news Updates
Easter Sunday, 5th April 2026
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours β Mon & Fri 9.30 β 12.30
βοΈ Easter Sunday
Sunday 5th April (Rantogue)
π 10.00 am β Easter Sunday
Sunday 5th April (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Easter Sunday
Monday 6th April (Drumcong)
π 10.00 am β Jerzy Balon
Monday 6th April (Drumcong)
π 12 Noon β Thomas and Mary B. Kelly
Saturday 11th April (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 pm β Vigil Mass for the Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday 12th April (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Sean Duignan and deceased members of the Duignan and Connaughton families
πΆ Offertory Collection
β¬660.00
π¦ TrΓ²caire Boxes
Please return your TrΓ²caire Lenten boxes, if you have not already, thanks.
βοΈ 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.
π° 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.
πΈ 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.
β¨ Easter Blessings
Wishing all our parishioners many Easter blessings.
Sunday, 29th MARCH 2026
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours β Mon & Fri 9.30 β 12.30
πΏ Palm Sunday of The Lordβs Passion
Saturday 28th March (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 pm β Ellen and John Reynolds and deceased family members.
Sunday 29th March (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Padraig Conlon. Months Memory.
βοΈ Easter Sunday
Sunday 5th April (Rantogue)
π 10.00 am β Easter Sunday
Sunday 5th April (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Easter Sunday
πΆ Offertory Collection
St. Patrickβs Day β β¬635.00
Sunday 22nd March β β¬700.00
βοΈ Ceremonies for Easter Week
DRUMCONG
Masses
Tuesday 31st β 7.30 p.m. Drumcong Church
Wednesday 1st April β 10.00 a.m. Drumcong Church
Chrism Mass
Longford Cathedral β Wednesday 1st April at 7.00 pm
Friday 3rd April β Good Friday
7.30 p.m. β Celebration of The Lordβs Passion
Saturday 4th April β Holy Saturday
9.00 p.m. β The Easter Vigil
Sunday 5th April
11.30 a.m. β Easter Sunday
RANTOGUE
Thursday 2nd April
7.30 p.m. β Holy Thursday β Mass of the Lordβs Supper
Friday 3rd April β Good Friday
3.00 p.m. β Stations of the Cross
Saturday 4th April β Holy Saturday
No Vigil Mass
Sunday 5th April
10.00 a.m. β Easter Sunday
π Holy Thursday
There will be one hour of quiet prayer and reflection after the celebration of the Lordβs Supper in St. Josephβs Church, Rantogue on Holy Thursday.
We watch and wait with Jesus remembering Gethsemane.
π¦ TrΓ²caire Boxes
Please return your TrΓ²caire Lenten boxes
- Rantogue Church β Holy Thursday
- Drumcong Church β Good Friday
Thank you.
πββοΈ 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 | Β |
πΆ Recently Baptised
We welcome into our Christian Community Eve SiobhΓ n Dolores Kilcline
who received the sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.
π 40th Anniversary Bingo
Mayflower Community Centre
π
Monday 30th March
π’ 7.30 pm
Over β¬4,000 in prizes
Refreshments served.
π° 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.
π Lourdes Assisted Pilgrim Fund
β¬495.00 received.
Thanks to all who contributed so generously.
Sunday, 22nd March 2026
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours β Mon & Fri 9.30 β 12.30
πΏ Fifth Sunday of Lent
Saturday 21st March (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 pm β Kathleen, James and Jimmy Bracken.
Sunday 22nd March (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Breege and Michael Heeran and deceased members of the Heeran and McKeon families.
βββββββββββββββββββPackie and Mary Lizzie Guckian and Elsie Turbitt.
βββββββββββββββββββJanet Kidd.
Saturday 28th March (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 pm β Ellen and John Reynolds and deceased family members.
Sunday 29th March (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Padraig Conlon. Months Memory.
βͺ Week-Day Masses & Devotions
Week-Day Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday β 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday β 10.00 a.m.
Adoration
Adoration takes place in Drumcong Church every Sunday from 7.00 β 8.00 p.m.
and on the first Friday of each month from 8.00 β 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.
π Lenten Devotions
Adoration
Adoration will take place in Rantogue Church during Lent each Wednesday evening 7 β 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.
πΏ A Lenten Programme β Growth in the Spirit Seminars
Growth in the Spirit Seminars concludes this Thursday in St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong at 7.30 pm.
Everyone welcome.
March 26th β Healing β Maria Vadia
π Purple Day β Epilepsy Awareness Day
Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness Day) will take place on Thursday 26th March.
