news Updates

Sunday, 11th January 2026

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
πŸ•˜ Office Hours: Mon & Fri β€” 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.


✝️ The Baptism of the Lord

Saturday 10th January (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Jackie and Patricia Lee

Sunday 11th January (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” The Baptism of the Lord

Saturday 17th January (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Mary Ann and Jack Guihen and deceased family members

Sunday 18th January (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” John Joe and Bridie Farrell


πŸ“… Weekday Masses (Drumcong)

  • Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.

  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.


β›ͺ Parish Activities

πŸ•―οΈ Adoration

  • Every Sunday: 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.

  • First Friday of each month: 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.

πŸ™ Prayer Group

  • Meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church

πŸ“Ώ Rosary & Divine Mercy

  • Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church

✝️ Confessions

  • Drumcong: Friday evening at 7.00 p.m.

  • Rantogue: Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m.


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

Total: €600.00


πŸ•ŠοΈ Recently Deceased

Please remember in your prayers the happy repose of the soul of
PΓ draig (Patrick) McKeon, Harrow, London, and late of Edenmore, Kilclare.

His funeral will take place in St. Bridget’s Church, Drumcong on Monday 12th January at 11.00 a.m., with burial afterwards in Kiltoghert Cemetery.
May his soul now rest in peace.


πŸ‘Ά Recently Baptised

We welcome into our Christian Community
Jason Ozzy Evans, who received the Sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.


πŸ™ Baptism of the Lord – Prayer

Ever-living God,
you have given us your only-begotten One
to take on our nature
and revealed him to us at his Baptism in the river Jordan.

Grant that we, who have been born again of water and the Holy Spirit,
and made your children by adoption and grace,
may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit,
through Jesus Christ your Saviour,
who is alive with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God now and forever.

Amen.

Sunday, 4th January 2026

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
πŸ•˜ Office Hours: Mon & Fri β€” 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.


✝️ Second Sunday After Christmas

Saturday 3rd January (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Martin Conway, Crummy

Sunday 4th January (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” William and Evelyn Curran, Drumaleague, and Kathleen McKiernan


🌟 Feast of The Epiphany of The Lord (Holy Day of Obligation)

Tuesday 6th January

  • Rantogue: πŸ•™ 10.00 a.m.

  • Drumcong: πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m.


Saturday 10th January (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Jackie and Patricia Lee

Sunday 11th January (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” The Baptism of The Lord


πŸ“… Weekday Masses (Drumcong)

  • Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.

  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.


β›ͺ Parish Activities

πŸ•―οΈ Adoration

  • Every Sunday: 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.

  • First Friday of each month: 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.

πŸ™ Prayer Group

  • Meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church

πŸ“Ώ Rosary & Divine Mercy

  • Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church

✝️ Confessions

  • Drumcong: Friday evening at 7.00 p.m.

  • Rantogue: Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m.


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collections

  • 24th & 25th December: €1,965.00

  • 28th December: €615.00


πŸ™ Feast of The Epiphany

Tuesday 6th January is the Feast of The Epiphany of The Lord, a Holy Day of Obligation.


✨ Prayer for the New Year

Heavenly Father, as we begin this New Year, we place our lives, our hopes, and our intentions into Your loving hands.
Grant us the grace to walk closer with Your Son, Jesus Christ, and to remain open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Heal our wounds, strengthen our faith, and help us to trust in Your providence in every joy and trial to come.

Mary, Mother of God, watch over us and lead us ever closer to Your Son.
Saint Joseph, protector and guardian, pray for us as we seek wisdom, peace, and courage.

Lord, make this New Year a year of grace, a year of mercy, and a year of blessing.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Sunday, 28th December 2025

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
πŸ•˜ Office Hours: Mon & Fri β€” 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.


✝️ The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Saturday 27th December (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Tom Packie Gallagher and Rose Sheridan, and deceased family members

Sunday 28th December (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Liam and Carmel Moran
                   Patrick and Eileen Shanley


🌟 Feast of Mary, The Holy Mother of God

Thursday 1st January β€” New Year’s Day (Drumcong)
πŸ•™ 10.00 a.m. β€” Feast of Mary, The Holy Mother of God


Saturday 3rd January (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Martin Conway, Crummy

Sunday 4th January (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” William and Evelyn Curran, Drumaleague, and Kathleen McKiernan


πŸ“… Weekday Masses (Drumcong)

  • Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.

  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.


