Masses for week commencing 7th May to 13th May

Confessions: Immediately after Saturday 11 a.m. Mass

**PLEASE NOTE – DUE TO PRACTICES TAKING PLACE FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASS, ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL 1.00PM ON THURSDAY OF THIS WEEK (MAY 10th).**

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.

ADORATION FOR LIFE: A 24hour time of Adoration will take place from 10am Friday 18th May until 10am Saturday 19th May. A rota sheet will be placed in the porch area for all those wishing to join in this prayer of petition for life. It is hoped that a minimum of two people might join in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for each hour.

The Church car park will remain open on Tuesday evenings ONLY from May 8th onwards to facilitate parking of vehicles during Bingo. We would kindly ask that all vehicles would be promptly moved after bingo is finished in order that the carpark may be closed.

The Charlie Mór and Paddy Ward Charity Tractor Run is taking place on Sunday 20th May at 3.30pm, starting at Cloghan Day Centre. All tractors welcome. Proceeds to Cloghan and Fintown Day Care Centres.

The people of Donegal are invited to join with 7 Churches across Ireland in a “Day of Reparation for the Unborn” on Sunday, 13th May 2018 in St. Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town from 3pm – 6pm.

Margaret Connell, THE FOOT CARE PRACTITIONER, will be in the Day Centre on Monday 14th May. To book an appointment call 087 1417180.

Visitation of the sick & elderly will take place this week as follows : –
Tuesday 8th Main Street, Tullyard Road, Dr. Mc Closkey Crescent, Stranaglough, Meenalargan, Ard Patrick and Ard McGill.
Wednesday 9th Stonepark, Derries, Kilraine, Drimnacrosh, Mullantyboyle, Narin Road, Loughcrillan Road, Letterilly, Maas, Ard Connell, Glen Road.

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.

A New Hospitality Career Traineeship with Donegal ETB starts 21st May 2018 (duration 48weeks). For further information email hospitalityjobs@welfare.ie or contact Jean on 0879852935 or come along to Recruitment event on Tues 8th May at 11am at LYIT, School of Tourism, Shore Road, Killybegs.

THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION OF SCOIL MHUIRE, Glenties would like to thank everyone for their support at the recent fundraiser “Say Yes to the Dress”. A total of €3335 was made on the night. Your support was very much appreciated by the committee.

The recent SVP collection for Uganda amounted to €806. Thank you for your generous contributions.

The annual collection for MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS taken up last weekend amounted to €150.39. Sincere thanks to all who contributed so generously.

ANAM CARA DONEGAL is holding a Parent Evening on Thursday 10th of May from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents.

World War 1 exhibits and events remembering WW1 in the Dolman Centre Kilclooney on Thursday 10th May to Friday 18th May from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 10pm daily. (Closed weekends). Caroline Carr from Donegal museum will give a talk on Thursday 10th May at 8pm. There will be a concert on Friday 18th May at 8pm with music, poetry, drama and a guest speaker, Gerry Moore. If you have any items of memorabilia bring them along 2 hours prior to the concert for display.

Glenties Knitters are hosting a knitting group from Fatima Mansions, Inchicore in Dublin on Thursday 10th May in the Highlands Hotel from 11am to 1pm. Everyone welcome, admission is free. Come and browse the amazing work done by our Dublin visitors and ourselves!

LETTERKENNY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is holding an Open Evening for prospective students on Thursday 10th May from 3 – 7 pm at our Letterkenny & Killybegs campuses.

Darkness into light is happening Saturday the 12th of May 2018 at 4.15am. Registration is online only this year. There will be no registration and no t-shirts on the morning.

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1,858.00. Thank You

Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh

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

Sunday 6th May 12.15pm John Ward, Taobh a Loch – Month’s Mind
Collector for May : Hughie Quinn, Lower Mully

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 555.00. 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

Masses for week commencing 14th May to 20th May

Confessions: Immediately after Saturday 11 a.m. Mass

ADORATION FOR LIFE: A 24hour time of Adoration will take place from 10am Friday 18th May until 10am Saturday 19th May. A rota sheet will be placed in the porch area for all those wishing to join in this prayer of petition for life. It is hoped that a minimum of two people might join in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for each hour.

The next “Let’s Be Family” Mass/Farewell Mass for 6th Class will take place on Sunday 3rd June at 11am. A meeting to prepare for this Mass will take place in Scoil Mhuire on Thursday 17th May at 8.45pm.

The Charlie Mór and Paddy Ward Charity Tractor Run is taking place on Sunday 20th May at 3.30pm, starting at Cloghan Day Centre. All tractors welcome. Proceeds to Cloghan and Fintown Day Care Centres.

Pilgrimage 25 July to Aug 1 to Medjugorje. 7 nights B&B, dinner included.  Total cost €659. To book contact Johnny 0873676955.

