Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Presentation Day on Friday stresses an important truth about Mary: From the beginning of her life, she was dedicated to God. She became a greater temple than any made by hands. God came to dwell within her in a marvellous manner and sanctified her for her…
Our Annual Parish Christmas Draw takes place on Sunday 14th December in Rahan Hall at 6.00pm. Many thanks to all those who distribute the draw cards. The usual prizes of €500, €300, €200, €100, 5 Turkeys, 5 Hams, 5 bottles of Brandy, 5 bottles of Whiskey, 5 Christmas cakes and lots of other…
40 Hours Adoration in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar, from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November, to conclude at 4pm with sung Vespers and Benediction with Bishop Alan Mc Guckian SJ as homilist. Our parish hour is Sunday 23rd 3pm to 4pm but we will stay to conclusion of prayers at…
World Day of the Poor — Pope Leo’s Message calls on the faithful to rediscover Christian hope as a response to the instability that pervades our world. Pope Leo notes how the poor, though deprived of material security, often embody a hope that is deep and enduring. “They cannot rely on the security of…
Séamus Boland and his family wish to thank greatly all associated with the well wishes to him, the presentation and reception afterwards in the Island church last weekend.
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…