β›ͺ Parish Activities

πŸ•―οΈ Adoration

  • Every Sunday: 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.

  • First Friday of the month: 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.

πŸ™ Prayer Group

  • Every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church

πŸ“Ώ Rosary & Divine Mercy

  • Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church

✝️ Confessions

  • Drumcong: Friday evening at 7.00 p.m.

  • Rantogue: Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m.


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

Total: €750.00


πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Ministers for January

MinistryDrumcongRantogue
Eucharistic MinisterPhyllis DohertyAs per Rota
Minister of the WordMary McKiernan & Youth ReadersAs per Rota
Offertory CollectorsAs per RotaMichael Geoghegan
Altar SocietyPatricia FoleyCaroline McKeon
Altar ServersTeam DΒ 

πŸ’Œ Offertory Envelopes

Please take home your Church collection envelopes if you have not already done so β€” they are available on the table at the main entrance.

If you have not received a box of envelopes and would like to contribute to the Church collections, please contact the Parish Office.


✨ New Year Greetings

We wish all our parish community a happy, holy and peaceful New Year.

Sunday, 21st December 2025

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
πŸ•˜ Office Hours: Mon & Fri β€” 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.


πŸ•―οΈ Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday 20th December (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” John and Annie O’Neill, Eamonn, Noel and Patrick O’Neill

Sunday 21st December (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Con and Maureen Doherty
                   John and Rose Mulvey, Mohercregg

Tuesday 23rd December (Drumcong)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Kathleen and George Hyland and deceased members of the Doyle family


✨ Christmas Masses β€” Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord

Wednesday 24th December β€” Christmas Eve
🌟 Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord

  • Rantogue: 7.30 p.m.

  • Drumcong: 9.00 p.m.

Thursday 25th December β€” Christmas Day
πŸŽ„ Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord

  • Drumcong: 11.30 a.m.

Friday 26th December β€” St. Stephen’s Day (Drumcong)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Maeve Ferry, Gweedore, Co. Donegal, and deceased members of the Ferry, Harris and McPartland families

Saturday 27th December (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Tom Packie Gallagher and Rose Sheridan and deceased family members

Sunday 28th December (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Liam and Carmel Moran
                   Patrick and Eileen Shanley


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

8th & 14th December: €1,060.00


πŸ’Œ Offertory Envelopes

Please take home your Church collection envelopes if you have not already done so β€” they are available on the table at the main entrance.

If you have not received a box of envelopes and wish to contribute to the Church collections, please contact the Parish Office.


πŸ•―οΈ Season of Advent

The Advent preparation programme concludes this Sunday, with Adoration, Rosary, Guided Meditation, and Reflective Prayer during the Adoration Hour, each Sunday in Drumcong Church from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.


πŸ’ Recently Married

Warm congratulations and best wishes to
Rian Harding and Louisa Maye,
who were married in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong this weekend.
We wish them a lifetime of health and happiness together. πŸ’


πŸŽ„ Christmas Message

Copies of Bishop Paul’s Christmas Message are available at the Church entrance.


✨ 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-Athbliana.

Sunday, 14th December 2025

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
πŸ•˜ Office Hours: Mon & Fri β€” 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.


πŸ•―οΈ Third Sunday of Advent

Saturday 13th December (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Mary Southwell (Birthday Remembrance)

Sunday 14th December (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Christina Kelleher (1st Anniversary)

Friday 19th December (Drumcong)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Johnnie Earley (Month’s Memory) and Teresa & Sandra Earley

Saturday 20th December (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” John and Annie O’Neill, Eamonn, Noel and Patrick O’Neill

Sunday 21st December (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Con and Maureen Doherty
                   John and Rose Mulvey, Mohercregg


✨ Masses for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord

Wednesday 24th December β€” Christmas Eve
🌟 Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord

  • Rantogue: 7.30 p.m.

  • Drumcong: 9.00 p.m.

Thursday 25th December β€” Christmas Day
πŸŽ„ Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord

  • Drumcong: 11.30 a.m.


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

Total: €770.00


πŸ’Œ Offertory Envelopes 2026

Offertory envelopes for next year are now available in both Churches.
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed so generously throughout the year β€” your support is deeply appreciated.

If you have not received a box of envelopes and would like to contribute, please contact the Parish Office.


πŸŽ„ St. Brigid’s N.S. Parents Association – Christmas Fundraiser

🎢 School Christmas Concert
πŸ“ St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong
πŸ“… Monday 15th December at 6.00 p.m.

