St. Mary's & St. Columba's Churches)

Community Events and Activities

Recent Underage Girls Results (Keadue Rovers):

• Tuesday 29/07 U-12 Girls Premier Division: Keadue Rovers 2 Illistrin 0 (Fia Ham & Katie Sharkey).
• Wednesday 30/07 U-16 Girls 1st Division: Keadue Rovers 3 Donegal Town 1 (Rebecca Reetsang x 2 & Maria McGee).
• Friday 01/08 U-14 Girls Premier Division: Keadue Rovers 7 St. Catherine's 1 (Maria McGee x 3, Jessica Keys x 2, Ella Bonner & Ayva Boyle).

EMPOWER Cumasú Programme: Applications are open for female entrepreneurs in the Gaeltacht areas. Apply at https://empowerprogramme.ie/how-to-apply/. Deadline: Friday, 5th September 2025. Further info: 091 742851 / michelle.lee@atu.ie.

Pilgrimages and Retreats

ACN Pilgrimage to Knock: Papal charity Aid to the Church in Need Ireland invites people to join their national pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Saturday August 30 to highlight the plight of persecuted Christians. Mass is in the basilica at 3:00 pm, all welcome. More info: www.acnireland.org.

Annual Cruit Island Graveyard Turas:

Takes place next Friday evening at 7:00 pm at Cruit Graveyard, weather permitting. A Turas is an organised religious event with a set of prayers. Performed twice annually, beginning at the Feast of the Assumption on 15th August and carried on for nine days. It was carried out barefoot, and pilgrims sometimes slept at the graves overnight. The Turas is for the living and deceased. It includes an intention at 'Leac Na hAthchuinge' (wishing flag) where requests made facing east are believed to be granted.

Steps of the pilgrimage: Involve reciting prayers (Our Father, Hail Mary, Creed) at five wells (first well: 7 each; others: 5 each) and circling them, offering sand. After the third well, 3 circuits of the central mound are completed while reciting 7 Decades of the Rosary. Prayers at the fifth well are for the dead.

Lough Derg, 1 Day Retreat: 20th September.

Financial Information and Donations

Money Matters:

• St. Mary’s Sunday collection for 27th July was €1135, and for 3rd August it was €650.
• St. Columba’s Collection for 27th July was €735, and for 3rd August was €1105.

Parish Bank Details:

• St Columba Burtonport Parish A/C: IBAN: IE05BOFI90487878674363, BIC: BOFIIE2D.
• Kincasslagh Church A/C: IBAN: IE33BOFI90487858877323, BIC: BOFIIE2D.

Deceased and Anniversary Information

• Recent Death: Dan O’Donnell, Edinburgh and formerly Cruit, brother of James Paddy O’Donnell, Cruit.

Graveyard Blessings:

• The Graveyard at St. Mary’s Church will be blessed after 6:30 pm evening Mass in St. Mary’s on Saturday 9th August.
• The Graveyard in Cruit will be blessed after 11:00 am Mass in St. Columba’s Church on Sunday 10th August.
• The Graveyard Blessing in Belcruit will be at 5:00 pm on Sunday 10th August.

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Raphoe Parish

Parish Identity and Contact Information

• Website: parishofraphoe.ie
• Email: raphoeparish@gmail.com
• Fr. Kelly: 087 9077985.
• New Parish Phone Number: 087 333 8714 (will return calls if unanswered).
• Churches covered: St. Eunan’s Church, Raphoe; St. Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen; St. Mary’s Church...

Pilgrimages and Retreats (General for Diocese, shared across parishes)

ACN Pilgrimage to Knock: Papal charity Aid to the Church in Need Ireland invites people to join their national pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Saturday 30th August to highlight the plight of persecuted Christians. Mass is in the basilica at 3:00 pm, all welcome. More info: www.acnireland.org.

Fatima Pilgrimage: 8th October 2025 for 7 nights, Hotel Avenida - €899 per person sharing (full board). Return flights Belfast to Porto, Fatima. Contact Eileen McBride 083 1175135.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: 3rd September 2025, afternoon flight for 7 nights with Spiritual Director. Book by contacting Kathleen on 086-3721962 or Mairead on 087-7698195.

Mary’s Meals Fundraiser: "Step by Step to Feed the Next Child 2025" is starting. Donegal Walk: (7th) Malin to Fahan; (8th) Fahan to Letterkenny; (9th) Letterkenny to Stranorlar; (10th) Stranorlar to Donegal Town; (11th) Donegal to Bundoran; (12th) Bundoran to Sligo; (13th) Sligo to Tubbercurry; (14th) Tubbercurry to Kilkelly and (15th) Kilkelly to Knock ending with Mass in the Apparition Chapel at 11am. Cost: €22 to feed a child for a full school year. Visit www.marysmeals.ie or phone Fr. Eamonn Kelly on 0879077985.

