news Updates
Sunday, 22nd December 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
4th Sunday of Advent
Saturday 21st December 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. John and Annie O’Neill and their sons Eamonn and Noel, and Pat O’Neill.
Thomas and Marie Prior, Mullaghgarve and deceased members of the Prior and Forde families.
Sunday 22nd December 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Kathleen Cullen, Selton.
Kay and Bertie McNally.
Tuesday 24th December 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord.
Christmas Eve
Tuesday 24th December 2024 (Drumcong)
9.00 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord.
Christmas Eve
Wednesday 25th December 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Feast of the Nativity of The Lord.
Christmas Day
Saturday 28th December 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Tom Packie Gallagher and Rose Sheridan and all deceased family members.
Sunday 29th December 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Liam and Carmel Moran, Mullaghgarve, Aghacashel.
Janette Kidd, Keshcarrigan.
Thursday 26th December (Drumcong)
10.00 a.m. St. Stephen’s Day.
Friday 27th December (Drumcong)
7.30 p.m. John & Rose Mulvey, Mohercregg.
Offertory Collection: €865.00
Recently Baptised:
We welcome into our Christian Community Luke Reynolds who received the Sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.
Church Gate Collection:
“Kiltubrid Defibrillator Committee will be holding a church gate collection on Tuesday 24th December 2024 and Wednesday 25th December 2024.
We are in the enviable position of having 8 defibrillator units in our parish, but with this enviable position comes maintenance and training costs.
Anything you can donate would be greatly appreciated. With thanks, Kiltubrid Defibrillator Committee.”
Christmas Message from Bishop Paul:
Copies of Bishop Paul’s Christmas Message are available at the church entrances.
Christmas Greetings
We wish all our parish community a happy, holy, and peaceful Christmas.
Le gach dea ghuì a gcomhair na Nollaig agus na h-Athbhliana.
Sunday, 15th December 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
3rd Sunday of Advent
Saturday 14th December 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday of Advent.
Sunday 15th December 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Teresa and Sandra Earley, Kilclare.
Tom and Ellen Earley and Jim and Tom Gilhooly and deceased family members.
Saturday 21st December 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. John and Annie O’Neill and their sons Eamonn and Noel, and Pat O’Neill.
Sunday 22nd December 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Kathleen Cullen, Selton.
Kay and Bertie McNally.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
If a funeral Mass takes place on any of these days, it will replace the above Mass.
Adoration:
Adoration takes place in Drumcong Church every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
and on the first Friday of each month from 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Prayer Group:
Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church.
Rosary & Divine Mercy:
Rosary & Divine Mercy Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
Confessions:
Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 p.m.
Masses for the Feast of the Nativity of The Lord:
Tuesday 24th December 2024 Christmas Eve:
Vigil Mass for the Feast of The Nativity of the Lord.
Rantogue: 7.30 p.m.
Drumcong: 9.00 p.m.
Wednesday 25th December 2024 Christmas Day:
Feast of the Nativity of the Lord.
Drumcong: 11.30 a.m.
Offertory Collection: €635.00
Recently Deceased:
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Christina Kellegher, Drumingna, Keshcarrigan whose funeral took place during the week. May she now rest in the peace of Christ.
Care of the Aged:
Kiltubrid Care of the Aged wishes to thank all of you who attended the Christmas Party, those who sponsored us and gave Spot Prizes. It is much appreciated. Thanks again.
Advent Blessing:
Lord, bless those who await the birth of their own child.
Bless those who long for a child but endure pain or disappointment.
Bless us as we answer God’s call in ways we do not expect.
Bless those who are called to a life they did not plan.
Bless our continuing Advent preparations, watching, waiting, hoping, praying.
Amen.
Sunday, 8th December 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
2nd Sunday of Advent
Saturday 7th December 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Tim McWeeney, Crummy and deceased family members.
Sunday 8th December 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Deceased members of the Doyle family and Irene Egan.
Denis Galvin, Kilbrittain, Co. Cork.
Monday 9th December 2024 (Rantogue)
10.00 a.m. Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Monday 9th December 2024 (Drumcong)
7.00 p.m. Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Saturday 14th December 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday 15th December 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Teresa and Sandra Earley, Kilclare.
Tom and Ellen Earley and Jim and Tom Gilhooly and deceased family members.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
If a funeral Mass takes place on any of these days, it will replace the above Mass.