Following the concert, gather at the school to light the School Tree 🌟
Each child has made a decoration, available for €2 β€” proceeds support school activities and equipment (available from 10th December).

πŸ•ŠοΈ The Parents Association will also hold a Church Gate Collection at both Churches on 13th & 14th December.


πŸ•―οΈ Season of Advent

For the four Sundays of Advent, there will be Adoration, Rosary, Guided Meditation, and Reflective Prayer during the Adoration Hour (7.00 – 8.00 p.m.) each Sunday in Drumcong Church.


πŸ“½οΈ Advent Reflection Evening

πŸ“ Parochial House
πŸ“… Wednesday 17th December
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m.

Fr. CiarΓ n will present a beautiful Advent Reflection Video β€” all are warmly welcome.


πŸ’™ Mary’s Meals – Thank You

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the recent Mary’s Meals Coffee Morning in St. Joseph’s, Leitrim Village.

β˜• €3,219 was donated on the day β€” and through the Double the Love Campaign, match-funded by the Tom Cunningham Trust Fund, this became €6,438.

🌍 This amount will feed 292 children every day for an entire year.
May God reward you abundantly for your generosity. πŸ™


✨ Advent Reflection

β€œThe Third Candle of Advent reminds us of Joy β€”
May the light of Christ fill our hearts with gladness as we await His coming.”

Sunday, 7th December 2025

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
πŸ•˜ Office Hours: Mon & Fri β€” 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.


πŸ•―οΈ Second Sunday of Advent

Saturday 6th December (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Tim McWeeney and deceased members of the McWeeney family

Sunday 7th December (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Tom Regan and his sister Maureen Sayers, and their parents Mary Anne and Frank Regan
                   Kathleen Cullen, Selton

Monday 8th December β€” Feast of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

  • Rantogue: 10.00 a.m.

  • Drumcong: 7.30 p.m.

Saturday 13th December (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Mary Southwell (Birthday Remembrance)

Sunday 14th December (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Christina Kelleher (1st Anniversary)


⏰ Change of Mass Time

Please note: Mass on Thursday 11th December will be at 7.30 p.m. in Drumcong, not 10.00 a.m.


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

Total: €685.00


πŸ’Œ Offertory Envelopes 2026

Offertory envelopes for next year are available for collection in both Churches this weekend.
A sincere thank you to all who have contributed so faithfully throughout the year β€” your generosity is greatly appreciated.

If you have not received a box of envelopes and would like to contribute to the Church collections, please contact the Parish Office.


πŸŽ„ St. Brigid’s N.S. Parents Association – Christmas Fundraiser

🎢 Christmas Concert:
πŸ“ St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong
πŸ“… Monday 15th December at 6.00 p.m.

After the concert, gather at the school for the Lighting of the School Tree 🌟
Each child has made a decoration for the tree β€” available to purchase for €2 each from 10th December, supporting school activities and equipment.

πŸ•ŠοΈ The Parents Association will also hold a Church Gate Collection at both Churches on 13th & 14th December.


πŸ•―οΈ Season of Advent

Throughout the four Sundays of Advent, there will be Adoration, Rosary, Guided Meditation, and Reflective Prayer during Adoration Hour (7.00 – 8.00 p.m.) every Sunday in Drumcong Church.


πŸ’ Recently Married

Warm congratulations and every blessing to
Aoife McWeeney and David Murray,
who celebrated their marriage in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong on Friday last.
Wishing them a lifetime of happiness and good health together. πŸ’


🏫 Primary School Survey – Have Your Say

The Department of Education is conducting a Primary School Survey to determine the future provision and patronage of schools in Ireland.
Parents are asked whether they wish their school to remain Catholic or change patronage.

πŸ“… Deadline: 16th December 2025
πŸ’» www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/campaigns/primary-school-survey/

Don’t leave it to others β€” have your say.


πŸŽ… Care of The Aged – Christmas Party

The Care of The Aged Committee kindly requests that anyone planning to attend the Christmas Party please confirm as soon as possible if you have not already done so.

Sunday, 30th November 2025

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
πŸ•˜ Office Hours: Mon & Fri β€” 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.