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Stranorlar Parish

Mass and Liturgical Service Details

Visitation of the Sick:

• Tuesday: Ballybofey Town & Country
• Wednesday: Stranorlar Town & Country

Choir: Going on summer break in July, will try to provide music on an individual basis where possible.

Community Events and Activities

Rally for Life: Will take place in Dublin on Saturday July 5th. Buses sponsored, but early booking advised. Contact Donegal Pro Life - Margaret 089 2469599 or Michael 087 29224.

Counselling: Accord provides face-to-face and online counselling for couples and individuals. Contact 074 9122204 or letterkennyaccord@gmail.com.

Donegal Hospice: Hospice coffee morning on Thursday 11th September. Host a coffee morning and help raise vital funds. Register online at www.hospicecoffeemornings.ie or call 087 0951122.

Stranorlar Parish Website: www.stranorlarparish.com for updated notices.

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Tawnawilly Parish, Donegal Town

Mass and Liturgical Service Details

Mass Intentions (St. Patrick's Church & St. Agatha's Church):

• Saturday 16th August, St. Patrick’s Church, 6:00 pm: Teresa & John Anderson Anniversaries; Joe Hughes, Mary Mc Goldrick Anniversaries; Deceased Members of the O’Donnell Family Anniversaries; John Fallon Recently Deceased
• Saturday 16th August, St. Agatha’s Church, 10:00 am: Charlie Mc Ginty Month’s Mind; Cathy Sharkey, Mary Timoney, Michael Boyle and John & Frances Gildea Anniversaries
• Sunday 17th August, St. Patrick’s Church, 11:30 am: Intention

Eucharistic Adoration:

• Tuesdays 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm St Agatha’s, Clar
• Thursdays 10:30 am - 5:30 pm St Patrick’s, Donegal Town

Community Events and Activities

Cleaning of St Patrick’s Church: Help needed on Monday, 11th August at 6:00 pm.

Bosco Centre Bingo: Every Thursday night. This week's prize fund is €2,660. Jackpot is €1,100 on 46 calls or less. Doors open at 8:00 pm, eyes down at 8:30 pm. Books €10. Complimentary tea and biscuits.

Donegal Railway Heritage Museum: Celebrating Heritage Week from Saturday 16th August until Sunday 24th August 2025. For events and booking, contact 074-9722655 or email: manager@donegalrailway.com.

Pilgrimages and Retreats

Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Saturday 16th August 2025. Main celebrant: Mgr. Kevin Gillespie. Choir: Cór Ailigh from St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Encourage attendance during this Jubilee year.

Schedule: 2:00 pm Outdoor Stations of the Cross & Rosary Procession, 2:30 pm Anointing of the Sick, 3:00 pm Concelebrated Mass at Knock Basilica with Anointing of the sick.

Men’s Jubilee Camino: Men’s hike on Saturday Sept. 13th, 20kms on greenway from Dominican abbey (ruin) in Carlingford to Newry (St. Catherine’s) via Cathedral (Jubilee Indulgence). Includes Mass, Adoration, Rosary, Confessions & Fraternity. Cost: €70 (Lunch, dinner & bus). Over 18’s male event. Registration & details on www.dominicans.ie/events/.

Jubilee Year Opportunities at Lough Derg: (Details for these specific opportunities were provided in other parish sections, indicating these are diocese-wide events).

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Templecrone Parish (Dungloe)

Financial Information and Donations

• SUNDAY COLLECTION TOTAL: €3,070.
• Donations: May contribute by setting up a standing order. Bank details: AIB, Main Street, Dungloe, Account: Parish of Templecrone, BIC: AIBKIE2D, IBAN: IE27 AIBK 9373 3925 7690 14.
• GRAVES YARD: Just over €2000 was collected for the 2 graveyard blessings in Leitir.

Deceased and Anniversary Information

• RECENT DEATHS: Sally Connolly, Drumbarton & Dungloe; Peter O Donnell (Mamie & Colm) formerly of Mountcharles died in Melbourne Australia.
• ANNIVERSARIES: Brid Gallagher, Corrpoint; Bella Sweeney, Cloughwilly; Susie Gallagher, Main St & Crucknageeragh.
• CUTTING OF GRAVEYARDS: Will continue in the Lettermacaward graveyards through the summer months. Please cover your graves if you wish to do so.

General Parish Administration and Notices

• St Crona’s Church: Electrical rewiring continuing, church remains open.
• Fr. Peter: Has come to the end of his time in the parish and will continue Doctrinal studies in Rome.
• Accord couples and relationship counselling: See posters at back of Church.
• ADVANCE NOTICE to social enterprises using parish buildings: Now responsible for maintenance and insurance from September 29th.
• National Novena Knock: See posters in church for dates of speakers and times.