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Newsboard – 04/01/2026

OUR PRIESTS:
Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth

Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook Page: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 933 4410

💒 Weekly Offertory Collection

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

  • Castletown: €221.70

  • Kilcurry: €424.80

  • Brid-a-Chrin: €494.00

  • Faughart: €20.30

  • Non-Envelope: €620.30 & £8.03

Thank you sincerely for your continued generosity.

🎄 Christmas Collection

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks for the Christmas Collection, which amounted to €6,325.00 and £155.80. Your support is greatly appreciated.

👶 Welcome into Our Christian Community

We welcome Aaron John Rafferty, who was baptised recently, into our parish family.

✨ The Epiphany of the Lord

Mass for The Epiphany of the Lord will be celebrated on
Tuesday 6th January at 10.00am
in St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown.

📖 Mass Diary 2026

The Mass Diary for 2026 is now open.
Please contact the Parochial House to book or confirm your Mass intentions for the coming year.

💍 Weddings

Couples preparing for marriage are reminded to book their marriage preparation course with ACCORD as part of their wedding preparations.

🎶 Sean Keane Concert

A special concert featuring Sean Keane will take place in:

St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown
📅 Friday 23rd January 2026
⏰ 8.00pm

🎟️ Tickets: €30 (including booking fee), available on Eventbrite.ie.

Sean Keane, brother of Dolores Keane, is a renowned traditional sean-nós singer and multi-instrumentalist.
All proceeds will go towards the maintenance and development of St. Brigid’s Shrine.

⛪ Masses During the Week

KILCURRY

Sunday – 11.00am
Rosemary Reilly (MM); Ronnie, Winnie and Ronald Roslyn; Sabian Mc Entee; Maisie Mc Keown; Peter and Maureen Goss; John Rogers (Ann)

Next Sunday – 11.00am
Maisie Mc Keown and Kathleen Denison; Seamus Corbett; Sean Murtagh; Joseph and Bridie Stewart (Ann)

BRID-A-CHRIN / FAUGHART

Sunday – 10.00am
Maeve Farrelly (MM); Rita and John Martin and DFM; Oliver Duffy and DFM; Liam, Brigid and Gerard Rice and the DFM Grant Family of Skyhill

Friday – 7.30pm
Edward Gogarty (Ann)

Sunday – 10.00am
Margaret Mc Keown (Ann)

CASTLETOWN

Saturday – 6.00pm
Margaret Kelly (Ann); James and Agnes Ward (Ann) and DFM

Sunday – 12.00 noon

Monday – 7.00pm

Tuesday – 10.00am
The Epiphany of the Lord
Sheila O’Rourke (Ann)

Wednesday – 10.00am
Thursday – 10.00am
Friday – 10.00am

Saturday – 6.00pm
Kevin Robinson (MM)

Sunday – 12.00 noon
Winnie Tinnelly (MM); Nancy Harrison (Ann); Tom Martin and Annie Martin and Tom Martin (Jr); William Clarke (Ann)

FAUGHART

Saturday – 7.30pm

Next Saturday – 7.30pm
Reynolds Family and DFM

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Newsboard – 21/12/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard

Weekend of 20th & 21st December 2025

Our Priests

Fr. Vinod Kurian
Fr. Oliver Stansfield
Deacon George Kingsnorth

📍 Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
📘 Facebook: Faughart Parish
📧 Email: info@faughartparish.ie
📞 Phone: 042 933 4410

Weekly Envelopes

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

  • Castletown: €725.00

  • Kilcurry: €351.65

  • Brid-a-Chrinn: €274.00

  • Faughart: €311.40

  • Non-Envelope: €625.80 & £20.75

  • St. Joseph’s Candelabra: €365.50 & £160.98 stg

Thank you for your continued generosity.

We Pray for the Happy Repose of

Sean (Johnny) Hand
Maureen McCabe
Anna Patricia Harper

May they rest in peace.

Communion Calls

The priests will be visiting the sick and housebound on Christmas Eve.

Priests’ Christmas Collection

Taken at all churches on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Congratulations

To Donna Cronin and Stephen Kilcoyne who were recently married.

Dundalk Simon Community

Collection taking place this weekend, 20th & 21st December.

Poinsettias

In remembrance of loved ones this Christmas, you are welcome to leave poinsettias in front of the altar in your church.

Christmas Mass Times 2025

Penitential Service

Monday 22nd December at 7:30pm
St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown

Christmas Eve

  • 6:00pm – Castletown

  • 6:30pm – Bridge-a-Chrinn

  • 7:30pm – Faughart

  • 8:00pm – Kilcurry

Christmas Day

  • 10:00am – Bridge-a-Chrinn

  • 11:00am – Kilcurry

  • 12:00 noon – Castletown

Christmas Remembrance Tree

Please take a candle from the box and place it in the basket provided.
Candles will be placed on the tree and lit during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses in remembrance of your loved ones.
A small donation may be left in the candelabra if you wish.

Message to Parishioners

We wish you and your loved ones a Christmas and New Year filled with love and joy.
Thank you for your support throughout the year. There is always a warm welcome in Faughart Parish.

Nollaig Naofa, Beannachtaí Íosa, Nollaig Chroíúil agus Bliain Nua mhaith.

— Fr. Vinod, Fr. Oliver & Deacon George

New Year’s Eve Vigil

Wednesday 31st December
St. Brigid’s Shrine, Faughart
Holy Mass at 8:00pm, followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 4:00am.

Christmas Greetings

Faughart Social Group and Faughart Lourdes Committee wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
Thank you for your continued support.

Mass Intentions

Kilcurry

Sunday 11:00am
Robert McKay; Mary Muckian (1st Ann); Michael Hanratty (3rd Ann); Brendan McGeough (Ann)

Christmas Eve 8:00pm
People of the Parish

Christmas Day 11:00am
Deceased of the Parish

Next Sunday 11:00am
Ben & May Marmion & DFM; Kathleen & George Coburn; Kathleen Woods (MM); Patricia O’Neill (Ann); Séamus Flynn

Bridge-a-Chrinn

Sunday 10:00am
DFM of McMahon Family; DFM of Roddy Family

Christmas Eve 6:30pm
People of the Parish

Christmas Day 10:00am
Deceased of the Parish

Friday 7:30pm
No Mass

Castletown

Saturday 6:00pm
Gartland Family (Ann); Margaret McKeown (Ann); Caroline Carolan (Ann); Michael & Kathleen O’Connor; Kevin & Julia Corrway

Sunday 12:00 noon
Jimmy Hearty (MM); Deceased members of the McNally Family

Monday 7:00pm
Tim, Ciss, Eugene, Tom, Heleen Litchfield; Joan & Ollie Agnew; Alan & Michael McShane

Tuesday 10:00am

Christmas Eve 6:00pm
Carmel Martin; Margaret Bishop (Ann); Eamon & Mary Bishop

Christmas Day 12:00 noon
Deceased of the Parish

Friday 10:00am
No Mass

Next Sunday 12:00 noon
Bridie & Maria Bird

Faughart

Saturday 7:30pm
Susan, Margaret, John & Owen Quinn; Carmel Muckian

Christmas Eve 7:30pm
People of the Parish

Next Saturday 7:30pm
Hugh & Edith Murphy

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Newsboard – 14/12/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard

Weekend of 13–14 December 2025

Our Priests:
Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield
Deacon George Kingsnorth

Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 9334410

Weekly Envelopes

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

  • Castletown: €174.02

  • Kilcurry: €320.70

  • Brid-a-Chrin: €348.20

  • Faughart: €122.80

  • Non-Envelope: €625.85 & £13.61

  • St. Joseph’s Candelabra: €76.20

Thank you for your continued generosity.

Have Your Say – Catholic Primary Schools

For parents of children attending Primary School or yet to start:

The Department of Education is currently conducting a Primary School Survey which will determine the future provision of primary schools and could result in lasting changes in your school.

In simple terms, you are being asked whether you want your school to remain a Catholic school or if you would prefer that to change.

Please don’t leave it to others — have your say before 16 December 2025.

More information:
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/campaigns/primary-school-survey/

We Pray for the Happy Repose

Of Rosemary Reilly, Maeve Farrelly, Kevin Robinson and Winnie Tinnelly, who died during the week.
May they rest in peace.

Dundalk Simon Community

Collection will take place on 20th & 21st December.

Poinsettias

In remembrance of our loved ones this Christmas, you are welcome to place poinsettias in front of the altar in your church.

This Weekend – Bambinelli Sunday

Families are invited to bring the Baby Jesus figurine from their crib to Mass to be blessed.

The figurine can be brought home, wrapped and placed under the Christmas tree.
On Christmas morning, this is the first gift the family opens together before placing Baby Jesus into the crib at home.

Christmas 2025

Penitential Service

Monday 22nd December at 7:30pm
St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown

Christmas Eve Masses

  • 6:00pm – Castletown

  • 6:30pm – Bridge-A-Crinn

  • 7:30pm – Faughart

  • 8:00pm – Kilcurry

Christmas Day Masses

  • 10:00am – Bridge-A-Crinn

  • 11:00am – Kilcurry

  • 12:00 noon – Castletown

Christmas Message

Dear Parishioners,

We wish you and your loved ones a Christmas and New Year filled with love and joy.
We hope you will join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus in Faughart Parish.

There is a warm welcome in our parish community, not only at Christmas, but always.
Thank you for your support throughout the year.

Nollaig Naofa, Beannachtaí Íosa, Nollaig Chroíúil agus Bliain Nua Mhaith.

— Fr. Vinod, Fr. Oliver & Deacon George

Advent Family Prayer

God of Love, your Son Jesus is your greatest gift to us.
He is a sign of your love.
As we light our Advent candle, may it remind us of the love you have for us.
Help us to walk in love during the weeks of Advent as we prepare for his coming.
We pray in the name of Jesus our Saviour. Amen.

Mass Intentions

Kilcurry

Sunday 11:00am:
Johnny Gartlan; James, Mary & Mark Reilly; Mary Reilly;
Sinead & Harry Reilly; James & Jim McEvoy;
Gerry, Josephine & Rosemary Reilly; Gary & Tish Toner;
Francis Kirk & DFM; Sean & Margaret Craven

Next Sunday 11:00am:
Mary Muckian (1st Anniversary); Michael Hanratty (3rd Anniversary); Brendan McGeough (Anniversary)

Brid-a-Chrin

Friday 7:30pm:
Leo, Sadie & Tony Comiskey

Sunday 10:00am

Castletown

Saturday 6:00pm:
Maisie Mulholland (MM); Kitty Hearty (1st Anniversary);
Benny & Peggy McConnon; Sam Keating

Sunday 12:00 noon:
Joe McNally (BR); Sam Keating; David Toner;
Paddy, May & Benny Casey; Cyril & Phyllis Hoey & DFM;
Maureen Rajasingam (née Kinch) (Ann); Stella & John Boyle;
Janie Gaskin; Maureen & Patsy Matthew; Nora Monahan (Ann)

Tuesday 10:00am:
Tom Fisher (Ann)

Saturday 6:00pm:
Gartland Family (Ann); Margaret McKeown (Ann);
Caroline Carolan (Ann); Michael & Kathleen O’Connor

Sunday 12:00 noon:
Jimmy Hearty (MM); Deceased members of the McNally Family; Kevin & Julia Corrway

Faughart

Saturday 7:30pm:
Hugh McParland (2nd Anniversary)

Next Saturday 7:30pm:
Susan, Margaret, John & Owen Quinn; Carmel Muckian

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Newsboard – 07/12/2025

FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD


(Second Sunday of Advent)

OUR PRIESTS: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth
Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042-9334410

WEEKLY ENVELOPES

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:
Castletown €177.00
Kilcurry €256.60
Brid-a-Chrín €201.10
Faughart €117.10
Non-Envelope €624.87 & £11.04.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

HAVE YOUR SAY – Primary School Survey

The Department of Education is currently conducting a Primary School Survey that may shape the future provision of primary schools, including the religious ethos of your child’s school.
Parents of children in primary school—or due to start—are encouraged to take part.
Deadline: 16 December 2025.
Survey link: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/campaigns/primary-school-survey/

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

WE PRAY FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE

Of Kathleen Woods, who died during the week. May she rest in peace.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

WELCOME INTO OUR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Saorlaith Áine Casey and Cahir Aidan Moley, baptized last weekend.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

PENITENTIAL SERVICE

Monday 22nd December at 7.30pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown.
All are welcome.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

SVDP ANNUAL COLLECTION

A second collection will take place in all churches this weekend. All funds support people in need in our local community.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CAROLS – ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH

Parents wishing their children to take part may contact Geraldine on 085-1253549 for details.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE TREE – ST. BRIGID’S

Candles for loved ones can be taken from the box and placed in the basket. They will be placed on the tree and lit at Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses.
A small donation may be left in the candelabra if you wish.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

PONSETTIAS

You are welcome to leave a poinsettia at the altar of your church in remembrance of a loved one this Christmas.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

NEXT WEEKEND – Bambinelli Sunday

Families are invited to bring the Baby Jesus from their home crib to Mass to be blessed.
Afterwards, wrap the figurine and place it under your Christmas tree.
On Christmas morning this is the first gift opened, before placing Baby Jesus into your home crib.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

FAUGHART SOCIAL GROUP

Christmas flower arranging with Susan Duggan and Nuala McArdle in the Resource Centre on Monday evening.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL DANCE – KILCURRY RESOURCE CENTRE

Saturday 13th December, 8.30pm–11.15pm
Music by Silver Moon Dance Band.
Supper and spot prizes.
Admission €10.
Eircode: A91 PY22.
Everyone welcome.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

ADVENT FAMILY PRAYER

God of Love, your Son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us…
(Full prayer included as in original.)

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

MASS INTENTIONS

KILCURRY – Sunday 11.00am

This Sunday
Robin Dalton (1st Ann);
Frank & Briege Boyle, Brendan Boyle;
Larry O’Hanlon;
Kevin & Angela McNamee;
Joe McBride;
Paddy, Rose & Brendan Duffy and Mary Cummins;
Patrick O’Hanlon (9th Ann);
Peter & Anna Begley;
Kathleen & Michael Marmion and DFM.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

Next Sunday
Johnny Gartlan;
James, Mary & Mark Reilly and Mary Reilly;
Sinead & Harry Reilly;
James & Jim McEvoy;
Gerry & Josephine Reilly, Gary & Tish Toner;
Francis Kirk & DFM;
Sean & Margaret Craven & DFM.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

BRID-A-CHRÍN – Sunday 10.00am

Shannon Murphy (MM);
Miriam Myers (1st Ann).

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

Friday 7.30pm – No intention listed.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

FAUGHART – Sunday 10.00am

(No intentions listed for this Sunday.)

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

CASTLETOWN

Saturday – 6.00pm

(No intention listed.)

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

Sunday – 12 Noon

Martina Agnew (Ann);
Peggy Dollard (Ann).

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

Monday – 7.00pm

Maura & Paul Martin and daughters Olive, Bridge, Elaine & Majella,
and DFM of the Duffy & Martin Families;
Patrick Joseph McEvoy.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

Tuesday – 10.00am

(No intention listed.)

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

Wednesday – 10.00am

Freda Browne.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

Thursday – 10.00am

(No intention listed.)

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

Friday – 10.00am

(No intention listed.)

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

Saturday – 6.00pm

Maisie Mulholland (MM);
Kitty Hearty (1st Ann);
Benny & Peggy McConnon;
Sam Keating.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

Sunday – 12 Noon

Joe McNally (BR);
Sam Keating;
David Toner;
Paddy, May & Benny Casey;
Cyril & Phyllis Hoey & DFM;
Maureen Rajasingam (née Kinch)(Ann);
Stella & John Boyle and Janie Gaskin;
Maureen & Patsy Matthews.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

FAUGHART – Saturday 7.30pm

James Loughran & DFM.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

Next Saturday:
Hugh McParland (Ann).

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Newsboard – 30/11/2025

FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD – 28th NOVEMBER 2025

OUR PRIESTS

Fr. Vinod Kurian • Fr. Oliver Stansfield • Deacon George Kingsnorth
Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042-9334410

WEEKLY ENVELOPES

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

  • Castletown: €276.54

  • Kilcurry: €417.45

  • Brid-a-Chrinn: €338.70

  • Faughart: €135.00

  • Non-Envelope: €676.05 & £23.91

Thank you sincerely for your continued support.

FIRST FRIDAY CALLS

Next Friday. If anyone would like a visit, please contact the Parochial House.

CONGRATULATIONS

Warm congratulations to Gerard Boyle and Aislinn Black, married last weekend.

SVDP ANNUAL COLLECTION

Takes place 6th & 7th December in all Churches.
All funds support people in need within our local community.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SURVEY – HAVE YOUR SAY

For parents of children in primary school or due to start.
The Department of Education is conducting a national survey on the future provision of primary schools, including whether schools should remain Catholic.
Please have your say before 16th December 2025.
Survey link: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/campaigns/primary-school-survey/

ADVENT – LIGHTING THE CANDLES

Each week of Advent, a different family will be invited to light the candle.
Grandparents, parents and children are welcome to take part — one lights the candle, another reads the short introduction.

Bambinelli Sunday:
On the 3rd Sunday of Advent, families are invited to bring the Baby Jesus figure from their crib for a blessing at Mass. Afterwards, the figure can be wrapped and placed under the Christmas tree, to be opened first on Christmas morning and placed in the home crib.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CAROLS – ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH

For more details, please contact Geraldine: 085-1253549.

MARY’S SUPREME APOSTOLATE

Mass for healing on Friday 5th December at 6pm in St. Joseph’s, Castletown.
This Mass will be offered for those who are suicidal and for families bereaved by suicide.
All are welcome to come and pray with us.

FAUGHART SOCIAL GROUP

Entertainment continues on Monday evening with Brian Grant and Paul Callan.

DROMINTEE & JONESBOROUGH PARISH CRAFT & GIFT FAYRE

Sunday 20th November, 11.30am–3pm
Jonesborough Pastoral Centre, 42 The Village.
Proceeds go towards Parish funds.

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL DANCE – KILCURRY RESOURCE CENTRE

Saturday 13th December, 8.30pm–11.15pm
Music by Silver Moon Dance Band.
Supper & spot prizes.
Admission €10.
Eircode: A91 PY22.
All welcome.

MASS INTENTIONS

KILCURRY – Sunday 11.00am

This Sunday

  • Seamus Burns (Ann)

  • Peter & Molly Kearney (Ann)

  • Paddy, Rose & Brendan Duffy

  • Mary Cumins

  • Peter & Anna Begley

  • Thomas & Ann O’Malley

  • Paddy & Una Cunningham

  • James & Brigid Flynn & DFM

  • Liudmilla & John McGeough (late of USA)

Next Sunday

  • Robin Dalton (1st Ann)

  • Frank & Briege Boyle, Brendan Boyle

  • Larry O’Hanlon

  • Kevin & Angela McNamee

  • Joe McBride

  • Paddy, Rose & Brendan Duffy; Mary Cummins

  • Patrick O’Hanlon (9th Ann)

  • Peter & Anna Begley

  • Kathleen & Michael Marmion

BRID-A-CHRIN – Sunday 10.00am

This Sunday

  • Alice Grant (1st Ann)

  • Mary & Patrick Treanor & DFM

  • Paddy & Kevin Campbell & DFM

  • Maureen O’Callaghan, Ballinful

Friday – 7.30pm

  • Ellen O’Hanlon (Madigan) (MM)

Next Sunday

  • Miriam Myers (1st Ann)

CASTLETOWN

Saturday – 6.00pm

  • Jennifer Doyle (Ann)

Sunday – 12 noon

  • Owen McGuinness

  • Johnny Hughes

  • Gerry Lambe (Ann)

  • Gerry Rowland & DFM of the Rowland & McKeown Families

  • Gerry & Eileen Brennan

Sunday Next – 12 noon

  • Martina Agnew (Ann)

  • Peggy Dollard (Ann)

Weekday Masses:
Mon 7pm • Tues 10am • Wed 10am • Thurs 10am • Fri 10am • Sat 6pm

FAUGHART

Saturday – 7.30pm

  • Tommy, Mary & Michael Murphy & DFM

Next Saturday – 7.30pm

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Newsboard – 23/11/2025

OUR PRIESTS:
Fr. Vinod Kurian • Fr. Oliver Stansfield • Deacon George Kingsnorth

Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042-9334410

Weekly Envelopes

Your contributions last week towards the upkeep of the parish were:

  • Castletown: €240.50

  • Kilcurry: €271.55

  • Brid-a-Chrin: €243.70

  • Faughart: €159.20

  • Non-Envelope: €655.00 & £24.49

  • Castletown Candelabra: €81.00

Thank you sincerely for your continued support.

️ November Masses

Masses in Kilcurry every Saturday at 11am throughout November as we remember our deceased relatives and friends.

We Pray For

Jimmy Hearty, who died during the week.
May he rest in peace.

Welcome

We warmly welcome Conor Joseph Lewis Clarke, baptised last weekend, into our Christian community.

️ Lighting the Advent Candles

Each weekend of Advent, a different family will be invited to light the Advent candle.

  • Grandparents, parents and children are all welcome.

  • One family member lights the candle, another gives the short introduction to the theme of the week.

Bambinelli Sunday (3rd Sunday of Advent):
Families are invited to bring the Baby Jesus figure from their crib at home to Mass for a blessing.
Afterward, the figurine can be wrapped and placed under the Christmas tree to be opened first on Christmas morning before being placed in the home crib.

Parent & Toddler Group

Fridays 9:30–11am
Come along for play, crafts, chats, and a cuppa. New families always welcome.

✝️ Mary’s Supreme Apostolate

Mass for healing on Friday 5th December at 6pm in St. Joseph’s, Castletown.
This Mass will be offered for those who are suicidal and those bereaved by suicide.
You are warmly encouraged to join us in prayer.

Children’s Christmas Carol Group – St. Joseph’s

For details, please contact Geraldine – 085 1253549.

⛪ Mass Times & Intentions

KILCURRY

Sunday – 11.00am
Gerard Alderson (MM)
Jim McArdle (Ann)
Sean Craven (Ann)
Jim Gartlan (Ann)
Tommy & Catherine Murphy
Jimmy & Brigid Rafferty & DFM
Eugene & Teresa Coogan & DFM
Nora Ferris (16th Ann) & her daughter Ingrid
Denis Lennon
Pat & Bridget Flynn (Ann)

Next Saturday – 11.00am
Deceased Booklet

Next Sunday – 11.00am
Seamus Burns (Ann)
Peter & Molly Kearney (Ann)
Paddy, Rose & Brendan Duffy
Mary Cumins
Peter & Anna Begley
Thomas & Ann O’Malley (Ann)
Paddy & Una Cunningham
James & Brigid Flynn & DFM

BRID-A-CHRIN

Sunday – 10.00am
Tom Kilkenny (MM)
Michael Gernon (Ann)
Patrick & Brigid Quigley (Ann)

Friday – 7.30pm
Marie Lambe (Ann)

Sunday – 10.00am
Alice Grant (1st Ann)

CASTLETOWN

Saturday – 6.00pm
Mary & Matty McEvoy
Desmond (Dessie) Devaney (Ann)

Sunday – 12 noon
Niall Gallagher
Kathleen Duffy

Monday – 7.00pm
Deceased Booklet

Tuesday – 10.00am
Deceased Booklet

Wednesday – 10.00am
Deceased Booklet

Thursday – 10.00am
Deceased Booklet

Friday – 10.00am
Deceased Booklet

Saturday – 6.00pm
Jennifer Doyle (Ann)

Sunday – 12 noon
Owen McGuinness
Johnny Hughes
Gerry Lambe (Ann)
Gerry Rowland & DFM of Rowland & McKeown families
Gerry & Eileen Brennan

FAUGHART

Saturday – 7.30pm
Brian McKenna (BR)

Next Saturday – 7.30pm
Deceased Booklet

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Newsboard – 16/11/2025

Faughart Parish – Newsboard – 09 November 2025

Our Priests: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth
Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook Page: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 933 4410

Weekly Envelopes

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:
Castletown €251.10 • Kilcurry €583.05 • Brid-a-Chrín €378.00 • Faughart €196.30
Non-Envelope: €667.20 & £36.80 stg
Faughart Shrine: €615.14 & £126.24 stg

Masses in Kilcurry every Saturday during November at 11.00am — remembering our deceased relatives and friends.

