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Praying at home with Saint Patrick and Novena resources

  Praying at home with Saint Patrick and Novena resources   The documents below contain two prayer resources for people at home.   The first document contains prayers that can be said on St. Patrick's Day, and the second contains a Novena which lasts for nine days from the evening of Saint Patrick's Day to the Annunciation of the Lord.   Extract from Saint Patrick...

Pioneer Total Abstinence Association - events postponed

The Ulster Provincial Activities Committee of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association has announced that due to the outbreak of Coronavirus – Covid 19 on the island of Ireland all the events listed below are postponed until further notice: 21st March 2020   - National Leisure Council Meeting in Athlone 22nd March 2020  - Ulster Provincial Activities Meeting in...

COVID 19 (Coronavirus) - advice to parishioners

COVID 19 (Coronavirus) advice to parishioners. We wish to advise parishioners that anyone who has symptoms of a cold, especially with a raised temperature, should avoid mixing with people for seven days (i.e. self isolate). This is for your own protection. Father Fox is doing this at present while his condition improves. There are no reports of anyone testing positive for coronavirus i...

All Sunday and Weekday Masses in the parish cancelled until further notice

  Due to the current Coronovirus outbreak, the following changes are being implemented from today, 13 March: All Sunday and Weekday Masses are now suspended in the parish until further notice. Everyone is dispensed from the obligation to physically attend Sunday Mass; Baptisms, weddings and funerals will take place for family members and close relatives only, up to a maximum...

Viewing Webcam Masses from other churches

A list of the times of Webcam Masses being broadcast from churches throughout Ireland and further afield can be viewed from the ChurchServices.tv website here.   On the main schedule and on each Church page, a service that is due for recording is shown in red. These recordings can be viewed at a later time. This may be useful if there is difficulty accessing the live webcam Masses du...

Webcam Masses in the Archdiocese of Armagh during the Coronavirus Pandemic

  Webcam Masses in the Archdiocese of Armagh during the Coronavirus Pandemic can be viewed here.   The website displays a schedule of when Masses are being held in various Churches within the Archdiocese, and there are links to Masses in other locations.    You can join in the celebration of Mass from Armagh Parish via webcams on Sundays from St Malachy’s Church at...

Listen to Radio Maria Ireland

  Radio Maria Ireland is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. It delivers prayer, catechesis, uplifting music, talks, interviews and testimonies – all commercial free.   You can listen to Radio Maria Ireland on: TV on Freeview - Channel 826* or Saorview - Channel 210 ; download the free app - "RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, the website www.rad...

Prayer for our protection

Prayer for our protection We ask for prayers for those affected by the Coronavirus.  Placing all our trust in the Lord, and asking Our Lady to intercede for us, we invite everyone to pray these prayers:   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 r...

Summary of notes from Archbishop Eamon regarding Coronovirus Guidelines - 13 March

Summary of notes to accompany episcopal conference guidelines of 11-12 March 2020   Should public Masses go ahead? In the current emergency situation, all are dispensed from the obligation to physically attend Sunday Mass.   I am advising that the public celebration of Mass is suspended. The idea of having small Masses of up to 100 people is intended to b...

Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference statement on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - 11 March

Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference statement on liturgical considerations in the context of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - issued on Wednesday 11 March 2020   Serving the common good As people of faith we are called to face the fears of this moment with a courage not our own and with a generous heart.  God is with his people in good times and bad.  Like believers in every age ...