Masses during Covid-19 Crisis April 2021
Following the Government announcement on 30 December 2020, we have moved back to Level 5 Restrictions, the following Religious Service restrictions apply:
Canon Tony will be celebrating Mass in our Church during Covid-19 as listed below. All masses will be celebrated to an empty Church and may be viewed via Webcam.
Sunday Mass will be celebrated on Saturday with Vigil Mass at 6pm
and Sunday at 12 noon.
Weekday Masses will be celebrated at 10am on
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
A Prayer Service will be celebrated on Tuesdays at 10am.
Private Prayer in St Philomena’s Church
Private Prayer is available on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 12 noon.
A List of Mass Intentions and Recently Deceased can be viewed at the bottom of this page.
EASTER HOLY WATER
Holy Water will be available from the barrel beside the sacristy door of St Philomena’s Church from after 12 noon Mass on Easter Sunday.
It is necessary to use your own hand sanitiser before and after drawing water.
Please bring your own small bottle for the Holy Water. The barrel of Holy Water will be filled on a regular basis. However, in consideration for others, please do not draw in large quantities on any occasion.
Baptisim
Baptism is a sacrament which provides your child with entry into the Christian community. It is a sacrament through which your child will be welcomed into the parish community.
Sacrament of Reconciliation & Penance
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday’s after 10.00a.m. and 6.00p.m Mass and on request.
First Holy Communion
Parish, parents and schools work together to prepare the children to receive their first Holy Communion.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation should be made freely, willingly and with the intention to live a life of faith as part of the practicing parish faith community.
The Sacrament of Marriage
Marriage, when it occurs in the church, is a Sacrament, recognised by both the state and the church.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We remember in our prayers this week:-
Beatrice (Beattie) O’Brien (Nee Downey) whose funeral took place on Wednesday, 10 March 2021; Derek (Sully) O’Sullivan whose funeral took place on Friday, 12 March 2020; Seán (John) Forde whose funeral took place on Saturday, 13 March 2021; Elizabeth Jones (née O’Reilly) whose funeral took place on Monday, 29 March 2021; and Olive Whelan (née Purcell) whose funeral took place on Monday, 05 April March 2021.
May they rest in peace in the gentle arms of Jesus and may their families be comforted by your prayers.