news Updates
Sunday, 18th May 2025
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saturday 17th May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Frank Dolan 1st Anniversary.
Sunday 18th May (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 a.m. — Mary and Barbara Mulleney.
Saturday 24th May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Austin, John and Sonny Mahon.
Sunday 25th May (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 a.m. — Peadar Gibbons and deceased members of the Gibbons and McGovern families.
PLEASE NOTE:
There will be no Mass in Drumcong on Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st, or Thursday 22nd May.
Mass on Friday 23rd at 7.30 p.m. as usual.
Offertory Collection
💶 €690.00
Clothes Collection – Drumcong NS
Drumcong NS are holding a Clothes Collection fundraising event on May 28th.
Recycle your unwanted clothing and help us raise funds for our school at the same time!
Support our Green Schools Programme by placing your clean items in a black bag and dropping them to the school on the week beginning 26th May.
Thank you for supporting this initiative. All money raised will be used to fund school trips and buy school resources.
Alzheimers Information Café
🗓 22nd May 2025
🕚 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
📍 Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore
📞 For more information contact Mary @ 087 0024190
Free Information Café open to everyone on the 4th Thursday of every month.
Pray for Life Novena
The Pray for Life Novena is an invitation to join thousands of people across Ireland to pray for the protection of human life, from Friday 23rd May to the Feast of the Visitation on Saturday 31st May.
Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life in Ireland.
🔗 Visit www.prayforlife.ie for daily novena prayers and to sign up for daily reminders.
📱 Prayers will also be posted at:
facebook.com/PrayforLifeNovena
@PrayforLife_ie on X
@prayforlifenovena on Instagram
This is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
Mohercregg GWS
The AGM of the Mohercregg GWS takes place on 27th May at 9.00 p.m.
📍 Liscarbin Community Centre
Please ensure a member from every household on the scheme is in attendance as there are many important issues up for discussion.
Knowing and Living our Catholic Faith
Catechism/YouCat Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock
🗓 Saturday 31st May, 2025
🎤 Guest speaker: Rev. Fr. John Harris O.P., Prior Provincial, Irish Dominican Province
📌 See Church Notice Board for details.
📞 Enquiries: Màirìn 087 7950325
Prayer for Leitrim Diaspora
We remember the people of Leitrim who emigrated from here during difficult times.
We pray for those who left our county and parish during famine times, never to see home again.
We remember our Leitrim family members and friends who departed in more recent times in search of a better life, and died abroad.
We pray also, for our young people who are still choosing the route of emigration.
We give thanks for the modern communications that have made it easier to stay connected to home.
On this weekend – we gather our Leitrim diaspora everywhere into our hearts and minds.
Sunday, 11th May 2025
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Fourth Sunday of Easter – Vocations Sunday
Saturday 10th May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Vigil Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
Sunday 11th May (Drumcong)
🕥 11.30 a.m. —
Mai and Bernard Farrell and their son Danny.
Thomas Joseph and Rita Roddy, Mullaun.
Brendan Meehan and deceased members of the Meehan family.
Upcoming Masses
Saturday 17th May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Frank Dolan 1st Anniversary.
Sunday 18th May (Drumcong)
🕥 11.30 a.m. — Mary and Barbara Mulleney.
Offertory Collection
💶 €725.00
Clothes Collection – Drumcong NS
Drumcong NS are holding a Clothes Collection fundraising event on May 28th.
♻️ Recycle your unwanted clothing and help raise funds for our school!
🗓️ Drop bags of clean items (in black bags) during the week of 26th May.
💡 Funds will support school trips and resources. Thank you!
Alzheimers Information Café
📍 Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore
📅 Thursday 22nd May 2025
🕚 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
📞 Contact Mary @ 087 0024190
Free Information Café open to everyone.
Leitrim PPN Plenary – Community Gathering
📍 Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon
📅 Thursday 15th May at 7.00 p.m.
🗣️ Guest Speakers: Heather Humphreys & Ombudsman Ger Deering
🍽️ Refreshments + info stands
📧 Register: info@leitrimppn.ie
All PPN member groups welcome – or come along to join.
