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Church building

Teach Pobail Mhuire

Réalt na Mara Anagaire

An tAth Nigel Ó Gallchóir SP

Paróiste Anagaire logo

Domhnach na Trócaire Diaga

Divine Mercy Sunday

Divine Mercy image

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
Bríd Rodgers 087-6218327

Your Sunday gift to God and His Church last week was €2,180
Míle 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

Aifrinn na Seachtaine

Cuimhneacháin báis & bás le gairid: Cian Mulligan, Mill Rd., Dungloe. Barney McGinley, Annagry. Biddy Sonny Uí Dhónaill, Rann na Feirsde. Martin Gallagher, Rann na Feirsde. Owenie Mhaighreada MacGrianna, Rann na Feirsde. The Sweeney Family, Loch na gCapall.

The Holy Rosary is prayed in the chapel before Mass: every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday.
Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Friday 5pm -7pm
The Sacrament of Confession & Reconciliation is available after Mass by request
Easter Holy Water available from Easter Sunday at the back of the church

Annagry Graveyard Services 2026:
New Annagry Graveyard: Friday 24^th July @ 7.00pm.
Old Annagry Graveyard: Sunday 26^th July @ 2.00pm.

Áislann Rann na Feirste: Féach cad atá ar siúl againn i Rann na Feirste! Tionscadal geilleagair chiorclaigh agus ealaíon atá lonnaithe in Áislann Rann na Feirste. Beidh ár margadh míosúil (An tAonach Ciorcalach) ar an Satharn seo - 11.04.26. Tá déantóirí sópa, báicéirí, seodra álainn, plandaí, glasraí agus i bhfad níos mó againn. Is féidir le páistí a n-aghaidheanna a fháil péinteáilte. Is feidir le daoine bia te a bhlasú nó breathnú ar na hearraí lámhdhéanta.

National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock: Calling all Adorers' of the Blessed Sacrament in Raphoe Diocese. The National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday 19^th April the weekend after Divine Mercy. Bus leaving Gweedore at 6.00am. For further information and booking a seat contact Fiona: 087 657 8483. Further information on www.eucharisticadoration.ie

Recent Mary's Meals Church Gate Collection: Mary's Meals would like to sincerely thank everyone who generously donated at our recent church gate collection in Annagry. The amount collected was €435.16; this will provide a meal for 20 children each day for the entire school year. Thank you for your generosity.

Pope Leo's message for Divine Mercy Sunday, is a very practical invitation to embrace God's powerful love for us all.... "Jesus has this message for us: mercy. I think - and I say it with humility - that this is the Lord's most powerful message: mercy .... It is not easy to entrust oneself to God's mercy, because it is an abyss beyond our comprehension. But we must! "Oh Father, if you knew my life, you would not say that to me!" "Why, what have you done?" "Oh, I am a great sinner!" "All the better! Go to Jesus: he likes you to tell him these things!" He forgets, he has a very special capacity for forgetting. He forgets, he kisses you, he embraces you and he simply says to you: "Neither do I condemn you; go, and sin no more" (John 8:11). That is the only advice he gives you. After a month, if you are in the same situation .... Let us go back to the Lord. The Lord never tires of forgiving: never! It is we who tire of asking his forgiveness. Let us ask for the grace not to tire of asking forgiveness, because he never tires of forgiving. Let us ask for this grace" Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.

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Email
ardara@raphoediocese.ie
Telephone
074-9541135
087-4758009

Parochial House
Main Street
Ardara
County Donegal
F94 P5P1

Parish of Ardara
Church of the Holy Family

Very Rev. Aodhan Cannon PP 074 9541135 / 087 4758 009
Rev. Philip Daly, CC Kilclooney 074 95 45 114

Divine Mercy Sunday – Week beginning: 12th April 2026

Weekend Mass Times

Saturday Vigil Kilclooney 6.00pm Ardara 7.30pm
Sunday Kilclooney 9.30am Ardara 11.00am

Recent Death

Cian Mulligan, Dungloe

Months Mind

Gerard Gallagher, Drimaha & London
Eternal rest grant onto them, O Lord

Trocaire Boxes

If you haven't done so already, please return your Trocaire envelope.

Thank You

To all those who helped in any way with the Easter ceremonies and decorating the chapel. As always, it was much appreciated.

Sunday Brunch

The Ardara Show is having a fundraising breakfast/brunch in the Parish Centre next Sunday 19th April from 10.00am until 2.00pm. Suggested donation €10.00. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Watch

Found in chapel carpark. Contact Fr Aodhán.

Darkness into Light

Saturday 9 th May starting at 4.15am from the Dolmen Centre.

Sister Act- The Musical presented by the Comprehensive. Wednesday 15th – Saturday 18th April. Tickets available in Divers Newsagents.

Jesus with rays of light

Church Collection Envelopes

Week ending Sunday 5th April 2026
Parish Envelopes: €3074.00
Thank you for your generosity

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St Bridget's Church

2nd SUNDAY EASTER.

ST BRIDGET'S CHURCH
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

06.30pm SATURDAY 11TH APRIL.
MARY- MARGARET RODGERS
TOMMY MCCAFFERTY BREDAL
MORAN & MICHAEL ALLEN & ANNA
MORAN/ALLAN. MARY GALLAGHER.
PHILOMENA & MARY BRESLIN

11.00am. SUNDAY 12TH APRIL.
SHANE MCGROARY-1st ANNIV CHARLIE
MANGAN & DECEASED MANGAN
FAMILY. DECEASED GALLAGHER & Mc
GONIGLE & KELLY FAMILIES.

10.00am MONDAY 13TH APRIL.
MASS.

10.00am TUESDAY 14TH APRIL.
MASS.

WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL.
NO MASS

THURSDAY 16TH APRIL.
NO MASS.

FRIDAY 17TH APRIL.
NO MASS.

06.30pm SATURDAY 18TH APRIL.
SEAMUS MCGOVERN.
FELIX & NELLIE ROONEY.
BOBBY & JEAN MANNING.
DONAL, EAMON, PAT, TERESA
& CATHERINE MARTIN.

11.00am SUNDAY 19TH APRIL.
GERRY MCGEE.
MARY MCCAULEY.
KEVIN MCGLINCHEY- Months Mind.

WE PRAY FOR OUR DEAD,
We Pray for SHANE
McGROARY- 1st ANNIV, for all
our Dead, GEARD GALLAGHER

• Anniv Occurs and for all
  those whose Anniversaries
  occurs around this time.
  REST IN PEACE.

SIGNED MASS CARDS.
Signed Mass Cards / Bouquets will be
available now at the Sacristy and
Parochial House. Stipend €10.

MASS INTENTIONS;
From now on only three Anniversary
Masses will be offered on
Saturday & Sunday.
Please book your Masses early.

PARISH COLLECTIONS
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: BOFIIE2D
If electronic payments please
include your name and the
envelope number.
Collection - €1,993.01
Holy Land - €478.00

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Calling ALL ADORERS of the Blessed Sacrament in Raphoe Diocese !
National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday
19th April (weekend after Divine Mercy) Details on
www.eucharisticadoration.ie
Bus Itinerary on that Sunday:

• 6.00am: Gweedore (Derrybeg Church) Phone Fiona: 087 657 8483
• 7.00am: Letterkenny Cathedral. Phone Cáit: 086 307 4435
• 7.15am: Ballybofey Bus Stop. “
• 7.45am: Donegal Lidl Car Park. Phone Kathleen: 087 6579222
• 8.05am: Ballyshannon Roundabout “

BALLINTRA RACE COMMITTEE, are holding their AGM on
Friday 17th April at 8pm in St Brigid's Community Centre, Ballintra.
Everyone is welcome to attend.

FAMILY TRAINING IN DEMENTIA. Could you please share this
vital training opportunity. This training has been shown to be very
beneficial for any Family having a family member with Dementia/
brain injury. Please encourage anyone you think would benefit from
this training to attend. See poster in ADDITIONAL NEWS.

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED: Would you be willing to
provide companionship through a weekly friendly visit to an older
person seeking more social contact, just one hour per week? ALONE
is currently seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and ongoing
support are provided. To get involved, please sign up at: https://
alone.ie/volunteers/ For more information, please contact Collette
on 086 192 1505 or Collette.Ferguson@alone.ie Thank you very
much for your continued support—this makes a real difference in
helping older people stay connected in their communities.

ENDURING CERTIFICATE FORMS - REMINDER. Please
remember to return all completed forms to Fr Adrian in the Sacristy
or the Parochial House. Any Questions or help needed just ask.

PRAYER FOR 2ND SUNDAY- EASTER.
"On today, Divine Mercy Sunday, let us renew our commitment to
compassion, love, mercy and forgiveness in all our dealings with our
family, neighbours and particularly those who may have injured or
offended us in the past. We pray to the Lord".

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Church of St Joseph & St Conal, Bruckless

Church of St Joseph & St Conal, Bruckless
Fr Morty O'Shea Tel: 074 97 36007
E-mail: parishofficebruckless@gmail.com
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Saturday 11th / Sunday 12th April 2026 - Year A
Parish Newsletter available online at: - tiny.cc/PBNL

CONFESSIONS: Available any time on request.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY (Apr 12th): A Rossnowlagh service begins at 3pm.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Knock next Sunday 19th April Details on www.eucharisticadoration.ie
Bus at 7.45am: Donegal Lidl Car Park. Phone Kathleen O'Donnell: 087 657 9222 to book a seat on bus.

