| Monday 20th January |
No Mass |
| Tuesday 21st January |
9.30am |
| Wednesday 22nd January |
7.30pm |
| Thursday 23rd January |
9.30am
Adoration after Mass with Benediction at 6pm |
| Friday 24th January |
7.30pm Bridget & Michael Herron R.I.P. (Letterilly) |
| Saturday 25th January |
11.00am Mae Kennedy R.I.P. 1st Anniversary & her husband Frankie and Carmel & P.J. R.I.P. (Kilraine)
7.30pm Peggy Campbell R.I.P. 1st Anniversary (Meenahalla) |
| Sunday 26th January |
11.00am Tony McCormack R.I.P. (Kilraine) |
Confessions will follow 11am mass on Saturday morning
Confirmation: Sunday 2nd February At 11am
First Holy Communion: Saturday 16th May At 11am
First Confessions: Thursday 26th March At 7pm
There will be an opportunity for the Sacrament of Confession, in preparation for Confirmation Day, for all the young people and their families on Tuesday 21st January at 7.00pm.
Graveyard Works: It is intended to begin work on some new paths in the Graveyard in the next number of weeks (weather permitting). While this work is in progress, we would ask all visitors to the graveyard to take care around the work area. Thank you.
Naomh Conaill, in partnership with the Ireland Lights Up Initiative, Operation Transformation and Get Ireland Walking, are hosting a weekly community walking group at the Comp track, during the broadcast of Operation Transformation from 7.15 to 8pm. So get your walking shoes on and come and join us under the floodlights!
Forbairt Eachla CTR, Baile na Finne / Fintown 0870517597:
Grúpa Ban / Women’s group: Cruinniú le grúpa a thosnú / meeting to set up a women’s group in Fintown. Déardaoin / Thursday 23/1/2020 @ 7.30pm in Forbairt Eachla office. The women decide the preferred meeting nights, the events planned, the frequency of meeting etc. Caitlín Ní Bhroin, Forbairt Eachla development officer will facilitate the initial meetings. A women’s group is a positive method of socialising for all women over the age of 18 and from all areas surrounding Fintown as well as Fintown. Friendship, support and enjoyment are just some of the benefits of a women’s group.
Grúpa tuismitheoirí & tachrán / parent & toddler group: Gach Céadaoin / Each Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30. €2 an páiste. Fáilte roimh theaghlaigh nua gach seachtain / new families always welcome.
Table Quiz in aid of St Connell’s Museum on Saturday 25th January at 8.30pm in St Connell’s Museum. Tea and refreshments served. €20 per team of 4.
Glenties Community Centre Amalgamated Ltd CE scheme have vacancies for Horticultural/Maintenance worker, C.E criteria applies. To apply for any of the above please e-mail glentiescommunitycentre@gmail.com for more information. C.E workers can avail of training to upskill while on CE scheme. Anyone wishing to book the Market Hall may call to the office Monday to Friday 10am – 2pm 074 9557880.
Bingo Tuesday 21st January 2020, Jackpot €7500 on 45 numbers or less.
A few spaces left for Basic Computers: Internet and e-mail Part-time course starting 27th January 2020. FREE OF CHARGE – 10 weeks (Monday 10-12 noon), Certified at QQI Level 2. Contact Dolores on 086 1740677 or 074 9180871 for more information.
Bowls Mondays at 8 o’clock.