Adoration:
Adoration takes place in Drumcong Church every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
and on the first Friday of each month from 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Prayer Group:
Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church.
Rosary & Divine Mercy:
Rosary & Divine Mercy Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
Confessions:
Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 p.m.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception:
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated on Monday 9th December, as the 8th of December falls on a Sunday this year. This is a holy day of Obligation.
Offertory Collection: €701.00
Church Collection Envelopes:
The Church collection envelopes for next year are available in St. Brigid’s Church and St. Joseph’s Church for collection. We thank all those who have faithfully contributed to the Church collections during this past year. Your generosity is much appreciated. Please note you have been allocated a new Envelope number for 2025. If you have not received a box of Envelopes and you would like to contribute to the Church Collections, please contact the Parish Office.
Blessing:
Bless me, Lord, with your light when doubts arise in my mind.
Bless me, Lord, with the enlightenment to see past temptation to the lasting contentment of my relationship with you.
Bless me, Lord, with the brightness of your glory in this life and the next. Amen.
Sunday, 1st December 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
1st Sunday of Advent
Saturday 30th November 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the First Sunday in Advent
Sunday 1st December 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Tom Regan and his parents Mary Anne and Frank, and his sister Maureen Sayers.
Saturday 7th December 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Tim McWeeney, Crummy and deceased family members.
Sunday 8th December 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Deceased members of the Doyle family and Irene Egan.
Denis Galvin, Kilbrittain, Co. Cork.
Monday 9th December 2024 (Rantogue)
10.00 a.m. Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Monday 9th December 2024 (Drumcong)
7.00 p.m. Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
If a funeral Mass takes place on any of these days, it will replace the above Mass.
Adoration:
Adoration takes place in Drumcong Church every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
and on the first Friday of each month from 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Prayer Group:
Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church.
Rosary & Divine Mercy:
Rosary & Divine Mercy Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
Confessions:
Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 p.m.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception:
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated on Monday 9th December, as the 8th of December falls on a Sunday this year. This is a holy day of Obligation.
Offertory Collection: €700.00
Recently Deceased:
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Jennifer Gilmartin, Newbrook, Kilclare whose funeral took place during the week, may she now rest in the peace of Christ.
Church Collection Envelopes:
The Church collection envelopes for next year are available in St. Brigid’s Church and St. Joseph’s Church for collection. We thank all those who have faithfully contributed to the Church collections during this past year. Your generosity is much appreciated. Please note you have been allocated a new Envelope number for 2025.
Care of the Aged:
Care of the Aged Christmas Party takes place on Sunday 8th December in Cardiffs, Drumcong, if you have received an invitation please let us know as soon as possible if you are attending, by text or phone to 086-3825417 or 089-4869682.
Sunday, 24th November 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Feast of Christ the King
Saturday 23rd November 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Charlie, Mae and Gabriel McKiernan.
Sunday 24th November 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m Bridie and John Joe Farrell.
Jack and Elizabeth Doran and their son Christy.
Lily Mulhall.
Friday 29th November 2024 (Drumcong)
7.30 p.m. Mary Flynn, Drumshanbo.
Saturday 30th November 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the First Sunday in Advent.
Sunday 1st December 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Tom Regan and his parents Mary Anne and Frank, and his sister Maureen Sayers.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
If a funeral Mass takes place on any of these days, it will replace the above Mass.
Adoration:
Adoration takes place in Drumcong Church every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
and on the first Friday of each month from 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Prayer Group:
Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church.
Rosary & Divine Mercy:
Rosary & Divine Mercy Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
Confessions:
Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Mass:
Thanksgiving Mass will take place in Drumcong Church on Thursday 28th November at 8.00 p.m. to thank God for the Life in the Spirit Seminar.
Offertory Collection: €815.00
Ministers for December
Drumcong
Eucharistic Minister: Marian Cooney & Christina Keaney
Minister of the Word: Geraldine McWeeney
Offertory Collectors: Darren Gilmartin & Sean Tighe
Altar Society: Christina Lynch
Altar Servers: Team C
Rantogue
Eucharistic Minister: Mary McWeeney
Minister of the Word: Ann McNabola
Offertory Collectors: Brian McKeon
Altar Society: Maureen Charles
Deceased:
Please remember in your prayers John Butler whose ashes were interred in Drumcong Cemetery last week. May he rest in the peace of Christ.
Sunday, 17th November 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 16th November 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Tessie Heeran.
