Séamus Boland from The Island has been elected the 35th President of the European Eonomic and Social Committee for the 2025–2028 term of office. A lifelong advocate for rural communities and social inclusion, he will guide the EU body representing organised civil society for two and a half years. His programme is devoted…
A Jubilee Year of Hope Fundraising Concert to raise funds for our 3 churches will be held in Mucklagh Church on this Friday 7th November at 8pm .Simon Casey will be preceeded by the Offaly County Council Choir. Funds raised will go towards a new heating system for the Island Church,…
Rahan Parish November Prayer Service: A Service in memory of all the departed will be celebrated in Mucklagh church on Wednesday 12th November at 7.30pm At this prayer service we will be remembering in a special way those who have died in the past year, those laid to rest in our…
November Altar Lists of the Dead . Remembering people by name is a beautiful privilege. In inviting you to write the names of your dead on the lists of the dead we invite you to walk the path of memory for a moment, to delve into the wellspring of hope deep in your…
International Men’s Day. Breakfast and Banter: Join us on Wednesday November 19th at the Charleville Centre, Tullamore, starting at 11:00 a.m., as we come together to celebrate International Men’s Day The morning will begin with a hot breakfast, followed by talks from Michael Duignan and Dr. Domhnall McGlacken-Byrne. This is a free event, but booking is…
Sister’s from St Elisabeth Convent, Belarus will visit our parish for masses this week in Mucklagh church on Thursday next 13th of November at 9am and that evening in Killina at 7.30pm and also Mucklagh on Friday 14th of November at 7.30pm. After masses the Sisters will sell some of their icons and…
Feast of Dedication of Saint John Lateran The most important temple is the temple of a person’s soul because God dwells within each one of us. In the most secret centre of our being is that sacred sanctuary where we meet God. Saint Teresa of Ávila called it the Presence Chamber, the most…
Our Parish Prayer All powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, renew our parish community of Rahan Parish in faith, hope and love. Hear our prayers and especially our prayers for this special intention (here mention your special intention) Bless each family, heal the sick, comfort the dying, raise the dead, guide…
November Altar Lists of the Dead . Remembering people by name is a beautiful privilege. In inviting you to write the names of your dead on the lists of the dead we invite you to walk the path of memory for a moment, to delve into the wellspring of hope deep in your…
Prayer on Lighting a Candle during November: As you hold this candle in your hand, recall the memory of your loved one. Pray God’s peace and rest on their soul. Pray also for yourself that God in His infinite love for you will give you peace of mind and heart at this time…
