Newsboard – 29/03/2026

📰 Faughart Parish Newsboard – Sunday 29th March 2026

As we enter the final stage of our Lenten journey, we prepare spiritually for the great celebration of Easter. This week’s newsboard contains important details of Holy Week ceremonies, parish events, and community updates.

✝️ Parish Clergy & Contact Information

Our parish is served by Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield and Deacon George.

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

💒 Weekly Offertory Collection

We sincerely thank all parishioners for your continued generosity and support:

Castletown: €274.95
Kilcurry: €392.80
Brid-a-Chrin: €309.00
Faughart: €158.00
Non-envelope contributions: €505.05 + £15.70
Migrant & Immigrant Collection: €533.00

Your contributions are vital in maintaining and supporting the life and work of our parish.

🙏 Lenten Devotions

The Stations of the Cross will continue during Lent:

Sundays at 5:30pm in Faughart
Fridays after 7:30pm Mass in Brid-a-Chrin

All are encouraged to take part in this meaningful Lenten devotion.

🕊️ Holy Week & Easter Ceremonies

Parishioners are warmly invited to take part in the sacred liturgies of Holy Week:

St Joseph’s, Castletown

Holy Thursday: 6:00pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Washing of the Feet, and procession to the Altar of Repose
Good Friday: 6:00pm – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion
Holy Saturday: 6:00pm – Blessing of the New Fire, Paschal Candle, Baptismal Water and Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday: 12:00 noon – Mass of the Resurrection

St Brigid’s, Kilcurry

Holy Thursday: 7:00pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Easter Sunday: 11:00am – Mass

Holy Rosary, Brid-a-Chrin

Good Friday: 7:00pm – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Easter Sunday: 10:00am – Mass

Faughart

Good Friday: 3:00pm – Stations of the Cross
Easter Sunday:
- Dawn Mass at 6:00am in Faughart Graveyard (Summit of the Hill of Faughart)
Note: There will be no Vigil Mass in Faughart on Holy Saturday

✝️ Sacraments & Pastoral Care

Confessions: Monday evening after 7:00pm Mass in St Joseph’s, Castletown
Holy Communion will be brought to the sick and housebound on Good Friday

👶 Welcome to Our Christian Community

We warmly welcome the following who have recently joined our parish family through Baptism:

Ella Marie Rodgers
Priscilla R Salaudeen
Paxton I Salaudeen
Pharell T Salaudeen

May their families be blessed as they begin this journey of faith.

📅 Parish Events & Notices

✝️ Chrism Mass

Archbishop Eamon Martin will celebrate the Chrism Mass with the clergy of the diocese on:

📍 St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh
📅 Wednesday 1st April
⏰ 7:00pm

All are welcome, especially families of Confirmation candidates. The Mass will also be available via the cathedral webcam.

🤝 SVP Church Gate Collection

The Society of St Vincent de Paul will hold a church gate collection on:

📅 Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th April

Thank you for your continued generosity and support.

🌍 Good Friday Collection

The annual collection for the Holy Land will take place on Good Friday.
This collection supports Christians living in the Holy Land and is deeply appreciated.

☕ Faughart Lourdes Committee Fundraiser

The annual coffee morning and draw will take place:

📍 Kilcurry Resource Centre
📅 Sunday 19th April

Draw cards are currently in circulation. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

🎶 Social Dancing – Kilcurry Resource Centre

📅 Saturday 11th April
⏰ 8:30pm – 11:00pm

Music by Silver Moon, with refreshments and spot prizes on the night.
All are welcome for an enjoyable evening.

🕯️ Anniversary Masses & Intentions

We remember in our prayers those whose anniversaries occur at this time:

Kilcurry – Sunday 11:00am

Michael Marmion (Anniversary)
Sean & Kathleen Lynch (Anniversary)

Next Sunday:

Margaret & Joe McNamee & deceased family members
Colin Meegan (Anniversary)
Thomas & Rose Finnegan

Brid-a-Chrin / Faughart – Sunday 10:00am

Eilish & Jimmy Green (Anniversary)
John Martin (Anniversary)

Easter Sunday:

Mary McGuinness (1st Anniversary)

Castletown

Palm Sunday – 12:00 noon

Eilish McNally (5th Anniversary)
Mary & Sean Holland (Anniversary)
Gerry Rowland (Anniversary)
Deceased members of the McKeown & Rowland families
Gerry Lambe (Birthday Remembrance)

Monday – 7:00pm

Tim, Ciss, Eugene, Tom & Helen Litchfield
Joan & Ollie Agnew

Tuesday – 10:00am

Patrick Duffy & deceased family members

Holy Saturday – 6:00pm

Patrick Hoey (Month’s Mind)
Gerard Maguire (4th Anniversary)

Easter Sunday – 12:00 noon

Debra & Jim Waring (Anniversary)
Michael & Ann Morton
Breige Hughes (Month’s Mind)
Pat Martin (Month’s Mind)
Sean Finnegan (Month’s Mind)

Faughart – Saturday 7:30pm

Donal & Margaret Rogan
Vincent Duffy

🌿 Final Reflection

As we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord, may this Holy Week be a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal for all. We invite everyone in our parish community to take part in the liturgies and to journey together in faith towards Easter Sunday.