Please visit purpleday.org.
π Lourdes Assisted Pilgrim Fund
We will have a second collection after Communion this weekend in aid of the above.
Please give generously.
πΆ Recently Baptised
We welcome into our Christian Community Sadhbh Rhona Prior who received the sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.
β Alzheimerβs Free Information CafΓ©
Open to everyone on the 4th Thursday of the month
π
26th February
π 11am to 1 pm
π Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore
For more information contact Eileen on 087 0024190.
β€οΈ Thank You β Maryβs Meals
A big thank you to everyone who supported the Table Quiz for Maryβs Meals on 13th March.
A total of β¬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
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours β Mon & Fri 9.30 β 12.30
πΏ Fourth Sunday of Lent
Saturday 14th March (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 pm β Vigil Mass for Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Sunday 15th March (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Rhona Prior, Bunreavagh.
βββββββββββββββββββPatrick, Jane Ellen, Brigid and Michael John Conlon.
βββββββββββββββββββTom and Ellen Earley and Jim Gilhooly.
βοΈ Feast of St. Patrick
Monday 16th March (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 pm β Vigil Mass for Feast of St. Patrick.
Tuesday 17th March (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Feast of St. Patrick.
Friday 20th March (Drumcong)
π’ 7.30 pm β Peggy McKeon. Months Memory.
Saturday 21st March (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 pm β Kathleen, James and Jimmy Bracken.
Sunday 22nd March (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Breege and Michael Heeran and deceased members of the Heeran and McKeon families.
βββββββββββββββββββPackie and Mary Lizzie Guckian and Elsie Turbitt.
βββββββββββββββββββJanet Kidd.
π Lenten Devotions
Adoration
Adoration will take place in Rantogue Church during Lent each Wednesday evening 7 β 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.
πΆ Offertory Collection
β¬810.00
πΏ A Lenten Programme β Growth in the Spirit Seminars
Growth in the Spirit Seminars continue in St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong, on Thursdays at 7.30 pm.
Everyone welcome.
Programme:
March 19th β Surrender β Fr. Vincent Sherlock
March 26th β Healing β Maria Vadia
π Purple Day β Epilepsy Awareness Day
Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness Day) will take place on Thursday 26th March.
Please visit purpleday.org.
π 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.
βοΈ St. Carlo Acutis Teenagers Retreat
St. Carlo Acutis Teenagers Retreat at Knock Shrine
π
Sunday 19th April 2026
π 11.00 am β 2.30 pm
Led by Fr. Patrick Cahill and Holy Family Mission.
Contact Bairtle on 086 3020948
or email carmeluich@gmail.com
π Motherβs Day
Wishing all Mothers a happy Motherβs Day today and remembering all mothers who are now enjoying the light and peace of Heaven.
Sunday, 8th March 2026
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours β Mon & Fri 9.30 β 12.30
πΏ Third Sunday of Lent
Saturday 7th March (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 pm β Tom Joe Ward, Aghacashel.
Sunday 8th March (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Tommie, Elizabeth and Michael Bohan, Funshinagh.
βββββββββββββββββββBernard and Brigid Meehan, Moherevogue.
βββββββββββββββββββDavid Dunne, Roscarbin and deceased members of the Doherty and Dunne families.
Saturday 14th March (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 pm β Vigil Mass for Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Sunday 15th March (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Rhona Prior, Bunreavagh.
βββββββββββββββββββPatrick, Jane Ellen, Brigid and Michael John Conlon.
βββββββββββββββββββTom and Ellen Earley and Jim Gilhooly.
π Lenten Devotions
Adoration
Adoration will take place in Rantogue Church during Lent each Wednesday evening 7 β 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.
πΆ Offertory Collection
β¬620.00
πΏ A Lenten Programme β Growth in the Spirit Seminars
Growth in the Spirit Seminars continues in St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong, on Thursdays at 7.30 pm.
Everyone welcome.
Programme:
March 12th β Prayer β John Pridmore
March 19th β Surrender β Fr. Vincent Sherlock
March 26th β Healing β Maria Vadia
π Table Quiz β Marys Meals
Table Quiz in aid of Marys Meals in Lock 10, Kilclare on Friday March 13th.
Table of four β¬40.
Raffle on the night.
Come and support this worthy cause.
π Purple Day β Epilepsy Awareness
Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness Day) will take place on Thursday 26th March.
For more information please visit purpleday.org.
