news Updates
Sunday, 24th May 2026
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
🕘 Office Hours – Mon & Fri 9.30 – 12.30
🔥 Pentecost Sunday
✝️ Mass Times & Intentions
Saturday 23rd May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — For the intentions of the 40 hours and all the Community.
Sunday 24th May (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Jim and Mary Tighe and Thomas Costello and deceased family members.
Saturday 30th May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Vigil Mass for Feast of The Most Holy Trinity.
Sunday 31st May (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Bernadettte McWeeney Months Memory and John and Molly McWeeney.
💶 Offertory Collection
€700.00
⛪ Parish Schedule
| 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 |
| Confessions | Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m. • Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 pm. |
🕊️ Recently Deceased
Please remember in your prayers Padhraic Beirne, Liscarbin, Aghacashel whose funeral took place during the week.
May he now enjoy eternal peace and happiness in heaven.
🧠 Alzheimer’s Free Information Café
Alzheimers Free Information Cafe opened to everyone on the 4th Thursday of the month, 28th of May from 11 am to 1 pm in the Commercial Hotel.
For more information contact Eileen on 087 0024190.
📿 41st All Ireland Rosary Rally
The 41st All Ireland Rosary Rally takes place at Knock Shrine on Saturday June 6th, with an international panel of speakers.
The schedule is outlined on the leaflets available at the Church doors.
🙏 40 Hour Adoration
Thank you all for the wonderful response to the 40 Hour Adoration.
You, your families and the whole community will be included in all the prayers.
Rantogue Mass on Saturday evening will also be offered for your intentions.
We passed the target of 120 people.
✨ Many blessings to you all.
❤️ 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 Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 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 the daily novena prayers and to sign up for the daily reminders.
The prayers will also be posted on:
- facebook.com/PrayforLifeNovena
- @prayforlifenovena on Instagram
This is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
Sunday, 17th May 2026
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
🕘 Office Hours – Mon & Fri 9.30 – 12.30
✝️ Ascension Of The Lord
Saturday 16th May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Vigil Mass for the Feast of The Ascension of The Lord.
Sunday 17th May (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Peter Cassels 1st Anniversary and his parents Susan and Pat.
Friday 22nd May (Drumcong)
🕢 7.30 pm — Mary Mulleney and Barbara Mulleney.
Saturday 23rd May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Vigil Mass for Pentecost Sunday.
Sunday 24th May (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Jim and Mary Tighe and Thomas Costello and deceased family members.
💶 Offertory Collection
€700.00
⛪ Parish Schedule
| Week-Day Masses (Drumcong) | Tuesday & Friday 7.30 p.m. • Wednesday and Thursday 10.00 a.m. |
| Adoration | 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 | Every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church |
| Confessions | Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m. • Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 p.m. |
🙏 A HUGE THANK YOU
To each person who has signed to “watch one hour” with Jesus.
The “40 hours” continues each evening 6–10 pm until Saturday 23rd May.
Even if you can’t do an hour, you’re welcome to come for a visit and put your name in the little notebook. Every prayer counts and all needs can be brought to Jesus.
“Cast your burdens on to Jesus For he cares for you” — 1 Peter 5:7
There are some little books left for use during adoration.
Can we reach 120?
🤝 Kiltubrid Community Development CLG
Kiltubrid Community Development CLG would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our community fundraising quiz held in O’Ceallaighs Lakeside Tavern, Drumcong on Saturday 25th April.
Thanks to the tremendous support on the night, a fantastic total of €2,800 was raised.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored spot prizes, and contributed in any way to the success of the event.
Special thanks to O’Ceallaighs Lakeside Tavern for kindly providing the venue and helping to make the night such a great success.
Your generosity and community spirit are greatly appreciated.
Sunday, 10th May 2026
✝️ Sixth Sunday of Easter
Saturday 9th May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Vigil Mass for the Sixth Sunday of Easter.
Sunday 10th May (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Mai and Bernard Farrell, Drumbranned and their son Danny.
Brendan Meehan and deceased members of the Meehan family.
Tuesday 12th May (Drumcong)
🕢 7.30 pm — Liam Burke.
Friday 15th May (Drumcong)
🕢 7.30 pm — John Joe McGirl.
