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The joyful carol that we know as the Carol of the Bells has its origins in a Ukrainian folk song which in ancient times was sung, not at Christmas, but at this time of the year to mark the fresh beginnings of spring. It tells the tale of a swallow flying into a home after the winter to promise the family a new season of joy, happiness and plenty. It’s difficult to co...
Read MoreAccord Catholic Marriage Care Service is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. Accord is seeking registration of interest from those who have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and the enthusiasm to be part of a team supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. Accord...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Murphy family circle at this sad time following the death of Pat (Kerrykeel, Co. Donegal and formerly Newbridge). Pat's Requiem Mass is at 12 noon on Sunday in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerrykeel followed by interment in Milford Cemetery. Further details at the link below: McElwee Funeral Directors ...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Devlin family circle at this sad time following the death of Brian. The funeral is from his home, 17 Ballymaguigan Road, on Wednesday, 30th March at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. The Fu...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Lavery and Doyle family circles at this sad time following the death of Sara Lavery (née Doyle). Funeral from her home, 116 Aughrim Road, Magherafelt on Monday, 28th March at 11.15am for 12.00 noon Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her...
Read MoreArchbishop Eamon Martin invites people to join Pope Francis in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Pope Francis to lead the Act of Consecration in the Vatican within a service beginning at 4pm Irish time, see www.vaticannews.va Catholics in Ireland to join Pope Francis in prayer from cathedrals and parishes Special Collection for Ukr...
Read MoreFriday, 25th March is the Feast of the Annunciation. There will be Mass in the church at 10:00 a.m. and the Rosary will be said in the church at 4 p.m. On Friday, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis will lead a ceremony of prayer in Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, to consecrate and entrust Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary....
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Mulholland and Kelly family circles at this sad time following the death of Nuala. Her funeral is from her residence, 89 Oldtown Road, on Thursday, 24th March at 10.15am for 11.00 Requiem Mass in the Church of St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. T...
Read MoreOn behalf of the Diocesan Vocations Commission: I wish to remind you about the weekend of prayer for Vocations that is happening next weekend (25 – 27 March 2022). To mark the occasion, Archbishop Eamon has issued a Pastoral Letter, a copy of which is available below. Please also find below a link to a video of Archbishop Eamon's message: ...
Read MorePrayer for Saint Patrick's Day
Below is an extract from Saint Patrick’s Breastplate: Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, ...
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