Category: News
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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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31. Pre-Sacramental Talks
Dear Parents/Guardians, as the preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation continues this year, l’d like to invite you to a short pre-sacramental meeting – not as a formal beginning, but as a moment for the parish to connect with you during this important journey. Our schools do wonderful work…
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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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29. Walk with Christ: Holy Week & Easter Ceremonies
As Holy Week approaches, we invite every member of our parish community to journey with Christ through the most sacred days of our Church year. From the joy of Palm Sunday to the solemn beauty of Holy Thursday, the sorrow of Good Friday, and the radiant light of Easter Vigil…
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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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27. Storm Damage
Parish Update: Church Repairs Underway Dear Parishioners, As many of you may have heard, Storm Eowyn caused damage to St Colmcille’s Church last week when a section of the bell tower fell, striking the roof and causing some plaster to come loose inside. While this was an unfortunate event, we…
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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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23. Special Evening Mass for Exam Intentions – June 8th and 15th
Many students are currently taking State Examinations, and special Masses have been arranged to support them and their families. Participants are encouraged to submit names for prayer, and a comforting message is shared, emphasizing that exam results do not define a person. A Scripture passage is quoted to provide hope…
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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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