πŸ•―οΈ First Sunday of Advent

Saturday 29th November (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Vigil Mass for the First Sunday of Advent

Sunday 30th November (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Jack and Elizabeth Doran, and their son Christy, Rossy

Wednesday 3rd December (Drumcong)
πŸ•™ 10.00 a.m. β€” Deceased members of the Doyle family and Irene Egan

Saturday 6th December (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Tim McWeeney and deceased members of the McWeeney family

Sunday 7th December (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Tom Regan and his sister Maureen Sayers, and their parents Mary Anne and Frank Regan
                   Kathleen Cullen, Selton


πŸ™ Feast of the Immaculate Conception

πŸ“… Monday 8th December
Masses:

  • Rantogue: 10.00 a.m.

  • Drumcong: 7.30 p.m.


πŸ“Ώ First Saturdays Devotion

Next Saturday 6th December, the Rosary will be said in Rantogue Church at 7.00 p.m. as part of the Devotion of the Five First Saturdays.

Conditions of the Devotion:

  • Go to Confession (within 8 days)

  • Receive Holy Communion on the Saturday

  • Say five decades of the Rosary

  • Keep Our Lady company while meditating for 15 minutes on the Mysteries of the Rosary


πŸ™Œ Ministers for December

MinistryDrumcongRantogue
Eucharistic MinisterMarian Cooney, Christina KeaneyMary McWeeney
Minister of the WordGeraldine McWeeney, Mary McKiernanAs per Rota
Offertory CollectorsAs per RotaSean Mulvey
Altar SocietyChristina LynchMaureen Charles
Altar ServersTeam CΒ 

πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

Total: €610.00


πŸ•ŠοΈ Recently Deceased

Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of
Berney McKeon, Barna, Galway (formerly Rantogue),
whose funeral took place during the week.
May he rest in peace.


πŸ•―οΈ Season of Advent

For the four Sundays of Advent, beginning Sunday 30th November, there will be Adoration, Rosary, Guided Meditation, and Reflective Prayer taking place during Adoration Hour (7.00 – 8.00 p.m.) each Sunday in Drumcong Church.


πŸ“½οΈ Advent Reflection Video

Fr. CiarΓ n will host an Advent Video evening in the Parochial House
πŸ“… Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 7.30 p.m.
πŸŽ₯ Everyone is warmly welcome.


πŸ•ŠοΈ November Remembrance Mass

πŸ“… This Sunday 30th November
πŸ•” 5.00 p.m.
πŸ“ St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong

Mass in remembrance of all deceased family and friends, especially those who have died during the past year.


🏫 Primary School Survey – Have Your Say

The Department of Education is conducting a Primary School Survey to determine the future provision of Primary Schools in Ireland.
Parents are being asked whether they wish their school to remain Catholic or change patronage.

πŸ“… Closing Date: 16th December 2025
πŸ’» Have your say: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/campaigns/primary-school-survey/

Β 

Sunday, 23rd November 2025

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
πŸ•˜ Office Hours: Mon & Fri β€” 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.


πŸ‘‘ Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Saturday 22nd November (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Vigil Mass for the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Sunday 23rd November (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Sean and Neil Clarke

Wednesday 26th November (Drumcong)
πŸ•™ 10.00 a.m. β€” Packie and Kay McCabe

Friday 28th November (Drumcong)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Jenny Gilmartin (1st Anniversary)

Saturday 29th November (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Vigil Mass for the First Sunday of Advent

Sunday 30th November (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Jack and Elizabeth Doran, and their son Christy, Rossy


πŸ“… Weekday Masses (Drumcong)

  • Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.

  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.


β›ͺ Parish Activities

πŸ•―οΈ Adoration

  • Every Sunday: 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.

  • First Friday: 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.

πŸ™ Prayer Group

  • Meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church

πŸ“Ώ Rosary & Divine Mercy

  • Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church

✝️ Confessions

  • Drumcong: Friday at 7.00 p.m.

  • Rantogue: Saturday at 7.00 p.m.


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

Total: €715.00


πŸ“– Sliabh an Iarainn History Talk

πŸ“ Community Centre, Ballinaglera
πŸ“… Thursday 27th November
πŸ•— 8.00 p.m.

Fr. Liam Kelly will deliver a talk titled
β€œFranciscans on the Mountain: Sliabh an Iarainn in Penal Times.”
πŸ“š All are welcome.


πŸ‘©β€πŸ­ Leitrim Women Through Time

πŸ“ Ballinamore Library
πŸ“… Wednesday 26th November
πŸ•– 7.00 p.m.

Historian Donna Gilligan explores the β€œLeitrim Women Through Time” project β€” sharing women’s experiences of factory work in Leitrim from 1930–2000.
🎟️ Free event – all welcome.


