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Pope’s Intentions for January

For true human fraternity — “We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognised, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family.”

Quote for the Week

“I want to throw open the windows of the Church so that we can see out and the people can see in.” Pope Saint John XXIII’s reaction when he was first questioned about why he decided to call the Second…
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Christmas Masses

Christmas Eve Holy Rosary, Morning 10am Evening 4pm, 6pm, 8pm and 10 pm Ballintotis Evening 7pm and 9pm Christmas Day Holy Rosary 8am, 10am and 12 Noon Ballintotis 10.30am Sunday 26th Feast of the Holy Family Holy Rosary 8am, 10am…
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Confessions

There is no Penitential Service this Advent. Confessions will be celebrated at the following times: Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23th Mornings: after 10am Mass Evenings :7pm to 8pm From Monday to Thursday, the Church will close…
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Pope’s Intentions for December

For catechists —“We pray for the catechists summoned to announce the Word of God: may they be its witnesses, with courage and creativity and in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Anniversaries

Fr. Edmund O’Brien, Thomas Glavin, Michael (Cash) Cashman, Patrick O’Driscoll, Margot O’Byrne, Nora O’Regan, Jim Beausang, James O’Brien, Billy Grandon, Kitty Duggan, Florrie Malloy, Eileen Lehane.

Feast Days

Monday 20th, St. Fachanan, Bishop. A strong tradition from early times links him with Kilfenora and records that he founded a church or monastery there in the sixth century. He is venerated as the patron of the diocese of Kilfenora,…
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Bible Corner

Today’s Gospel reading follows on from the Annunciation in Luke. It tells of the meeting of the two most important women in the history of salvation at that moment in time: Mary and Elizabeth. Both women were expecting children that…
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Fratelli Tutti

The first section of Chapter six is entitled ‘Social Dialogue for a New Culture’. In n.199 Pope Francis gives his understanding of dialogue — “Dialogue between generations, dialogue among our people, for we are that people; readiness to give and…
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Quote for the Week

“Yes, blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by the Lord would be fulfilled.” – Elizabeth, speaking to Mary

Midleton Parish Christmas Schedule

HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Masses as usual up to and including Thursday December 23rd.FRIDAY 24TH CHRISTMAS EVE:No 8am MassMasses at 10.00am, 4.00pm, 6.00pm, 8.00pm, 10.00pm SATURDAY 25TH CHRISTMAS DAYMasses at 8.00am, 10.00am, 12.00noonNB: NO EVENING MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY SUNDAY DECEMBER…
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Mass Information

The obligation to attend Mass is still suspended, you are not obliged to attend Mass at Christmas or at any other time for the present. All Masses are broadcast on parish television and streamed over the internet. Those who wish…
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Mass Times

Saturday Vigil 6.10pm; Sunday 8am, 10am and Noon. Mass in Ballintotis: Sunday 10.30am. Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday 8.00am and 10.00am. Saturday 10am. All Masses in Holy Rosary are televised and on the internet. The obligation to attend Mass is…
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