As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this year, we do so in the shadow of the pandemic that has spread throughout the world and taken millions of lives. In so many ways people have suffered due to the effects of the virus on our world. The uncertainty that has come with it can be very trying and hard to deal with and it is disappointing to reach a stage where we are back into level 5 for the foreseeable future. Be assured that as we come to the end of 2020 and enter into the new year that the clergy of the parish keep you all firmly in our prayers and thank you for your support in all ways especially in your prayers for us and words of encouragement. May God bless you all and all who are dear to you at this time.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland.