πŸ™ Eucharistic Ministers’ Meeting

πŸ“ Drumcong Church
πŸ“… Wednesday 26th November
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m.

A meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers, with a warm welcome to new volunteers interested in serving in this Ministry.


πŸ•―οΈ Season of Advent

For the four Sundays of Advent, beginning Sunday 30th November, there will be:
✨ Adoration, Rosary, Guided Meditation, and Reflective Prayer
πŸ“ During Adoration Hour – Drumcong Church, 7.00 to 8.00 p.m.


πŸ•ŠοΈ November Remembrance Mass

πŸ“… Sunday 30th November
πŸ•” 5.00 p.m.
πŸ“ St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong

Mass in remembrance of all deceased family and friends, especially those who have died during the past year.


β˜• Mary’s Meals β€” 20th Anniversary Celebration

πŸ“ St. Joseph’s Centre, Leitrim Village
πŸ“… Sunday 30th November
πŸ•š 11.00 a.m.

Join us for a Coffee Morning celebrating 20 years of Mary’s Meals in Ireland.
🎀 Patricia Friel, Executive Director (Mary’s Meals Ireland), will give a short presentation.
🎢 Traditional music by local artists
🎟️ Raffle on the day
πŸ’™ All are warmly invited to attend this uplifting community event supporting a wonderful cause.

Sunday, 16th November 2025

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
πŸ•˜ Office Hours: Mon & Fri β€” 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.


✝️ Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday 15th November (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Mae, Charlie and Gabriel McKiernan

Sunday 16th November (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” James, Elizabeth and Padraic Flynn, and deceased members of the Flynn and Beirne families
                   Kay and Bertie McNally

Friday 21st November (Drumcong)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Cathal McWeeney

Saturday 22nd November (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Vigil Mass for the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Sunday 23rd November (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Sean and Neil Clarke


πŸ“… Weekday Masses (Drumcong)

  • Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.

  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.


β›ͺ Parish Activities

πŸ•―οΈ Adoration

  • Every Sunday: 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.

  • First Friday: 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.

πŸ™ Prayer Group

  • Meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church

πŸ“Ώ Rosary & Divine Mercy

  • Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church

✝️ Confessions

  • Drumcong: Friday at 7.00 p.m.

  • Rantogue: Saturday at 7.00 p.m.


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

Total: €910.00


πŸ™ Eucharistic Ministers – Volunteers Needed

We currently need more Eucharistic Ministers in both Drumcong and Rantogue Churches.
If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please contact Fr. CiarΓ n or the Parish Office.


πŸ“– Sliabh an Iarainn History Talk

πŸ“ Community Centre, Ballinaglera
πŸ“… Thursday 27th November
πŸ•— 8.00 p.m.

Fr. Liam Kelly will give a talk titled β€œFranciscans on the Mountain: Sliabh an Iarainn in Penal Times.”
πŸ“š All are welcome.


πŸ•ŠοΈ Recently Deceased

Please remember in your prayers
Johnny Earley, Drumbranned, Kilclare,
whose funeral took place during the week.
May he now enjoy the peace and light of heaven.


β˜• Mary’s Meals β€” 20th Anniversary Celebration

πŸ“ St. Joseph’s Centre, Leitrim Village
πŸ“… Sunday 30th November
πŸ•š 11.00 a.m.

Mary’s Meals feeds over 3 million children daily in schools across 16 of the poorest countries worldwide.
πŸ’™ 97% of all funds raised go directly to feed these children.

Founded in Scotland (2002) by Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, and introduced to Ireland in 2005 by John Pridmore (Gowel), the charity celebrates 20 years in Ireland this month.

β˜• Coffee Morning & Presentation by Patricia Friel, Executive Director (Mary’s Meals Ireland)
🎢 Traditional music by local artists
🎟️ Raffle on the day
πŸ’¬ Everyone is welcome to share in this uplifting community morning.

Sunday, 9th November 2025

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
πŸ•˜ Office Hours: Mon & Fri β€” 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.


✝️ Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday 8th November (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Frank Charles

Sunday 9th November (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Pat Flynn and deceased members of the Flynn family

Thursday 13th November (Drumcong)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Jim and Babie Beirne, and Mary McDermott, Garvagh

Saturday 15th November (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Mae, Charlie and Gabriel McKiernan

Sunday 16th November (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Seamus, Elizabeth and Padraic Flynn, and deceased members of the Flynn and Beirne families
                   Kay and Bertie McNally


⏰ Change of Mass Time

Please note: Mass will be at 7.30 p.m. in Drumcong on Thursday 13th November
(not at 10.00 a.m. as usual).


