Notices

There’s nothing wrong with being ambitious.

It is good to be ambitious, to have goals, to want to be good at what one does and to succeed in it. But ambition can get out of hand. So, we must be careful what we are sacrificing in the pursuit of our goals. We may be sacrificing family life, justice, kindness, even life…
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Counselling Services

Towards Healing Confidential Helpline
1800 313 316
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Safeguarding Concerns:

If you have a child safeguarding concern or wish to raise a matter from the past you may contact any of the following:
Diocesan Designated Persons
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Season of Creation:

During these days we are called to be alert to ways of caring for our planet. It’s beautiful, so we need to mind it. Check-up
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Baptism:

Welcome Isla Mai Challoner, Newtown, and Charlie James Croke, Logan Street, baptised into the Family of God recently.
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Faith without works:

A watch may have a gold chain but if it doesn’t tell the time it is useless.
A fruit tree may be teeming with blossoms but if it doesn’t produce fruit it is useless.
A lamp may be studded with diamonds but if it doesn’t give light it is worthless.
And…
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Season of Creation:

During these days we are called to be alert to ways of caring for our planet. It’s beautiful, so we need to mind it. Check-up
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Shane:

The Burke-Kelly and Foley Families would like to thank all the people of Thomastown and Bennettsbridge Parishes for their support and prayers for Shane at this difficult time. He is making great progress.

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Congratulations to:

Sarah Barcoe, Áine Kirwan and Sarah Hudson who won the Minor A All Ireland last weekend against Cork in Limerick. Also best of luck to Sarah Walsh,…
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Re-opening Ireland: Thank you for your efforts to play your part in re-opening Ireland.

It is good news that as the country reopens further, from Monday 6th September the numbers permitted by the State to gather for Church Ceremonies is extended to 50% of venue capacity. Our stewards, to whom we’re very grateful for their service, will continue to guide us in this regard. Meanwhile, we remember that…
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