20th March 2026

Newsboard – 22/03/2026

🕊️ Faughart Parish Newsboard – Sunday 22nd March 2026

Our Priests: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield, Deacon George
🌐 www.faughartparish.ie
📧 info@faughartparish.ie
📞 042 933 4410

💒 Weekly Envelopes

Thank you for your continued generosity towards the upkeep of our parish:

Castletown: €250.00
Kilcurry: €275.00
Brid-a-Chrin: €383.65
Faughart: €229.30
Non-envelope: €639.91 & £50.60
Faughart Shrine: €467.89 & £331.69

✝️ Lenten Services

Stations of the Cross

Sundays during Lent: 5:30pm in Faughart
Fridays: after 7:30pm Mass in Brid-a-Chrin

☕ Parish & Community Notices

Faughart Lourdes Committee

Annual coffee morning & draw:
📍 Kilcurry Resource Centre
📅 Sunday 19th April
Draw cards now in circulation
Committee meeting: Wednesday at 7:30pm

Faughart Social Group

Flower arranging class with Nuala & Susan
📅 Monday night

Roche Emmets GAA

Easter Camp: 30th March – 2nd April
🕙 10am – 2pm | Ages 6–13
Book via ClubZap or contact Evin (086 0593125)
Thanks to all who supported the recent quiz night

⛪ Holy Week Ceremonies

St Joseph’s, Fatima

Confessions: Monday after 7pm Mass
Holy Thursday: 6:00pm
Good Friday: 6:00pm
Holy Saturday: 6:00pm
Easter Sunday: 12 noon

St Brigid’s, Kilcurry

Holy Thursday: 7:00pm
Easter Sunday: 11:00am

Holy Rosary, Brid-a-Chrin

Holy Thursday: 6:00pm
Good Friday: 7:00pm
Easter Sunday: 10:00am

Faughart

Good Friday: 3:00pm (Stations of the Cross)
Easter Sunday Dawn Mass:
🌅 6:00am – Faughart Graveyard (Summit of the Hill)

🕯️ Chrism Mass

The Chrism Mass will take place:

📍 St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh
📅 Wednesday 1st April
🕖 7:00pm

All are welcome, especially families of Confirmation children.
Also available via webcam: www.armaghparish.net

📖 Mass Intentions

Kilcurry (St Brigid’s)

Sunday 11:00am

Margaret & George Craven (Ann)
Sally Byrne
Charlie & Ruby Byrne (Ann)
Lizzie King
Paul Callan (recently deceased)

Next Sunday 11:00am

Michael Marmion (Ann)

Brid-a-Chrin (Holy Rosary)

Friday 7:30pm

Betty McLoughlin (Ann)
Tom Duffy (Ann), Castlepark & deceased family members

Sunday 10:00am

Eilish & Jimmy Green (Ann)

Castletown

Saturday 6:00pm

Jim & Brigid Califf
Paddy, Kitty, Hugh & Sheila Bell
Harry & Dora Mathews
Ignatius McGee (14th Ann)

Sunday 12 noon

Paul O’Rourke (1st Ann)
Monica Boland (Ann)
Jack, Maura & Nicholas Ferguson
Patricia McGlade
Dr Michael O’Reilly (Ann)

Friday 10:00am

Patrick Duffy & deceased family members

Next Sunday 12 noon

Eilish McNally (5th Ann)
Mary & Sean Holland (Ann)
Gerry Rowland (Ann)
Deceased members of McKeown & Rowland families
Gerry Lambe (Birthday Remembrance)

Faughart

Saturday 7:30pm

Danny Marmion (Ann) & deceased family
James Fegan & deceased family

Next Saturday 7:30pm

Donal & Margaret Rogan

13th March 2026

Newsboard – 15/03/2026

Week of 14th March 2026

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

🌐 www.faughartparish.ie
📧 info@faughartparish.ie
📞 042 9334410
Facebook: Faughart Parish

Weekly Envelopes

Your contribution last week towards the upkeep of our Parish:

Castletown — €319.97
Kilcurry — €328.15
Brid-a-Chrin — €208.00
Faughart — €192.00
Non-Envelope — €431.84
St. Joseph’s Candelabra — €80.00

Thank you for your continued generosity.

St Patrick’s Day Mass

Please note Mass times for St Patrick’s Day:

10:00am — Castletown
11:00am — Kilcurry

Recently Deceased

We pray for the happy repose of the soul of:

John Pender

May he rest in peace.

Baptism

We welcome into our Christian community:

Aleksamoler Kowaleczko,
who was baptised recently.

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross during Lent:

Sundays: Faughart at 5:30pm
Fridays: After 7:30pm Mass in Brid-A-Chrin

All are welcome to attend.

Easter Dawn Mass

6:00am – Easter Sunday
Faughart Graveyard
(Summit of the Hill of Faughart)

Faughart Lourdes Committee

The Annual Fund-Raising Coffee Morning and Draw will take place in Kilcurry Resource Centre on Sunday 19th April.

Draw cards are now in circulation.
Balance of fares is now due please.

Blessing of the Graves

Kilcurry: Sunday 7th June – 7:30pm
Urnai: Wednesday 10th June – 7:30pm
Castletown (Old): Thursday 11th June – 7:30pm
Brid-A-Crinn: Sunday 14th June – 7:30pm
Kane: Tuesday 16th June – 7:30pm
Faughart: Thursday 18th June – 7:30pm
Castletown (New): Sunday 28th June – 7:30pm

Community Notices

Kilcurry Tidy Towns

The Annual Spring Clean will take place on Saturday 21st March.