We Pray for the Happy Repose Of

Shannon Murphy, Maisy Mulholland, Michael Keenan and Brendan Murphy (late of Belfast) who died recently.
May they rest in peace.

Camino Total

Many thanks to everyone who donated and sponsored Fr. Vinod on his Camino walk.
A fantastic total of €11,300 was raised. All money will go towards the future projects of the Parish.

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting

Tuesday 18th November at 7.30pm in the Parochial House.

Remembrance Mass

Thank you to all the families and friends for attending our Remembrance Mass last Sunday.
Thanks to our Sacristan Gráinne, the choir, Mary & Aileen, the Parish Pastoral Committee and the Resource Centre.
There are a few candles left — if anyone knows the family, please feel free to take it to them.

Hearts n Crafts Faughart

Thank you to everyone who supported their coffee morning.
A total of €4,250 was raised. The proceeds were shared between:
• Women’s Aid • Louth Disability Cycling Club • Roche Emmets All Stars • Save Our Homeless

Parent & Toddler Group

Every Friday from 9.30am – 11.00am.
Play time, crafts and chats for parents and children — with a cuppa.

Faughart Social Group

The group are having a very informative evening with advice on making your will.

Jonesborough Primary School – Celebration Mass

A Celebration Mass marking 180 years since the school’s opening will take place on Saturday 29th November 2025 at 6.00pm in Sacred Heart Church, Jonesborough.
Refreshments afterwards in the school — a chance to reconnect and share memories.
Please share this invitation with anyone who may wish to attend.

Children’s Christmas Carol – St. Joseph’s Church

Please contact Geraldine on 085 125 3549 for more details.

Masses for the Week

Kilcurry

Sunday – 11.00am
Thomas & Eileen Mullally (Ann); Sinead Reilly (Ann); Harry Reilly, Gerry & Josephine Reilly & DFM;
Mary & Matt Coburn; Tommy, Gerry & Nellie Duffy & DFM; Mona Grey (Ann);
Sheila Nash (1st Ann); Sandra Fallon (died recently in Manchester)

Next Saturday – 11.00am — Deceased Booklet

Next Sunday – 11.00am
Gerard Alderson (MM); Jim McArdle (Ann); Sean Craven (Ann); Jim Gartlan (Ann);
Tommy & Catherine Murphy; Jimmy & Brigid Rafferty & DFM;
Eugene & Teresa Coogan & DFM of the Coogan family

Brid-a-Chrín

Sunday – 10.00am
Patricia McShane (Ann); Mary O’Beirne (BR)

Faughart

Friday – 7.30pm

Sunday – 10.00am
Tom Kilkenny (MM); Michael Gernon (Ann); Patrick & Brigid Quigley (Ann)

Castletown

Saturday – 6.00pm
Patrick Gavin Duffy (MM); John Mostyn

Sunday – 12.00 noon
Mary Murphy (MM); Seamus & Briege McGuinness; Bill & Lily Philips;
John & Greta O’Donnell; Ann Marie McDermott (Ann); Rose Baxter (Ann)

Monday – 7.00pm — Deceased Booklet
Tuesday – 10.00am — Nancy & Joe Fisher
Wednesday – 10.00am — Deceased Booklet
Thursday – 10.00am — Deceased Booklet
Friday – 10.00am — Deceased Booklet

Saturday – 6.00pm
Mary & Matty McEvoy; Desmond (Dessie) Devaney (Ann)

Sunday – 12.00 noon
Niall Gallagher; Kathleen Duffy

Faughart

Saturday – 7.30pm — Deceased Booklet
Next Saturday – 7.30pm — Deceased Booklet

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Newsboard – 09/11/2025

FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD – 7th November 2025

OUR PRIESTS:
Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth.

Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042-9334410

Weekly Envelopes

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

  • Castletown: €249.35

  • Kilcurry: €456.75

  • Brid-a-Chrîn: €293.24

  • Faughart: €149.00

  • Non-Envelope: €701.54 & £21.65 stg

Please note: Masses in Kilcurry every Saturday during November at 11am as we remember our deceased relatives and friends.

We Pray For the Happy Repose Of

Ellen O’Hanlon (Madigan) who died during the week.
May she rest in peace.

Welcome Into Our Christian Community

Lilah Mary Mulligan, baptised last weekend.

Fr. Vinod’s Camino Total

Many thanks to everyone who donated and sponsored Fr. Vinod on his Camino walk.
A fantastic total of €11,300 was raised.
All money goes towards future parish projects.

Remembrance Mass

Sunday 9th November at 6pm – St. Brigid’s Church
Refreshments afterwards in the Resource Centre.

Faughart Parish Lourdes Committee

Sincere thanks to Terry, Jackie, Amanda and Eugene for hosting the fundraising breakfast on Saturday and the Vintage/Tractor Run on Sunday.
The fine weather made for a wonderful day.

Armagh Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage:
10th–15th May 2025
Please contact any committee member for further details.

Faughart Social Group

First-aid and defibrillator training on Monday at 7.30pm.

Diocesan Congress on Youth, Family & Faith

Next March, the Archdiocese of Armagh will host a Diocesan Congress on Youth, Family and Faith in the Armagh City Hotel.

Listening sessions are now underway.
If you cannot attend in person, you can contribute online at:
https://forms.gle/ejKACLbCYTxNwouc8

Please take a copy of the Congress Prayer or download it from the Armagh Prays website, and pray daily for our young people, families, and the renewal of faith.

Children’s Christmas Carol – St. Joseph’s Church

For details, please contact Geraldine on 085-1253549.

MASS INTENTIONS

KILCURRY

Sunday – 11.00am
• Gertrude Finnegan
• Matthew Finnegan (Anniversary)
• Seamus McNamee (Anniversary)
• Joan, Sean & Hugh Reilly
• Evin & Kathleen Quigley (Drumbilla)
• James & Mary Connolly (Anniversary)
• Joe Behan & DFM
• Dessie & Sadie Malone (Anniversary)

Next Saturday – 11.00am
• Deceased Booklet

Next Sunday – 11.00am
• Thomas & Eileen Mullally (Anniversary)
• Sinead Reilly (Anniversary)
• Harry Reilly
• Gerry & Josephine Reilly & DFM
• Mary & Matt Coburn
• Mona Grey (Anniversary)
• John & Nellie Duffy
• Sheila Nash (1st Anniversary)
• Sandra Fallon (recently died in Manchester)

BRID-A-CHRÍN

Sunday – 10.00am
• Pat & Nan McKeown
• Al McDonnell
• Deceased Booklet

FAUGHART

Friday – 7.30pm
• DFM of the Kirk Family
• Kathleen McKeown (Anniversary)
• Paddy & Vera Kirk & DFM

Sunday – 10.00am
• Patricia McShane (Anniversary)

Saturday – 7.30pm
• Fidelma Arthur (Months Mind)
• Deceased Booklet

Next Saturday – 7.30pm
• Deceased Booklet

CASTLETOWN

Saturday – 6.00pm
• Aidan O’Connor (1st Anniversary)
• Kelvin & Ann Murray (Anniversary)
• Christina & James Hughes & DFM
• Cyril & Kathleen Shannon (Anniversary)
• Stephen Conroy
• Mona Rogers (Birthday Remembrance)
• Patrick Joseph McEvoy

Sunday – 12 noon
• John & Eileen O’Sullivan
• Julia O’Sullivan & DFM
• Rita Kelly (Anniversary)
• Joe & Mary Meegan
• Deceased Booklet

Monday – 7.00pm
• Deceased Booklet

Tuesday – 10.00am
• Benny & May O’Callaghan & DFM

Wednesday – 10.00am
• Deceased Booklet

Thursday – 10.00am
• Deceased Booklet

Friday – 10.00am
• Deceased Booklet

Saturday – 6.00pm
• Patrick Gavin Duffy (Months Mind)
• John Mostyn

Sunday – 12 noon
• Mary Murphy (Months Mind)
• Seamus & Briege McGuinness
• Bill & Lily Philips
• John & Greta O’Donnell
• Ann Marie McDermott (Anniversary)
• Rose Baxter (Anniversary)

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Newsboard – 02/11/2025

FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD – Sunday 2nd November 2025

Our Priests:
Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth

Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie Phone: 042 933 4410

Weekly Envelopes

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

  • Castletown – €214.59

  • Kilcurry – €345.40

  • Brid-a-Chrín – €404.42

  • Faughart – €186.00

  • Non-Envelope Donations – €735.87 & £13.49 stg

Thank you sincerely for your continued support.

November Masses

Please note there will be Masses in Kilcurry every Saturday at 11 am throughout November, as we remember our deceased relatives and friends.

First Friday Calls

Next Friday – if anyone would like a visit, please contact the Parochial House.

Holy Souls

Envelopes are available in all churches this weekend as we remember our deceased family members during the month of November.
Please complete your list with your donation and return it to the Parochial House or Church.

Remembrance Mass

Sunday 9th November at 6 pm in St. Brigid’s Church, followed by refreshments in the Resource Centre.

Diocesan Congress on Youth, Family & Faith

Next March, the Archdiocese of Armagh will hold a Diocesan Congress on Youth, Family and Faith in the Armagh City Hotel.

All are invited to take part in preparing for this special time of renewal and reflection.
Parish listening sessions are underway to gather ideas and hopes for the future of our diocesan family.

If you have not yet taken part, or cannot attend one of these gatherings, you can participate online at:
https://forms.gle/ejKACLbCYTxNwouc8

Please take a copy of the Congress Prayer (or download it from Armagh Prays) and pray it daily for our young people, families, and for the renewal of faith in our diocese.

Hearts & Crafts Faughart

Coffee Morning and Sale of Work in Kilcurry Resource Centre, Sunday 2nd November at 10 am.
All proceeds go to local charities.

Faughart Lourdes Committee

Vintage Run from The Forge Bar
Registration from 12 noon, pull-out at 1 pm.
Entry £20 / €25.
1st Prize – 500 litres of home heating oil & hampers.
Meeting for all volunteers Tuesday at 7.30 pm.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Church gate collection on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November at all Churches.
Please give generously.

Radio Maria Ireland

Coffee Morning Fundraiser – Lisdoo Arms Restaurant, Dundalk,
Tuesday 4th November, 11 am – 1.30 pm
All proceeds go to support the work and mission of Radio Maria Ireland.
️ A live broadcast will take place from the event.

Children’s Christmas Carol Service

Rehearsals now beginning for St. Joseph’s Church.
Please contact Geraldine – 085 125 3549 for details.

Faughart Social Group

Bingo on Monday night at 7.30 pm – all welcome!

Roche Emmets GFC

Thursday 6th November @ 6.30 pm –
An Evening Dedicated to Women’s Health
Hosted by the Marie Keating Foundation.
Awareness • Education • Support
Come and hear the experts in their field.
Free event – All welcome.

Mass Intentions

Kilcurry

Sunday 11 am – Arthur Muckian (Ann); Peter Mc Ardle (Ann); Siobhan Mc Keever (Ann); Patrick Murphy (Ann).
Next Saturday 11 am – Deceased Booklet
Next Sunday 11 am – Matthew Finnegan (Ann); Seamus McNamee (3rd Ann); Joan, Sean & Hugh Reilly;
Evin & Kathleen Quigley (Drumbilla); James & Mary Connolly (Ann); Deceased Booklet.

Brid-a-Chrín

Sunday 10 am – Larry & Kitty Carroll; Anna & Bridget Mulligan; Cecelia Halpenny.
Friday 7.30 pm – Gillian McLoughlin (1st Ann).
Sunday 10 am – Pat & Nan Mc Keown; Al Mc Donnell; Deceased Booklet.

Castletown

Saturday 6 pm – Oliver Traynor & D.F.M.
Sunday 12 noon – Carmel & Jim Murray; Cameron Martin (Ann).
Monday 7 pm – Jack & Christina Myles (Ann).
Tuesday 10 am – Deceased Booklet.
Wednesday 10 am – Deceased Booklet.
Thursday 10 am – Special Intention; Deceased Booklet.
Friday 10 am – Deceased Booklet.
Saturday 6 pm – Aidan O’Connor (1st Ann); Kelvin & Ann Murray (Ann); Christina & James Hughes & D.F.M.;
Cyril & Kathleen Shannon (Ann); Stephen Conroy; Deceased Booklet.
Sunday 12 noon – John & Eileen O’Sullivan; Julia O’Sullivan & D.F.M.; Rita Kelly (Ann); Joe & Mary Meegan; Deceased Booklet.

Faughart

Saturday 7.30 pm – Mary Gribben (Ann).
Next Saturday 7.30 pm – Fidelma Arthur (MM); Deceased Booklet.

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Newsboard – 26/10/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard – Sunday 26th October 2025

Our Priests: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth
Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie Phone: 042 933 4410

Weekly Envelope Collection

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

  • Castletown €272.50 Kilcurry €333.60

  • Brid-a-Chrín €245.00 Faughart €113.10

  • Non-Envelope €585.55

Thank you sincerely for your continued support.

We Pray For

The happy repose of Gerry Alderson and Tom Kilkenny, who died during the week.
May they rest in peace.

Welcome

We welcome Fionn Thomas Butler into our Christian community following his baptism last weekend.

Notices

  • Bank Holiday Monday: No Mass in Castletown.

  • November Masses: Mass in Kilcurry every Saturday at 11 a.m. during November, remembering our deceased relatives and friends.

  • Holy Souls Envelopes: Available in all churches this weekend — please return with your list and donation to the Parochial House or Church.

  • Remembrance Mass: Sunday 9 November at 6 p.m. in St. Brigid’s Church, with refreshments afterward in the Resource Centre.

  • Parish Pastoral Council Meeting: Tuesday 28 October at 7.30 p.m. in the Parochial House.

  • Come and Listen Talks: Every Sunday and Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown (Fatima).

☕ Community Events

  • Louth Cerebral Palsy: Church-gate collection this weekend (25–26 Oct) at all churches.

  • Hearts and Crafts Faughart: Coffee Morning & Sale of Work – Sun 2 Nov, 10 a.m. at Kilcurry Resource Centre. Proceeds to local charities.

  • Faughart Lourdes Committee: Breakfast Morning in The Forge, Carrickasticken – Sat 1 Nov from 10 a.m. 1st Prize 500 litres home heating oil + hampers. Meeting for volunteers Tues 28 Oct at 7.30 p.m. in Parochial House.

  • St. Vincent de Paul: Church-gate collection on 1st & 2nd November.

  • Radio Maria Ireland: Coffee Morning Fundraiser at Lisdoo Arms Restaurant, Dundalk – Tues 4 Nov 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. with live broadcast from the event.

⛪ Mass Times

Kilcurry

  • Sun 11 a.m. – Joe McArdle (MM), Winnie Mullen (Ann), Seamus Watters (Ann), Vincent & Brigid Holsgrove, Michael, Julia & Mary Cunningham, Agnes Gartlan & DFM, Aine Forde (Ann)

  • Sat 11 a.m. (ALL SAINTS)

  • Sun 11 a.m. Next Week: Arthur Muckian (Ann), Peter McArdle (Ann), Siobhán McKeever (Ann)

Brid-a-Chrín / Faughart

  • Sun 10 a.m. – Owen Faughey & DFM; Olive Fagan & Kavanagh Family; Margaret Reenan; Patrick & Brigid Begley; Michael McCormack; Patrick John McKay (Ann)

  • Fri 7.30 p.m. – Packie, Margaret & Theresa McNamee; Eamon Bennett Sr & Eamon Bennett Jr (Ann)

  • Sun 10 a.m. Next Week: Larry & Kitty Carroll; Anna & Bridget Mulligan; Cecelia Halpenny

Castletown

  • Sat 6 p.m. – Sarah & Martin Shiel and Kerley DFM; Kevin Boland (Ann); John Mulligan; Anne Mathews (Ann); Frank McDonagh and his daughter Mary

  • Sun 12 noon – J.J. McArdle

  • Mon 7 p.m. – No Mass

  • Tue – Fri 10 a.m. Daily Mass

  • Sat 10 a.m. (ALL SAINTS)

  • Sat 6 p.m. Next Week

  • Sun 12 noon Next Week: Carmel & Jim Murray; Cameron Martin (Ann)

Faughart

  • Sat 7.30 p.m. – Pat & Eileen Roe & DFM; Mary & Desmond McFadden

  • Sat 7.30 p.m. Next Week: Mary Gribben (Ann)

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Newsboard – 19/10/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard – 17th October 2025

Our Priests:
Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, and Deacon George Kingsnorth.

Parish Contacts:
042 933 4410 |  www.faughartparish.ie |  info@faughartparish.ie |  Faughart Parish Facebook Page

Weekly Envelopes

Thank you for your continued support towards the upkeep of our parish.
Last week’s contributions:
Castletown €158.00 | Kilcurry €314.07 | Brid-a-Chrin €397.95 | Faughart €101.00
Non-Envelope: €443.32 & £17.89 | Fatima Candleabra €80.00
Kilcurry: €485.00 & £67.05 | Camino Donation: €443.00

We Pray For

The happy repose of Gavin Duffy and Mary Murphy who died during the week.
May they rest in peace.

Welcome Into Our Community

We warmly welcome Johnny James McLoughlin, Donagh Jack Treanor, Senan John Flynn, and Fintan Barry McGlade, who were baptised last weekend.

Come and Listen

Talks continue at St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown (Fatima) every Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30pm.
All are very welcome.

Mission Sunday Collection

This weekend in all Churches. Envelopes are available for donations.
All offerings will support missionaries working with some of the world’s most vulnerable people in over 120 countries.
Missio Ireland coordinates World Mission Sunday throughout Ireland.

Holy Souls

Envelopes are available in all Churches this weekend as we prepare to remember our deceased loved ones in November.
Please return completed lists with donations to the Parochial House or your local Church.

Remembrance Mass

A special Mass for the Faithful Departed will take place on Sunday, 9th November at 6pm in St. Brigid’s Church, with refreshments afterwards in the Resource Centre.

Hearts and Crafts Faughart

Coffee morning and sale of work on Sunday, 2nd November at 10am in Kilcurry Resource Centre.
All proceeds will go to local charities.

Faughart Lourdes Committee

Breakfast morning in The Forge, Carrickasticken on Saturday, 1st November from 10am.
Everyone welcome.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

1800 6777 |  info.northeast@svp.ie

Radio Maria Ireland

Fundraising Coffee Morning at Lisdoo Arms Restaurant, Dundalk
Tuesday, 4th November, 11am–1.30pm.
All proceeds support the mission of Radio Maria Ireland.
There will be a live broadcast from the event.

Faughart Social Group

Quiz night this Monday evening — all are invited to come along for a friendly evening of fun and fundraising!

MS Ireland

Many thanks to all parishioners for the generous donation of €607.65.

Louth Cerebral Palsy

Church gate collection next weekend (25th & 26th October) at all Churches.

Masses for the Week

Kilcurry

  • Sunday 11am: Patsy & Bridie McNamee (Ann), Norrie McCoy (Ann), Aine Forde (Ann), Kevin, Brigid & Senan Reilly, Frank & Margaret Lennon and DFM (Scotchgreen)

  • Next Sunday 11am: Joe McArdle (MM), Winnie Mullen (Ann), Seamus Watters (Ann), Vincent & Brigid Holsgrove (Dungooley)

Brid-a-Chrin

  • Sunday 10am: John Lennon (MM), Frank & Mamie Sharkey and DFM

  • Friday 7:30pm

Faughart

  • Sunday 10am: Owen Faughey and DFM; Celelia Halpenny; Olive Fagan and Kavanagh Family; Margaret Reenan; Patrick & Brigid Begley; Michael McCormack; Patrick John McKay (Ann)

  • Saturday 7:30pm: Willie Quigley (Ann)

  • Next Saturday 7:30pm: Pat & Eileen Roe and DFM; Mary & Desmond McFadden

Castletown

  • Saturday 6pm: Gerry McGuinness (Ann), Maura Martin (Ann), Barry Griffin (Jnr), Ethel & Loughran Haughey and DFM

  • Sunday 12 noon: John Lally (MM), Johnny, Margaret & Jim McArdle; Colm Smith (Ann); Betty McNally (Ann); Gerry McGuinness (Ann); James & Rosie Mellon; Jim Quigley (Ann)

  • Monday 7pm, Tuesday–Friday 10am

  • Saturday 6pm: Sarah & Martin Shiel and Kerley DFM; Kevin Boland (Ann); John Mulligan; Anne Mathews (Ann); Frank McDonagh & daughter Mary

  • Sunday 12 noon: J.J. McArdle

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Newsboard – 12/10/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard – 12th October 2025

OUR PRIESTS:
Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth.

Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook Page: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 9334410

Weekly Envelopes

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

  • Castletown: €169.00

  • Kilcurry: €295.50

  • Brid-a-Chrín: €445.21

  • Faughart: €140.50

  • Non-Envelope: €697.46 & £17.89

Thank you for your continued generosity and support.

We Pray for the Happy Repose Of

Tommy Fearon, Fidelma Arthur, and Cormac Green, who died recently.
May they rest in peace.

Come and Listen

Talks take place at St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown (Fatima) every Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30pm.
All are welcome.

Holy Souls

Envelopes are available in all Churches this weekend as we prepare to remember our deceased family members throughout the month of November.
Please complete your list together with your donation and return it to the Parochial House or your local Church.

Remembrance Mass

A special Remembrance Mass for our deceased loved ones will be held on Sunday 9th November 2025 at 6:00pm in St. Brigid’s Church, followed by refreshments in the Resource Centre.
All are invited to attend.

Diocesan Congress

Archbishop Eamon Martin and Bishop Michael Router, the Bishops of the Archdiocese of Armagh, have asked all parishioners to pray for the success of the upcoming Diocesan Congress.
A special Congress Prayer has been written, and copies are available at the back of each Church — please take one home and say it as often as possible.

The Bishops also wish to hear from parishioners directly.
Fr. Vinod invites everyone to a Parish Meeting on Monday 14th October at 7:00pm in Kilcurry Resource Centre to share your ideas and reflections.
If you cannot attend, you can still contribute by placing your response in the box provided in the Church over the next few weeks.

Bishops’ Question:

What can we do together — in our schools, homes, parishes and in the Archdiocese of Armagh — to help young people and families grow in faith and get to know Jesus in a real and personal way?

