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Feast Days
Tuesday 27th June, St Cyril of Alexandria, bishop and doctor of the Church. Born c.376 and died in 444, St. Cyril was patriarch of Alexandria, and was present at the Council of Ephesus in 431, which proclaimed Mary the Mother…
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Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests (Presbyterorum Ordinis)
The second function discussed by the bishops is the function of the priest as sanctifier: “God, who alone is holy and who alone bestows holiness, willed to take as his companions and helpers, men who would humbly dedicate themselves to…
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Collection for the “Retired and Sick Priests’ Benevolent Fund”
The Collection for the “Retired and Sick Priests’ Benevolent Fund” is being taken up around the diocese around this time. Envelopes for this collection can be found at the back of the churches in the parish.
Quote for the Week
“Don’t ask God to guide your footsteps if you’re not willing to move your feet.”
Anniversaries
Anniversaries: Nellie Connors, Jim McCarthy, Doreen O’Reardon, John McCarthy, Bridie & Willie Williams, Rossa Lordan, J.J. Harty, William Flavin, Eileen O’Connell, Joan Stack.
Canon Colie O’Donovan
On June 21st Canon Colie O’Donovan will be 70 years ordained. To mark this occasion a special Mass will be celebrated in Holy Rosary on Friday 23rd June beginning at 7.30pm. It will be followed by refreshments in the Parish…
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Ireland’s Annual March for the human right to life
Ireland’s Annual March for the human right to life is on Saturday July 1st, 2023. Dublin, save the date. Join thousands at the biggest pro-life event of the year – the All-Ireland Rally for Life. Pro-life people from all around…
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Day for Life
Day for Life: This year’s theme is ‘Listen to Her’ and focuses on the experience of one Catholic woman in the aftermath of abortion. It tells of her journey towards healing. The hope is that this will help people to…
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Feast Days
Monday 19th, St Romuald, abbot. Was a monk who lived a life of strict penance and solitude. He established many monasteries, most notably at Camaldoli in Tuscany. He died in 1027. Tuesday 20th, The Irish Martyrs. Seventeen Irish martyrs, men…
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Corpus Christi Procession
Corpus Christi Procession: The Parish Pastoral Council wishes to thank all who were involved in any way in the procession. We thank all who were involved in the preparations, all who walked in the procession, all who were involved in…
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Collection for the “Retired and Sick Priests’ Benevolent Fund”
The Collection for the “Retired and Sick Priests’ Benevolent Fund” is being taken up around the diocese around this time. Envelopes for this collection can be found at the back of the churches in the parish.