DATES FOR 2026
First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday 16th May at 12noon
Cemetery Sunday Blessing of Graves will take place on Sunday 9th August 2026 after 11:00am Mass

St Vincent DePaul: Confidential contact number 087 3426068

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

St Padre Pio Mass for healing followed by Blessings with Relics of St Padre Pio led by Br Kevin Kiernan, Br James Connolly and Br Anthony Kurian at Ards Friary on Friday 24th April at 7:00pm.

GRASS CUTTING will be commencing shortly in the graveyard. We would ask that all wreaths, ornaments, flowers and items of sentimental value be removed from the lawn section of our graveyard. This is to facilitate the cutting of grass safely without damage to these items and the equipment, and for the health and safety of the workers. Thank you. A bin is provided for waste material from graves.

THE EARTHQUAKE OF THE RESURRECTION Is Bishop Robert Barron's Easter Sunday homily at https://tiny.cc/BRBRES.

DISTRACTIONS in prayer is a common issue. Here's a related article. https://tiny.cc/DIP26. The article ends with "The only way to fail in prayer is to give up. So just keep going! And reach out for guidance if you could use a little help."

National Epilepsy Week 2026 takes place on 18th May - 25th May. For further information, please visit www.epilepsy.ie/content/national-epilepsy-week-2026-epilepsyweek.

Catechism Of The Catholic Church Pilgrimage To The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Knock Saturday 18th April 11am – 1pm. Celebrant of Holy Mass, Bishop John Keenan, Diocese of Paisley, Scotland. All welcome. See www.catechism.ie Further Details: Kate – catechismstudies.ie@gmail.com and Máirín 087 795 0325

Marys Meals If you have any old coins or notes that you wish to donate to Marys Meals they can be dropped off at Supervalu Car Park on Saturday 25th April, between 9.30 - 3pm. Otherwise collection can be arranged by contacting Eilis Conneely on 087 7060457.

ALONE is currently seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and ongoing support are provided. To get involved, please sign up at: https://alone.ie/volunteers/ For more information, please contact Collette on 086 192 1505 or Collette.Ferguson@alone.ie

Youth 2000 Prayer Meeting, Thursday 23rd of April, 8pm, Sacred Heart Church, Mountcharles. Young Adults 16-35 welcome. Prayer, Adoration and Fellowship. Our group leaders have completed Safeguarding Training and Garda Vetting. Youth 2000 is a Catholic youth organisation that organises lively faith festivals, retreats, prayer groups and other events for young people aged 16-35 across the island of Ireland.

CLG Naomh Ultan – Sponsor a Seat - Lifetime Sponsorship CLG Naomh Ultan are running a Sponsor a Seat fundraiser as the new stand at Páirc Naomh Ultan nears completion. Sponsor a seat for €100 and have your name - or a dedication in memory of a loved one, former player, or supporter - permanently recognised on a commemorative plaque at the grounds.
Support the future of our club and community. Visit naomhultan.com to take part. Limited-time initiative.

Trócaire: If you haven't already done so, please return your Trócaire donation as soon as possible for forwarding to this charity. Thank you.

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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Parish Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9.30am - 4.30pm/Friday 9.30am - 1pm
Phone: 074 - 9121021
Parish Email: office@steunanscathedral.ie
Website: www.steunanscathedral.ie Facebook icon St. Eunan's Cathedral
Live Web Streaming from the Cathedral ~ churchservices.tv/letterkenny

SUNDAY COLLECTION ~ 5th April - €8,518
DONATIONS ~ 3 x €10 and 2 x €5
TRÓCAIRE: €10,202
ST. PATRICK'S DAY COLLECTION FOR VOCATIONS ~ €175
HOLY THURSDAY COLLECTION ~ €820
HOLY LAND/HOLY PLACES COLLECTION ~ €3,540
PARISH EXPENDITURE ~ €1,679.87
Thank you for your gift to God and His Church
We deeply appreciate your continued Spiritual and Financial support.

To BOOK A BAPTISM please phone the Parochial House on 9121021. Please remember: Godparents: (1 male and 1 female over the age of 16).
BAPTISM PREPARATION ~ We have uploaded a number of videos under 'Featured Videos' for Parents, in Preparation for their child's Baptism on our website: www.steunanscathedral.ie

Job Vacancy - Community Employment: GENERAL OPERATIVE - Duties will include general caretaking duties indoor/outdoor. Grass cutting, weeding, edging, litter control and light maintenance and cleaning. For further information please contact, Letterkenny Together CES CLG on 0749120654 or email: cregan@letterkennytogether.ie

Donegal Diabetes Branch wish to THANK all those who donated to their recent Church Gate Collection at St. Eunan's Cathedral. The amount collected was €1,073. We deeply appreciate your support.

SAFE-GUARDING IN THE DIOCESE
If you have a concern about the welfare and safety of a child, please contact:
Designated Liaison Person: Margaret Northage on 086-2183011 or you can go directly to:
Tusla – Child & Family Agency: 0749102233
Gardai – National Protective Services Bureau: 01-6663430
In an emergency, please contact Letterkenny Garda Station: 0749167100
Support is also available from:
Towards Healing offer free counselling and other support services, appropriate to your needs, in a timely manner which are safe, respectful, and of the highest quality. The service is extended to family members impacted by clerical abuse.
Freephone: 1800303416 Email: info@towardshealing.ie

St. Eunan's Cathedral 125th Jubilee Year 2026 logo
ST. EUNAN'S CATHEDRAL
LETTERKENNY
NEWSLETTER
Sunday 12th April 2026
Divine Mercy Sunday

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Pope John Paul II gave to the Sunday after easter the name Divine Mercy Sunday, since on it culminates the novena of the Divine Mercy, based on the revelations made to Saint Faustina Kowalska. The Divine Mercy, a devotion with which many of us are familiar, directs our attention to the mystery of God's mercy. The image of the Divine Mercy shows the Risen Christ as he might have been experienced by the apostles on the ‘eighth day of the week', when Thomas was present, he who before had doubted. The Lord asks him to put his hands in his side and in the wounds of his hands that he might believe that he who had been truly crucified, had died and was buried was also truly standing before him. Blood and water had flown from the pierced side of Jesus, always understood by the Church to refer to Baptism and the Eucharist as the foundational sacraments of life in Christ. The Lord Jesus would breath the Spirit on the Apostles and command them to baptise all nations. As on the eighth day, they would gather to mark the Lord's resurrection, to be gathered with the community of believers and to be fed by word and sacrament. If we give the matter some reflection, we will realise that we would much rather encounter Christ risen without the wounds of the crucifixion, relieved in some way from the bounds of humanity with its weakness and imperfection and the danger of being made captive to the cruelties of others. But Christ appears with his wounds, transformed into healing wells of his love and mercy for us. We cannot encounter Christ truly, we cannot really know God except in how he chooses to revel his true nature to us, namely by wounds glistening with the light of the resurrection, by love which has truly given itself to the ultimate and is in turn life giving beyond our understanding. There is truly such a thing as mercy, as forgiveness, as healing and reconciliation. We are capable of resurrection. Even the body one day will rise from the dead. And so, much as it is hard to come to Christ with sin and weakness, with limitation and struggle, the heart revealed on the cross and the true wounds of the risen Christ are the only way by which we can really know God, and really know ourselves. It is the cross that opens the door of mercy; it is the wounds that allow the light of grace to shine through; it is the open side that becomes the font of new life.

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The Sisters of Merciful Jesus invite you to ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT AT THE HOUR OF MERCY 3 pm in St. Eunan's Cathedral this afternoon, Sunday 12th April (Feast of the Divine Mercy). Refreshments will follow in the Divine Mercy Centre.

Please RETURN TRÓCAIRE BOXES to the Sacristy or Parochial House as soon as possible. Please do not leave Trócaire Boxes with money sitting around the Cathedral, as your donation may not go to those which you intended it for!

The LETTERKENNY FOOD BANK is currently low in supplies. Donations of non-perishable food can be given directly to the Food Bank behind the Market Centre on the Market Square on Tuesday or Friday, or handed in at Simpsons, Glencar, the Community Centre and other participating outlets around town. To give cash donations, please use the Donate button on the Food Bank Facebook page.

A YOUNG AT HEART SOCIAL will be held on Tuesday 14th April at 8 pm in the Day Centre, Oliver Plunkett Road, hosted by the Flower Club, music by Danny Carlin.

The NSC are hosting a HEALING SERVICE on Tuesday 14th April from 7 pm to 8 pm in St. Matthew's Church, Dublin. It will be led by Fr. Pat Collins C.M. Can be viewed live on church services. https://www.churchservices.tv/ballyfermot Prayer Petitions by email to: info.newspringtime@gmail.com

LEARNING AND LIVING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH ~ Catechism of the Catholic Church ~ Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock will take place on Saturday 18th April. Morning talk, Celebrant of Holy Mass and Homilist: Bishop John Keenan (Diocese of Paisley, Scotland). Further enquiries: Máirín 087-7950325 or email: catechismstudies.ie@gmail.com - see Cathedral noticeboard for details. A bus is being organised from Letterkenny. Cost - €20. For booking please contact 086 2117948. Payment secures seat.