Hearts and Crafts Faughart

A Coffee Morning and Sale of Work will take place in Kilcurry Resource Centre on Sunday 2nd November at 10am, with all proceeds going to local charities.
Please come along and support this worthy cause.

Faughart Lourdes Committee

A Breakfast Morning will be held in The Forge, Carrickasticken, on Saturday 2nd November from 10am.
Everyone welcome.

Radio Maria Ireland

Coffee Morning Fundraising Event
Venue: Lisdoo Arms Restaurant, Dundalk
Date: Tuesday 4th November, 11:00am – 1:30pm
Join us to support the work and mission of Radio Maria Ireland.
There will be a live broadcast from the event.

Faughart Social Group

The Social Group will hold a Quiz Night on Monday evening.
Come along for a fun and friendly evening!

St. Vincent de Paul Society

If you or someone you know needs support, please contact the Society:
Freephone: 1800 6777
Email: info.northeast@svp.ie

Masses During the Week

KILCURRY

Sunday 11:00am – Patsy Harrison, Michelle Flynn & Matt Flynn (Anniversary)
Next Sunday 11:00am – Patsy and Bridie McNamee (Ann); Norrie McCoy (Ann); Áine Forde (Ann); Kevin, Brigid and Senan Reilly; Frank and Margaret Lennon and DFM (Scotchgreen)

BRID-A-CHRÍN

Sunday 10:00am – Patricia McShane
Friday 7:30pm – James and Tom McCann; James and Margaret Flynn
Next Sunday 10:00am – John Lennon (MM); Frank and Mamie Sharkey and DFM

CASTLETOWN

Saturday 6:00pm – Gerry McGuinness (Ann); Maura Martin (Ann); Barry Griffin (Jnr); Ethel and Loughran Haughey and DFM
Sunday 12 noon – Sean Duffy
Monday 7:00pm – Gerard, Marth and Eddie Campbell and DFM
Tuesday 10:00am – Mass
Wednesday 10:00am – Mass
Thursday 10:00am – Mass
Friday 10:00am – Mass
Next Saturday 6:00pm – Gerry McGuinness (Ann) and intentions as above
Next Sunday 12 noon – John Lally (MM); Johnny, Margaret and Jim McArdle; Colm Smith (Ann); Betty McNally (Ann); Gerry McGuinness (Ann)

FAUGHART

Saturday 7:30pm – Mass
Next Saturday 7:30pm – Willie Quigley (Ann)

For updates, photos, and weekly notices, visit:
www.faughartparish.ie
or follow us on Facebook at Faughart Parish.

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Newsboard 05/10/2025

FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD

Weekend of 4th & 5th October 2025

OUR PRIESTS:
Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth.

Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 9334410

WEEKLY ENVELOPES

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

  • Castletown: €237.50

  • Kilcurry: €347.80

  • Brid-a-Chrin: €256.50

  • Faughart: €168.80

  • Non-Envelope: €558.10 & £19.03

  • Faughart Shrine: €764.30 & £149.58

Thank you for your continued support.

WE PRAY FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF:

  • Joe McArdle, who died during the week. May he rest in peace.

WELCOME INTO OUR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY:

  • Siona Nuala Roddy

  • Erin Ann Gonnelly

  • Caolan Patrick Carolan

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • COME AND LISTEN: Talks continue at St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown (Fatima) every Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30pm.

  • MISSION COLLECTION: Weekend of 18th & 19th October 2025.

  • HOLY SOULS: Envelopes are available in all Churches this weekend as we prepare for November, the month of remembrance. Please return your completed lists with your donation to the Parochial House or Church.

  • REMEMBRANCE MASS: Sunday 9th November 2025 at 6pm in St. Brigid’s Church, followed by refreshments in the Resource Centre.

  • DIOCESAN CONGRESS: Archbishop Eamon Martin and Bishop Michael Router ask us to pray for the success of the upcoming Congress. A special Congress Prayer is available at the back of the church.

    • Parishioners’ Meeting: Tuesday 14th October, 7pm in Kilcurry Resource Centre.

    • Bishops’ Question: What can we do together, in our schools, homes, parishes and in the Archdiocese of Armagh, to help young people and families to grow in faith and get to know Jesus in a real and personal way?

    • If you cannot attend, please place your response in the box provided in the church.

  • SCOIL PHÁDRAIG NAOFA GREEN FLAG COMMITTEE: Clothes recycling day Wednesday 8th October at Kilcurry School. Drop off from 8:15–10:00am. Accepted: clean clothes, curtains, duvet covers (not duvets or pillows), towels, linens, and shoes. Tel: 042 9339310.

MASSES DURING THE WEEK

KILCURRY

  • Sunday 11am – Joe Mee (MM), Kevin, Adelaide & Patrick Tumilty; Kevin Kirk (Ann); Cissie & Owen Murphy (Ann)

  • Next Sun 11am – Patsy Harrison, Michelle Flynn & Matt Flynn (Ann)

BRID-A-CHRIN

  • Sunday 10am – Nancy, Danny & Richard O’Hanlon

  • Friday 7.30pm

FAUGHART

  • Sunday 10am – Patricia McShane

  • Saturday 7.30pm – Una Begley (Ann)

  • Next Sat 7.30pm

CASTLETOWN

  • Saturday 6pm – Peadar McEneaney Jr (Ann)

  • Sunday 12 noon – Rose & Pat Brennan and DFM; Seamus, James & Ena and DFM of the Gordon Family; Joe & Anne Keenan and DFM

  • Monday 7pm

  • Tuesday 10am

  • Wednesday 10am

  • Thursday 10am – Barney Malone

  • Friday 10am

  • Saturday 6pm

  • Sunday 12 noon – Sean Duffy

 

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Newsboard – 28/09/2025

️ Faughart Parish Newsboard

26th September 2025

Our Priests: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth
042 9334410 | www.faughartparish.ie | info@faughartparish.ie
Follow us on Facebook: Faughart Parish

Weekly Envelopes

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

  • Castletown: €361.50

  • Kilcurry: €431.47

  • Brid-a-Chrín: €216.00

  • Faughart: €156.00

  • Non-Envelope: €549.08 & £19.78

Thank you for your continued support.

We Pray For

The happy repose of John Lennon and Eileen Donnelly (née Woods) who died recently.
May they rest in peace.

First Friday Calls

Next Friday.

Congratulations

  • Kerrie-Anne Haughey & Cailum Rowland

  • Louise Carroll & Stephen Murray
    Who were married recently. May God bless their future together.

Come and Listen

Talks continue at St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown (Fatima)
Every Sunday & Wednesday
7:30pm start

Diocesan Congress

Archbishop Eamon Martin and Bishop Michael Router have asked us to pray for the success of the upcoming Congress. Copies of the special Congress Prayer are available at the back of the churches — please take one home.

Parish Meeting: Tuesday 14th October, 7pm, Kilcurry Resource Centre.
If you can’t attend, please leave your written response in the box provided in church over the next few weeks.

Bishops’ Question:
What can we do together, in our schools, homes, parishes and in the Archdiocese of Armagh, to help young people and families to grow in faith and get to know Jesus in a real and personal way?

Mass Times & Intentions

Kilcurry – Sunday 11.00am

  • Patrick O’Hanlon & DFM

  • Joseph Reilly

  • Peter & Elizabeth Fegan (Ann)

Next Sunday:

  • Joe Mee (MM)

  • Kevin, Adelaide & Patrick Tumilty

  • Kevin Kirk

  • Cissie & Owen Murphy (Ann)

Brid-a-Chrín – Sunday 10.00am

  • John & Mary McArdle

Friday 7.30pm

Next Sunday:

  • Nancy, Danny & Richard O’Hanlon

Castletown

  • Saturday 6.00pm – Thanksgiving Mass

  • Sunday 12 noon – Terry & Amy Kelly; Joan & Andy Gallagher; Gerard & Niall Gallagher & DFM; James & Rose Curtis & DFM; Rose & Peter Kelly; Peggy & Tom Gernon (Ann); Michael Moore

  • Monday 7.00pm – Anna & Ben Ralph; Phyllis Rice (40th Ann); Paddy & son Owen (recently deceased)

  • Tuesday 10.00am

  • Wednesday 10.00am

  • Thursday 10.00am

  • Friday 10.00am

  • Saturday 6.00pm

  • Sunday 12 noon – Rose & Pat Brennan & DFM; Seamus, James & Ena & DFM (Gordon Family); Joe & Anne Keenan & DFM

Faughart

  • Saturday 7.30pm – Brighid Whyte (BR); Patrick, Eileen & Niall Smyth

Next Saturday 7.30pm

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Newsboard 21 09 2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard – Sunday 21st September 2025

Our Priests: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth.
Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook Page: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 9334410

Weekly Envelopes:
Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

  • Castletown €234.50
  • Kilcurry €264.00
  • Brid-a-Chrin €342.75
  • Faughart €76.00
  • Non-Envelope: €620.80 & £26.38
    Castletown Candelabra: €90.00
    Thank you for your continued support.

Welcome Into Our Christian Community:
Tiernan Gareth Lennon who was baptized last weekend.

We Pray For the Happy Repose of:
Cillian Cunningham and John Lally who died recently. May they rest in peace.

Camino 2025:
Please return all donations cards and envelopes. We thank everyone who has donated so far.

Faughart Pastoral Council Meeting:
Tuesday 23rd September at 7.30pm in the Parochial House.

Faughart Lourdes Committee:
Meeting in the Parochial House, Kilcurry at 7.30pm on Tuesday 23rd September for all volunteers to organise the fundraising Breakfast Morning in The Forge, Carrickasticken on Saturday 25th October.

MS Ireland Collection:
On 27th & 28th September outside the churches in the parish.

Come and Listen:
During September & October until the weekend of November 7–9, the Church through this parish is offering a way to have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. A series of talks will take place at St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown (Fatima) every Sunday and Wednesday at 7.30pm (about one hour). Each talk is different. Free entry, no registration needed. Contact Fr. Callum (callumdy@aol.com) or Donal (087 4053316) for details.

Community Notices:

  • Rhyme & Shyne: Wednesday at 9.45am, Kilcurry Resource Centre A91 PY22. Fun interactive musical sensory session for babies & toddlers (0–4 years).
  • Prenatal Yoga & Pilates (6-week programme): Wednesday 7–8pm, Kilcurry Resource Centre. Contact Marcel @ 004475 0658 0999.
  • Irish Dancing Classes: Mondays 5–6.30pm, Community Centre. All welcome.
  • Faughart Social Group: Monday 22nd Sept, fun night with Margaret Marmion.
  • Kilcurry Parent & Toddler Group: Friday 9.30–11am. Parents, grandparents, and children welcome.

Mass Times & Intentions:

Kilcurry – Sunday 11.00am

  • Mary & Matt Coburn
  • Pat Murray (2nd Ann)
  • John, Margaret, Peter & Annie Murray and DFM
  • John & Julia McShane
  • George & Darragh Craven (Ann)
  • Bernard McKay (40th Ann)

Next Sunday: Patrick O’Hanlon and DFM; Joseph Reilly.

Castletown – Saturday 6.00pm

  • Gavin Allen (3rd Ann)
  • Ryan McGeown (2nd Ann)
  • Brigid & Jim Califf (Ann)

Castletown – Sunday 12 noon

  • Patricia Talt (10th Ann) & husband Thomas Talt (2nd Ann)
  • Thomas, Margaret & Michael McArdle and DFM
  • Matt, Monica, Una & Martin McGuill

Next Sunday 12 noon:

  • Terry & Amy Kelly
  • Joan & Andy Gallagher
  • Gerard & Niall Gallagher and DFM
  • James & Rose Curtis and DFM
  • Rose & Peter Kelly
  • Peggy & Tom Gernon (Ann)

Faughart – Saturday 7.30pm

  • Patrick, Eileen & Niall Smyth

Next Saturday: Brighid Whyte (BR)

Faughart – Sunday 10.00am

  • John & Mary McArdle

Faughart – Friday 7.30pm

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:

  • Every Wednesday in St. Brigid’s, Kilcurry from 6pm to 8pm.
  • Every Friday in St. Joseph’s, Fatima from 10am to 12 noon.

Parish Office: Open Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 10am–12 noon. For baptisms, weddings, and Mass bookings, please contact the office.

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Newsboard – 07/09/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard – Weekend of 7 September 2025

Our Priests: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth.
Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 933 4410

Weekly Envelopes

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:
Castletown: €157.00
Kilcurry: €306.40
Brid-a-Chrín: €274.15
Faughart: €606.00
Non‑Envelope: €744.90
Faughart Shrine Donation: €568.50 and £120.54
Donation: €55.00

Welcome into our Christian Community

We welcome Ellie‑Mae Craven and Frankie Robyn Watters, who were baptised last weekend.

Camino 2025

Please return all donation cards and envelopes. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far.

Feasts & Diocesan Events

  • Monday 8 September: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
  • Armagh Cathedral – Sunday 7 September 2025: Celebration marking the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.
    Venue: St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh
    Programme: 10:00am – Prayer Walk in the Cathedral Grounds; 11:00am – Celebration

Community Notices (Kilcurry Resource Centre, A91 PY22)

  • Rhyme & Shyne – Starts Wednesday 10 September at 9:45am. Fun, interactive musical sensory session for babies & toddlers (0–4 years).
  • Prenatal Yoga & Pilates – 6‑Week Programme – Starts Wednesday 10 September, 7:00–8:00pm. Contact Marcel at 0044 75 0658 0999.
  • Kilcurry Parent & Toddler Group – Returns Friday (next), 9:30–11:00am. Parents/Grandparents & children all welcome.

Mass Times & Intentions

Kilcurry

  • Sunday 11:00am: Mary & Dan O’Connell; Veronica O’Connell (Ann); Christina Begley; Michael Hamilton; Michael, Elizabeth & Peter Cunningham; Oliver Duffy; Winifred & Bernard Duffy & sons; Colin Meegan; Jack McWall (7th Ann); Ciarán Kinney (Ann).
  • Next Sunday 11:00am: Fr Malachy Loughran; Bernard & Margaret Kirk; Patty Marmion; Phylis Malone; Joe Thornton (Ann).

Brid‑a‑Chrín

  • Sunday 10:00am.
  • Friday 7:30pm: Brian & Kathleen McKeown and DFM.
  • Sunday 10:00am: John McArdle (MM).

Castletown

  • Saturday 6:00pm: Pauline McNally (MM); Brendan Harrison and DFM of the Harrison family.
  • Sunday 12:00 noon: Anne McGeown (Ann).
  • Monday 7:00pm.
  • Tuesday 10:00am.
  • Wednesday 10:00am.
  • Thursday 10:00am.
  • Friday 10:00am.
  • Saturday 6:00pm: Patrick & Bridget Jennings and DFM; Maureen Conroy (MM).
  • Sunday 12:00 noon: Murphy & Oats Family.

Faughart

  • Saturday 7:30pm: Owen Quinn (Ann).
  • Next Saturday 7:30pm.

For Your Diary

If you wish to include notices, anniversaries, or community items, please submit them to the parish office by Wednesday at 12 noon for inclusion in next weekend’s Newsboard.

Go ndeana Dia trócaire orainn go léir.

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Newsboard 31/08/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard

Sunday, 31st August 2025

Our Priests

Fr. Vinod Kurian · Fr. Oliver Stansfield · Deacon George Kingsnorth

Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 933 4410

Weekly Envelopes

Your contributions last week towards the upkeep of our parish:

  • Castletown: €253.10

  • Kilcurry: €385.81

  • Brid-a-Chrin: €279.58

  • Faughart: €107.00

  • Non-envelope: €634.77 and £12.45

We are deeply grateful for your continued generosity and support.

Welcome into Our Christian Community

We warmly welcome the following children who were recently baptised:
Alfie Andrew Mc Kenna, Blake Alan Morrissey, Penny May Ryan, Turlough Smyth, Rosie Rita Kelly, Rian Patrick Kelly, Michael Gerard Rooney, and Lauryn May Rooney.

May God bless them and their families.

First Friday Calls

Next Friday, if anyone would like a visit, please contact the Parochial House.

Camino 2025

Fr. Vinod has successfully completed his Camino journey, walking 800 km over 30 days. A huge well done to him, and we wish him a safe journey home!

All donations will go towards the extension to Kilcurry Graveyard. Please leave your donations and donation cards with the Sacristans, Priests, or at the Parochial House.

We thank everyone who has donated so far — your support is greatly appreciated.

Mary’s Supreme Apostolate

Mass for Healing will be held on Friday, 5th September at 6pm in St. Joseph’s, Castletown.

This Mass is for those who are suicidal and those bereaved by suicide. All are welcome.

St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP)

There will be a collection at all Churches on the 6th and 7th of September.

Thank you for your ongoing generosity.

Canonisation Celebration

A very special celebration will be held to mark the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati:

Date: Sunday, 7th September 2025
Venue: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh

Programme:

  • 10:00 am – Prayer Walk in the Cathedral Grounds

  • 11:00 am – Celebration

Families and young people are warmly invited to attend.

Mass Intentions

Kilcurry

Sunday – 11.00 am

  • Cassie Gallagher (1st Ann)

  • Don Keating (MM) & his wife Bridie Keating (Ann)

  • Tommy Gartland (Ann)

  • Gerard Toner (Ann)

  • Ciaran Rice, Eamon Carroll & Michael Flynn

  • Frank Farrell

  • Harry & Sinead Reilly

  • John & Anna Mc Namee

Next Sunday – 11.00 am

  • Mary & Dan O’Connell

  • Veronica O’Connell (Ann)

  • Christina Begley

  • Michael Hamilton

  • Michael, Elizabeth & Peter Cunningham

  • Oliver Duffy

  • Winifred & Bernard Duffy & sons

  • Colin Meegan

  • Jack Mc Wall (11th Ann)

Brid-a-Chrin

Sunday – 10.00 am

  • Frank Finnegan

Friday – 7.30 pm

  • Brian & Kathleen Mc Keown

  • Jackie Callan

  • Baby Maisie

  • Mary & Paddy Reilly (Recently Deceased)

Next Sunday – 10.00 am

  • No additional intentions

Castletown

Saturday – 6.00 pm

  • Luke Sharkey (1st Ann)

  • Ruth Jennings & DFM of the Fitzsimons families

Sunday – 12 noon

  • Freda Hearty (MM)

Saturday – 6.00 pm

  • Pauline Mc Nally (MM)

  • Brendan Harrison & DFM of the Harrison family

Sunday – 12 noon

  • Anne Mc Geown (Ann)

Faughart

Saturday – 7.30 pm

  • No intentions

Next Saturday – 7.30 pm

  • Owen Quinn (Ann)

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Newsboard – 24/08/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard

Friday, 22nd August 2025
Visit us online at www.faughartparish.ie
Email: info@faughartparish.ie | Phone: 042 933 4410
Follow us on Facebook → Faughart Parish

OUR PRIESTS

Fr. Vinod Kurian • Fr. Oliver Stansfield • Deacon George Kingsnorth

WEEKLY ENVELOPES

Your contributions last week towards the upkeep of our parish:

  • Castletown: €296.60

  • Kilcurry: €389.30

  • Brid-a-Chrín: €160.00

  • Faughart: €146.10

  • Non-envelope: €757.71 and £74.59

Thank you for your continued support!

CAMINO 2025

Fr. Vinod is entering the final week of his Camino journey – an incredible 800km trek from Southern France across Northern Spain, finishing in Santiago.
He’s walking in aid of the much-needed Kilcurry graveyard extension.

Journey dates: 1st – 30th August 2025
Donation cards and envelopes are available in all churches.
Let’s keep Fr. Vinod in our prayers as he completes this special pilgrimage.

MARY’S SUPREME APOSTOLATE

Mass for Healing → Friday, 5th September at 6pm
St. Joseph’s, Castletown
For those struggling with suicidal thoughts and for families bereaved by suicide.
All are welcome.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (SVDP)

Special Collection → at all churches on 6th & 7th September.

MEN’S JUBILEE CAMINO 2025

‍♂️ Men’s Hike → Saturday, 13th September 2025
20km on the Greenway from Dominican Abbey ruins in Carlingford to Newry Cathedral.
Includes Mass, Adoration, Rosary, Confessions, and Fraternity.

Registration: www.dominicans.ie/events
Cost: €70 (includes lunch, dinner & bus)
Enquiries: op.evangelisation@gmail.com
Over 18s male event

ANNUAL PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

7th – 11th October 2025
For details, contact:

  • Kathleen: 042 937 5281

  • Mary: 086 107 222

  • Laurena: 085 183 3110

MASS INTENTIONS

KILCURRY

Sunday 11am – Vincent Heeney & DFM; Pat Heeney; Peggy & Gerry McGeough (Ann); Eilish & Kathleen Keegan (Ann).
Next Sunday 11am – Cassie Gallagher (1st Ann); Don Keating (MM) & his wife Bridie (Ann); Tommy Gartland (Ann); Gerard Toner (Ann); Ciaran Rice, Eamon Carroll & Michael Flynn; Frank Farrell; Harry & Sinead Reilly; John & Anna McNamee.

BRID-A-CHRÍN

Sunday 10am – Brigid Gernon Kilbride (Ann).
Friday 7.30pm – Mass.
Next Sunday 10am – Frank Finnegan.

CASTLETOWN

Saturday 6pm – Gavin Grills; Molly McGee (13th Ann); Molly McKenna (1st Ann); Kevin McKenna.
Sunday 12 noon – Ruth Jennings & DFM of the Fitzsimons family.
Wednesday 10am – Baby Nina Heffernan.
Thursday 10am – Jacqueline & Sean Murden.
Saturday 6pm – Luke Sharkey (1st Ann); Ruth Jennings & DFM of the Fitzsimons families.
Next Sunday 12 noon – Freda Hearty (MM).

FAUGHART

Saturday 7.30pm – Henry Dooley & DFM.
Next Saturday 7.30pm – Mass.

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Newsboard – 10/08/2025

This Week’s Parish News
Faughart Parish, 7–14 August 2025

Our Priests & Contact Details

Weekly Envelopes (Upkeep Contributions)

  • Castletown: €196.00

  • Kilcurry: €397.57

  • Brid-a-Chrin: €262.65

  • Faughart: €116.00

  • Non-Envelope: €694.00 & £40.38

Sacramental News

  • Baptism: Welcome into our Christian community—Nell Rose Mc Glue, baptized last weekend.

  • Wedding: Congratulations to John Heeny & Emma Dowdall, married recently.

Camino 2025 Fundraiser

Fr. Vinod is walking the 800 km Camino (Southern France → Santiago) from 1–30 August 2025, raising funds for the Kilcurry graveyard extension.
Donation cards and envelopes are available in all churches—please keep him in your prayers!

Maintenance & Repairs

  • St. Joseph’s Cemetery (Castletown): Pathway repairs underway. Work is being done with respect for the surroundings—please excuse any inconvenience.

Special Masses & Devotions

  • Vocations Mass: Friday 15 August (Feast of the Assumption), 6:00 pm at Faughart Shrine. Celebrant: Fr. Barry Matthews. All welcome.

  • Mass for Those Struggling: Friday 15 August, 12:30 pm at Knock Shrine (Apparition Chapel), for those affected by suicide. Celebrant: Fr. Tom Griffin I.C.