Sunday 17th November 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Patrick Flynn. 1st Anniversary.
Saturday 23rd November 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Charlie, Mae, and Gabriel McKiernan.
Sunday 24th November 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m Bridie and John Joe Farrell.
Jack and Elizabeth Doran and their son Christy.
Lily Mulhall
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
If a funeral Mass takes place on any of these days, it will replace the above Mass.
Adoration:
Adoration takes place in Drumcong Church every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
and on the first Friday of each month from 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Prayer Group:
Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church.
Rosary & Divine Mercy:
Rosary & Divine Mercy Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
Confessions:
Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 p.m.
Life in the Spirit Seminar:
St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong on Thursday night at 8.00 p.m.
- November 21st – Transformation – Agnes Cormack
Everyone welcome.
Offertory Collection: €795.00
November Remembrance Mass:
Mass will be celebrated today, Sunday 17th in St. Bridget’s Church, Drumcong at 5.00 p.m. to remember all our deceased family and friends, especially those who have died during the past year.
Drumcong Choir:
Choir practice for Advent and Christmas starting on Tuesday 19th November at 8.00 p.m. in St. Brigid’s Church. New members would be very welcome!
November Prayer:
Lord God, whose days are without end and whose mercies beyond counting,
keep us mindful that life is short and the hour of death unknown.
Let your Spirit guide our days on earth in the ways of holiness and justice,
that we may serve you in union with the whole Church,
sure in faith, strong in hope, perfect in love.
And when our earthly journey is ended,
lead us rejoicing into your kingdom,
where you live forever and ever. Amen.
Sunday, 10th November 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 9th November 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Frank Charles.
Sunday 10th November 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Ben McKeon.
Bridget and Frank Judge and deceased members of the Judge family.
Saturday 16th November 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Tessie Heeran.
Sunday 17th November 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Patrick Flynn. 1st Anniversary.
Friday 15th November 2024 (Drumcong)
7.30 p.m. Cathal McWeeney
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
If a funeral Mass takes place on any of these days, it will replace the above Mass.
Adoration:
Adoration takes place in Drumcong Church every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
and on the first Friday of each month from 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Prayer Group:
Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church.
Rosary & Divine Mercy:
Rosary & Divine Mercy Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
Confessions:
Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 p.m.
Life in the Spirit Seminar:
Takes place in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong on Thursday nights at 8.00 p.m. Programme as follows:
- November 14th – Growth – Frank McGuinness
- November 21st – Transformation – Agnes Cormack
Everyone welcome.
Offertory Collection:
1st & 3rd November: €1,055.00
November Remembrance Mass:
Mass will be celebrated to remember all our deceased family and friends, especially remembering those who have died during the past year, on Sunday, November 17th at 5.00 p.m. in St. Bridget’s Church, Drumcong.
Prayer for the Dead:
God our Father, your power brings us to birth, your providence guides our lives, and at your command we return to dust.
God, those who die still live in your presence, their lives change but do not end. We pray in hope for our families, relatives, and friends, and for all the dead known to you alone.
In company with Christ, who died and now lives, may they rejoice in your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away. Unite us together again in one family, to sing your praise forever and ever. Amen.
Sunday, 3rd November 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 2nd November 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Michael Flynn, Mullaghgarve.
Sunday 3rd November 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Joseph Tighe and deceased members of the Tighe and McNulty families.
Saturday 9th November 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Frank Charles.
Sunday 10th November 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Ben McKeon.
Bridget and Frank Judge and deceased members of the Judge family.
Recently Baptised:
We welcome into our Christian community Erin Teresa Judge and Fiadh Margaret Keaney who received the sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.
Life in the Spirit Seminar:
Takes place in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong on Thursday nights at 8.00 p.m. Programme as follows:
- November 7th – Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Fr. John Keane
- November 14th – Growth – Frank McGuinness
- November 21st – Transformation – Agnes Cormack
Everyone welcome.
Leitrim County Council:
Mass for the Deceased members and Staff of Leitrim County Council will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Monday 4th November 2024 at 8.00 p.m.
Remembering our Dearly Departed:
If you wish to write the names of your deceased family members and friends on the pages available, on the table at the entrance to the Church, and place them in the box on the Altar. All the deceased names will be remembered at all Masses during November.
