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Today we light the third candle on the Advent wreath, the pink candle.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH, LIGONIEL are delighted to welcome back their Annual Novena in preparation for Christmas. The, ‘Misa De Gallo,’ (Mass of the Rooster), is strong tradition among the Filipino Community worldwide. The Mass is celebrated from Friday 16th December until and including Christmas Eve at 6am!

What a wonderful way to prepare for Christmas. All are welcome!

You are invited to join LAGAN VALLEY VINEYARD CHURCH CAROL SERVICE – In St Patrick’s Church, Sunday 21st December at 6.00pm & 8.00pm

All welcome.

Diocesan enrolment for the next Lay Funeral Ministry Training is now open. If you would like to be trained for this Ministry, please leave name in Parish Office.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 17th December at 12 noon.

St. Joseph’s Magheragall: 10.00am Sunday 14th December
St. Colman’s, Reilly’s Trench: 10.00am Sunday 21st December

Again, this year we are supporting our Christmas Missionary Projects. Donations received will be forwarded to Medical Missionaries of Mary working throughout Africa and Dominican Sisters, Zambia in support of their work with orphans, vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Envelopes are available in church porch. Thank you.

DOWN & CONNOR LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2026  9 – 14 JULY 2026: We are seeking doctors, registered nurses and volunteers to care for pilgrims who need medical, nursing, personal care or assistance to make their pilgrimage to Lourdes possible. New members are welcome for our medical, nursing brancardier (adult male helpers) and handmaiden (adult female helpers) teams. For more information please email your contact details to lourdes@downandconnor.org

Diocesan enrolment for the next Lay Funeral Ministry Training is now open. If you would like to be trained for this Ministry, please leave name in Parish Office. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 17th December at 12 noon.

PARISH OF BLARIS – FINANCIAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Copy of report is posted in church porch. Should you have any queries please speak in confidence with Parish Priest or Parish Secretary.

FOR YOUNG WOMEN (18-40YRS) WHO ARE DISCERNING A VOCATION TO RELIGIOUS/CONSECRATED LIFE, monthly meetings are held in Charleville Retreat Centre, Cork. The day includes prayer, talks, Holy Mass, Adoration and achance to meet and chat with religious sisters of different communities.

If you are interested please email womendiscern@corkandross.org