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