On Friday 26th February 2016 the Annual Ceremony for the Pope John Paul 11 Award will take place in the Slieve Russell Hotel,
Ballyconnell at 8pm. Bishop Mc Daid looks forward to welcoming you to this event. Due to the numbers attending entry to the event is by ticket only. Please note that doors open at 7.30pm and we ask
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8th December
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 25th December
The Epiphany of the Lord 6th January
St Patrick’s Day 17th March
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 15th August
All Saints 1st November
The Year of Mercy logo is the work of Marko Rupnik
SJ. It is inspired by icons of Christ rescuing Adam from
the underworld. Take time to look at it, what do you
notice?
The colours white, red gold, black and shades of blue.
The almond shape and the deepening shades of bluesuggest depth in the image. Jesus comes to
A Football match featuring the former greats from the following clubs Corduff, Carrickmacross, Magheracloone, Killanny, Inniskeen, Donaghamoyne and Shercock will take place in Corduff on Saturday 16th April. Six or seven players from each club will take part. The ‘Charity Family Fun Run 5 Km’ around Carrickmacross in May 15 was a huge success with a great turnout on the
Many thanks from Fr Ivin for donations received. Please pray for his mission.
Contact Peadar if you have an offering of any size. Receipts will be given for all monies received. Contact
number 087- 7741954.
Sr Kathleen O’Sullivan, a Franciscan Missionary Sister for Africa, who has worked in Africa for many years, will
speak at all the Masses on the weekend 9/10th of April. She will give first hand information on the spreading of
the Good news in the African countries in which the Sisters work and will be most grateful for your financial
support.
Trocaire Box. This year’s trocaire box is adorned withimages of people based in Ireland with the Words
“Justice Fighters” highlighting the fact that these Irish based supporters and volunteers go to incredible lengths
to protect the most vulnerable people in our World. Each face represents a genuine Trocaire supporter who gives
regularly of their time and support to Trocaire through
Mass times for Lent
During Lent Mass will be celebrated each weekday at 7.15am and 10am.