Fiddle Classes Wednesdays 3.15pm – 6.30pm
Irish Dancing Classes Wednesdays 3.15pm Tai Chi Wednesday 8pm – 9.30pm
Parent & Toddler Group Fridays from 10.30am – 12.30pm
In view of the great demand for Anniversary Masses, pluri-intentional Mass will be offered at 7.30pm on each Saturday evening (Vigil Mass of the Sunday) commencing on Saturday 22nd February. A pluri-intentional Mass, as allowed by the Church, is a Mass offered for more than one person or intention, that is to say, the Mass will not be offered for only one intention but for as many as requested, including Months Mind and First Anniversary Masses. For those who have already booked Masses on Saturday evening at 7.30pm, these will be left unaffected unless families contact me to say that they are happy to allow this Mass to be shared. Offerings given for this Mass will be added to the parish funds. It is also hoped that should more than one Baptism take place on a given day (normally a Saturday) that these infants/individuals would normally be conferred with the Sacrament within the one ceremony. Sincerely, Fr Gerard
Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to €2,010.00. Thank You
Sunday Mass 12.15pm
Sunday 19th January 12.15pm Owen & Margaret McGlynn, Leackleagh
Last Week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION Amounted to € 340.00. 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
| Monday 9th December |
7.30pm Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virigin Mary |
| Tuesday 10th December |
9.30am Gerry Boyle R.I.P. 5th Anniversary (Stranaglough) |
| Wednesday 11th December |
7.30pm |
| Thursday 12th December |
9.30am |
| Friday 13th December |
7.30pm Baby Mia Rose McDyre R.I.P. 4th Anniversary (Glen Road) |
| Saturday 14th December |
11.00am
3.00pm Tony Boyle R.I.P. Months Mind also remembering Margaret & John Boyle R.I.P., Dan O’Donnell R.I.P. & John & Mary O’Kane R.I.P. (115 Ard Patrick) 7.30pm Jim Breslin R.I.P. (Buncrobog) |
| Sunday 15th December |
11.00am Barney mcdyre R.I.P. (Mullantyboyle) |
Confessions will follow 11am mass on Saturday morning
With 8th December falling on a Sunday, the Mass of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary takes place on Monday 9th December at 7.30pm
Visitation of the sick & elderly will take place this week as follows : –
Tuesday 10th: Ard Connell, Main Street, Tullyard Road, Dr McCloskey Crescent, Stranaglough, Meenalargan, Altar, Ard Patrick.
Wednesday 11th: Stonepark, Mill Road, Derries, Kilraine, Drimnacrosh, Tullyhoniver, Narin Road, Loughcrillan Road, Letterilly, Maas, Mulnamina, Gortnsillagh, Drimnasillagh, Buncrobog.
Let’s get ready to receive Christ afresh into our hearts and homes this Christmas. With this in mind, the following are the local dates and times for the Sacrament of Confession:
Monday 16th December at 7.00pm Fintown
Tuesday 17th December at 8.00pm Ardara
Thursday 19th December at 8.00pm Glenties
Sunday 22nd December after 12.15pm Mass Edeninfagh
2020 Church Envelopes are now ready to distribute. Please contact Fr Gerard or the Parochial House to arrange collection.
Carol Services in the Church:
St Columbas Comprehensive School: Tuesday 10th December at 2.30pm
Scoil Mhuire: Thursday 12th at 7pm
Ceol le Chéile Choir Sunday 15th at 6pm
Annual Carol Service and Craft Fair in Halla Cholm Cille, Fintown Thursday 12th December at 7pm
The Donegal Choir of ages “ Ceol Le Cheile”, will perform their festive concert in St Connell’s Church Glenties on Sunday 15th December at 6pm. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Community Centre.
Glenties Community Centre Amalgamated Ltd CE scheme have vacancies for Horticultural/Maintenance worker, C.E criteria applies. To apply for the above please e-mail glentiescommunitycentre@gmail.com. C.E workers can avail of training to upskill while on CE scheme.
Bingo Tuesday 10th Dec Jackpot €7,100 on 45 numbers or less.
A sincere thank you from the Glenties Youth Club to everyone who contributed to our Church Gate Collection last weekend. A total of €595.60 was collected. It is greatly appreciated, Thank you.
As Christmas approaches, the giving and receiving of gifts will be a major part of our activities. Let’s remember those for whom the bare essentials will be a struggle this Christmas. With this in mind, it is hoped that the parish might play its part by helping the We Care Letterkenny Food Bank (last year we provided toys to be distributed to children). The We Care Letterkenny Food Bank is an intervention service to help families/individuals in crisis. We intend to collect NON PERISHABLE Foods (No tins of beans) and to deliver these to the food bank by 12th December. These goods can be left in the Sacristy or at the Parochial House. See Facebook – “We Care Lk Food Bank”.