Pray for Life Novena
📅 23rd – 31st May
🙏 The Pray for Life Novena is an invitation to join thousands of people across Ireland to pray for the protection of human life, from Friday 23rd May to the Feast of the Visitation on Saturday 31st May. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life in Ireland.
🌐 www.prayforlife.ie
📲 Also posted at:
facebook.com/PrayforLifeNovena
@PrayforLife_ie on X
@prayforlifenovena on Instagram
An initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
St. Pio Relics – Holycross Abbey (E41PH01)
📅 Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May
🕙 Veneration & ceremonies:
Saturday: 10.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Sunday: 9.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
📍 Includes annual St. Pio Pilgrimage on Sunday from 1.30 p.m.
📞 Contact: 0504-43124
📧 Email: hbparishoffice@gmail.com
Prayer for Vocations
Loving God, you speak to us and nourish us through the life of this church community.
Lord, we ask you to send your Spirit to us so that men and women among us, young and old, will respond to your call to service and leadership in the Church.
We pray, especially, in our day, for those who hear your invitation to be a priest, sister, brother or deacon.
May those who are opening their hearts and minds to your call be encouraged and strengthened through our enthusiasm in your service.
Amen.
Sunday, 4th May 2025
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Third Sunday of Easter
Saturday 3rd May 2025 (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday of Easter.
Sunday 4th May 2025 (Drumcong)
🕥 11.30 a.m. — Third Sunday of Easter.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Saturday 10th May 2025 (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Vigil Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
Sunday 11th May 2025 (Drumcong)
🕥 11.30 a.m. —
Mai and Bernard Farrell and their son Danny.
Thomas Joseph and Rita Roddy, Mullaun.
Brendan Meehan and deceased members of the Meehan family.
Weekday Church Schedule – Drumcong
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
Adoration: Sunday 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
First Friday Adoration: 8.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Prayer Group: Thursday 8.00 p.m.
Rosary & Divine Mercy: Wednesday 5.30 p.m. (Rantogue Church)
Confessions:
Drumcong: Friday 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday 7.00 p.m.
Offertory Collection
💶 €655.00
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to the boys and girls who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in our parish this weekend. A special word of thanks to all those who helped to make this a very memorable day.
Tròcaire Boxes
Please return your Tròcaire Lenten boxes if you have not already done so. Thank you.
Rural Social Scheme (RSS) Positions
Applications are now open to rural dwellers who:
No longer need to be actively farming
Are in receipt of social welfare payments
Are over 50 years old
📞 Contact Leitrim Development Company Drumshanbo: 071 9641770 Ext 202
📞 Or James Brogan (RSS Supervisor): 086 8521785
Bóthar Easter Campaign 2025
Supports education for trafficked girls in Tanzania.
🌱 Make this year a Spring of Hope
🌐 Visit: www.bothar.ie
📧 Email: info@bothar.ie
📞 Tel: +353 61 414142
Recently Baptised
We welcome into our Christian Community Jack James Mahon who received the Sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.
Clothes Collection – Drumcong NS
🧥♻️ Drumcong NS are holding a Clothes Collection fundraising event on May 28th.
Support our Green Schools Programme by:
Recycling unwanted clothing
Placing clean items in a black bag
Dropping to the school from May 26th
💡 Funds go toward school trips and resources.
Lough Derg One Day Retreat
🗓️ Sunday 11th May
🚌 Bus leaves Drumshanbo Church Carpark at 7.45 a.m.
💰 Cost: €50 + bus fare
📞 Booking: Contact Kathleen on 086 1597625
Easter Sunday, 20th April 2025
Parish Office
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Easter Sunday
Sunday 20th April (Rantogue)
🕙 10.00 a.m. — Easter Sunday
Sunday 20th April (Drumcong)
🕥 11.30 a.m. — May and George Stenson and deceased members of the Cronogue and Stenson families.
(Easter Sunday)
Following Week
Monday 21st April (Drumcong)
🕛 12 Noon — Thomas and Mary B. Kelly
Saturday 26th April (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — John and Mary Anne Murray and deceased family members.
Sunday 27th April (Drumcong)
🕥 11.30 a.m. —
Hannah Easterbrook.
