KincasslaghParishNewsletter,13thAugust2017 Tel: 074 95 42006 - Email: info@kincasslagh.ie - Kincasslagh Parish - Web: www.kincasslagh.ie - SVP 087 050 7895

Schedule of Masses St. Mary’s Church, Kincasslagh Next Weekend Saturday @ 6.30 p.m. during February, April, June, August, October & December. Sunday @ 10.00 a.m. Next Week Monday @ 6.30 p.m. Vigil of the Assumption Tuesday @ 7.00 p.m. Mass Rock Mass Friday @ 10.00 a.m. St. Columba’s Church, Acres Next Weekend Saturday @ 6.30 p.m. during January, March, May, July, September & December Sunday @ 11.30 a.m. Next Week Tuesday @ 11.30 a.m. Assumption Thursday @ 7.00 p.m. Sat @ 1.00 p.m. Wedding. Anniversaries and Masses Michael Doogan, Gortnasade, Months Mind, Sat 12th, StM Andrew Bonner, Keadue, Sun 13th, StM Ethna Gallagher, Burtonport, Sun 13th, StC Dan & Annie McGarvey, Tues, Mass Rock Jerry Guinan, Dublin & Belcruit, Sat 19th, StM Owen Doogan, Keadue, Sun 20th, StM Rita Frangullie & Manus Joseph Gallagher, Sun 20th, StC Fundraising Events Caislean Oir, Annagry Quiz on Wednesday @ 10pm. in aid of The Mullaghduff Band. €20, team of 4 St. Mary’s Hall, Kincasslagh Bingo on Friday night at 8.30 p.m. in aid of Keadue Rovers FC. AUGUST CAMINO (walk) TO KERRYTOWN

The timetable for the Camino of the Assumption is as follows:

Departing St. Mary’s at 1.30pm (approx. 4k) Departing St. Columba’s at 1.15pm (approx. 5k). Meeting at 2.45 p.m. at the entrance to the Rock.

AGM of Autism Support Dungloe will take place in St. Columba’s Community Centre, Burtonport on Sun 3rd September at 3pm. Perfect Hurrah: Surf Trip for Juniors (10-12 Yrs) & Seniors (Teens) this Tues 15th Aug to Bundoran. Suitable for All Levels & Ideal for 1st Timers or Non-Swimmers to venture into the world of Water-Sports and gain water confidence. Transport, Wet-Suit & Surf-Board all arranged for €25. Booking Essential & New Members Welcome to Sign up 086 828 0149 The Irish Cancer Society operates a free Volunteer Driver Service that is available to patients attending the following hospitals for chemotherapy treatments; Letterkenny General Hospital; Mayo General Hospital & Sligo Hospital. Volunteer drivers will pick a patient up at the door of their home, drop them at the hospital door and then when finished treatment, pick them up and drop them home again. All volunteer expenses are paid. Patients wishing to avail of this free service should contact their healthcare professional, visit the website at irishcancer.ie or contact the Irish Cancer Society for more information on 01 2310 522. The Irish Catholic The Irish Catholic has a full 5 page spread this week covering the ordination of Bishop Alan McGuckian as Bishop of Raphoe. I ordered 30 copies for parishioners, @ €1.80 each. Bus to Knock 9th September for Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal staying overnight for Grandparents day Sunday 10th September also on 16th September staying overnight for Padre Pio weekend. Full cost for each weekend €120 or £98 to be paid one week before. Contact 0892245598 or 0749320734

Failte!

With great joy we welcome these two new members of Gods family among us, Jason Brendan Ward and Logan Lee Gallagher. Congrats!

Huge Congratulations to Vinnie Gallagher and his beautiful bride Caitriona O’Donnell who pledged their love for eachother before

God and their family and friends recently in St. Mary’s. Keeping You In Stitches - Keadue Banner Calling everyone who would like to play a part in designing and creating a long banner sign for The Keadue Band. Maureen O’Sullivan has agreed to lead a stitching project for the group over the autumn. To kick-start the project there will be a brainstorming session, (design/materials) on Monday 11th Sept at 2 pm in The ROSSES CDP, Dungloe. The 6 week program for this project will run on Mondays at 2 starting 9th Oct. Please come along & give your input. Owey Island There will be a meeting in St. Mary's hall Kincasslagh on Saturday the 19th of August at 3pm for property owners on Owey island, with a view to set up an island committee and to discuss any other issues. Rosses Water Safety Courses Irish Water Safety will run its 2nd week of swim lessons and instruction in the Burtonport / Kincasslagh area week beginning 14th - 18th Aug 2017. Registration for various classes will take place on Monday 14th: Keadue blockyard beach - Swim lessons 12 - 2 Registration open from 11-11.45 Cruit Bridge - Safety and rescue training daily 2.30 Registration open from 2 Mass at the Mass rock, Kincasslagh This year on the feast of the Assumption, it is hoped, weather permitting to have our Mass at the Spink in Belcruit at 7.00 p.m. in memory of Dan and Annie McGarvey.