Saturday 16th May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Vigil Mass for the Feast of The Ascension of The Lord.
Sunday 17th May (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Peter Cassels 1st Anniversary and his parents Susan and Pat.
💶 Offertory Collection
€1,085.00
👶 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 the Teachers and staff of St. Brigid’s National School and to all those who helped to make this a very memorable day.
🕊️ Recently Deceased
Please remember in your prayers Bernadette McWeeney, Gortnagullion, whose funeral took place last Sunday.
May she now enjoy the peace and light of heaven.
🤝 ALONE Volunteers
‘Alone’ are looking for Volunteers in your area.
Join us and let’s combat loneliness together.
It feels amazing to make someone feel amazing!
To sign up please visit alone.ie/volunteers or call 0818 222 024.
🙏 Lough Derg 2026 Pilgrimage Season
3 Day Pilgrimage — Fri 29th May – Sat 15th August
Admission €85
Overnight accommodation on Station Island now available the night before your 3 Day or One Day retreat, for people travelling long journeys.
One Day Retreat — May to August
Admission €50
Details of dates etc on the Noticeboard at Church entrance.
✨ IT STARTS THIS WEEK ✨
🙏 40 HOURS ADORATION
| WHAT? | 40 HOURS ADORATION |
| WHEN? | 14TH TO 23RD MAY — 6 PM – 10 PM |
| WHERE? | ST. BRIGID’S CHURCH, DRUMCONG |
| WHO? | YOU ARE INVITED BY JESUS |
| HOW? | JUST SPEND A QUIET TIME WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT |
| WHY? | TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS AND TO PREPARE FOR PENTECOST |
Sunday, 3rd May 2026
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
🕘 Office Hours – Mon & Fri 9.30 – 12.30
✝️ Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saturday 2nd May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Gavin, Hubert, Gerry and Geraldine Murray.
Sunday 3rd May (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Funeral Mass for the late Bernadette McWeeney Gortnagullion. R.I.P.
Friday 8th May (Drumcong)
🕢 7.30 pm — John and Gretta McWeeney and Sean McWeeney and deceased members of the McWeeney and Conlon families.
Saturday 9th May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Vigil Mass for the 6th Sunday of Easter.
Sunday 19th May (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Mai and Bernard Farrell, Drumbranned and their son Danny.
Brendan Meehan and deceased members of the Meehan family.
⛪ Week-Day Masses & Devotions
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.
Confessions
Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 pm.
💶 Offertory Collection
€980.00
👶 First Holy Communion
11 Boys and Girls from St. Brigid’s National School will be receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in our Parish next Saturday 9th May.
Please remember them, their families and their teachers and staff from the school in your prayers.
🤝 ALONE Volunteers
‘Alone’ are looking for Volunteers in your area.
Join us and let’s combat loneliness together.
It feels amazing to make someone feel amazing!
To sign up please visit alone.ie/volunteers or call 0818 222 024.
🙏 Lough Derg 2026 Pilgrimage Season
3 Day Pilgrimage — Fri 29th May – Sat 15th August
Admission €85
Overnight accommodation on Station Island now available the night before beginning your pilgrimage or one day retreat, for people travelling long journeys.
One Day Retreat May – August
Admission €50
Details of dates etc on the Noticeboard at Church entrance.
✨ Adoration Invitation
Jesus invites 120 people to spend 60 or 30 minutes with him and receive his blessings for yourself, your family and community.
Will you be one of the 120?
📅 14th – 23rd May
🕕 6 pm – 10 pm
📍 St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong
Why 120?
120 people were present at the first Pentecost and each one of them was filled with the Holy Spirit.
There is a list at the back of the Church for you to choose your date and time.
☕ Alzheimer’s Tea Day
Alzheimer’s Tea Day will take place in Taylor McKeon’s, Keshcarrigan
📅 May 7th
🕦 11.30 am
Please come along and support this very worthy cause.
Sunday, 26th April 2026
✝️ Fourth Sunday of Easter
Saturday 25th April (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — John and Mary Ann Murray and deceased family members.
Sunday 26th April (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — May and George Stenson and deceased members of the Stenson and Cronogue families.