Calling ALL ADORERS of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Pius X Adoration Chapel! The NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK will take place on Sunday 19th April. A bus will leave the Cathedral Car Park at 7 am. Booking essential. To book, please phone Cáit on 086-3074435. Details on www.eucharisticadoration.ie

PRAY, HOPE AND DON'T WORRY ~ St. Padre Pio Mass for Healing and Blessing with Relics will take place at Ards Friary on Friday 24th April at 7 pm. Led by: Br. Kevin Kiernan, Br. James Connolly and Br. Anthony Kurian

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED: Would you be willing to provide companionship through a weekly friendly visit to an older person seeking more social contact - just one hour per week? ALONE is currently seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and ongoing support are provided. To get involved, please sign up at: https://alone.ie/volunteers/ For more information, please contact Collette on 086 1921505 or email: Collette.Ferguson@alone.ie

NATIONAL EPILEPSY WEEK: 18th May - 25th May. Please visit www.epilepsy.ie/content/national-epilepsy-week-2026-epilepsyweek.

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Religious icon depicting Jesus rising from the tomb with disciples

He is Risen, Alleluia

Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy
Fr. Martin Doohan P.P
Clondahorkey. (Dunfanaghy & Creeslough).
Tel: 074-91-36163 Mobile: 087-6132132
Fr. John Joe Duffy C.C. Creeslough
Tel: 074-91-38011 Mobile: 087-3143532
2nd Sunday of Easter – 12th April 2026

Masses for the Coming Week

The Candle of Remembrance for the coming week will be lit in loving memory of
Paddy Brogan
Rockhill

Stained glass image of the angel at the empty tomb
But the angel spoke and said to the women Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who was crucified + he is not here, for he has risen even as he said Alleluja Alleluja Alleluja

Prayers for our Dead
Jane Boyle, Faugher/Stranorlar; Bridget Griffin, Ballyness; Paddy Brogan, Rockhill; Tommy McFadden, Clonbara; Joe Bardon, Dublin.Andy Hanlon, Corcreggan Madge Carr, Creeslough

Eucharistic Adoration
Each Tuesday in our Lady's Oratory from 7.30pm – 8.45pm. Concludes with Rosary at 8.30pm. All welcome.

Confession
Confessions each Saturday from 5pm-5.40pm and before and after each Mass upon request.

Collection
Last week you gave €2,277 to the offertory collection. Thank you for your gift to God

The Sick & Housebound
The Sick & Housebound will be visited on Wednesday 15th April beginning at 12.00noon

EASTER SEASON

The disciples in today's Gospel must have been so excited to tell Thomas their news: 'We have seen the Lord'. Sometimes, when we try to share something of our faith experience with others, we can meet similar responses – doubting, cynicism – we can even be made fun of. The Risen Jesus bears the wounds of his suffering and even invites Thomas to touch them, to get in touch with the reality of his suffering. We might recall times when we have been overwhelmed by pain but looking back on those times we can see that they sometimes brought us to a different place, to new life. Perhaps today recall those times of 'wounded-ness' – and hear Jesus's 'Peace be with you', the promise that he is with you. The word 'Peace' (Shalom) is more than a wish for a good evening or peaceful day. It expresses the desire that the person receiving the blessing might be whole in body, mind and spirit. The Risen Jesus brings a peace that is life-giving. The disciples were locked away, afraid, closed off from the world. When Jesus is present with them, their hearts are opened again, they rejoice. The Risen Jesus in today's Gospel moves the disciples from total fear and despair to 'rejoicing'. The same Risen Jesus is active in all our lives and in the world around us.

'Life will always prevail, through all the layers of death in which we try to contain it.'
MARGARET SILF

Image of the empty tomb with three crosses in the background

Easter is God's Refusal that Anyone should be left for Dead

Prayers of the Angel
"My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love You! I ask pardon of You for all those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love You!"

"Most Holy Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I adore You profoundly, and I offer You the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifferences with which He Himself is offended. And, through the infinite merits of His most Sacred Heart, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of You the conversion of poor sinners."

Alleluja Alleluja Alleluja
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PARISH OF INVER Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th April 2026 ~ Divine Mercy Sunday~ Year A
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

RECENTLY DECEASED: Jim McHugh, Selacis and Philadelphia
ANNIVERSARIES AT THIS TIME: Patsy McDermott, Glencoagh, Mountcharles

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

CHURCH COLLECTIONS: Thank you for your support
Ardaghey: €769 Additional Student Priests €10 Holy Places €76 Trócaire €1113
Mountcharles: €1853.94 Holy Places €275 Trócaire €1198
Frosses: €1285 Holy Places €215 Trócaire €3020

SUPPORTING YOUR CHURCH Please consider making your contributions by online banking, standing order/direct debit when supporting your Church. Please include your name as the reference. Thank you for supporting your Church. Bank details for each Church as follows:
Frosses: Inver Parish Account IBAN: IE75 BOFI 9048 3556 8662 33
Frosses Development Fund Account: IBAN IE92 DTCU 9921 3010 1932 56 (Building Fund)
Ardaghey: St Nauls Ardaghey IBAN: IE79 BOFI 9048 3556 8661 61
Mountcharles: Mountcharles Church Account IBAN: IE08 BOFI 9048 3556 8660 81
Drimarone: Drimarone Church Account IBAN: IE22 BOFI 9048 3556 8662 17

Annual Cemetery Blessing 2026

PLENARY INDULGENCE
QUASQUICENTENNIAL [125TH ANNIVERSARY], CATHEDRAL OF SAINTS EUNAN & COLUMBA, LETTERKENNY
To mark the 125th Anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral of Saints Eunan and Columba, Letterkenny, the Holy See has granted a Plenary Indulgence under the usual conditions. It may be obtained as follows:
The Plenary Indulgence may be obtained under the usual conditions by any of the faithful who, rightly disposed, participate in the liturgical life of the Cathedral with the intention of gaining the Indulgence, beginning with the Mass of Chrism on Holy Thursday of this year and concluding with the feast of the Epiphany, 6th January 2027.
The same Indulgence may be obtained by the sick and others who, unable to leave their homes, participate spiritually in the same liturgical services by electronic means.
The Indulgence may be gained under the usual conditions by all who piously come on pilgrimage to the Cathedral in the aforementioned period with that purpose in mind.
The same Indulgence is extended to those who wish to obtain it by spending at least one hour in Eucharistic Adoration at the St. Pius X Chapel of Perpetual Adoration in the grounds of the Cathedral.
To obtain an indulgence, the usual conditions of detachment from all sin, Sacramental Confession, Holy Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the Pope must be met within 7 days.

NOTICES FOR NEWSLETTER: Notices of community/non-commercial nature are always welcome for our newsletter. Email inverparish@gmail.com, deadline 12noon on Thursday.

PAROCHIAL HOUSE TEL. No's: Frosses: 074 9736006 | Ardaghey 074 9736007
Killymard: 074 9721929 | Donegal Town: 074 9721026 | Killybegs: 074 9731013

THE ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: Frosses and Inver Area: CONFIDENTIAL NUMBER 087 7020601
Mountcharles and Drimarone Area: CONFIDENTIAL NUMBER 086 1690524

The Uganda Twinning Church Collection for SVP will take place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th, April at all Masses in Donegal. These funds are vital for us to support ongoing need in Uganda. Your support is much appreciated.

St Padre Pio Mass for healing followed by Blessings with Relics of St Padre Pio led by Br Kevin Kiernan, Br James Connolly and Br Anthony Kurian at Ards Friary on Friday 24th April at 7:00pm.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Knock –Sunday 19th April Details on www.eucharisticadoration.ie Bus at 7.45am: Donegal Lidl Car Park. Phone Kathleen: 087 657 9222 for enquiries or to book a seat.

Trócaire Collection If you haven't done so, please return any Trócaire donations as soon as possible for forwarding to this charity. Thank you.

Frosses Tractor Run: THIS Sunday 12th April – Registration from 11:30am in Frosses Hall. Entry €20 per tractor – tractors leave at 12:30pm. All registered participants entered into draw for Cash Prizes on the day. Refreshments served in Frosses Hall afterwards for all participants. Proceeds to Frosses Hall Development Fund, Donegal Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund and St Agnes Day Centre

Inver Rowing Club will be holding a meeting in Inver Community Centre on 16th April at 8:30 pm. Anyone interested in Rowing this season from beginner to professional rowers, all welcome.

Inver Community Centre Open Monday to Sunday Monday – Pilates by Physio Eireann 8pm–9pm. Tuesday – Active Age 11am to 2pm, Keep Fit Classes 6.30pm to 8.30pm Wednesday – Strong Her by Physio Eireann – 10am to 11am, Line Dancing – 8pm-10pm Thursday – Keep Fit Classes 6.30pm to 8.30pm Friday – Little Kickers 6pm to 7pm Saturday – Art Classes 11.30am to 4pm! Sunday – Darts Club for 12-18 yrs 5.30pm -8.30pm Please check the ICC Facebook page for up-to-date information: www.facebook.com/InverCommunityCentre Contact the Centre direct if you would like to book an event or if you have any questions. Mobile- 0873567931or Office- 074 9736166. Alternatively, you can email: invercommunitycentre@gmail.com

Donegal Town Family Resource Centre Family Training in Dementia. Are you caring for a family member, relative or friend who has a diagnosis of Dementia? This training is for you. Understand the different types of Dementia and stages, how the individual with Dementia feels and most importantly, how to communicate. Facilitator Gerry Farrell. Saturday 25th April 10am – 4pm. Donegal Town Family Resource Centre. This training is FREE. Booking essential. Contact Diane Donnelly on 0872770103.

