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Sunday, 12th May 2024

Parish Office
Open from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com

Ascension of The Lord Celebrations

  • Saturday 11th May 2024 (Rantogue)
    7.30 p.m. – Tom and Elizabeth Moran.

  • Sunday 12th May 2024 (Drumcong)
    11.30 a.m. – Thomas Joseph and Rita Roddy, Mullawn.

  • Friday 17th May 2024 (Drumcong)
    7.30 p.m. – Sean Duignan (formerly of Funshinagh, Keshcarrigan)
    Months Memory.

  • Saturday 18th May 2024 (Rantogue)
    7.30 p.m. – Austin Mahon and deceased members of the Mahon family.

  • Sunday 19th May 2024 (Drumcong)
    11.30 a.m. – Bernard and Mai Farrell, Drumbranned and their son Danny.

Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)

  • Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.

Note: 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.

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

  • Drumcong: Friday evening at 7.00 p.m.
  • Rantogue: Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m.

Offertory Collection
€1,035.00

The First Novena
After the Ascension, the Apostles went to an upper room to wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit.

“With one heart all these joined constantly in prayer, together with some women, including Mary the Mother of Jesus, and with his relatives.”

40 Hours Adoration
An opportunity for us to unite in prayer for ourselves, our families and friends, and especially for those who are suffering in any way.

Everyone is welcome to a private audience with Jesus in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong from 6 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. each day until Saturday, May 18th.

Every visit counts, even short ones.

 

Sunday, 28th April 2024

Parish Office
Open from 9:30 to 12:30 Monday and Friday
Tel: 071 9642021 | Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Saturday, 27th April 2024 (Rantogue)
7:30 p.m. – John and Mary Ann Murray and deceased members of the Murray family.

Sunday, 28th April 2024 (Drumcong)
11:30 a.m. – Frank and Rose Strzyzewski, Hannah Easterbrook.

Saturday, 4th May 2024 (Rantogue)
7:30 p.m. – John, Elizabeth, and Farlo McKeon and all the deceased members of the McKeon family, Liscarbin.

Sunday, 5th May 2024 (Drumcong)
11:30 a.m. – Michael, Kathleen & Padraig Murray, Brendan Meehan.

Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 a.m.
Note: If a funeral Mass takes place on any of these days, it will replace the above Mass.

Ministers for May
Drumcong | Rantogue
Eucharistic Minister: Carmel Keaney | Carol McKeon
Minister of the Word: Marian Cooney, Sam Conroy, Eve Doherty | Maeve Gannon
Offertory Collectors: Volunteers Needed | Tony Redican
Altar Society: Marian Cooney | Catherine McGrogan
Altar Servers: Team D

Offertory Collection: €460.00

First Holy Communion
Congratulations to the sixteen boys and girls who received their First Holy Communion this weekend, as well as their parents and teachers.

Recently Baptised
We welcome Croìa Bridget Beck into our Christian Community, who received the Sacrament of Baptism last weekend.

40 Hours Adoration
Our Annual 40 hours adoration in preparation for Pentecost will take place in St. Brigid’s Church, Drumcong from Thursday, 9th May to Saturday, 18th May from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. each day. Everyone is invited to spend an hour with Jesus.

National Pilgrimage For Life
The First National Pilgrimage For Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishop’s Conference, will take place on Saturday, 4th May at Knock Shrine. Mass at 3:00 p.m. with anointing of the sick, Main Celebrant ArchBishop Francis Duffy. We invite you to join us in Knock to celebrate the gift of life and to pray for the protection of all human life.

Lough Derg: Day Trip
A day trip will take place to Lough Derg from Drumshanbo on Monday, 6th May. The bus leaves Drumshanbo Church Car Park at 7:45 a.m. Booking essential before 1st May. Please phone 086 1597625.

 

Sunday, 21st April 2024

Parish Office
Opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com

Fourth Sunday of Easter (Day of Prayer for Vocations)

  • Saturday 20th April 2024 (Rantogue)
    7.30 p.m. – Ann and Tommie Byrne, Frank Charles, Bridget and Patrick Power and deceased members of the Power family.

  • Sunday 21st April 2024 (Rantogue)
    11.30 a.m. – George and Mae Stenson and deceased members of the Cronogue and Stenson families.