π€ 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 OβCeallaighβs Lakeside Tavern on Wednesday 11th March at 9 pm.
Come along to share your ideas, suggestions, or fundraising proposals β every contribution counts!
πΆββοΈ 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
βοΈ St. Carlo Acutis Teenagers Retreat
St. Carlo Acutis Teenagers Retreat at Knock Shrine
π
Sunday 19th April 2026
π 11.00 am β 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
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours: Mon & Fri β 9.30 β 12.30
πΏ Second Sunday of Lent
Saturday 28th February (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 pm β Brigid and Thomas Guckian.
Sunday 1st March (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Packie Joe McKeon 1st Anniversary
Tuesday 3rd March (Drumcong)
π’ 7.30 pm β Ricky OβDonnell Months Memory.
Saturday 7th March (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 pm β Tom Joe Ward, Aghacashel.
Sunday 8th March (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 am β Tommie, Elizabeth and Michael Bohan, Funshinagh.
βββββββββββββββββββBernard and Brigid Meehan, Moherevogue.
ποΈ 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. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong with burial afterwards in Drumcong new Cemetery, may he rest in eternal peace.
π Lenten Devotions
Adoration
Adoration will take place in Rantogue Church during Lent each Wednesday evening 7 β 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.
πΆ Offertory Collections
Sunday 15th β¬665.00
Sunday 22nd β¬720.00
πΏ A Lenten Programme β Growth in the Spirit Seminars
The Growth in the Spirit Seminars will take place in St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong, on the following Thursdays at 7.30 pm.
Everyone welcome.
Programme:
March 5th β Faith β Deacon Frank McGuinness
March 12th β Prayer β John Pridmore
March 19th β Surrender β Fr. Vincent Sherlock
March 26th β Healing β Maria Vadia
β¨ Confirmation
Congratulations to the 36 boys and girls who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in our parish this weekend.
πββοΈ Ministers for March
| Ministry | Drumcong | Rantogue |
|---|---|---|
| Eucharistic Minister | Marion OβNeill 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 | Β |
βοΈ Eucharistic Healing Retreat β Knock Shrine
Eucharistic Healing Retreat in Knock Shrine, led by gifted Croatian Priest, Fr Rozo Palic Saturday March 7th & Sunday March 8th.
π Venue: St. Johnβs Welcome Centre
Saturday 10.00 am β 6.30 pm
Sunday 10.00 am β 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
π Table Quiz β Marys Meals
Table Quiz in aid of Marys Meals in Lock 10, Kilclare on Friday March 13th.
Table of four β¬40.
Raffle on the night.
Come and support this worthy cause.
Sunday, 22nd Februray 2026
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours: Mon & Fri β 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
πΏ First Sunday of Lent
Saturday 21st February (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Vigil Mass for the First Sunday of Lent
Sunday 22nd February (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Maura Dwyer
Saturday 28th February (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Brigid and Thomas Guckian
Sunday 1st March (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Packie Joe McKeon (1st Anniversary)
π―οΈ Adoration During Lent
Adoration will take place in Rantogue Church during Lent each Wednesday evening 7.00 β 8.00 p.m.
βοΈ 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.
πΏ A Lenten Programme β Growth in the Spirit Seminars
The Growth in the Spirit Seminars will take place in St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong, commencing on
π
Thursday 26th February at 7.30 p.m.
π Everyone welcome.
Programme:
February 26th β The Word of God β Marie Beirne
March 5th β Faith β Deacon Frank McGuinness
March 12th β Prayer β John Pridmore
March 19th β Surrender β Fr. Vincent Sherlock
March 26th β Healing β Maria Vadia
β¨ Confirmation
Bishop Paul will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday 28th February at 11.00 a.m. in St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong.
We wish the 36 boys and girls every blessing as they receive the Holy Spirit into their lives.
A special word of thanks to the Teachers and Staff of St. Brigidβs National School for all their work and commitment in preparing for this special day.
π Eucharistic Adoration β Information Meetings
The Ardagh Clonmacnois Diocese is renewing and developing its Adoration Lay Committee to increase the practice of Eucharistic Adoration in parishes throughout the diocese.
You are welcome to attend an Information Meeting at one of the following venues:
Wednesday 25th February, 7.30 p.m. (1 hour)
π Ballinahown Hall β N37 D768Thursday 26th February, 7.30 p.m.
π Octagonal Room, Longford Cathedral β N39 TC58
π Registration from 7.00 p.m. β light refreshments provided.
π Further details on poster in Church.
