Newmarket-on-Fergus Parish Celebrating the sacraments is at the core of our parish life. Our big moments in life are marked in a solemn way from womb to tomb.
On this page we will provide all the details for the celebration of the sacraments and there is a link to more information on each sacrament.
Baptism Arrangements
Please call the Parish Office @ 061 368 127.
Baptisms take place on Saturday afternoons at 3pm and Sundays at 12 noon in Our Lady of the Wells Church & St Conaire’s, Carrigerry and at 11.30am in Our Lady of the Rosary Church directly after the 10.30am mass.
Marriage Arrangements
Celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage: We are always happy to assist couples who are planning to celebrate the sacrament of marriage. The following list of practical steps may be helpful:
- Contact your local pastoral office (office@newmarketonfergusparish.ie) to discuss the church marriage papers:
- Book the church where you wish to marry.
- Ensure you have booked the availability of a priest/deacon who has agreed to officiate at your wedding ceremony.
- Complete an ACCORD pre-marriage course. Details at www.accord.ie
- Each party should make an appointment with his/her local priest to complete the pre-nuptial enquiry form for each person (completed by the priest/deacon with each of you) for which the following are required:
* A new long form Baptismal Certificate issued within six months of the proposed date of marriage from the parish of Baptism. Indication of Confirmation (if not recorded on baptismal certificate). Letters of freedom from parishes the person has lived since he/she was 18 years of age.
The church requirements for getting married in the Catholic Church abroad are similar to those in Ireland. However, there are additional civil requirements.
Regarding the civil requirements for marriage in Ireland go to www2.hse.ie/services/births-deaths-and-marriages/getting-married/how/
If you wish to get a papal blessing and parchment for your wedding you will find details at www.elemosineria.va/papal-blessing-parchments/
» Read more about the Sacrament of Marriage
Eucharist and First Communion
First Communion ceremonies take place in the month of April and May. A programme of preparation takes place throughout the year.
» Read more about the Sacrament of Eucharist
Reconciliation (Confession)
At Easter and Christmas the parishes of the Tradaree Pastoral Area come together for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Also confessions are heard in the confession box in Newmarket Church during these seasons. All the details are published on the newsletter the week before.
» Read more about the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Confirmation
Confirmation is celebrated each year in our parish.
Funerals
To be arranged with Fr Albert 085 7811823
Housebound and Sacrament of the Sick
Fr Albert visits the housebound with Holy Communion during the first week of each month. Lay Ministers of the Eucharist are also available to distribute Holy Communion to the sick on Sundays or in time of need. Many sick people also like to receive the sacrament of the sick and are strengthened and affirmed. If you are unable to attend Mass due to illness or frailty and would like to receive the sacraments in your home, please contact the Parish Office or Fr Albert
» Read more about the Sacrament of the Sick
Months Mind/Anniversaries
If a family wishes to have a Month’s Mind/Anniversary Mass celebrated they should contact Fr Albert or the Parish Office.
House Blessing
If you would like to have your house blessed please contact Fr Albert.
Holy Orders
The ongoing life of the church depends on vocations to the priesthood. Our diocese has a director of vocations and we’d be delighted to make an introduction for any interested candidates. Talk to any of the priests to get more information. The Diocesan website may also have useful information about Vocations in our diocese.