A few words from Fr Joe……………

by | Apr 22, 2021 | News

When you grow up at the foot of the mountains in Ireland you get to see a lot of sheep. They are dotted all over the landscape, bouncing around in the heather and gorse, bleating all the while. At this time of year, they are joined by the lambs, always an uplifting...

“FAREWELL”

by | Apr 22, 2021 | News

Personnel changes at the Parish Office Dear Parishioners It has been a very long year for so many of us under the Covid-19 level-5 lockdown restrictions. In that context, it is perhaps not too surprising for us to learn that Rosemary Dempsey is leaving us and moving...

A few words from Fr Joe……….

by | Apr 15, 2021 | News

What’s the best expression to use when speaking respectfully of a feisty senior member of the parish? I’m really not sure, so I will simply say, a lady came into the office to ask for a Mass card during the week. Shubert, in Vivienne’s absence, was quick to show her...

‘Peace be with you!’

by | Apr 15, 2021 | News

In the midst of the joy and exuberance of Easter, this Sunday’s readings allow us to consider our sinfulness, our doubts and our weakness. This is not to weigh us down, but to bring us peace and encourage us to live the new life won for us. In the First Reading from...

A few words from Fr. Joe

by | Apr 10, 2021 | News

Many years ago, I was blessed to be able to attend one of the 4 golf majors.  The parish I was helping out in during the summer was next door to the Belrive Country Club and the US PGA was being held there. A kind parishioner got me a ticket for the practice days and...