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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 will feel safe to return. Read more
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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 families. Here in our parish; Read more
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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 at a later time (possibly Read more
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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 giving thanks for our grandparents Read more
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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 we are undertaking at a Read more
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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 for our sake as the Read more
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