A bus will be going to Eddie Stone, House of Prayer in Clonfert on Saturday 19th May leaving Letterkenny. Cost €20. To book please text name and number to 086 0792655.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE CHILDREN IN GLENTIES, EDENINFAGH AND FINTOWN WHO RECEIVED JESUS FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS WEEKEND.

Corpus Christi Procession ~ Sunday 3rd June
At the end of the 11 a.m. Mass, on Sunday 3rd June, we will process from the Church to the Grotto for Benediction (weather permitting). The people who are usually involved
in the carrying of the canopy are asked to make themselves available, as well as those who usually steward the procession, and a number of Altar Servers. The First Holy Communion Children
are invited to walk in the Procession in their First Holy Communion Dress.

Jim Browne from Mayo who gave his testimony and distributed blessed crosses from Medjugorje is running a retreat 6 & 7 June in Kilmacrennan, “Surrender and Accept Jesus’s Invitation to the Banquet” finishing with prayers for healing. Limited places. Cost €15. Contact Helen 086 0877614.

A Pro Life public meeting calling for the retention of the 8th amendment will be held in the Clanree Hotel Letterkenny on Monday 14th May at 8pm. Guest speakers on the night include Prof Patricia Casey, journalist John Waters and Martin and Sinead Breen, the parents of baby Grace. The meeting is open to all members of the public.

Special Days on Lough Derg:
DAY OF FRIENDSHIP & PRAYER Wed 16th May.
Admission €25/£22 includes boat fare, refreshments on arrival & lunch.
CARE FOR CREATION Sat 19th May. €45/£40. Advance booking is essential.
Tel. 071 9861518 (0035371 9861518). Email info@loughderg.org.

Glenties Community Centre Amalgamated Ltd CE scheme have vacancies for Horticultural workers, Museum workers, Maintenance workers, C.E criteria applies. C.E workers can avail of training to up skill while on CE scheme. To apply for the above please e-mail glentiescommunitycentre@yahoo.ie for more information. Circuits Class every Tuesday morning @ 6.30am, booking is essential contact Conor 0874267718, €10.00 per class.

Fundraiser in Glenties Day Centre. Steak, Chicken or Burger Night on Saturday 26th May in aid of the Day Centre. €20 per person including dessert. Serving from 7 – 9pm.
Booking and pre-order essential by Wednesday 23rd May as limited places available.
Call 087 2112987 / 0863847365 to book. “You can bring your own wine.”

The Rosary on the Coast will be held at Lisfannon Strand, Buncrana and Benone Strand, Magilligan at 3pm on Sunday 20th May. Details 00 (44) 7730330028.

World War 1 exhibits and events remembering WW1 in the Dolman Centre Kilclooney on Thursday 10th May to Friday 18th May from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 10pm daily. (Closed weekends). Caroline Carr will talk on Thursday 10th May at 8pm. There will be a concert on Friday 18th May at 8pm with music, poetry, drama and guest speaker, Gerry Moore. If you have any memorabilia bring them along 2 hours prior to the concert for display.

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 2,010.00. Thank You

Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh

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

Sunday 13th May 12.15pm Mary B Herron, Leac Liath
Sunday 20th May 12.15pm Sara Quinn, Mully

Last weeks Homeless Collection amounted to €22.00 Thank You
Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 380.00. 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

Masses for week commencing 21st May to 20th 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.

Please be aware that members of the CE Scheme – in the coming weeks – will be spraying weeds around the Church, Parochial House and Graveyard grounds.

The Irish Pilgrimage Trust – Bringing Children/young people with Special Needs to Lourdes collection total in Glenties Church was €489.12.

Corpus Christi Procession ~ Sunday 3rd June
At the end of the 11 a.m. Mass, on Sunday 3rd June, we will process from the Church to the Grotto for Benediction (weather permitting). The people who are usually involved in the carrying of the canopy are asked to make themselves available, as well as those who usually steward the procession, and a number of Altar Servers. The First Holy Communion Children are invited to walk in the Procession in their First Holy Communion Dress.

GRAVEYARD MASS 2018
GLENTIES 1st July 3.00pm
FINTOWN 8th July 3.00pm
EDENINFAGH 5th August 3.00pm

Fundraiser in Glenties Day Centre. Steak, Chicken or Burger Night on Saturday 26th May in aid of the Day Centre. €20 per person including dessert. Serving from 7 – 9pm. Booking and pre-order essential by Wednesday 23rd May as limited places available. Call 087 2112987 / 0863847365 to book. “You can bring your own wine.”

Glenties Community Centre Amalgamated Ltd CE scheme have vacancies for Horticultural workers, Museum workers, Maintenance workers, C.E criteria applies. C.E workers can avail of training to up skill while on CE scheme. To apply for the above please e-mail glentiescommunitycentre@yahoo.ie for more information. Circuits Class every Tuesday morning @ 6.30am, booking is essential contact Conor 0874267718, €10.00 per class

Biddy Devine Memorial Annual Fundraising Weekend in aid of Kidney Dialysis Unit Letterkenny Hospital @ The Glen Tavern, The Glen, Glenties 13th 14th and 15th July.

