A Daily prayer for Lent: Lord, I will turn, Turn my face towards you. I will lay before you the desert areas I hide, and turn to soak in your refreshing words of life. I will cast aside the barren, selfish pursuits and turn to rest in the tranquil warmth of your love.…
Fasting and Feasting During Lent Fast from judging others; feast on Christ within them. Fast from emphasis on difference; feast on our bonds. Fast from words that cut down; feast on speech that uplifts. Fast from gossip; feast on affirmations. Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from pessimism; Feast on hope. Fast…
Pope Leo’s message for Lent Dear brothers and sisters, Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being…
Parish Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help concludes Tuesday February 24th in Mucklagh church at 7.30pm. Lots of nice singing, prayers, readings and reflections. Speaker on Feb 24th is Fr Paddy Byrne P.P. Abbeyleix who frequently uses the metaphor of sowing seeds to discuss faith, new life, and the potential…
A Message from Fr Michael and Fr Frank It is a privilege, honor and blessing for us as priests to serve Rahan Parish at all times and especially as we end the Jubilee Year of Hope. We know that life is difficult for many especially in the face of financial difficulties, sickness, bereavement,…
Thanks to all the parishioners in Mucklagh, Rahan and The Island, the Finance Committee and the Parish Pastoral Assembly. Thanks to our dedicated Sacristans in our 3 churches . Thanks to the Altar Societies and cleaners who keep the churches so well. Thanks for flowers, flower arranging, and for the decoration of the…
Christmas Offering Envelopes are to be found at back of church or in yearly box of envelopes. Or use ordinary envelope and put name on it and box number if you have one. Christmas offerings and all offering days throughout the year are for the support and upkeep of the priests of our…
Statue of Saint Carlo Acutis In recent days a life size statue of Saint Carlo Acutis has been purchased for the Prayer Space in Saint Carthage’s church Killina . With having the Presentation Secondary School across the road we hope this sacred space will become a place of pilgrimage ,prayer and reflection in…
Rahan Parish Accounts If you wish to donate on line the following are the Account Details for Rahan Parish . Thanks for your support
Account Name: St Carthage’s Church Current Account
IBAN IE30 BOFI 9019 0938 7088 72
BIC: BOFIIE2D
If anyone has not received a box of envelopes in the past and…
