Faughart Parish Newsboard – Sunday 18th October 2026
Faughart Parish | Weekly Newsboard | 18th October 2026
Welcome to this week’s Faughart Parish Newsboard. Please find below our Mass times, Mass intentions, parish announcements and upcoming community events.
Our Priest: Fr. Vinod Kurian
Deacon George Kingsnoth
Parish Office: 042 933 4410
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
⛪ Mass Times and Intentions
KILCURRY
Sunday 18th October – 11:00am
- Norrie McCoy
- Thomas and Ellen Mullally and deceased family members
- Jimmy and Brigid Flynn and deceased family members
- Kevin, Brigid and Senan Reilly
- Bridie McKay (Birthday Remembrance)
Sunday 25th October – 11:00am
- Seamus Watters (Anniversary)
- Winnie Mullen (Anniversary)
- Frank Lennon
- Julia, Michael and Mary Cunningham
- Agnes Gartlan and deceased family members
- Bridie and Patsy McNamee and deceased family members
- Gerry Alderson (Anniversary)
BRID-A-CHRIN
Sunday 18th October – 10:00am
- Frank and Mamie Sharkey (Anniversary) and deceased family members
Friday 23rd October – 7:30pm
Sunday 25th October – 10:00am
- Tom Kilkenny (1st Anniversary)
- Cecelia Halpeeny (Anniversary)
- Owen Faughey and deceased family members
- Olive Fegan and the Kavanagh family
- Margaret Reegan
- Patrick and Brigid Begley
- Michael McCormack
CASTLETOWN
Saturday 17th October – 6:00pm
- Mary Murphy (1st Anniversary)
- Annie Faughey
- Barry Griffin Jnr (6th Anniversary)
- Oliver Traynor and deceased family members
Sunday 18th October – 12:00 noon
- Cathal McManus (Month’s Mind)
- Betty McNally (10th Anniversary)
- Colm Smith (Anniversary)
- Johnny, Margaret and Jim McArdle (Anniversary)
Weekday Masses
- Monday – 7:00pm
- Tuesday – 10:00am
- Wednesday – 10:00am
- Thursday – 10:00am
- Friday – 10:00am
Saturday 24th October – 6:00pm
- Jimmy McGivern
- Kevin Boland
- Anne Mathews (7th Anniversary)
Sunday 25th October – 12:00 noon
- JJ McArdle
FAUGHART
Saturday 17th October – 7:30pm
- Pat and Eileen Roe and deceased family members
Saturday 24th October – 7:30pm
- Desmond and Mary McFadden
📢 Parish Notices and Announcements
Weekly Envelope Collection
Thank you to everyone who continues to support the upkeep of our parish through their generous contributions.
Last week’s contributions were:
- Castletown: €201.47
- Kilcurry: €239.67
- Brid-a-Chrin: €208.75
- Faughart: €128.00
- Non-envelope contributions: €503.20
Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated.
Holy Souls – November Remembrance
As we approach November, the month in which we remember our deceased loved ones, Holy Souls envelopes are available in all churches.
Parishioners are invited to complete their list of deceased family members, enclose their donation and return the envelope to the Parochial House or their church.
World Mission Sunday – 18th October
October is traditionally a month dedicated to the missions, and Sunday 18th October is World Mission Sunday.
This is an opportunity for the faithful throughout the world to show their appreciation and support for the important work carried out by missionaries overseas.
A special collection will take place on Sunday 18th October.
Thank You – Fr. Oliver Stansfield’s Send-Off
A sincere thank you to everyone who helped make Fr. Oliver Stansfield’s send-off last weekend such a warm and memorable occasion.
Your kindness, generosity and support were greatly appreciated.
Thank you all for helping to make it such a special occasion.
Faughart Lourdes Fundraising – Sunday 8th November
Join us on Sunday 8th November, after Mass, for a fundraising event in aid of the Faughart Lourdes Fund.
There will be:
- A hearty bowl of soup
- A bric-a-brac stall
- A raffle for a large food hamper
We look forward to seeing everyone once again.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
MS Ireland – Thank You
MS Ireland wishes to thank all parishioners who generously supported their recent collection.
Your kindness and contributions are very much appreciated.
Louth Cerebral Palsy Branch – Church Gate Collection
The Louth Cerebral Palsy Branch will hold a church gate collection on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October.
Your support would be greatly appreciated.
👨👩👧👦 Community Activities
Parent and Toddler Group
Friday – 9:30am to 11:00am
Venue: The Centre
Irish Dance Classes
Monday – 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: The Centre
Pilates Classes
Tuesday – 6:00pm
Venue: The Centre
Rhyme and Shine
Wednesday – 9:45am to 10:45am
Suitable for children aged 6 months to 4 years.
Craft Group
Tuesday – 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: The Centre
🌳 Kilcurry Tidy Towns – Protecting Our Native Hedgerows
Kilcurry Tidy Towns Group presents a FREE information evening with Mr Breffni Martin.
Topic: Protecting Our Native Hedgerows
Date: Wednesday 21st October
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Community Centre, Kilcurry
Eircode: A91 PY22
Everyone is welcome to attend this informative evening focusing on the importance of protecting and preserving our native hedgerows.
🙏 Thank You for Supporting Our Parish
We thank all parishioners, volunteers and community groups for their continued dedication and support.
Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, those who have died and all who are experiencing difficulties at this time.
Faughart Parish – Serving the communities of Castletown, Kilcurry, Brid-a-Chrin and Faughart.