This has been a year when many of the catch phrases of the Christmas Story have rang true in daily life. We have seen people like the Holy Family having to engage the reality of “no room at the inn”. Others like Mary who got news that upset and frightened them being told “do not…
The following link will bring you to the mass times for our cluster. Newmarket on Fergus, Shannon & Sixmilebridge
Mercy on the Mall Friday the 15th of December from 13.00-16.00.
There will be a number of priests available throughout the Shannon Town Centre for anybody who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Pastoral Area Reconciliation Service
This will take place on Wednesday the 20th of December 19.30 in Mary Immaculate Church. Priest from…
There will be a meeting on Monday 11th December in Our Lady of the Wells Church, Clonmoney at 19.30
Meetings are the second Monday of every month. Contact Mary by text only please on 087 3143289
The lighting of a different candle on each Sunday in Advent invites us to pause and reflect. Each candle has its own symbolism, while the intertwined evergreen leaves of the Advent wreath remind us of the promise of eternal life that Christ brings. In most Christian traditions the first candle, lit on Advent Sunday itself,…
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…
Fatima Hour : Sat Dec 2nd : 14.00—15.00
On the First Saturday of every month the Rosary is recited in the Day Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Newmarket from 14.00 to 15.00. This will be the last Fatima Hour of 2023 and you are so welcome to come and join even if only for one…
Christmas Appeal: We are not collecting foodstuffs this year but if you would like to donate to our Christmas Appeal we would very much welcome local vouchers for food, fuel, meat etc or cash donations which can be left in the Parish Office . Thank you for your support.
Christmas Assistance 2023. We know that…
Hand Knitted Garments. : There will be a sale of hand knitted garments in the Skycourt Mall on Tuesday 5th December from 10am. This is joint venture between the Newmarket on Fergus and Shannon branches of the Apostolic Work groups. All proceeds in aid of the Missions.
Book Launch Invitation : Bishop Willie Walsh will officially launch Fr. Harry Bohan’s latest book entitled: Building Dreams: Reflections on six decades of change in Irish society1963 – 2023. The book explores how as Ireland changed economically the major emphasis was placed on economic values with less and less focus on spirituality and faith. As Fr.…
Newmarket-on-Fergus Parish