Current Parish Finances on 25th October 2024:
- Opening Balance on 30th September ’24: €34,784.64
- Some of the Major Expenditure:
- Repairs to Drumcong Church Roof: €16,495
- Day to Day Payments: €5,382.28
- Parish Insurances: €5,370
- Diocesan Levy: €3,500
- Total Expenditure: €30,747.28
- Closing Balance on 25th October ’24: €4,037.36
- Major Outstanding Payment: €22,000 owed to Heating Contractor for New Heating System.
As you can see from the above, we still have a large amount owed to the Heating Contractor.
If you are in a position to do so, donations would be welcomed to the Parish Account, either through the Bank Account or by envelopes provided at Church Entrances, or you can increase your donation to the Offertory and/or Monthly Collections.
A Sincere thank you to those parishioners who have donated to the Heating Fund already.
Sunday, 27th October 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 26th October 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Brigid and Michael Moran, Gortnawane.
Sunday 27th October 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Thomas and Mary Kate Mulvanerty, Rossy.
Bridget and Francie Gilmartin and their son Francie.
Saturday 2nd November 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Michael Flynn, Mullaghgarve.
Sunday 3rd November 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Joseph Tighe and deceased members of the Tighe and McNulty families.
Thursday 31st October 2024 (Rantogue)
7.00 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Feast of All Saints.
Friday 1st November 2024 (Drumcong)
7.30 p.m. Feast of All Saints. Holy Day of Obligation.
Saturday 2nd November 2024 (Drumcong)
10.00 a.m. Feast of All Souls.
Recently Deceased:
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Jimmy Gill, formerly of Kilclare, who died recently in England, may he now rest in the peace of Christ.
Ministers for November
Drumcong
Eucharistic Minister: Imelda Lynch
Minister of the Word: Maurice Mahon
Offertory Collectors: Darren Gilmartin & Derek Moran
Altar Society: Mary Harris
Altar Servers: Team B
Rantogue
Eucharistic Minister: Carol McKeon
Minister of the Word: Matthew Lee
Offertory Collectors: Rory O’Neill
Altar Society: Mary McWeeney
Offertory Collection: €760.00
Life in the Spirit Seminar:
Takes place in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong on Thursday nights at 8.00 p.m. Programme as follows:
- October 31st: Receiving God’s Gift – Marie Beirne
- November 7th: Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Fr. John Keane
- November 14th: Growth – Frank McGuinness
- November 21st: Transformation – Agnes Cormack
Everyone welcome.
Marriage Encounter:
Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland is a Weekend experience for married couples who want something more in their marriage. The next Enrichment Weekend is Friday 8th – 10th November 2024. Venue: Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare. Online booking only at www.marriageencounter.ie.
Leitrim County Council:
Mass for the Deceased members and Staff of Leitrim County Council will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Monday 4th November 2024 at 8.00 p.m.
Sunday, 20th October 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone : 071 9642021
Email : kiltubridparish@gmail.com
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mission Sunday.
Saturday 19th October 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Packie Reynolds and deceased members of the Reynolds family.
Sunday 20th October 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Mae Stenson. 1st Anniversary.
Saturday 26th October 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Brigid and Michael Moran, Gortnawane, Drumshanbo.
Sunday 27th October 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Thomas and Mary Kate Mulvanerty, Rossy. Francie and Bridget Gilmartin and their son Francie.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
If a funeral Mass takes place on any of these days, it will replace the above Mass.
Adoration:
Adoration takes place in Drumcong Church every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
and on the first Friday of each month from 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Prayer Group:
Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church.
Rosary & Divine Mercy:
Rosary & Divine Mercy Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
Confessions:
Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 p.m.
Offertory Collection: €650.00
Life in the Spirit Seminar:
Takes place in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong on Thursday nights at 8.00 p.m. Programme as follows:
- October 24th – The New Life – Patricia Kelly
- October 31st – Receiving God’s Gift – Marie Beirne
- November 7th – Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Fr. John Keane
- November 14th – Growth – Frank McGuinness
- November 21st – Transformation – Agnes Cormack
Everyone welcome.
Marriage Encounter:
Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland is a Weekend experience for married couples who want something more in their marriage – next Enrichment Weekend is Friday 8th – 10th November 2024. Venue: Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare. Online booking only www.marriageencounter.ie
Mission Sunday:
Today Sunday 20th October is Mission Sunday, please remember all our Missionaries in your prayers. If you wish to make a contribution to the Missions, Envelopes are placed at each entrance to the Church, you can take an envelope with you and return it next Sunday. It would be much appreciated by Missio Ireland.