Youth 2000 Prayer Meeting, Thursday 23rd of April, 8pm, Sacred Heart Church, Mountcharles. Young Adults 16-35 welcome. Prayer, Adoration and Fellowship. Our group leaders have completed Safeguarding Training and Garda Vetting.
Youth 2000 is a Catholic youth organisation that organises lively faith festivals, retreats, prayer groups and other events for young people aged 16-35 across the island of Ireland.

Community Employment We have a vacancy at St Nauls GAA club for a Caretaker/Maintenance person. This position is 19.5 hrs weekly/39 hrs per fortnight, hours are flexible, training courses are also available to participants while on the project. If you are unemployed and interested, Please contact Supervisor on 0877694024 or a St Nauls Committee member.

Naomh Naille GAA & LGFA Club SLOTTO. https://member.clubspot.app/club/st-nauls-gaa/fundraisers Lotto Results – Week 5th April There was no winner of this week's Lotto jackpot. Numbers drawn: [7] – [6] – [1] – [2] – [3] – [5] – [4] The Consolation Prize of €80 goes to Sandra Maguire — congratulations! Remember to purchase your ticket in Londis Mountcharles, Cassidy's of Inver or from our online platform through St Naul's Club App. Thank you for your continued support and best of luck next week! €10,840 in the Jackpot!
After an exciting Division 1 League win for Official Donegal GAA, attention now turns to the 1st Round of the Championship on Sunday, 26th April, where Donegal take on Official Down GAA
Our annual Naomh Naille GAA & LGFA Bord na nÓg “Guess the Score” competition is now up and running — and with the correct score, you could win €300. You can record your guess with any of our underage players and some local retail outlets for €3.00 each or 3 guesses for €5. With more than 1 correct guess of the Fulltime score, a draw will be made to determine the winner. Best of luck to the team — and get your guesses in!
We want to wish Senior Player Niamh Boyle & the Donegal Ladies Team best of luck in the Div 2 League final which takes place on Sat at 2pm in Clones.
Our U6 Academy will run every Saturday at 9.30am and we invite all boys & girls born in 2020/21 to attend. The academy has grown hugely and we would ask any parents who are available and can give one hour a week to help out. No experience needed! Please contact Enda 0862718285.

National Epilepsy Week 2026 takes place on 18th May - 25th May. For further information, please visit www.epilepsy.ie/content/national-epilepsy-week-2026-epilepsyweek.

We, at Mary's Meals, would like to thank you for your kindness and generosity. Our no-frills policy means we can feed a child for a full school year for €22, each meal costing eleven cent. We are presently feeding 3,060,011 children every day in places of education. Your contributions raised: Frosses €570.21. Mountcharles €515.70. Ardaghey €235.98. Drimarone €310.12.

Bluestack Centre Drimarone: The Donegal ETB are holding a Cafe Connect Workshop in the Bluestack Centre Drimarone on Wednesday 15th April from 11.00 to 1.00. Everyone welcome. The event is free of charge and refreshments will be served. Several tutors will be available at the workshop to answer any queries regarding mobile phones, how to use and install apps, how to use your phone safely, shopping online etc.
DLDC are funding the following course. Basic DIY Skills Workshop is coming to Bluestack Centre Drimarone on Monday 20th April from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Everyone welcome. The event is free of charge and refreshments will be served. Whether you're a complete beginner or just want to sharpen your skills, this hands-on workshop is your chance to take charge of the little fixes that make a big difference around the home. Join the Learn2DIY team.

ALONE is currently seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and ongoing support are provided. To get involved, please sign up at: https://alone.ie/volunteers/ For more information, please contact Collette on 086 192 1505 or Collette.Ferguson@alone.ie

Church Gate Collections
While we acknowledge the hard work done by these charities and the time and effort involved, so called “church gate” collections are entirely outside the jurisdiction and responsibility of the Parish of Inver.
Such collections are sanctioned by permit by An Garda Síochána as “street collections”. The permission of the Parish Priest is not required as they take place on public property.
This permit expressly forbids such collections from taking place on parish property. No aspect of such collections can take place on Church grounds. The grounds on the 4 churches are clearly marked by walls and pillars.
The Charities Act 2009 specifies that permitted collections must take place in a ‘public place’. A ‘public place’, is defined as ‘any place to which the public have access whether as of by right or by permission and whether subject to or free of charge’ but does not include a Church or building used for public worship or the grounds of a Church or of such building.
The Parish of Inver strongly encourages anyone with concerns or complaints about the organisation and conduct of so-called “Church Gate Collections” to contact An Garda Síochána.
A useful like can be found here: https://www.fssu.ie/app/uploads/2024/03/GardaPermitsGoodPractice_web.pdf

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POBAL CHRÍOST RÍ GORT A' CHOIRCE

An tAth. Donnchadh Ó Baoill
(086) 603 1749 / (074) 91 35214
tpcr1906@gmail.com

12ú Aibrean 2026
www.pobalchriostri.ie / www.mcn.live

AIFRINN NA SEACHTAINE

11.04 Satharn 11 rn.
Séamus Mhandy McGee, An Ardaí Bheag
11.04 Satharn 7 i.n.
Willie agus Gracie Boyce Cill Ulta
12.04 Domhnach 9 r.n.
Nora (Eoghan) Ferry, Doire Chonaire (C .Míosa)
12.04 Domhnach 11 r.n.
Teresa Boyle, Doire Chonaire
13.04 Luain 7 i.n.
14.04 Máirt 10 r.n.
15.04 Céadaoin 7 i.n.
16.04 Déardaoin 7 i.n.
17.04 Aoine 7 i.n.
Sarah, Ned, Patrick & Grace Terry, Mín Doire
18.04 Satharn 7 i.n.
Joe Ferry, An Ardaí Bheag/Londain
19.04 Domhnach 9 r.n.
Eddie Rua Ó Canainn & a bhean chéile Anne, An Ardaí Bheag
19.04 Domhnach 11 r.n.
Josie Ó Fríl, Cill Ulta

BÁS LE GAIRID

Pól Ó Donnachadh, Machaire Rabhartaigh
Josie Doohan, Fanaboy

CUIMHNEACHÁIN BÁIS

Nora Nic Grianna An Ardaí Bheag

THE IRISH CATHOLIC

• Ar fáil ag cúl Theach a' Phobail achan tseachtain.
• Cuir €3.00 sa bhocsa bhán - tá siad ardaithe i bpraghas.

AN PAIDRÍN/BEANNACHT NA NAOMHSHACRAIMINTE

Dé Domhnaigh 7.00 i.n.

CUMANN N. UINSIONN DE PÓL – larrataisí ar chuidiú chuig:

087 1965933.

DÁTAÍ DON DIALANN

25.04.26 - Cóineartú
23.05.26 - An Chéad Chomaoineach

CRUINNIÚ AIRGID

Tógadh €1,370 an tseachtain s'chuaigh thart. Buíochas don phobal.

AN DARA DOMHNACH DEN CHÁISC A

AN CHÉAD LÉACHT

Sliocht as Gníomhartha na nAspal. 2:42-47.
Mhair na bráithre seasmhach i dteagasc na n-Aspal, i gcumann an bhriseadh aráin agus in urnaithe.
Bhí mórán iontas agus míorúiltí á ndéanamh fosta ag na hAspail i larúsailéim agus bhí eagla mhór ar an uile dhuine. An méid a chreid, bhíodh siad i bhfochair a chéile agus bhíodh gach uile ní i gcomhar acu. Dhíoladh siad a maoin, agus a gcuid den saol, agus rannadh siad ar gach duine de réir mar a bhíodh sé i riachtanas. Ag fanacht gach lá ar aon toil amháin sa teampall agus ag briseadh aráin ó theach go teach chaitheadh siad a gcuid bia faoi áthas agus faoi shimplíocht chroí, ag moladh Dé agus meas an phobail orthu. Mhéadaigh an Tiarna i gceann a chéile gach lá an méid a bhí le slánú.
Briathar an Tiarna. FR. Buíochas do Dhia.

FREAGRA AN TSAILM

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

AN DARA LÉACHT

Sliocht as céad litir Naomh Peadar. 1:3-9.
Moladh le Dia, Athair ár dTiarna Íosa Críost. Is dá mhórthrócaire a athghineadh sinne trí aiséirí Íosa Críost ó mhairbh, ionas go mbeadh muinín beo againn as an oidhreacht atá buan gan smál agus atá á taisceadh ar neamh daoibhse; atá faoi choinirce Dé na bhfeart fríd an gcreideamh, go dtí go bhfoilseofar i ndeireadh aimsire an slánú atá i ndán daoibh. Is cúis lúcháire agaibh é sin; siúd is go bhfuil oraibh cruatain éagsúla a fhulaingt ar feadh tréimhse bige, ionas go dtástalfar fírinneacht bhur gcreidimh - is luachmhaire an creideamh sin ná ór so-chaite ainneoin a thástála le tine - agus is é a bheidh ina údar molta agus glóire agus onóra agaibh an lá a thaispeánfar Íosa Críost. Thug sibh grá dósan cé nach bhfaca sibh é. Ní fheiceann sibh anois féin é, ach creideann sibh ann, le hardáthas dolabhartha. Gheobhaidh sibh slánú bhur n-anamacha mar thoradh ar bhur gcreideamh.
Briathar an Tiarna. FR. Buíochas do Dhia.

