15/08/2025
St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly
[email protected]
Parochial House Letterkenny 074 91 21021
Saturday 16th
2pm Baptism
7:30pm
Holy Mass
Sunday 17th 11am
Kathleen Shannon
Tuesday 19th 7:30pm
Seamus McDevitt
Thursday 21st
Adoration
Saturday 23rd 7:30pm
Betty Synan
Sunday 24th 11am
Holy Mass
Monday 25th 7:30pm
Mary Connaghan
Thursday 28th
Adoration
Saturday 30th 7:30pm
Holy Mass
Sunday 31st 11am
Holy Mass
Thursday 4th
Adoration
We pray for the Faithful Departed: Mary and Michael Kelly and Laura McFadden. Madge Carberry, Donna Devine.
Mary Rose Dullaghan, anniversary Mass on Friday, 29th of August, St Columba’s Church, Glendowan.
Glenswilly GAA Bingo every Wednesday 8:30 pm in the Hall, All welcome
Newsletter Notices of a Parish or Community nature are always welcome for inclusion in our Newsletter.
Prayer to St Anthony, prayed on Tuesday evenings in St Columba’s –O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours.
Mc Grath School of Speech and Drama will recommence classes in September, in the Glenswilly GAA club house. Suitable for primary and secondary school students. Contact Karen on 087 9186271 to check availability.
Adoration takes place on Thursdays at St Columba’s. You always welcome to pop in and spend some time with the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. You might also consider committing to an hour, details are available on the notice board. In particular we need a few more people to cover during the day or to be able to cover for those who might be unable to attend their hour.
Sacred Heart Messenger The promoter of the Sacred Heart Messenger is retiring and if anyone is interested in taking over could they contact Breid on 0860842809
Donegal Pro Life Annual Church Gate Collection takes place Countywide next weekend 16th/17th Aug"
Parish Collections. Thanks to all who help prepare the collections, but a few extra people to help would be great. Currently there are 2 teams who count. 2 weeks out of 4. We also need people to be present when the collection is sealed. This is only a matter of two people being present after Mass to seal the bag. If you are willing, please speak to Fr. Boyle
Paddy McDaid Annual Honda Run, Sunday 17th of August, 2025. Proceeds in aid of Foxhall Development. Registration from 12noon. Start 1pm sharp.
Recent Collections Building Fund €1555, Sunday Collections 27th July €789, Sunday 3rd €901. Building Fund €172 Candles €215, Sunday 10th €600 Thank you for your generosity and support.
Holy Water Fonts Sanitised and refreshed on 15th August
Foxhall I am sure word has spread that Foxhall Community Hall is now once again open for bookings for any classes, parties, activities, workshops, meetings, clubs, groups, family gatherings & community events from September onwards and we have planned some social events ourselves for the coming months. Please contact Elaine our booking Officer for any enquiries and viewings on 086 1611240 or email: [email protected]
During the remainder month and into the next Month August we are busy selling tickets for the 10th Annual Paddy McDaid Memorial Honda Run which we have been granted a permit for which will take place on the 17/08/2025 – all welcome to Foxhall to support or drop in for a cuppa and chat.
This year their committee has very kindly decided to donate the proceeds of the Honda Run to Foxhall Development Committee.
You may have met a few of us selling outside Kernans and McFaddens. We want to thank both places for facilitating the sales fundraiser outside their premises. We really appreciate the support. Thanks to all who bought tickets, plenty more left if you missed out! We will shortly be heading into the community and going house to house to sell!
We wish to thank Wilkins Bar & Lounge in Churchill for allowing sales on Sunday at half time during the match.
We wish to thank Harleys Bar, Trentagh for their support of sales also. We appreciate it all folks.
We wish to also thank Cllr. Michael McBride for his donation from his members development fund and his words of encouragement on our endeavours.
Looking forward to meeting more of ye on the doorstep and please feel free to pass all suggestions on to us about what you want to hear happening in our community hall!
Caring for People Living with Dementia
On Wednesday 24th September Ards Friary is holding a day of emotional support and sharing for those caring for people living with dementia. This day will be led by Caroline Brown, facilitator, trainer and ex carer. Beginning at 10.30am and finishing at 4.00pm, it will include tea/coffee and a light lunch. Cost 50 euro. For bookings contact Ards, T: 074 913 8909 or E: [email protected]. For more information contact Caroline at [email protected].