Marriage:
Congratulations to Claire Mulvey and Gary McHugh who were married in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong on Friday last, wishing them a lifetime of health and happiness together.
Sunday, 13th October 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone : 071 9642021
Email : kiltubridparish@gmail.com
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 12th October 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Sunday 13th October 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Sean and Niall Clarke.
Saturday 19th October 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Packie Reynolds and deceased members of the Reynolds family.
Sunday 20th October 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Mae Stenson. 1st Anniversary.
Tuesday 15th October 2024 (Drumcong)
7.30 p.m. James, Margaret, and Seamus Waters.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
If a funeral Mass takes place on any of these days, it will replace the above Mass.
Adoration:
Adoration takes place in Drumcong Church every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
and on the first Friday of each month from 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Prayer Group:
Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church.
Rosary & Divine Mercy:
Rosary & Divine Mercy Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
Confessions:
Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 p.m.
Offertory Collection: €1,075.00
Life in the Spirit Seminar:
Takes place in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong on Thursday nights at 8.00 p.m. Programme as follows:
- October 17th – Salvation – John Pridmore
- October 24th – The New Life – Patricia Kelly
- October 31st – Receiving God’s Gift – Marie Beirne
- November 7th – Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Fr. John Keane
- November 14th – Growth – Frank McGuinness
- November 21st – Transformation – Agnes Cormack
Everyone welcome.
Mission Sunday:
Next Sunday 20th October is Mission Sunday, please remember all our Missionaries in your prayers. If you wish to make a contribution to the Missions, Envelopes are placed at each entrance to the Church, you can take an envelope with you and return it next Sunday. It would be much appreciated by Missio Ireland.
Care of the Aged meeting will take place in Cardiff’s, Drumcong on Wednesday 16th October at 8.30 p.m. All welcome.
Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter welcoming migrants to Ireland:
On Sunday 13th October 2024, the Bishops of Ireland published a pastoral letter to welcome migrants to Ireland. As Christians, we have a responsibility to respond to the key question of immigration across our island, and the world. This fundamental question asks, “Who is my neighbour?”, and to answer this we are informed by the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37).
A short video on the Pastoral Letter, and its text in short and long form, are available on CatholicBishops.ie
Copies of the Pastoral Letter are at the Church entrances, and on the noticeboard or you can scan the QR Code on the notice, to access this content.
Sunday, 6th October 2024
Parish Office
Open: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 5th October 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Remembrance Mass Sheemore Gaels 50th Anniversary.
Sunday 6th October 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Bernie McNulty. Tommie, Ellie and Michael James McKiernan, Nora Doughty and Maura Dwyer.
Saturday 12th October 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Sunday 13th October 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Sean and Niall Clarke.
Friday 11th October 2024 (Drumcong)
7.30 p.m. Kathy Farrell.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MASS IN DRUMCONG ON TUESDAY 8TH OCTOBER AND WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2024.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
If a funeral Mass takes place on any of these days it will replace the above Mass.
Adoration:
Adoration takes place in Drumcong Church every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. and on the first Friday of each month from 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Prayer Group:
Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church.
Rosary & Divine Mercy:
Rosary & Divine Mercy Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
Confessions:
Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m. Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 p.m.
Offertory Collection: €775.00
Life in the Spirit Seminar:
Takes place in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong on Thursday nights at 8.00 p.m. Programme as follows:
- October 10th – God’s Love Frank McGuinness
- October 17th – Salvation John Pridmore
- October 24th The New Life Patricia Kelly
- October 31st Receiving God’s Gift Marie Beirne
- November 7th Baptism in the Holy Spirit Fr. John Keane
- November 14th Growth Frank McGuinness
- November 21st Transformation Agnes Cormack
Care of the Aged:
A meeting of the Care of the Aged will take place in Cardiff’s, Drumcong on Thursday 10th October 2024 at 8.30 p.m. Everyone welcome to attend.
Fatima Pilgrimage:
Special Banagher/Offaly Pilgrimage (Limited availability) to Fatima EX Dublin Easter 2025 (17th – 22nd April 2025 Escorted Pilgrimage), Flying with TAP airlines, Also 13th June 2025 for Feast of Saint Anthony, Contact James Treacy 061 921470.
