Corpus Christi
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Feast of Corpus Christi 2024 click on ‘read more’ to see the photos
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for June 2024
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For migrants fleeing their homes:
We pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys full of danger and violence, find welcome and new opportunities in the countries that receive them.
Novena of Grace, Mon 4 – Tue 12 March 2024
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The Novena of Grace takes place from 4 – 12 of March each year. St Francis Xavier was canonised on 12 March 1622.
At the 12 noon Mass, a special homily is preached on an aspect of the life of St Francis Xavier, with practical lessons being drawn for ordinary life.
Parish Family Fun Day, Sunday 24 September 2023
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You are invited to attend our Parish Family Fun Day, a most enjoyable annual event open to families with young children who gather after 12 noon Mass. There will be a range of outdoor entertainment with a ready supply of light refreshments all provided by volunteers.
Relationships Enrichment: Sessions for engaged and recently married couples
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Several couples are attending our monthly Relationships Enrichment sessions for engaged and recently married couples.
The date of our next meeting has yet to be decided.
Parish Corpus Christi procession, Sunday 11 June 2023 at 3pm
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Our parish Corpus Christi procession, the first since 2019 due to Covid, took place in glorious weather at 3pm around the grounds of Our Lady Queen of Peace.
More photos here.
Christmas Appeal 2022 for Queen of Peace Primary School for Girls in Lodwar
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This Advent we launch our Annual Christmas Appeal for our parish outreach project in Lodwar, Kenya.
Bishop John and Sr Agnes are most grateful for your Christmas gift of education to help these girls break out of the trap of poverty.
Annual CROSSCARE Collection, 17-18 Sept 2022
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Crosscare’s annual collection was taken up at all Masses on the weekend of 17/18 September 2022. You can still donate online at www.crosscare.ie
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Lay Ministry Collection, 14-15 May 2022
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On World Vocations Sunday (8 May 2022), we remind ourselves to pray continuously for vocations to the priesthood. An urgent need, too, is to find new ways for priests and people to work together in parishes: to harness the time and talent of lay people and support them in developing their skills for use in the faith community.