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The Catholic Communications Office in Maynooth has asked us to circulate the information regarding “re pastoral letter ‘Freedom to Live Fully, Until Death Comes”.
Providing compassionate care at the end of life
To address the sensitive issue of compassionate care at the end of life, and in response to the need to inform the faithful of Catholic teaching on this important life issue that affects so many families, the Bishops of Ireland have published the pastoral letter: Freedom to Live Fully, Until Death Comes.
You are invited to read this letter and view the accompanying video Through the Valley, which offers personal testimonies by carers and people with terminal illness. The key message of both letter and video asserts that every person possesses inherent, infinite dignity that remains intact regardless of their circumstances. In this context, bishops strongly oppose the Oireachtas Committee’s proposal to Government to legislate for assisted suicide, and call on support for healthcare workers who uphold the sanctity of life.
Mass at 3pm will be followed by Eucharistic Blessing and Procession to the Shrine
Pioneers along with friends and relations of people who are living “one day at a time” with addiction are welcome.
2:00pm Rosary
2:30pm Anointing of the Sick
3:00pm Concelebrated Mass followed by Eucharistic Blessing,
Rosary Procession to the Shrine (weather permitting) and Blessing of Religious Objects
Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart - Pilgrimage to Knock Sunday 21 July 2024Fr. Sean O’Leary C.S.S.p of The Spiritans (Holy Ghost Missions) will be visiting to the Parish of Togher this weekend June 8th & 9th. Fr. Sean has been in Taiwan for a number of years and celebrated his 25th Jubilee last year.
The Parish of Togher wish to extend our congratulations and prayers to all the Boys and Girls from Togher Boys and Girls school as they receive their Sacriment of Communion tomorrow.
May the sacrament of First Communion deepen your faith and inspire you to live a life of love and kindness.
May your faith guide you through all the journey of your life.
May this milestone in your faith journey bring you closer to God and strengthen your belief.
Every Blessing to the Boys and Girls making their Sacriment of Confirmation.
Confirmation Prayer
Lord, You send out Your Spirit to touch the hearts of all people,
so that they may believe in You and in Jesus whom You sent.
Look kindly on all candidates for Confirmation
as they listen to Your voice.
Open their hearts to Your Spirit and bring to fulfillment
the good work that You have begun in them.
As we prepare these children for Confirmation,
make each of us an instrument of Your love.
Teach us to appreciate what is holy in others,
and to be patient with what we do not understand.
Deepen our faith in the Gospel
and help us to pass it on by our example.
We pray that You will continue to guide us and sustain us.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Mass for Temperance Sunday & World Day of Prayer for the Sick will be broadcast this Sunday 11 February 2024 at 11am on RTÉ TV & Radio.
Mater Dei Academy is accepting admissions for September 2024
An independent school providing a Catholic post-primary education for boys and girls in the classical tradition.
Please telephone 021 202 1229 or
visit www.materdeiacademy.ie for more information.
Mater Dei Academy
FATIMA TOUR
"Totus Tuus pilgrimage to Fatima. 30th August - 6th September, 2024. Flights ex Cork. Cost: €815.
Spiritual director: Fr. Marius O Reilly.
For more information, contact Damien 087-2049048 or Marian Pilgrimages @ 01-8788159"
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY
From Renaissance Florence to Michelangelo’s Rome
A CULTURAL TOUR/PILGRIMAGE to ITALY
With Group Leader Mícheál de Barra and Spiritual Director Fr. John Newman
Highlights of this tour, from 4th-13th September 2024, include visits to Venice, Padua, Ravenna, Bologna, Florence and of course Rome where we will experience a Papal Audience and visit to St. Peter’s Basilica.
Fr. John will celebrate Mass for the group at various venues and shrines along the way.
For further information and Booking Form contact Mícheál at 0868337681 or email
From the Producers of "The Diary of Anne Frank"
JESUS FROM NAZARETH
CONCERT WITH FILM TOUR OF IRELAND
From the Producers of The Diary of Anne Frank comes the epic story of the life, of Jesus Christ, from his birth in a lowly stable in Bethlehem, to his ultimate resurrection and his message to Humanity.
Composer Girish Paul's beautiful orchestral score will sweep you
from present day Ireland back two thousand years to witness Jesus's meeting with John the Baptist, his desert battle with Satan, to Jesusalem on Palm Sunday, the Sermon on the Mount and the Lord's Prayer, the Last Supper, his betrayal by Judas, his trial by Pilate and ultimate resurrection.
Performed live in concert by the Composer and his virtual orchestra to dramatic on screen film that features highly talented Irish actors including Liam Howard and Sean Ahern of the Palace Players.
A Five Star Concert of Beautiful Music that will Touch Your Heart
"I wish you every success". Archbishop Dermot Farrell
"The Cardinal assures you of his best wishes". Cardinal Vincent Nichols, UK Elevated by Pope Francis, The Vatican.
Tickets - €25 (includes booking fee) from www.gr8events.ie
See concert footage at: www.girishpaul.com
Emergency Phone (urgent calls)
Ballyphehane
085 727 8677
The Lough
087 609 3424
Togher
087 249 5075
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