βοΈ Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from May 30th until June 4th, led by Bishop Paul Connell.
Flights from Knock Airport, with fares beginning from β¬989.
For more details contact JWT Pilgrimage Travel via their website, or phone 01 2410800.
πΆ Shannon Waters Flow
You are invited to the launch of βShannon Waters Flowβ with Fionnuala Maxwell, in Ballinamore Library on Wednesday February 25th at 7.00 p.m.
This will be an enjoyable evening of songs, stories and cultural change in 1920βs Leitrim.
Free event and all are welcome.
π Epilepsy Awareness Day β Purple Day
In Ireland today, over 45,000 people live with epilepsy.
For further information, please visit www.epilepsy.ie
Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness Day) will take place on Thursday 26th March.
Sunday, 15th February 2026
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours: Mon & Fri β 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
βοΈ Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 14th February (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Paddy and Lucy Bannon
Sunday 15th February (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Michael Kelleher
βοΈ Ash Wednesday
Wednesday 18th February
Rantogue: π 10.00 a.m.
Drumcong: π’ 7.30 p.m.
Saturday 21st February (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Vigil Mass for the First Sunday of Lent
Sunday 22nd February (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Maura Dwyer
β° Change of Mass Time
Mass in Drumcong on Tuesday 17th February will take place at 10.00 a.m.
The Ceremony of Light for all children receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place at
π Drumcong Church
π 7.00 p.m.
π―οΈ Adoration During Lent
Adoration will take place in Rantogue Church during Lent each Wednesday evening 7.00 β 8.00 p.m., commencing on Wednesday 18th February 2026.
πΏ Ash Wednesday
Wednesday 18th February is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent, a day of Fast and Abstinence.
Blessing and distribution of ashes will take place during the Masses in Drumcong and Rantogue.
π¦ TrΓ²caire Boxes are available for collection at Church entrances.
βοΈ Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will take place in Drumcong Church every Friday evening at 7.00 p.m. during Lent, commencing Friday 20th February.
Confessions will also take place as usual at 7.00 p.m. each Friday in Drumcong Church.
ποΈ Recently Deceased
Please remember in your prayers Jerzy Balon, Naomh Brid, Drumcong, whose funeral took place during the week.
May he now rest in the peace of Christ.
πΏ A Lenten Programme β Growth in the Spirit Seminars
The Growth in the Spirit Seminars will take place in St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong, commencing on
π
Thursday 26th February at 7.30 p.m.
π Everyone welcome.
Programme:
February 26th β The Word of God β Marie Beirne
March 5th β Faith β Deacon Frank McGuinness
March 12th β Prayer β John Pridmore
March 19th β Surrender β Fr. Vincent Sherlock
March 26th β Healing β Maria Vadia
π Eucharistic Adoration β Information Meetings
The Ardagh Clonmacnois Diocese is renewing and developing its Adoration Lay Committee to increase Eucharistic Adoration throughout the diocese.
You are welcome to attend an Information Meeting at one of the following venues:
Wednesday 25th February, 7.30 p.m. (1 hour)
π Ballinahown Hall β N37 D768Thursday 26th February, 7.30 p.m.
π Octagonal Room, Longford Cathedral β N39 TC58
π Registration from 7.00 p.m. β light refreshments provided.
π Further details on poster in Church.
βοΈ Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from May 30th until June 4th, led by Bishop Paul Connell.
Flights from Knock Airport, with fares beginning from β¬989.
For more details contact JWT Pilgrimage Travel via their website or phone 01 2410800.
Sunday, 8th February 2026
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours: Mon & Fri β 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
βοΈ Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 7th February (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Bernard and Margaret Murray, Derrien
Sunday 8th February (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Patrick Francis, Emily and John McLoughlin, Drumbologue
βββββββββββββββββββEdmund, GrΓ inne and Bronagh Doyle
Tuesday 10th February (Drumcong)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Emer McGowan (nΓ©e White)
Saturday 14th February (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Paddy and Lucy Bannon
Sunday 15th February (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Michael Kelleher
π Weekday Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
βͺ Parish Activities
π―οΈ Adoration
Every Sunday: 7.00 β 8.00 p.m.
First Friday of each month: 8.00 β 9.00 p.m.
π Prayer Group
Meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church
πΏ Rosary & Divine Mercy
Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
βοΈ Confessions
Drumcong: Friday evening at 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m.