Mike Joe, Kathleen and Padraig Murray.
Hubert and Gavin Murray and Gerry and Geraldine.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible study continues each Tuesday evening from 8.30pm to 10.00pm in St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Leitrim Village, N41PY51
Tròcaire Boxes
Please return your Tròcaire Lenten boxes if you have not already done so.
Thank you.
Leitrim Alzheimer Café
Free Information Cafè — 4th Thursday of the month.
🗓️ 24th April 2025
🕚 11 am – 1.00 pm
📍 Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore
📞 Contact Mary @ 087 0024190.
Divine Mercy
🗓️ Sunday 27th April is Divine Mercy Sunday.
The Divine Mercy Novena started on Good Friday.
11.30 a.m. — Blessing of the Divine Mercy picture at Mass in Drumcong
3.00 p.m. — Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary with veneration of the Divine Mercy picture (Drumcong)
Everyone is welcome to join.
Family Carers Ireland
Family Carers Ireland is the National Charity Supporting 500,000+ Family Carers Nationwide. We are currently recruiting for Community Homecare Workers to provide support to clients.
Flexible hours
Own car and full driving licence essential
📩 Send your CV to: jobs@familycarers.ie
📞 Contact Carol: 049 8511031 or 086 4183949
Rural Social Scheme (RSS) Positions
Applications now open for rural dwellers who:
No longer need to be actively farming
Are over 50 years old
Are in receipt of Social Welfare Payments
📞 Contact Leitrim Development Company Drumshanbo: 071 9641770 Ext 202
📞 Or James Brogan, RSS Supervisor: 086 8521785
Call to Praise – Saturday 26th April
Fr. Pat Collins has called us to join in praise over cities, towns and the areas where we live. It is God’s plan that these places should be a testimony of His power, healing and abundant life.
“Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in these places – my eyes and my heart will always be there.”
— 2 Chronicles 7:15–16
📍 Famine Graveyard, Mullagharve
🕒 Saturday 26th April at 3.00 p.m.
Everyone is invited. Bring family, friends or neighbours from other Christian denominations.
Easter Wishes
WISHING ALL OUR PARISHIONERS MANY EASTER BLESSINGS 🌿
Sunday, 13th April 2025
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Palm Sunday of The Lord’s Passion
Saturday 12th April (Rantogue) – 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for Ann and Tommie Beirne, Frank Charles and all deceased members of the Power family.
Sunday 13th April (Drumcong) – 11.30 a.m. Sean Duignan 1st Anniversary. (Palm Sunday)
Sunday 20th April (Rantogue) – 10.00 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass.
Sunday 20th April (Drumcong) – 11.30 a.m. Mass for May and George Stenson and deceased members of the Cronogue and Stenson families. (Easter Sunday)
Ceremonies for Easter Week:
Drumcong:
Tuesday 15th April: 7.30 p.m. Mass.
Wednesday 16th April: 10.00 a.m. Mass; Chrism Mass at St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford at 7.00 p.m.
Good Friday, 18th April: 7.30 p.m. Celebration of The Lord’s Passion.
Holy Saturday, 19th April: 9.00 p.m. The Easter Vigil.
Easter Sunday, 20th April: 11.30 a.m.
Rantogue:
Holy Thursday, 17th April: 7.30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
Good Friday, 18th April: 3.00 p.m. Stations of the Cross.
Easter Sunday, 20th April: 10.00 a.m.
Confessions for Easter: Tuesday evening at 6.00 p.m. in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong.
Holy Thursday: One hour of quiet prayer and reflection after the Lord’s Supper at St. Joseph’s Church, Rantogue.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible: Continues every Tuesday from 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Leitrim Village, N41PY51.
Drumcong Choir: Choir practice for Easter on Wednesday 16th April at 8.00 p.m. New members welcome.
St. Bridget’s National School: Clothes collection on 28th May as a fundraiser. Drop bags at the school from 26th May.
Trocàire Boxes: Return your Trocàire Lenten boxes to Rantogue Church on Holy Thursday and Drumcong Church on Good Friday.
