Helping Uganda Schools – How your donations have been used. Dear Congregation, In 2009 Peter Mount came to talk to you about the charity he headed called Helping Uganda Schools.  Your response was to give generously. Many of you continue to donate to this cause, thank you.  Peter has since handed over the reins to Richard… 

Led by Fr Roy Varghese Palatty CMI Www.swprayer.org/danielfasting Daniel Fasting ‘Lord, Hear! Lord, Forgive! – Daniel 9:19 Wednesday 01 December to Tuesday 21 December 2021

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The Covid-19 pandemic has been a particularly difficult time for those who have lost loved ones and have often had to cope with their grief without many of the usual spiritual and community supports. To pastorally support everyone who has suffered the pain of bereavement during the pandemic, and in the context of the month… 

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Advent Calendar   Archbishop Eamon Martin has launched a specially commissioned Advent calendar on the homepage of the Irish Catholic bishops’ website www.catholicbishops.ie. Archbishop Eamon said, “I am delighted to launch our new Advent calendar which each day up to Christmas Eve will reveal Advent information and prayer resources by clicking on a virtual numerical door… 

Archbishop Eamon Martin and the other Church leaders in Ireland invite all people of goodwill to join them in prayer during the Service of Reflection and Hope which will be broadcast live from St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh on RTE and BBC television networks on Thursday, 21 October 2021 at 11 a.m. The… 

SYNOD: AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE This weekend Pope Francis opens the pathway for a Universal Synod that will take place in Rome in 2023.  This Synod will be a gathering that takes place after all the local Churches have shared their contribution on the experience of journeying together in Communion, Participation and Mission.  … 

THE PRISONS WEEK PRAYER Lord, you offer freedom to all people. We pray for those in prison. Break the bonds of fear and isolation that exist. Support with your love prisoners and their families and friends, prison staff and all who care. Heal those who have been wounded by the actions of others, especially the… 

Message of the Irish Catholic Bishops for the Day for Life – 3rd Oct. 2021 The fragility of life and the reality of death have been brought into sharp focus during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Ireland alone, more than 8,000 people have died with Covid-19. Each of these lives is precious and every life matters….