πΆ Offertory Collection
Total: β¬915.00
πΏ A Lenten Programme β Growth in the Spirit Seminars
The Growth in the Spirit Seminars will take place in St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong, commencing on
π
Thursday 26th February at 7.30 p.m.
π Everyone welcome.
Programme:
February 26th β The Word of God β Marie Beirne
March 5th β Faith β Deacon Frank McGuinness
March 12th β Prayer β John Pridmore
March 19th β Surrender β Fr. Vincent Sherlock
March 26th β Healing β Maria Vadia
π―οΈ Ceremony of Light
The Ceremony of Light for children receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this year will take place in
π St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong
π
Tuesday 17th February
π 7.00 p.m.
ποΈ Recently Deceased
Please remember in your prayers Ricky OβDonnell, whose funeral took place during the week.
May he now enjoy the peace and light of heaven.
π Eucharistic Adoration β Information Meetings
The Ardagh & Clonmacnois Diocese is renewing and developing its Adoration Lay Committee, with the aim of increasing Eucharistic Adoration throughout the diocese.
You are welcome to attend an Information Meeting at one of the following venues:
Wednesday 25th February, 7.30 p.m. (1 hour)
π Ballinahown Hall β N37 D768Thursday 26th February, 7.30 p.m.
π Octagonal Room, Longford Cathedral β N39 TC58
π Registration from 7.00 p.m. β light refreshments provided.
π Further details available on the poster at the Church entrance.
βοΈ Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from May 30th to June 4th, led by Bishop Paul Connell.
βοΈ Flights from Knock Airport, with fares beginning from β¬989.
π For more details contact JWT Pilgrimage Travel via their website or phone 01 2410800.
Sunday, 1st February 2026
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours: Mon & Fri β 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
βοΈ Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 31st January (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Vigil Mass for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 1st February (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Feast of St. Brigid (Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Monday 2nd February (Drumcong)
π 10.00 a.m. β Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Tuesday 3rd February (Drumcong)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Feast of St. Blaise
Saturday 7th February (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Bernard and Margaret Murray, Derrien
Sunday 8th February (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Patrick Francis, Emily and John McLoughlin, Drumbologue
π Weekday Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
βͺ Parish Activities
π―οΈ Adoration
Every Sunday: 7.00 β 8.00 p.m.
First Friday of each month: 8.00 β 9.00 p.m.
π Prayer Group
Meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church
πΏ Rosary & Divine Mercy
Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
βοΈ Confessions
Drumcong: Friday evening at 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m.
π―οΈ Candlemas & St. Blaise
Monday 2nd February β Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas Day)
Those who wish to have candles blessed should leave them on the table provided at the side of the Sanctuary.
Tuesday 3rd February β Feast of St. Blaise
Mass in Drumcong Church.
π Blessing of Throats will take place at this Mass.
πΆ Offertory Collection
Total: β¬700.00
πΏ A Lenten Programme β Growth in the Spirit Seminars
The Growth in the Spirit Seminars will take place in St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong, commencing on
π
Thursday 26th February at 7.30 p.m.
π Everyone welcome.
Programme:
February 26th β The Word of God β Marie Beirne
March 5th β Faith β Deacon Frank McGuinness
March 12th β Prayer β John Pridmore
March 19th β Surrender β Fr. Vincent Sherlock
March 26th β Healing β Maria Vadia
π Marriage Enrichment Weekend
Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland
π
20β22 March 2026
π βSt Maryβsβ, Knock, Co. Mayo
Sunday, 25th January 2026
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours: Mon & Fri β 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
βοΈ Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday 24th January (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 25th January (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Denis and Phil Galvin
βββββββββββββββββββNoel Gilmartin
Saturday 31st January (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Vigil Mass for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 1st February (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Feast of St. Brigid (Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time)
π Weekday Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
βͺ Parish Activities
π―οΈ Adoration
Every Sunday: 7.00 β 8.00 p.m.
First Friday of each month: 8.00 β 9.00 p.m.
π Prayer Group
Every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church
πΏ Rosary & Divine Mercy
Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
βοΈ Confessions
Drumcong: Friday evening at 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m.
πββοΈ Ministers for February
| Ministry | Drumcong | Rantogue |
|---|---|---|
| Eucharistic Minister | Noel Whitlow, Rosemary Shanley | As per Rota |
| Minister of the Word | Aoife OβMiachΓ in & Youth Readers | As per Rota |
| Offertory Collectors | As per Rota | Andy McNabola |
| Altar Society | Ann Marie Whitlow | Β |
| Altar Servers | Team E | Β |
ποΈ Recently Deceased
Please remember in your prayers Diarmuid McGuinness, brother of Fr. CiarΓ n, whose funeral took place on Friday last.
