Category: Information
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30. Blessing of The Graves 2025
As a parish community, we prepare once again to gather in prayer at the resting places of our loved ones. The annual Blessing of the Graves is a deeply significant tradition in our faith — an act of love, remembrance, and hope. The Church teaches us that praying for the…
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28.Lent 2025
Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. We skip Sundays when we count the forty days, because Sundays commemorate the Resurrection. These are the times of Masses for Ash Wednesday in the St. Colmcille’s Pastoral Area; Lent is a season of soul-searching and repentance. It…
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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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24. Join Us for an Unforgettable Journey to Rome in March 2025!
We are thrilled to announce an exclusive opportunity for our community to embark on a deeply enriching trip to the heart of Catholicism: Rome. Mark your calendars for March 2025 and prepare for an unforgettable experience that combines faith, history, and the vibrant culture of one of the world’s most…
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22. Mass Schedule Changes
The Parish will adjust its Mass schedule to accommodate changing attendance and fewer available priests. Starting from June 7th/8th, Mass times will change, with a rotating Saturday Vigil Mass, Sunday morning Mass, and weekday Masses. Funerals, Weddings, and Baptisms can be arranged at any parish church. The schedule will be…
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21. May Devotions
The month of May is a special one for Catholics as we honour The Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ. Many people still have the tradition of erecting a May Altar in the hallway or front window-sill of their home. Other prefer to receive the…
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19. Holy Week
We should see this week as a single unit, summed up under the phrase “Paschal Mystery”. It includes the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus, as well as his ascension and the sending of the Holy Spirit. In fact, all these elements can actually be seen present on the cross on…
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18. Parish Arrangements for Lent 2024
Lent begins on Wednesday 14th March. It is a day of Fast and Abstinence, and while not a ‘Holy Day’, we are strongly encouraged to attend Mass, and receive the mark of the Ashes as a sign of our desire to turn back to God and during the holy season, develop…
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17. Three significant Feasts approach this week
Embracing God’s presence throughout life’s journey is His desire, encouraging us to connect with the Divine in every stage of our existence. Church Feastdays serve as divine breakthroughs, drawing us closer to the transcendent reality of God and fostering a deeper connection through the familiar aspects of our lives. Restricting…
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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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