Glenties Parish Newsletter 15th October 2018

Masses for week ending 21st October 2018

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ON THURSDAY FOLLOWING 9.30AM MASS, ENDING WITH BENEDICTION AT 6PM.

CONFESSIONS ON SATURDAY MORNING FOLLOWING 11AM MASS.

A Meeting will be held in the Parochial House on Monday 15th October at 9pm to organise the Family Mass for Saturday 3rd November. If there are any individuals, parents, children or family groups who would like to help with readings, gifts etc., please contact Fr Gerard before the meeting or come along on the night. All are welcome to attend.

Easter 2019-The Irish Pilgrimage Trust are currently accepting applications for their pilgrimage to Lourdes from young people in the North West area (Donegal/Derry/Tyrone) with:

• A medical condition, physical disability, illness, learning disability, social or emotional need (aged 11-30 years)
• Ill children under the age of 11 years, accompanied by a parent or close relative

The Irish Pilgrimage Trust covers the cost of the young person selected to travel. If there is someone that you feel would be eligible and would benefit from a trip to Lourdes, and you need any further information or an application form please contact Mary on 00353877962047. The closing date for applications is 31st October.

Do you know someone who was killed or died due to a tunnel disaster or disease? To have their name on a Memorial that is to be erected in Dungloe contact Conal Francis Gallagher 0872303610.

The Glenties Ciorcal Cainte will have their first evening of conversation in Irish in Ali’s (Char-Bar) on Thursday 18th October at 7.30 pm. These evenings of conversation in Irish are intended for all levels, all creeds and all nationalities. You pay for your own tea or coffee. For further information please contact Ernan 086 44 81 269.

The Flu Vaccine for the 2018/2019 season is now available in the Primary Care Centre, Glenties. All those aged 65 or over, or those with chronic health issues etc are advised to get vaccinated. Please ring 074 9551330 and make an appointment with the Practice Nurse.

Winter Classes
Saturday 27th. October
Winter Pruning of Fruit Trees and soft fruit by Gareth Austin – 11.00-1.00 – €15.00

Starting Monday 5th November
Upholstery – 6 weeks – 7.30-9.30 – €50
Winter Gardening – 6 weeks – 11.00-1.00 – €50

Starting Wednesday 7th November
Découpage – 5 weeks- -10.00-12.30 – €50
Seasonal Floral Demonstrations – 6 weeks – 7.30-9.30 – €50

Starting Thursday 8th November
Dressmaking Course – 6 weeks – 7-9 – €50

To Book a place call Mary on 087/9695053

Fundraising Dance in Elliott’s Bar, Lettermacaward on 28th October 2018 in aid of Letterkenny and Galway University Hospital Oncology Units.

Cúrsa Sláinteachas Bia & HACCP ( Food Safety & HACCP course) in Rosses CDP, on 25th, 26th, 30th, & 31th October from 10.00am to 5.00pm. QQI Level 5 Certificate. Cost €20.00. Contact Bridget on 074 95 32712.

Farren School of Speech and Drama classes commencing Thursday 11th October 2018 in The Market Hall from 5.00-6.00pm for 4 – 12yr olds. Contact Anna 0877704155.

Carers Support Group Meeting in Highlands Hotel on Tuesday 16th October at 8pm. New Members Welcome.

Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh

SUNDAY MASS: *** 12 .15 p.m. ***

Sunday 14th October 12.15pm John Boyle R.I.P., Mully

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 700.00. Thank You

Notices for the Parish Newsletter must be submitted NO LATER THAN 1.00 P.M. WEDNESDAY to the Parochial House, 074 95 51117. Parish email Address: glentiesparish@gmail.com