The Riverside Vintage Club will be doing a run on Sunday 3rd June. Leaving Bord na Mona at 2.30pm sharp. All vintage vehicles and modern tractors welcome. The money raised will go to Kevin Bell Trust Fund on behalf of the late Louise Furey. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Holy Land Pilgrimage. A fully guided pilgrimage to the Holy Land will leave Dublin on Friday October 26th spending 4 nights in Nazareth and 4 nights in Bethlehem. Tour operator Marian Pilgrimages. Spiritual Director Fr Robert McNamara (Galway). Group Leader Anne McDwyer (Glenties). Cost €1395 pp sharing. For more details ring 087 7530132.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 28th August to 2nd September. Pilgrimage Director: Fr James Gillespie. 5 nights full board, €705 per person sharing. Departing from Knock. Bus to Knock extra. For more details or to book, contact K. Mc Keague on 074 9121551

MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGES 2018: 7 nights B&B and Airport Shuttle service from €279 per person. Book any flight – any time and we provide guaranteed airport shuttle service. Call us for further info and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 443 4510 or email reservations@med-irishcentre.com.

The Breast Cancer Prevention Institute has a new website. It is https://www.bcpinstitute.org.

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1,750.00. Thank You

Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh.

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

The Church Gate Collection to bring Sick Children to Lourdes amounted to €125.88
Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 345.00. Thank You

Notices for the Parish Newsletter must be submitted NO LATER THAN 1.00 P.M. WEDNESDAY to Dympna, Parochial House, 074 9551117.  Parish email Address : glentiesparish@gmail.com

There was no winner of this week Gaa Lotto the numbers drawn out were 05-08-16-19 and the 2x€50 went to Claire Keeney, Stone Park & Breid Mc Cabe, Binbane. Next week’s Jackpot will be €8,700.

Support Donegal County team for 2018. All Clubs are asked by the county board to sell window stickers to help funds for the county team. If anyone would like a sticker contact Caroline or any executive member. tickets priced at €20 each.

Comórtas Péile Na Gaeltachta 2018. Naomh Conaill seniors will play Glenswilly this Sunday evening at 6pm at the Gaeltacht in Downings.

Naomh Conaill text service was temporary out of action but will resume within the coming days. Sorry for the inconvenience. Anyone wishing to add to the text service could they please text there name to 0892007785.

Masses for week commencing 28th May to 3rd June

Confessions: Immediately after Saturday 11 a.m. Mass

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT AFTER 9.30AM MASS EVERY THURSDAY FOLLOWED BY BENEDICTION AT 6PM.

Please be aware that members of the CE Scheme – in the coming weeks – will be spraying weeds around the Church, Parochial House and Graveyard grounds.

As you can see, a new Tabernacle has been installed behind the Altar in the Main Church. This was carried out last Tuesday morning. It is a worthy New Home for the Lord Jesus in the Main Chapel. It also provides a focal point and a renewed aid for prayer in the Church. Jesus has come out of the shadows and taken his place in the centre of the Sanctuary! The new Tabernacle has been reconditioned (brass exterior and interior) following its earlier use in a Church in England. As you can appreciate, despite the Tabernacle being “second hand” it was still a considerable cost. Inclusive of everything (also brass sanctuary lamp holder), the total cost amounted to €5046.25. Should anyone wish to assist in defraying part of the cost, any donations would be appreciated. P.S. We have been advised that the Tabernacle has received four coats of lacquer as part of reconditioning. Therefore, it should be cleaned with a dry cloth only and no products used on it.

First Holy Communion Party: Thank you to the ladies who organised the Party in the Community Centre and to everyone for your support. All donations were gratefully appreciated.

You are invited to a Fatima Film in Fox Hall, St Columba’s Parish Centre, Glenswilly on Sunday 27th May at 4pm. Free Admission.

Readers for June
Saturday 7.30 p.m. Harry Reid
Sunday 11.00 a.m. Connell Herron

Eucharistic Ministers For June
Saturday 7.30 p.m.
Rosaleen McKenna
Annette Breslin
James McHugh
Olive McKelvey

Sunday 11.00 a.m.
Johnny Farren
Anne Bonner
Anne Connaghan
Anne Doherty

Altar Society for June
Team B

Collectors For June
Saturday 7.30 p.m.
James Griffin
Sean McKenna
Marietta Ward
Connie Doherty

Sunday 11.00 a.m.
Patrick Kennedy
Joseph Kennedy
Fergus Roarty

Fr Gerard will visit the sick and elderly on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday the 13th June as the Diocesan Retreat is taking place in Ards the week before.

Corpus Christi Procession ~ Sunday 3rd June
At the end of the 11 a.m. Mass, on Sunday 3rd June, we will process from the Church to the Grotto for Benediction (weather permitting). The people who are usually involved in the carrying of the canopy are asked to make themselves available, as well as those who usually steward the procession, and a number of Altar Servers.