May he now enjoy the peace and light of heaven.
Please also remember Peggy McKeon, Keshcarrigan, whose funeral took place in our parish this weekend.
May she now rest in heavenly peace.
πΆ Offertory Collection
Total: β¬808.00
πΏ A Lenten Programme β Growth in the Spirit Seminars
The Growth in the Spirit Seminars will take place in St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong, commencing on
π
Thursday 26th February at 7.30 p.m.
π Everyone welcome.
Programme Schedule:
February 26th β The Word of God β Marie Beirne
March 5th β Faith β Deacon Frank McGuinness
March 12th β Prayer β John Pridmore
March 19th β Surrender β Fr. Vincent Sherlock
March 26th β Healing β Maria Vadia
Sunday, 11th January 2026
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours: Mon & Fri β 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
βοΈ The Baptism of the Lord
Saturday 10th January (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Jackie and Patricia Lee
Sunday 11th January (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β The Baptism of the Lord
Saturday 17th January (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Mary Ann and Jack Guihen and deceased family members
Sunday 18th January (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β John Joe and Bridie Farrell
π Weekday Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
βͺ Parish Activities
π―οΈ Adoration
Every Sunday: 7.00 β 8.00 p.m.
First Friday of each month: 8.00 β 9.00 p.m.
π Prayer Group
Meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church
πΏ Rosary & Divine Mercy
Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
βοΈ Confessions
Drumcong: Friday evening at 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m.
πΆ Offertory Collection
Total: β¬600.00
ποΈ Recently Deceased
Please remember in your prayers the happy repose of the soul of
PΓ draig (Patrick) McKeon, Harrow, London, and late of Edenmore, Kilclare.
His funeral will take place in St. Bridgetβs Church, Drumcong on Monday 12th January at 11.00 a.m., with burial afterwards in Kiltoghert Cemetery.
May his soul now rest in peace.
πΆ Recently Baptised
We welcome into our Christian Community
Jason Ozzy Evans, who received the Sacrament of Baptism in our parish last weekend.
π Baptism of the Lord β Prayer
Ever-living God,
you have given us your only-begotten One
to take on our nature
and revealed him to us at his Baptism in the river Jordan.Grant that we, who have been born again of water and the Holy Spirit,
and made your children by adoption and grace,
may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit,
through Jesus Christ your Saviour,
who is alive with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God now and forever.Amen.
Sunday, 4th January 2026
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours: Mon & Fri β 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
βοΈ Second Sunday After Christmas
Saturday 3rd January (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Martin Conway, Crummy
Sunday 4th January (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β William and Evelyn Curran, Drumaleague, and Kathleen McKiernan
π Feast of The Epiphany of The Lord (Holy Day of Obligation)
Tuesday 6th January
Rantogue: π 10.00 a.m.
Drumcong: π’ 7.30 p.m.
Saturday 10th January (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Jackie and Patricia Lee
Sunday 11th January (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β The Baptism of The Lord
π Weekday Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
βͺ Parish Activities
π―οΈ Adoration
Every Sunday: 7.00 β 8.00 p.m.
First Friday of each month: 8.00 β 9.00 p.m.
π Prayer Group
Meets every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church
πΏ Rosary & Divine Mercy
Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
βοΈ Confessions
Drumcong: Friday evening at 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m.
πΆ Offertory Collections
24th & 25th December: β¬1,965.00
28th December: β¬615.00
π Feast of The Epiphany
Tuesday 6th January is the Feast of The Epiphany of The Lord, a Holy Day of Obligation.
β¨ Prayer for the New Year
Heavenly Father, as we begin this New Year, we place our lives, our hopes, and our intentions into Your loving hands.
Grant us the grace to walk closer with Your Son, Jesus Christ, and to remain open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Heal our wounds, strengthen our faith, and help us to trust in Your providence in every joy and trial to come.Mary, Mother of God, watch over us and lead us ever closer to Your Son.
Saint Joseph, protector and guardian, pray for us as we seek wisdom, peace, and courage.Lord, make this New Year a year of grace, a year of mercy, and a year of blessing.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Sunday, 28th December 2025
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours: Mon & Fri β 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
βοΈ The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday 27th December (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Tom Packie Gallagher and Rose Sheridan, and deceased family members
Sunday 28th December (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Liam and Carmel Moran
βββββββββββββββββββPatrick and Eileen Shanley
π Feast of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
Thursday 1st January β New Yearβs Day (Drumcong)
π 10.00 a.m. β Feast of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
Saturday 3rd January (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Martin Conway, Crummy
Sunday 4th January (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β William and Evelyn Curran, Drumaleague, and Kathleen McKiernan
π Weekday Masses (Drumcong)
Tuesday & Friday: 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 a.m.