Divine Mercy Sunday: 27th April. Novena starts on Good Friday. Divine Mercy picture blessing at 11.30 a.m. Mass in Drumcong and 3.00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary with veneration of the picture.
Sunday, 6th April 2025
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Saturday 5th April (Rantogue) – 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent.
Sunday 6th April (Drumcong) – 11.30 a.m. Mass for Ena, Tone, and John Reynolds.
Friday 11th April (Drumcong) – 7.30 p.m. Mass for Rose Cummins.
Saturday 12th April (Rantogue) – 7.30 p.m. Mass for Ann and Tommie Beirne, Frank Charles, and all deceased members of the Power family.
Sunday 13th April (Drumcong) – 11.30 a.m. Sean Duignan 1st Anniversary. Palm Sunday.
Offertory Collection: €815.00
Lourdes Assisted Pilgrimage Fund Collection: €380.00
Stations of the Cross: Stations of the Cross will take place in Drumcong Church every Friday evening at 7.00 p.m. during Lent. Confessions will also take place as usual at 7.00 p.m. each Friday in Drumcong Church.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible: Continues each Tuesday evening from 8.30pm to 10.00pm in St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Leitrim Village, N41PY51.
Leitrim Adult Educational Guidance Service: ‘Are you an adult considering education and unsure of your options? The Leitrim Adult Educational Guidance Service will be in Drumshanbo Library on Thursday, April 10th from 11 am to 5pm to answer any questions you might have. No appointment necessary, just come along on the day.’
Children of The Eucharistic: Invites you to bring your children or grandchildren to a time of prayer and adoration. Two sessions to pick from 11.45 – 12.45 or 1.45 – 2.30 on Sunday 6th April in Adoration Chapel, Knock Shrine. If you have any queries you can contact Joan/Phyllis/or Mary.
Jubilee 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope: As part of the Jubilee Year, the 3 sites identified as pilgrimage sites in our Diocese are The Poor Clare Convent, Drumshanbo; St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford; St. Manchan’s Shrine, Boher, Ballycumber, Co. Offaly. Parishioners are encouraged to visit one or all of these sites throughout the year.
Drumshanbo Vocational School 60th: We had a wonderful evening celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Drumshanbo Vocational School on 13th March. Thank You to all who attended, the businesses who sponsored prizes for the raffle, and all the sponsors of Ms. Shanley’s book ‘Dine with DVS’. Copies of ‘Dine with DVS’ are still available in Scollan’s Gala, Hegarty’s Centra, and Drumshanbo Credit Union.
Millennium Choir: All singers (past, present, and future) invited to attend the AGM on Tuesday, 8th April, 8 pm at Carrick Community School. New singers are welcome. Info: 086 067 5283. Singing is good for the soul!
Drumcong Choir: Choir practice for Easter on Friday 11th April at 8.00 p.m. New members welcome!
Sunday, 30th March 2025
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Saturday 29th March (Rantogue) – 7.30 p.m. Mass for Ellen and John Reynolds and deceased family members.
Sunday 30th March (Drumcong) – 11.30 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Friday 4th April (Drumcong) – 7.30 p.m. Packie Joe McKeon. Months Mind.
Saturday 5th April (Rantogue) – 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent.
Sunday 6th April (Drumcong) – 11.30 a.m. Mass for Ena, Tone, and John Reynolds.
Offertory Collection: €505.00
Ministers for April
Drumcong
Eucharistic Minister: Margaret Doyle
Minister of the Word: Mary Clarke
Offertory Collectors: Rory O’Neill & Volunteer needed
Altar Society: Imelda Lynch
Altar Servers: Team C
Rantogue
Eucharistic Minister: Imelda McWeeney
Minister of the Word: As per Rota
Offertory Collectors: Sean Mulvey
Altar Society: Sinead Mulvey
Altar Servers: Team C
Stations of the Cross:
Stations of the Cross will take place in Drumcong Church every Friday evening at 7.00 p.m. during Lent. Confessions will also take place as usual at 7.00 p.m. each Friday in Drumcong Church.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible:
Continues each Tuesday evening from 8.30pm to 10.00pm in St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Leitrim Village, N41PY51.
