On the 2nd of February each year we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. This is another ‘epiphany’ celebration as Simeon reveals Jesus as the Messiah. In this moment he recognised Jesus as the “light of the world”. Traditionally we bless candles on this day. If you wish to have candles blessed…
The 1st of February marks the Feast of St. Bridget, secondary patron of Ireland. May she continue to protect and bless our country with peace.
Prayer to St. Saint Brigid
You were a woman of peace.
You brought harmony where there was conflict.
You brought light to the darkness.
You brought hope…
The Apostolic Work Committee are happy to report that a Mini-Display will take place on March 05, 2023, from 2pm—4pm in the small hall in the Community Centre. Some Sacred Vessels are available. If you wish to donate one please contact Brigid Coughlan, Mary Enright or Molly O’Donnell. A Raffle will also take place.
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Friday 6th January
09.00 St Conaire’s. Carrigerry
10.00 Our Lady of the Rosary, Newmarket
19.00 Our Lady of the Wells
Dear God,
On this day I ask You to grant this request,
May I know who I am and what I am,
Every moment of every day.
May I be a catalyst for light and love,
And bring inspiration to those whose eyes I meet.
May I have the…
As a Parish we have had a great Christmas. While we had a lot of liturgies, it is to the credit of all involved that we managed to have Choirs, Soloists, Readers, Eucharistic Ministers and people to manage the reintroduction of our Offertory Collection at each Mass. Our Churches were decorated so beautifully, with our…
One of the major themes of the Christmas Story is that of there being no room at the Inn. We see Mary, Joseph and their newly born child beginning family life, homeless. Later in the Christmas story we see them as exiles and refugees heading for safety of Egypt. Eventually they return to Nazareth to begin…
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on December 8. Many people believe that the feast celebrates Jesus’ conception, but in fact it celebrates Mary’s Immaculate Conception; the fact that Mary was, from the very first moment of her existence (her conception), without sin, and chosen to be the…
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