  • Saturday 27th April 2024 (Rantogue)
    7.30 p.m. – John and Mary Ann Murray and deceased members of the Murray family.

  • Sunday 28th April 2024 (Drumcong)
    11.30 a.m. – Frank and Rose Strzyzewski, Hannah Easterbrook.

Weekday Masses:
There will be NO Mass on Tuesday 23rd or Wednesday 24th April 2024. Mass on Thursday 25th at 10.00 a.m. in Rantogue and Friday 26th at 7.30 p.m. in Drumcong.

First Holy Communion
Will be celebrated on Saturday next 27th April at 11.00 a.m. in St. Bridget’s Church, Drumcong.

SENIOR LINE NATIONAL TELEPHONE SERVICE
Would you like someone to talk to? SeniorLine is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. Freephone 1800 80 45 91. Callers may feel isolated, alone, wish to discuss a problem in confidence, or for company during their day. SeniorLine’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support, to discuss options, and to refer callers to other helpful services if necessary. So don’t be alone if sharing a problem would help. Phone Senior Line 1800 89 45 91, open every day of the year 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Offertory Collectors
Collectors needed for May in Drumcong Church, if you would like to volunteer please phone 086-1683188.

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE SEASON
Three Day Pilgrimage Friday 31st May until Thursday 15th August. One Day Retreat in May, August, September. Quiet days, Lakeshore Pilgrimage, and Residential Retreat. Dates for all are on the Noticeboard. For bookings, phone +353 (0)71 9861518 or email info@loughderg.org.
Day Trip will take place to Lough Derg from Drumshanbo on Monday 6th May. Bus leaving Drumshanbo Church Car Park at 7.45 a.m. Booking essential. Please phone 086 1597625.

Youth 2000 Connaught Retreat
The Youth 2000 Connaught retreat will take place in Calasanctius College, Oranmore, Co. Galway on the weekend of May 10th to 12th, consisting of workshops, talks, testimonies, music, prayer, and time to relax & meet with others. Come along for the weekend or pop in & say hello! Ages 16-35 yrs. To book a place or for more information, visit www.youth2000.ie or email connaught@youth.

 

Sunday, 14th April 2024

Parish Office

Third Sunday of Easter

  • Saturday 13th April 2024 (Rantogue)

    • 7.30 p.m.: Vigil Mass for Third Sunday of Easter

  • Sunday 14th April 2024 (Drumcong)

    • 11.30 a.m.: Tone and Ena Reynolds, and John Reynolds.

  • Saturday 20th April 2024 (Rantogue)

    • 7.30 p.m.: Ann and Tommie Byrne, Bridget and Patrick Power and deceased members of the Power family.

  • Sunday 21st April 2024 (Rantogue)

    • 11.30 a.m: George and Mae Stenson and deceased members of the Cronogue and Stenson families.

Weekday Masses

  • Tuesday 16th & Friday 19th at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th 10.00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Rantogue.

HEATING SYSTEM IN DRUMCONG

  • Works on the Installation of the new heating system in St. Bridget’s Church Drumcong will commence on Monday 15th April. Drumcong Church will be closed from Sunday evening 14th April until Friday morning 26th April. All Masses during this period will take place in St. Joseph’s Church Rantogue.

Day of Prayer for Vocations:

  • Next Sunday 21st April is Vocations Sunday. Rosary will be recited before the 11.30 a.m. Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Rantogue. Please come along and join in the outpouring of prayer for Vocations taking place on this Sunday.

SENIOR LINE NATIONAL TELEPHONE SERVICE: Would like someone to talk to? SeniorLine is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 45 91. Callers may feel isolated, alone, wish to discuss a problem in confidence, or for company during their day. SeniorLine’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support, to discuss options and to refer caller to other helpful services if necessary. So don’t be alone if sharing a problem would help. Phone Senior Line 1800 89 45 91, open every day of the year 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Healing Service

  • Eddie Stones will attend St. Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford on Friday April 19th at 7.00 p.m.

Recently Deceased:

  • Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Sean Duignan, Cortober, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon, formerly of Funshinagh, Keshcarrigan whose funeral took place in St. Brigid’s Church Drumcong this weekend. May he rest in the peace of Christ.

Offertory Collectors: Collectors needed for May in Drumcong Church, if you would like to volunteer please phone 086-1683188.

