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…


Christ the King Sunday

Christ the King Sunday Today’s Preface describes Christ’s kingdom as one of truth and life, of holiness and grace, of justice. love and peace. This ideal is not to be merely a future hope but is to be worked for in the present. The kingdom is our hope, but somehow it is also…


Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Presentation Day on Friday

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…


40 Hours Adoration in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar, from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November,

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…


“The Future of our Parishes: Communities of Belonging and Evangelisation”

“The Future of our Parishes: Communities of Belonging and Evangelisation” Bishop Tom Deenihan The Parish to which one belongs indicates a community, a sense of belonging and a sense of pride. While a parish is a church structure, it is also more than that. The parish is a place of evangelisation, a place…


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…


International Men’s Day

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…


Our Parish Prayer

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…


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…