The First Holy Communion Children are invited to walk in the Procession in their First Holy Communion Dress.

The Riverside Vintage Club will be doing a run on Sunday 3rd June. Leaving Bord na Mona at 2.30pm sharp. All vintage vehicles and modern tractors welcome. The money raised will go to Kevin Bell Trust Fund on behalf of the late Louise Furey. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Part time Cleaner required for St. Riaghan’s N. S., Drimnacrosh, Glenties. Eight hours per week outside of school hours. (PRSI/PAYE deductions applicable). Written application should be sent to: Chairperson, St Riaghan’s NS, Drimnacrosh, Glenties, Co Donegal. F94NH95 on or before Monday 4th June 2018.

Biddy Devine Memorial Annual Fundraising Weekend: In aid of Kidney Dialysis Unit Letterkenny Hospital @The Glen Tavern, The Glen , Glenties 13th 14th and 15th July

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1,930.00. Thank You

Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh

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

Fr Donnchadh will visit the sick and elderly on Thursday 31st May from 11am.
Collectors for June : Séamus Herron, Greenans & James Mc Callig, Lacklea

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 335.00. Thank You

Parish email Address : glentiesparish@gmail.com

There was no winner of this week Gaa Lotto the numbers drawn out were 15-17-18-27 and the 2x€50 went to Philomena Melly, Ardara & Emer O Donnell, Mill Rd. Next week’s Jackpot will be €8,800.

Naomh Conaill club 200 draw no 11 will take place next Tuesday 5th June at Bingo. This is the second last draw and your sales contact will be ringing you shortly.

Support Donegal County team for 2018. All Clubs are asked by the county board to sell window stickers to help funds for the county team. If anyone would like a sticker contact Caroline or any executive member. tickets priced at €20 each.

Comórtas Péile Na Gaeltachta 2018. Naomh Conaill seniors will play Gaoth Dobhair this Saturday evening at 7:45pm at the Gaeltacht in Downings.

Naomh Conaill text service was temporary out of action but will resume within the coming days. Sorry for the inconvenience. Anyone wishing to add to the text service could they please text there name to 0892007785.

Masses for week ending 10th June 2018

Confessions: Immediately after Saturday 11 a.m. Mass

Fr Gerard will visit the sick and elderly on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th June as the Diocesan Retreat is taking place in Ards this week. Fr Gerard will visit the Day Centre on Wednesday 13th June instead of Tuesday 12th June.

As you can see, a new Tabernacle has been installed behind the Altar in the Main Church. It is a worthy New Home for the Lord Jesus in the Main Chapel. It also provides a focal point and a renewed aid for prayer in the Church. As you can appreciate, despite the Tabernacle being “second hand”, it was still a considerable cost. Inclusive of everything (also brass Sanctuary Lamp holder), the total cost amounted to €5046.25. Should anyone wish to assist in defraying part of the cost, any donations would be appreciated.

I wish to acknowledge with grateful appreciation the receipt of €500 from parishioners kind donations towards the Tabernacle.

Bridie Boyce would like to thank everyone who gave donations in return for wedding negatives taken by the late Denis Tynan. €1,635 has been presented so far to the Alzheimer Branch of Glenties Day Centre.

St Anthony’s Triduum 2018 in the Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh on Sunday 10th to Wednesday 13th June. Novena Mass each evening at 7.30pm. Wednesday 13th June, Blessing of Lilies at both Masses, 10am and 7.30pm with a Special Blessing of Children at 4pm.

The organisers of the recent Steak Night Fundraiser in aid of the Glenties Day Care Centre would like to thank all those who helped and attended. Special thanks to those who gave voluntary donations to this worthy cause. After all expenses were paid, we raised €1,600. Thank You for all your kindness.

Margaret Connell, THE FOOT CARE PRACTITIONER, will be in the Day Centre on Monday 11th June. To book an appointment call 087 1417180.

GRAVEYARD MASS 2018
GLENTIES 1st July 3.00pm
FINTOWN 8th July 3.00pm
EDENINFAGH 5th August 3.00pm

Arthritis Ireland Donegal Branch are holding their Annual General Meeting and Information evening on the 7th June in the Villa Rose Hotel Ballybofey, starting at 7pm. Guest speaker is Gerry Wilson Chair of Rheumatology. Admission is free. Everyone welcome.

Tá Údarás Na Gaeltachta ag tairiscint Scoláireachtaí Printíseachta i réimse leathan ceirdeanna gur fiú níos mó ná €2,000 an ceann iad d’iarrthóirí le cáilíocht mar cheardaí a bhaint amach. Is d’iarrthóirí Gailtachta le Gaeilge líofa na scoláireachtaí seo. Tuilleadh eolais agus foirm iarratais ar fail sch glaoch ar 091-503121 nó suíomh idirlín an Údaráis. Ní mór forim iarratais a bheith ar ais roimh 22/06/2018.

