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Synod 2023
You may have read about the Synthesis document sent to Rome in preparation for the Synod of 2023. You can read it here It calls for a major change in the Church’s attitude to women, the LGBTQ+ Community, those married, divorced and single parents. It also recommends the removal of mandatory celibacy for priests. Some Read more
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Blessing of The Graves 2022
We are delighted that for the first time in three years we can come together in person in the Cemeteries. As always, people are invited to prepare their family graves for the blessing. Read more
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Ascension Sunday/World Day of Prayer for Communications
“Ascension,” by Giotto, 14th century. (Wikipedia) The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord: is part of the resurrection. Resurrection emphasises that Jesus has entered a new life and not just that he recovered his previous life. The ascension emphasises that the risen Jesus is together with the Father, that he shares the place and Read more
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Easter Triduum in The Parish & Pastoral Area
During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his life on earth, beginning with his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. The Lenten season lasts until the Thursday of this week. The Easter Triduum begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. Times Read more
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Help for Ukraine
A special collection for the People of Ukraine will taken up at all Masses in Ireland this weekend. People are also invited to support the charitable initiatives of Aid to the Church in Need, the Jesuit Refugee Service, and Trócaire, which is currently responding to the crisis through its partners Caritas Ukraine and Caritas Poland Read more
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Local Gathering for Synod Feedback
You are invited to gather – in person – at The Forge, Drumshallon on Wednesday 23rd February, 2022 at 8pm – to participate in a consultative process. All Welcome. As many of you already know, Pope Francis has called on the Global Catholic Church to engage in a process of ‘Listening’ in a new way Read more
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