This week the children of our parish who hope to receive their First Holy Communion later this year will present themselves for the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. Please keep them and their families in your prayers as they take this very special step in their faith journeys.
Ballycar School – last Wednesday…
Blessing of Throats
As Fr. Michael will be away for the Feast of St. Blaise on Friday, he will bless throats after Mass on Thursday Morning. Let us pray that St. Blaise will protect all in our parish from “aliments of the throat and from every other evil.”
On the 2nd of February each year we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. This is another ‘epiphany’ celebration as Simeon reveals Jesus as the Messiah. In this moment he recognised Jesus as the “light of the world”. Traditionally we bless candles on this day. If you wish to have candles blessed…
The 1st of February marks the Feast of St. Bridget, secondary patron of Ireland. May she continue to protect and bless our country with peace.
Prayer to St. Saint Brigid
You were a woman of peace.
You brought harmony where there was conflict.
You brought light to the darkness.
You brought hope…
The Apostolic Work Committee are happy to report that a Mini-Display will take place on March 05, 2023, from 2pm—4pm in the small hall in the Community Centre. Some Sacred Vessels are available. If you wish to donate one please contact Brigid Coughlan, Mary Enright or Molly O’Donnell. A Raffle will also take place.
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Friday 6th January
09.00 St Conaire’s. Carrigerry
10.00 Our Lady of the Rosary, Newmarket
19.00 Our Lady of the Wells
Dear God,
On this day I ask You to grant this request,
May I know who I am and what I am,
Every moment of every day.
May I be a catalyst for light and love,
And bring inspiration to those whose eyes I meet.
May I have the…
As a Parish we have had a great Christmas. While we had a lot of liturgies, it is to the credit of all involved that we managed to have Choirs, Soloists, Readers, Eucharistic Ministers and people to manage the reintroduction of our Offertory Collection at each Mass. Our Churches were decorated so beautifully, with our…
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