Notices

Kilkenny Camogie

All the best to the Kilkenny Camogie team who take on Galway in the All Ireland final next weekend. Especially our very own Anna & Megan Farrell and Ray Challoner.


The Plan for living with Covid-19: Religious Services

It is great to have people in Church for Masses and other services. Government invites Places of Worship to reopen for religious services at Level 3. This will be reviewed in January. This allows for up to 50 worshippers to attend Services. We resume with protective measures. It is very important to adhere to social…

What about an Advent wreath?

Place 3 candles of one colour on a tray or wreath almost making a circle and then put one candle of a different colour to complete the circle. Traditionally these are 3 purple and one rose but work with what you have. Put a white candle in the centre for Christ’s light to be lit…

Advent: Ossory Faith Development Group

Ossory Faith Development Group has some offerings for Advent. Access them through

Tommy Spillane Grave Fund:

Thanks to all who donated so generously to the Tommy Spillane (Spellins) grave fund. Subscriptions well exceeded our expectations. However, we made sure that a top-class effort was produced and the comments from those who have seen the finished product have been heart-warming. The community can be justly proud of its efforts for one…

COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:

ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818…

St. Vincent de Paul Society

The telephone number of the Thomastown St. Vincent de Paul Society is 086 2664669 for anyone who wishes to contact the Society.


A word of thanks:

Thank you to all the families who provided photographs of those who died during the past year. Whereas many couldn’t be at the funeral, or call to the house, the photographs helped us to remember, to connect, and to pray for them, dealing with our grief, rather than forgetting it. You may like to collect…


November as a Month of Prayer and Remembrance for the Dead and the Bereaved:

November Masses for the Dead:
Next Friday we will be particularly conscious of all who died August, September, and October. Thanks for the photographs of your loved ones who have died.
Come and see, and remember, at the Parish Church.  The List of the Names of the…

The Plan for living with Covid-19 at Level 3.

Places of Worship will have to remain closed to congregations for the moment, except for private prayer, weddings and funerals.
Much as we would want to return…