πŸ“… Weekday Masses (Drumcong)

  • Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.

  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.


β›ͺ Parish Activities

πŸ•―οΈ Adoration

  • Every Sunday: 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.

  • First Friday: 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.

πŸ™ Prayer Group

  • Meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church

πŸ“Ώ Rosary & Divine Mercy

  • Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church

✝️ Confessions

  • Drumcong: Friday at 7.00 p.m.

  • Rantogue: Saturday at 7.00 p.m.


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

1st & 2nd November: €945.00


πŸ™ Eucharistic Ministers – Volunteers Needed

We are currently in need of additional Eucharistic Ministers for both Drumcong and Rantogue Churches.
If you are interested in serving in this important ministry, please contact Fr. CiarΓ n or the Parish Office.


πŸ•ŠοΈ Remembering Our Dearly Departed

You are invited to write the names of your deceased family members and friends on the pages available at the church entrance.
πŸ“¦ Please place the pages in the box on the Altar β€” all names will be remembered at every Mass throughout November.


✨ Prayer for Deceased Relatives and Friends

Into your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters.
In this life, you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil and bid them eternal rest.
The old order has passed away β€” welcome them into paradise,
where there will be no sorrow, no weeping, or pain,
but the fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever.
Amen.

Sunday, 2nd November 2025

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
πŸ•˜ Office Hours: Mon & Fri β€” 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.


✝️ Feast of All Souls

Saturday 1st November (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Vigil Mass for the Feast of All Souls

Sunday 2nd November (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Joseph, Patrick and Loretta Tighe, and deceased members of the Tighe and McNulty families

Friday 7th November (Drumcong)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Tommie, Ellie and Michael James McKiernan, Maura Dwyer, and Nora Doughty

Saturday 8th November (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Frank Charles

Sunday 9th November (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Pat Flynn and deceased members of the Flynn family


⏰ Change of Mass Time

Please note: Mass will be at 7.30 p.m. in Drumcong on Wednesday 5th November
(not at 10.00 a.m. as usual).


πŸ“… Weekday Masses (Drumcong)

  • Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.

  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.


β›ͺ Parish Activities

πŸ•―οΈ Adoration

  • Every Sunday: 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.

  • First Friday: 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.

πŸ™ Prayer Group

  • Meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church

πŸ“Ώ Rosary & Divine Mercy

  • Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church

✝️ Confessions

  • Drumcong: Friday at 7.00 p.m.

  • Rantogue: Saturday at 7.00 p.m.


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collections

  • Offertory: €825.00

  • Mission Sunday Collection: €635.00


πŸ‘Ά Recently Baptised

We welcome into our Christian Community
Grace Maureen McDermott, who received the Sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.


πŸ•ŠοΈ Remembering Our Dearly Departed

If you wish, please write the names of your deceased family members and friends on the pages provided at the church entrance.
πŸ“¦ Place the sheets in the box on the Altar β€” all names will be remembered at every Mass during November.


🌹 First Saturdays Devotion

πŸ“ Rantogue Church
πŸ•– Rosary at 7.00 p.m. (Saturday evening)

This devotion was given by Our Lady to Lucia of Fatima in 1925, and later reaffirmed by the Infant Jesus in 1926.
It carries great spiritual power β€” to bring peace, conversion, and reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Conditions of the Devotion:

  • Go to Confession (within 8 days)

  • Receive Holy Communion on the Saturday

  • Pray five decades of the Rosary

  • Spend 15 minutes in meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary while keeping Our Lady company

πŸ™ β€œThe intention is to make reparation for sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.”

Sunday, 26th October 2025

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
πŸ•˜ Office Hours: Mon & Fri β€” 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.


✝️ Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday 25th October (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Lily Heeran, Mullaghgarve

Sunday 26th October (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Bridget and Francie Gilmartin, their son Francie, and all deceased members of the Gilmartin family
                   Ben McKeon and deceased members of the McKeon family

Friday 31st October (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Vigil Mass for the Feast of All Saints

Saturday 1st November (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Feast of All Saints

Saturday 1st November (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Vigil Mass for the Feast of All Souls

Sunday 2nd November (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Joseph, Patrick and Loretta Tighe, and deceased members of the Tighe and McNulty families


πŸ“… Weekday Masses (Drumcong)

  • Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.