Pilgrimages & Retreats

  • Annual Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 7–11 October 2025.

    • Contacts: Kathleen (042 937 5281) • Mary (086 107 222) • Laurena (085 183 3110)

  • Lough Derg One-Day Retreat: Saturday, 23 August (departure from Dundalk).

    • Enquiries: Laurena (085 183 3110)

Mass Intentions & Schedule

Kilcurry

  • Sunday 11:00 am:
    Ciaran Mc Keever (Ann); Kathleen & Desmond O’Hare (Roskeagh); John & Rosanne Rafferty; Rose Martin; Jim & Michael Rafferty; John McKenna; Margaret McNamee; Felix & Rosaleen Loughran; Regina Quigley (Ann)

  • Next Sunday 11:00 am:
    Kitty, Michael & Sean Duffy; Eleanor, Adrian & Mary Fegan; Patrick O’Hanlon & deceased family members (DFM)

Brid-a-Chrín

  • Sunday 10:00 am: Niall Craven (5th Ann); John Begley; Peter & Tommy Dullaghan (Ann)

  • Friday 7:30 pm: Gerard Daly (Ann)

Castletown

  • Saturday 6:00 pm: Brigid, Edward & Noel Hoey; Eileen & Paddy Leavy; Patricia & Paddy Ellis; Ann & Patrick Crilly (Ann); Veronica Devaney (2nd Ann)

  • Sunday 12:00 noon: Patrick McNally (2nd Ann)

  • Monday 7:00 pm: Tom & Ciss Litchfield (Ann); Helen Litchfield (1st Ann)

  • Tuesday–Thursday 10:00 am: Weekday Masses (no specific intentions listed)

  • Friday 10:00 am: Eileen Brennan

  • Next Saturday 6:00 pm: Kelvin & Raymond Murray (Ann); Elizabeth Murden; Ann McAlevey (MM); Valerie Owens (Ann)

  • Next Sunday 12:00 noon: (No intention specified)

Faughart

  • Saturday 7:30 pm: Mícheál, Mary & Gearóid O’Donnell (Ann); Margaret & John Quinn & DFM

  • Next Saturday 7:30 pm: Brian McKenna (MM)

We wish you a blessed week ahead! If you have any notices or intentions for next week’s board, please contact the parish office.

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Newsboard – 03/08/2024

FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD
OUR PRIESTS: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, and Deacon George Kingsnorth
Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 933 4410

Weekly Envelopes

Your contributions last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

  • Castletown: €226.92

  • Kilcurry: €426.82

  • Brid-a-Chrin: €440.00

  • Faughart: €157.80

  • Non-Envelope: €624.98 & £14.83

  • Faughart Shrine: €620.05 & £119.00

Parish Notices

  • No Mass on Monday evening in Castletown.

  • We pray for the repose of Don Keating and Freda Hearty who died during the week. May they rest in peace.

  • Welcome to Eabha Bernadette O’Leary, Molly Mackin and Abbie Mackin, baptised last weekend.

Special Events & Appeals

  • Camino 2025 – Best wishes to Fr. Vinod who began his Camino walk on Friday in aid of the Kilcurry graveyard extension. Covering 800km from Southern France to Santiago, Spain over 30 days (Aug 1–30).
    Donation cards & envelopes available in all churches.
    Online donations can be made at: www.idonate.ie/donate/fundraiser/faughartcamino

 

  • St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Castletown – Pathway repairs will commence shortly. Apologies for any inconvenience during works.

  • Irish Association of Lourdes Volunteers – Church gate collection at all churches, 9–10 August 2025.

  • Light the Fire Pilgrimage – Sun, 3 August, Hill of Slane, 12–4.30pm. Mass, rosary, praise, adoration & healing service. Details: www.lightthefire.ie

Mass Times & Intentions

KILCURRY
Sun 11am – Peter, Aileen & Mary McArdle & DFM; Patrick O’Hanlon & DFM; Joseph & Brigid Coburn & DFM; Patrick & Alice Kathleen Hynes & DFM.
Next Sun 11am – Ciaran McKeever (Ann); Kathleen & Desmond O’Hare (Roskeagh); John & Rosanne Rafferty; Rose Martin; Jim Rafferty; John McKenna; Michael Rafferty; Margaret McNamee; Felix & Rosaleen Loughran; Regina Quigley (Ann).

BRID-A-CHRIN
Sun 10am
Fri 7.30pm
Next Sun 10am – Niall Craven (5th Ann); John Begley.

CASTLETOWN
Sat 6pm – Brendan Carthy; Farrell, Thomas & Philomena Scanlon & DFM.
Sun 12 noon – Austin, Mary & Billy Clarke; Christopher McQuillan (Ann); Ann Daly (2nd Ann).
Mon 7pm – No Mass.
Tue–Fri 10am.
Next Sat 6pm – Brigid, Edward & Noel Hoey; Eileen & Paddy Leavy; Patricia & Paddy Ellis; Ann & Patrick Crilly (Ann); Veronica Devaney (2nd Ann).
Next Sun 12 noon – Patrick McNally (2nd Ann).

FAUGHART
Sat 7.30pm – Paddy & Maggie Tiernan & DFM.
Next Sat 7.30pm – Miceal, Mary & Gearoid O’Donnell (Ann); Margaret & John Quinn & DFM.

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Newsboard – 13/07/2025

Faughart Parish Weekly Newsboard

Date: Week of Sunday, 13th July 2025
Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 9334410
Facebook: Faughart Parish

Our Clergy

Fr. Vinod Kurian | Fr. Oliver Stansfield | Deacon George Kingsnorth

Parish Collections – Thank You

Last Week’s Envelope Contributions:

  • Castletown: €254.00

  • Kilcurry: €429.48

  • Brid-a-Chrinn: €404.20

  • Faughart: €154.70

  • Non-envelope contributions: €652.60

  • Peter’s Pence: €163.00

  • Faughart Shrine Mass: €527.25 and £48.27

Parish Events & Notices

Camino 2025
Fr. Vinod will walk the 800km Camino from France to Santiago this August (1st–30th) to raise funds for the Kilcurry Graveyard extension. Donation cards and envelopes available from this weekend.

Roche Tractor Run
Sunday 20th July @ 2pm sharp
Start: Roche Emmets | Finish: Kilcurry Resource Centre (refreshments served)
Proceeds to North Louth Hospice

️ St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Castletown
Pathway repairs beginning soon. Works will be done with dignity and care. Apologies for any inconvenience.

️ Lough Derg One-Day Retreat
Saturday 23rd August | Departing Dundalk
Contact: Laurena 085 1833110

✈️ Medjugorje Pilgrimage (Aug 27 – Sept 1)
5 nights B&B with airport transfers.

  • Sharing: €230 | Single: €300

  • Flights to Dubrovnik must be booked independently
    Contact: Laurena 085 1833110 / 087 9420709

Knock Pilgrimage – Monday 4th August
Special Eucharistic Healing Service with Sr. Briege McKenna
Departure from Dundalk – Contact Laurena

Thank You
Gerardine & Sean Marmion thank all who supported their garden fundraiser, raising €4,415 for the Oncology Unit at Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda.

Mass Schedule

Kilcurry

  • Sun 11:00am – Paddy Gallagher (MM), Ken Marmion (1st Ann), Hugh Curtis & DFM, Margaret Harrison (Ann), Veronica Dalton, Deborah, Danny & Pat Farrell

  • Next Sun 11:00am – John Craig (21st Ann)

Brid-a-Chrinn

  • Sun 10:00am – Mary McGuinness

  • Fri 7:30pm – Baby Faughey Kirk

  • Next Sun 10:00am – Michael & Elizabeth O’Callaghan (Ann) & DFM; Thomas Muldoon

Castletown

  • Sat 6:00pm – Eamon Bishop (1st Ann), Mary Bishop (Ann), Cyril & Kathleen Shannon

  • Sun 12noon – Rosario Andrews & DFM; Philomena Scanlon (Ann)

  • Mon 7:00pm

  • Tue–Fri 10:00am (Patricia O’Hanlon – Tue)

  • Next Sat 6:00pm – Aileen Markey, Peadar McEneaney (Snr) (Ann)

  • Next Sun 12noon – Rory Grant (Ann)

Faughart

  • Sat 7:30pm –

  • Next Sat 7:30pm – Briege & Liam Quinn (Ann)

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Newsboard – 06/07/2025

️ Parish of Faughart Weekly Newsboard
Serving: Kilcurry • Brid-a-Chrinn • Faughart • Castletown

Clergy:
Fr. Vinod Kurian • Fr. Oliver Stansfield • Deacon George Kingsnorth
042 9334410 | www.faughartparish.ie | info@faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish

Mass Intentions

Kilcurry – Sundays @ 11:00am

  • This Sunday: Bridie McKay (MM), Pauline McGee (1st Ann), Kathleen Hughes & DFM, Mary McBride, Joan Kirk, Coburn, Kirk, McCourt, Litchfield & McCormick Families, Ann Doherty, Edward & Margaret O’Hare (Roskeagh), Hugh O’Hare, Brigid & Alice Reilly, John McKevitt.

  • Next Sunday: Paddy Gallagher (MM), Ken Marmion (1st Ann), Hugh Curtis & DFM, Margaret Harrison, Veronica Dalton, Deborah, Danny & Pat Farrell.

Brid-a-Chrinn – Sunday @ 10:00am

  • John & Nora McShane, John Sullivan & DFM, Niall Craven (BR), Nora Gernon.

Castletown – Saturday @ 6:00pm & Sunday @ 12 Noon

  • Sat 6pm: Martin Morgan (2nd Ann)

  • Sun 12 Noon: Willie & Nancy Parkin, John Sullivan & DFM, Crosse & Bergin Families, Dr Frank O’Reilly (Ann), Pat Murphy & DFM

  • Next Sat 6pm: Eamon Bishop (1st Ann), Mary Bishop

  • Next Sun 12 Noon: Rosario Andrews & DFM

Faughart – Saturday @ 7:30pm

  • Next Saturday: Usual Vigil Mass

Welcome

We joyfully welcomed Caitlin Grace McNeill and Calvin Crosse into our Christian community through baptism last weekend.

✝️ Collections

  • Weekly Envelope Totals:

    • Castletown €211.90 | Kilcurry €370.45 | Brid-a-Chrinn €232.00 | Faughart €225.50

  • Others:

    • Non-Envelope: €694.90

    • Castletown Cemetery: €833.30

    • Peter’s Pence: €748.55

    • Faughart Shrine: €1,036.60 & £100.72
      Thank you for your generosity!

Upcoming Events & Notices

️ National Pilgrimage to Faughart Shrine

  • Sunday 6th July at 3pm

  • Procession, Anointing of the Sick, Mass & Blessing with St. Brigid’s Relic

  • Celebrant: Fr. Joseph O’Reilly

  • All Welcome

Fr. Vinod’s Camino 2025 Fundraiser

  • 800km pilgrimage to raise funds for Kilcurry Graveyard Extension

  • Taking place 1st–30th August 2025

  • Sponsorships kindly appreciated

Roche Tractor Run

  • Sunday 20th July @ 2pm from Roche Emmets

  • Refreshments after at Kilcurry Resource Centre

  • Proceeds to North Louth Hospice

️ Castletown Cemetery Path Repairs

  • Work starting soon—thank you for your patience during this time

Lough Derg One-Day Retreat

  • Saturday 23rd August – Bus from Dundalk

  • Contact Laurena: 085 1833110 for info

✈️ Medjugorje Pilgrimage (Aug 27 – Sept 1)

  • 5 nights B&B & transfers: €230 sharing, €300 single

  • Flights booked separately

  • Contact Laurena: 085 1833110 or 087 9420709

St. Brigid’s SVP Church Gate Collection

  • Sat 5th & Sun 6th July – All Masses

  • Thank you for your continued support

Car Key Found

  • Found outside Fatima Church—now kept inside.

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Newsboard – 29/06/2025

Faughart Parish Weekly Newsboard

Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 9334410

Our Clergy

Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, and Deacon George Kingsnorth

Recent Contributions

Thank you for your generous support:

  • Castletown: €269.00

  • Kilcurry: €315.30

  • Brid-a-Chrin: €234.00

  • Faughart: €113.00

  • Non-envelope: €453.00 & £11.23

  • Kilcurry Cemetery Collection: €2443.10 & £86.78

Welcome

We warmly welcome Mia O’Hare into our Christian community following her recent baptism.

Upcoming Events & Notices

  • National Pilgrimage to Faughart Shrine
    Sunday 6th July at 3pm
    Includes procession, anointing of the sick, and blessing with St. Brigid’s relic. Celebrant: Fr. Joseph O’Reilly. All welcome.

  • Camino 2025 Fundraiser
    Fr. Vinod will walk 800km from France to Santiago, Spain from 1st–30th August 2025 to raise funds for the Kilcurry graveyard extension. Sponsorship welcome.

  • Roche Tractor Run
    Sunday 14th July @ 2pm sharp
    Starts from Roche Emmets. Proceeds to North Louth Hospice. Refreshments after in Kilcurry Resource Centre.

  • Lough Derg One-Day Retreat
    Saturday 23rd August 2025 – departs from Dundalk.
    Contact: Laurena 085-1833110

  • Mary’s Supreme Apostolate Healing Mass
    Friday 4th July at 6pm
    Church of St Joseph, Castletown. For those affected by suicide.

  • St. Brigid’s SVP Monthly Collection
    Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July – At all Masses.

  • Garden Fundraiser – Marmion Family
    In aid of the Oncology Unit, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
    Sunday 29th June, 2pm–5pm, A91 PK11. All welcome.

Blessing of the Graves 2025

Please bring holy water for your graves.

  • Castletown (New): Sunday 29th June @ 7.30pm

Mass Times & Intentions

KILCURRY

  • Sun 11am: Niall Delaney (Ann), Rose Hamill (1st), Maureen Mohan (Ann), John McCann (3rd), Lily Gartlan (Ann), Special Intention

  • Next Sun 11am: Bridie McKay (MM), Pauline McGee (1st), Kathleen Hughes & DFM, Mary McBride (Ann), Joan Kirk, Coburn/Kirk/McCourt/Litchfield/McCormick Families, Ann Doherty, Edward & Margaret O’Hare (Roskeagh), Hugh O’Hare, Brigid & Alice Reilly, John McKevitt

BRID-A-CHRIN

  • Sun 10am: John Daly (Ann)

  • Fri 7.30pm: Nora Gernon

  • Next Sun 10am: John & Nora McShane, John Sullivan & DFM, Niall Craven (BR)

CASTLETOWN

  • Sat 6pm: Kathleen Copus (1st), Bridie Kellegher (Ann), Felicia Kellegher (Ann), Sheila & Patrick Dullaghan

  • Sun 12noon: Gerard Costigan (Ann)

  • Mon 7pm / Tue–Fri 10am

  • Next Sat 6pm: Martin Morgan (2nd Ann)

  • Next Sun 12noon: Willie & Nancy Parkin, John Sullivan & DFM, Michael, Rose & Michael Jr. Crosse & DFM, Dr. Frank O’Reilly (Ann), Pat Murphy & DFM (Ann)

FAUGHART

  • Sat 7.30pm: Raymond Norman (2nd Ann)

  • Next Sat 7.30pm: Intention

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Newsboard – 22/06/2025

️ Parish News – Sunday, 22nd June 2025

Mass Times & Intentions

  • Kilcurry (Sun 11am): Brendan Murphy (1st Ann), Claire McGrath, Mary, James & Mark Reilly
    Next Sunday: Niall Delaney (Ann), Rose Hamill (1st Ann), John McCann (3rd Ann), Lily Gartlan

  • Brid-a-Chrinn (Sun 10am): Cecelia Halpenny (BR), Treanor Family (Ballinful)
    Next Sunday: John Daly (Ann)
    Friday 7.30pm Mass also

  • Castletown (Sat 6pm): Betty McNally (BR)
    (Sun 12 noon): Margaret McKeever (1st Ann), Mary & John McAravey & DFM, Paddy Grant (BR)
    Next Sat 6pm: Kathleen Copus (1st Ann), Bridie & Felicia Kellegher (Ann), Sheila & Patrick Dullaghan
    Next Sun 12 noon: Gerard Costigan (Ann)
    Weekday Masses: Mon 7pm, Tues–Fri 10am

  • Faughart (Sat 7.30pm): John, Annie, Sean Campbell & Baby Seamus Casey (Ann)
    Next Sat: Raymond Norman (2nd Ann)

We Pray For the Repose Of
Sean Nash (England) – may he rest in peace.

Welcome
Brianna Rose Renolds Mellon, baptised last weekend – welcome into our Christian community!

Blessing of Graves 2025

  • Kilcurry: Sun 22nd June @ 7.30pm

  • Castletown (New): Sun 29th June @ 7.30pm
    Please bring Holy Water for your graves.

National Pilgrimage to Faughart Shrine
Sun 6th July @ 3pm – Procession, Anointing of the Sick, Blessing with St. Brigid’s Relic
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph O’Reilly – All welcome

‍♂️ Camino 2025
Fr. Vinod will walk the Camino to raise funds for extending Kilcurry Graveyard.
Donation cards available from next weekend.

Garden Fundraiser
Geraldine & Sean Marmion invite you to their garden at A91 PK11 on Sun 29th June, 2–5pm.
In aid of the Oncology Unit, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Refreshments served – All welcome.

Weekly Envelopes – Thank You!

  • Castletown: €230.00

  • Kilcurry: €473.55

  • Brid-a-Chrinn: €369.00

  • Faughart: €176.00

  • Non-envelope: €727.50

  • BAC Cemetery Collection: €1,598.74 & £37.38

Parish Office: 042 9334410
Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish

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Newsboard – 15/06/2025

️ FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD – Sunday 15th June 2025

Website: faughartparish.ie | Facebook: Faughart Parish | Email: info@faughartparish.ie | Phone: 042 9334410

We Remember in Prayer

We pray for the happy repose of Olive Martin and Paddy Gallagher, who died during the week.
May they rest in peace.

Blessing of the Graves – 2025

Please bring holy water for your graves.

  • Brid-A-Crinn – Sunday 15th June @ 7.30pm

  • Kane – Tuesday 17th June @ 7.30pm

  • Urnai – Wednesday 18th June @ 7.30pm

  • Faughart – Thursday 19th June @ 7.30pm

  • Kilcurry – Sunday 22nd June @ 7.30pm

  • Castletown (New) – Sunday 29th June @ 7.30pm

Baptisms

Welcome into our Christian community:
Jamie Stephen Quigley Mackin
David Kenneth McAreavey Casey

Congratulations

To Lauren Meehan and Gavin Gaffey on their recent marriage.

✝️ National Pilgrimage to Faughart Shrine

Sunday 6th July at 3.00pm
Join us for the annual pilgrimage with procession, Mass including anointing of the sick, and blessing with St. Brigid’s relic.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph O’Reilly

Camino 2025

Fr. Vinod will walk the Camino to raise funds for the Kilcurry Graveyard extension.
All donations gratefully received.

Knock Pilgrimage

Sunday 22nd June from Dundalk.
Phone 085 1833110 for more details or to book.

Weekly Contributions

Thank you for your continued support:

  • Castletown: €332.07

  • Kilcurry: €355.00

  • Brid-a-Chrin: €683.50

  • Faughart: €186.00

  • Non-envelope: €567.00 and £13.70

️ Masses This Week

KILCURRY

  • Sun 11am: Dennis & Molly Doyle, John Rafferty & DFM, daughter Teresa, Francis Kirk (Ann), Patrick & Elizabeth Lennon

  • Next Sun 11am: Lily Gartlan

BRID-A-CHRIN

  • Sun 10am: Frank & Florie Harvey (Ann)

  • Fri 7.30pm

  • Next Sun 10am: Cecelia Halpenny (BR), Treanor Family (Ballinful)

CASTLETOWN

  • Sat 6pm: Harry Boland (MM), Jimmy McGovern (6th Ann), Stephen Monagan (Ann)

  • Sun 12pm: Kevin Clarke (MM), Georgie Savage (Ann)

  • Mon 7pm | Tue–Fri 10am

  • Sat 6pm: Betty McNally (BR)

  • Sun 12pm: Margaret McKeever (1st Ann)

FAUGHART

  • Sat 7.30pm: Margaret & Jack Fegan & DFM; Pat Eaton

  • Next Sat 7.30pm: John, Annie, Sean Campbell and Baby Seamus Casey (Ann)

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Newsboard – 08/06/2025

FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD – Sunday, 8th June 2025

Our Priests:
Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, and Deacon George Kingsnorth

Contact Us:
042 933 4410 | www.faughartparish.ie |
info@faughartparish.ie | Facebook: Faughart Parish

Weekly Envelope Contributions

Thank you for your continued support:

  • Castletown – €497.30

  • Kilcurry – €482.07

  • Brid-a-Chrinn – €458.00

  • Faughart – €190.00

  • Non-Envelope – €631.28 and £9.27

  • Faughart Shrine – €801.05 and £115.62

Welcome to Our Christian Community

We warmly welcome the newly baptised:
Isla Rose O’Neill, Kelsey Caldwell, Kyra Caldwell, and Riadh Iveagh Moore.

We Pray for the Happy Repose Of

Bridie McKay and Rose Coleman, who died during the week.
May they rest in peace.

National Pilgrimage to Faughart Shrine

Sunday, 6th July at 3:00 p.m.
Includes procession around the stream, Anointing of the Sick during Mass, and Blessing with St. Brigid’s Relic.
Celebrant: Fr. Joseph O’Reilly. All are welcome.

Faughart Lourdes Diocesan Committee

Congratulations to Margaret Murphy on receiving the St. Patrick’s Medal for 50 years of service as committee secretary.
We also commend the entire committee for reaching this incredible milestone.
Special thanks to the Choir, AnneMarie Douglas, Altar Servers, The Coburns, Gráinne & Mary McArdle, Aileen McBride, Coleen Hardy, and Kilcurry Resource Centre staff for making the celebration so memorable.

Blessing of the Graves – 2025

Please bring holy water for your family graves.

  • Castletown (Old): Thursday, 12th June @ 7:30 p.m.

  • Brid-a-Chrinn: Sunday, 15th June @ 7:30 p.m.

  • Kane: Tuesday, 17th June @ 7:30 p.m.

  • Urnai: Wednesday, 18th June @ 7:30 p.m.

  • Faughart: Thursday, 19th June @ 7:30 p.m.

  • Kilcurry: Sunday, 22nd June @ 7:30 p.m.

  • Castletown (New): Sunday, 29th June @ 7:30 p.m.

Calvary, Omeath – Novena to St. Jude

Sunday, 1st June – Sunday, 8th June
Each evening at 7:00 p.m.
Celebrant: Fr. Jimmy Brown I.C. – All are welcome.

Masses During the Week

Kilcurry

  • Sun 11:00 a.m.: John & Susan Quinn and DFM; Patrick & Nuala Goss (Ann.); James (Benny) Garland (1st Ann.)

  • Next Sun 11:00 a.m.: Dennis & Molly Doyle, John Rafferty & DFM, daughter Teresa; Francis Kirk (Ann.)

Brid-a-Chrinn

  • Sun 10:00 a.m.

  • Fri 7:30 p.m.