Saint Vincent De Paul Society annual Christmas Church Gate Collection on the14th/15th December. We really appreciate your donations at this time of year. If you need help please call 087 6050041. If you would like to make a donation please use the numbers below:
Account Name: SVP Glenties
IBAN: IE55BOFI90489429477259
BIC: BOFIIED2XXX
Account No.: 29477259
Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1976.00. Thank You.
Sunday Mass 12.15pm
Sunday 8th December Dominic McCauley R.I.P., Clonmel & Meenaleenhan
Sunday 15th December Joe Coyle R.I.P., Teangavan
Last Week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION Amounted to € 260.00. 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
| Monday 25th November |
No Mass |
| Tuesday 26th November |
9.30am Madge & Phil Gallagher R.I.P. (Station Road) |
| Wednesday 27th November |
No Mass |
| Thursday 28th November |
9.30am
Mass will be followed by Adoration with Benediction at 6pm |
| Friday 29th November |
7.30pm John McLoone R.I.P. 2nd Anniversary (Mill Road) |
| Saturday 30th November |
10.00am John Molloy R.I.P. 50th Anniversary and Joan Molloy R.I.P. (Dublin, Tullyhoniver) also Frances Molloy Bell R.I.P. (Wicklow)
11.00am Bridget Sweeney R.I.P. Months Mind (Letterilly) 7.30pm Colm Melly R.I.P. 1st Anniversary (Stone Park Apartments) |
| Sunday 1st December |
11.00am Vincent Campbell R.I.P. 1st Anniversary (Meenahalla) |
Confessions will follow 11am mass on Saturday morning
Readers for December
Saturday 7.30pm: Anne O’Donnell
Sunday 11am: Brian McDevitt
Eucharistic Ministers for December
Saturday 7.30pm: David Brennan, Irene Breslin, Margaret Byrne, Patsy Gallagher
Sunday 11am: Mary Gavigan, Brigid Kee, Margaret Kennedy, Anne Doherty
Collectors for December
Saturday 7.30pm: Gerry Byrne, Patrick O’Donnell, John Hegarty
Sunday 11am: Rosemary Dewhirst, Bernie Quinn, John Roarty
Altar Society for December Team B
Last week’s offertory collection amounted to € 1,575.00. Thank you
The Annual Glenties Parish Social has been changed to Sunday 8th December in the Highlands Hotel commencing at 3.00 with Mass. All our Senior Citizens are invited to attend. We are also appealing to the Public for any Donations towards the running costs of this important Celebration.
Church Gate Collection this weekend in aid of the Glenties National School Gym. Weekend 23rd and 24th. Please help us to keep it open.
Glenties Family Mass Choir are holding a cake sale on Saturday 30th November both before and after the Family Mass. Doors open in the Market Hall at 7.00pm. Your support would be very much appreciated. Come for a free cuppa and buy some goodies!! Next Family Mass on Saturday 30th November at 7.30pm.
A fully guided pilgrimage has been booked to the Holy Land for an 8 night stay from October 26th 2020 to November 3rd 2020. The first 4 nights will be based in Bethlehem and the second 4 nights in Nazareth. The Spiritual Director is Fr Robert McNamara (Galway) and the Group Leader is Anne McDwyer (Glenties). The cost is €1535 which includes flights, transfers,accommodation,the cost of the guide plus breakfast and evening meals. A €200 deposit secures a place and the rest can be paid in instalments. For more information please contact Marian Pilgrimages 01 878 8159 or Anne 087 7530132 annemcdwyer@gmail.com.
CLG Naomh Conaill will hold their AGM on Friday 6th December at 8pm in the Market Hall and all members are encouraged to attend. Nomination & motion forms are available in the following locations, The Co-op Glenties, The Post office Glenties, Glenties Service Station & St Colmcille’s Church Fintown. Please ensure anyone receiving a Nomination is willing to undertake the role. Closing date for Nominations & motions will be 5pm Friday 29th November. As per Club constitution, only nominations received by this date will be considered for election.
