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Presbyterorum Ordinis

In the ministry of priests there is a word used, that over the years as a seminarian and a priest, I have heard discussed and debated and quite often misused and misunderstood — the word power. ‘The power of the…
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Quote for the Week

“A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love”

Mass Times

Mass Times: Vigil Mass: 6.10pm; Sunday 8am, 10am and 12 Noon. Ballintotis 10.30am. Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday 8am and 10am. Saturday 10am. Confessions: Saturdays Noon to 1pm in the Adoration Chapel.

Pope’s Intentions for July

For a Eucharistic life: We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers…
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Feast Days

Thursday 20th, St Apollinaris, bishop and martyr. In the second century he preached the gospel in the region of Ravenna. He was Bishop of Classis where he suffered martyrdom. Friday 21st, St. Lawrence of Brindisi, 1559-1619, was a Capuchin who…
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Quote for the Week

“Baptism is the door of the spiritual life and the gateway to the sacraments”

Baptism

Last week we looked at the Sacrament of Baptism and after outlining the details regarding celebrating here in the parish we explored what baptism means and the different roles linked to the ceremony. One of the roles that was mentioned…
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Silence in Worship

Something that is very alien to our world at this time is silence. There seems to be always some noise present. Yet silence is so important in the celebration of liturgy and prayer and also in conversation. Pope Francis says…
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Mass Times

Mass Times: Vigil Mass: 6.10pm; Sunday 8am, 10am and 12 Noon. Ballintotis 10.30am. Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday 8am and 10am. Saturday 10am. Confessions: Saturdays Noon to 1pm in the Adoration Chapel.

Anniversaries

Anniversaries: Nancy Sullivan, Margaret Casey, Margaret O’Brien.

Pope’s Intentions for July

For a Eucharistic life: We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers…
Read more

Feast Days

Tuesday 11th July, St Benedict, Abbot and patron of Europe, c.480-547. After living as a hermit at Subiaco, he founded the monastery of Monte Cassino. His Rule, observed by Benedictines and Cistercians, is distinguished by its wisdom and balance and…
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