Funeral

by Sue Martin | Jan 30, 2026 | News

Our sympathies to the families, relatives and friends of Patricia Hannigan whose funeral Mass will take place in St. Thérèse Church, Mount Merrion, on Saturday 1st February at 10am  

Fr Joe Words

by Sue Martin | Aug 28, 2025 | News

A few words from Fr Joe…………… Last Monday I believe was called “Blue Monday”, to reflect that it is just about the most depressing day in the whole year! It was the third Monday in January, with all of last month’s pay check long since spent, all the joy of Christmas...

‘The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.’

by Sue Martin | Jan 23, 2025 | News

  The readings for this third week of Ordinary Time deliver a promise of hope, joy and light to those living in darkness. The prophet Isaiah reflects on how the Lord brought hope and unity to places of profound and enduring conflict. The joy his love brings is...

‘The Lord will reign for ever!’ 

by Sue Martin | May 24, 2024 | News

The reign of the Lord glorified in today’s Psalm is a kingdom of justice for the oppressed. The other readings, too, all focus on God’s loving concern for the poor, the weak and the powerless. In the First Reading, a destitute Gentile widow gives to Elijah all that...

A few words from Fr Joe……………….

by Sue Martin | May 24, 2024 | News

In November, we remember our deceased relatives and friends and pray for all the faithful departed and as it says in the Eucharistic Prayer ‘those whose faith was known to you (God) alone’. The greatest gift we can offer to those who have left us is our assurance that...

‘As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in my love.’

by Sue Martin | Apr 19, 2024 | News

Today’s readings centre on the theme of love: the totally faithful, unconditional love of God for us. The First Reading describes a turning point in the growth of the Early Church. Peter visits the house of Cornelius, a Roman centurion and Gentile, announcing that...