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📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
✝️ Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 5th July (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Mae, Phil, Eugene, Frank and Ann Charles, and Damien Murphy
John Joe and Brigid Redican, Crummy
Sunday 6th July (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 a.m. — Margaret and Packie Foley, P.J. Gill, and deceased members of the Foley and Gill families
Saturday 12th July (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Mary Beirne (1st Anniversary)
Sunday 13th July (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 a.m. — Daniel Bohan
📅 Weekday Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
⛪ Parish Activities
🕯️ Adoration
Every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
First Friday of the month from 8.00 – 9.00 p.m. (Drumcong Church)
🙏 Prayer Group
Meets Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church
📿 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.
💶 Offertory Collection
Total: €825.00
🪦 Cemetery Sunday
Blessing of Graves in Drumcong will take place on
📅 Sunday 3rd August 2025, immediately after the 11.30 a.m. Mass
📅 Save the Date: Jubilee Year of Hope Mass
Let’s Journey Together This Jubilee Year of Hope!
Sunday 27th July
📍 Mass on Mullaghgarve Mass Rock
🕧 Opening Prayers: 12.30 p.m. (Car Park, Mullaghgarve)
✝️ Mass: 1.30 p.m.
🚌 Shuttle Bus from 12 Noon, Rantogue Church Carpark
🕊️ Pilgrims of Hope at Lough Derg & Knock
Lough Derg Jubilee Pilgrimage
📅 Friday 11th – Sunday 13th July
🕯️ Three days of prayer, vigil, and fasting
🙏 For all who live under the shadow of addiction
🔗 Details at www.pioneers.ie
Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine
📅 Sunday 20th July
🌹 Prayers for those in alcohol and drug treatment centres
📧 Contact Fr. Robert McCabe at: prayer@pioneers.ie
🚌 Knock Pilgrimage Bus – Booking Required
Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock
📅 Sunday 20th July 2025
🚌 Bus leaves Drumshanbo Church Carpark at 10.30 a.m.
📞 Booking Essential: Phone Kathleen on 086 1597625
📚 Book Launch
Sliabh an Iarainn: History, Myth and Folklore
by Msgr. Liam Kelly, launched by Dr. Brendan Scott
📍 The Island Theatre, Ballinamore
📅 Tuesday 8th July 2025
🕗 8.00 p.m.
📖 Includes local history of Kiltubrid Parish, the Mullaghgarve Mass Rock, and priests during Penal Times.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Sunday, 29th June 2025
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
✝️ STS Peter & Paul
Saturday 28th June (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Vigil Mass for the Feast of STS Peter and Paul
Sunday 29th June (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 a.m. — Feast of STS Peter and Paul
Saturday 5th July (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Mae, Phil, Eugene, Frank and Ann Charles, and Damien Murphy
John Joe and Brigid Redican, Crummy
Sunday 6th July (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 a.m. — Margaret and Packie Foley, P.J. Gill, and deceased members of
the Foley and Gill families
📅 Weekday Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
⛪ Parish Activities
🕯️ Adoration
Takes place in Drumcong Church:
Every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
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
Every Wednesday 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.
🙋♀️ Ministers for July
| Ministry | Drumcong | Rantogue |
|---|---|---|
| Eucharistic Minister | Deirdre Ferry | Imelda McWeeney |
| Minister of the Word | Eileen Byrne | As per Rota |
| Offertory Collectors | Volunteers Needed | Gerry Bracken |
| Altar Society | Joan McNulty | Mary Rose Geoghegan |
| Altar Servers | Team B |
💶 Offertory Collection
Total: €1,265.00
🪦 Cemetery Sunday
Blessing of Graves in Drumcong will take place on
📅 Sunday 3rd August 2025
🕦 Immediately after the 11.30 a.m. Mass
🕊️ Recently Deceased
Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Maureen Doherty, Kilclare, whose funeral took place during the week.
May she now enjoy the peace and light of heaven.
📚 Book Launch
Sliabh an Iarainn: History, Myth and Folklore
by Msgr. Liam Kelly will be launched by Dr. Brendan Scott at:
📍 The Island Theatre, Ballinamore
📅 Tuesday 8th July 2025
🕗 8.00 p.m.
The book contains much about Kiltubrid parish, including the Mass Rock at Mullaghgarve and the priests who ministered there during Penal Times.
All are welcome.
🎉 North West Hospice Fundraiser
A birthday celebration for North West Hospice, held in Cardiff’s Drumcong on 17th May 2025, raised:
💰 €2,170.00
A big thank you to everyone who supported this very worthy cause!
Sunday, 15th June 2025
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
✝️ The Most Holy Trinity
Saturday 14th June (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 a.m. — Sean and Minnie McKeon, Rantogue
Sunday 15th June (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 a.m. — Feast of The Most Holy Trinity
Saturday 21st June (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Vigil Mass for the Feast of Corpus Christi
Sunday 22nd June (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 a.m. — Peter Cassells (Month’s Memory)
📅 Weekday Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
⛪ Parish Activities
🕯️ Adoration
Takes place in Drumcong Church:
Every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
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
Every Wednesday 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.
🌍 Mission Appeal
This weekend we welcome Fr. Manuel Casilla, who will speak at both Masses in Rantogue and Drumcong on behalf of the Comboni Missions.