As Christmas approaches, the giving and receiving of gifts will be a major part of our activities. Let’s remember those for whom the bare essentials will be a struggle this Christmas. With this in mind, it is hoped that the parish might play its part by helping the We Care Letterkenny Food Bank (last year we provided toys to be distributed to children). The We Care Letterkenny Food Bank is an intervention service to help families/individuals in crisis. We intend to collect NON PERISHABLE Foods (No tins of beans) and to deliver these to the food bank by 12th December. These goods can be left in the Sacristy or at the Parochial House. See Facebook – “We Care Lk Food Bank”.
Glenties Community Centre Amalgamated Ltd CE scheme have vacancies for Horticultural/Maintenance worker, C.E criteria applies. To apply for the above please e-mail glentiescommunitycentre@gmail.com. C.E workers can avail of training to upskill while on CE scheme.
The Edeninfagh CE Scheme has two positions vacant for a General Operative to work on the Church grounds and graveyards in Glenties. If you are interested and are eligible for a scheme, please contact 074-9557981, 087-7736247 or email a.mhicfhionnlaoigh@udaras.ie
Sunday Mass 12.15pm
Sunday 24th November Rose & Henry Kirke R.I.P., Glasgow & Edeninfagh
Sunday 1st December Kitty Quinn R.I.P., Cnoc Leitreach
There will be a meeting in Edeninfagh Hall on Monday 25th November at 7.30pm, Failte Roimh achan nduine.
Collector for December :Breidín Gallagher
Last week’s offertory collection amounted to € 350.00. 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
| Monday 18th November |
No Mass |
| Tuesday 19th November |
9.30am |
| Wednesday 20th November |
7.30pm Kathleen O’Donnell (10th Anniversary) and her husband Paddy R.I.P. (Ard Connell) |
| Thursday 21st November |
9.30am
Mass will be followed by Adoration with Benediction at 6pm |
| Friday 22nd November |
7.30pm John Earley R.I.P. 10th Anniversary (Mullinard) |
| Saturday 23rd November |
11.00am Denis McDermott R.I.P. (Paisley, Scotland)
7.30pm Annie & Danny O’Dwyer R.I.P. (Ard McGill) |
| Sunday 24thNovember |
11.00am Neilly O’Donnell R.I.P. (Meenadinna) |
Confessions will follow 11am Mass On Saturday morning
An evening of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adult Training will be held in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Ardara on Monday 18th November from 7.00 – 8.30pm. Anyone involved in any way in parish ministry is encouraged and welcome to attend, whether this is for the first time or a necessary refresher course. Please let the Parochial House or Fr Gerard know if you intend to be present.
The Annual Glenties Parish Social will take place on Sunday 1st December in the Highlands Hotel commencing at 3.00 with Mass. All our Senior Citizens are invited to attend. We are also appealing to the Public for any Donations towards the running costs of this important Celebration.
On behalf of the Holy Cross Group Bethleham, a huge thank you to everyone for your support last weekend. A total of €6,960 was raised from sales of religious goods. Afif has left some leaflets at the back of the Church if anyone wants to contact him.
Glenties Christmas Market, Highlands Hotel on Sunday 24th November from 11 am until 5 pm. With up to 35 exhibitors you are sure to find the ideal gifts for Christmas. A large selection of gifts from local businesses and crafts with a warm Christmas atmosphere. Come out and support our local businesses and crafts and keep our community alive.
Santa Run for Scoil Mhuire November 24th (Registration from 11am at National School). Refreshments will be served & prizes to be won! Everyone welcome.
The Next Family Mass with be on Saturday 30th November at 7.30pm. There will be a Family Mass meeting on Monday 18th November at 9.30pm in the Parochial House.
Glenties Day Centre AGM will take place on Monday 18th November at 7pm in the Day Centre.
Anam Cara Donegal the organisation that supports bereaved parents are holding a Parent Support event on Tuesday 19th November at 6:50pm, Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town.
CLG Naomh Conaill will hold their AGM on Friday 6th December at 8pm in the Market Hall and all members are encouraged to attend. Nomination & motion forms are available in the following locations, The Co-op Glenties, The Post office Glenties, Glenties Service Station & St Colmcille’s Church Fintown. Please ensure anyone receiving a Nomination is willing to undertake the role. Closing date for Nominations & motions will be 5pm Friday 29th November. As per Club constitution only nominations received by this date will be considered for election.