ALLELUIA

ALLELUIA

"Dé bhrí go bhfaca tú mé, a Thomáis, chreid tú." a deir an Tiarna.
"Is méanar dóibh seo nach bhfaca agus a chreid.” Alleluia!

SOISCÉAL

Sliocht as an Soiscéal naofa de réir Naomh Eoin. 20:19-31.
Tráthnóna an lae sin, an chéad lá den tseachtain, nuair a bhí na doirse druidte ar an áit a raibh na

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deisceabail, le heagla roimh na Giúdaigh, tháinig Íosa chucu, sheas sé ina measc agus dúirt leo: “Síocháin daoibh!” Nuair a bhí an focal sin ráite thaispeáin sé daofa a lámha agus a thaobh. Bhí lúcháir ar na deisceabail nuair a chonaic siad an Tiarna. Labhair Íosa leo arís agus dúirt: “Mar a chuir an tAthair mise uaidh, táimse do bhur gcur-sa.” Nuair a bhí sin ráite aige, shéid sé a anáil orthu agus dúirt: “Glacaigí an Spiorad Naomh. Na daoine a maithfidh sibh a bpeacaí dóibh, beidh siad maite dóibh; na daoine a gcoinneoidh sibh a bpeacai, beidh a bpeacaí coinnithe.”Ní raibh Tomás, duine den dáréag, ar a dtugtaí Didimus, ina gcuideachta nuair a tháinig Íosa. D’inis na deisceabail eile dó: “Chonaic muid an Tiarna.” Ach dúirt seisean leo: “Muna bhfeice mé lorg na dtáirní ina lámha agus muna gcuirim mo mhéar isteach san áit a ndeachaigh na táirní, agus mo lámh isteach ina thaobh, ní chreidfidh mé.” Ocht lá ina dhiadh sin bhí na deisceabail sa teach arís, agus Tomás leo. Bhí na doirse druidte, ach tháinig Íosa, sheas sé ina measc agus dúirt: “Síocháin daoibh!” Ansin dúirt sé le Tomás: “Sín amach do mhéar agus seo duit mo lámha; cuir amach do lámh agus cuir isteach i mo thaobh í; ná bí michreidmheach, ach creidmheach.” D’fhreagair Tomás: “Mo Thiarna agus mo Dhia.” Dúirt Íosa leis: “De bhrí go bhfaca tú mé, a Thomáis, chreid tú. Is beannaithe iad sin nach bhfaca agus a chreid.” Is iomaí sin comhartha eile a rinne Íosa i láthair a dheisceabal nach bhfuil scríofa sa leabhar seo. Ach tá an méid seo scríofa ionas go gcreide sibh gurbh é Íosa an Críost, Mac Dé, agus trí bhur gcreideamh go mbeadh beatha agaibh ina ainm.
Soiscéal an Tiarna. FR. Moladh duit, a Chríost.

CUARTAÍOCHT BHAILE
Dhéanfaidh an tAth. Donnchadh cuairt a thabhairt ar na seandaoine agus na daoine tinne, trathnóna Dé Luain, Dé Céadaoine agus Déardaoin seo chugainn:

ADHRADH NA NAOMHSHACRAIMINTE - Dé Máirt 10.30 r.n - 7.00 i.n.
PAIDRÍN (CHAPLET) THRÓCAIRE DÉ - Dé Máirt 7.00 i.n.
PAIDRÍN NA NAOMHSHACRAIMINTE Dé Domhnaigh 7.00 i.n.

FÓGRAÍ DON NUACHTLITIR Duine ar bith ar mhaith leo fógra a chur sa nuachtlitir, thig leo a bhfógra a chur chuig tpcr1906@gmail.com roimh an cúig a chlog Dé Céadaoine.

Rúndiamhair an Chreidimh
Gach uair a ithimid an t-arán seo
agus a ólaimid an chailís seo,
fógraímid do bhás, a Thiarna, nó go dtaga tú.

HALLA NA PARÓISTE
Jeighbheáil le James Luan 8.00-9.30i.n. Tosaitheoirí 8.00-8.30i.n.
Ranganna Comhaltas (Ceol uirlise traidisiúnta) Luan 5.00-8.00i.n.
Bollaí(bowls)Dé Domhnaigh & Dé Máirt 7-12
Traenáil Circuits Luan agus Céadaoin 6.30 i.n.- 7.30 i.n.
Slimming World Déardaoin 7.30 r.n. - 9.00 r.n.
Banna Ceoil Déardaoin 6.30 i.n. -8.30

CLEACHTADH DON CHÓR
Beidh cleachtadh ann oíche Luan 13ú Aibrean don Chóineartú.

Oilithreacht Cairde Mhuire Lourdes. 2026
24ú Meitheamh ar feadh 5 oíche €995 Óstan Padoue, as B.A.C. Treoraí Spioradaltá An Sagart Pádraig Ó Baoighill. Eolas ó Bheirní 087 935 3953

TACAÍOCHT / COMHAIRLEOIREACHT Má tá tacaíocht de dhíth ort féin nó ar dhuine ineacht ar d'eolas maidir le cosaint pháistí nó le mí-úsáid pháistí i gcás dhuine de lucht oibre na hEaglaise téigh i dteagmháil leis an Phearsa Chúraim Thréadaigh - (OLP) Seirbhís Cosaint Pháistí Ráth Bhoth. Margaret Northage 086 2183011
MÁITHREACHA BREITHE Tá eolas agus tacaíocht ar fáil do mháithreacha a raibh a bpáistí uchtaithe (adopted) ar www.birthinfo.ie ná ag TUSLA ar +353 818 445 500.
TACAÍOCHT AR FÁIL An bhfuil tú ag iompar clainne agus ar mhaith leat tacaíocht? Thig linn measúnaithe toirchis, scrúdú toirchis, ultrafhuaime a chur ar fail ná tacaíocht a thabhairt i ndiaidh ginmhilleadh. Tuilleadh eolais: (089) 246 9599
Narcotics Anonymous 087 4045030 / 00447810172991
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) 087 6273596
AL ANON 018732699. info@al-anon-ireland.or

CLÉIRIGH
Dé Sathairn 11/04 @ 7.00: Brídann Ní Ghallchóir
Dé Domhnaigh 12/04 @ 9.00: Iarla, Naoise agus Paddy Ó Ceallaigh
Dé Domhnaigh 12/04 @ 11.00: Jenna Nic Fhionnlaoich

Dé Sathairn 18/04 @ 7.00: Brídann Ní Ghallchóir
Dé Domhnaigh 19/04 @ 9.00:
Dé Domhnaigh 19/04 @ 11.00: Lucia, Marianna, Patrick Ryder & Elena Nic Aoidh

LÉITHEOIRÍ - Aibrean
Dé Sathairn @ 7 i.n. Conor Ó Gallchóir
Dé Domhnaigh @ 9 r.n. Noel Ó Gallchóir
Dé Domhnaigh @ 11 r.n. Seán B Ó Gallchóir
MINISTRÍ EOCAIRISTEACHA - Aibrean
Dé Sathairn @ 7 i.n. Caitlín Ní Ghallchóir & Rita Nic Gabhann
Dé Domhnaigh @ 9 r.n. Nóirín Nic Gearailt & Mícheál Mac Géidigh
Dé Domhnaigh @ 11 r.n. Annette Nic Póil & Sineád Nic Fhionnlaoich

IONAD POBAIL MHACHAIRE RABHARTAIGH
Dé Luain
Dé Luain: Glígíní (Grúpa Tuismitheorí & Tachráin) 10-11.30 r.n.
Dé Céadaoine: Mná Phort Mhaise 10-12 r.n
Déardaoin: Aeróbaice Chathaoir 11-12 i.n. Aeróbaic Chéime 12-12.30
Cardaí 7.30 i.n.€5
Bhain Odhran Forde, Dixon’s €112
ar an 50/50, comhghairdeachas. Tarraingt achan Déardaoin @7.00 i.n. Tuilleadh eolais ar Facebook ná ar 074 9135556/083 07692

Cainte staire
Beidh caint ar sheanchas agus scéalta faoi Naimhh Dubhthach agus Oileán Dúiche a thabhairt ag Micheál Ó Domhnaill, Deardaoin 16 Aibreán 7.30 Óstán Loch Altan. A eagrú ag Coiste Comóradh Choláiste Uladh.