Sunday, 29th September 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone 071 9642021
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 28th September 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m Phil Young and her sister Betty Guckian and their parents Bridget and Thomas Guckian. Bernadette Kelly, Aughaguinea.
Sunday 29th September 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Francie (Jnr) and Tom Gilmartin and deceased members
of the Gilmartin family. Sean, Margaret Theresa and Gerald McDermott.
Saturday 5th October 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Remembrance Mass Sheemore Gaels 50th Anniversary.
Sunday 6th October 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Bernie McNulty. Tommie, Ellie and Michael James McKiernan, Nora Doughty and Maura Dwyer.
Ministers for October
Drumcong
Eucharistic Minister: Patricia Lee
Minister of the Word Aisling McGreevy
Offertory Collectors Michael McGirl & Bridie Gilmartin
Altar Society Loretta Gannon
Altar Servers Team A
Rantogue
Eucharistic Minister: Imelda McWeeney
Minister of the Word Keelan Gannon
Offertory Collectors Declan Tivnan
Altar Society Carol McKeon
Sheemore Gaels 50th Anniversary: The clubs of Fenagh, Kiltubrid and St. Mary’s are coming together to commemorate the historic Sheemore Gaels senior football championship win in 1974. A small committee representing all three clubs under the chairmanship of Vincent O’Rourke are organising an evening of reflection and celebration on Saturday 5th October. In tandem with the senior win, the Intermediate win by Fenagh that same year will also be celebrated. The evening will consist of mass in Rantogue church at 7.30pm followed by presentations and refreshments in Gertie’s Bar Keshcarrigan. As our parish was well represented on the Gaels team it will be an opportunity to come along and celebrate with the heroes of ‘74. Beidh failte roimh gach einne.
St. Bridget’s Church of Ireland: Harvest Thanksgiving Service taking place in St. Bridget’s Church of Ireland, Kiltubrid today Sunday 29th September at 3.30 p.m. All are welcome.
Concert – Ronan Tynan & Eimear Reynolds with guests Bill Lewis & Annaduff Church Choir. Thursday 3rd October at 8pm in St Mary’s Church, Carrick on Shannon. Tickets €25 available online www.gr8events.ie or text/watsapp 0871274102.
Life in the Spirit Seminar: Takes place in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong on Thursday nights at 8.00 p.m. Programme as follows:
October 10th – God’s Love Frank McGuinness
October 17th – Salvation John Pridmore
October 24th The New Life Patricia Kelly
October 31st Receiving God’s Gift Marie Beirne
November 7th Baptism in the Holy Spirit Fr. John Keane
November 14th Growth Frank McGuinness
November 21st Transformation Agnes Cormack
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
071 9642021
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 21st September 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Sunday 22nd September 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Gerry Meehan. Months Memory. Jim and Mary Tighe and Thomas Costello and deceased members of the Tighe and Costello families.
Saturday 28th September 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m Phil Young and her sister Betty Guckian and their parents Bridget and Thomas Guckian. Bernadette Kelly, Aughaguinea.
Sunday 29th September 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Francie (Jnr) and Tom Gilmartin and deceased members
of the Gilmartin family. Sean, Margaret Theresa and Gerald McDermott.
Monday 23rd September 2024 (Drumcong)
10.00 a.m. St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
Friday 27th September 2024 (Drumcong)
7.30 p.m. Christopher Doran. Months Memory.
Saturday 28th September 2024 (Drumcong)
12 Noon Michael James McKiernan. 1st Anniversary.
Offertory Collection €715.00
Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes: The relics will visit St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford from Friday 27th September at 2.00 p.m. and the visit will conclude on Saturday 28th September at 9.00 p.m. Programme as follows: Friday 27th – 2.00 p.m. Welcoming Ceremony – Bishop Paul. 3.00 p.m. Rosary. 6.00 p.m. Holy Hour. 6.00 – 7.30 p.m. Confessions. 7.30 p.m. Opening Mass – Celebrant Bishop Paul. 8.15 – Candlelight procession. Saturday 28th – 8.00 a.m. Mass of the Immaculate Conception. 10.00 a.m. Mass of St. Bernadette. 10.30 – 12 noon Confessions. 12 noon Rosary. 3.00 p.m. Ceremony of the Anointing of the Sick. 6.00 p.m. Holy Hour. 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for Sunday – Bishop Paul followed by Exposition concluding with Blessing at various points within the Cathedral. Eucharistic Adoration: Guided time of prayer after Mass concluding at 9.00 p.m. Every Hour during visit, the Novena Prayer will be recited.