  • Next Sun 10:00 a.m.: Frank & Florie Harvey (Ann.)

Castletown

  • Sat 6:00 p.m.: Patrick & Ann Crilly (Ann.); Iris Sullivan (Ann.) & DFM; Eugene Grant (11th Ann.)

  • Sun 12:00 noon: Kevin Mulholland (MM); Stephen & Winifred Conroy and DFM

  • Mon 7:00 p.m.: Peadar Callan (Ann.), Oliver Hand & DFM

  • Tues–Fri 10:00 a.m.

  • Sat 6:00 p.m.: Harry Boland (MM)

  • Sun 12:00 noon: Kevin Clarke (MM); Georgie Savage (Ann.)

Faughart

  • Sat 7:30 p.m.: Kathleen & Joe McEntee

  • Next Sat 7:30 p.m.: Margaret & Jack Fegan and DFM; Pat Eaton

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Newsboard – 01/06/2025

OUR PRIESTS: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth.

Parish Website:www.faughartparish.ie  Facebook Page: Faughart Parish Email info@faughartparish.ie   Phone: 0429334410

WEEKLY ENVELOPES: – Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish: -Castletown €276 Kilcurry €490 Brid-a-Chrin €182

Faughart €130 Non-Envelope €544 and £17.56

 

WELCOME INTO OUR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: Ruben Francis Cunningham who was baptised last weekend.

 

FIRST FRIDAY: Calls next Friday, if you know of anyone who would like a visit please contact the Parochial House.

 

FAUGHART LOURDES INVAILD COMMITTEE 50TH MASS:

You are invited to commemorate 50 years of the Faughart Lourdes Invalid Committee. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Michael Router at 7.30pm in St Brigid’s Church, Kilcurry. This will be followed by refreshments in Kilcurry Resource Centre. Everyone is welcome to mark this momentous occasion.

 

Congratulates to Children from Scoil Phádraig Naofa and Faughart CNS who made their First Holy Communion last Saturday.  We thank the teachers, Religious Educators, the Choir, sacristans and our altar servers.

 

 

PENTECOST SUNDAY: Sunday 8th June-Dawn mass at 5am at St. Brigid’s Shrine, Faughart.  Mary’s supreme apostolate for the suicidal and those bereaved by suicide.  Mass celebrated by Fr. Tom Griffin IC.

 

SVDP:  Church gate collection this weekend at all Churches.

 

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES: 2025

Castletown (Old):       Thursday 12th June @ 7.30pm

Brid-A-Crinn:             Sunday 15th June @ 7.30pm

Kane:                             Tuesday 17th June @ 7.30pm

Urnai:                         Wednesday 18th June @ 7.30pm

Faughart:                    Thursday 19th June @ 7.30pm

Kilcurry:                     Sunday 22nd June @ 7.30pm

Castletown (New):      Sunday 29th June @ 7.30pm

 

CALVARY OMEATH: Annual Novena to St. Jude Sunday 1st June -Sunday 8th June each evening at 7pm.  This year celebrant will be Fr. Jimmy Brown I.C. everyone welcome.

MARY’S SUPREME APOSTOLATE: Mass Friday 6th June at 6pm in St. Joseph’s for those who are suicidal and for those who have lost loved ones by suicide.  All welcome

MASSES DURING THE WEEK

KILCURRY
Sunday 11.00am John Gribben (MM) Margaret Kearney; Malachy Begley (Ann) Tommy and Eddie Duffy; John Haughey (Ann)
Next Sunday 11.00am John and Susan Quinn and DFM; Patrick and Nuala Goss (Ann) James (Benny) Garland (1ST Ann)
BRID-A-CHRIN
Sunday 10.00am DFM of the Kilkenny family; Jim McVeigh (Ann) Stephen, Geraldine and Samantha Lynch (Ann) Vera Maguire.
Friday 7.30 pm Tommy and Mary Flood
Sunday 10.00am  
CASTLETOWN
Saturday  6.00 p.m. Teresa Connolly 5th Ann
Sunday 12 noon Thomas O’ Connor (Jr) 1st Ann
Monday  7.00 pm No Mass
Tuesday 10.00 am  
Wednesday 10.00 am  
Thursday 10.00 am  
Friday 10.00 am Peter and Katie Donnelly and daughters Briege and Anne.
Saturday 6.00 p.m. Patrick and Ann Crilly; Iris Sullivan (Ann) and DFM.
Sunday 12:00noon Kevin Mulholland (MM) Stephen and Winifred Conroy and DFM of the Conroy family.
FAUGHART
Saturday  7.30 p.m  
Next Sat   7.30 p.m.  

 

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Newsboard – 11/05/2025

Faughart Parish News – 9th May 2025

Parish Clergy: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, and Deacon George Kingsnorth
Phone: 042 9334410 | Website: faughartparish.ie | Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish

Weekly Envelope Contributions

  • Castletown: €247.00

  • Kilcurry: €490.00

  • Brid-a-Chrinn: €213.85

  • Faughart: €223.60

  • Non-Envelope Contributions: €735.40 and £58.95

Welcome to the Christian Community

We warmly welcome Fiadh Tamara Una Carolan and Harry John Shields, recently baptized.

Rest in Peace

We pray for Kevin Mulholland who died during the week. May he rest in peace.

Congratulations!

To the children from Scoil Eoin Baiste receiving their First Holy Communion this weekend. Thanks to their teachers, staff, and parents for all their preparation.

Blessing of the Graves 2025

  • Castletown (Old): Thursday 12th June @ 7:30pm

  • Brid-A-Crinn: Sunday 15th June @ 7:30pm

  • Kane: Tuesday 17th June @ 7:30pm

  • Urnai: Wednesday 18th June @ 7:30pm

  • Faughart: Thursday 19th June @ 7:30pm

  • Kilcurry: Sunday 22nd June @ 7:30pm

  • Castletown (New): Sunday 29th June @ 7:30pm

Groups & Notices

Faughart Social Group: Welcomes the one and only Sheila Tomson this Monday at 7:30pm at the Resource Centre.
Parent & Toddler Group: Fridays, 9:30–11:00am. All parents, grandparents, and minders welcome.

Best of Luck!

Wishing the Louth Senior Men’s Team the best in the Leinster Football Final this weekend. Safe travels to all.

Mass Times & Intentions

Kilcurry

Sunday 11:00am

  • Denis Winters (MM)

  • Desmond & Kathleen O’Hare (Roskeagh)

  • Michael Murphy (Ann)

  • Thomas O’Malley (1st Ann)

  • Denis (Dinny) Casey & DFM

  • James Garland (1st Ann)

  • Robert McKay (Ann)

  • Betty Bergin

Next Sunday 11:00am

  • Thomas & Elizabeth O’Hare and DFM

  • Leo Gray

  • Patrick & Bridie Sheils and DFM

  • Thomas & Pauline Reilly (Ann) and DFM

  • Patrick & Brigid Mackin and DFM

Brid-a-Chrinn

Sunday 10:00am

  • Maura Brett

  • Tom & Cissie Treanor

Friday 7:30pm

  • Tom Duffy (3rd Ann)

  • Owen & Vera Kirk (Ann)

Next Sunday 10:00am

  • Mary O’Beirne (Ann)

Castletown

Saturday 6:00pm

  • Peadar Quinn

  • Fr. Aidan Kennedy IC and DFM

  • Alice & Michael Farrell and DFM

Sunday 12:00pm

  • Brendan Harrison (Ann)

  • Stephen Begley (Ann)

Tuesday 10:00am

  • Larry O’Rourke

Wednesday 10:00am

  • Vincent Dillon (2nd Ann)

Next Saturday 6:00pm

  • Martin Robinson (1st Ann)

  • David Noone

  • Fr. Aidan Kennedy IC and DFM

  • Alice & Michael Farrell and DFM

Faughart

Saturday 7:30pm

  • Peter & May Byrne and DFM

  • Ellen Hughes and DFM

Next Saturday 7:30pm

  • Rosaleen Clarke (MM)

  • Kathleen, Matthew & Bridie Kane

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Newsboard – 04/05/2025

Parish of Faughart Newsboard – 2nd May 2025

Our Priests:
Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, and Deacon George Kingsnorth
042 933 4410 | www.faughartparish.ie | info@faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish

Weekly Collections
Castletown: €210.00
Kilcurry: €399.60
Brid-a-Chrinn: €361.00
Faughart: €202.00
Non-Envelope: €590.06 and £89.76
Holy Land Collection: €45
Thank you for your generosity.

Baptism Welcome
We welcome Harry John Shields into our Christian community.

Recently Deceased
We pray for the happy repose of:
John Gribben
Joe Gallagher
May they rest in peace.

Blessing of the Graves – June 2025
Castletown (Old): Thursday 12th June at 7.30pm
Brid-a-Chrinn: Sunday 15th June at 7.30pm
Kane: Tuesday 17th June at 7.30pm
Urnaí: Wednesday 18th June at 7.30pm
Faughart: Thursday 19th June at 7.30pm
Kilcurry: Sunday 22nd June at 7.30pm
Castletown (New): Sunday 29th June at 7.30pm

Trocaire Boxes
Please return your box to the church or Parochial House. Thank you.

SVP Collection
This weekend at all churches.

Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2025
Departs Monday, accompanied by Fr. Vinod.
Masses and candles will be offered for all parishioners and benefactors.
We wish all those travelling a safe and spiritual experience.

Roche Emmets
Running a bus to the Leinster Football Final at Croke Park – Sunday 11th May
Contact Elaine on 083 833 8770 to book your seat.
Fundraising Lotto Jackpot: €5,900

St. Oliver Jubilee Year Walk – Saturday 10th May, Dorsey
To commemorate the 400th anniversary of St. Oliver’s birth:

4.30pm: Short talk at McAllister residence, 28 Bonds Road, BT35 9PE (former Blyke’s Inn)
Pilgrims then walk to St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Dorsey
5.00pm: Vespers will be prayed

Parent & Toddler Group
Meets Fridays, 9:30–11:00am
All parents, grandparents, and minders welcome.

Mass Times This Week

Kilcurry – Sunday 11:00am
George & Maggie Murphy (Ann)
Tommy & Nellie Duffy (Ann)
John & Molly Fitzgerald
Eddie Flynn (Ann)
Joan Kinney (Ann)
Brigid Agnes Whelan
Carmel McGeough (11th Ann)

Kilcurry – Next Sunday 11:00am
Denis Winter (MM)
Desmond & Kathleen O’Hare (Roskeagh)
Michael Murphy (Ann)
Thomas O’Malley (1st Ann)
Denis (Dinny) Casey & DFM
James Garland (1st Ann)
Robert McKay (Ann)

Brid-a-Chrinn – Sunday 10:00am
Mary McGuinness (MM)
Dermot Finnegan (Ann)
Jim Craven
Pat & Winnie Craven

Brid-a-Chrinn – Friday 7:30pm
Patrick Murphy (MM)

Brid-a-Chrinn – Next Sunday 10:00am
Maura Brett
Tom & Cissie Treanor

Castletown – Saturday 6:00pm
Fr. Aidan Kennedy IC & DFM
Alice Farrell & Michael Farrell and DFM

Castletown – Sunday 12 noon
Brendan Harrison (Ann)
Stephen Begley (Ann)

Castletown – Weekdays
Monday: No Mass
Tuesday 10:00am – Special Intention
Wednesday to Friday 10:00am – No intentions listed

Castletown – Next Saturday 6:00pm
Peadar Quinn
Fr. Aidan Kennedy IC & DFM
Alice Farrell & Michael Farrell and DFM

Faughart – Saturday 7:30pm
(No intentions listed)

Faughart – Next Saturday 7:30pm
Peter & May Byrne and DFM
Ellen Hughes and DFM

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Newsboard – 27/04/2025

OUR PRIESTS:
Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, and Deacon George Kingsnorth.

CONTACT DETAILS:

WEEKLY ENVELOPES CONTRIBUTIONS:

  • Castletown: €633.78

  • Kilcurry: €609.60

  • Brid-a-Chrinn: €503.80

  • Faughart: €160.50

  • Non-Envelope: €764.52 and £14.28

PRIEST COLLECTION THANKS:
€2,597.00 received — thank you for your generosity.

WELCOME TO OUR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY:

  • Brianna Katie, baptised last weekend.

WE PRAY FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF:

  • Jimmy Moran

  • Rosaleen Clarke

  • Michael Sheils (Pennsylvania)
    May they rest in peace.

FIRST FRIDAY CALLS:
Next Friday — if you’d like a visit from the priest, please contact the Parochial House.

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES 2025:

  • Castletown (Old): Thursday 12th June @ 7.30pm

  • Brid-A-Crinn: Sunday 15th June @ 7.30pm

  • Kane: Tuesday 17th June @ 7.30pm

  • Urnai: Wednesday 18th June @ 7.30pm

  • Faughart: Thursday 19th June @ 7.30pm

  • Kilcurry: Sunday 22nd June @ 7.30pm

  • Castletown (New): Sunday 29th June @ 7.30pm

TROCAIRE BOXES:
Please return them to your church or to the Parochial House.

MARY’S SUPREME APOSTOLATE:

  • Mass for healing for those affected by suicide.

  • Friday 2nd May at 6pm.

  • All are welcome.

S.V.D.P COLLECTION:
Taking place next weekend at all churches.

ST. OLIVER JUBILEE YEAR WALK – DORSEY:

  • Saturday 10th May

  • Talk at 4.30pm at McAllister residence, 28 Bonds Road, BT35 9PE (site of Blyke’s Inn).

  • Two-mile walk to St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Dorsey.

  • Vespers will be prayed at 5pm.

MASSES DURING THE WEEK:

KILCURRY:

  • Sunday 11:00am:
    Seamus Reilly (Ann), Hugh McDonald (3rd Ann), Felix & Veronica O’Hare & DFM, Brigid McKay, Alan McGeough (Ann), Sean Watters (Ann), Eddie Flynn, Jimmy & Bridget Rafferty & DFM.

  • Sunday 11:00am (Second list):
    George & Maggie Murphy (Ann), Tommy & Nellie Duffy (Ann), John & Molly Fitzgerald, Eddie Flynn (Ann), Joan Kinney (Ann).

BRID-A-CHRIN:

  • Sunday 10:00am:
    Mona & Patsy Rogers, Maureen O’Callaghan (1st Ann).

  • Friday 7:30pm

  • Sunday 10:00am:
    Mary McGuinness (MM), Dermot Finnegan (Ann), Jim Craven, Pat & Winnie Craven.

CASTLETOWN:

  • Saturday 6:00pm:
    Thomas & Farrell Scanlon (BR), Patsy & Mona Rogers (Ann).

  • Sunday 12 noon:
    Paul O’Rourke (MM), Rose & Paddy Sherry (Ann), Paddy & Lily Kirk (Ann), Seamus Connolly (5th Ann), Gerry & Millicent Cunningham, David & Gerard Cunningham, Doris & John McArdle.

  • Monday 7:00pm:
    Angela Callan (Ann).

  • Tuesday to Friday: 10:00am Masses.

  • Saturday 6:00pm and Sunday 12 noon Masses.

FAUGHART:

  • Sunday 6:00am:
    Jim Gribben (Ann).

  • Next Saturday 7:30pm Mass.

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Newsboard – 13/04/2025

FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD

Weekend of 13th/14th April 2025

OUR PRIESTS: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George Kingsnorth
Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 933 4410

WEEKLY ENVELOPES

Thank you for your continued support. Last week’s contributions:

  • Castletown: €248.30

  • Kilcurry: €461.25

  • Brid-a-Chrin: €131.40

  • Faughart: €149.00

  • Non-Envelope: €544.05 and £10.10

WELCOME

We welcome Jesse Conall McKeever into our Christian community, baptised last weekend.

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER

We pray for the happy repose of Paddy Murphy, Mary McGuiness, and Denis Winters. May they rest in peace.

THANK YOU – Lourdes Coffee Morning

The Faughart Lourdes Committee extends sincere thanks to everyone who supported the recent Coffee Morning and Raffle. A special word of gratitude to all who baked, donated, and helped on the day, and to Aileen and the Kilcurry Resource Centre staff for their warm hospitality. You will be remembered in our Masses and candles in Lourdes.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

  • Faughart: Sundays at 5.30pm

  • Brid-a-Chrin: Fridays after 7.30pm Mass

FAUGHART SOCIAL GROUP

Easter flower arranging with Susanne and Nuala – Monday evening.

HOLY WEEK & EASTER CEREMONIES

St Joseph’s Fatima

  • Holy Thursday: 6.00 p.m. Mass with Washing of Feet and Altar of Repose

  • Good Friday: 6.00 p.m. Passion of the Lord, Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion

  • Holy Saturday: 6.00 p.m. Vigil Mass with Blessing of Fire and Water

  • Easter Sunday: Mass at 12 noon

St Brigid’s, Kilcurry

  • Holy Thursday: 7.00 p.m.

  • Good Friday: 7.00 p.m.

  • Holy Saturday: 7.00 p.m.

  • Easter Sunday: 11.00 a.m.

Holy Rosary, Brid-a-Chrin

  • Holy Thursday: 6.30 p.m.

  • Holy Saturday: 7.30 p.m.

  • Easter Sunday: 10.00 a.m.

Faughart

  • Good Friday: 3.00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

  • Easter Sunday Dawn Mass: 6.00 a.m. at the summit of the Hill of Faughart

MASS INTENTIONS

KILCURRY

  • Sun 11am: Eileen, James & Jim McEvoy & DFM; Harry & Sinead Reilly; Colin Meegan; Kathleen Dunne (8th Ann); Michael Nash (Ann); Felix (25th Ann) & Veronica O’Hare (15th Ann) & DFM; Angela McNamee; Bridget & William Flanagan

  • Easter Sun 11am: Patrick & Owen Muckian & DFM; Peter & Cyril Finnegan; Brian Sloan (Ann)

BRID-A-CHRIN

  • Sun 10am: Brendan O’Callaghan; Kevin Campbell; John & Mary Doherty; John & Kathleen Thornton & DFM; Brigid Gernon Kilbride

  • Easter Sun 10am: Ben Flynn & DFM; Nuala, Colm & Matthew Farrelly (Ann)

CASTLETOWN

  • Sat 6pm: Jimmy, Mary & Colette Nixon; Pauline & Frances Boyle; Clare O’Malley; Frances Cullen (Ann)

  • Sun 12noon: Rosario Andrews; Ann McArdle & Betty Haque; Joe McNally (2nd Ann)

  • Mon 7pm: Sean McDermott & DFM; Tim, Ciss, Eugene, Tom, Helen Litchfield; Joan & Ollie Agnew

  • Tue 10am / Wed 10am: Mass

  • Holy Thursday: 6.00 p.m.

  • Good Friday: 6.00 p.m.

  • Holy Saturday: 6.00 p.m. John Hearty (Ann)

  • Easter Sun 12noon: Georgie Savage (BR); John & Mary Savage (Ann); Pauric Kelly (Ann); Ann Murray (Ann); Peer Dollard (Ann); Debra & Jim Waring (Ann)

FAUGHART

  • Holy Saturday: No Mass

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️ Parish Clergy

  • Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, Deacon George Kingsnorth

Parish Contacts

Weekly Envelope Contributions

  • Castletown: €380.00

  • Kilcurry: €448.86

  • Brid-a-Chrin: €331.45

  • Faughart: €153.00

  • Non-Envelope Total: €838.03 and £33.09

✝️ Sacraments & Prayers

  • Baptisms: Welcome to Paul James McKenna and Ciarán Óg Michael.

  • Recently Deceased: We pray for the repose of Paul O’Rourke. May he rest in peace.

  • First Friday Calls: Next Friday.

Lenten Devotions

  • Stations of the Cross:

    • Sundays in Faughart at 5:30pm

    • Fridays in Brid-A-Chrin after 7:30pm Mass

Notices & Events

  • Kilcurry Tidy Town AGM: Monday 7th April, 8pm at the Resource Centre

  • SVDP Collection: Weekend of 5th–6th April at all churches

  • Faughart Lourdes Volunteers Meeting: Wednesday, 7:30pm at the Parochial House

  • Mary’s Supreme Apostolate: Friday 4th April at 6pm, St Joseph’s Church, Castletown

  • Lourdes Pilgrimage: Final payment now due

  • Easter Party & Social Dance: Saturday 12th April, 8:30–11:15pm, Kilcurry Resource Centre. Music by Silver Moon, supper & spot prizes. Admission €10 (Eircode: A91 PY22)

✝️ Holy Week & Easter Ceremonies

St Joseph’s, Castletown

  • Mon: Confessions after 7pm Mass

  • Holy Thurs: 6pm Mass, Washing of Feet, Procession

  • Good Fri: 6pm Lord’s Passion, Veneration, Communion

  • Holy Sat: 6pm Vigil

  • Easter Sun: 12 noon Mass

St Brigid’s, Kilcurry

  • Holy Thurs: 7pm Mass

  • Good Fri: 7pm Lord’s Passion

  • Holy Sat: 7pm Vigil

  • Easter Sun: 11am Mass

Holy Rosary, Brid-A-Chrin

  • Holy Thurs: 6pm Mass

  • Holy Sat: 7:30pm Vigil

  • Easter Sun: 10am Mass

Faughart

  • Good Fri: 3pm Stations of the Cross

  • Easter Sun: 6am Dawn Mass at the summit of Faughart Graveyard

️ Mass Intentions

Kilcurry – Sunday 11am

  • This Week: Thomas & Rose Finnegan; Owen & Patrick Joe Mackin and DFM

  • Next Week: Finnegan, McNamee, Nash, Casey, McGee families (Anniversaries)

Brid-a-Chrin

  • Fri 7:30pm: Noel Rice (Ann)

  • Sun 10am: Eilish & Jimmy Greene

Castletown

  • Sat 6pm: Paddy McCourt (MM), Matthews, Califf, Bell families

  • Sun 12 noon: Eilish McNally (4th Ann), Mary & Sean Holland, Noeleen Moore

  • Next Sun 12 noon: Gerard Maguire

  • Weekday Masses: Mon 7pm, Tue–Fri 10am

Faughart

  • Sat 7:30pm: Margaret & Donal Rogan

  • Next Sat: Francis Gribben

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Newsboard – 23/03/2025

️ Faughart Parish Newsboard

Weekend of 22nd March 2025

Our Priests: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, Deacon George Kingsnorth
042 933 4410 | www.faughartparish.ie | info@faughartparish.ie
Facebook: Faughart Parish

Weekly Envelopes

Thank you for your generous contributions last week:

  • Castletown: €452.70
  • Kilcurry: €512.70
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €331.45
  • Faughart: €201.70
  • Non-envelope: €992.15
  • Faughart Shrine: €26 and £7.25

✨ Welcome

We warmly welcome Síofra Marie Gogarty and Alora Regan Abercrombie into our Christian community through baptism last weekend.

Stations of the Cross

Continue during Lent:

  • Faughart – Sundays at 5:30pm
  • Brid-A-Chrin – Fridays after 7:30pm Mass

All are welcome to join.