 

 

Easter Sunday, 31st March 2024

Parish Office Information

Opening Hours:
Monday and Friday: 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM

Contact Details:
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com

Easter Schedule

Easter Sunday Services

  • Rantogue:

    • Date: Sunday, 31st March 2024
    • Time: 10.00 AM
    • Event: Easter Sunday

  • Drumcong:

    • Date: Sunday, 31st March 2024
    • Time: 11.30 AM
    • Event: Easter Sunday
    • Intentions: Patrick and Eileen Shanley and deceased members of the Shanley family

Post-Easter Services

  • Easter Monday:

    • Location: Drumcong
    • Date: Monday, 1st April 2024
    • Time: 12.00 Noon
    • Intentions: Thomas and Mary B. Kelly

  • Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday):

    • Location: Drumcong
    • Date: Sunday, 7th April 2024
    • Time: 11.30 AM

  • Vigil Mass:

    • Location: Rantogue
    • Date: Saturday, 6th April 2024
    • Time: 7.30 PM

Regular Services and Activities

  • Week-Day Masses (Drumcong):

    • Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 PM
    • Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 AM

  • Confessions:

    • Drumcong: Friday evening 7.00 PM
    • Rantogue: Saturday evening 7.00 PM

  • Prayer Group:

    • Meets every Thursday at 8.00 PM in Drumcong Church

  • Rosary & Divine Mercy:

    • Wednesday evenings at 5.30 PM in Rantogue Church

  • Adoration:

    • Every Sunday from 7.00 – 8.00 PM in Drumcong Church

Ministers for April

  • Eucharistic Minister:

    • Drumcong: Joan McNulty
    • Rantogue: Imelda McWeeney

  • Minister of the Word:

    • Drumcong: Mary Clarke, Lily Mae Scollan, Jessica McGovern
    • Rantogue: Matthew Lee

  • Offertory Collectors:

    • Drumcong: Rory O’Neill and volunteer needed
    • Rantogue: Sean Mulvey

  • Altar Society:

    • Drumcong: Imelda Lynch
    • Rantogue: Sinèad Mulvey

  • Altar Servers:

    • Team C

Offertory Collection: €640.00

Note: Collectors needed for May in Drumcong Church. Volunteers please phone 086-1683188.

Special Announcements

Bake Sale:
Gaelic for Mothers and Others is holding a Bake Sale on Easter Sunday after Mass, supporting Karen Quinn’s fundraiser for Kiltubrid GAA and LGFA’s Quid Game. All support is appreciated.

Easter Blessings:
“Lord, fill us this day with the joy of the Holy Spirit, the living blessing which you bestow on us. Through this gift we proclaim: ‘Jesus Christ is Risen today. Alleluia, Praise be to God’”

 

Wishing all our parishioners many Easter Blessings.

 

Sunday, 24th March 2024

Parish Office Information

Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com

Palm Sunday Services

Saturday 23rd March 2024 (Rantogue) – 7.30 p.m.
James, Teresa, Vera, Tom Joe and Elizabeth Mulvey.

Sunday 24th March 2024 (Drumcong) – 11.30 a.m.
Frank Guckian.

Weekly Services

DRUMCONG

Tuesday 26th March – 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday 27th March – 10.00 a.m.
Wednesday 27th March – Chrism Mass in St. Mel’s Cathedral Longford 7.00 p.m.
Friday 29th March – 7.30 p.m. Good Friday – Celebration of the Lords Passion
Saturday 30th March – 8.00 p.m. Holy Saturday – The Easter Vigil
Sunday 31st March – 11.30 a.m. Easter Sunday. Patrick and Eileen Shanley and deceased members of the Shanley family.

RANTOGUE

Thursday 28th March – 7.30 p.m. Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday 29th March – 3.00 p.m. Good Friday – Stations of the Cross
Saturday 30th – Holy Saturday No Vigil Mass
Sunday 31st – 10.00 a.m. Easter Sunday

Special Services

Confession Monday 25th March – 7.00 p.m. Drumcong Church

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.

Community Announcements

Offertory Collection €1,020.00

Drumcong Choir: Choir Practice for Easter Sunday continues on Tuesday 26th March in Drumcong Church. Everyone welcome.