Michael, Kathleen and Padraig Murray.
Rita and Thomas Joseph Roddy, Mullaun.
Saturday 2nd May (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Vigil Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sunday 3rd May (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Gavin, Hubert, Gerry and Geraldine Murray.
Jim and Mary Tighe and Thomas Costello and deceased family members.
⛪ Notice – Change to Mass Schedule
Please note there will be no Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong on:
- Tuesday 28th April
- Wednesday 29th April
- Thursday 30th April
Mass on Friday 1st May at 7.30 pm.
💶 Offertory Collection
€690.00
🙋♀️ Ministers for May
| Ministry | Drumcong | Rantogue |
|---|---|---|
| Eucharistic Minister | Brendan Cooney | As per Rota |
| Minister of the Word | Mary McKiernan and Youth Readers | As per Rota |
| Offertory Collectors | As per Rota | Tony Redican |
| Altar Society | Marian Cooney | Catherine McGrogan |
| Altar Servers | Team C |
🤝 ALONE Support Services
ALONE work with all older people, including those who are lonely, isolated, frail or ill, homeless, living in poverty, or are facing other difficulties.
We provide an integrated system of Support Coordination, Practical Supports, Support & Befriending, a variety of Phone Services, Social Prescribing, Housing with Support, and assistive technology.
If you or someone you know needs support, call us on 0818 222 024
We’re looking for Volunteers in your area — join us and let’s combat loneliness together.
It feels amazing to make someone feel amazing!
To sign up please visit alone.ie/volunteers or call 0818 222 024
🙏 Adoration Invitation
Jesus invites 120 people to spend 60 or 30 minutes with him and receive his blessings for yourself, your family and community.
Will you be one of the 120?
📅 14th – 23rd May
🕕 6 pm – 10 pm
📍 St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong
There will be a list at the back of the Church for you to choose your date and time.
☕ Alzheimer’s Tea Day
Alzheimer’s Tea Day will take place in Taylor McKeon’s, Keshcarrigan
📅 May 7th
🕦 11.30 am
Please come along and support this very worthy cause.
Sunday, 19th April 2026
✝️ Third Sunday of Easter
Saturday 18th April (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Ann and Tommie Byrne and Frank Charles and deceased members of the Power family.
Sunday 19th April (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Ena, Tone and John Reynolds.
Friday 24th April (Drumcong)
🕢 7.30 pm — Hannah Easterbrook.
Saturday 25th April (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — John and Mary Ann Murray and deceased family members.
Sunday 26th April (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — May and George Stenson and deceased members of the Stenson and Cronogue families.
Michael, Kathleen and Padraig Murray.
Rita and Thomas Joseph Roddy, Mullaun.
⛪ Week-Day Masses & Devotions
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.
Confessions
Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 pm.
💶 Offertory Collection
€615.00
🕊️ Mass of Remembrance
Annual Mass of Remembrance will be held on:
📅 Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
🕑 2pm
📍 St. Paul’s Church, Delvin Road, Mullingar
In memory of people buried in St. Loman’s Hospital Cemetery from 1907 to 1970 and to remember deceased patients and staff.
Mass will also be livestreamed on www.mullingarparish.ie
🤝 Kiltubrid Community Group
Join us at our Fundraiser Quiz in O’Ceallaighs Lakeside Tavern, Drumcong
📅 Saturday 25th April
🕣 8.30 pm
Table of 4 for €40 and raffle on the night.
We are a newly formed community group with a big vision – to bring new life to our parish by purchasing a building and transforming it into a modern, state-of-the-art Community Hall and Centre.
This is a community-led project, and your ideas, support, and energy will help shape it.
We would love your involvement and feedback, and be part of the journey!
Feel free to share your thoughts via our email address:
📧 kiltubridcommunitydevelopment@gmail.com
🙌 Youth 2000 Retreat
” Youth 2000 retreat (16-35yrs) takes place in Knock next weekend, Saturday April 25, registration opens at 9.30am. Donation only, check out Youth2000.ie for more information “
☕ Alzheimer’s Free Information Café
Open to everyone on the 4th Thursday of the month
📅 23rd April
🕚 11am to 1 pm
📍 Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore
For more information contact Eileen on 087 0024190.
