Notices

As we move to reopen our churches again.

On this Monday May 10th we will reopen our churches for the celebration of the Mass and Sacraments with the People of God present and actively participating. For many, being able to return to church to worship as a community is truly a blessing. However, we will need to have regard to health and safety…


Easing of Restrictions from May 10th

Arising from yesterday’s announcement regarding the easing of restrictions on religious services from May 10th I have received clarification this evening from the Office of An Taoiseach on a number of issues as follows:

Pods of 50

Where the size of the premises/Place of Worship allows for a capacity of greater than 50 this may…


Returning to Church

Following on from the government announcement yesterday regarding the easing of restrictions where by parishioners can return to mass from May 10th and 50 people are permitted to attend a wedding ceremony or a funeral, Bishop Fintan has circulated the following with regards the sacraments….

Our Lady of the Rosary Church – 50 years of divine worship.

This Sunday mark the 50th anniversary of the official opening of our church here in Newmarket on Fergus. On Sunday 2nd May 1971 Bishop Michael Harty blessed and dedicated the new church to the most Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary.  It was built at a cost of £120,000 and was the first church in…


First Holy Communion and Confirmation Update

Pending advice from NEPHED we hope in the near future it will be deemed safe and appropriate to have congregations present with the suitable guidelines.

However, we have not yet received a date for reopening.

Some dioceses have asked schools not to organise anything before the end of June.  The logic behind this is twofold…


Vocations Sunday

This Sunday is Vocations Sunday – a day of Prayer for Vocations. The purpose of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord’s instruction to, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send labourers into his harvest” (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Whilst the church recognises that everyone receives a vocation from…


The Sacristans Spring/ Summer Collection

The Sacristans Spring/ Summer Collection is generally taken up at masses at this time of year. Although services are operating online the sacristan continues with her work daily. If you…


Holy Week and Easter

Holy Week and Easter Services will be live streamed from Our Lady of the Rosary Church and can be viewed via webcam or you can tune in to the radio on 97.9fm.
Thurs 1st Apr  7.30pm…

NOTICE FOR CONFIRMATION FAMILIES

There will be a Webinar for the Parents and Godparents of Confirmation Children and also the Confirmation children on this Wednesday, March 24th at 7.00 pm. In order to join you need to register using the link here

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SHRbJhzmQ8y3O0mSPFpTOQ


NOTICE FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION FAMILIES

There will be a Webinar for the Parents of First Holy Communion children on this Tuesday, March 23rd at 7.00 pm. In order to join you need to register using the link here