Author: Fr. Paddy
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Cemetery Blessings 2021
All the cemeteries in the parish have now been blessed. Thanks to Joe Finnegan for recording them; Tomasina McGinnity for her singing; those from the PPC, and Cemetery committees who read and attended the Masses to represent those who could not be present due to Covid-19. The links to the…
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Covid-19 Restrictions Ease
The parish Covid-19 Committee met this week to discuss the recent easing of restrictions (6th September – see here for webpage), and what that means for the parish – especially for the liturgies in the Churches. 50% Capacity (regardless of immunity status of attendees) The Church of the Immaculate Conception,…
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Swapping Pulpits
Last weekend saw the first in a new initiative among the parishes of St. Colmcille’s Pastoral Area, where the local priests celebrated Masses in neighbouring parishes. It seems to have gone very well, and we would love to hear your feedback about the initiative. Please feel free to contact any…
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Webcam Stats
This has been a real blessing to our parish. We acknowledge that, for many reasons, there are still parishioners who are unable or unwilling to return to Church. Of course the ‘Sunday Obligation’ remains suspended by the Episcopal Conference, and we do hope that – in time – many people…
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First Holy Communion & Confirmation 2021
Recent controversy in the media about whether the Church should hold the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion, despite public health reccomendations, prompted me to take some time this week to reflect on how we celebrate these important times in the faith journey of our young people, & their…
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Cemetery Sunday Blessings of Graves 2021
Will NOT take place this year because of the restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19. People may wish to bless their own graves at this time. Fr. Paddy, in consultation with the committees of each graveyard; Mullary, Monasterboice & Ballymakenny, will arrange to hold the traditional graveyard Mass…
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World Day of Prayer for Grandparents & the Elderly
Pope Francis has established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place for the first time on Sunday 25 July 2021 on the theme ‘I am with you always’ (Mt 28:20) Today is a day of joy and hope for all of us in celebrating and…
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Closing of Year of Reflection & Prayer and Commissioning of Diocesan Synodal Core Group
On Behalf of Bishop Michael… Thank you to the priests, religious and parishes who responded to the invitation to attend the ceremony in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, on Wednesday 30th June, or who watched it online. The homily, in particular, provides information on the nature of the Synodal Pathway that…
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A Blessing of Holy Water
On the basis of age-old custom, water is one of the signs that the Church often uses in blessing the faithful. Holy water reminds the faithful of Christ, who is given to us as the supreme divine blessing, who called himself the living water, and who, with water, established Baptism…
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St. Colmcille’s 1500th Anniversary
Pastoral Area: Along with Termonfechin (Fr Paul Byrne 98 22121), Clogherhead (Fr Martin McVeigh 98 22224), & Togher (Monsignor Jim Carroll 98 89335), our Parish is part of the St. Colmcille’s Pastoral Area. Wednesday 9th June was the feast of Saint Columcille and this year is a very special…
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