Glenties Parish Newsletter 1st May 2018

Masses for week commencing 30th April to 6th May

Confessions: Immediately after Saturday 11 a.m. Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 9.30am Mass every Thursday followed by Benediction at 6pm.

A “Loop System” has now been installed in the Main Church and the Day Church to assist the hard of hearing using hearing aid devices.

A SUM OF MONEY HAS BEEN FOUND IN THE CHURCH. PLEASE CONTACT FR GERARD OR THE PAROCHIAL HOUSE.

BISHOP ALAN MC GUCKIAN SJ will be offering Mass at 9.00pm on Monday 30th of April, 2018. Before Mass there will be a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament from 8.00pm until 9.00pm. The Bishop plans to walk and pray with Pilgrims from St. Columba’s Church, Termon to Doon Well leaving at 10.30pm and arriving at the Well for the Rosary at 12.00 Midnight.

LOUGH DERG 2018: Season opens for One Day Retreats on Saturday 5th May. Retreats continue on May 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 20, 22, 26, 27 & 28. Advance booking is essential. Tel +353 (0) 71 9861518 or email info@loughderg.org (Three Day Pilgrimage begins 1st June.)

ROAD CLOSURE: The N56 at the Mullanieran Bridge, Mill Road, will be closed from
8pm on Thursday 3rd May to 6am on Friday 4th May. Local diversions will be in place.

A PRO LIFE DVD explaining the process of Abortion in the Community Centre on Sunday 29th at 7.30pm. Speakers on Abortion will be present to answer any questions. Please support.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: SATURDAY 12TH MAY AT 11AM
The Annual Party for the First Holy Communion Children, their families and guests, will be held in the Community Centre after Mass. Refreshments will be served for everyone attending. All donations would be greatly appreciated to help cover costs.

**PLEASE NOTE NEW ROTA**
READERS FOR MAY
Saturday 7.30 p.m.
Barbara Boyle

Sunday 11.00 a.m.
Brian mcdevitt

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR MAY
Saturday 7.30 p.m.
Bríd McLoone
Martin Doherty
Bridgeen Gallagher
Seamus Bonner

Sunday 11.00 a.m.
Kieran Kennedy
Bríd Gavigan
Jean Campbell
Muriel Hegarty

ALTAR SOCIETY FOR MAY TEAM A

COLLECTORS FOR MAY
Saturday 7.30 p.m.
Conan Mc Hugh
Martin Breslin
Connie Doherty

Sunday 11.00 a.m.
Micheal O’Haire
James Griffin
James mchugh
Patrick Gallagher

A huge thank you to all who gave so generously to the NAOMH CONAILL LADIES collections on 14th/15th April 2018, the total amount collected was €503.29

TABLE QUIZ Friday 4th May in The Glen Tavern ” Dinnys” at 9pm. In Aid of Scoil Náisiúnta Eadan Fhionn Fhraoich. Tables of 4. Everyone Welcome

PRAYER IN THE PARK – Four Public Rosaries for Faith & Life will be held in Letterkenny Town Park (beside Letterkenny Hospital) for the first four Wednesdays of May @8pm starting Wednesday May 2nd. All welcome

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 2,060.00. Thank You

Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh

SUNDAY MASS:  ***   12 .15 p.m.   ***

Friday 4th May – 6pm – Mary & Paddy McDermott,  Edeninfagh
Sunday 6th May – 12.15pm – John Ward, Taobh a Loch – Month’s Mind

Last   week’s  OFFERTORY   COLLECTION  amounted  to  € 255.00.  Thank You

Notices for the Parish Newsletter must be submitted no later than 1:00 p.m. Wednesday to Dympna, Parochial House, 074 95 51117. Parish email Address : glentiesparish@gmail.com