  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.


β›ͺ Parish Activities

πŸ•―οΈ Adoration

  • Every Sunday: 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.

  • First Friday: 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.

πŸ™ Prayer Group

  • Meets Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church

πŸ“Ώ Rosary & Divine Mercy

  • Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church

✝️ Confessions

  • Drumcong: Friday at 7.00 p.m.

  • Rantogue: Saturday at 7.00 p.m.


⚠️ Please Note:
Mass on Friday 31st October takes place in Rantogue β€” Vigil Mass for the Feast of All Saints.


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

Total: €740.00


πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Ministers for November

MinistryDrumcongRantogue
Eucharistic MinisterImelda LynchDeirdre Ferry
Minister of the WordEmily McPaddenAs per Rota
Offertory CollectorsAs per RotaRory O’Neill
Altar SocietyMary HarrisMary McWeeney
Altar ServersTeam BΒ 

πŸ•ŠοΈ Remembrance Mass

πŸ“… Sunday 26th October 2025
πŸ•’ 3.00 p.m.
πŸ“ Aughnasheelin Church

Mass for deceased members of the Aughacashel and Bencroy coal mines.
β˜• Get-together and refreshments will follow in the Centre after Mass.


πŸ‘Ά Recently Baptised

We welcome into our Christian Community
Fìadh Kate Spellman, who received the Sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.


πŸ‘΅ Care of the Aged

A Care of the Aged meeting will take place on
πŸ“… Wednesday 29th October 2025
πŸ•— 8.00 p.m.
πŸ“ Cardiff’s, Drumcong


πŸ’– Thank You

A heartfelt thank you from John Bohan to all who donated to his Retirement/Birthday Function held in Cardiff’s.
πŸ’Ά Amount received: €1,813.40
πŸŽ—οΈ John has generously donated this sum to the North West Hospice, Sligo.

Sunday, 19th October 2025

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com


✝️ Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday 18th October (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Packie Reynolds and deceased members of the Reynolds family, Derrien

Sunday 19th October (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Thomas and Mary Kate Mulvanerty, Rossy
                   Mae and George Stenson and deceased members of the Stenson and Cronogue families

Saturday 25th October (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Lily Heeran, Mullaghgarve

Sunday 26th October (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Bridget and Francie Gilmartin, their son Francie, and all deceased members of the Gilmartin family
                   Ben McKeon and deceased members of the McKeon family


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

Total: €858.00


🌍 World Mission Sunday

πŸ“… This Sunday – 19th October
A second collection will be taken up at both Masses this weekend in support of the Missions.
πŸ™ Please give generously to help missionary work around the world.


🧠 Alzheimer’s Information CafΓ©

πŸ“… Thursday 23rd October
πŸ•š 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
πŸ“ Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore

Open to everyone β€” a space for support, information, and connection.
πŸ“ž For more details contact Mary on 087 0024190.


πŸ•ŠοΈ Remembrance Mass

πŸ“… Sunday 26th October 2025
πŸ•’ 3.00 p.m.
πŸ“ Aughnasheelin Church

Mass for deceased members of the Aughacashel and Bencroy coal mines.
β˜• Get-together and refreshments in the Centre afterwards.


πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ An Tobar Nua Counselling Service

Confidential Counselling available nationwide (via phone or Zoom) for anyone struggling with:

  • Grief

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Life challenges

πŸ’Ά Donation-based service
πŸ“ž Phone: 091 562175
πŸ“§ Email: counselling@antobarnua.com


πŸ™ A Prayer to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

Jesus Christ, you have risen from the dead and now reign with your Father in heaven.
You are truly present here in the Blessed Sacrament, and truly present when we receive you at Mass.
Your presence proves your love and care for us β€” you are our Lord and our God.

We pray to you now, confident that you will listen to us.
Increase our faith; strengthen our hope; widen our love.
Help us to discover what you want us to do, and help us to do it well.
Help us to live as you would wish us to live.
Be present with us always and increase God’s life within us.
May your presence be a sign and source of love in the world.

Amen.

Sunday, 12th October 2025

πŸ“ž Phone: 071 9642021
πŸ“§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com


✝️ Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday 11th October (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Michael and Bridget Moran, Gortnawane

Sunday 12th October (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Elizabeth and Peter Lynch and deceased members of the Lynch and Murray families

Saturday 18th October (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Vigil Mass for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday 19th October (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Thomas and Mary Kate Mulvanerty, Rossy
                   Mae and George Stenson


🌟 Feast of Saint Carlo Acutis

πŸ“… Today – Sunday 12th October
Saint Carlo Acutis is celebrated for his deep devotion to the Eucharist and for using digital media to spread faith and inspire young Catholics worldwide.