The group greatly appreciates the assistance from neighbours who keep their own perimeters litter free and those who collect litter along their roads.

Anyone needing bags can collect them at the Community Centre from 9am onwards.

📞 Enquiries: 086 367 5828

Roche Emmets GFC

Table Quiz & St Patrick’s Day Draw
📅 Monday 16th March
🕗 8pm

Teams of 4

€10 per adult
€5 under 18

All welcome.

Result:
Senior Men
Roche 2-17
John Mitchels 3-03

Easter Camp
📅 30th March – 2nd April
🕙 10am–2pm
Ages: 6–13

Book on ClubZap or contact Evin – 086 0593125

Lotto Jackpot: €10,300
Play on www.clubzap.com

Faughart Social Group

There will be no club on Monday night.

Club fees will be collected on Monday 23rd March.

Scoil Beag Kilcurry

Scoil Beag is seeking to recruit a full-time Early Years Lead Educator.

📞 Contact: 042 9329862

Mass Intentions

Kilcurry

Sunday – 11:00am
Peter McArdle (MM), Aidan Kerr (2nd Anniversary), Edward Haughey (Anniversary), Kay, Seamus and Thomas Murphy, Hugh and Katie Nash and deceased family members, Winnie McArdle (Anniversary)

Tuesday – 11:00am
Josephine Murphy, Peter & Mary McDermott and deceased family members, Elizabeth & Patrick Coburn and deceased family members

Next Sunday – 11:00am
Margaret & George Craven (Anniversary), Sally Byrne, Charlie & Ruby Byrne (Anniversary), Lizzie King

Brid-A-Chrin

Sunday – 10:00am
Johnny McShane (MM), Paddy, Mary and Cathy McGowan and deceased family members, Willie & May Treacy and deceased members of the O’Toole and Treacy families

Friday – 7:30pm
The McElroy Family

Castletown

Saturday – 6:00pm
Fr. Aidan Kennedy (IC), Michael & Alice Farrell, Betty Sands (Anniversary), Ian Brown (Anniversary), Una McEvoy (Anniversary), Tommy O’Connor (Birthday Remembrance), Megan O’Connor

Sunday – 12:00 noon
Sandra Gorham (5th Anniversary), Kathleen Kelly (Anniversary)

Thursday – 10:00am
Raymond Tuite (Anniversary)

Next Saturday – 6:00pm
Jim & Brigid Califf, Paddy, Kitty, Hugh & Sheila Bell, Harry & Dora Mathews, Ignatius McGee (14th Anniversary)

Next Sunday – 12:00 noon
Paul O’Rourke (1st Anniversary), Monica Boland (Anniversary), Jack, Maura & Nicholas Ferguson, Patricia McGlade, Dr Michael O’Reilly (Anniversary)

Faughart

Saturday – 7:30pm
Patricia & Dennis McCreesh and Baby Callan; Gerry & May Savage (Anniversary) and deceased family members

Next Saturday – 7:30pm
Danny Marmion (Anniversary) and deceased family members

6th March 2026

Newsboard – 08/03/2026

Faughart Parish Newsboard

8th March 2026

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 the Parish:

Castletown: €538.10
Kilcurry: €612.24
Brid-a-Chrin: €165.00
Faughart: €146.00
Non-Envelope Contributions: €552.42

Thank you for your continued generosity and support.

We Pray For The Happy Repose Of

Francis O’Neill
Patrick Hoey
Briege Hughes
Pat Martin
Sean Finnegan

May they rest in peace.

Welcome Into Our Christian Community

We welcome into our parish community:

Luke Harry Taaffe
Joseph Henry O’Connell
Arthur Terence O’Connell

who were baptised recently.

Lenten Devotions

Stations of the Cross take place during Lent:

Sundays: Faughart at 5:30pm
Fridays: After 7:30pm Mass in Brid-a-Chrin

Easter Dawn Mass

A Dawn Mass will take place at 6:00am on Easter Sunday at Faughart Graveyard (summit of the Hill of Faughart).

Community Notices

Scoil Eoin Baiste

School Productions 1980–1981
If anyone has photographs of school productions or school shows from these years, please contact Maria on 042 933 9221.

Faughart Lourdes Committee

The annual fundraising coffee morning and draw will take place in Kilcurry Resource Centre on Sunday 19th April.

Draw cards are now in circulation.

A meeting will take place on Wednesday 11th March at 7:30pm in the Parochial House.

Balance of fares is now due.

Kilcurry Tidy Towns

The Annual Spring Clean will take place on Saturday 21st March.

Bags can be collected at the Community Centre from 9:00am onwards.

We greatly appreciate the help of neighbours who keep their areas litter-free and those who collect litter along local roads.

For queries please contact 086 367 5828.

Roche Emmets GFC

Table Quiz & St Patrick’s Day Draw
📅 Monday 16th March
🕗 8:00pm

Following Sunday’s game, the club was delighted to present €1,500 each to two local charities:

Liam’s Friends
Louth Disability Cycling Group

Funds were raised through the recent 7-a-side fundraiser. Many thanks to everyone who supported these worthy causes.

Result:
Senior Men – Roche 2-20, St Mary’s 1-21

Fixture:
Senior Men vs John Mitchels in Roche – Sunday at 11:00am

Faughart Social Group

The AGM will take place Monday at 7:00pm in the Resource Centre.

All members are encouraged to attend.

