Show them by example, teach them at home, let them learn by watching others in Church.
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Please remember to pray for vocations in your prayers so that we may get more young men and women hearing the call into a religious life.
Important Notice:
Drumkeeran Church will reopen for Sunday Masses on Sunday 27th October, we look forwards to welcoming you all back to a warm worship space. We would like to thank you for your patience while the heating system was restored.
Should you wish to help with the costs of repair, please send a donation to Fr Tom and mark envelopes “Heating” or cheques payable to Drumkeeran Church Account or make the donation directly to IBAN: IE12 BOFI 9054 0829 8913 29 please use the reference “Heating” and your name. Thank you.
The Relics of St. Bernadette in Kilmore Diocese
The relics of St. Bernadette will visit the diocese of Kilmore on the 28th and 29th of October.
The Cathedral of St. Patrick and St. Felim, Cavan, on Monday 28th of October
9:45am Welcoming
10:00am Mass
1:00pm The Way of the Cross
3:00pm Anointing of the Sick
5:00pm Penitential Service
Confessions until 6:45pm
7:00pm Mass
8:00pm Holy Hour
Veneration until 10:00pm
St. Clare's Church, Manorhamilton, Tuesday 29th of October
9:45am Welcoming
10:00am Mass and Rosary to follow
12:00pm Rosary and prayers
3:00pm The Way of the Cross
4:30pm Penitential Service
Confessions until 6pm
6:30pm Mass with Anointing of the Sick
9:00pm Holy Hour and Benediction
Individual Visits to the relics 11:00am – 6:00pm and 7:30pm -
Wednesday 30th October – 7:00am Mass and Departure of the Relics
As large numbers are anticipated for this special occasion the public are reminded to be prepared to queue and allow plenty of time for the visit.
What is World Mission Sunday?
World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s
annual appeal to support overseas mission
and missionaries. It takes place in every
single parish worldwide where the Church is
present. In Ireland, Missio Ireland is tasked
with organising the Mission Sunday collection.
Missio Ireland is the Pope’s official charity for
overseas mission.
Why is it so important? All offerings made on behalf of World Mission Sunday become part of the Holy Father’s Universal Solidarity Fund. This Fund supports missionary activities in over 1,150 young dioceses; mostly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. As young dioceses grow, so do their needs. On top of this, they are often found in remote areas devastated by conflict or natural disasters. The Universal Solidarity Fund provides aid so that missionaries can continue
to go to these places to share the love of God.
What does it support? The needs of young dioceses vary, anything from a motorbike so a priest can celebrate Mass in remote villages, to a community hall so local people can gather in safety, or more urgently, vaccinations and medicines so that parish dispensaries can protect
vulnerable children. In essence it: provides basic infrastructure by helping communities to build churches, clinics, schools and parish halls. Prepares the future leaders and carers of the Church by supporting the training of sisters, priests, brothers and catechists. Supports missionary programmes to care for children’s spiritual and physical wellbeing by offering safe shelter, healthcare, education and hope for the future.
What is the theme for World Mission Sunday? For Mission Sunday 2024, Pope Francis has chosen the theme ‘Go and invite everyone to the banquet’. Mission, he said, is a tireless going out to all men and women, in order to invite them to encounter God.
SVP in Leitrim actively recruiting new volunteers.
Please consider volunteering with SVP and become part of the largest charitable organisation in the country. Offering a little bit of help at the right time can give people hope for the future. Volunteers sharing their time and skills can change lives forever!
SVP will host an information meeting in The Landmark Hotel on Wednesday 2nd of October at 7:30pm for people interested in joining the conferences around the Leitrim areas. For more information, please call membership support officer Orla Beirne on 087 775 7426 or email: orla.beirne@svp.ie
“Volunteers are our greatest strength, they know the issues in their communities and can address immediate needs as well as helping families and individuals, young and old, move towards self-