βͺ Parish Activities
π―οΈ Adoration
Every Sunday: 7.00 β 8.00 p.m.
First Friday of the month: 8.00 β 9.00 p.m.
π Prayer Group
Every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Drumcong Church
πΏ Rosary & Divine Mercy
Wednesday evenings at 5.30 p.m. in Rantogue Church
βοΈ Confessions
Drumcong: Friday evening at 7.00 p.m.
Rantogue: Saturday evening at 7.00 p.m.
πΆ Offertory Collection
Total: β¬750.00
πββοΈ Ministers for January
| Ministry | Drumcong | Rantogue |
|---|---|---|
| Eucharistic Minister | Phyllis Doherty | As per Rota |
| Minister of the Word | Mary McKiernan & Youth Readers | As per Rota |
| Offertory Collectors | As per Rota | Michael Geoghegan |
| Altar Society | Patricia Foley | Caroline McKeon |
| Altar Servers | Team D | Β |
π Offertory Envelopes
Please take home your Church collection envelopes if you have not already done so β they are available on the table at the main entrance.
If you have not received a box of envelopes and would like to contribute to the Church collections, please contact the Parish Office.
β¨ New Year Greetings
We wish all our parish community a happy, holy and peaceful New Year.
Sunday, 21st December 2025
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours: Mon & Fri β 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
π―οΈ Fourth Sunday of Advent
Saturday 20th December (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β John and Annie OβNeill, Eamonn, Noel and Patrick OβNeill
Sunday 21st December (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Con and Maureen Doherty
βββββββββββββββββββJohn and Rose Mulvey, Mohercregg
Tuesday 23rd December (Drumcong)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Kathleen and George Hyland and deceased members of the Doyle family
β¨ Christmas Masses β Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
Wednesday 24th December β Christmas Eve
π Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
Rantogue: 7.30 p.m.
Drumcong: 9.00 p.m.
Thursday 25th December β Christmas Day
π Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
Drumcong: 11.30 a.m.
Friday 26th December β St. Stephenβs Day (Drumcong)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Maeve Ferry, Gweedore, Co. Donegal, and deceased members of the Ferry, Harris and McPartland families
Saturday 27th December (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Tom Packie Gallagher and Rose Sheridan and deceased family members
Sunday 28th December (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Liam and Carmel Moran
βββββββββββββββββββPatrick and Eileen Shanley
πΆ Offertory Collection
8th & 14th December: β¬1,060.00
π Offertory Envelopes
Please take home your Church collection envelopes if you have not already done so β they are available on the table at the main entrance.
If you have not received a box of envelopes and wish to contribute to the Church collections, please contact the Parish Office.
π―οΈ Season of Advent
The Advent preparation programme concludes this Sunday, with Adoration, Rosary, Guided Meditation, and Reflective Prayer during the Adoration Hour, each Sunday in Drumcong Church from 7.00 β 8.00 p.m.
π Recently Married
Warm congratulations and best wishes to
Rian Harding and Louisa Maye,
who were married in St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong this weekend.
We wish them a lifetime of health and happiness together. π
π Christmas Message
Copies of Bishop Paulβs Christmas Message are available at the Church entrance.
β¨ Christmas Greetings
We wish all our parish community a happy, holy and peaceful Christmas.
Le gach dea ghuì a gcomhair na Nollaig agus na h-Athbliana.
Sunday, 14th December 2025
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours: Mon & Fri β 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
π―οΈ Third Sunday of Advent
Saturday 13th December (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Mary Southwell (Birthday Remembrance)
Sunday 14th December (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Christina Kelleher (1st Anniversary)
Friday 19th December (Drumcong)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Johnnie Earley (Monthβs Memory) and Teresa & Sandra Earley
Saturday 20th December (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β John and Annie OβNeill, Eamonn, Noel and Patrick OβNeill
Sunday 21st December (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Con and Maureen Doherty
βββββββββββββββββββJohn and Rose Mulvey, Mohercregg
β¨ Masses for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
Wednesday 24th December β Christmas Eve
π Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
Rantogue: 7.30 p.m.
Drumcong: 9.00 p.m.