St Louis Secondary School, Dundalk

The Transition Year production of “The Addams Family – School Edition” will take place on:

10th March
11th March
12th March

📍 Chapel Hall, St Louis Secondary School
🕢 7:30pm nightly

Tickets: €12
Available via the school website:
www.stlouisdundalk.ie

It promises to be a spectacular evening of spooky entertainment.

Mass Intentions

Kilcurry

Sunday – 11:00am
Harry Reilly (3rd Anniversary) & Sinead Reilly
Margaret Alderson (Anniversary)
Veronica Sheils (Anniversary)
Tom & Olive Craig (Anniversary)
Larry & Bridie Craig (Anniversary)
Mary Finnegan & deceased family members

Next Sunday – 11:00am
Peter McArdle (Month’s Mind)
Peter & Mary McDermot and deceased family members
Edward Haughey (Anniversary)
Kay, Seamus & Thomas Murphy
Hugh & Katie Nash and deceased family members
Winnie McArdle (Anniversary)

Brid-a-Chrin

Friday – 7:30pm
Therese and Kevin McKeown (Anniversary)

Sunday – 10:00am
Johnny McShane (Month’s Mind)
Paddy, Mary & Cathy McGowan and deceased family members

Castletown

Saturday – 6:00pm
Francie & Maura Martin
Patsy Rogers (Birthday Remembrance)
Maura McCourt (Anniversary) & deceased family members
Fr Aidan Kennedy IC
Michael & Alice Farrell

Sunday – 12:00 noon
Tom & Joan Kinch
Marian Sheridan & Maureen Rajasingam (Kinch)
Siobhan Clarke (née Kinch)

Monday – 7:00pm
Daniel Martin (Anniversary)
Kathleen Rooney (Anniversary)

Wednesday – 10:00am
Eileen & Michael Laverty (Anniversary)

Saturday – 6:00pm
Fr Aidan Kennedy IC
Michael & Alice Farrell
Betty Sands (Anniversary)
Ian Brown (Anniversary)
Megan O’Connor (Anniversary)
Una McEvoy (Anniversary)
Tommy O’Connor (Birthday Remembrance)

Sunday – 12:00 noon
Sandra Gorham (5th Anniversary)
Kathleen Kelly (Anniversary)

Faughart

Next Saturday – 7:30pm
Patricia & Dennis McCreesh and Baby Callan
Gerry & May Savage (Anniversary) and deceased family members

21st February 2026

Newsboard – 22/02/2026

🕊 Faughart Parish Newsboard

Sunday 22nd February 2026

Our Priests: Fr. Vinod Kurian, Fr. Oliver Stansfield & Deacon George Kingsnorth
📍 www.faughartparish.ie
📧 info@faughartparish.ie
📞 042 9334410
📘 Facebook: Faughart Parish

💒 Welcome Into Our Christian Community

We warmly welcome Alisha McDermott and Keegan Jason McDermott into our parish family.

✝️ We Pray for the Faithful Departed

We remember in our prayers:
Peter McArdle, Johnny McShane and Paul McCabe

May they rest in peace.

💜 Lent in the Parish

Stations of the Cross

Sundays during Lent – Faughart at 5:30pm
Fridays – After 7:30pm Mass in Brid-a-Chrin

Trócaire Boxes

Available in all Churches this weekend. Please take one home and give what you can.

SVDP Collection

Will take place in all Churches next weekend.

🏠 Creating a Lenten Prayer Space at Home

We encourage every family to prepare a small prayer space:

A purple cloth – colour of penance
A crucifix – reminder of Christ’s sacrifice
Holy water – to bless ourselves daily
A candle – to light when praying together
A bowl of sand – symbol of Jesus’ forty 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.

🎤 Come and Listen

Do you want to live a full and happy life?
Discover God’s immense love for you!

A series of talks begins in St. Joseph’s Church (Fatima) on Monday 23rd February.

Every Monday & Thursday at 7:30pm
Concludes with a weekend retreat: 24th–26th April

For more information contact the Parish Office or Donal on 087 4053316.

🛂 Lourdes Volunteers Vetting

Wednesday 25th February 2026
7:30pm in the Parochial House, Kilcurry

Please bring ID and proof of address (dated within the last six months).

💰 Weekly Offertory Collection

Castletown: €257.40
Kilcurry: €291.20
Brid-a-Chrin: €325.00
Faughart: €179.00
Non-envelope: €663.15 & £31.67
Castletown Candelabra: €95.00
Donation: €40.00

Thank you sincerely for your continued generosity.

⛪ Masses During the Week

Kilcurry

Sunday 11:00am
Eamon Bennett Snr & Eamon Bennett Jnr, Cissie Treanor (Ann), Bob Buckley, Aidan McBride (Ann)

Next Sunday 11:00am
Bernard Rafferty (2nd Ann), Elizabeth Hamilton (Ann), Peter McKeown

Brid-a-Chrin

Sunday 10:00am
Charles & Ethel Moore, Gerry O’Callaghan (1st Ann), Paddy Reilly (1st Ann), Mary Reilly

Friday 7:30pm
Hugh & Bridget Grant and DFM

Sunday 10:00am
Ann Quigley and DFM

Castletown

Saturday 6:00pm
Monina Matthews

Sunday 12:00 noon

Monday 7:00pm

Tuesday 10:00am

Wednesday 10:00am
Philomena Scalon 100th Birthday Remembrance

Thursday 10:00am

Friday 10:00am

Saturday 6:00pm
Pa & Mary Kerley and DFM; Patrick McCourt (1st Ann), Thomas O’Connor (Ann)

Sunday 12:00 noon
William Stewart (Month’s Mind)

Faughart

Saturday 7:30pm

Next Saturday 7:30pm
Paul & Vera Murphy

13th February 2026

Newsboard – 15/02/2026

✝️ Faughart Parish – Newsboard

14th February 2026

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

Weekly Envelopes

Thank you for your continued generosity towards the upkeep of the Parish.