Sunday, 12th April 2026
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
🕘 Office Hours – Mon & Fri 9.30 – 12.30
✝️ Second Sunday of Easter
Saturday 11th April (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — James Keegan and deceased members of the Keegan family.
Sunday 12th April (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Sean Duignan and deceased members of the Duignan and Connaughton families.
Saturday 18th April (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Ann and Tommie Byrne and Frank Charles and deceased members of the Power family.
Sunday 19th April (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Ena, Tone and John Reynolds.
💶 Offertory Collection
€1,055.00
📦 Tròcaire Boxes
Please return your Tròcaire Lenten boxes, if you have not already, thanks.
✝️ Divine Mercy Sunday
This Sunday 12th April is Divine Mercy Sunday.
The Divine Mercy Novena started on Good Friday.
- Blessing of the Divine Mercy picture will take place at the 11.30 am Mass in Drumcong
- At 3.00 pm the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary will take place
- Veneration of the Divine Mercy picture will also take place
Everyone is welcome to join.
⛪ First Confessions & First Holy Communion
The Sacrament of First Confession will be celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church on:
📅 Thursday 16th April at 11.15 am
The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated on:
📅 Saturday 9th May at 11.00 am
🕊️ Mass of Remembrance
Annual Mass of Remembrance will be held on:
📅 Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
🕑 2.00 pm
📍 St. Paul’s Church, Delvin Road, Mullingar
In memory of people buried in St. Loman’s Hospital Cemetery from 1907 to 1970 and to remember deceased patients and staff.
Mass will also be livestreamed on www.mullingarparish.ie
🤝 Kiltubrid Community Group
Join us at our Fundraiser Quiz in O’Ceallaighs Lakeside Tavern, Drumcong
📅 Saturday 25th April
🕣 8.30 pm
Table of 4 for €40 and raffle on the night.
We are a newly formed community group with a big vision – to bring new life to our parish by purchasing a building and transforming it into a modern, state-of-the-art Community Hall and Centre.
This is a community-led project, and your ideas, support, and energy will help shape it.
We would love your involvement and feedback, and be part of the journey!
Feel free to share your thoughts via our email address:
📧 kiltubridcommunitydevelopment@gmail.com
🙏 Prayer for the Second Sunday of Easter
“Risen Lord, on this Second Sunday of Easter, we stand in wonder of Your victory. Meet us again with Your peace, breathe fresh faith into our hearts, and help us to live as Easter people, joyful and grateful for your mercy. Amen”
Easter Sunday, 5th April 2026
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
🕘 Office Hours – Mon & Fri 9.30 – 12.30
✝️ Easter Sunday
Sunday 5th April (Rantogue)
🕙 10.00 am — Easter Sunday
Sunday 5th April (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Easter Sunday
Monday 6th April (Drumcong)
🕙 10.00 am — Jerzy Balon
Monday 6th April (Drumcong)
🕛 12 Noon — Thomas and Mary B. Kelly
Saturday 11th April (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Vigil Mass for the Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday 12th April (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Sean Duignan and deceased members of the Duignan and Connaughton families
💶 Offertory Collection
€660.00
📦 Tròcaire Boxes
Please return your Tròcaire Lenten boxes, if you have not already, thanks.
✝️ Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday 12th April is Divine Mercy Sunday.
The Divine Mercy Novena started on Good Friday.
On Divine Mercy Sunday:
- The Blessing of the Divine Mercy picture will take place at the 11.30 am Mass in Drumcong
- At 3.00 pm the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary will take place
- Veneration of the Divine Mercy picture will also take place
Everyone is welcome to join.
🍰 St Brigid NS Parents Association
St Brigid NS Parents Association are holding a Cake Sale after Mass today Easter Sunday 5th April.
All proceeds will go towards supporting school activities.
🌸 Easter Prayer
May the risen Lord bless you with all the joys and blessings of Easter, and may His love be with you always.
May the miracle of Easter bring you hope, and may the peace of Christ fill your heart and home.
May the blessings of the Lord be with you at Easter and always, and may His love surround you always.
✨ Easter Blessings
Wishing all our parishioners many Easter blessings.