Glenties Community Centre Amalgamated Ltd CE scheme have vacancies for Horticultural/Maintenance worker, C.E criteria applies. To apply for the above please e-mail glentiescommunitycentre@gmail.com. C.E workers can avail of training to upskill while on the CE scheme.
Bingo Tuesday – Jackpot €6,800 45 numbers or less.
The Edeninfagh CE Scheme has two positions vacant for a General Operative to work on the Church grounds and graveyards in Glenties. If you are interested and are eligible for a scheme, please contact 074-9557981, 087-7736247 or email a.mhicfhionnlaoigh@udaras.ie
Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1,875.00. Thank You
Sunday Mass 12.15pm
Sunday 17th November Patrick & Bridie Mulhern R.I.P., Lugnagillew
Sunday 24th November Rose & Henry Kirke R.I.P., Glasgow & Edeninfagh
Last Week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION Amounted to € 300.00. Thank You.
The recent collection taken up for the ISPCC amounted to €50. 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
It is with regret that Glenties Playground Committee has taken the decision to close the Playground.
It is unfortunate that our efforts to get Donegal County Council to honour their obligation to put the Playground under their authority has been unsuccessful to date. This is unacceptable and left us with no choice but to close it especially in the light of other playgrounds being funded for maintenance and insurance in this electoral area.
At this point, we ask that all parents and guardians make representations to their local representatives to rectify this situation as soon as possible.
There was no winner of this weeks Gaa lotto, The numbers drawn out were 01-07-11-20 and the 2x€50 went to Maryann Molloy, Sheskinnatinny and Martin Mc Taggart, Sommy Portnoo . Next weeks Jackpot is €3,000
Naomh Conaill club 200 draw took place on Tuesday the 1st October and the winners were as follows €500 Mia Rodgers,Stonepark, 5x€100 Pj Campbell, Ard Patrick, Gerry Byrne Ard Patrick,Anthony Thompson Jnr Ard Mc Gill, John Block Molloy Mully, Claire Keeney Stonepark. Congratulations to all the winners and draw number 4 will be Tuesday 5th Nov.
Congratulations to All of Naomh Conaill Senior Team and Management on there victory over St Eunans in the County semi final in Ballybofey last Sunday with a scoreline of 0-15 to 1-11. Good Luck to all in the final on Sunday 20th October
Club Flags, Bunting, Hats Etc is for sale in the Inniskeel Coop from now, anyone looking for jearseys, tops etc can log on to All Sports website https://www.allsportstore.com/en/Naomh-Conaill/c-465.aspx and ONeills website https://www.oneills.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=naomh+conaill
Go Gaste Glenties v Ardara will be shown on TG4 this Sunday 13th October at 8.30pm. The opening episode this Sunday features an intense match-up between old rivals Ardara and Glenties. Both teams gave it everything but there could only be one winner. After the gruelling race there was only one minute and 20 seconds between the teams but who won? Well, you will just have to tune in on Sunday at 8.30pm on TG4 to find out.
Naomh Conaill Minor Board are hosting once again after last years success Naomh Conaill’s Got Talent in the Market Hall on Friday the 18th of October @7pm. Admission €5 adult and children free. Open to all primary and secondary school children up to 17 years of age. All acts welcome.To Enter contact Owen Mc Geehan (0862506653), Robert Farrell (0879347180), Linda Kennedy (0868504432).
| Wednesday 9th October |
7.30pm |
| Thursday 10th October |
9.30am
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will follow Mass with Benediction at 6pm |
| Friday 11th October |
7.30pm Jim Breslin R.I.P. (Buncrobog) |
| Saturday 12th October |
11.00am
7.30pm Edie Bonner R.I.P. (Ard Connell) |
| Sunday 13th October |
11.00am John McHugh and deceased members of the McHugh Family R.I.P. (Glenmacaniff, Glenties) |
Confessions will follow 11am mass on Saturday morning.
Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to €1,715.00. Thank You
Visitation Of The Sick & Elderly Will Take Place This Week As Follows
Tuesday 8th – Ard Connell, Main Street, Tullyard Road, Dr Mccloskey Crescent, Stranaglough, Meenalargan, Altar, Ard Patrick.