In conjunction with the visit of the Relics, the Novena to St. Bernadette will continue after each Mass, and an additional Mass will take place on Monday 23rd in Drumcong, Novena concluding on Saturday 28th September at the 7.30 p.m. Mass in Rantogue. Copies of the Novena are available at Church entrances.
Visits to the Sick and Housebound: Any parishioner who would like Fr. Ciaràn to call to them, he would be delighted to do so, please contact the Parish Office 071-9642021 and this can be arranged.
Hospice Coffee Morning: – North West Hospice Sligo Coffee morning will take place in Tailor McKeon’s, Keshcarrigan on Thursday 26th September 11.00 – 1.30 p.m. approx. Please support this worthy cause.
Concert – Ronan Tynan & Eimear Reynolds with guests Bill Lewis & Annaduff Church Choir. Thursday 3rd October at 8pm in St Mary’s Church, Carrick on Shannon. Tickets €25 available online www.gr8events.ie or text/watsapp 0871274102.
Sunday, 15th September 2024
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone : 071 9642021
Email : kiltubridparish@gmail.com
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 14th September 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Ned Murray.
Sunday 15th September 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. James and Ellen Gilmartin. Kilclarebeg.
Saturday 21st September 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Sunday 22nd September 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Gerry Meehan. Months Memory. Jim and Mary Tighe and Thomas Costello and deceased Members of the Tighe and Costello families.
Tuesday 17th September 2024 (Drumcong)
7.30 p.m. Christy, Mary and Thomas Ellis.
Friday 20th September 2024 (Drumcong)
7.30 p.m. Teresa Mahon, Rantogue.
Recently Baptised:
We welcome into our Christian Community Maya Grace Roddy who received the sacrament of Baptism in our Parish last weekend.
Recently Deceased:
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Mary Flynn, Mountain View, Drumshanbo, mother of Fr. Tomàs Flynn who was laid to rest this weekend. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes:
The relics will visit St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford from Friday 27th September at 2.00 p.m. and the visit will conclude on Saturday 28th September at 9.00 p.m. Programme as follows: Friday 27th – 2.00 p.m. Welcoming Ceremony – Bishop Paul. 3.00 p.m. Rosary. 6.00 p.m. Holy Hour. 6.00 – 7.30 p.m. Confessions. 7.30 p.m. Opening Mass – Celebrant Bishop Paul. 8.15 – Candlelight procession. Saturday 28th – 8.00 a.m. Mass of the Immaculate Conception. 10.00 a.m. Mass of St. Bernadette. 10.30 – 12 noon Confessions. 12 noon Rosary. 3.00 p.m. Ceremony of the Anointing of the Sick. 6.00 p.m. Holy Hour. 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for Sunday – Bishop Paul followed by Exposition concluding with Blessing at various points within the Cathedral. Eucharistic Adoration: Guided time of prayer after Mass concluding at 9.00 p.m. Every Hour during visit, the Novena Prayer will be recited.
In our Parish the Novena will take place after each Mass starting Friday 20th September after the 7.30 p.m. Mass in Drumcong and concluding on Saturday 28th September at the 7.30 p.m. Mass in Rantogue. As many parishioners as possible are encouraged to attend this special Novena, if you are unable to do so you can take a copy of the Novena home with you and recite at home. Copies of the Novena are available at Church entrances.
Visits to the Sick and Housebound:
Any parishioner who would like Fr. Ciaràn to call to them, he would be delighted to do so, please contact the Parish Office 071-9642021 and this can be arranged.
Climate Crisis:
In response to the Climate Crisis, you are invited to a Webinar facilitated by Jane Mellett of Trocaire on Thursday 19th September at 7.30 p.m. To register for this webinar, click the following link https://bit.ly/3XDKJct and enter your name and address.