️ Faughart Lourdes Committee

  • Fundraising draw cards are now in circulation
  • Coffee Morning: Sunday 6th April, 10am–1pm (draw takes place during morning)
  • Next Meeting: Tuesday 25th March, 7:30pm, Parochial House

Blessing of the Graves 2025

  • Castletown (Old) – Thurs 12th June @ 7:30pm
  • Brid-A-Chrin – Sun 15th June @ 7:30pm
  • Kane – Tues 17th June @ 7:30pm
  • Urnai – Wed 18th June @ 7:30pm
  • Faughart – Thurs 19th June @ 7:30pm
  • Kilcurry – Sun 22nd June @ 7:30pm
  • Castletown (New) – Sun 29th June @ 7:30pm

Kilcurry Tidy Towns

  • Annual Spring Clean: Saturday 29th March
  • AGM: Monday 7th April, 8pm, Resource Centre
    For bags, gloves, litter pickers or hi-vis vests, contact 086 367 5828.

Parish Meetings & Groups

  • Parish Pastoral Council – Tuesday @ 7:30pm, Parochial House
  • Faughart Social Group – Mondays @ 7pm (Meditation with Eileen McCann)
  • Mary’s Supreme Apostolate – Mass for healing (for those affected by suicide),
    Friday 4th April @ 6pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown – All welcome

️ Masses This Week

KILCURRY
Sunday 11:00am – Margaret Craven (Anniversary), Sally Byrne, Charlie & Ruby Byrne (Anniversary)
Saturday 10:30am
Next Sunday 11:00am – Thomas & Rose Finnegan

BRID-A-CHRIN
Sunday 10:00am – Gerry O’Callaghan (Month’s Mind), Patrick (Paddy) Reilly (Month’s Mind),
John Martin (2nd Anniversary), Michael Gernon (Birthday Remembrance),
Betty McLoughlin (Anniversary)
Friday 7:30pm
Next Sunday 10:00am

CASTLETOWN
Saturday 6:00pm – Monica Boland (Anniversary), Ignasius McGee (13th Anniversary)
Sunday 12:00 noon – Michael O’Reilly; Gerry Rowland (Anniversary), Tom McKeown (Month’s Mind),
DFM of the Rowland & McKeown families; Gerry Lambe (Birthday Remembrance)
and DFM of the Lambe & McCoy families; Pauline McGlade (Anniversary)

Weekday Masses (Mon–Fri) at 10:00am
Wednesday – Patrick Duffy & DFM

Next Saturday 6:00pm – Paddy McCourt (Month’s Mind), Harry & Dora Matthews,
Jim & Bridget Califf, Paddy, Kitty, Hugh & Sheila Bell
Next Sunday 12:00 noon – Eilish McNally (4th Anniversary), Mary & Sean Holland

FAUGHART
Saturday 7:30pm
Next Saturday 7:30pm – Margaret & Donal Rogan

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Faughart Parish News – 14th March 2025

Parish Information

Weekly Contributions

Thank you for your support towards the upkeep of our parish:

  • Castletown: €490.90
  • Kilcurry: €326.66
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €571.60
  • Faughart: €194.00
  • Non-Envelope: €608.00
  • Faughart Shrine: €484.40 & £39.80

Welcome to the Christian Community

We welcome Josh James Coleman, who was baptised last weekend.

Lenten Devotions & Parish Events

Stations of the Cross

  • Faughart: Sundays during Lent at 5:30 PM
  • Brid-a-Chrin: Fridays after 7:30 PM Mass

Faughart Lourdes Committee

  • Fundraising Draw Cards: Now available
  • Coffee Morning & Draw: Sunday 6th April, 10 AM – 1 PM
  • Lourdes Committee Meeting: Thursday at 7:30 PM (Parochial House)

Blessing of the Graves 2025

  • Castletown (Old) – Thursday 12th June, 7:30 PM
  • Brid-a-Chrin – Sunday 15th June, 7:30 PM
  • Kane – Tuesday 17th June, 7:30 PM
  • Urnai – Wednesday 18th June, 7:30 PM
  • Faughart – Thursday 19th June, 7:30 PM
  • Kilcurry – Sunday 22nd June, 7:30 PM
  • Castletown (New) – Sunday 29th June, 7:30 PM

Community Notices

Kilcurry Tidy Towns – Spring Clean

  • Date: Saturday 29th March
  • AGM: Monday 7th April, 8 PM (Resource Centre)
  • Litter & Waste Concerns: Cooperation with Louth County Council to combat illegal dumping in Toberona, Scotchgreen, Kilcurry & Dungooley.
  • Report Dumping: Contact Louth County Council 042 933 5457

Daily Lenten Prayer

Today, Lord, I choose life,
I choose Your love and the challenge to live it and share it,
I choose faith, accepting You as Lord and God,
I choose to let go of my burdens,
Day by day, handing them over to You.
I choose to take hold of Your strength and power
Ever more deeply in my life.
May I come to Easter with a heart open to dying with You
And rising to new life, day by day. Amen.

Masses This Week

Kilcurry

  • Sunday 11:00 AM – Peter & Mary McDermot & DFM, Veronica Sheils (Ann), Seamus, Kay & Thomas Murphy, Lord Ballyedmond (Ann), Aidan Kerr (Ann)
  • Monday 11:00 AM – Lissie & Patrick Coburn & DFM, Josephine Murphy, Alfie, Alice, Rose & Charline Heeney
  • Next Sunday 11:00 AM – Margaret Craven (Ann), Sally Byrne, Charlie & Ruby Byrne (Ann)

Brid-a-Chrin

  • Sunday 10:00 AM – Owen Rice (MM), Willie & May Treacy & DFM, Paddy, Mary, Cathy McGowan & DFM
  • Friday 7:30 PM – Kevin & Teresa McKeown
  • Next Sunday 10:00 AM – Gerry O’Callaghan (MM), Patrick Reilly (MM), John Martin (2nd Ann), Michael Gernon (BR)

Castletown

  • Saturday 6:00 PM – Geraldine Duffy (MM), Alan Toner (13th Ann), Betty Sands, Megan O’Connor (Ann), Una McEvoy (Ann), Patrick, Maura & Brian Rafferty, Fidelma Conway & DFM, Bellew & Rafferty families
  • Sunday 12:00 Noon – Kathleen Kelly (Ann), Sandra Gorham (4th Ann)
  • Monday 10:00 AM – St. Patrick’s Day
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – Solemnity of St. Joseph
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – Jack, Maura & Nicholas Ferguson (Ann)
  • Next Saturday 6:00 PM – Monica Boland (Ann), Ignasius McGee (13th Ann)
  • Next Sunday 12:00 Noon – Michael O’Reilly, Gerry Rowland (Ann), Tom McKeown (MM), Rowland & McKeown families, Gerry Lambe (BR), Lambe & McCoy families, Pauline McGlade (Ann)

Faughart

  • Saturday 7:30 PM – Gerry & May Savage & DFM, Danny Marmion & DFM
  • Next Saturday 7:30 PM
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Newsboard – 09/03/2025

FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD

7th March 2025

OUR PRIESTS:

Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, and Deacon George Kingsnorth.

Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook Page: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 9334410

PARISH NEWS

Weekly Envelopes Contributions:

  • Castletown: €446.00
  • Kilcurry: €552.00
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €206.30
  • Faughart: €224.00
  • Non-Envelope Contributions: €847.38 and £22.69

We Pray for the Happy Repose of:

  • Patrick (Paddy) Reilly
  • Patrick (Paddy) Mc Court
    May they rest in peace.

Welcome into Our Christian Community:

  • Callum Patrick Brodigan Mc Gahon
  • Aslee Maura Brodigan Mc Gahon
  • Arthur James Gavigan Muckian

Trocaire Boxes are available in churches this weekend.

Parish Envelopes have been delivered. Thanks to all who helped prepare and distribute them.

✝️ Stations of the Cross

  • Sunday during Lent: Faughart at 5.30pm
  • Friday after 7.30pm Mass: Brid-A-Chrin

☕ Faughart Lourdes Committee

  • Fundraising Draw Cards now in circulation.
  • Coffee Morning: Sunday 6th April (10am – 1pm) – Draw will take place.

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES 2025

  • Castletown (Old): Thursday 12th June 7.30pm
  • Bridge-A-Chrin: Sunday 15th June 7.30pm
  • Kane: Tuesday 17th June 7.30pm
  • Urnai: Wednesday 18th June 7.30pm
  • Faughart: Thursday 19th June 7.30pm
  • Kilcurry: Sunday 22nd June 7.30pm
  • Castletown (New): Sunday 29th June 7.30pm

LENTEN REFLECTION

Create a Prayer Space at Home

  • A purple cloth (penance)
  • A crucifix (reminder of Christ’s sacrifice)
  • Holy water (blessing ourselves)
  • A candle (lit during prayer)
  • A bowl of sand (Jesus’ 40 days in the desert)

Daily Lenten Prayer
Today Lord, I choose life,
I choose your love and the challenge to live it and share it,
I choose faith, accepting you as Lord and God,
I choose to let go of some part of my burdens,
Day by day, handing them over to you.
I choose to take hold of your strength and power,
Ever more deeply in my life.
May I come to Easter with a heart open to dying with you
And rising to new life, day by day. Amen.

MASS SCHEDULE

Kilcurry

  • Sunday 11.00am – Jimmy Flynn (MM), Harry Reilly (3rd Ann) & Sinead Reilly, Elizabeth Hamilton (Ann)
  • Next Sunday 11.00am – Peter & Mary McDermot & DFM, Veronica Sheils (Ann), Seamus, Kay & Thomas Murphy, Lord Balledmond (Ann)

Brid-a-Chrin

  • Sunday 10.00am
  • Friday 7.30pm – Stations of the Cross after Mass
  • Next Sunday 10.00am – Owen Rice (MM), Willie & May Treacy & DFM of the Treacy & O’Toole families

Castletown

  • Saturday 6.00pm – Olivia McQuillan & Paddy Murphy, Patsy Rogers (BR)
  • Sunday 12 noon – Thomas & Joan Kinch, Maureen Rajasingam, Siobhan Clarke (née Kinch), Marian Sheridan, Maura McCourt & DFM
  • Monday 7.00pm – Kathleen Rooney
  • Tuesday 10.00am – Michael & Ellen Laverty (Ann)
  • Friday 10.00am – Ian Browne
  • Next Saturday 6.00pm – Geraldine Duffy (MM), Alan Toner (13th Ann), Betty Sands, Megan O’Connor (Ann), Una McEvoy (Ann), Patrick, Maura & Brian Rafferty, Fidelma Conway & DFM, DFM of the Bellew & Rafferty family
  • Next Sunday 12.00pm – Kathleen Kelly (Ann), Sandra Gorham (4th Ann)

Faughart

  • Saturday 7.30pm – Michael Marmion (Ann), Mick & Eileen Duffy (Ann), Margaret Alderson (Ann)
  • Next Saturday 7.30pm – Gerry & May Savage & DFM, Danny Marmion & DFM
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FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD – 28th February 2025

OUR PRIESTS

WEEKLY ENVELOPES

Your contributions last week towards the upkeep of our parish:

  • Castletown: €172.00
  • Kilcurry: €536.16
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €171.00
  • Faughart: €165.50
  • Non-Envelope: €588.74 and £17.64

WE PRAY FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF

  • Patrick Reilly – May he rest in peace.

ASH WEDNESDAY MASS TIMES

  • 10:00 AM – Castletown
  • 11:00 AM – Kilcurry

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

  • Every Sunday during Lent in Faughart at 5:30 PM
  • Every Friday evening after 7:30 PM Mass in Brid-A-Crinn
  • All welcome.

FAUGHART LOURDES COMMITTEE MEETING

  • Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM in the Parochial House.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (SVP) COLLECTION

  • Taking place at all churches this weekend.

MARY’S SUPREME APOSTOLATE – MASS FOR HEALING

  • For those who are suicidal and those who have lost loved ones by suicide.
  • Friday, March 7th at 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown.
  • All are welcome.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SCHEME VACANCY – FAUGHART SHRINE

  • 19.5 hours per week
  • Interested? Contact Fr. Vinod or Cllr. John Reilly for more details.

ROCHE EMMETS GFC 2025 MEMBERSHIP FEES

  • Membership Day: Sunday, 9th March at 12:00 PM in the clubhouse.
  • New & returning members welcome!
  • Enjoy access to club facilities, walking track, social events, and more!
  • Renew online via ClubZapp.

MASS TIMES DURING THE WEEK

KILCURRY

  • Sunday 11:00 AM
    • Peter McKeown, Bernard Rafferty (1st Ann), Tom & Olive Craig (Ann), Larry & Bridie Craig (Ann), Mary Finnegan & DFM; Kathleen and Sean Lynch (Ann), Julie Nash and DFM of the Nash Family (London).
  • Ash Wednesday 11:00 AM
  • Next Sunday 11:00 AM
    • Jimmy Flynn (MM), Harry Reilly (3rd Ann), Sinead Reilly, Elizabeth Hamilton (Ann), Margaret Alderson.

BRID-A-CHRIN

  • Sunday 10:00 AM
    • Noel Begley (MM), Annaleen Quigley & DFM.
  • Friday 7:30 PM
    • Hugh and Bridget Grant and DFM.
  • Next Sunday 10:00 AM

CASTLETOWN

  • Saturday 6:00 PM
    • George Coburn (MM), Frank, Margaret & Gerard Louth, Frank & Maura Martin.
  • Sunday 12:00 PM
  • Monday 7:00 PM
    • Daniel Martin (Ann).
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM (Ash Wednesday)
  • Friday 10:00 AM
  • Next Saturday 6:00 PM
    • Olivia McQuillan and Paddy Murphy.
  • Next Sunday 12:00 PM
    • Thomas and Joan Kinch, Maureen Rajasingam, Siobhain Clarke (Nee Kinch), Marian Sheridan, Maura McCourt and DFM.

FAUGHART

  • Saturday 7:30 PM
    • Vera Murphy (Ann).
  • Next Saturday 7:30 PM
    • Michael Marmion (Ann), Mick and Eileen Duffy (Ann).
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Newsboard – 06/02/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard – 15th February 2025

Our Clergy:

  • Fr. Vinod Kurian
  • Fr. Oliver Stansfield
  • Deacon George Kingsnorth

Parish Contact Details:

Parish Notices

Weekly Envelopes Collection

Last week’s contributions towards the upkeep of our parish:

  • Castletown – €217.00
  • Kilcurry – €390.10
  • Brid-a-Chrin – €494.24
  • Faughart – €178.90
  • Non-Envelope – €572.55 and £12.55
  • Faughart Shrine – €342.90 and £48.05

St. Brigid’s Relic

The relic of St. Brigid will be available for veneration at Faughart Shrine every Sunday afternoon in February from 2 pm – 4 pm. All welcome.

We Pray for the Happy Repose

Geraldine Duffy who passed away recently. May she rest in peace.

Welcome into Our Christian Community

We welcome the newly baptised:

  • Cathair Doherty
  • Tiárna Elizabeth Trainor
  • Liam James McShane

Parish Groups & Meetings

Faughart Social Group – Resuming Monday at 7:30 pm in the Resource Centre. Organising events for the year ahead.

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the Parochial House.

Vacancy: Community Employment Scheme Worker

A Community Employment (CE) Worker position is available at Faughart Shrine.

  • Hours: 19.5 per week
  • Contact: Fr. Vinod or Cllr. John Reilly for more details.

Masses During the Week

KILCURRY

  • Sunday 11:00 am – Aidan McBride, Cissie Treanor (5th Ann), Bob Buckley (Ann)
  • Next Sunday 11:00 am – Josephine & Gerry Reilly & D.F.M, Eamon Jr & Eamon Snr Bennett, Julia Nash & D.F.M Nash Family

BRID-A-CHRIN

  • Sunday 10:00 am
  • Friday 7:30 pm – McElroy Family
  • Next Sunday 10:00 am – Charles & Ethel Moore (Ann)

CASTLETOWN

  • Saturday 6:00 pm – Paul Reilly (MM), Margaret Faulkner and DFM, Pa and May Kerley and DFM, Monina Matthews (Ann), Denise Casey, Jenna Casey Murden and Jack Murden, Margaret and Justin Murnaghan (Ann), Ann and Michael Morton (Ann)
  • Sunday 12:00 noon – Laurence and Kathleen Cunningham, Kathleen Kelly, Aileen Hearty (Ann), Davie Collins, Patrick McDonagh
  • Monday 7:00 pm – Tim & Eugene Litchfield (Ann), Joan Agnew
  • Tuesday 10:00 am
  • Wednesday 10:00 am
  • Friday 10:00 am
  • Next Saturday 6:00 pm – Lydia Whyte (10th Ann), Thomas O’Connor (Ann)
  • Next Sunday 12:00 noon

FAUGHART

  • Saturday 7:30 pm
  • Next Saturday 7:30 pm
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FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD

9th February 2025

OUR PRIESTS

Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, and Deacon George Kingsnorth.

PARISH CONTACT

WEEKLY ENVELOPES

Your contributions last week towards the upkeep of our parish:

  • Castletown: €515.00
  • Kilcurry: €254.00
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €201.00
  • Faughart: €53.30
  • Non-Envelope Contributions: €521.05
  • Faughart Shrine: €1,585.00 and £355.00

ST. BRIGID’S RELIC

The relic of St. Brigid will be available for veneration at Faughart Shrine every Sunday afternoon in February from 2 PM to 4 PM. All welcome.

WE PRAY FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE

We remember Jimmy Flynn and George Coburn, who passed away recently. May they rest in peace.

WELCOME INTO OUR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Congratulations to Jack Padraig Keane and Camden John Cunningham, who were baptised last week.

ARMAGH ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2025

  • Dates: Monday 5th May – Saturday 10th May
  • Fare: €955 per person
  • Pilgrimage travel insurance: €45 per person (for those without their own insurance)
  • Applications: Through parish priests or committee members
  • Closing date: Monday 10th February
  • Full workers meeting: Thursday 13th February at 7:30 PM

THANK YOU

A heartfelt thanks to all who contributed at Faughart Shrine last weekend, including:

  • Traffic control volunteers
  • Choir
  • Sacristans
  • Caretakers
  • Readers
  • Relic holders
  • Refreshment providers
  • And everyone who helped in any way

Your support is greatly appreciated!

VACANCY: COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SCHEME WORKER

A vacancy is available for a Community Employment (CE) worker at Faughart Shrine.

  • Hours: 19.5 hours per week
  • For more information, contact: Fr. Vinod or Cllr. John Reilly

MASSES DURING THE WEEK

KILCURRY

  • Sunday (11:00 AM): Anne Mee (5th Ann.), Eileen McGee & DFM
  • Next Sunday (11:00 AM): Aidan McBride, Cissie Treanor (5th Ann.)

BRID-A-CHRIN

  • Sunday (10:00 AM): John Maguire (Ann.), Gerry Muckian & his parents Roseanne and Laurence Muckian
  • Friday (7:30 PM): –
  • Next Sunday (10:00 AM): –

CASTLETOWN

  • Saturday (6:00 PM): Ann Finnegan (20th Ann.), Fr. Aidan Kennedy I.C. (Ann.), Megan O’Connor (BR), Una McEvoy (BR), Paddy & Kevin Campbell and DFM of the Campbell family, Maureen O’Callaghan (Ann.)
  • Sunday (12:00 Noon): Aileen Hearty (Ann.), Michael Bent, Pat & Rose Breenan and DFM, James Baxter (Ann.)
  • Monday (7:00 PM): –
  • Tuesday (10:00 AM): –
  • Wednesday (10:00 AM): –
  • Friday (10:00 AM): –
  • Next Saturday (6:00 PM): Paul Reilly (MM), Margaret Faulkner and DFM, Pa & May Kerley and DFM, Monina Matthews (Ann.), Denise Casey, Jenna Casey Murden & Jack Murden, Margaret & Justin Murnaghan (Ann.), Ann & Michael Murnaghan (Ann.)
  • Next Sunday (12:00 Noon): Laurence & Kathleen Cunningham, Kathleen Kelly, Aileen Hearty (Ann.)

FAUGHART

  • Saturday (7:30 PM): Pat Murphy and DFM, John, Vera, Dermot, Alan McArdle, Aidan Touhy & DFM of the McArdle & Cathtart Family, Kitty McArdle
  • Next Saturday (7:30 PM): –
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Newsboard – 02/02/2025

Faughart Parish News Summary – 31st January 2025

Parish Notices

  • Weekly Contributions: Last week’s collections were:
    • Castletown: €190.50
    • Kilcurry: €316.60
    • Brid-a-Chrin: €262.25
    • Faughart: €205.50
    • Non-envelope donations: €781.16 and £18.55.
  • Sympathies: We pray for the repose of Noel Begley, who passed away recently. May he rest in peace.
  • Baptisms: Welcome to our Christian community, Ryan Patrick Rafferty and Harry Mark White, who were baptized last week.
  • First Friday Calls: If you or someone you know would like a visit this Friday, please contact the Parochial House.
  • St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Collection: Taking place at all churches this weekend.
  • Armagh Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2025:
    • Dates: Monday, 5th May – Saturday, 10th May
    • Cost: €955 + €45 insurance (for those without personal travel insurance).
    • Applications via parish priests or committee members.
    • Closing date: Monday, 10th February.
  • Mass for Healing:
    • Friday, 7th February at 6:00 pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown.
    • Dedicated to those struggling with suicidal thoughts and families who have lost loved ones to suicide.
    • All are welcome.
  • Community Employment Scheme Vacancy:
    • Location: Faughart Shrine
    • Hours: 19.5 per week
    • Contact: Fr. Vinod or Cllr. John Reilly for details.

Mass Schedule Highlights

  • Kilcurry:
    • Sunday, 11:00 am – Mass for Owen Joe Woods, Turlough & John Goss, Eileen McGee & DFM, Hugh & Nancy McNamee & McEvoy Family.
    • Next Sunday: 11:00 am – Ann Mee (5th Ann).
  • Brid-a-Chrin:
    • Sunday, 10:00 am – Mass for Paddy & Eileen Lennon & DFM, Florence Harvey (Ann).
    • Next Sunday: 10:00 am – John Maguire (Ann), Gerry Muckian & his parents.
  • Castletown:
    • Saturday, 6:00 pm – Mass for Claire Dixon (1st Ann), Bridie McGivern, Patrick McGee (1st Ann), Paddy Doyle (1st Ann).
    • Sunday, 12:00 pm – Mass for Robbie Menary (Ann).
  • Faughart:
    • Saturday, 11:00 am – Patrick & Elizabeth Reilly & DFM.
    • Next Saturday, 7:30 pm – Pat Murphy & DFM, John, Vera, Dermot, Alan McArdle.

Important Notice:

There will be no live-streamed Mass from Kilcurry this weekend due to a server issue. We apologize for any inconvenience.

For further updates, visit www.faughartparish.ie or check our Facebook page.

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Newsboard – 26/01/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard

Week of 25th January 2025

Contact Information:
Parish Website: www.faughartparish.ie
Facebook Page: Faughart Parish
Email: info@faughartparish.ie
Phone: 042 933 4410

Parish Updates

Weekly Contributions:
Your generous contributions for parish upkeep last week:

  • Castletown: €319.00
  • Kilcurry: €494.73
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €417.50
  • Faughart: €124.50
  • Non-Envelope Contributions: €666.08 and £10 Stg

We Pray For the Happy Repose
Of Paul Reilly, who passed away recently. May he rest in peace.

Welcome to Our Christian Community
Emma Nikolova Georgieva, baptized last week.

