25/05/2026
CORLOUGH/TEMPLEPORT PARISH NEWSLETTER
Sunday 24th May 2026 - Pentecost Sunday
Fr. Sean Maguire P.P. – Telephone 49 9523103 / 087 2101540
Msgr Liam Kelly P.P. Kildallan – 049 9526291/ 087 9877739
Parish Website: www.corlioughtempleport.com Parish Radio: FM108 (All churches)
We**am: www.churchTV.ie/bawnboy www.churchTV.ie/corlough
Facebook: Corlough-Templeport parish
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Mass Times
Saturday 8.15pm Corlough Molly and Michael Dolan
Kieran Dolan, Cronera
Deceased members of the Dolan and McKiernan
families.
Sunday 9.30am Kilnavart Rosie and John Maguire, Gurteen
Jim and Marian McGoldrick and deceased family members, Gortnacorriga
Louise McKiernan, Clinty
Monday Kilnavart No Mass
Tuesday 9.00am Kilnavart The People of the Parish
Wednesday 9.30am Corlough
Thursday 9.00am Kilnavart
Friday 8.00pm Corlough Padre Pio Healing Mass
Saturday 8.15pm Corlough
Sunday 9.30am Kilnavart Brendan, Philomena, Carmel, Malachy and
Catherine Smith, Porturlan
Con McKiernan, Gortnaleck
11.00am Bawnboy Resumption of Sunday Mass
Edward Rudden, Drumlogher
PJ McKiernan, Drumlogher
Willie and Mary Anne McCaffrey, Kilsob
Kilnavart: Reader: Sunday Catriona McManus
Eucharistic Minister Sunday Breda Donohoe
Collectors for June: Evelyn Bannon, Ellen Murray
Offertory Collection Templeport. 17/05/26 €525.00
Bawnboy Reader: Sunday Blaithin Ball
Eucharistic Minister: Sunday Paul Fahy
Collectors for June: Cathal Shannon, Katie Donohoe
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday Corlough 9.55am-10.30am
Friday Corlough 7.00pm-8.00pm
Padre Pio Healing Mass will take place on Friday, the 29th of May at 8pm in St Patrick's Church, Corlough, Co. Cavan (H14 VK30). Fr Kevin Kiernan OFM Cap will be the main celebrant and he will
be joined by a number of Capuchin friars.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 7.15pm.
Four First Class Relics of St Pio will be present on the night and veneration of the Relics will take place after Mass. Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament will take place from 7pm and will conclude with Benediction at 7.55pm.
All are welcome to this special night of healing and grace.
St Mogue's Church, Bawnboy: The church will reopen to the public next Sunday, the 31st May at 9am. Mass for the Feast of the Holy Trinity will be celebrated at 11am. Access to the cemetery is expected to be restricted for another few days.
Rededication of St Mogue's Church, Bawnboy and the Dedication of the Altar will take place on Sunday, the 7th of June, the Feast of Corpus Christi, at 11am.
Bishop Martin Hayes will be the Principal Celebrant. More details to follow.
Parish Pastoral Council: Meeting will take place at the Parochial House, Bawnboy, on Tuesday at 8pm.
Tullyveela National School (Derelict) For Sale: The Department of Education surrendered the school buildings to the parish just before Christmas. The site of the old school is now on the market. For more information, please contact Eamonn Gaffney Auctioneers on 087-7981938.
Do you have: Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Anger, Insomnia, Nervousness? For Better-Mental-Health, the Recovery Self Help Method can help. Every Monday at 7.30pm.
It is FREE to attend meetings. Details about Recovery on www.RecoveryIreland.ie. Ph or text ph (086) 827 9374, email: [email protected].
The meetings will be held in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral centre, Cullies, Cavan, H12E5C7. Please come and see, it’s free.
Accord Pre-Marriage Course Dates 2026: 9th/10th October. Courses will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre,H12 E5 C7. To book please log on to: www.accord.ie
Wedding Bells: Congratulations to Rita Gilbride and Pat Frain, Bawnboy, who were united in the Sacrament of Marriage in St. Patrick’s Church, Corlough on Saturday last.
Templeport Development Association: Meeting on Thursday 27th May at 7pm in Templeport Resource Centre.
New members welcome.
Dates for your Diary 2026
Corpus Christi Procession - Sunday, 7th of June at 11.00am.
Blessing of the Graves
- Kilnavart - Sunday, 26th of July at 9.30am
- Bawnboy - Sunday, 26th of July at 11am
Port - Sunday, 26th of July at 12.45pm
Workhouse - Sunday, 26th of July at 1.15pm
- St Mogue's Island - Monday, 3rd of August at 3pm
- Corlough - Sunday, 9th of August at 12.30pm.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine - Saturday, 8th of August at 3pm.