World Meeting of Families: The Holy Icon in the Diocese of Raphoe
1st to 4th June Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh
4th to 7th June Capuchin Friary, Ards
7th to 11th June Cathedral of St Eunan & Colmcille, Letterkenny

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1,920.00. Thank You

Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh

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

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 265.00. 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

Masses for week ending 17th June 2018

Confessions: Immediately after Saturday 11 a.m. Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass on Thursday morning ending with Benediction at 6pm.

Bridie Boyce would like to thank everyone who gave donations in return for wedding negatives taken by the late Denis Tynan. €1,635 has been presented so far to the Alzheimer Branch of Glenties Day Centre.

Edeninfagh National School require a part-time cleaner for five hours per week – outside of school hours. PRSI/PAYE deductions apply. Written application should be sent to: Chairperson, Edeninfagh NS, Edeninfagh, Glenties, Co Donegal. F94D267 on or before Monday 18th June 2018.

Anam Cara Donegal, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on Thursday 14th June from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.

I wish to acknowledge with grateful appreciation the receipt of an additional €850 from parishioners kind donations towards the Tabernacle.

VISITATION OF THE SICK & ELDERLY WILL TAKE PLACE THIS WEEK AS FOLLOWS : –
Tuesday 12th Main Street, Tullyard Road, Dr. Mc Closkey Crescent, Stranaglough, Meenalargan, Ard Patrick and Ard McGill.
Wednesday 13th Stonepark, Derries, Kilraine, Drimnacrosh, Mullantyboyle, Narin Road, Loughcrillan Road, Letterilly, Maas, Ard Connell, Glen Road.
Fr Gerard will visit the Day Centre on Wednesday 13th June.

GRAVEYARD MASS 2018
GLENTIES 1st July 3.00pm
FINTOWN 8th July 3.00pm
EDENINFAGH 5th August 3.00pm

Tir Chonaill GAP CC Bike Week in association with Donegal Sports Partnership takes place from Saturday 9th – Sunday 17th June. So if you’re looking to start cycling why not join us at one or more of the activities See Facebook for more details or any committee member. Always a great week and something for everyone.

Intercessions at Exam Time

Lord, pour out your Spirit of wisdom on students.
Help then to remain calm and to attend carefully to the questions asked.
Help them to think clearly, to remember accurately, and to express themselves well.
May they reflect the best of the work they have done, and the best of the teaching they have received.
Accept their best efforts in these examinations and in the great test of life on earth.
May your love be upon them O Lord, as they place all their trust in you.

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1,935.00. Thank You

Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh

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

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 325.00. 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

There was no winner of this week Gaa Lotto the numbers drawn out were 13-19-27-30 and the 2x€50 went to Breid Gallagher, Narin Rd & Miread Mc Millen, Railway Inn Fintown. Next week’s Jackpot will be €9,000.

Club 200 draw No 11 results, €300 Seamus Mc Kelvey, Fintown. 7x€100 Seamus Mc Guire Binbane, Colleen Mc Dyre Narin Rd, Peter Doherty Fintown, Mary T Brennan Shallogans, Dim Melly Letir, Ann Quinn Shallogans, John Malone Narin Rd.

The last club 200 draw will take place at Bingo on the 3rd July. If anyone would like to stay in the draw for another year are asked to contact there sales person asap.

Support Donegal County team for 2018. All Clubs are asked by the county board to sell window stickers to help funds for the county team. If anyone would like a sticker contact Caroline or any executive member. Tickets priced at €20 each.

Anyone looking for tickets for the Ulster Final on Sunday 24th June can they please contact Muriel 0876485725 before 5pm on Thursday. No late orders will be accepted.

Masses for week ending 24th June 2018

FR GERARD WILL BE ON HOLIDAYS FROM SUNDAY 17TH JUNE TO WEDNESDAY 27TH JUNE. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CONTACT FR DONNCHADH IN FINTOWN ON 074 95 46107. ALTERNATIVELY YOU MAY CONTACT FR AUSTIN IN ARDARA ON 074 95 41135 OR FR JOHNNY ON 074 95 37033.
If you wish to book a Mass while Fr Gerard is on holiday, please contact the Parochial House on 074 9551117.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ON THURSDAY FROM 10AM TO 6PM. THERE WILL BE NO BENEDICTION.

Edeninfagh National School require a part-time cleaner for five hours per week – outside of school hours. PRSI/PAYE deductions apply. Written application should be sent to: Chairperson, Edeninfagh NS, Edeninfagh, Glenties, Co Donegal. F94D267 on or before Monday 18th June 2018.

The Donegal Branch of Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland will hold their Church Gate Collection on 23rd/24th June. This collection helps with family support workers, respite breaks, education and training. If you would like to help with this collection, please contact Caroline on 087 2325659.

