07/09/2026
Parish bulletin - Sunday 6 September 2026.
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, KILLENAGH ST MARY’S CHURCH, AUGHABRACK
Email: [email protected] Tel: 71398212. Secretary’s hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 3.00p.m. – 5.30p.m. In case of emergency, phone: Claudy, 71337727.
Save the date! Friday 16 October 2026.
I would like to invite all those who helped in any way with the celebration of my golden jubilee, to dinner in the Hall at Aughabrack on Friday 16 October, 7.30 for 8.00p.m. That includes those who prepared and decorated the church and the hall, those who participated in the liturgy, especially the organist, choirs and soloists, those who helped with the parking, and the team of caterers who provided a delicious supper. Please sent in acceptances by email.
Saturday Vigil – St. Patrick's , 6.30p.m. Sunday - St. Mary's 10.30a.m. Weekdays:10.00 a.m. Mon., Wed. and Fri. in St. Mary's; Tues. and Thurs, in St. Patrick’s
Saturday 12 September, St. Mary's, 12.00noon – Wedding.
There will be no 10.00a.m. Mass on Saturday morning.
Saturday 12 September, St. Patrick's, 6.30p.m. Fortieth Anniversary Mass for Ignatius Conway.
First Anniversary of Vincent McAleer.
Friday 18 September, St. Mary's 7.30p.m. Month's Mind Mass for Kathleen Donaghy.
Season of Creation 2026: The Season of Creation takes place from 1 September to 4 October, bringing Christians throughout the world together in prayer, reflection and action for the care of our common home. This year’s theme, Living Water, invites us to give thanks for the gift of water and renew our care for God’s creation.
Donegal Group 173 Rise and Shine Trust (formerly The Irish Handicapped Children's Pilgrimage Trust and The Irish Pilgrimage Trust) are celebrating 40 years of taking young people with special needs to Lourdes each Easter. We are celebrating with a special Mass on Saturday 26th September in the Church of the Irish Martyr's Letterkenny at 12 noon. The Mass will be concelebrated by Bishop Niall Coll and Bishop Donal Mc Keowan Diocese of Derry and many of the priests who travelled to Lourdes with us over the years. We invite all the guests and their families and all the helpers who travelled with us over the years to our mass to celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes.
Aughabrack Community Hall
Pilates with Carol – Monday 7th September for 7 weeks . Please contact [email protected]/07843907406 for further information or to reserve a mat.
Irish Dancing with Kerlin School of Dance – Wednesdays, beginners/middle 5.30pm-6.30pm, advance 6.30-8.10pm. Registration with Kerlin School of Dance
Crafters Group – ‘Crafts & Laughs’ – Resumes Tuesday 8th September @7.30pm. This is an informal craft group and can include all sorts of crafts – crochet, knitting, needlework & embroidery just to name a few. All abilities and new members welcome.
Walking Club – Tuesday mornings at 10am. Resuming Tuesday 8th September. Meeting at Aughabrack Community Hall and finishing in the hall with a cup of tea. All fitness levels welcome.
Aughabrack Tots – Resumes Thursday 10th September 9.30-11.15am. Everyone welcome.
Roller Skating For All Ages (8+) – Thursday 10th September for 6 weeks, 7-8pm. Suitable for all levels, beginners welcome. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Roller boots available to borrow or bring your own.
Breathwork with Joanne Gallagher – Monday 14th & 21st September, 12th,19th & 26th October & 2nd November. 8-9pm
Chair Based Yoga with Blue Lotus – Tuesday 15th September for 6 weeks. 12.30pm
Chair Based Exercises with Anne Daly – Thursday 17th September for 6 weeks. 1-2pm
Acrylic Art with Sheila Byrne – Thursday 17th September for six weeks, 7.30-9.30pm
Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work – Monday 28th September & Monday 5th October. 7-10pm
Afternoon Tea Dance with music by Sprig of Heather – Thursday 1st October 2-4pm
Ceramic Christmas Village Workshop with Leona Devine – Saturday 3rd October for 4 weeks. 10am-1pm
Paverpol Witches with Gloria Perry – Saturday 17th October.
To register for any of these events please email [email protected]
Clann na nGael Aughabrack Dunamanagh
Training times & venues: Walk Jog Run continues every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30PM and at 8:00AM every Sunday in Aughabrack.
Senior ladies training Monday and Wednesday 7:30PM in Dunamanagh.
Minor boys training Monday 7:30PM in Aughabrack.
U16 girls training Sunday 11:30AM in Aughabrack.
Go Games boys and girls- Tuesday 6:30PM - 7:15PM in Aughabrack.
Fixtures:
Good luck to the minor boys in the Championship final Vs Owen Roes Wednesday 7:00PM in Loughmacrory.
U6.5 blitz Sunday 12:00PM in Owen Roes.
U16 girls Vs Sperrin Og Tuesday 6:45PM in Greencastle.
Lotto Results: Tuesday 1st September 2026, winning numbers 5- 9- 16- 20. No Jackpot winner- Well done James O’Neill, Eadha O’Kane Shay O’Neill and Terence McAleer. Next week's Jackpot is £1840.
Defibrillator code at Kerlins C1
Coffee Morning in aid of Foyle Hospice , Murphy on the Green 11 Bowling Green Strabane, 9.30am - 12.30pm
The Draw will be held at 1pm Tickets £ 1 per Line Prizes on the day
HOST FOR HOSPICE: October is officially Foyle Hospice Coffee Morning Month. We are calling on supporters to help us raise vital funds by hosting a Coffee Morning. Whether it’s at home, work or in your local community, you can support your local hospice by bringing your friends together and putting the kettle on - it’s a piece of cake! To request your FREE host pack or for more info, please call Ailbhe McDaid, Community Fundraiser, Foyle Hospice, on 028 7135 9888 or email: [email protected]
MICHAEL ENGLISH CHURCH CONCERT: An evening of Faith, Hope and Inspiration. The concert takes place on Friday 2 October at 7.15pm, in St Patrick's Church, Keenaught, Desertmartin. Tickets are £30, and available to buy at Herons Gift Shop, Draperstown, Moneyneena Post Office, Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Parish offices, or online with Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/michael-english-band-fundraising-concert-tickets-1996641829460
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND: Marriage Encounter Ireland invites married couples to a residential Weekend from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October 2026 at the Focolare Centre, Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare. Step away from daily distractions to deepen your communication, renew your love, and rediscover the joy of your marriage. Visit www.marriageencounter.ie
Blessing of Bikers and Motorcycles will take place on Sunday 13 September in St Aengus’ Chapel, Burt, Co Donegal, at 1:30. All are welcome to attend the brief service and blessing. Following the blessing all are welcome to join the run to Ned’s Point RNLI Station, to present the donation to the RNLI.
Please note, Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 13 September in St Patrick’s Chapel, DUNGIVEN, at 11:30am for deceased bikers, especially those who have died in past year.
Catholic Mothers Ireland – Family Day: Catholic Mothers Ireland will hold its Annual National Mass on Sunday, 6 September at Termonbacca Retreat Centre, Derry.
The day will begin with Mass at 2.00pm, celebrated by Bishop Donal McKeown, followed by refreshments, children's activities, and a talk for parents.
This promises to be a lovely day for the whole family. For more information and booking details, please email [email protected].
All are welcome.