Sunday, 29th MARCH 2026
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
🕘 Office Hours – Mon & Fri 9.30 – 12.30
🌿 Palm Sunday of The Lord’s Passion
Saturday 28th March (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Ellen and John Reynolds and deceased family members.
Sunday 29th March (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Padraig Conlon. Months Memory.
✝️ Easter Sunday
Sunday 5th April (Rantogue)
🕙 10.00 am — Easter Sunday
Sunday 5th April (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Easter Sunday
💶 Offertory Collection
St. Patrick’s Day — €635.00
Sunday 22nd March — €700.00
✝️ Ceremonies for Easter Week
DRUMCONG
Masses
Tuesday 31st — 7.30 p.m. Drumcong Church
Wednesday 1st April — 10.00 a.m. Drumcong Church
Chrism Mass
Longford Cathedral — Wednesday 1st April at 7.00 pm
Friday 3rd April — Good Friday
7.30 p.m. — Celebration of The Lord’s Passion
Saturday 4th April — Holy Saturday
9.00 p.m. — The Easter Vigil
Sunday 5th April
11.30 a.m. — Easter Sunday
RANTOGUE
Thursday 2nd April
7.30 p.m. — Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday 3rd April — Good Friday
3.00 p.m. — Stations of the Cross
Saturday 4th April — Holy Saturday
No Vigil Mass
Sunday 5th April
10.00 a.m. — Easter Sunday
🙏 Holy Thursday
There will be one hour of quiet prayer and reflection after the celebration of the Lord’s Supper in St. Joseph’s Church, Rantogue on Holy Thursday.
We watch and wait with Jesus remembering Gethsemane.
📦 Tròcaire Boxes
Please return your Tròcaire Lenten boxes
- Rantogue Church — Holy Thursday
- Drumcong Church — Good Friday
Thank you.
🙋♀️ Ministers for April
| Ministry | Drumcong | Rantogue |
|---|---|---|
| Eucharistic Minister | Margaret Doyle, Maureen Burke | As per Rota |
| Minister of the Word | Mary Clarke and Youth Readers | As per Rota |
| Offertory Collectors | As per Rota | Sean Mulvey |
| Altar Society | Imelda Lynch | Sinead Mulvey |
| Altar Servers | Team B |
👶 Recently Baptised
We welcome into our Christian Community Eve Siobhàn Dolores Kilcline
who received the sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.
🎉 40th Anniversary Bingo
Mayflower Community Centre
📅 Monday 30th March
🕢 7.30 pm
Over €4,000 in prizes
Refreshments served.
🍰 St. Brigid NS Parents Association
St Brigid NS Parents Association are holding a Cake Sale after Mass Easter Sunday 5th April.
All proceeds will go towards supporting school activities.
🙏 Lourdes Assisted Pilgrim Fund
€495.00 received.
Thanks to all who contributed so generously.
Sunday, 22nd March 2026
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
🕘 Office Hours – Mon & Fri 9.30 – 12.30
🌿 Fifth Sunday of Lent
Saturday 21st March (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Kathleen, James and Jimmy Bracken.
Sunday 22nd March (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Breege and Michael Heeran and deceased members of the Heeran and McKeon families.
Packie and Mary Lizzie Guckian and Elsie Turbitt.
Janet Kidd.
Saturday 28th March (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Ellen and John Reynolds and deceased family members.
Sunday 29th March (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Padraig Conlon. Months Memory.
⛪ Week-Day Masses & Devotions
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 pm.
🙏 Lenten Devotions
Adoration
Adoration will take place in Rantogue Church during Lent each Wednesday evening 7 – 8 pm.
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.
🌿 A Lenten Programme – Growth in the Spirit Seminars
Growth in the Spirit Seminars concludes this Thursday in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong at 7.30 pm.
Everyone welcome.
March 26th — Healing — Maria Vadia
💜 Purple Day – Epilepsy Awareness Day
Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness Day) will take place on Thursday 26th March.
Please visit purpleday.org.
🙏 Lourdes Assisted Pilgrim Fund
We will have a second collection after Communion this weekend in aid of the above.
Please give generously.
👶 Recently Baptised
We welcome into our Christian Community Sadhbh Rhona Prior who received the sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.