Thursday 10th – Stonepark, Mill Road, Derries, Kilraine, Drimnacrosh, Tullyhoniver, Narin Road, Loughcrillan Road, Letterilly, Maas, Mulnamina, Gortnsillagh, Drimnasillagh, Buncrobog.
**Please Note That Wednesday Calls Will Take Place On Thursday Of This Week.**
From October onwards, the Traditional LATIN Mass will take place every Sunday in St. Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen at 1100AM. There will be October devotions immediately after the Mass.
NOW is the time. ANYONE interested in answering Our Lady’s request to do the Five First Saturdays and would like to have a statue of Our Lady of Fatima from WAF (World Apostolate of Fatima/Ireland) please call 0879141588.
The Mens Shed Harvest Fair Draw was held on Tuesday Night (1st Oct) at the Market Hall. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who took part!
1st Prize – Ben Carr – Ewe
2nd Prize John McGowan – Pup
3rd Prize Margaret Timony – Large Storage Box
4th Prize Bernie Martin – Small Storage Box
5th Prize Aoife Mongan – 2 Bags of Coal
6th Prize John Hegarty – Bottle of Whiskey
7th Prize Joe Gallagher – Bottle of Bacardi
8th Prize William Cunningham – Bottle of Wine
Dance Classes with Joe McGuigan are starting in the Heritage Centre, Ardara on Wednesday 9th October 8-9.30pm. Everyone welcome. Join us and learn the Maggie Pickens and lots of other dances. €5 per class including tea and homebakes.
Naomh Conaill’s Got Talent: Have you got talent? Then come along to the Naomh Conaill’s Got Talent Show in aid of the Minor Board on Friday 18th October in the Market Hall, at 7pm.The talent show is open to all primary and secondary school children up to 17 years of age. All acts welcome.
To enter please contact: Owen McGeehan (Fintown) 086 2506653, Robert Farrell (Glenties) 087 9347180 or Linda Kennedy (Glenties) 086 8504432.
Come along for a great night of fun and entertainment.
Admission: Adults €5, children free
NPR CE scheme have vacancies for participants at Glenties Day Centre, St Shanaghan House Ardara, Leitir Seniors Club and The Dolmen Centre Kilclooney. CE criteria applies. To apply for any of the above please e-mail dolmencentre@eircom.net or by phone at 9545010 or more information. C.E participants can avail of training to up skill while on CE scheme.
Cake Sale in the Market Hall Glenties after Mass on Saturday 12th October and Sunday morning 13th October to raise funds for the Halloween Ball which is being run by the Gaelic for Mothers & Others on Sunday 27th October 2019. All proceeds raised at this ball to benefit local charities Glenties Cardiac First Responders and Glenties Christmas Lights.
Glenties Community Centre Amalgamated Ltd CE scheme have vacancies for Horticultural workers, Maintenance workers, C.E criteria applies. To apply for any of the above please e-mail glentiescommunitycentre@gmail.com for more information. Anyone wishing to book the Market Hall may call to office Monday to Friday 10 A.M.–2 P.M 074 9557880.
Bowls Mondays 8 o’clock
Bingo Tuesday Jackpot €6,200. on 48 numbers or less
Irish Dancing Wednesdays at 3.15pm
Fiddle Classes Wednesday 3.15pm – 7.30pm
Tai Chi Wednesday at 7.30pm
Parent & Toddler Group Fridays 10.30am – 12.30pm
Sunday Mass 12.15pm
Sunday 6th October 12.15pm Sarah Herron, Greenans R.I.P.
Sunday 13th October 12.15pm John Mccallaig, Edeninfagh R.I.P.