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

Total: €785.00


πŸ‘Ά Recently Baptised

We welcome into our Christian Community
FaolΓ‘n Tiernan Earley, who received the Sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.


πŸ™ Eucharistic Ministers – Volunteers Needed

We are currently seeking additional Eucharistic Ministers for Rantogue Church.
If you are interested in becoming, or are already serving, please give your name to any Pastoral Council Member.


πŸ•ŠοΈ Remembrance Mass

πŸ“… Sunday 26th October 2025
πŸ•’ 3.00 p.m.
πŸ“ Aughnasheelin Church

Mass for deceased members of the Aughacashel and Bencroy coal mines.
β˜• Get-together and refreshments will follow in the Centre after Mass.


🚌 Jubilee Pilgrimage – Year of Hope

To mark the Jubilee Year in our Diocese, three pilgrimage sites have been designated as special places of prayer:

  • Poor Clare Convent, Drumshanbo

  • St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford

  • St. Manchan’s Shrine, Offaly

πŸ“… Saturday 18th October 2025
πŸ•— Bus departs Drumshanbo Carpark at 8.50 a.m.
β›ͺ Mass: 10.00 a.m. at St. Mel’s Cathedral

πŸ“ž To book a place, please contact Drumshanbo Parish Office at 071 9641010 as soon as possible.


πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ An Tobar Nua Counselling Service

Confidential Counselling (phone or Zoom) for anyone struggling with:

  • Grief

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Life challenges

πŸ’Ά Donation-based service
πŸ“ž Phone: 091 562175
πŸ“§ Email: counselling@antobarnua.com


🌍 Mission Sunday

πŸ“… Next Sunday – 19th October 2025
πŸ™ A second collection will be taken up next weekend in support of the Missions.
Please give generously to assist missionary work throughout the world.

Sunday, 5th October 2025

✝️ Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday 4th October (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Linda Logan

Sunday 5th October (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Bernie McNulty
Sean, Anne and Mike Guckian, Anna Rose Coffey, and Kathleen Duggan

Saturday 11th October (Rantogue)
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m. β€” Michael and Bridget Moran, Gortnawane

Sunday 12th October (Drumcong)
πŸ•¦ 11.30 a.m. β€” Elizabeth and Peter Lynch and deceased family members


🌟 Saint Carlo Acutis

πŸ“… Feast Day: Sunday 12th October
Carlo Acutis is remembered for his devotion to the Eucharist and his inspiring use of digital media to promote Catholic faith and devotion.


πŸ’Ά Offertory Collection

Total: €785.00


πŸ™ Eucharistic Ministers – Volunteers Needed

We are seeking additional Eucharistic Ministers for Rantogue Church.
If you are interested (or already serving), please give your name to any Pastoral Council Member.


🚌 Care of the Aged Trip to Knock

πŸ“… Sunday 12th October 2025
🚌 Bus leaves Drumcong Carpark at 10.30 a.m.
πŸ’Ά Cost: €25 per person

πŸ“ž To book, call:

  • Bridie: 086 3825417

  • Chris: 089 4869682 (after 6.00 p.m.)

Booking as soon as possible is advised.


πŸ“š Talk: 1852 Leitrim Election

πŸ“ Ballinamore Library
πŸ“… Wednesday 8th October
πŸ•’ 7.30 p.m.

🎀 Talk by Liam McNiffe
πŸ’‘ Free event β€” all welcome!


πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ An Tobar Nua Counselling Service

Confidential counselling via phone or Zoom, supporting those struggling with:

  • Grief

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Life challenges

πŸ’Ά Service is donation-based
πŸ“ž Phone: 091 562175
πŸ“§ Email: counselling@antobarnua.com


✨ Reflection

What is God’s plan for your life?
God’s plan for every human being is that we enjoy the happiness and blessing of His divine life in this world, and the next.
In short, God wants us to be happy and blessed, and by His grace we are.

Our vocation to live in the power of the Holy Spirit invites us to live the Beatitudes daily, to strive for holiness and sanctity.

Each day, we face choices: to live for God or for ourselves, to choose life or death, good or evil, happiness or unhappiness.

Blessed are we when we choose God.

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