Castletown: €251.50
Kilcurry: €269.40
Brid-a-Chrin: €170.20
Faughart: —

Ash Wednesday

Please note Mass times for Ash Wednesday:

Castletown – 10.00am
Kilcurry – 11.00am

Welcome Into Our Christian Community

We welcome Cathal Thomas Doherty, Jack Colm Sharkey, Mallaidh Patricia O’Rourke and Cillian Sean Keane who were baptised last weekend. May their families be blessed as they continue their faith journey.

Stations of the Cross

Sundays during Lent in Faughart at 5.30pm
Fridays after the 7.30pm Mass in Brid-A-Chrin

Trócaire Boxes

Available in all churches this weekend. Please take one home and give what you can.

Create a Prayer Space at Home

A simple way to keep Lent in the family:

Purple cloth – penance
Crucifix – Christ’s love
Holy water – blessing each day
Candle – light of prayer
Bowl of sand – Jesus’ forty 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.

Faughart Lourdes Committee

Meeting this Wednesday in the Parochial House at 7.30pm.

Come and Listen

Do you want to live a full and happy life?
Discover God’s immense love for you.

A series of talks begins in St. Joseph’s Church (Fatima) on Monday, February 23rd.
Continuing every Monday & Thursday at 7.30pm, concluding with a retreat 24th–26th April.

For information contact the Parish Office or Donal on 087 4053316.

Faughart Social Group

Back Monday at 7pm – come along for a chat and catch-up.

Roche Emmets

Member registration day, Sunday 15th February, 12–2pm.
New and existing members very welcome.

Masses During the Week

Kilcurry

Sunday – 11.00am
Vincent (Vinny) Quigley (MM)
Kathleen Dunne; Frank Corbett (Ann); Josephine, Gerry & Rosemary Reilly and DFM

Ash Wednesday – 11.00am

Next Sunday – 11.00am
Eamon Bennett Snr & Eamon Bennett Jnr, Cissie Treanor (Ann), Bob Buckley, Aiden McBride (Ann)

Brid-A-Chrin

Sunday – 10.00am
Sr. Perpetua McArdle (1st Ann), Owen Rice (1st Ann), Gerry Muckian (Ann)

Friday – 7.30pm
Deceased members of Roche Emmets GFC

Sunday – 10.00am
Charles & Ethel Moore, Gerry O’Callaghan (1st Ann), Paddy Reilly (1st Ann), Mary Reilly

Castletown

Saturday – 6.00pm
Lydia White (Ann), Margaret Faulkner; Denis, Andrew & Mark Faulkner and DFM; Geraldine Duffy & Alan Toner (Ann)

Sunday – 12 noon
Patrick McDonagh; David Collins; Doris McArdle (nee Cunningham) and DFM; Laurence & Kathleen Cunningham; Aileen Hearty; Kathleen Kelly (BR)

Monday – 7.00pm
Tim & Eugene Litchfield and Joan Agnew

Tuesday – 10.00am

Ash Wednesday – 10.00am
Denis Murden Casey, Jenna Murden

Thursday – 10.00am

Friday – 10.00am

Saturday – 6.00pm
Monina Matthews

Sunday – 12 noon

Faughart

Saturday – 7.30pm
John & Vera McArdle and DFM, Aidan Touhy

Next Saturday – 7.30pm

6th February 2026

Newsboard – 08/02/2026

Faughart Parish Newsboard

Weekend of 6th–7th February 2026

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

🌐 www.faughartparish.ie
📘 Facebook: Faughart Parish
📧 info@faughartparish.ie
📞 042 933 4410

Weekly Envelopes

We sincerely thank you for your continued generosity towards the upkeep of our Parish.

Castletown: €200.10
Kilcurry: €289.00
Bríd-a-Chrín: €320.00
Faughart: €110.00
Non-Envelope Contributions: €583.00 and £18.11

Faughart Shrine: €1,200.86 and £155.00

Welcome into Our Christian Community

We warmly welcome Finn Tommy Mulligan, who was baptised last weekend, and extend our prayerful good wishes to him and his family.

Thanks

Our sincere thanks to all our traffic control volunteers, choir members, sacristans, caretakers, readers, relic holders, and everyone who helped in any way at Faughart Shrine last weekend. Your generosity of time and support is very much appreciated.

Trócaire Boxes

Trócaire boxes are available in all churches this weekend. Please take one home and give what you can during the Lenten season.

Faughart Lourdes Committee

The 2026 Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Sunday 10th May to Friday 15th May.

Further information is available from any of the Priests of the Parish or a Committee member.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th February
Annual Fundraising Coffee Morning & Draw:
Sunday 19th April in Kilcurry Resource Centre
(Draw cards are now in circulation)

Important Notice:
All past volunteers who may still have Lourdes workers’ uniforms are kindly asked to return them to the Parochial House, Kilcurry, at their earliest convenience.

Come and Listen

Do you want to live a full and happy life?
Discover God’s immense love for you.