School Caretaker Part-Time:
The Board of Management of St. Brigid’s National School, Drumcong, invites applications for the post of part-time School Caretaker for 15 hours a week. Duties include general caretaking, cleaning, and maintenance of the school building. Previous experience is advantageous. Applications, including a CV and letter of application, should be sent to The Chairperson, Board of Management, St. Brigid’s N.S., Drumcong, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim by 09/04/2025. Garda Vetting is required.
Mother’s Day:
Wishing all mothers a happy Mother’s Day today and remembering all mothers who are now enjoying the light and peace of Heaven.
Leitrim Adult Educational Guidance Service:
‘Are you an adult considering education and unsure of your options? The Leitrim Adult Educational Guidance Service will be in Drumshanbo Library on Thursday, April 10th from 11 am to 5 pm to answer any questions you might have. No appointment necessary.’
Children of The Eucharistic:
Invites you to bring your children or grandchildren to a time of prayer and adoration. Two sessions to pick from: 11.45 – 12.45 or 1.45 – 2.30 on Sunday 6th April in Adoration Chapel, Knock Shrine. For queries contact Joan/Phyllis/or Mary.
Sunday, 23rd March 2025
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Third Sunday of Lent
Saturday 22nd March (Rantogue) – 7.30 p.m. Mass for Kathleen, James, and Jimmy Bracken.
Sunday 23rd March (Drumcong) – 11.30 a.m. Mass for Michael and Breege Heeran and deceased members of the Heeran and McKeon families.
Saturday 29th March (Rantogue) – 7.30 p.m. Mass for Ellen and John Reynolds and deceased family members.
Sunday 30th March (Drumcong) – 11.30 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong): Tuesday & Friday at 7.30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday at 10.00 a.m.
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: Meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church.
Rosary & Divine Mercy: Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church.
Confessions: Friday evening at 7.00 p.m. in Drumcong; Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m. in Rantogue.
Offertory Collection: €880 on 16th and €610 on 17th March.
Stations of the Cross: Will take place in Drumcong Church every Friday evening at 7.00 p.m. during Lent. Confessions will also take place as usual at 7.00 p.m. each Friday in Drumcong Church.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible:
Continues each Tuesday evening from 8.30pm to 10.00pm in St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Leitrim Village, N41PY51. Participants meet every week for a video presentation and group discussion.
Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund:
An extra collection will be taken up this weekend, 22nd and 23rd March in both churches, in aid of the Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Leitrim Alzheimer Café:
Free Information Café, 4th Thursday of the month. 27th March, 11 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. at the Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore. Topic: Age friendly Leitrim. Contact Mary @ 087 002 4190.
Recently Baptised:
Welcome to Lillie Christina McGreevy who received the Sacrament of Baptism last weekend.
School Caretaker Part-Time:
St. Brigid’s National School, Drumcong, is hiring a part-time School Caretaker for 15 hours a week. Duties include caretaking, cleaning, and maintenance. Previous experience advantageous. Apply by 09/04/2025 to The Chairperson, Board of Management, St. Brigid’s N.S. Drumcong, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
Table Quiz for Mary’s Meals:
Friday 28th March, 9.30pm at Lock 10, Kilclare. Raffle on the night. Support this cause to help feed the poorest children worldwide.
Sunday, 16th March 2025
Parish Office Hours:
Opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday & Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Second Sunday of Lent
Saturday 15th March (Rantogue) – 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for Pierce and Margaret Geoghegan.
Sunday 16th March (Drumcong) – 11.30 a.m. Mass for Patrick, Jane Ellen, Bridgie and Michael John Conlon; David Dunne.
Monday 17th March (Rantogue) – 10.00 a.m. Feast of St. Patrick.
Monday 17th March (Drumcong) – 11.30 a.m. Feast of St. Patrick.
Friday 21st March (Drumcong) – 7.30 p.m. Mass for John and Gretta McWeeney, Corderry, and Danny McWeeney.
Saturday 22nd March (Rantogue) – 7.30 p.m. Mass for Kathleen, James, and Jimmy Bracken.
