Glenties Parish Newsletter 14th November 2017

Masses for week commencing 13th November to 19th November

Confessions:   Immediately  after   Saturday  11 a.m. Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will resume from this Thursday onward.  Adoration prayer will take place each Thursday from 10.00am (after Mass) until 6.00pm (ending with Benediction).  This is a great form of prayer for individuals and the community of the parish.  A list is being compiled of possible adorers for each hour.  If you feel that you might be able to give an hour to this prayer perhaps you might place your name on the hourly list on the table in the porch area.

Your Help would be appreciated in helping us to compile the 2018  List for SUNDAY COLLECTION   ENVELOPES – Any  NEW  PARISHIONER  who would like a box of envelopes, or any parishioner who   has  CHANGED  ADDRESS  since this time last year, should leave their name and address in the Sacristy after any of the Masses, or telephone the Parochial  House  074 9551117.

We would also ask that those who normally distribute the envelopes would contact either Fr Gerard after Mass or the Parochial House to confirm that they are able to do so again this year or if anyone else wishes to help with this task, please feel free to do so.  Thank You

Following our visit last weekend from Br Brian Johnson of the Franciscan Brothers, a total amount received was €2834.00.  A letter of thanks from Br Brian can be seen at the back of the Chapel.

Save the Date:  10th December 2017.  This year St Connell’s Church Glenties are hosting the Annual Ecumenical Carol Service on 10th December at 6pm.

Glenties Christmas Market, Sunday 19th November in the Highlands Hotel Glenties from 11am – 6pm.  With local Shops and Crafts.  All your Christmas shopping under one roof.

The Annual Glenties Parish Social will take place on Sunday 3rd December in the Highlands Hotel beginning with Mass at 3pm.  All our Senior Citizens are invited to attend.  Please bring this notice to the attention of any senior citizens in your area.  We are also appealing to the public for donations towards the running costs of this very important celebration.

The Edeninfagh  C.E.  Scheme  has  two  positions  vacant  for  a  General  Operative  to  work  on  the  church  grounds  and  graveyards  in  Glenties.   If  you  are interested  and  are  eligible  for  a  scheme,  please  contact  074-9557981,  087-7736247  or  email mullanmoresch@eircom.net

There will be a Ceili Night on 19th November 8pm – 11pm in Rosses SDP Building, Dungloe

Strive Clinic has launched in Killybegs.  Located beside Supervalu on the Donegal Road.  Specialist rehabilitation services – Physiotherapy, Lymphoedema Therapy, Psychotherapy.  More services coming soon.  Contact 074 9713100 or email reception@striveclinic.ie.

Ceili, sets, jiving and old time dancing in the Bruckless Community Centre on Wednesday 22nd November.  Music by Ceili Time.  Dancing 8pm to 11pm.  Supper served.  Admission €10.  All proceeds going to the Dependents of Rachel Cassidy Battles and Mairead Mundy Fund.

Disney Day Disco:  Kids Christmas Disco held at the Niall Mor Community & Enterprise Centre on Sunday 3rd December from 4pm to 6pm with plenty of dancing, fun, surprises and maybe a special guest!  Weight Watchers:  Every Monday, first class 4.45 – 5.45pm and second class 6 – 7pm.

Slimming World:  Every Tuesday from 6 – 7pm.  Citizens Advice/Information:  Is in the Centre every Monday at the new time of 2-4pm.  Letterkenny Women’s Centre:  They offer a counselling service at the Niall Mor Community & Enterprise Centre.  For further enquires contact Brid on 074 9124985.

Fighting Blindness:  RNIB:  Are you living with sight loss and worried about the future?  The Need to Talk project offers free counselling and confidence building for people of all ages affected by sight loss.  Contact 01 6746496 or email needtotalk@fightingblindness.ie.

As from the 1st January, I would kindly ask that all Church Gate collections be taken up at the entrance gates alone rather than outside the door of the Church as is presently the practice.  This is in keeping with the conditions of the permits granted by An Garda Siochana and of the practice pertaining to other Church Gate collections nationwide.  This excludes the St Vincent De Paul Society as it is a Church affiliate.  Thank you for your understanding in this matter – Fr Gerard.

Last   week’s   OFFERTORY   COLLECTION     amounted   to    € 1,915.00.  Thank  You

Church  of  the  Holy  Family,  Edeninfagh

Sunday   Mass :  ***   12 .15 p.m.   ***

Mass      Intentions      &       Anniversaries:

Sunday 12th November 12.15 pm. for Danny Gallagher, Greenans

Edeninfagh NS:  A Cash for Clobber collection will take place in the school on Tuesday 14th November.  Filled bags can be left in the school on Monday 13th or collection can be arranged by phoning 086 1798692.

Last   week’s   Offertory   Collection     amounted   to    € 295.00.  Thank  You

Notices for the Parish Newsletter must be submitted no later than 1.00  p.m. Wednesday to Dympna, Parochial House 074 95 51117.
Parish email  Address:  glentiesparish@gmail.com