You are warmly invited to a series of talks beginning in St. Joseph’s Church (Fatima) on Monday 23rd February.

Every Monday and Thursday at 7:30pm
Concluding with a weekend retreat from 24th–26th April

For further information, please contact the Parish Office or Donal on 087 405 3316.

Roche Emmets GFC

Roche Emmets GFC warmly welcome new and returning members to a Registration and Information Gathering:

📍 Roche Clubhouse
🗓 Sunday 15th February
⏰ 12 noon – 2pm

All memberships must be paid before the season begins.
There will be a draw on the day, with a chance to win your membership for the year.
☕ Tea and coffee will be served.

Masses During the Week

Kilcurry

Sunday – 11:00am
Desmond Kearney (MM); James Flynn (1st Ann); Anne Mee (Ann)

Next Sunday – 11:00am
Vincent (Vinny) Quigley (MM); Kathleen Dunne; Frank Corbett (Ann)

Bríd-a-Chrín / Faughart

Sunday – 10:00am
Sr. Perpetua (1st Ann); Owen Rice (1st Ann); Gerry Muckian (Ann)

Friday – 7:30pm

Castletown

Saturday – 6:00pm
Ann Finnegan (Ann); Bridie McGivern

Sunday – 12:00 noon
Joe McQuaid (MM); James Baxter (Ann); Michael Bent;
Pat & Rose Brenan (Ann); Ann & Tom White (Ann); Rosario Andrew (Ann)

Monday – 7:00pm
John and Brigid Dillion

Tuesday – 10:00am
Oliver Hodgers (Ann)

Wednesday – 10:00am
Thursday – 10:00am
Friday – 10:00am

Saturday – 6:00pm
Lydia White (Ann); Margaret Faulkner; Denis, Andrew & Mark Faulkner and DFM;
Geraldine Duffy and Alan Toner (Ann)

Sunday – 12:00 noon
Patrick McDonagh; David Collins; Doris McArdle and DFM;
Laurence & Kathleen Cunningham; Kathleen Kelly (BR)

Faughart

Saturday – 7:30pm
Pat Murphy and DFM

Next Saturday – 7:30pm
John & Vera McArdle and DFM; Aidan Toughy

31st January 2026

Newsboard – 01/02/2026

Faughart Parish Newsboard – Weekend Notices

Our Priests

Fr. Vinod Kurian
Fr. Oliver Stansfield
Deacon George Kingsnorth

🌐 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 the Parish:

Castletown: €255.40
Kilcurry: €410.85
Brid-a-Chrin: €286.11
Faughart: €141.00
Non-Envelope: €628.00 and £28.67

Sincere thanks for your continued generosity.

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Monday: Mass at 10.00am in Castletown, with Blessing of Candles.

Prayers for the Dead

We pray for Willie Stewart, who died during the week.
May he rest in peace.

First Friday Calls

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

Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

📅 Sunday 10th – Friday 15th May
Details available from any of the Priests or Committee Members.

Committee & Volunteers Meeting: Wednesday 4th February at 7.30pm
Closing date: Monday 9th February

St Brigid’s Day – Sunday 1st February

To facilitate as many people as possible, two Masses will be celebrated at the Shrine.

Programme:

11.00am – Mass at the Shrine, Archbishop Eamon Martin
11.45am – 2.45pm – Relic of St Brigid at the Shrine
3.00pm – Mass at the Shrine, Fr. James Browne I.C.
8.00pm – Candlelight Procession

🕯 Procession: From Faughart Hill to the Shrine (please wrap up well)
🚗 Car-parking: Priority for those requiring special assistance (spaces limited)
🙋 Volunteers Needed: Help required with traffic management. Hi-Viz vests provided.
Please contact the Parochial House.

Come and Listen

Do you want to live a full and happy life?
Discover God’s immense love for you.

A series of talks beginning Monday 23rd February in St Joseph’s Church (Fatima), continuing every Monday and Thursday at 7.30pm, concluding with a retreat 24th–26th April.

📞 Further information: Parish Office or Donal – 087 405 3316

Mary’s Supreme Apostolate – Mass for Healing

📅 Friday 6th February
📍 St Joseph’s Church
All welcome.

Social Dance

📍 Kilcurry Resource Centre
📅 Saturday 7th February
⏰ 8.30pm – 11.00pm
🎵 Music by Brian McDermott
☕ Refreshments served
💶 Admission €10

Masses During the Week

Kilcurry

Sunday 11.00am
Breda Tynan (MM); Peter McKeown; Owen Joe Woods; Eileen McGee;
Elizabeth & Patrick Lennon; John & Turlough Goss

Next Sunday 11.00am
Desmond Kearney (MM); James Flynn (1st Ann); Anne Mee (Ann)

Brid-a-Chrin / Faughart

Sunday 10.00am
Paddy & Eileen Lennon and DFM; Frank & Florence Harvey;
Pat McArdle; John Callan & Paddy Callan (Ann)

Friday 7.30pm
Sunday 10.00am

Castletown

Saturday 6.00pm
Clare Dixon (2nd Ann); Patrick, Terry & McGee family;
George Coburn (1st Ann)

Sunday 12.00 noon
Thomas, Paddy & Josephine Grant;
Patrick & Bridget McKenna and DFM

Monday 10.00am – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Tuesday 10.00am – Feast of St Blaise (Blessing of Throats)
Wednesday–Friday 10.00am