St. Patrick’s Community Hospital Family Day:
St .Patrick’s Hospital are holding a Family Day today Sunday 15th September 1.00 – 4.00 p.m. to raise Funds for the Patient Comfort Fund. There will be Live Music, A Monster Raffle with lots of prizes on offer, and other events taking place. Car wash supported by Carrick Fire Brigade taking place on the GAA grounds of Pairc Sean McDiarmada 1.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Sunday, 8th September 2024
Parish Office
Open: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, 7th September 2024 (Rantogue)
7:30 PM – Patrick, Mary, and Paddy Grogan.Sunday, 8th September 2024 (Drumcong)
11:30 AM – John and Margaret Scollan and deceased members of the Wrynne and Scollan families.Saturday, 14th September 2024 (Rantogue)
7:30 PM – Ned Murray.Sunday, 15th September 2024 (Drumcong)
11:30 AM – James and Ellen Gilmartin, Kilclarebeg.Wednesday, 11th September 2024 (Drumcong)
10:00 AM – Healy Family.Thursday, 12th September 2024 (Drumcong)
10:00 AM – Tom and Evelyn Flynn.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
- Tuesday & Friday: 7:30 PM
- Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 AM
Note: If a funeral Mass takes place on any of these days, it will replace the above Mass.
- Adoration: Every Sunday from 7:00 – 8:00 PM and on the first Friday of each month from 8:00 – 9:00 PM in Drumcong Church.
- Prayer Group: Meets every Thursday at 8:00 PM in Drumcong Church.
- Rosary & Divine Mercy: Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM in Rantogue Church.
- Confessions: Drumcong: Friday evening 7:00 PM; Rantogue: Saturday evening 7:00 PM.
Offertory Collection: €735.00
Life in the Spirit Seminar
Will take place in Drumcong Church from 10th October 2024 until 21st November 2024.
Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes
The relics will visit St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford from Friday 27th September at 2:00 PM until Saturday 28th September at 9:00 PM. A programme for the visit will be circulated next week. In preparation, a 9-day Novena will start on 20th September and conclude on 28th September with evening Masses. Copies of the Novena will be available at Church entrances.
Visits to the Sick and Housebound
Any parishioner who would like Fr. Ciaràn to visit them can arrange this by contacting the Parish Office at 071-9642021.
St. Patrick’s Community Hospital Family Day
St. Patrick’s Hospital is holding a Family Day on Sunday, 15th September from 1:00 – 4:00 PM to raise funds for the Patient Comfort Fund. The event will feature live music, a monster raffle, an owl display, kids’ face painting, arts crafts, hair braiding, and a car wash supported by Carrick Fire Brigade at Pairc Sean McDiarmada.
Sunday, 1st September 2024
Parish Office
Open: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, 31st August 2024 (Rantogue)
7:30 PM – Mary Byrne, Months Memory.Sunday, 1st September 2024 (Drumcong)
11:30 AM – Patrick and Mary Ellen McWeeney and deceased members of the McWeeney and McNabola families; Luke Doherty.Saturday, 7th September 2024 (Rantogue)
7:30 PM – Patrick, Mary, and Paddy Grogan.Sunday, 8th September 2024 (Drumcong)
11:30 AM – John and Margaret Scollan and deceased members of the Wrynne and Scollan families.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
- Tuesday & Friday: 7:30 PM
- Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 AM
Note: If a funeral Mass takes place on any of these days, it will replace the above Mass.
- Adoration: Every Sunday from 7:00 – 8:00 PM and on the first Friday of each month from 8:00 – 9:00 PM in Drumcong Church.
- Prayer Group: Meets every Thursday at 8:00 PM in Drumcong Church.
- Rosary & Divine Mercy: Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM in Rantogue Church.
- Confessions: Drumcong: Friday evening 7:00 PM; Rantogue: Saturday evening 7:00 PM.
Offertory Collection: €1,240.00
Recently Deceased:
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Christopher Doran, Rossy, Keshcarrigan whose funeral took place during the week. May he rest in peace.
Diocesan Pilgrimage:
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place today, Sunday, 1st September 2024. Schedule of Ceremonies: 2:30 PM Anointing of the Sick, 3:00 PM Concelebrated Mass – Celebrant: Bishop Paul Connell, 4:00 PM Rosary procession.
Harvesting Gratitude with Carol Barry
At the Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght, D24 KA40, from 13th – 15th September 2024. This weekend retreat offers an invitation to pause, ponder, acknowledge, and celebrate with gratitude the many blessings in our lives. For bookings, please call the Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght at 01 4048189 or email dominicanretreats@gmail.com.
Life in the Spirit Seminar
Will take place in Drumcong Church from 10th October 2024 until 21st November 2024.
Prayer:
O God, whose word burns like a fire within us, grant us a bold and faithful spirit, that in your strength we may be unafraid to speak your word and follow where you lead.