26th Feb – A day of Fast & Abstinence.
Ashes will be distributed at the following masses:
10am – Newmarket
6pm – Wells
7pm – Carrigerry
Lent. … Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate
Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. Lent is marked by fasting, both from food and festivities
ARISE – Young Adult 18+ National Event takes place in Knock Shrine on March 7th 2020. There will be inspirational speakers, music, celebration, fun, a chance to meet with other young adults and much more. Registration is from 10am and the day will finish at 4:30pm, Cost €10.
Monday 3rd February: FEAST OF ST. BLAISE
Blessing of Throats will take place at all masses over the weekend 1st & 2nd February
Prayer to Saint Blaise
O glorious Saint Blaise, who by thy martyrdom didst leave to the Church a precious witness to the faith, obtain for us the grace to preserve within ourselves this divine gift, and to defend, without human respect, both by word and example, the truth of that same faith, which is so wickedly attacked
It is the time of year when people traditionally had candles blessed for use in their home or donated candles for church use. If anyone wishes to have candles blessed or donate candles please leave them in the sacristy of your local church. Candles will be blessed at all masses next weekend.
Saturday 1st February is the first in the month and the Rosary will be recited from 2pm to 3pm continually. Your company will be very welcome.
Clonloghan Cemetery Group meeting this Monday evening 20th at 7.45pm in the upstairs meeting room in
Meet each Monday except Bank Holidays at 7.00pm in the upstairs meeting room in Newmarket Church
Will hold their Annual Display on March 8th in the Community Centre from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Viewing will also take place on Saturday before and after 6:00 p.m. Mass. Further details to follow.