Mass Diary 2025
Bookings for 2025 masses are now open. Contact the Parochial House (Mon-Fri, 10 am–2 pm).

St. Brigid’s Triduum & Feast Day

Triduum at the Oratory:

  • Thursday, 30th January: 7.30 pm
  • Friday, 31st January: 7.30 pm

St. Brigid’s Day (1st February):

  • 11:00 am: Mass at the Shrine
  • 11:45 am – 2:45 pm: Relic of St. Brigid at the Shrine
  • 3:00 pm: Mass at the Shrine
  • 8:00 pm: Candlelight Procession (Faughart Hill to the Shrine)
    Celebrant: Bishop Michael Router

Important Notes:

  • Wrap up warmly for the procession.
  • Limited parking available; priority for those needing assistance.
  • Volunteers are needed for traffic management. Hi-viz vests provided.

No Saturday Vigil Mass:
There will be no vigil mass at the Shrine on 1st February.

Notices

Community Employment Vacancy:
A CE worker position is open at Faughart Shrine (19.5 hrs/week).
Contact: Fr. Vinod or Cllr. John Reilly.

Armagh Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:

  • Dates: 5th – 10th May 2025
  • Cost: €955 + €45 travel insurance (if needed)
  • Applications through parish priests or committee members.
  • Closing Date: Monday, 10th February.
  • Meeting: Monday, 7.30 pm at the Parochial House.

Mary’s Supreme Apostolate:
Mass for Healing

  • Date: Friday, 7th February
  • Time: 6:00 pm
  • Location: St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown
    Prayers for those affected by suicide.

Weekly Mass Schedule

Kilcurry

  • Sunday: 11:00 am
    • Elizabeth & Patrick Lennon, Tom Begley, Larry Treanor, James & Brigid McDonnell, James & Margaret Conlon (DFM).
  • Next Sunday: 11:00 am
    • Owen Joe Woods (Anniversary), Turlough & John Goss, Eileen McGee, Hugh & Nancy McNamee, McEvoy Family (DFM).

Brid-a-Chrin

  • Sunday: 10:00 am
    • Peter McShane, Pat McArdle, John & Paddy Callaghan, Teddy Lamb (Anniversary).
  • Friday: 7:30 pm
  • Next Sunday: 10:00 am
    • Paddy & Eileen Lennon, Florence Harvey (Anniversary).

Castletown

  • Saturday: 6:00 pm
  • Sunday: 12:00 pm
    • Joe McGeown, Sharon Enwright & Smith Family (DFM), Mena & Bill Petty, Billy & Marie Gray, John Garland (2nd Ann.), Delia & Patrick Garland.
  • Next Saturday: 6:00 pm
    • Bridie McGivern, Patrick McGee, Paddy Doyle, Claire Dixon (Anniversaries).
  • Next Sunday: 12:00 pm

Faughart

  • Saturday: 7:30 pm
    • Liam Quinn
  • Next Saturday: 11:00 am
    • Patrick & Elizabeth Reilly (DFM).
    • 3:00 pm: Additional Mass
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Newsboard – 19/01/2025

Faughart Parish Newsletter

Date: Week of 19th January 2025

Our Priests

  • Fr. Vinod Kurian
  • Fr. Oliver Stansfield
  • Deacon George Kingsnorth

Contact Information:

Parish Contributions

  • Castletown: €205.00
  • Kilcurry: €402.00
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €174.20
  • Faughart: €429.00
  • Non-Envelope Donations: €840.00
  • Faughart Shrine: €185.90 and £18.87

Prayers and Welcomes

  • We Pray for the Happy Repose: Paul Reilly (RIP)
  • Welcome Into Our Christian Community: Cohan John Campbell

Mass Diary 2025

To book or check masses for the year, contact the Parochial House.
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 am–2 pm.

St. Brigid’s Triduum and Day Programme

  • Triduum at the Oratory:
    • Thursday, 30th January – 7:30 pm
    • Friday, 31st January – 7:30 pm (Celebrant: Fr. James Browne I.C.)
  • St. Brigid’s Day Masses (1st February):
    • 11:00 am: Mass at Shrine
    • 11:45 am–2:45 pm: Relic at Shrine
    • 3:00 pm: Mass at Shrine
    • 8:00 pm: Candlelight Procession (From Faughart Hill to Shrine – Dress warmly)

Note:

  • No Saturday vigil mass at the Shrine on 1st February.
  • Volunteers needed for traffic management, etc. Contact the Parochial House. Hi-Vis vests provided.

Upcoming Events

  • Faughart Lourdes Committee Meeting:
    Tuesday, 21st January @ 7:30 pm.
  • St. Brigid’s Lunch:
    Date: Saturday, 25th January
    Time: 1:30 pm
    Venue: Kilcurry Resource Centre
    Booking: Text/WhatsApp your name and contact details to 0860654763.

Vacancy

Position: Community Employment (CE) Worker at Faughart Shrine
Hours: 19.5 hours per week
Contact: Fr. Vinod or Cllr. John Reilly

Thanks

SVDP extends gratitude to the parents, children, and staff of Scoil Phádraig Naofa for their Christmas food donations.

Mass Schedule

Kilcurry

  • Sunday (11:00 am):
    • Mary Muckian (MM), Seamus Flynn (1st Ann), Patrick and Catherine McShane and DFM, Eugene Smyth, Frank Corbett, George and Cassie McNamee and daughter Eileen.
  • Next Sunday:
    • Elizabeth and Patrick Lennon, Tom Begley, Larry Treanor and DFM, James and Brigid McDonnell and DFM, James and Margaret Conlon DFM.

Brid-a-Chrin

  • Sunday (10:00 am): Kathleen McKeown (Ann)
  • Next Sunday: Peter McShane, Pat McArdle, John and Paddy Callaghan.

Castletown

  • Saturday (6:00 pm): Special Intention, Patrick and Bridget McKenna and DFM.
  • Sunday (12:00 noon):
    • Kitty Hearty (MM), Kitty Murphy (1st Ann), Benny Casey (2nd Ann), Ann Stewart (2nd Ann).
  • Next Saturday:
    • Joe McGeown (Ann), Sharon Enwright and DFM, Mena and Bill Petty (Ann), Billy and Marie Gray (Ann), John Garland (2nd Ann), Delia and Patrick Garland.

Faughart

  • Saturday (7:30 pm): Jack and Margaret Fegan and DFM.
  • Next Saturday: Liam Quinn
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Newsboard – 12/01/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard – 10th January 2025

Welcome to Faughart Parish

Our Priests: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, and Deacon George Kingsnorth
Contact Us:

Weekly Contributions

Thank you for your generosity:

  • Castletown: €186.00
  • Kilcurry: €675.61
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €352.02
  • Faughart: €327.30
  • Non-Envelope Contributions: €737.10
  • Kilcurry Candelabra: €335.00 and £11.84

Baptism

Welcome to our Christian Community:
Riona Olive Curtis, baptized recently.

Parish Pastoral Meeting

Date: Tuesday, 14th January
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Parochial House

Mass Diary 2025

Book or check your Mass intentions for the year.
Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

St. Brigid’s Triduum at Faughart Shrine

  • Dates:
    • Thursday, 30th January – 7:30 pm
    • Friday, 31st January – 7:30 pm
    • Saturday, 1st February – 11:00 am
  • Candlelight Procession: Saturday, 1st February at 8:00 pm (from the summit).
    Wrap up well and bring a candle!
  • Celebrant: Fr. James Browne I.C.

Weddings

Prepare for your marriage by booking a course with Accord.

Thanks

Dundalk Simon Community expresses gratitude for your generosity in the recent collection, which raised €960.00.

St. Brigid’s Lunch

Join us for St. Brigid’s Lunch!
Date: Saturday, 25th January
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Kilcurry Resource Centre
Booking: Text/WhatsApp your name and contact details or call 0860654763.

Job Vacancy: Community Employment Scheme Worker

Location: Faughart Shrine
Hours: 19.5 hours per week
Contact: Fr. Vinod or Cllr. John Reilly for more information.

Weekly Mass Intentions

Kilcurry:

  • Sunday, 11:00 am: Maise McKeown, Kathleen Dennison, Seamus Corbett, Fiona Hamill (Ann), Sean Murtagh, Joseph and Bridie Stewart
  • Next Sunday, 11:00 am: Mary Muckian (MM), Seamus Flynn (1st Ann), Patrick and Catherine McShane & DFM, Eugene Smyth, Frank Corbett, George and Cassie McNamee

Brid-a-Chrin:

  • Sunday, 10:00 am: Miriam Myres (MM), Margaret McKeown (Ann)
  • Friday, 7:30 pm: Nicolas Kirk & DFM
  • Next Sunday, 10:00 am: Kathleen McKeown (Ann)

Castletown:

  • Saturday, 6:00 pm: Geraldine Boyle (1st Ann), James and Agnes Ward & DFM
  • Sunday, 12:00 pm: Billy Clarke (Ann), Annie, Tom Martin & Tom Jnr, Nanny Harrison (12th Ann)
  • Weekday Masses:
    • Monday, 7:00 pm
    • Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 am
  • Next Saturday, 6:00 pm
  • Next Sunday, 12:00 pm: Kitty Hearty (MM), Kitty Murphy (1st Ann), Benny Casey (2nd Ann), Ann Stewart (2nd Ann)

Faughart:

  • Saturday, 7:30 pm: Reynolds Family & DFM
  • Next Saturday, 7:30 pm: Jack and Margaret Fegan & DFM

Thank you for being a part of our vibrant community!

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Newsboard – 05/01/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard – 3rd January 2025

Welcome to this week’s parish update!

Our Clergy:

  • Fr. Vinod Kurian
  • Fr. Oliver Stansfield
  • Deacon George Kingsnorth

For more information, feel free to visit our:

Weekly Contributions:

We appreciate your continued generosity towards the upkeep of our parish. Last week’s collections were:

  • Castletown: €296.00
  • Kilcurry: €546.40
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €279.00
  • Faughart: €399.00
  • Non-envelope Contributions: €675.70 & £21.50

Christmas Priest Collection: €6547.00 – Thank you all for your kindness and support!

Mass Schedule for This Week:

Kilcurry:

  • Sunday (11:00 am):
    • Robin Dalton (MM)
    • Maise McKeown
    • Peter & Maureen Goss
    • John Rogers
    • Ronnie, Winnie & Ronald Roslyn
  • Monday (11:00 am): Epiphany of the Lord
  • Next Sunday (11:00 am):
    • Maise McKeown & Kathleen Dennison
    • Seamus Corbett
    • Fiona Hamill (Ann)
    • Sean Murtagh
    • Joseph & Bridie Stewart

Brid-a-Chrin:

  • Sunday (10:00 am):
    • Alice Grant (MM)
    • Brigid, Liam & Gerard Rice
  • Friday (7:30 pm):
    • Eddie Gogarty (Ann)
  • Next Sunday (10:00 am):
    • Miriam Myres (MM)
    • Margaret McKeown (Ann)

Castletown:

  • Saturday (6:00 pm):
    • Margaret Kelly (Ann)
  • Sunday (12:00 noon):
    • Sheila O’Rourke
  • Monday (7:00 pm)
  • Tuesday – Friday (10:00 am)
  • Next Saturday (6:00 pm):
    • Geraldine Boyle (1st Ann)
    • Nancy Harrison
    • James & Agnes Ward & DFM
  • Next Sunday (12:00 noon):
    • Billy Clarke (Ann)
    • Annie & Tom Martin & Tom Jnr

Faughart:

  • Saturday (7:30 pm)
  • Next Saturday (7:30 pm):
    • Reynolds Family & DFM

Announcements:

  • Mass for the Epiphany of the Lord – Monday 6th January at 11:00 am in Kilcurry
  • Welcome to Our Christian Community: Congratulations to Cu Christopher McNeill on his baptism
  • Wedding Congratulations: Warm wishes to Tiernan Woods and Roisin McEneaney on their recent marriage

Parish Activities & Events:

St. Brigid’s Lunch

  • Date: Saturday, 25th January
  • Time: 1:30 pm
  • Location: Kilcurry Resource Centre
  • Reserve your seat – Text or WhatsApp your name and contact details to 0860654763.

Vacancy: Community Employment (CE) Worker

  • ️ Location: Faughart Shrine
  • ⏱️ Hours: 19.5 hours per week
  • If interested, please contact Fr. Vinod or Cllr. John Reilly for more details.

Additional Information:

  • Marriage Preparation: Book your pre-marriage course with Accord.
  • Mass Diary 2025: Call the parochial house to book or check your Mass intentions for the year ahead.

Thank you for being part of our parish community. We look forward to welcoming you at Mass and our upcoming events!

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Newsboard – 22/12/2024

Parish Newsletter – 21st December 2024

Our Priests: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, Deacon George Kingsnorth
Contact: www.faughartparish.ie | info@faughartparish.ie | 042 933 4410

Weekly Envelope Contributions:

  • Castletown: €251.20
  • Kilcurry: €422.42
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €275.98
  • Faughart: €165.00
  • Non-Envelope: €753.20 and £29.15
  • Castletown Candelabra: €55.00

Welcome

We welcome Míla Rose Donnelly into our Christian community.

We Pray For

  • Mary Muckian & Kitty Hearty – May they rest in peace.

Christmas Mass Times

Kilcurry

  • Christmas Eve: 8.00 pm
  • Christmas Day: 11.00 am

Brid-A-Chrinn

  • Christmas Eve: 6.30 pm
  • Christmas Day: 10.00 am

Castletown

  • Christmas Eve: 6.00 pm
  • Christmas Day: 12.00 noon

Faughart Shrine

  • Christmas Eve: 7.30 pm

Mass Intentions

Kilcurry

  • Sunday 11:00 am – Michael Hanratty (2nd Ann.), Kathleen & Michael Marmion & DFM, Phyllis Malone (BR), James, Mary & Mark Reilly
  • Christmas Eve 8:00 pm – Brendan McGeough (2nd Ann.), Robert McKay, People of the Parish
  • Christmas Day 11:00 am – Deceased of the Parish
  • Next Sunday 11:00 am – George & Kathleen Coburn, Ben & May Marmion, Fabian McEntee (Ann.), Patricia O’Neill

Brid-a-Chrinn

  • Sunday 10:00 am
  • Christmas Eve 6:30 pm – People of the Parish
  • Christmas Day 10:00 am – Deceased of the Parish
  • Next Sunday 10:00 am – Rita & John Martin, Oliver Duffy & DFM

Castletown

  • Saturday 6:00 pm – Michael & Mary Coburn & DFM
  • Sunday 12:00 noon – Deceased Members of McNally Families, Kevin & Julia Corrway, Maria, Bridie & Michael Bird, Margaret Bishop (Ann.)
  • Christmas Eve 7:00 pm – Carmel Martin, People of the Parish
  • Christmas Day 12:00 noon – Deceased of the Parish
  • Next Saturday 6:00 pm – Olive Morton (Ann.), Unie Younger (Ann.), Leo Watters & Family, Michael & Kathleen O’Connor

Faughart

  • Saturday 7:30 pm – Mary, Hugh & Brian Murphy, Paddy Clarke (1st Ann.), Pat & Mary Magee & DFM
  • Christmas Eve 7:30 pm – People of the Parish
  • Next Saturday 7:30 pm

Upcoming Events

  • Mary’s Supreme Apostolate
    Night Vigil – New Year’s Eve (31st Dec) at St. Brigid’s Shrine, Faughart

    • Begins at 8 pm with Holy Confessions
    • Adoration until 5 am
  • Second Collection – At all Christmas Masses for the Priests of the Parish.
  • Holy Communion – Will be brought to the sick and housebound on Christmas Eve.
  • Christmas Remembrance Tree – Light a candle in memory of loved ones at Christmas Mass.
  • Poinsettias – Leave on the altar in remembrance of loved ones.

Fr. Vinod, Fr. Stansfield, and the parish groups wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Note: No Masses in Fatima (Monday, Thursday, and Friday) or Brid-A-Chrinn (Friday) this week.

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Newsboard – 08/12/2024

Welcome to Our Parish

We are delighted to share the latest updates and events happening in our parish community.

Weekly Contributions

Thank you for your continued support of our parish:

  • Castletown: €189.10
  • Kilcurry: €381.00
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €343.50
  • Faughart: €133.30
  • Non-envelope Contributions: €707.75 and £24.51

Welcoming New Members

We warmly welcome Lorcán Seán Mc Gee into our Christian community.

Remembering Our Loved Ones

We pray for the happy repose of:

  • Alice Grant
  • Robin Dalton

May they rest in peace.

Upcoming Events and Announcements

Penitential Service

Join us on Wednesday, December 12th at 7:30 PM in St. Mary’s Church, Mullaghbawn.

Christmas Mass Times

  • Kilcurry:
    • Christmas Eve: 8:00 PM
    • Christmas Day: 11:00 AM
  • Brid-a-Chrin:
    • Christmas Eve: 6:30 PM
    • Christmas Day: 10:00 AM
  • Castletown:
    • Christmas Eve: 6:00 PM
    • Christmas Day: 12:00 Noon
  • Faughart Shrine:
    • Christmas Eve: 7:30 PM

Bambinelli Sunday

Bring the Baby Jesus figurine from your crib to Mass next weekend for a special blessing. Families are encouraged to place the blessed figurine under their Christmas tree and make it the first gift opened on Christmas morning.

Christmas Remembrance Tree

A Christmas Remembrance Tree will be in St. Brigid’s Church next week. You are invited to take a candle from the box, place it in the basket, and it will be lit during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses in memory of your loved ones.

Poinsettias for the Altar

You are welcome to leave a poinsettia on the altar in memory of your loved ones.

Church Gate Collection

This weekend’s collection supports the Dundalk Simon Community. Thank you for your generosity.

Christmas Party & Social Dance

Celebrate 21 years of the Kilcurry Resource Centre on December 14th, 8:30-11:30 PM.

  • Music by: Silver Moon
  • Admission: €10 (Includes supper and spot prizes)

Mass Intentions

Kilcurry

  • Sunday, 11:00 AM:
    • Sinéad & Harry Reilly, Gerry & Josephine Reilly and Gary & Tish Toner
    • Eileen, James & Jim McEvoy
    • Nickey Casey
    • Joe McBride
    • Kevin McNamee
    • Patrick O’Hanlon and deceased members of the Lennon Family
  • Next Sunday, 11:00 AM:
    • Sheila Nash (Month’s Mind), Johnny Gartlan (Anniversary), Paddy and Una Cunningham
    • Francis Kirk and deceased family members
    • Sean and Margaret Craven and deceased family members
    • Nicky Casey (Anniversary), Madge and Alex Gallagher (Anniversary)

Brid-a-Chrin

  • Sunday, 10:00 AM:
    • McMahon Family (Anniversary)
  • Friday, 7:30 PM:
    • Noel Rice, Leo and Sadie Comiskey

Castletown

  • Saturday, 6:00 PM:
    • McShane Family
  • Sunday, 12:00 Noon:
    • Aidan O’Connor (Month’s Mind)
    • Cyril & Phyllis Hoey and deceased family members
    • Peggy Dollard (Anniversary), Martina Agnew (Anniversary)
  • Next Saturday, 6:00 PM:
    • John Mostyn (Month’s Mind), Sam Keating
  • Next Sunday, 12:00 Noon:
    • David Toner
    • Paddy and May Casey, Benny Casey
    • Maureen Rajasingam
    • John and Stella Boyle, Janey Gaskin
    • Joe McNally (Birthday Remembrance)
    • Maureen and Patrick Matthews (Anniversary)

Faughart

  • Saturday, 7:30 PM:
    • Margaret, Susan, John & Owen Quinn and deceased family members
    • Carmel Muckian and deceased family members
    • Martin and Eileen Molloy, Jude McShane
  • Next Saturday, 7:30 PM:
    • Hugh McParland (1st Anniversary), Eaton Family

Thank you for being a part of our parish. We look forward to seeing you at these events and Masses.
For updates, visit our parish website or our Facebook page.

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Newsboard – 01/12/2024

Our priests: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, and Deacon George Kingsnorth are delighted to serve our community. Stay updated with parish news, events, and Mass schedules through our website and social media channels.

Weekly Parish Updates

Weekly Envelopes

Thank you for your contributions toward the upkeep of our parish:

  • Castletown: €687.00
  • Kilcurry: €350.35
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €217.00
  • Faughart: €154.80
  • Non-envelope donations: €846.77

Welcome to Our Community

We warmly welcome Clóighí Nora Hughes to our parish family.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to David O’Connell and Claire Garvey on their recent marriage. May your journey together be filled with blessings.

Advent Prayers

As we prepare for Christmas, we encourage you to take an Advent prayer and candle home.

Thank You!

Our Camino Walk fundraiser was a huge success! With your generosity, we raised €31,159.00. Thank you for your support.

Upcoming Events & Notices

Mary’s Supreme Apostolate

Mass for Healing will take place on Friday, December 6th, at 6:00 PM in St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown. This Mass is dedicated to those affected by suicide and their families. All are welcome.

St. Vincent de Paul Second Collection

The annual appeal for St. Vincent de Paul will take place at all Masses on Saturday, November 30th, and Sunday, December 1st. Your contributions help families in need during these challenging times.

Dundalk Simon Community Christmas Appeal

Support the Dundalk Simon Community during the Christmas Church Gate Collection on Saturday, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Join us for the Chaplet of Divine Mercy on Sunday, December 1st, at St. Nicholas’ Church, Dundalk.

  • Confessions: From 2:00 PM
  • Divine Mercy Chaplet and Holy Hour: From 3:00 PM

St. Brigid’s Celebration Lunch

Cllr. John Reilly invites all senior citizens of Faughart Parish to a special lunch celebrating St. Brigid:

  • Date: Saturday, January 25th
  • Time: 1:30 PM
  • Venue: Kilcurry Resource Centre

Christmas Party & Social Dance

Celebrate 21 years at Kilcurry Resource Centre!

  • Date: Saturday, December 14th
  • Time: 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
  • Music by: Silver Moon
  • Admission: €10 (Includes supper and spot prizes)

Mass Schedule & Intentions

Kilcurry

  • Sunday, December 1st, 11:00 AM
    Arthur Muckian (MM), Seamus Burns (Ann), Larry O’Hanlon and DFM of the O’Hanlon and Marmion Families, Paddy, Rose, and Brendan Duffy, Sportsman Hall; Mary Cummins, Peter & Molly Kearney (Ann).
  • Next Sunday, December 8th, 11:00 AM
    Sinéad & Harry Reilly, Gerry & Josephine and Gary & Tish Toner, Eileen, James & Jim McEvoy, Nickey Casey, Joe McBride, Kevin McNamee, Patrick O’Hanlon (Ann), and the Lennon Family.

Brid-a-Chrin

  • Sunday, December 1st, 10:00 AM
    Patrick and Mary Treanor (Ann), Tullydonnell.
  • Friday, December 6th, 7:30 PM
    Gillian McLoughlin (MM).
  • Next Sunday, December 8th, 10:00 AM

Castletown

  • Saturday, November 30th, 6:00 PM
    Qwenie McGuinness (Ann).
  • Sunday, December 1st, 12:00 PM
    Johnny Hughes, Gerry Lambe (Ann), Ann Murphy (4th Ann), Owenie McGuinness (Ann).
  • Monday, December 2nd, 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday – Friday, December 3rd – 6th, 10:00 AM
  • Next Saturday, December 7th, 6:00 PM
    McShane Family.
  • Next Sunday, December 8th, 12:00 PM
    Aidan O’Connor (MM), Cyril & Phyllis Hoey & DFM, Peggy Dollard (Ann), Martina Agnew (Ann).