Legal Challenge to Referendum – Information is being sought from people who could not vote on 25th May as a result of their names being removed from the voting register. If you were affected please send a signed letter, giving your account of what happened, with your name, address and occupation to Alan Daveron, Solicitor, 3 Hollywood Park, Goatstown, Dublin 14 or email it to referendumchallengeevidence@yahoo.com. Please send as soon as possible as the case is due before the court again on 26th June. Thank you.

The McGill Family, Glen Road, would like to thank everyone who contributed to their recent coffee morning. The total amount received was €550 which has been donated to the local Alzheimers Group. Go raibh mile maith agaibh.

Congratulations to John Hegarty, Meenalargan, who will celebrate the great milestone of reaching 100 years young on Friday 22nd June. At present John joins Maggie Keaney, Tullyhoniver, in the exclusive 100 club in the Parish. We wish John, family and friends well in celebrating this great achievement.

On Monday and Tuesday, the CE scheme will be strimming and cutting grass around the graves in the Glenties graveyard in preparation for Graveyard Sunday Mass.

To all Parishoners, individuals, families and organisations, thank you for your kind donations towards the Tabernacle. A further €1470 has been gratefully received.

OFFICAL FAMILY PRAYER FOR WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2018

God, our Father,
We are brothers and sisters in Jesus your Son,
One Family, in the Spirit of your love.
Bless us with the joy of love.
Make us patient and kind,
Gentle and generous,
Welcoming to those in need.
Help us to live your forgiveness and peace.
Protect all families with your loving care,
Especially those for whom we now pray:

[We pause and remember family members and others by name].

Increase our faith,
Stengthen our hope,
Keep us safe in your love,
Make us always grateful for the gift of life that we share.
This we ask, through Christ our Lord,
Amen
Mary, mother and guide, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, father and protector, pray for us.
Saints Joachim and Anne, pray for us.
Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, pray for us.

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1,940.00. Thank You

Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh

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

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 285.00. Thank You

GRAVEYARD MASS 2018
GLENTIES 1st July 3.00pm
FINTOWN 8th July 3.00pm
EDENINFAGH 5th August 3.00pm

Notices for the Parish Newsletter must be submitted NO LATER THAN 1.00 P.M. WEDNESDAY to Dympna, Parochial House, 074 9551117. Parish email Address : glentiesparish@gmail.com

Masses for week ending 1st July 2018

FR GERARD WILL BE ON HOLIDAYS TO WEDNESDAY 27TH JUNE. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CONTACT FR DONNCHADH IN FINTOWN ON 074 95 46107. ALTERNATIVELY, YOU MAY CONTACT FR AUSTIN IN ARDARA ON 074 95 41135 OR FR JOHNNY ON 074 95 37033.

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

Medjugorie Pilgrimage 25th July for 7 nights. Any Adult with Child under 16 years old, special offer. Adult €569, each child under 16 years €330. Contact 087 3676955.

Cash For Clobber: Kilkenny N.S. are doing Cash for Clobber again as part of our fundraising endeavours. Collection is on the 26th June. We would greatly appreciate your help in this. All types of clothes, bags, paired shoes etc. are accepted. Bags can be left in the school the week prior to collection. Thank you so much for all your support.

The Biddy Devine Memorial Weekend in aid of Kidney Dialysis Unit Letterkenny Hospital. At “Dinnys” The Glen Tavern 13th, 14th, and 15th July
Friday @ 7pm 5k/10k Run. 10pm Table Quiz
Saturday @ 11am 12k Walk via Edeninfagh / Meenavale. @ 7pm Overs Football Match in the Comp Field. Naomh Conaill v Gleann Fhinne
Sunday @ 1.30pm Tractor Run. Meet at Glenties Service Station
Music and Craic all Weekend. Thanking You for Continued Support.

All those from throughout the County, involved in any way in the referendum to protect the unborn, from all walks of life, are invited to attend a FAMILY HEALING MASS on Monday 25th June 2018 at 7.30 pm in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Your attendance is greatly appreciated . Tea/Coffee will be served afterwards in the Conference Room for discussion & reflection.

Relax Kids Camp: Wed 4th July & Thurs 5th July from 1:30 pm – 3 pm to book contact Bernadine on 0877474232. Classes include movement and games, stretching and breathing exercises, peer/self massage, positive affirmation and visualisation. Helps support kids with their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Tai Chi: New course of Tai Chi commencing on Fri 6th July for 8 weeks, costing €35 per person. To book contact 074 9741863.
Clay Modelling Workshop: Coming to the Niall Mor Centre on Fri 6th July from 11 am – 12 noon and costs €8 per child. To book contact Jumping clay Letterkenny on 0877101475.
Basic Food Hygiene Course: This course is run by DLDC and is being held at the Niall Mor Centre on Thur 12th July from 9 – 5 pm. To book please contact Kathy on 0874126400.
Bricks 4 Kidz: Sat 14th July Lego Workshop from 2 – 4 pm costing €15 per child. Contact 0863894833 to book.
Children’s Summer Fun Camp: held from Mon 16th July to Fri 20th July from 10 am – 2 pm and costs €50 per child. This is open to 5 – 8 year olds and must be pre-booked. Contact 074 9741863
LEGO Summer Camp: Tues 7th – Fri 10th Aug from 9:30 – 12:30 pm costing €75 per child. Contact 0863894833 to book.
Sprocket Rocket Camp: Bike Skills for 5-8 year olds. Monday 13th – Thursday 16th August 2018 from 10 – 12:30 pm, costing €30 per child. Children need functioning bike with brakes and NO stabilisers. Children MUST bring a helmet and a snack. To book contact 074 9741863.