Sunday 23rd March (Drumcong) – 11.30 a.m. Mass for Michael and Breege Heeran and deceased members of the Heeran and McKeon families.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong): Tuesday & Friday at 7.30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday at 10.00 a.m.
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: Meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church.
Rosary & Divine Mercy: Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church.
Confessions: Friday evening at 7.00 p.m. in Drumcong; Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m. in Rantogue.
Stations of the Cross: Will take place in Drumcong Church every Friday evening at 7.00 p.m. during Lent. Confessions will also take place as usual at 7.00 p.m. each Friday in Drumcong Church.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible:
This inspiring Bible study helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture, so you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it’s all about. The study commenced on Tuesday 4th March 2025 from 8.30pm to 10.00pm in St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Leitrim Village, N41PY51. Participants meet every week at the same time for 7 weeks to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship all in a welcoming atmosphere together with light refreshments.
Tròcaire Boxes: Available for collection at the Church entrances.
Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund: An extra collection will be taken up in Rantogue and Drumcong Churches next weekend, 22nd and 23rd March, in aid of the Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund. Your support is greatly appreciated.
A Prayer for Emigrants:
Bless all those who have left our country and now live in other lands. Give them a strong faith so that they will always put their trust in you and make you known by the example of their lives. Console those who are lonely because they are separated from those they love. Help all missionaries who are working far from home to make your love known. Bless our people overseas who are sick or in prison. We pray for foreigners living in our country that they may experience our hospitality. Grant your eternal welcome to our emigrants who have died and to all the dead. Amen.
Sunday, 9th March 2025
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Tel: 071 9642021 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
First Sunday of Lent
Saturday 8th March (Rantogue)
7.30 a.m. Tom Joe Ward, Aghacashel.
Sunday 9th March (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Rhona Prior.
Saturday 15th March (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Pierce and Margaret Geoghegan.
Sunday 16th March (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Patrick, Jane Ellen, Bridgie and Michael John Conlon.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday 7.30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 10.00 a.m.
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.
Stations of the Cross:
Stations of the Cross will take place in Drumcong Church every Friday evening at 7.00 p.m. during Lent. Confessions will also take place as usual at 7.00 p.m. each Friday in Drumcong Church.
Offertory Collection €995.00
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible, an inspiring Bible study, helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture, so you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it’s all about.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible study commenced on Tuesday 4th March 2025 from 8.30pm to 10.00pm in St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Leitrim Village, N41PY51. Participants will meet every week at the same time for 7 weeks to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship all in a welcoming atmosphere together with light refreshments.
Change of venue:
Please note that this Lenten programme will move to The Mayflower, Drumshanbo, for Tuesday 11th March only. It will return to St Joseph’s Centre, Leitrim Village for the remaining 5 weeks thereafter.
First Confessions & First Holy Communion:
The Sacrament of First Confession will be celebrated in St. Bridget’s Church on Wednesday 12th March at 7.00 p.m. The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Saturday 3rd May at 11.30 a.m.
Tròcaire Boxes:
Tròcaire Boxes are available for collection at the Church entrances.
Recently Deceased:
Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Packie Joe McKeon, Kilclare whose funeral took place during the week. May he now rest in the peace of Christ.
Recently Baptised:
We welcome into our Christian Community Ollie S.J. Guckian who received the sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.
Recently Married:
Congratulations and best wishes to Karla Shevlin and Kevin Hogan who were married in St. Brigid’s Church last weekend, wishing them a lifetime of health and happiness together.
Sunday, 2nd March 2025
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Tel: 071 9642021 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Saturday 1st March (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Bridget and Thomas Guckian and their daughters Betty and Philomena.
Sunday 2nd March (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Thomas and Elizabeth Bohan, Funshinagh and deceased members of the Bohan and Whitlow families.
Wednesday 5th March
Ash Wednesday. Masses 10.00 a.m. Drumcong & 7.00 p.m. Rantogue
Saturday 8th March (Rantogue)
7.30 a.m. Tom Joe Ward, Aghacashel.
Sunday 9th March (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Rhona Prior.
Ash Wednesday:
Wednesday 5th March is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent, a day of Fast and Abstinence. Blessing and distribution of ashes will take place during the masses in Drumcong and Rantogue.