A second collection will be taken up after Holy Communion at each Mass. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
🕊️ 40 Hour Adoration for Corpus Christi
Theme: Prayer for Peace
🕓 6.00 – 10.00 p.m. each evening until Saturday 21st June.
You can sign your name at the entrance to the church at whatever hour suits you.
👣 Rally for Life – Saturday 5th July
You are invited to the Rally for Life, the largest annual pro-life event, standing to protect both mother and baby.
📍 Parnell Square, Dublin City Centre
🕜 1.30 p.m.
🚌 Bus from Drumshanbo with pick-ups in Leitrim Village, Carrick-on-Shannon & along the N4 route.
📞 Contact Angela: 083 2013537
👶 Recently Baptised
We welcome into our Christian Community:
Alexander Francis Gilmartin, who received the Sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.
🙏 National Pilgrimage for Life
Organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
📍 Knock Shrine
📅 Saturday 21st June
🕒 Mass at 3.00 p.m. in the Basilica
➡ Includes Anointing of the Sick
🎤 Celebrant and Homilist: Bishop Martin Hayes
Join us as we celebrate the gift of life and pray for the protection of all human life.
👨👧 Father’s Day
Wishing all fathers a Happy Father’s Day this weekend! 💙
We also lovingly remember all fathers who are now enjoying the light and peace of Heaven. 🙏
Sunday, 1st June 2025
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
✝️ The Ascension of The Lord
Saturday 31st May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Vigil Mass for The Ascension of The Lord
Sunday 1st June (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 a.m. — John Joe McGirl
Saturday 7th June (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. — Thomas and Kathleen Keaney and their daughter Mary
Sunday 8th June (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 a.m. — Padraig and Josephine Curran
Richard Earley
📅 Weekday Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
⛪ Parish Activities
🕯️ Adoration
Takes place in Drumcong Church:
Every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
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
Every Wednesday 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.
💶 Offertory Collection
Total: €885.00
🚌 Trip to Knock
Bus from Drumshanbo to Knock on Wednesday 4th June.
To book, contact:
Bea: 086 1002647
Moira: 087 9666529
🌍 Mission Appeal
Each year, our Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnois welcomes a missionary congregation to make an appeal across all parishes.
This year, the Comboni Fathers will be visiting.
Fr. Manuel Casillas will speak at our Masses in Rantogue and Drumcong on the weekend of 14th & 15th June.
A second collection will be taken up at each Mass. Your generosity is appreciated.
🤝 Carers Week: 9th–15th June
There will be a special Carer’s Service on Friday 13th June at 7.30 p.m. in St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford.
This is a service of appreciation for all carers — paid and unpaid — in our community.
✨ “Dare to Hope” – Young Adult Event
For ages 18–35, this event takes place at the Youth Village, Knock on 14th June.
🎤 Principal Speaker: Fr. Conor McDonough OP
🛠️ Workshops
🙏 Mass with all participants
Book via Eventbrite by searching: Dare to Hope
🎓 Knock Shrine — Students’ Exam Mass
Annual Mass for students sitting their Junior and Leaving Cert exams:
Monday 2nd June at 7.30 p.m. in the Basilica.
🙏 Exam Prayer
Lord, be with me as I begin my exams,
help me to think clearly,
to be calm and to express my answers accurately.
Help me to realise that you are with me throughout my life
and with your Spirit to guide me I may reach my full potential.
Amen.
Sunday, 25th May 2025
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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.
Saturday 31st May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 p.m. – Vigil Mass for The Ascension of The Lord.
Sunday 1st June (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 a.m. – John Joe McGirl.
Weekday Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
Weekly Devotions
Adoration: Sunday 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. and First Friday 8.00 – 9.00 p.m. (Drumcong Church)
Prayer Group: Thursday at 8.00 p.m. (Drumcong Church)
Rosary & Divine Mercy: Wednesday at 5.30 p.m. (Rantogue Church)
Confessions: Friday 7.00 p.m. (Drumcong), Saturday 7.00 p.m. (Rantogue)
Ministers for June
| Drumcong | Rantogue |
|---|---|
| Eucharistic Minister: Darren Gilmartin | Mary McWeeney |
| Minister of the Word: Volunteer Required | As per Rota |
| Offertory Collectors: Gerry Doyle & Joseph McWeeney | Brian McKeon |
| Altar Society: Christina McGourty | Veronica Burke |
| Altar Servers: Team A |
Offertory Collection
💶 €660.00
Trip to Knock
🚌 Bus from Drumshanbo to Knock on Wednesday 4th June.
📞 To book contact Bea on 086 1002647 or Moira on 087 9666529.
Clothes Collection – Drumcong NS
🗓 Week of 26th May
Drumcong NS are holding a Clothes Collection fundraising event on May 28th.
Please place clean items in a black bag and drop them to the school during the week.
All funds raised will support school trips and resources. Thank you!
Mohercregg GWS
The AGM of the Mohercregg GWS takes place on 27th May at 9.00 p.m.
📍 Liscarbin Community Centre
Please ensure every household on the scheme is represented — many important issues will be discussed.
Recently Baptised
We welcome into our Christian Community Fionn Hopper who received the sacrament of Baptism in our Parish last weekend.
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
📞 Further enquiries: Màirìn 087 7950325
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.