Last Week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION Amounted To € 285.00. 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
| Wednesday 4th September |
7.30pm Private Intention |
| Thursday 5th September |
9.30am Sr Columba (Maura) Gildea R.I.P. – 1st Anniversary (Kells, Co Meath & Stranaglough)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will follow Mass with Benediction at 6pm |
| Friday 6th September |
7.30pm Packie Gallagher & Deceased Gallagher Family R.I.P. (Stranoughter) |
| Saturday 7th September |
11.00am John Boyle R.I.P. (Meenalargan)
7.30pm Frank & Nadine Connaghan, Anne Brolly & Deceased Members of the Connaghan & Boyle Family R.I.P. (Main Street) |
| Sunday 8th September |
11.00am Jonathan & Josephine Bonner R.I.P. (Dry Arch) |
Confessions will follow 11am mass on Saturday morning
Visitation of the sick & elderly will take place this week as follows : –
Tuesday 3rd Ard Connell, Main Street, Tullyard Road, Dr McCloskey Crescent, Stranaglough, Meenalargan, Altar, Ard Patrick.
Wednesday 4th Stonepark, Mill Road, Derries, Kilraine, Drimnacrosh, Tullyhoniver, Narin Road, Loughcrillan Road, Letterilly, Maas, Mulnamina, Gortnsillagh, Drimnasillagh, Buncrobog.
***ADVANCE WARNING***
The N56 Main Street, Glenties will be closed to all traffic by order of Donegal County Council on Thursday September 12th between 8am and 9pm. Closures will also take place on Sunday September 15th between 3pm and 8pm. These closures are associated with the 2019 Glenties Harvest Fair. Access will be permitted to residents and emergency vehicles only. Diversion Route is along the R261 from Hillhead, Ardara to Maas via Narin and will be signposted.
Its time to get your thinking caps and baking hats on as the HORTICULTURAL SHOW is coming back to the HARVEST FAIR 14th September. We hope to see some of your beautiful Home baking, jams, arts & crafts etc. More info contact Sarah 0872921674
Playschool & Afterschool’s/breakfast club reopening on Monday, 2nd September! We would like to remind parents of children wishing to avail of our Breakfast & Afterschools, that they will need to re-register their child/children if they have not already done so! We would just like to thank everyone for a great summer, it has exceeded all our expectations!
An item of jewellery was found in the Church. To reclaim, contact the Parochial House.
St Vincent dePaul Church Gate Collection will be taken up on the weekend of 14th/15th September. Please give what you can.
Glenties Musical Theatre are busy rehearsing the musical Hairspray which they will present in the Comprehensive School Gym on September 19th, 20th, 22nd, at 8.00 and with a Matinee at 1 o’clock on Saturday 21st . With performers in the age range of 11 to 60 plus [no one owning up to being older !] lots of good songs and dancing, it will be a good night out for all the family. Book early to avoid disappointment, order tickets on 0871309755 or purchase them in the Inniskeel Co-op Glenties.
Due to GDPR Laws (Data Protection), Clergy are no longer able to avail of hospital lists in Letterkenny University Hospital which makes visiting parishioners more difficult. If you have a loved one in Letterkenny Hospital and you feel they would like a visit, please let Fr Gerard know.
Free bus to Belfast, Saturday 7th Sept leaving Mc Guinnesses Cafe at 9am. Be a voice for our unborn. Support Pro-Life.To book Ring Johnny 087 3676955. Show you care.
Keyboard Lessons will resume in Ardara on Monday 9th and Thursday 12th September. Beginners welcome. For further information contact Laura McGinley on 087 6362590.
Bonner Cannon School of Irish Dance: Irish Dancing Classes resume on Tuesday 3rd September at 4pm in The Highlands Hotel, Glenties. Beginners welcome.
NPR CE scheme have vacancies for participants at Glenties Day Centre, St Shanaghan House Ardara, Leitir Seniors Club and The Dolmen Centre Kilclooney. CE criteria applies. To apply for any of the above please e-mail dolmencentre@eircom.net or by phone at 9545010 or more information. C.E participants can avail of training to up skill while on CE scheme.
Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1,865.00. Thank You
Sunday Mass 12.15pm
Friday 6th September 6.00pm (First Friday Mass)
Confessions from 5.30pm Friday 6th September
Fr Donnchadh will visit the sick and elderly on Friday 6th September from 11am.