☕ Alzheimer’s Free Information Café
Open to everyone on the 4th Thursday of the month
📅 26th February
🕚 11am to 1 pm
📍 Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore
For more information contact Eileen on 087 0024190.
❤️ Thank You – Mary’s Meals
A big thank you to everyone who supported the Table Quiz for Mary’s Meals on 13th March.
A total of €1,650 was raised to date.
This amount will feed 75 children, in the poorest parts of the world, for a whole year!
Sunday, 15th March 2026
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
🕘 Office Hours – Mon & Fri 9.30 – 12.30
🌿 Fourth Sunday of Lent
Saturday 14th March (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Vigil Mass for Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Sunday 15th March (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Rhona Prior, Bunreavagh.
Patrick, Jane Ellen, Brigid and Michael John Conlon.
Tom and Ellen Earley and Jim Gilhooly.
☘️ Feast of St. Patrick
Monday 16th March (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Vigil Mass for Feast of St. Patrick.
Tuesday 17th March (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Feast of St. Patrick.
Friday 20th March (Drumcong)
🕢 7.30 pm — Peggy McKeon. Months Memory.
Saturday 21st March (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Kathleen, James and Jimmy Bracken.
Sunday 22nd March (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Breege and Michael Heeran and deceased members of the Heeran and McKeon families.
Packie and Mary Lizzie Guckian and Elsie Turbitt.
Janet Kidd.
🙏 Lenten Devotions
Adoration
Adoration will take place in Rantogue Church during Lent each Wednesday evening 7 – 8 pm.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will take place in Drumcong Church every Friday evening at 7.00 pm during Lent.
Confessions will also take place as usual at 7.00 pm each Friday in Drumcong Church.
💶 Offertory Collection
€810.00
🌿 A Lenten Programme – Growth in the Spirit Seminars
Growth in the Spirit Seminars continue in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong, on Thursdays at 7.30 pm.
Everyone welcome.
Programme:
March 19th — Surrender — Fr. Vincent Sherlock
March 26th — Healing — Maria Vadia
💜 Purple Day – Epilepsy Awareness Day
Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness Day) will take place on Thursday 26th March.
Please visit purpleday.org.
🙏 Lourdes Assisted Pilgrim Fund
We will have a second collection after Communion next weekend (21st and 22nd March) in aid of the above.
Please give generously.
✝️ St. Carlo Acutis Teenagers Retreat
St. Carlo Acutis Teenagers Retreat at Knock Shrine
📅 Sunday 19th April 2026
🕚 11.00 am – 2.30 pm
Led by Fr. Patrick Cahill and Holy Family Mission.
Contact Bairtle on 086 3020948
or email carmeluich@gmail.com
💐 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.
Sunday, 8th March 2026
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
🕘 Office Hours – Mon & Fri 9.30 – 12.30
🌿 Third Sunday of Lent
Saturday 7th March (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Tom Joe Ward, Aghacashel.
Sunday 8th March (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Tommie, Elizabeth and Michael Bohan, Funshinagh.
Bernard and Brigid Meehan, Moherevogue.
David Dunne, Roscarbin and deceased members of the Doherty and Dunne families.
Saturday 14th March (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Vigil Mass for Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Sunday 15th March (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Rhona Prior, Bunreavagh.
Patrick, Jane Ellen, Brigid and Michael John Conlon.
Tom and Ellen Earley and Jim Gilhooly.
🙏 Lenten Devotions
Adoration
Adoration will take place in Rantogue Church during Lent each Wednesday evening 7 – 8 pm.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will take place in Drumcong Church every Friday evening at 7.00 pm during Lent.
Confessions will also take place as usual at 7.00 pm each Friday in Drumcong Church.
💶 Offertory Collection
€620.00
🌿 A Lenten Programme – Growth in the Spirit Seminars
Growth in the Spirit Seminars continues in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong, on Thursdays at 7.30 pm.
Everyone welcome.
Programme:
March 12th — Prayer — John Pridmore
March 19th — Surrender — Fr. Vincent Sherlock
March 26th — Healing — Maria Vadia
🎉 Table Quiz – Marys Meals
Table Quiz in aid of Marys Meals in Lock 10, Kilclare on Friday March 13th.