BUÍON CHEOIL (SÓISEAR)
Lotto: Níor imigh an póta óir! Comhghairdeachas le John Cannon a bhain €100. B’iad 5-10-14-15-18-19 na huimhreacha. Póta óir anois: €3,300

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Church of the Irish Martyrs
Fr Ciaran Harkin P.P./Fr Dominic Thoomkuzhy C.C.
Ballyraine, Letterkenny. 074 91 27600; irishmartyrschurch@gmail.com
Newsletter 12th April 2026

MASS TIMES

WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to the families of Pádraig Cafferkey, Joan McTeague, Mary Doherty & Eileen Melly who died recently. May they rest in peace.

READERS for 18/19 April: 6.30pm; Michael Shiel & Catherine Cannon. 9.30am; Fiona Creagh & Geraldine Casey. 11.30am; Niamh Mulhern & Joan Gallagher.

CONFESSIONS will be available from 12noon - 1pm and after the 6.30pm Mass on Saturday each week.

LETTERKENNY FOOD BANK is currently low in supplies. Donations of non-perishable food can be given directly to the Food Bank behind the Market Centre on the Market Square on Tuesday or Friday, or handed in at Simpsons, Glencar, the Community Centre and other participating outlets around town. To give cash donations, please use the Donate button on the Food Bank Facebook page.

ENCOUNTER WEEKEND DONEGAL, Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. 6.00pm - 10.30pm Friday 5th June. 9.00am - 10.30pm. Saturday 6th June. Expect to experience the presence of God through the celebration of the Sacraments, Spirit-led worship, inspiring talks, healing service, and fellowship. Come and be refreshed and empowered by the Holy Spirit and learn from the Saints how to live the lifestyle God intended you to live. Keynote Speakers: Patrick Reis: co-founder and Executive Director of Encounter Ministries USA & Fr. Patrick Gonyeau who serves with the U.S. Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in Ohio. For more information, email donegal@encounterschool.org. Bookings at https://encounterschoolofministrydoneg.regfox.com/encounter-conference-donegal

A DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING TRAINING SESSION will take place on Wed 22nd April, in the Pastoral Centre, Letterkenny at 7.00pm, for anyone interested in attending.

NATIONAL EPILEPSY WEEK 2026 takes place on 18th May - 25th May. For further information, visit www.epilepsy.ie/content/national-epilepsy-week-2026-epilepsyweek.

HEALING SERVICE, Tuesday 14th April, 7pm to 8pm. St. Matthews Church led by Fr. Pat Collins C.M. It can be viewed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/ballyfermot. Prayer Petitions by email to: info.newspringtime@gmail.com

A YOUNG AT HEART SOCIAL will be held on Tuesday 14th April at 8pm in the Day Centre, Oliver Plunkett Road. Hosts are the Flower Club. Music by Danny Carlin.

CALLING ALL ADORERS of the Blessed Sacrament in Raphoe Diocese. National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock, Sunday 19th April. Details on www.eucharisticadoration.ie. Ring Fiona for W. Donegal at 0876578483; Cait (Letterkenny Area), 086 3074435; Kathleen (S. Donegal), 087 6579222 to book a seat on the bus.

LETTERKENNY TIDY TOWNS are launching their 41st Cleaner Community Campaign and Action Plan on Wednesday 15th of April at 10.30am at An Grianan Theatre. We will be officially starting our Tidy Towns Campaign for 2026 and laying out our plans for the year. If you have an interest in your town and Tidy Towns, please come along.

CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Sat 18th April. Enquiries: Máirín 0877950325 or Kate at catechismstudies.ie@gmail.com. Bus from Letterkenny Cost: €20. To book a seat on the bus, contact 086 211 7948.

ALONE urgently need volunteers in our area. Would you be willing to provide company through a friendly visit to an older person seeking more social contact, just one hour per week? Full training and ongoing support provided. For more information, contact Collette on 086 192 1505. Collette.Ferguson@alone.ie. Sign up at: https://alone.ie/volunteers/

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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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2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER
12.04.2026 'Divine Mercy Sunday'

KILBARRON PARISH BALLYSHANNON logo

Fr. Rory Brady P.P. Tel: 089 4519740
Parish Office 98 51295
Parish Email: parishofkilbarron@gmail.com
Live Streaming: www.churchservices.tv
Website: www.kilbarron.org
Facebook page: Kilbarron RC Parish

12/17

We Pray for the Dead
Died Recently
Annie McNamee, Market Street
Una Healy, Templeogue, Co. Dublin (Sister of Fr. Dermot Burke, The Abbey)

Month's Mind
Gerry Cleary, Ernedale Heights

First Anniversary
John Browne, Assaroe View

Eternal Rest Grant unto Them O Lord

Adoration of BI Sacrament
in St. Barron's Oratory
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

Padre Pio Prayer Group
This Friday 17th April at the 9.30am Mass
Rosary before Mass as usual and blessing with Relic afterwards

Tea Morning
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

Your Contribution to the Parish
Sunday 5th April: €2,757
Seminarians Education (March 17th): €973.50
Many thanks for your continued support

Divine Mercy Sunday
The message of The Divine Mercy is simple; It is that God loves us - all of us.
And, He wants us to recognise that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy.
The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC:
A - Ask for His Mercy.
God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world.
B - Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us.
C - Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that all the graces of His mercy can only be received by our trust. The more we open the door of our hearts and lives to Him with trust, the more we can receive.

Sacrament of Baptism
Next Baptisms
Sunday 19th April at 12 noon
Saturday 2nd May at 4.30pm
Anyone wishing to register is asked to contact the parish office on 071 98 51295

St. Padre Pio Mass and Blessing
At Ards Friary on Friday, 24th April at 7pm.
Mass for Healing followed by Blessing with relics of St. Padre Pio. Led by Br. Kevin Kiernan, Br. James Connolly and Br. Antony Kurian.

Franciscan Friary
Rossnowlagh
Divine Mercy Sunday
Mass will be celebrated this Sunday, April 12th at 3pm. Confessions before & after Mass. All welcome!

Healing Service
Next Healing Service is Sunday, May 3rd starting with Rosary at 2.45, followed by Mass/Anointing at 3pm. Confessions before & after Mass. All welcome.

Eucharistic Adoration
Calling all Raphoe Diocese's Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament! National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock, Sunday 19th April. Bus from Donegal Town Lidl car park (7.45am) & at Ballyshannon roundabout (8.05am) Call Kathleen on 087 6579222 to book your seat. A great variety of activities including: St. Carlo Acutis Retreat for Teens, Guided Adoration, Confessions, Anointing of the Sick, Keynote Address - The Heart of Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Benediction, Rosary Procession. eucharisticadoration.ie

Thought for the Day
In whatever state a soul may be, it ought to pray. A soul which is pure and beautiful must pray, or else it will lose its beauty; a soul which is striving after this purity must pray, or else it will never attain it; a soul which is newly converted must pray, or else it will fall again; a sinful soul, plunged in sins, must pray so that it might rise again. There is no soul which is not bound to pray, for every single grace comes to the soul through prayer. - St. Faustina Kowalska (Diary, 146)

Catechism of The Catholic Church
Pilgrimage to The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock - Saturday, 18th April 2026
Morning talk, Celebrant of Holy Mass & Homilist - Bishop John Keenan (Diocese of Paisley, Scotland). See Church Notice Board for details of Pilgrimage. For further enquiries please contact Máirín 087 7950325

Join Accord
Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG are currently recruiting volunteers to train as Marriage Preparation Programme Facilitators to support couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. Marriage preparation programmes are fun & interactive and very popular with couples. Working as part of an enthusiastic, friendly and experienced team, facilitators typically provide four marriage preparation programmes per annum. Each team works from Accord centres which are located in every diocese around the country. Successful applicants will receive free professional training during seven in person workshops at selected venues and will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes in your local area. Closing date for receipt of application forms to be included in this year's selections is Friday, 29th May. Contact Aisling via email marriagepreparation@accord.ie or call on 01 505 3112 to find out more information.

Abbey Mill Wheel
Mill Wheel Café is now open for the season for teas & coffees every Sunday from 12 to 5pm. All welcome!

'Voices in Spring'
Bel Canto Spring Concert
Bel Canto and friends (Bundoran Community Choir, Laura McCaffrey, with Ivan Shvets and Claire McCaffrey) in the Abbey Arts Centre, Ballyshannon on Thursday, 7th May at 8pm. Admission is €17. Booking online from www.abbeycentre.ie or buy direct from the Abbey Centre. Raffle in aid of local charities on the night.

Caregivers Wanted
Dovida Donegal are hiring caregivers to join their team. Competitive pay, Flexible hours, Free & subsidised training, Mileage allowance, 24 hr support, Great career opportunities. For more or to apply contact the office on 074 91 13050 or denise.mulrine@dovida.ie

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St Carthas Church, Kilcar
Fr Willie Peoples P.P
074 9738007 / 087 7449461 stcarthaschurch@gmail.com
Sunday 12th April 2026
Live Streaming: www.mcn.live

St Carthas Church, Kilcar

Mass Times

Parish Collection - € 1991
Trocaire - € 1340

Jesus with rays of light and a banner saying "JESUS I TRUST IN YOU"

• Work is currently being carried out on the outside of the Church as we have significant dampness inside & out. Efforts are being made to improve this problem.
• Could I invite people to attend Eucharistic Adoration in the prayer room on Thursday’s from 10.30am – 2.30pm. This is a good time to give part of our day to Christ.
• I would like to invite more parishioners to join the Choir & participate as readers & eucharistic ministers. Thank you.

