The lighting of a different candle on each Sunday in Advent invites us to pause and reflect. Each candle has its own symbolism, while the intertwined evergreen leaves of the Advent wreath remind us of the promise of eternal life that Christ brings. In most Christian traditions the first candle, lit on Advent Sunday itself,…
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on December 8. Many people believe that the feast celebrates Jesus’ conception, but in fact it celebrates Mary’s Immaculate Conception; the fact that Mary was, from the very first moment of her existence (her conception), without sin, and chosen to be the…
Fatima Hour : Sat Dec 2nd : 14.00—15.00
On the First Saturday of every month the Rosary is recited in the Day Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Newmarket from 14.00 to 15.00. This will be the last Fatima Hour of 2023 and you are so welcome to come and join even if only for one…
Christmas Appeal: We are not collecting foodstuffs this year but if you would like to donate to our Christmas Appeal we would very much welcome local vouchers for food, fuel, meat etc or cash donations which can be left in the Parish Office . Thank you for your support.
Christmas Assistance 2023. We know that…
Hand Knitted Garments. : There will be a sale of hand knitted garments in the Skycourt Mall on Tuesday 5th December from 10am. This is joint venture between the Newmarket on Fergus and Shannon branches of the Apostolic Work groups. All proceeds in aid of the Missions.
Book Launch Invitation : Bishop Willie Walsh will officially launch Fr. Harry Bohan’s latest book entitled: Building Dreams: Reflections on six decades of change in Irish society1963 – 2023. The book explores how as Ireland changed economically the major emphasis was placed on economic values with less and less focus on spirituality and faith. As Fr.…
Every November we take time to remember our loved ones who have passed away and also those who grieve their absence. This is done in a myriad of ways from our prayers at Mass, to our blessing of the graves, to us calling to visit and most poignantly in our annual Mass of Remembrance for…
This week saw the conclusion of the Synod’s reflection on Authority and leadership in the Church. The main themes which emerged this week included: that those who exercise authority must do so bare foot; leadership should be at the service of the poor; revision of financial structures for greater economic transparency; synodality does not eliminate…
Newmarket-on-Fergus Parish 