Saturday 6.00pm
Ann Finnegan (Ann); Bridie McGivern

Sunday 12.00 noon
Joe McQuaid (MM); James Baxter (Ann); Michael Bent;
Pat & Rose Brenan (Ann); Ann & Tom White (Ann); Rosario Andrew (Ann)

Faughart

Saturday 7.30pm

Sunday 11.00am
Mary & Peter Daly; Patrick & Elizabeth Reilly and DFM

Sunday 3.00pm
Rose Morgan

Next Saturday 7.30pm
Pat Murphy and DFM

24th January 2026

Newsboard – 25/01/2026

Faughart Parish Newsboard

Week Commencing: Sunday 25th January 2026

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 were very much appreciated:

Castletown: €241.14
Kilcurry: €440.40
Brid-a-Chrin: €208.40
Faughart: €93.50
Non-Envelope: €544.16 and £18.35

Thank you for your continued generosity.

Welcome into Our Christian Community

We warmly welcome Lorcan Alejandro Quigley and Oisin John Quigley, who were baptised last weekend. May God bless them and their families.

Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

📅 Sunday 10th May – Friday 15th May
Further details are available from any of the Parish Priests or Committee Members.

Next meeting: Wednesday 4th February at 7.30pm
Closing date: Monday 9th February

St. Brigid’s Triduum – Oratory

Friday 30th January: 7.30pm
Saturday 31st January: 7.30pm

Celebrant: Fr. James Browne I.C.

St. Brigid’s Day – Sunday 1st February

To facilitate as many people as possible, two Masses will be celebrated at the Shrine:

11.00am: Mass at the Shrine – Archbishop Eamon Martin
11.45am – 2.45pm: Relic of St. Brigid at the Shrine
3.00pm: Mass at the Shrine – Fr. James Browne I.C.
8.00pm: Candlelight Procession

🕯 Procession: From Faughart Hill to the Shrine (please wrap up well)

🚗 Car-parking: Priority for those requiring special assistance (spaces limited)

🙋 Volunteers Needed: Help required with traffic management and stewarding.
Please contact the Parochial House. Hi-viz vests will be available on the day.

St Vincent de Paul

A Church Gate Collection will take place next weekend.

Social Dance

📍 Kilcurry Resource Centre
📅 Saturday 7th February
🕣 8.30pm – 11.00pm
🎶 Music by Brian McDermott
☕ Refreshments served
🎟 Admission €10

Masses During the Week

Kilcurry

Sunday – 11.00am
James & Brigid McDonnell; James & Margaret Conlon and DFM;
Hugh & Nancy McNamee and DFM of the McEvoy Family.

Next Sunday – 11.00am
Brenda Tynan (Month’s Mind); Peter McKeown; Owen Joe Woods;
Hugh & Nancy McNamee and DFM of the McEvoy Family;
Eileen McGee and DFM; Elizabeth & Patrick Lennon.

Brid-a-Chrin / Faughart

Sunday – 10.00am
Peter McShane; Noel Begley (1st Anniversary); Teddy Lamb.

Friday – 7.30pm

Next Sunday – 10.00am
Paddy & Eileen Lennon and DFM; Frank & Florence Harvey;
Pat McArdle; John Callan and Paddy Callan (Anniversary).

Castletown

Saturday – 6.00pm

Sunday – 12.00 noon
Dessie & Rose Smyth and daughter Sharon and DFM;
Marie & Billie Gray and DFM;
Mena & Billy Petty and DFM;
Joe McGeown (Anniversary).

Monday – 7.00pm
Tuesday – 10.00am
Wednesday – 10.00am
Thursday – 10.00am
Friday – 10.00am

Saturday – 6.00pm
Clare Dixon (2nd Anniversary); Patrick, Terry & the McGee family;
George Coburn (1st Anniversary).

Sunday – 12.00 noon

Faughart

Saturday – 7.30pm
Liam Quinn.

Next Saturday – 7.30pm

Next Sunday – 11.00am
Mary & Peter Daly; Patrick & Elizabeth Reilly and DFM.

Next Sunday – 3.00pm

10th January 2026

Newsboard – 11/01/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard – Sunday 11th January 2026

Our Priests

Fr. Vinod Kurian
Fr. Oliver Stansfield
Deacon George Kingsnorth

📞 Parish Office: 042 9334410
📧 Email: info@faughartparish.ie
🌐 Website: www.faughartparish.ie
📘 Facebook: Faughart Parish

Weekly Envelopes

Your generous contributions last week towards the upkeep of our Parish are greatly appreciated:

Castletown: €308.30
Kilcurry: €322.50
Brid-a-Chrin: €209.62
Faughart: €140.00
Non-Envelope: €580.12 & £7.91
Faughart Shrine: €137.43 & £41.97

Thank you for your continued support.

We Pray for the Happy Repose of

Desmond Kearney, Brenda Tynan, and Joe Mc Quaid, who died during the week.
May they rest in peace.

Armagh Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026

Dates: Monday 5th May – Saturday 10th May
Cost: €955
Pilgrimage travel insurance: €45 (if required)
Closing date for applications: Monday 10th February

Applications can be made through the priests of the parish or committee members.

Seán Keane Concert

📍 St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown
📅 Friday 23rd January 2026
⏰ 8.00pm
🎟️ Tickets: €30 (includes booking fee) – available on Eventbrite.ie

Seán Keane (brother of Dolores Keane) is a renowned traditional sean-nós singer and multi-instrumentalist.
All monies raised will go towards the maintenance and development of St. Brigid’s Shrine.