Faughart

  • Saturday, November 30th, 7:30 PM
    Michael, Mary, Tommy Murphy & DFM, Henry McCrink & DFM.
  • Next Saturday, December 7th, 7:30 PM
    Margaret, Susan, John & Owen Quinn & DFM, Carmel Muckian & DFM.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact us:

 

May the blessings of Advent fill your hearts with peace and joy!
– Faughart Parish Team

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Newsboard – 24/11/2024

Newsboard: Faughart Parish – Week of November 24th

Meet Our Clergy

  • Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, and Deacon George Kingsnorth.

Contact Information

Weekly Contributions

Your generous contributions help support our parish:

  • Castletown: €249.00
  • Kilcurry: €305.50
  • Brid-a-Chrin: €211.10
  • Faughart: €195.90
  • Non-Envelope: €569.20
  • Candelabra (Castletown): €55.00

Welcome to Our Community

We warmly welcome Everlee Maya Joyce, Shonelle Ochoele Tom-Egwu, and Daiel Akorede Ekundayo into our parish family.

Thanks for Your Generosity

A heartfelt thank you to all who supported the Camino Walk fundraiser. Together, we raised an incredible €31,159.00!

Notices & Events

Vacancy: CE Worker at Faughart Shrine

A Community Employment (CE) worker position is available (19.5 hours per week).
For more information, please contact Fr. Vinod or Cllr. John Reilly.

Lunch to Celebrate St. Brigid

Cllr. John Reilly invites all senior citizens of Faughart Parish to a special lunch in honor of St. Brigid.

  • Date: Saturday, January 25th
  • Time: 1:30 PM
  • Location: Kilcurry Resource Centre

Lighting the Advent Candles

This Advent, we invite families to light candles at Mass and introduce the weekly theme.

  • On the third Sunday (Bambinelli Sunday), bring your baby Jesus figurines for a special blessing. Place it under your Christmas tree and make it the first gift you open together on Christmas morning.

Christmas Craft Fair

Join us for a Christmas Craft Fair:

  • Date: Sunday, November 24th
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Location: Kilcurry Resource Centre
    Proceeds will go to Women’s Aid.

St. Vincent de Paul Annual Appeal

The SVDP Annual Appeal will be held during all Masses on November 30th and December 1st. Your generosity helps support over €500,000 in aid provided to families and schools this past year.

Mass Schedule and Intentions

Kilcurry

  • Sunday (This Week): 11:00 AM
    • Tom & Catherine Murphy, Ann O’Malley, Jim McArdle, Sean Craven (Ann), Peter & Anna Begley (Ann), Brigid & Pat Flynn and DFM, Jim Gartlan, Eugene & Teresa Coogan, and DFM of the Garland family, Matt and Mary Coburn, Nora Ferris and Ingrid Ferris.
  • Sunday (Next Week): 11:00 AM
    • Arthur Muckian (MM), Seamus Burns (Ann), Larry O’Hanlon and DFM of the O’Hanlon and Marmion Family, Paddy, Rose, and Brendan Duffy (Sportsman Hall), Mary Cummins.

Brid-a-Chrin

  • Sunday (This Week): 10:00 AM
    • Michael Gernon, Patrick & Brigid Quigley, and DFM.
  • Friday: 7:30 PM
  • Next Sunday: 10:00 AM
    • Patrick and Mary Treanor (Ann, Tullydonnell).

Castletown

  • Saturday (This Week): 6:00 PM
    • Niall Gallagher (1st Ann), Desmond Devaney (2nd Ann).
  • Sunday (This Week): 12:00 Noon
    • Margaret Mulholland (MM), Rosann Kate Duffy.
  • Monday: 7:00 PM
    • Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM
    • Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM
    • Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM
    • Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
  • Friday: 10:00 AM
    • Colm Smith (MM).
  • Next Saturday: 6:00 PM
    • Qwenie McGuinness (Ann).
  • Next Sunday: 12:00 Noon
    • Johnny Hughes, Gerry Lambe (Ann).

Faughart

  • Saturday (This Week): 7:30 PM
    • Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
  • Next Saturday: 7:30 PM
    • Deceased Booklets of the Parish.

Stay connected and join us for these events and services. Your presence enriches our community spirit. Thank you for being part of our parish family!

Posted on

Newsboard 17/11/2024

OUR PRIESTS: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, Deacon George Kingsnorth.

Parish Website:www.faughartparish.ie  Facebook Page: Faughart Parish Email info@faughartparish.ie   Phone: 0429334410

 

WEEKLY ENVELOPES: – Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish: – Castletown €264.90 Kilcurry €447.70 Brid-a-Chrin €303.65 Faughart €125.70 Non-Envelope €755.96 Faughart Shrine €125.70 and £17.60.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF: Mary Parkins, Sheila Nash, Michael Keating and John Mostyn who died during the week. May they rest in peace.

 

WELCOME INTO OUR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: Laurence Paul Brendan Sonni Ward, and Romie-Lei Katie Marion Ward.

 

REMEMBERING:  During the month of November we encourage all our Parishioners to make and extra effort to go to mass as we remember our loved ones who have gone before us.

REMEMBRANCE MASS: Thank you to all the families and friends for attending our remembrance mass last Sunday. Thanks to our Sacristan Grainne, the choir, Alter servers, the Parish Pastoral Committee and the Resource Centre for the tea. There are a few candles left, if anyone knows the family please feel free to take it to them.

HUGG (Healing Untold Grief Group): National Suicide Bereavement Remembrance Event Sunday 17th November from 2pm – 3pm. For all who have lost a loved one to suicide, whether recently or a long time ago, we invite you to join with others who are living the same experience to come to the above event in the Gateway Hotel Dundalk, where we will join the live event in Dublin by internet link.  Everyone will have the opportunity to write their loved one’s name on a flower tag and place it on our Memory heart.

You are welcome to stay for tea/coffee and a chat afterwards.

 

PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE: Meeting Tuesday night 26th Nov. 7:30pm.

FAUGHART LOURDES COMMITTEE: We wish to acknowledge receipt of €1,000.00. We offer our sincere gratitude to the sponsor of this very generous donation.

 

MASSES DURING THE WEEK

 

KILCURRY
Sunday 11.00am Mona Grey (Ann) Jimmy & Brigid Rafferty and DFM, Dennis Lennon, Scotchgreen (Ann), Molly Murphy (Ann).
Next Sunday 11.00am Tom & Catherine Murphy, Ann O’Malley, Jim McArdle, Sean Craven (Ann), Peter & Anna Begley (Ann), Brigid & Pat Flynn and DFM, Jim Gartlan, Eugene & Teresa Coogan and DFM of the Garland family.
BRID-A-CHRIN
Sunday 10.00a.m Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
Friday 7.30 p.m. Marie Lambe (1st Ann), Eamon Bennett & Eamon Bennett Jr, Packie, Margaret and Teresa McNamee.
Next Sunday 10.00a.m Michael Gernon, Patrick & Brigid Quigley and DFM.
CASTLETOWN
Saturday  6.00 p.m. Cyril Shannon, Kathleen Shannon;

Deceased booklets of the Parish.
Sunday 12 noon Seamus and Briege Mc Guinness; Bill and Lilly Philips; John and Greta O’ Donnell; John Mc Cabe, Joe & Mary Meegan.
Monday  7.00 p.m. Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
Tuesday 10.00 a.m. Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
Wednesday 10.00 a.m. Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. Deceased Booklets  of the Parish.
Friday 10.00a.m. Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
Next Sat 6.00 p.m. Desmond Devaney (2nd Ann).
Sunday 12:00noon Margaret Mulholland (MM), Rosann Kate Duffy.
FAUGHART
Saturday 7.30 p.m. Hugh and Edith Murphy; Patrick, Eileen and Niall Smyth.
Next Sat 7.30 p.m. Deceased Booklets of the Parish.

 

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Newsboard – 10/11/2024

OUR PRIESTS: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, Deacon George Kingsnorth.

Parish Website:www.faughartparish.ie  Facebook Page: Faughart Parish Email info@faughartparish.ie   Phone: 0429334410

 

WEEKLY ENVELOPES: – Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish: – Castletown €181.50 Kilcurry €365.30 Brid-a-Chrin €606.60 Faughart €198.00 Non-Envelope €772.50 Faughart Shrine €403.00 and £50.76.

 

WE PRAY FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF: Gillian Mc Loughlin and Aidan O’Connor who died during the week.

 

WELCOME INTO OUR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: Saoirse Ann Dunne.

 

ROSMINIAN MISSIONS:   Second collection this weekend – 9th and 10th of November.  The Rosminians will be making a mission appeal in our Parish.  The Rosminians work in East Africa, running parishes in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda providing primary, secondary and technical education for both boys and girls, Christians and Muslims.

REMEMBERING:  During the month of November we encourage all our Parishioners to make and extra effort to go to mass as we remember our loved ones who have gone before us.

REMEMBRANCE MASS: This Sunday-10th November at 6pm in St. Brigid’s Church with refreshments afterwards in the Resource Centre.

HUGG (Healing Untold Grief Group): National Suicide Bereavement Remembrance Event Sunday 17th November from 2pm-3pm.  For all who have lost a loved one to suicide, whether recently or a long time ago, we invite you to join with others who are living the same experience to come to the above event in the Gateway Hotel Dundalk, where we will join the live event in Dublin buy internet link.  Everyone will have the opportunity to write their loved one’s name on a flower tag and place it on our Memory hart.

You are welcome to stay for tea/coffee and a chat afterwards.

 

FAUGHART SOCIAL GROUP: are having Andrew Browne with advice and tips on keeping your garden maintained in the Winter months.  Monday 7.30pm at the resource Centre.

 

MASSES DURING THE WEEK

 

KILCURRY
Sunday 11.00 am James and Mary Connolly (Ann) Evin and Kathleen Quigley; Sinead Reilly 3rd Ann, Harry Reilly, Gerry and Josephine Reilly and DFM; Matthew Finnegan (Ann) Seamus Mc Namee (Ann) Hughie and Joan Reilly.  Joe Behan and Michael Behan. Gertrude Finnegan.
Next Sunday 11.00 am Mona Grey (Ann) Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
BRID-A-CHRIN
Sunday 10.00a.m Al Mc Donnell; Phyllis Church; Thomas Flynn.
Friday 7.30 p.m. DFM of the Kirk Family.  Paddy Kirk.
Next Sunday 10.00a.m Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
CASTLETOWN
Saturday  6.00 p.m. Marie Sherry and DFM; Olivia Mc Connon (10th Ann) Stephen Conroy; Mona Rogers; Patrick Joseph Mc Evoy (Ann)
Sunday 12 noon Rose Baxter; Annemarie Mc Dermott (Ann) Jennifer, Francis and David Clarke, Peter, Bernie and Gerard Clarke.
Monday  7.00 p.m. Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
Tuesday 10.00 a.m. Nancy and Joe fisher
Wednesday 10.00 a.m. Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. Deceased Booklets  of the Parish.
Friday 10.00a.m. Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
Next Sat 6.00 p.m. Cyril Shannon, Kathleen Shannon;

Deceased booklets of the Parish.
Sunday 12:00noon Seamus and Briege Mc Guinness; Bill and Lilly Philips; John and Greta O’ Donnell; John Mc Cabe.
FAUGHART
Saturday 7.30 p.m. Deceased Booklets of the Parish.
Next Sat 7.30 p.m. Hugh and Edith Murphy; Patrick, Eileen and Niall Smyth.

 

Posted on

Newsboard – 03/11/2024

OUR PRIESTS: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, Deacon George Kingsnorth.

Parish Website:www.faughartparish.ie  Facebook Page: Faughart Parish Email info@faughartparish.ie   Phone: 0429334410

 

WEEKLY ENVELOPES: – Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish: – Castletown €288.00 Kilcurry €496.10 Brid-a-Chrin €427.20 Faughart €186.00 Non-Envelope €891.30 and £23.37.

WE PRAY FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF: Arthur Muckian who died during the week.

CONGRATULATIONS: Patrick Quigley and Lisa Reel who were married recently.

WELCOME INTO OUR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY:  Cierra Rebecca Flynn Moran and Tommy Mills Kelly.

SVDP COLLECTION: This weekend at all Churches.

FAUGHART LOURDES FUND RAISING: We offer our sincere thanks to all those who supported us last weekend.  To Terry, Jackie, Eugene and Amanda from The Forge Bar and to Oisin and Orlaith from Murphy’s Bros and to all those who sponsored our prizes and brought out their vehicles to join the tractors run.  Dates next year’s pilgrimage are Monday 5th May – Friday 10th May.   Booking early January.

REMEMBRANCE MASS: Sunday 10th November at 6pm in St. Brigid’s Church with refreshments afterwards in the Resource Centre.

HUGG (Healing Untold Grief Group): National Suicide Bereavement Remembrance Event Sunday 17th November from 2pm-3pm.  For all who have lost a loved one to suicide, whether recently or a long time ago, we invite you to join with others who are living the same experience to come to the above event in the Gateway Hotel Dundalk, where we will join the live event in Dublin buy internet link.  Everyone will have the opportunity to write their loved one’s name on a flower tag and place it on our Memory hart.

You are welcome to stay for tea/coffee and a chat afterwards.

ROSMINIAN MISSIONS :   Second collection next weekend – 9th and 10th of November,  the Rominians will be making a mission appeal in our Parish.  The Rosminians work in East Africa, running parishes in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda providing primary, secondary and technical education for both boys and girls, Christians and Muslims

 

MASSES DURING THE WEEK

 

KILCURRY
Sunday 11.00 am Peter McArdle. Siobhan McKeever (Ann) . Dessie & Sadid Malone. Patrick Murphy (3rd Ann) Seamus Flynn (BR)
Next Sunday 11.00 am James and Mary Connolly (Ann) Evin and Kathleen Quigley; Sinead Reilly 3rd Ann, Harry Reilly, Gerry and Josephine Reilly and DFM; Matthew Finnegan (Ann)Seamus Mc Namee (Ann) Hughie and Joan Reilly.
BRID-A-CHRIN
Sunday 10.00a.m Pat & Nan McKeown.
Friday 7.30 p.m. Cissie Connolly (MM)
Next Sunday 10.00a.m Al Mc Donald; Phillis Church; Thomas Flynn.
CASTLETOWN
Saturday  6.00 p.m. Rita Kelly.  Kelvin and Anne Murray.  Mary and Mattie McEvoy; Eileen Morgan.
Sunday 12 noon Kathleen Cunningham (100th birthday rem).  Noel Lynam (MM).
Monday  7.00 p.m. Christina and Jack Myles (Ann)
Tuesday 10.00 a.m. Deceased Booklet
Wednesday 10.00 a.m. Deceased Booklet
Thursday 10:00 a.m. Deceased Booklet
Friday 10.00a.m. Benny and May O’ Callaghan and DFM.
Next Sat 6.00 p.m. Marie Sherry and DFM; Olivia Mc Connon (10th Ann) Stephen Conroy.
Sunday 12:00noon Rose Baxter; Annemarie Mc Dermott (Ann) Jennifer, Francis and David Clarke, Peter, Bernie and Gerard Clarke.
FAUGHART
Saturday 7.30 p.m. Deceased Booklet
Next Sat 7.30 p.m. Deceased Booklet

 

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Newsboard – 20/10/2024

OUR PRIESTS: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, Deacon George Kingsnorth.

Parish Website:www.faughartparish.ie  Facebook Page: Faughart Parish Email info@faughartparish.ie

 

WEEKLY ENVELOPES: – Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish: – Castletown €370.00 Kilcurry €329.76 Brid-a-Chrin €238.00 Faughart €81.20 Non-Envelope €489.25 and £20.37 Castletown Candelabra: €61.70.

WE PRAY FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF: Chris O’ Neill who died last week.

REMEMBRANCE MASS: Sunday 10th November at 6pm in St. Brigid’s Church with refreshments afterwards in the Resource Centre.

MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION: This week at all churches.  A second collection will be taking up after communion.  The theme for this year’s celebration of Mission Sunday is: “Go and invite everyone to the Banquet”

LOUTH CEREBRAL PALSY: Church gate collection next weekend at all Churches.

PARISH PASTORAL MEETING: Tuesday 22nd Oct at 7.30pm in the Parochial House.

HOLY SOULS: Envelopes are available in all churches this weekend, as we remember our deceased family members for the month of November. Complete your list together with your donation and return to the Parochial house or the Church.

PASTORAL LETTER: Please take a copy of the letter-Immigration in Ireland.

COME AND LISTEN: Talks continue on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30pm.  All adults are welcome- those already in the Church, and also those who are not. The talks are free, and there is no need to register. Just come and listen. God loves you, just as you are. Meet Him.

  1. BERNADETTE RELIC VISIT TO ARMAGH AND DUNDALK.

For the first time the Relics of St Bernadette will in Ireland and will be in Armagh and Dundalk on the weekend of 19 – 21 October. More details on stbernadette.ie.

FAUGHART PARISH LOURDES FUND-RAISING:  The Forge, Carrickasticken will be hosting this year’s big breakfast on Saturday 26th October at 11am.  Vintage run on Sunday 27th  leaving the Forge at 1pm sharp with raffle of valuable prises taking place on Sunday afternoon.

 

Scoil Phádraig Naofa Green Flag Committee:  is running a clothes recycling day on Thursday 24th October, 2024. We accept clean clothes, curtains, duvet covers (not duvets or pillows) towels, linens and shoes. Bags can be left into Kilcurry School on Thursday morning from 8.15am until 10 am.  Phone 042 -9339310.

 

 

KILCURRY
Sunday 11.00a.m Vincent and Brigid Holsgrove and DFM; Michael, Julia and Mary Cunningham; Agnes Gartlan and DFM;

Bridie Mc Namee (1st Ann) Norrie Mc Coy (Ann)

Mairead Rose Kelly; Aine Forde (2nd Ann)

Frank and Margaret Lennon and DFM.
Next Sunday 11.00a.m George Craven (MM) Mary Mc Fadden (Ann)

Seamus Watters (Ann) Winnie Mullen (Ann)
BRID-A-CHRIN
Sunday 10.00a.m Owen and Annie Faughey and DFM
Friday 7.30 p.m. Patrick Quigley
Next Sunday 10.00a.m Patrick, John and Brigid Mc Kay; Olive Fagan.
CASTLETOWN
Saturday  6.00 p.m. Barry Griffin (Jnr) Kevin Boland (Ann) Gerry Mc Guinness (Ann) Jimmy Mc Givern; Jim Quigley (Ann)
Sunday 12 noon Betty Mc Nally; J.J.Mc Ardle; Geraldine (Gerry) Mc Guinness.
Monday  7.00 p.m. Patrick Dardis 50th Ann and DFM.
Tuesday 10.00 a.m.  
Wednesday 10.00 a.m.  
Thursday 10:00 a.m. Christine Duffy and DFM.
Friday 10.00a.m.  
Next Sat 6.00 p.m. Sara and Martin Shiel and DFM of Kerley Family; Ann Mathews; Frank Mc Donagh and his Daughter Mary; John Mulligan.
Sunday 12:00noon J.J. Mc Ardle; Gerry Lambe (Ann) John and Eileen Sullivan, Julia Sullvian; Iris, Tommy and Francis Sullivan.
FAUGHART
Saturday 7.30 p.m. Mary and Pat Magee and DFM; Willie Quigley (Ann)
Next Sat 7.30 p.m. Cissie and Jimmy Flynn and DFM; Mary Gribben.

 

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Newsboard – 29/09/2024

OUR PRIESTS: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, Deacon George Kingsnorth.

 

 

WEEKLY ENVELOPES: – Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish: – Castletown €152.50 Kilcurry €441.85 Brid-a-Chrin €258.31 Faughart €230.00Non-Envelope €639.40 and £10.38

WE PRAY FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF: Mary Sheils, Florida USA.  May she rest in peace.

2ND COLLECTION: St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, stands as an icon of faith and hope. This weekend’s second collection supports the ongoing restoration and maintenance of our Diocesan Cathedral ensuring it remains a centre of hope and prayer for generations to come.

CONGRATULATIONS: To Christopher Watters and Caoimhe Hallissey who were married last weekend.

SVDP COLLECTION: Saturday 5th October and Sunday 6th at all Churches.

COME AND LISTEN: They continue on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30pm, for 2 months. All adults are welcome- those already in the Church, and also those who are not. The talks are free, and there is no need to register. Just come and listen. God loves you, just as you are. Meet Him.

MARY’S SUPREME APOSTALATE: Mass for healing will be offered on Friday 4th October at 6pm in St. Joseph’s, Castletown for those who are suicidal and for those who have lost loved ones by suicide.  All are welcome.

TAIZE PRAYER

All are welcome to “PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS”, in candlelight.  A quiet and reflective time, with the music of TAIZE. Friday 4TH OCTOBER   8pm -9pm.

(Followed by Tea/Coffee) “Bethany” 34 Point Road, Dundalk A91 W0C9.

St Gerard Majella Novena St Joseph’s Redemptorist Church 8 – 16 October 2024

Solemn Novena in honour of St. Gerard Majella will be held in St Joseph’s Redemptorist Church Dundalk, beginning on the 8th of October, and concluding on the 16th. There will be eight sessions each day. Novena times are 7am, 9.30am, 11am, 1.10pm, 4.30pm, 6pm, 7.30pm, 9pm. All are welcome.

St Bernadette’s Relics visit to Armagh and Dundalk 19 – 21 October 2024

For the first time the Relics of St Bernadette will in Ireland and will be in Armagh and Dundalk on the weekend of 19 – 21 October 2

 

MASSES DURING THE WEEK

KILCURRY
Sunday 11.00a.m Joe Reilly.
Next Sunday 11.00a.m Cassie Gallagher (MM) Patsy Harrison; Kevin and Bridget and Senan Reilly (Ann)
BRID-A-CHRIN
Sunday 10.00a.m  
Friday 7.30 p.m. Patrick and Margaret Thornton and DFM of the Thornton and Carry Families.
Next Sunday 10.00a.m Frank and Mamie Sharkey and DFM.

John Mc Ardle (Ann)
CASTLETOWN
Saturday  6.00 p.m. Luke Sharkey (MM). Martin Mulligan (Ann). Peadar McEnaney Jr (Ann).
Sunday 12 noon Joan & Andy Gallagher & DFM & Rose & Peter Kelly. James & Rose Curtis. Mollie McKenna (MM).  Michael Moore.
Monday  7.00 p.m. Anna and Ben Ralph (Ann)
Tuesday 10.00 a.m.  
Wednesday 10.00 a.m.  
Thursday 10:00 a.m.  
Friday 10.00a.m.  
Next Sat 6.00 p.m.  
Sunday 12:00noon Pat and Rose Brennan and DFM; Joe and Ann Keenan and DFM; Seamus and Ena and DFM of the Gordon family.
FAUGHART
Saturday 7.30 p.m. Thomas and Eileen Mullally (Ann) and DFM  Brighid Whyte (B’day rem).
Next Sat 7.30 p.m.