Last Week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION Amounted to € 575.00. 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
| Wednesday 21st August |
7.30pm James McBrearty R.I.P. (Stracastle) |
| Thursday 22nd August |
9.30am |
| Friday 23rd August |
7.30pm Michael McCahill R.I.P. (Derries) |
| Saturday 24th August |
11.00am
7.30pm Johnny O’Donnell R.I.P. (Stranaglough) |
| Sunday 25th August |
11.00am Mamie McDyer R.I.P. 1st Anniversary (Mullantyboyle) |
Confessions will follow 11am mass on Saturday morning
Congratulations and God’s Blessing upon Fr Anthony, the joy of whose Ordination and First Mass we have shared in as a Parish Community in the days gone by. May God Bless him in his ministry ahead in his service of the people within the diocese. It has been a great time of coming together, of helping and sharing as God’s people. A huge thank you to all who helped in any way and who provided service or their time. Thank You especially to the following: Gallaghers Bakery, Ardara; Hughie Molloy (Milk); the Staff of the Market Hall; Leo Dunphy; Doherty’s Sawmill, Ballinamore; Mulrines, Ballybofey; The Cope Gleinties; Mark O’Donnell & Sophie Connaughton; Kieran Kennedy and the Ardaghey Band; Bridin & James Gallagher; Cathal Gallagher; Glenside Bacon Company; the Choir; those who helped clean the Church and those who did the flower arrangements. Thank you to all those who provided catering, teas and home bakes and the delicious cakes and all others who helped in any way. Thank you also to the local Community Employment Schemes who provided their time and service. Finally the organising committee who undertook trojan work and those who helped with bunting, banners and flags. Míle Buíochas ó chroí d’achan nduine.
Fr. Anthony’s First Mass of Thanksgiving is in Edeninfagh on Sunday 25th at 12.15pm.
First Anniversary Mass of Maureen Quinn R.I.P, The Glen Tavern, Greenans On Wednesday 21st August in the Church of The Holy Family Edeninfagh at 7pm
National Grandparents Pilgrimage September 8th, Knock Shrine 2.30pm. Everybody welcome to honour & thank Grandparents alive & dead for all they have done for us down through the ages. Chief Celebrant Bishop Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin – Combined Choirs of Knock Parish – Dana sings ‘Our Lady of Knock’
Glenties Parish Youth Choir: An enrolment evening will take place in the Parochial house on Tuesday 27th August from 7 to 8 pm for choir members for the coming school year. The choir members are asked to make a commitment to attend as many of the choir practises as possible. These are held on most Friday afternoons straight after school in the Chapel. The choir sings at the Family Mass which is usually the first Saturday evening of every month plus Christmas and Easter Sunday morning and also the First Holy Communion Mass. All ages welcome but , due to lack of space, the number of under 7’s is limited. Young musicians are also very welcome.
Fintown Taobh Tíre Library: We are offering Readings Rooms from September for children aged 10 -12 years where a story or poem is read aloud and discussed. Reading rooms aims to promote the mental wellbeing of children, increase their confidence whilst also instilling a love of literature. The group will meet on a Monday evening 7p.m. to 8p.m. It is limited to 10 children. If you would like to enrol your child, please contact Liam on 087 6365481.
Glenities Community Centre: Anyone wishing to book the Hall may call to office Monday to Friday 10 A.M.–2 P.M or ring 074 9557880.
Glenties Community Centre Amalgamated Ltd CE scheme have vacancies for Office worker, Caretaker for Community Centre, Museum worker,Horticultural workers/ Maintenance worker, C.E criteria applies. To apply for any of the above please e-mail glentiescommunitycentre@gmail.com for more information. C.E workers can avail of training to up skill while on CE scheme.
Bingo every Tuesday night 9.00pm. Jackpot €13,300. on 47 numbers €300 paid out if over 47 numbers.
An item of jewellery was found in the Church on Sunday 11th August. To reclaim please contact the Parochial House.
Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1,820.00. Thank You
Sunday Mass 12.15pm
Wednesday 21st August 7.00pm Maureen Quinn R.I.P., The Glen Tavern, Greenans – 1st Anniversary
Sunday 25th August 12.15pm Fr Anthony Briody’s First Mass of Thanksgiving
Last Week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION Amounted to € 320.00. 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