Category: Christmas
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32. Christmas Arrangements
Christmas is nearly upon us, and for many people these days are a mix of excitement, tiredness, memories, and emotion. In the middle of all that, the Church simply wants to offer a welcome space — a place to pause, to breathe, and to remember that Christmas begins with God…
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26. Novena of The Cribs
We are blessed to have nine beautiful cribs in each of the Churches in the Pastoral Area. Jointly, the Parish Pastoral Councils invite parishioners to gather each day from the 27th December to the 4th January, at 3.00pm to offer three prayers for peace in the world, to mark the beginning…
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25. Christmas Arrangements 2025
As Christmas draws near, the season of hope and joy calls us to reflect, reconnect, and renew our spirits. In a world filled with turmoil and uncertainty, the message of Christ’s birth shines ever more brightly. This year, we extend a heartfelt invitation to join us in celebrating the wonder…
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14. Christmas Message
For me, this Christmas feels very different. It’s the first after the death of my younger brother, Eoin Pól, on the 19th July. I miss him a lot, and Christmas will not be the same this year. I know there are many reading who have their own story of loss,…
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13. Peace Light comes from Bethlehem
On Thursday 21st December 2023, the ‘Peace Light of Bethlehem’ was collected from the Ecumenical Service of Reception in St Pat’s at DCU. The light will now be distributed in both Mell church and Tenure over the weekend. Traditionally, in the early weeks of December, a small ceremony is held…
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12. Confession for Christmas
As a child, I remember going to the ‘old chapel; in our town, and queueing for what seemed like ages in the quiet and semi-darkness of the Church; the silence peppered by the shuffling of parishioners along the pew, the opening and closing of the doors to the confession box…
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11. Carol Service
The Parish Carol Service will take place on Wednesday 13th December 2023 at 6:30pm in St. Colmcille’s Church, Togher. The service lasts about 45 minutes, and all are welcome. The Parish pastoral Council will be providing some light refreshments afterwards. The Adult and Children’s Choirs will lead the congregation in…
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