To all Parishoners, individuals, families and organisations, thank you for your kind donations towards the Tabernacle. A further €875 has been gratefully received.

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1,820.00. Thank You

Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh

SUNDAY MASS: *** 12 .15 p.m. ***
Sunday 24th June 12.15pm Joe Coyle, Orkney Island & Edeninfagh

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 325.00. 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

Masses for week ending 8th July 2018

Confessions: Immediately after Saturday 11 a.m. Mass

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

The Biddy Devine Memorial Weekend in aid of Kidney Dialysis Unit Letterkenny Hospital. At “Dinnys” The Glen Tavern 13th, 14th, and 15th July
Friday @ 7pm 5k/10k Run. 10pm Table Quiz
Saturday @ 11am 12k Walk via Edeninfagh / Meenavale. @ 7pm Overs Football Match in the Comp Field. Naomh Conaill v Gleann Fhinne
Sunday @ 1.30pm Tractor Run. Meet at Glenties Service Station
Music and Craic all Weekend. Thanking You for Continued Support.

The Glenties Community Playgroup Ltd are seeking applicants for a childcare worker. The candidate must hold a minimum qualification of FETAC level 5 or equivalent. If you are interested in the above position, an application pack can be received by emailing glentiesplaygroup@eircom.net or by post to Glenties Community Playgroup Ltd, Glen Road, Glenties, Co.Donegal. Closing date for applications is 13th July 2018. A panel of suitable applicants will be formed for jobs that may arise within a 6 month period from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Care of the Aged will hold their A.G.M. on Monday 9th July in the Day Centre at 8pm. New members needed.

Readers for July
Saturday 7.30 p.m. – Anne O’Donnell
Sunday 11.00 a.m. – Liam Briody

Eucharistic Ministers For July
Saturday 7.30 p.m. – Anne Mc Loone, Mary Boyle, James McDyre, James Gallagher
Sunday 11.00 a.m. – Niamh Brennan, Carmel McHugh, Margaret Kennedy, Richard McCafferty

Altar Society for July Team C

Collectors For July
Saturday 7.30 p.m. – Martin Joyce, Pascal Breslin, Mary Furey, Hugh Gallagher
Sunday 11.00 a.m. – Damien Mc Devitt, Julian Molloy, Kevin O’ Donnell, Pat Browne

There will be a Tea Party after Graveyard Mass in Fintown Hall on Sunday 8th July. All proceeds including a raffle will go towards SN Colmcille and Naionra Baile na Finne. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Collectors needed for the Donegal Hospice Church Gate Collection on Saturday, 7th & Sunday, 8th July. If you can help please phone 086 0667417.

Sandra’s Run takes place on Saturday, 7th July – returning through Glenties – Ardara – Killybegs. Proceeds go to Temple Street Children’s hospital & donations can be given to Ulster Bank. Teddies attached to poles welcomed! Many thanks.

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1,660.00. Thank You

Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh

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

Sunday 1st July 12.15pm Joe Coyle, Orkney Island & Edeninfagh
Friday 6th July 6pm Michael & Charlie McDermott, Edeninfagh

Fr Donnchadh will visit the sick and elderly on Friday 6th July from 11am
Collectors for July: John Ward, Meenavale & Hugh Mc Monagle, Tievelough

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 240.00. 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

There was no winner of this week Gaa Lotto the numbers drawn out were 01-99-21-22 and the 2x€50 went to Aileen O Donnell, Mill rd & Stella Green, Glen rd . Next week’s Jackpot will be €9,300.

The last club 200 draw will take place at Bingo on the 3rd July. If anyone would like to stay in the draw for another year are asked to contact there sales person asap.

Congratulations To Leo, Ciaran, Anthony and all the Donegal team and Management on becoming the 2018 Ulster Champoins.

Congratulations to All our U12 Team and Management who Fought hard in the Heat to become Divisional and County Champions for 2018 from all at Naomh Conaill Gaa.

Support Donegal County team for 2018. All Clubs are asked by the county board to sell window stickers to help funds for the county team. If anyone would like a sticker contact Caroline or any executive member. tickets priced at €20 each.