Stations of the Cross:
Stations of the Cross will take place in Drumcong Church every Friday evening at 7.00 p.m. during Lent. Confessions will also take place as usual at 7.00 p.m. each Friday in Drumcong Church.
Sunday 2nd March is Temperance Sunday:
Pope Francis has invited us this Lent to “journey in hope together”. A short-term pledge is available via www.pioneerassociation.org for parishioners who wish to become a “pilgrim of hope” for people who are living under the shadow of addiction. See Lenten Challenge & Invitation leaflet on the Church Noticeboard.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible, an inspiring Bible study, helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture, so you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it’s all about. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible study will commence on Tuesday 4th March 2025 from 8.30pm to 10.00pm in St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Leitrim Village, N41PY51. Participants will meet every week at the same time for 7 weeks to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship all in a welcoming atmosphere together with light refreshments.
Recently Deceased:
Please remember in your prayers Conor McGuinness, brother of Fr. Ciaràn whose funeral took place during the week, may he now enjoy the peace and light of heaven.
Tròcaire Boxes:
Tròcaire Boxes are available for collection at the Church entrances.
The Drumshanbo Traditional Irish Music Course Presents A Charity Concert
Beo le Ceol – Alive with Music in The Mayflower, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim on Friday March 7th 2025 @ 8.00 p.m. Funds raised from the Concert will go to the Northwest Hospice & The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Tickets €10 cash on the door, u12s free. Tickets can be bought via Eventbrite or cash on the door. Donations can be made through iDonate.
Drumshanbo Vocational School is 60
To celebrate our 60 years we are launching our ‘Dine with DVS’ cookery book on 13th March. The school will be open to the community from 5.00 – 6.30 pm, followed by a celebration of the Eucharist in St. Patrick’s Church, Drumconbo at 7pm. The staff look forward to meeting and sharing stories with many of our past pupils of old.
Sunday, 23rd February 2025
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time
Saturday 22nd February (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Sunday 23rd February (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Edmund, Graìnne and Bronagh Doyle.
Maura Dwyer 1st Anniversary.
Saturday 1st March (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Bridget and Thomas Guckian and their daughters Betty and Philomena.
Sunday 2nd March (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Thomas and Elizabeth Bohan, Funshinagh and deceased members of the Bohan and Whitlow families.
Offertory Collection €705.00
Ministers for March
Drumcong
Eucharistic Minister: Marion O’Neill & Joseph McWeeney
Minister of the Word As per Rota
Offertory Collectors Darren Gilmartin & Mary Clarke
Altar Society Phyllis Doherty
Altar Servers Team B
Rantogue
Eucharistic Minister: Mary McWeeney
Offertory Collectors Maurice Mahon
Altar Society Ann McNabola
Lenten Programme 2025
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible, an inspiring Bible study, helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture, so you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it’s all about. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible study will commence on Tuesday 4th March 2025 from 8.30pm to 10.00pm in St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Leitrim Village, N41PY51. Participants will meet every week at the same time for 7 weeks to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship all in a welcoming atmosphere together with light refreshments.
Drumcong National School:
The school is now taking enrolments for September 2025. Please contact the school @ 071-9642315 or email drumcongns1978@gmail.com with your child’s details as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. A registration form will then be forwarded to you by post.
Recently Baptised:
We welcome into the Christian Community Hollie McKenna who received the Sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.
The Ardagh and Clonmacnois Lourdes Pilgrimage 2025 led by Bishop Paul Connell, is open for booking now. May 30th – June 4th, From €969.00. For more details contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01 2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie Pilgrims who would like to travel with the Special Assisted Section should apply to Margaret McDonald Tel: 086 3918577
Nursing Staff for the Lourdes Pilgrimage:
Those interested in joining as a Nursing Staff member for the Diocesan Pilgrimage, which takes place from May 30th – June 4th, are asked to contact the local parish, or Pilgrimage Matron Margaret McDonald Tel: 086 3918577.
Sunday, 2nd February 2025
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
The Presentation Of The Lord
Saturday 1st February 2025 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Feast Of the Presentation of The Lord.