Trocàire Boxes: Please return your Tròcaire Lenten boxes in St. Joseph’s Church on Holy Thursday and in St. Brigid’s Church on Good Friday.

Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund Collection: This collection takes place this weekend 23rd and 24th March, if you can please place a donation in the offertory collection basket, it would be much appreciated.

Bòthar Appeal: Irish charity Bóthar are dedicating their Easter Appeal to humanitarian aid for Palestine. Cheques or Postal Orders may be sent to Bóthar, Regus Castletroy, Business Reply, Limerick, V94 Y6FD. Donations by phone on 1800 26 84 63 or online at Bóthar.ie.

Gaelic for Mothers and Others are holding a Bake Sale on Easter Sunday after Mass as part of Karen Quinn’s fundraiser for Kiltubrid GAA and LGFA’S QuidGame. Any support would be greatly appreciated. Happy Easter.

Sunday, 17th March 2024

Parish Office Information

Feast of St. Patrick Schedule

  • Saturday 16th March 2024 (Rantogue)

    • 7:30 PM: Vigil Mass for Feast of St. Patrick.
    • Intention: James, Kathleen and Jimmy Bracken

  • Sunday 17th March 2024 (Drumcong)

    • 11:30 AM: Feast of St. Patrick
    • Intention: Seamus Nealon. Months Memory

  • Tuesday 19th March 2024 (Drumcong)

    • 7:30 PM: Maura Dwyer Months Memory

  • Saturday 23rd March 2024 (Rantogue)

    • 7:30 PM: Intention: James, Teresa, Vera, Tom Joe and Elizabeth Mulvey.

  • Sunday 24th March 2024 (Drumcong)

    • 11:30 AM: Intention: Frank Guckian.

Announcements

  • Offertory Collection: €690.00
  • Offertory Collectors Needed: 1 for April and 2 for May in Drumcong Church. Volunteers can contact 086-1683188.
  • Trocàire Boxes: Available for collection at entrances to Church.
  • ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG Seeking Marriage Preparation Facilitators:
    • Seeking volunteers with a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church.
    • Volunteers will receive professional training. Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd May 2024.
    • Contact: Aisling on 01 5053112 or marriagepreparation@accord.ie
    • Website: www.accord.ie

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, 10th March 2024

Parish Office Information

Parish Office opened from 9.30 to 12.30 Monday and Friday.
Phone: 071 9642021
Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com

Fourth Sunday of Lent Mass Schedule

Saturday 9th March 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 p.m. – Ellen and John Reynolds, Aghacashel and deceased members of the Reynolds and McGovern families.

Sunday 10th March 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. – David Dunne, Roscarban, Drumcong and deceased members of the Doherty and Dunne families.

Friday 15th March 2024 (Drumcong)
7.30 p.m. – John and Gretta McWeeney and Jim and Bridget Gill and Ellen Tiernan, Corderry Peyton.

Saturday 16th March 2024 (Rantogue)
7.30 a.m. – James, Kathleen and Jimmy Bracken

Sunday 17th March 2024 (Drumcong)
11.30 a.m. – Seamus Nealon. Months Memory

Parish Announcements

  • Offertory Collection: €685.00

  • Offertory Collectors: Collectors needed, 1 for April and 2 for May in Drumcong Church. If you would like to volunteer, please phone 086-1683188.

  • Trocàire Boxes: Trocàire Boxes are available for collection at entrances to Church.

  • Choir Practice: Choir practice continues on Tuesday 12th at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church in preparation for St. Patrick’s day. Everyone welcome!

Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG

ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. If you have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord team in supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage, Accord wants to hear from you. Successful applicants will receive professional training and will be part of a team delivering marriage preparation programmes locally. The closing date for receipt of application forms to be included in Selections for this year is Friday 3rd May 2024. Contact Aisling on 01 5053112 or by email to marriagepreparation@accord.ie. For more information, visit www.accord.ie.

Irish Bishops Conference Statement on Gaza

This week, Irish bishops emphatically called for a ceasefire in Gaza, stating: “Let us all say: enough … Stop the War! In saying this, we join with many in our parishes, together with all people of goodwill, in demanding an immediate end to the daily horror of killing, wounding, and destruction of property and infrastructure there.”

Mother’s Day Greetings

Wishing all Mothers a happy Mother’s Day today and remembering all mothers who are enjoying the light and peace of Heaven.