St. Brigid’s Triduum – Mass at the Oratory

Friday 30th January – 7.30pm
Saturday 31st January – 7.30pm
Celebrant: Fr. James Browne I.C.

St. Brigid’s Day – Sunday 1st February

To facilitate as many people as possible, two Masses will be celebrated at the Shrine:

11.00am – Mass at the Shrine
3.00pm – Mass at the Shrine

The Relic of St. Brigid will be available for veneration from 11.45am to 2.45pm.

St. Brigid’s Day Programme

11.00am – Mass at the Shrine (Archbishop Eamon Martin)
11.45am – 2.45pm – Relic at the Shrine
3.00pm – Mass at the Shrine (Fr. James Browne I.C.)
8.00pm – Candlelight Procession

🕯️ Procession: From Faughart Hill to the Shrine (wrap up well)
🚗 Car Parking: Priority given to those requiring special assistance – spaces limited
🙋 Volunteers Needed: Help required for traffic management and stewarding.
Please contact the Parochial House. Hi-viz vests will be available on the day.

Masses During the Week

Kilcurry

Sunday 11.00am
Maisie McKeown & Kathleen Denison; Seamus Corbett; Seán Murtagh;
Joseph & Bridie Stewart (Ann.)

Next Sunday 11.00am
Patrick & Catherine McShane; Larry Treanor & Deceased Family Members;
Tom Begley & Kathleen Payne

Brid-a-Chrin

Sunday 10.00am – Margaret McKeown (Ann.)
Friday 7.30pm – Nicholas Kirk (Ann.)
Sunday 10.00am – Kathleen McKeown (BAC)

Castletown

Saturday 6.00pm – Kevin Robinson (MM)
Sunday 12.00 noon – Winnie Tinnelly (MM); Nancy Harrison (Ann.);
Tom Martin & Annie Martin and Tom Martin (Jnr); William Clarke (Ann.)

Monday 7.00pm – Frank & Rosaleen Costello; Francis & Margaret Costello;
Charlotte McKeever

Tuesday – Friday 10.00am – Mass daily

Saturday 6.00pm – Anna Harper (MM); Paul Reilly (1st Ann.)
Sunday 12.00 noon – Maureen McCabe (MM); Benny Casey;
Kitty (Kathleen) Murphy (2nd Ann.); John Garland (Ann.);
Delia & Patrick Garland

Faughart

Saturday 7.30pm – Reynolds Family & Deceased Family Members
Next Saturday 7.30pm – Jack & Margaret Fegan & Deceased Family Members

3rd January 20263rd January 2026

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

19th December 2025

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

12th December 2025

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

James Loughran & DFM.

Brianan 5th Dec 2025

Next Saturday:
Hugh McParland (Ann).

28th November 2025

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

21st November 2025

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

15th November 2025

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

7th November 2025

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)

1st November 2025

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.

24th October 2025

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)

17th October 2025

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

11th October 2025

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.

3rd October 2025

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

26th September 2025

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️ 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

19th September 2025

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Newsboard 21 09 2025

6th September 2025

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.

29th August 2025

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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)

22nd August 2025

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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.

8th August 2025

Newsboard – 10/08/2025

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

Our Priests & Contact Details

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

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.

1st August 2025

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.

11th July 2025

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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)

4th July 2025

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.

27th June 2025

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

20th June 2025

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

14th June 2025

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)

7th June 2025

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

3rd June 2025

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 50^THMASS:

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 8^th 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 12^th June @ 7.30pm

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

Kane: Tuesday 17^th June @ 7.30pm

Urnai: Wednesday 18^th June @ 7.30pm

Faughart: Thursday 19^th June @ 7.30pm

Kilcurry: Sunday 22^nd June @ 7.30pm

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

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

MARY’S SUPREME APOSTOLATE: Mass Friday 6^th 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 (1^ST 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 5^th 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.

9th May 2025

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

3rd May 2025

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

26th April 2025

Newsboard – 27/04/2025

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

CONTACT DETAILS:

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

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.

14th April 2025

Newsboard – 13/04/2025

FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD

Weekend of 13th/14th April 2025

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

28th March 2025

Newsboard – 30/03/2025

️ Parish Clergy

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

Parish Contacts

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

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

21st March 2025

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

14th March 2025

Newsboard – 16/03/2025

Faughart Parish News – 14th March 2025

Parish Information

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

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

7th March 2025

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

28th February 2025

Newsboard – 02/03/2025

FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD – 28th February 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 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).

14th February 2025

Newsboard – 06/02/2025

Faughart Parish Newsboard – 15th February 2025

Our Clergy:

Fr. Vinod Kurian
Fr. Oliver Stansfield
Deacon George Kingsnorth

Parish Contact Details:

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

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

7th February 2025

Newsboard – 09/02/2025

FAUGHART PARISH NEWSBOARD

9th February 2025

OUR PRIESTS

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

PARISH CONTACT

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

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): –

1st February 2025

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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.

25th January 2025

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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

18th January 2025

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Faughart Parish Newsletter

Date: Week of 19th January 2025

Our Priests

Fr. Vinod Kurian
Fr. Oliver Stansfield
Deacon George Kingsnorth

Contact Information:

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

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

11th January 2025

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Faughart Parish Newsboard – 10th January 2025

Welcome to Faughart Parish

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

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

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!