St Peregrine
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.

We Remember:
Recently Deceased –
Laurence McNelis, Straleel & Dungloe

Anniversaries –
Agnes Cannon, Carrick Road

Suaimhneas Síoraí

ALONE Volunteers Urgently Needed
Would you be willing to provide companionship through a weekly friendly visit to an older person seeking more social contact, just one hour per week? ALONE is currently seeking volunteers in your area. Full training & ongoing support are provided.
To get involved, please sign up at: https://alone.ie/volunteers/
For more info, please contact Collette on 086 1921505 or Collette.Ferguson@alone.ie

Mary’s Meals
If you have any old coins or notes that you wish to donate to Mary’s Meals they can be dropped off at the Aislann Centre Cark Park on Saturday 18th April, between 9.30-11.30am. Otherwise collection can be arranged by contacting Eilis Conneely on 087 7060457

Áislann Chill Chartha
We are taking names for our Irish classes. This class is conversational & will run for 6 weeks. The next car-boot/country market is 2nd May from 1-4pm. Tables €20. Contact reception to book. Concerts upcoming at the Áislann Chill Chartha: Frankie Gavin & Catherine McHugh, Friday 24th April, Sean Keane Friday 26th June & The Seeger Sessions, Wednesday 29th July. All tickets available at reception for info call 074 9738376

Scéim Fostaíochta Pobail / Community Employment Scheme
Tá folúntais ar an Scéim fá láthair i nGleann agus Cill Chartha.
There are vacancies on the CE Scheme in Glencolmcille and Kilcar
For more info, contact James 087 6788188

Confessions will be heard after all Masses during the week

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St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, Killybegs
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)

Church illustration

Easter Thanks from Fr. Colm
During Holy Week, we celebrated the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, entrusting Kevin Mc Clafferty to the eternal love of the Risen Christ on Easter Sunday.
On Easter Sunday Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to lay down their weapons, to drop the desire to dominate others and to choose dialogue over force. He had warned on Palm Sunday that God rejects the prayers of those who wage war. We pray during this Easter Season that the shadows of human conflict will give way to the light of the Risen Christ, whose first word was 'Peace'.
We are grateful to everyone who attended, helped with and participated in the liturgies of Lent & Holy Week, calling us to renew our faith in God's love for us and in God's faith in us: Palm Sunday, Tuesday's Service of Reconciliation, the Lord's Supper on Thursday, the simplicity and starkness of the Good Friday liturgies, and the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Masses, as darkness gives way to light, proclaiming the power of love in overcoming the powers of darkness, even the power of death itself.
Christ is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Resurrection image
Thanks to the Ministers of the Word & Eucharist, collectors, altar servers, gift bearers, cross bearer and all who helped with the decoration of the church, especially the Easter Garden team.
Thanks to Bríd Murphy for the wonderful outdoor Easter Garden. James Gavigan looked after the palms and the Easter Light with his usual gracefulness. Special thanks to the Parish Senior Choir who excelled, making a huge effort throughout Lent, culminating in the excellence of Holy Week. Our thanks to musicians Maeve McGowan, Miriam Curran, Iuliia Vakhlamova and Frank Urquhart. Special thanks to Ann O'Donnell who coordinated the Choir and so many other tasks.
The First Communion children and others took part so enthusiastically in their celebrations on Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday and Good Friday. The Junior Choir, under Ann's direction with Mai Hegarty, accompanied by Sara and Janet greatly enhancing their celebrations, with Lauren Hegarty, Kate Oria Johnston and Colin Boyle doing solo parts. Sincere thanks to the Parents' First Communion Group for their help with the practices, celebrations and the imaginative Lent & Easter displays. The Liturgy of the Word for Children every fortnight continues to go from strength to strength under the wise guidance of Stephanie McHugh, Tracey Meehan & Emma O'Keeney.
Thanks to Maureen Cunningham who looks after the candles throughout he year. Ann O'Donnell, Parish Secretary, coordinated everything without fear or fuss, while Patricia O'Boyle, sacristan, attended to many tasks in her own quiet way, even when not present! Thanks to Johnny Paul for all his help.
We appreciate the ongoing dedication of those who open and close the Church morning and evening and to all the money counters for their dedication to their weekly mission. Thanks to Killybegs Community Project for looking after the grounds and the interior of the church. Thanks to Fr John Gallagher, Fr Charlie Byrne & Fr Charlie Deeney for all their help.
May the Love of the Risen Christ continue to sow seeds of hope, peace and joy. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Entrance Hymn: Seek Ye First
Seek ye first the Kingdom of God,
and his righteousness,
And all these things shall be added unto you:
allelu, alleluia
Chorus: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, allelu, alleluia
Ask and it shall be given unto you,
seek and ye shall find;
knock and it shall be opened unto you: allelu, alleluia
We do not live by bread alone but by ev'ry word
that comes forth from the mouth of God:
allelu, alleluia
(Chorus)

Entrance Hymn: This is the Day
This is the day (x2), that the Lord has made (x2)
We will rejoice (x2) and be glad in it (x2)
This is the day that the Lord has made,
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the day (x2), that the Lord has made.
This is the day (x2), when he rose again (x2)
We will rejoice (x2) and be glad in it (x2)
This is the day, when he rose again
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the day (x2), when he rose again.

Sunday 12th April 2026: Second Sunday of Easter: Divine Mercy Sunday Year A
Weekday Readings:
Masses will be relayed on the webcamera: go to killybegsparish.com for a link to Online Services or mcn.live

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday 11am to 7pm

Pray for: Kevin McClafferty, Largy, whose funeral took place on Easter Sunday; Phil O'Neill, whose funeral took place in Johnstown Bridge, Co Kildare, on Friday (mother of Anne Conaghan).
Pray for: Bridget Doherty, Cecelia McLaughlin, Baby john Kelly, Packie Meehan. Suaimhneas Síoraí.

Summertime Church opens 8am, closes 8pm (or after Mass).

Pilgrimage to Knock of National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage: Sunday 19th April.
Details on www.eucharisticadoration.ie Tel: Kathleen O'Donnell 087 6579222 for seat on bus.

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Thank you to everyone who contributed so generously to our fundraising day at Supervalu recently.

Vacancies at Killybegs Employment Project Ltd
2 x Maintenance Workers - Killybegs
1 x Maintenance Worker - Dunkineely
1 x Tourism Information Officer - Killybegs
Eligibility requirements have to be satisfied.
For more info visit: jobsireland.ie,
Tel: 074 9731666, email: kepltd2@outlook.ie
or call to the Project Office in the Foresters Hall.

St. Vincent de Paul/Ugandan Appeal
Special collection will be on 18/19th April.

Mary's Meals If you have any old coins or notes that you wish to donate, they can be dropped off at Supervalu Car Park Sat 25th April, 9.30- 3pm.
Otherwise collection can be arranged by contacting Eilis Conneely 087 7060457.

Parish Choir Practice Monday 7.15pm

Liturgy of the Word for Children
Sunday 19th April 11am.
Sunday 10th May 11am.
Children illustration

Raphoe Safeguarding Services are holding an Information & Training Session in the Parish Office, Killybegs, Wednesday 29th April 7pm for anyone involved in parish ministry with children.
Please text Ann to confirm attendance 0876735139

Áislann Chill Chartha 0749738376
Irish Conversational classes for 6 weeks.
Car-Boot/Country Market 2nd May 1 - 4pm
Tables €20
Concert Frankie Gavin & Cathrine McHugh, Friday 24th April 8pm €25

ALONE Volunteers Urgently Needed: Would you be willing to provide companionship through a weekly friendly visit to an older person seeking more social contact, just one hour per week?
ALONE is currently seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and ongoing support are provided. To get involved, please sign up at: https://alone.ie/volunteers/
For more information, please contact Collette on 086 192 1505 or Collette.Ferguson@alone.ie

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St Carthas Church, Kilcar
Fr Willie Peoples P.P
074 9738007 / 087 7449461 stcarthaschurch@gmail.com
Sunday 12th April 2026
Live Streaming: www.mcn.live

St Carthas Church, Kilcar

Mass Times

Parish Collection - € 1991
Trocaire - € 1340

JESUS I TRUST IN YOU

• Work is currently being carried out on the outside of the Church as we have significant dampness inside & out. Efforts are being made to improve this problem.
• Could I invite people to attend Eucharistic Adoration in the prayer room on Thursday’s from 10.30am – 2.30pm. This is a good time to give part of our day to Christ.
• I would like to invite more parishioners to join the Choir & participate as readers & eucharistic ministers. Thank you.

St Peregrine
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.

