Notices

Preparing for the Sacraments

First Reconciliation: We remember in our prayer the children who receive the sacrament of first reconciliation together with their parents, families and teachers:

  • Stonehall Primary School – Thursday, 13 February;
  • Clonmoney Primary School – Wednesday, 19 February;
  • Newmarket-on-Fergus Primary School – Wednesday, 26 February.

Enrolment for the Sacrament of Confirmation for the children…


Jubilee 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope

Pilgrimage Locations at National Level

Shrine of Our Lady, Knock, Co. Mayo

St. Patrick’s Purgatory, Lough Derg, Co. Donegal

Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo

Designated Pilgrimage Locations for Killaloe Diocese

Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, Ennis

Pastoral Areas

Cois Fharraige

Inis Cathaigh

St. Senan’s Church, Scattery Island – Feast day 5th of March

Our Lady’s…


Pastoral Council: There will be a meeting of the parish pastoral council at 8pm on Tuesday, 4 February. If any member of the parish would like to have any matter discussed they are welcome to contact any member of the council.

Chairperson : Marie Costello

Members: Fr Albert, Barbara Shalloo, Kevin O’Connor, Flan Sheedy, Roisín Murphy,…


First Friday Calls

Fr Albert will visit the sick and housebound on Friday 7th February. Many like to receive the sacrament of the sick and are strengthened and affirmed. Parishioners that were receiving calls from Fr Michael will continue to have visits from Fr Albert. If you have not been included before and would like to receive the sacrament of the sick…


Feast of St Blaise:   

Monday, 3 February is the feast of St Blaise. The blessing of throats will take place after 7pm Mass that evening in Newmarket-on-Fergus. Using two crossed, blessed, unlit candles the minister touches the throat of each person using the following prayer of blessing. Through the intercession of St Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, may the Lord…


Preparing for the Sacraments

First Reconciliation: The children in Ballycar school preparing to receive Holy Communion for the first time will celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation in The Wells Church on Thursday, 6 February. We hold the children, their parents, families and teachers in our prayer as they look forward to this important moment in their lives.

Enrolment for First Holy…


Morning Mass Cancelled Friday 24th

Please note that due to the weather warning for tomorrow Friday 24th the mass which is scheduled at 10am is cancelled in Our Lady of the Rosary Church.
The special mass for grandparents will now take place on Friday 31st at 10am.

Prayer for Unity Among Christians:

The annual week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 will take place on 18-25 January. At the heart of our reflection this year is the question posed by Jesus to Martha: ‘Do you believe this?’ (John 11:26). The words of Jesus are spoken in love and experienced as invitation as well as challenge. Today, we continue…


Change to Weekday Masses

There will be mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 9.30am.

There will be no mass on Mondays.


Mass of Remembrance

Heartfelt Thanks : There was a large gathering at the Mass of Remembrance last night. The Bereavement Group would like to thank you all for your prayerful participation. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this night so meaningful. A very special thank you to…