Parish Newsletter

PRAYER TO SAINT BRIGID – Wednesday 1st February: You were a woman of peace. You brought harmony where there was conflict. You brought light to the darkness. You brought hope to the downcast. May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious, and may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our world. Amen.
PRESENTATION OF THE LORD (CANDLEMAS DAY) – Thursday 2nd February: Blessing of candles will take place during 10am Mass; please bring your candles to be blessed.
FEAST OF SAINT BLAISE – Friday 3rd February: Tradition tells us that St Blaise was a physician before becoming a Bishop. Since the eighth century he has been venerated as the patron of those who suffer from disease of the throat. The blessing of St Blaise is a sign of our faith in God’s protection and love for us and for the sick. Blessing of throats will take place after 10am Mass.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS – Saturday 4th February: Rosary will be recited on the first Saturday of every month at 6pm in the back chapel in the church in honour of Our Lady of Fatima. There will be a fifteen minute meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary following the 6.30pm Mass. The First Saturday’s devotion was given to us as a gift from Our Lady of Fatima. She promises that whoever does the Five First Saturdays will be assured of her assistance at the moment of their death. Everyone is most welcome to this special time of prayer.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Every Friday exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in our church from 10.30am until 2pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and spend some time in private prayer.
THE CORK AND ROSS DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES will take place from Friday 22nd to Wednesday 27th September 2023. Further details are available on www.corkandross.org or via e-mail at lourdes@corkandross.org Information is also available from Joe Walsh Tours (01 2410800). Cost: €849 to €899 with a choice of hotels. People, families and parishes throughout the Diocese are invited to travel to Lourdes with the Diocese in 2023. Those who may wish to travel as helpers, nurses or doctors to assist pilgrims in Lourdes should contact lourdes@corkandross.org
OFFERTORY COLLECTION last weekend amounted to €1,150, 2nd collection for Church Refurbishment Fund came to €465 ; thank you for your continued generosity.
PARISH TAX BACK SCHEME: If you pay income tax as a self- employed person or a PAYE worker and you contribute €250 or more in a year to the parish, the parish can claim back on your contributions. This is at no extra cost to you and can be so important to the parish’s income. All you need to do is ask for a form and a box of envelopes in the sacristy. Please complete the form and we’ll do the rest. Your information is confidential only to the secretary and treasurer of the parish finance committee. For those already in the scheme, your 2023 box of envelopes are available for collection also from the sacristy.
TOTUS TUUS EUCHARISTIC CONFERENCE 2023 is live on Radio Maria Ireland from 2pm on Saturday, 4th February. Speakers include Fr Columba Mary Toman OP., Fr Patrick Cahill O.J.S.S., Fr Patrick Lagan (Derry Diocese), Maura Murphy (Holy Family Mission). Radio Maria Ireland can be listened to by downloading the Radio Maria Ireland APP, Saorview Channel 210, or listen live at (01) 4373277.
MASK WEARING: It is recommended to wear your mask in our church even though it’s not mandatory. Also please be mindful and sanitise your hands on entering and exiting our church.
MASS BOOKINGS for February & March may now be booked in the parish office; opening days/hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
ACTIVE RETIRED PROGRAMME: Frankfield/Grange Group –MONDAY (Closed bank holiday Mondays): 2pm–3pm – gentle exercises, relaxation, cuppa and chat. 3pm–4pm: line dancing. TUESDAYS: Classes for Art Group at 2pm – 4pm, WEDNESDAYS: Cuppa and chat after 10am Mass. All activities take place in the parish centre.
45 CARD DRIVE will be held on Monday, 30th January, at 7.30pm in the parish centre; beginners and experienced players are always welcome.