Naomh Conaill Gaa Kelloggs Cul Camp will be held this year from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th July 2018. Anyone interested can they please visit www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking the cost for the Cul Camp will be €60 for 1st. child; €50 for 2nd child; €40 for 3rd and subsequent children

Masses for week ending 15th July 2018

Confessions: Immediately after Saturday 11 a.m. Mass

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

THERE ARE STILL PLACES AVAILABLE ON THE PARISH BUS TO THE PAPAL MASS IN THE PHOENIX PARK. COST €10. PLEASE CONTACT FR GERARD OR THE PAROCHIAL HOUSE. NB. A LOT OF WALKING MAY BE INVOLVED.

A further €240 has been received in donations towards the cost of the Tabernacle. Sincere Thanks to everyone who has contributed.

New Ciboria have been purchased for the Parish. These have been purchased from Hayes & Finch and are of a high quality. They are stacking Ciboria and as a result should make the distribution of Holy Communion safer and more efficient.

Lough Derg 2018: The Three Day Pilgrimage is currently open. You may begin on any day until Monday 13th August. Advance booking is not necessary. The Lough Derg team can help you to co-ordinate public transport or link up with Pilgrimage Organisers in your locality, phone Lorraine on 071 9861518 email: info@loughderg.org.

The Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Saturday 18th August, led by Most Rev Bishop Alan McGuckian, SJ. Mass in the Basilica at 3pm.

Graveyard Sunday Mass in Fintown on Sunday 8th July at 3pm
Graveyard Sunday Mass in Edeninfagh on Sunday 5th August at 3pm

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.

The Biddy Devine Memorial Weekend in aid of Kidney Dialysis Unit Letterkenny Hospital. At “Dinnys” The Glen Tavern 13th, 14th, and 15th July
Friday @ 7pm 5k/10k Run. 10pm Table Quiz
Saturday @ 11am 12k Walk via Edeninfagh / Meenavale. @ 7pm Overs Football Match in the Comp Field. Naomh Conaill v Gleann Fhinne
Sunday @ 1.30pm Tractor Run. Meet at Glenties Service Station
Music and Craic all Weekend. Thanking You for Continued Support.

The Glenties Community Playgroup Ltd are seeking applicants for a childcare worker. The candidate must hold a minimum qualification of FETAC level 5 or equivalent. If you are interested in the above position, an application pack can be received by emailing glentiesplaygroup@eircom.net or by post to Glenties Community Playgroup Ltd, Glen Road, Glenties, Co.Donegal. Closing date for applications is 13th July 2018. A panel of suitable applicants will be formed for jobs that may arise within a 6 month period from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Glenties Community Centre Amalgamated Ltd CE scheme have vacancies for Horticultural workers, Museum / Coffee shop workers, Maintenance workers, C.E criteria applies. C.E workers can avail of training to up skill while on CE scheme. To apply for the above please e-mail glentiescommunitycentre@gmail.com for more information.

Circuits Class every Tuesday morning @ 6.30am, booking is essential contact 0874267718, €10.00 per class Conor. Anyone wishing to book the Hall may call to office Monday to Friday 10 A.M.–2 P.M 074 9557880 or Mary at 0860872754 or Laura at 0862518322.

Bingo Tuesday 10th July Jackpot 12,200 on 45 numbers or less

Teddy Bears Picnic at Museum Saturday 21st July 2018 2 P.M.— 4 P.M.

There will be a Tea Party after Graveyard Mass in Fintown Hall on Sunday 8th July. All proceeds including a raffle will go towards SN Colmcille and Naionra Baile na Finne. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

St Vincent de Paul, Glenties area, will take up a church gate collection on Sat and Sun 21st and 22nd of July. Thank you for your support.

Last weekends Cemetery Sunday Collection amounted to € 4,770.00. Thank You
Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 1,480.00. Thank You

Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh

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

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to € 315.00. 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

There was no winner of this week Gaa Lotto the numbers drawn out were 01-18-19-27 and the 2x€50 went to Isabelle Mc Loone, Mill rd and Jono Molloy, Clos Naomh Conaill. Next week’s Jackpot will be €9,400.

Club 200 draw no 12 €300 John Eddie Gallagher, Church Rd. 7x€100 Kieran Mc Hugh Narin Rd, Isabelle Mc Loone Mill rd, Mary Boyle Stracastle, Terance Molloy c/o Kees, Margaret Timoney The Rock, Emer O Donnell Mill Rd, Eddie Gallagher Ard Mc Gill. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks for your support in the draw.

The last club 200 draw will take place at Bingo on the 3rd July. If anyone would like to stay in the draw for another year are asked to contact there sales person asap.

Support Donegal County team for 2018. All Clubs are asked by the county board to sell window stickers to help funds for the county team. If anyone would like a sticker contact Caroline or any executive member. tickets priced at €20 each.

Naomh Conaill Gaa Kelloggs Cul Camp will be held this year from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th July 2018. Anyone interested can they please visit www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking the cost for the cul camp will be  €60 for 1st. child; €50 for 2nd child; €40 for 3rd and subsequent children