Parish News and Events

Reopening of Churches for Public Worship: As I mentioned yesterday, the Irish Bishops’ Conference will shortly issue a document that will itemize the specific preparations that each parish should be making for the upcoming reopening of our Churches for public worship....

Many thanks to the children who put together the lovely banners to the Holy Spirit that grace the two pillars to the left and right of the main altar of the church. They are a real expression of your faith and your imagination. We will leave them there in place for...

We have all been missing gathering together for worship in our parish church. I am looking forward to the day when we can celebrate Mass together again in public. Our church holds five to six hundred people when totally full. However, when we re-open for public Mass...

The well-known author Fr Brian Grogan SJ will his final two talks in the parish church after the Rosary at 10.45 am on Thursday, May 28, and Tuesday and Thursday, June 2, 4. His topics are, 'Praying in later years'; ‘Remember those who have died’: Where are the Dead?...

Common prayer for the fifth anniversary of Laudato Si’ Loving God, Creator of heaven and earth and all that is in them, You created us in your image and made us stewards of all your creation, of our common home. You blessed us with the sun, water and bountiful land so...

The three parish pilgrimage to the Holy Land due to take place in October has been postponed because of the Corona Virus. It is hoped that it will take place in October 2021. By then, people should be able to travel with a much easier mind. I have asked the travel...

Churches are due to open for public celebration of Mass on 20th July. We are exploring how we can maintain social distancing when that happens. Meanwhile, Mass is celebrated every day, Monday to Sunday, in our parish church at 10.00 am, behind closed doors. There will...

In response to the Pope's request to pray the Rosary for the month of May in this time of Coronavirus, a parishioner will lead the Rosary after 10.00 am Mass from Monday to Saturday. The mysteries will include the Luminous Mysteries which focus on the public life of...

An Act of Spiritual Communion and Commitment Dear Jesus, I believe You are always near me, present most particularly in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. I love You above all things and desire to receive You ‘under my roof’. Present to You, as You explain the...