Thursday 25th December β Christmas Day
π Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
Drumcong: 11.30 a.m.
πΆ Offertory Collection
Total: β¬770.00
π Offertory Envelopes 2026
Offertory envelopes for next year are now available in both Churches.
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed so generously throughout the year β your support is deeply appreciated.
If you have not received a box of envelopes and would like to contribute, please contact the Parish Office.
π St. Brigidβs N.S. Parents Association β Christmas Fundraiser
πΆ School Christmas Concert
π St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong
π
Monday 15th December at 6.00 p.m.
Following the concert, gather at the school to light the School Tree π
Each child has made a decoration, available for β¬2 β proceeds support school activities and equipment (available from 10th December).
ποΈ The Parents Association will also hold a Church Gate Collection at both Churches on 13th & 14th December.
π―οΈ Season of Advent
For the four Sundays of Advent, there will be Adoration, Rosary, Guided Meditation, and Reflective Prayer during the Adoration Hour (7.00 β 8.00 p.m.) each Sunday in Drumcong Church.
π½οΈ Advent Reflection Evening
π Parochial House
π
Wednesday 17th December
π’ 7.30 p.m.
Fr. CiarΓ n will present a beautiful Advent Reflection Video β all are warmly welcome.
π Maryβs Meals β Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the recent Maryβs Meals Coffee Morning in St. Josephβs, Leitrim Village.
β β¬3,219 was donated on the day β and through the Double the Love Campaign, match-funded by the Tom Cunningham Trust Fund, this became β¬6,438.
π This amount will feed 292 children every day for an entire year.
May God reward you abundantly for your generosity. π
β¨ Advent Reflection
βThe Third Candle of Advent reminds us of Joy β
May the light of Christ fill our hearts with gladness as we await His coming.β
Sunday, 7th December 2025
π Phone: 071 9642021
π§ Email: kiltubridparish@gmail.com
π Office Hours: Mon & Fri β 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
π―οΈ Second Sunday of Advent
Saturday 6th December (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Tim McWeeney and deceased members of the McWeeney family
Sunday 7th December (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Tom Regan and his sister Maureen Sayers, and their parents Mary Anne and Frank Regan
βββββββββββββββββββKathleen Cullen, Selton
Monday 8th December β Feast of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Rantogue: 10.00 a.m.
Drumcong: 7.30 p.m.
Saturday 13th December (Rantogue)
π’ 7.30 p.m. β Mary Southwell (Birthday Remembrance)
Sunday 14th December (Drumcong)
π¦ 11.30 a.m. β Christina Kelleher (1st Anniversary)
β° Change of Mass Time
Please note: Mass on Thursday 11th December will be at 7.30 p.m. in Drumcong, not 10.00 a.m.
πΆ Offertory Collection
Total: β¬685.00
π Offertory Envelopes 2026
Offertory envelopes for next year are available for collection in both Churches this weekend.
A sincere thank you to all who have contributed so faithfully throughout the year β your generosity is greatly appreciated.
If you have not received a box of envelopes and would like to contribute to the Church collections, please contact the Parish Office.
π St. Brigidβs N.S. Parents Association β Christmas Fundraiser
πΆ Christmas Concert:
π St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong
π
Monday 15th December at 6.00 p.m.
After the concert, gather at the school for the Lighting of the School Tree π
Each child has made a decoration for the tree β available to purchase for β¬2 each from 10th December, supporting school activities and equipment.
ποΈ The Parents Association will also hold a Church Gate Collection at both Churches on 13th & 14th December.
π―οΈ Season of Advent
Throughout the four Sundays of Advent, there will be Adoration, Rosary, Guided Meditation, and Reflective Prayer during Adoration Hour (7.00 β 8.00 p.m.) every Sunday in Drumcong Church.
π Recently Married
Warm congratulations and every blessing to
Aoife McWeeney and David Murray,
who celebrated their marriage in St. Brigidβs Church, Drumcong on Friday last.
Wishing them a lifetime of happiness and good health together. π
π« Primary School Survey β Have Your Say
The Department of Education is conducting a Primary School Survey to determine the future provision and patronage of schools in Ireland.
Parents are asked whether they wish their school to remain Catholic or change patronage.
π
Deadline: 16th December 2025
π» www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/campaigns/primary-school-survey/
Donβt leave it to others β have your say.
π Care of The Aged β Christmas Party
The Care of The Aged Committee kindly requests that anyone planning to attend the Christmas Party please confirm as soon as possible if you have not already done so.