Relics of St. Oliver Plunkett will visit the Conaty Chapel of the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan on Wednesday 3 June 2026. The relics will arrive at the Centre for a Liturgical Welcome
celebrated by Bishop Martin Hayes at 10:00a.m. and will be available for veneration until 10:00p.m. that evening. Masses will be offered at 1:15pm. (for those doing examinations at this time), 5:45pm. and 8:00pm. (celebrated by Bishop Martin
Hayes). There will also be opportunities to avail of # the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the course of the day from 12 noon to 1:00pm.; 4:30pm. to 5:30pm.; and 6:30pm.
to 7:30pm.
The visit of the relics is being organised by the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre with the assistance of local Knights of Saint Columbanus. Petitions and Offerings may be sent to the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Conaty Centre, Cullies, Cavan
H12 E5C7. All petitions received will be placed beside the relic during its visit.
Please write “St. Oliver” on the top left hand corner of the envelope.
Encounter Weekend Donegal: Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny 6pm-10.30pm Friday 5th June. Saturday 6th June 9am-10.30pm. Expect to experience the presence of God through the
celebration of the Sacraments, Spirit-led worship, inspiring talks, healing service and fellowship.
Come and be refreshed and empowered by the Holy Spirit and learn from the Saints how to live the lifestyle God intended you to live. Keynote speakers Patrick Reis - co-founder and Executive
Director of Encounter Ministries USA and Fr Patrick Gonyeau who serves with the US Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in Ohio. Bookings
https://encounterschoolofministrydoneg.regfox.com/encounter-conference-donegal
For more info, email [email protected].
Hymn to the Holy Spirit:
Spirit of the living God,
fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God,
fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mould me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God,
fall afresh on me!
Corlough Trad Music Sessions: Our next monthly session will take place on Sunday 24th May in Corlough Community Centre from 5-6pm. All musicians welcome. Come join us for lots of music and
bring your brush for a lesson in the Brush Dance.
Mass of Thanksgiving Dáire McCaffrey and family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their prayers, support and kindness shown to them recently. A Mass of Thanksgiving will be offered in St Mary’s Church, Teemore on Sat 6th June at 11:00am for all who prayed for the family and for the medical team involved in Dáire’s care. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The 33rd Bawnboy Community Festival 2026 We’re delighted to announce that the 33rd annual Bawnboy Community Festival will take place this year over the Bank holiday weekend Fri 31st July - Mon 3rd August.
We need your help!
The Festival Committee will meet next week, on Tue 26th May, at 8pm in the Templeport Community Centre to plan for this year’s events.
We would love your help, new committee members are very
welcome, please come along. This will be our 33rd Festival year. All money raised goes to Cancer Charities and Local Community Based Services
Ballyconnell Library - C-Pen Reader The C-Pen is a reader pen which scans and then reads text aloud to help with independent reading. People with dyslexia, aphasia or other reading difficulties may find
the C-Pen helpful. People learning languages or those with vision problems may also find these pens useful for home, study or work. The pen reads text aloud with a natural speaking voice. The pens
have built-in dictionaries so you can access definitions as you read for better understanding. The C-Pen doesn’t store any data. There is no need for an internet or WiFi connection. Ask a member of
staff for more information.
You can borrow a C-Pen for 3 weeks. You need to register for a Toys, Technology & Training Card to borrow. Radon Monitors Ever wondered about radon in your home?
We have a new service in Cavan Libraries where you can borrow a Digital Radon Monitor and check the levels in your home. Simply call to any of our libraries and staff will assist you
Cavan Local Community Safety Partnership has launched a county wide Community Safety Survey and is encouraging everyone age 12 years and over to take part. The survey will help shape the new
County Cavan Community Safety Plan 2026–2028, ensuring that local priorities and actions reflect the real concerns of those who live, work, and visit the county. Community safety — both being
safe and feeling safe — is a fundamental part of quality of life. That’s why we want to hear from people across all our communities. Your feedback will play a vital role in identifying key
challenges,needs, and opportunities and will directly inform the new three year plan.Online: Visit
https://consult.cavancoco.ie/en/content/cavan-community-safety-plan-2026-2028-survey
Closing date: Midnight 31 May, 2026 Paper copies: Available in all libraries and public buildings,.
Cavan Institute Adult Learner Information Morning Are you or someone you know considering a return to education or starting a new career path later in life? Come along to our Adult Learner
Information Morning on Tuesday, 26th May from 10:00 to 12:00. This event is a great opportunity to explore our wide range of courses, meet our teachers, and learn about the supports available.
It’s the perfect opportunity to take that first step toward your next chapter!
Prayer to the Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations,
Through Christ Our Lord, Amen