We Remember:
Recently Deceased –
Laurence McNelis, Straleel & Dungloe

Anniversaries –
Agnes Cannon, Carrick Road

Suaimhneas Síoraí

ALONE Volunteers Urgently Needed
Would you be willing to provide companionship through a weekly friendly visit to an older person seeking more social contact, just one hour per week? ALONE is currently seeking volunteers in your area. Full training & ongoing support are provided.
To get involved, please sign up at: https://alone.ie/volunteers/
For more info, please contact Collette on 086 1921505 or Collette.Ferguson@alone.ie

Mary’s Meals
If you have any old coins or notes that you wish to donate to Mary’s Meals they can be dropped off at the Aislann Centre Cark Park on Saturday 18th April, between 9.30-11.30am. Otherwise collection can be arranged by contacting Eilis Conneely on 087 7060457

Áislann Chill Chartha
We are taking names for our Irish classes. This class is conversational & will run for 6 weeks. The next car-boot/country market is 2nd May from 1-4pm. Tables €20. Contact reception to book. Concerts upcoming at the Áislann Chill Chartha: Frankie Gavin & Catherine McHugh, Friday 24th April, Sean Keane Friday 26th June & The Seeger Sessions, Wednesday 29th July. All tickets available at reception for info call 074 9738376

Scéim Fostaíochta Pobail / Community Employment Scheme
Tá folúntais ar an Scéim fá láthair i nGleann agus Cill Chartha.
There are vacancies on the CE Scheme in Glencolmcille and Kilcar
For more info, contact James 087 6788188

Confessions will be heard after all Masses during the week

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Kincasslagh Parish Newsletter, 12th April, 2026

Tel: 074 954 2006 - 086 2300 620 - Email: frpatward@gmail.com - Facebook icon Kincasslagh Parish - Web: www.kincasslagh.ie - SVP 087 050 7895

St. Mary's Church, Kincasslagh

St. Columba's Church, Burtonport

Recent

Packie McCole, Keadue Road, who was buried on Wednesday
Neil O'Donnell, Dan Doney, Belcruit Mountain who was buried on Friday

Anniversaries

Veronica Campbelton, Edinburgh & Arranmore
James Ward Glasnevin & Arranmore
Francie O'Donnell Meenbanad &
Neil Gallagher Lr. Crickamore
Mary Winnie Boyle, Upper Belcruit

Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet after Mass in St. Columba's after weekday Masses except Eucharistic

Adoration in St. Columba's on Monday after 10 am Mass for an hour, & in St. Mary's on Wednesday 11-12 noon.

Money Matters

Recent St. Marys Lodgements
17^th March, Vocations €975:
22^nd March, €840:
29^th March, €1185:
6^th April, €620

Recent St. Columba's Lodgements
15^th March, €855:
17^th March, Vocations €760:
22^nd March, €605:
29^th March, €855:
5^th April, €1575:
Trocaire: €801

Parish Baptisms

Acres Church on the 1^st & 3^rd Saturdays of the month & in Kincasslagh Church on the 2^nd & 4^th Saturdays at 2 pm, or 4pm if there is a wedding.

Sean Sweeney and Odhrán Boyle

are delighted to have been chosen by Rosses Community School to travel to Lourdes on a pilgrimage with the Raphoe Diocese from 25th–29th May 2026, representing their local parish. As part of their preparations for this special journey, they will be hosting a church gate collection on the weekend of 11th–12th April at St Mary's Church, Kincasslagh, and St Columba's Church, Acres. Any support would be greatly appreciated as they take part in this meaningful and memorable experience.

Two young men standing in front of a house

Divine Mercy hour

is at 3pm on Sunday 12^th April with a holy hour in St. Columba's Church.

Féach cad atá ar siúl againn i Rann na Feirste! Tionscadal geilleagair chiorclaigh agus ealaíon atá lonnaithe in Áislann Rann na Feirste.

Beidh ár margadh míosúil (An tAonach Ciorcalach) ar an Satharn seo - 11.04.26. Tá déantóirí sópa, báicéirí, seodra álainn, plandaí, glasraí agus i bhfad níos mó againn. Is féidir le páistí a n-aghaidheanna a fháil péinteáilte. Is feidir le daoine bia te a bhlasú nó breathnú ar na hearraí lámhdhéanta.

Volunteers Urgently Needed:

Would you be willing to provide companionship through a weekly friendly visit to an older person seeking more social contact, just one hour per week? ALONE is currently seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and ongoing support are provided. To get involved, please sign up at: https://alone.ie/volunteers/ For more information, please contact Collette on 086 192 1505 or Collette.Ferguson@alone.ie

Keadue Rovers Bingo Results – 03/04/2026

Winners of the €100 House Jackpots:
Game 6: Anne O'Donnell, Upper Keadue
Game 12: Annabel Gaffney, Dublin
No winner of the two Snowballs! Current Snowball prizes: €8,000, €800 (on 57 numbers)
Next chance to win: Friday 17/04/2026
The next 50/50 draw will also take place on Friday 17/04/2026.

Keadue Rovers 100+ Club – March 2026 Draw!

1st (€1,000): Martina Cafferty, Meenmore
2nd (€500): James Boyle, Keadue
3rd (€400): Aideen Gillen, Dungloe
4th (€300): James & Anne O'Donnell, Keadue
5th (€200): Oliver Ward, Dungloe
6th (€100): Eoin Redmond, Dungloe
7th (€100): Brian McGonagle, Belcruit
8th (€100): Stevie O'Donnell, Meenmore
9th (€100): James McDevitt, Annagry
10th (€100): Brian McSorley, Keadue
11th (€100): Michael Gillespie, Braade
12th (€100): Daniel Gilligan, Burtonport

Recent Match Results: Sunday 05/04

Seniors: Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division. Donegal Town 1 Keadue Rovers 1 Aidan McHugh

BURTONPORT COMMUNITY CENTRE

CROCHET is on Wednesday mornings 11am-1pm.
BADMINTON Adults Monday @ 7pm
ROSSES VIP CHINA TEA PARTY takes place in St. Columba's Community Centre on the 19th April 2026 commencing at 3pm. This year the VIP group will be dividing the takings between themselves and the local Darkness Into Light committee.
Looking forward to seeing you on the 19th.

NEW BEGINNINGS COMMUNITY SHOP

After our €1 sale the shop is now re-stocked with lovely Spring clothing and accessories.
Open Monday-Thursday 9am -1.30pm.

Welcome

Family with baby
The Community welcomes with great joy the baptism of Moya Kate Shevlin with her proud parents Owen & Niamh.

The Doubting Thomas
"My Lord and my God!"
Jesus appeared to Thomas and said,
"Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and place it in my side.
Stop doubting and believe!" John 20:29)

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Templecrone Parish Logo

TEMPLECRONE PARISH

DUNGLOE-MEENACROSS-LEITIR-DOOCHARY
Fr. Johnny Moore P.P (074) 95 21008
Fr Johnny Moore Mob (087) 935 5510
Email: office@templecroneparish.ie

Administrator & Director of Music: Lisa Philbin (087) 123 9354
Newsletter: Maureen Mc Cahill (087) 673 7821
Dungloe Community Hospital Parish Co-Ordinator: Bernadette Brennan (086) 195 6418
ST. CRONA'S CHURCH, CHAPEL ROAD, DUNGLOE, CO.DONEGAL, F94 W2P2

Second Sunday of Easter.

PARISH NOTICES:

DONATIONS: You may wish to contribute to the Parish by setting up a standing order.
Our bank details as follows:
AIB, Main Street, Dungloe
Account: Parish of Templecrone
BIC: AIBKIE2D
IBAN: IE27 AIBK 9373 3925 7690 14

St Vincent de Paul Local Branch
Tel: 086 038 9322

To view Masses & Liturgies online please go to our Church Services website:
www.churchservices.tv/dungloe
Tel: 01 607 7150

ST.CRONA'S DUNGLOE

ST.PATRICK'S MEENACROSS

ST.BRIDGET'S LEITIR

SAT 18^th APRIL.

ST.CONAL'S DOOCHARY

SUNDAY COLLECTION: €4,592. Many thanks
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE – 12 NOON THURSDAY
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 10.30am – 8pm @ St Crona's

RECENTLY DEAD:
Cian Mulligan, Mill Rd.

ANNIVERSARIES:
Patrick Hugh & Packie Glackin, Maghery
Kate Gallagher, St Crones Terrace.

ADVANCE NOTICE BLESSING OF THE GRAVEYARDS
in Dungloe and Maghery Sunday 19^th July 2026
in Leitir & Cille Bhride Saturday 1^st August 2026

PLEASE NOTE that Masses can only be booked via the Mass booking form, available from the Sacristy in all of our Churches or the Parochial House.

HOUSE BOUND VISITS This Monday Hills & the Town

CAIRDE MHUIRE PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2026. 24 -29 June (5 nights). Costas €995 ag taisteal ó Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath. Treoraí Spioradálta; An Sagart Pádraig Ó Baoighill. Tuilleadh eolais ; Bernie Mhic Giolla Bhríde @0879353953

WHY SUNDAY MATTERS:
The Mass is not just a ritual; it is the source and summit of our faith. It is where we encounter Christ in His living presence, and it is through the Eucharist that we are strengthened to live as true disciples. Attending Mass on Sundays is not just an obligation; it is a profound privilege and a chance to experience God's love in a deeply personal way. As we come to this sacred celebration let us do so with hearts full of gratitude for the precious gift of Christ's presence among us.
(ICBC 2025).

Jesus with rays of light

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

HOW TO RECITE THE CHAPLET

You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.
(Repeat three times)
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!
Our Father...
Hail Mary....
The Apostles' Creed....
Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (10)
Repeat for the remaining decades
Saying the "Eternal Father" on the "Our Father" bead and then 10 "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion" on the following "Hail Mary" beads.
Conclude with
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (repeat 3 times)
Amen.

Hands holding a host