Notices

Our Annual Parish Christmas Draw

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…


Advent begins next weekend –Some Suggestions

Advent begins next weekend  Let us all think of how we might make these weeks of Advent a fitting spiritual journey in preparation for Christmas Some Suggestions 1. At home perhaps Pray as a family, or 2. Come to Mass for the 4 Sundays in build up to Christmas


Raan Parish Accounts – Support on line Details

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…


‘The Way- a digital multimedia platform of the  Irish Bishops Conference

‘The Way https://theway.ie/ is a digital multimedia platform set up by the  Irish Bishops Conference dedicated to sharing the Good News and the witness of the Catholic Church in Ireland. The very early Church, the first believers were known as followers of ‘the Way’ (e.g. Acts 9:2). In answer to the question ‘how…


Online Primary School Survey

Online Primary School Survey Survey results could determine lasting changes to ethos in local parish schools. – Dr Marie Griffin The Department of Education and Youth has published an online survey for parents and guardians of children in primary school or who will enter primary school in the coming years. According to Dr…


November Altar Lists of the Dead

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:

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…



Getting married in 2025/2026:- Accord Pre Marriage Courses

Getting married in 2025/2026: – Details of Pre-Marriage Courses Accord Tullamore Pre-Marriage Course: 21st & 22nd November 2025. Bookings on www.accord.ie or phone Catriona on 057 93 41831 Accord Mullingar Pre-Marriage Course: 17th & 18thOctober 2025. Bookings on www.accord.ie or phone 044 93 48707 Accord Navan Marriage…