Table of four €40.
Raffle on the night.
Come and support this worthy cause.
💜 Purple Day – Epilepsy Awareness
Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness Day) will take place on Thursday 26th March.
For more information please visit purpleday.org.
🤝 Your Community Matters
Are you interested in getting involved in your local community or contributing to a local community project?
If so, please join us at O’Ceallaigh’s Lakeside Tavern on Wednesday 11th March at 9 pm.
Come along to share your ideas, suggestions, or fundraising proposals — every contribution counts!
🚶♂️ Dromard Camino Walk 2026
This year the Camino Walk will take place on Saturday 11th April.
Proceeds go towards the Lourdes Assisted Pilgrim Fund and Dromard GAA Club.
Registration and full details at dromardcaminowalk2026
Contact phone no: 0862657080
✝️ St. Carlo Acutis Teenagers Retreat
St. Carlo Acutis Teenagers Retreat at Knock Shrine
📅 Sunday 19th April 2026
🕚 11.00 am – 2.30 pm
Led by Fr. Patrick Cahill and Holy Family Mission.
Contact Bairtle on 086 3020948
or email carmeluich@gmail.com.
Sunday, 1st March 2026
📞 Phone: 071 9642021
📧 Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
🕘 Office Hours: Mon & Fri — 9.30 – 12.30
🌿 Second Sunday of Lent
Saturday 28th February (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Brigid and Thomas Guckian.
Sunday 1st March (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Packie Joe McKeon 1st Anniversary
Tuesday 3rd March (Drumcong)
🕢 7.30 pm — Ricky O’Donnell Months Memory.
Saturday 7th March (Rantogue)
🕢 7.30 pm — Tom Joe Ward, Aghacashel.
Sunday 8th March (Drumcong)
🕦 11.30 am — Tommie, Elizabeth and Michael Bohan, Funshinagh.
Bernard and Brigid Meehan, Moherevogue.
🕊️ Requiem Mass
Please remember in your prayers Padraig Conlon, Aughaguinea, Drumcong,
Requiem Mass takes place this Sunday 1st March at 2.00 pm in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong with burial afterwards in Drumcong new Cemetery, may he rest in eternal peace.
🙏 Lenten Devotions
Adoration
Adoration will take place in Rantogue Church during Lent each Wednesday evening 7 – 8 pm.
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 Collections
Sunday 15th €665.00
Sunday 22nd €720.00
🌿 A Lenten Programme – Growth in the Spirit Seminars
The Growth in the Spirit Seminars will take place in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong, on the following Thursdays at 7.30 pm.
Everyone welcome.
Programme:
March 5th — Faith — Deacon Frank McGuinness
March 12th — Prayer — John Pridmore
March 19th — Surrender — Fr. Vincent Sherlock
March 26th — Healing — Maria Vadia
✨ Confirmation
Congratulations to the 36 boys and girls who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in our parish this weekend.
🙋♀️ Ministers for March
| Ministry | Drumcong | Rantogue |
|---|---|---|
| Eucharistic Minister | Marion O’Neill and Joseph McWeeney | As per Rota |
| Minister of the Word | Sharon McKiernan and Youth Readers | As per Rota |
| Offertory Collectors | As per Rota | Maurice Mahon |
| Altar Society | Phyllis Doherty | Ann McNabola |
| Altar Servers | Team A |
✝️ Eucharistic Healing Retreat – Knock Shrine
Eucharistic Healing Retreat in Knock Shrine, led by gifted Croatian Priest, Fr Rozo Palic Saturday March 7th & Sunday March 8th.
📍 Venue: St. John’s Welcome Centre
Saturday 10.00 am – 6.30 pm
Sunday 10.00 am – 4.30 pm
He will be supported by his Croatian Music Ministry team, no prior booking required.
Everyone is welcome and please bring a packed lunch.
For further enquiries please contact, Patricia on 089 9466193 or Fiona on fionatjennings@yahoo.com
🎉 Table Quiz – Marys Meals
Table Quiz in aid of Marys Meals in Lock 10, Kilclare on Friday March 13th.
Table of four €40.
Raffle on the night.
Come and support this worthy cause.