Sunday 2nd February 2025 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. John Joe Farrell 1st Anniversary.
Saturday 8th February 2025 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Sunday 9th February 2025 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. P.J. & Maura Lynch, Kilclare; Michael Kelleher; Francie, Bridget, and son Francie Gilmartin and deceased family members.
Sunday 2nd February – Feast of The Presentation of The Lord – Candlemas Day.
Those who wish to have candles blessed should leave their candles on the table provided at the side of the Sanctuary.
Monday 3rd February – Feast of St. Blaise.
Mass in Drumcong Church at 10.00 a.m. Blessing of the Throats will take place after Mass.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday 7.30 p.m., Wednesday and 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: €295.00
Jubilee Year Prayer:
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise forever. Amen.
Sligo Free HSE Living Well Programme:
Living Well is a HSE free 6-week programme, supporting adults living with health conditions and their carers to develop confidence and skills to better manage their condition, thereby improving their quality of life. Starts Wednesday 5th February, 10.30am – 1pm at Northside Community Centre, Forthill, Sligo. Contact 0871800286/livingwell.nw@hse.ie to register.
Sunday, 19th January 2025
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 18th January 2025 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Mary Ann and Jack Guihen and deceased family members.
Sunday 19th January 2025 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Noel Gilmartin, Kilclare.
Saturday 25th January 2025 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Sunday 26th January 2025 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Eileen Clarke, Kilclare.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday 7.30 p.m., Wednesday and 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 6th & 12th Jan: €910.00
Jubilee Year 2025: Year of Hope
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis formally opened the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome to herald the special Jubilee Year centered on the theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. This offers a time of grace for the Catholic family worldwide, focusing on hope amidst various forms of darkness now impacting our world.
Leitrim Alzheimer Café:
Free Information Café open to everyone, 4th Thursday of the month, 23rd January 11 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. at Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore. Topic: Alzheimer services. Poster with full details on Church Noticeboard.
Meeting:
Were you affected by the recent electricity and water outages following the storm? Come along to a public meeting on Thursday 23rd January at 7.00 p.m. in The Den, Swanlinbar Road, (Sports Complex) Ballinamore. Have your say and hear what others have to say. The meeting is organised by Leitrim PPN and will have an independent facilitator. All community groups are invited to attend.
Sunday, 5th January 2025
Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Telephone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Second Sunday Of Christmas
Saturday 4th January 2025 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Martin Conway, Crummy.
Sunday 5th January 2025 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Jennifer Gilmartin. Months Memory.
Monday 6th January 2025 (Rantogue)
10.00 a.m. Feast of The Epiphany of The Lord.
Monday 6th January 2025 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Feast of The Epiphany of The Lord.
Saturday 11th January 2025 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. Jack Lee and his daughter Patricia.
Sunday 12th January 2025 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. Christina Kellegher. Months Memory.
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday 7.30 p.m. Wednesday and 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:
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 Epiphany of The Lord:
Monday 6th January is the Feast of The Epiphany of The Lord, a Holy day of Obligation.
Offertory Collections:
24TH & 25TH DECEMBER €1,970.00.
29TH DECEMBER €680.00
Offertory Envelopes:
There are still some Offertory Envelopes awaiting collection. If you could please take them home with you, if there is a person who cannot collect their own envelope, maybe you could deliver it to them. Thanks to all who contributed to our collections over the past year.
Jubilee Year:
Ardagh + Clonmacnois Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Rome with day trip to Assisi takes place from September 9th – 16th 2025. Full details of trip and booking on poster on the Noticeboard at the entrance to the Church.
BLESSING
WE THANK YOU, FATHER, FOR THE BLESSING OF YOUR SON’S BIRTH,
A STORY TOLD IN EVERY AGE AND CULTURE.
WE THANK YOU, LORD JESUS, FOR THE BLESSING OF YOUR HUMBLE
ENTRY INTO OUR WORLD.
WE THANK YOU, HOLY SPIRIT, FOR THE GLORY OF YOUR PRESENCE FROM THE BEGINNING AND A BLESSING TO YOUR PEOPLE TODAY.
AMEN.