The above photo of Pope Leo IV is from Catholic News Agency, accompanied by the caption 'Pope Leo XIV smiles during his first general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 21st, 2025'. Credit Daniel Ibanez CAN
The background photo is of the River Bann running through Tullylish. Credit Patrick McEvoy

You may now access all parish Social Media and the Weekly Bulletin through the webcam (above). If you wish to have your event recorded, please get in touch with the parish office.

 All anniversary Masses must be booked through the parish office.
 Phone number 028 406 58913      email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Baptisms and Marriages - contact Fr. Des directly
Telephone: 028 406 28792   Mobile: 07855 741888

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to a computer error, Fr. Des has lost ALL of his work on his Imac,
including ALL his wedding bookings. 

If you have booked your wedding ( or anything else) with Fr. Des,
please contact him immediately.  

Plenary Indulgences for All Souls Week and the Month of November

Visiting a Cemetery: Visiting a Cemetery: An indulgence, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, is granted to the faithful, who devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, even if only mentally, for the departed. Typically the indulgence is plenary each day from November 1-8; on other days of the year, it is only a partial indulgence.

Visiting a Church on November 2: A plenary indulgence, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, is granted to the faithful, who on the day dedicated to the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed [November 2 {as well as on the Sunday preceding or following, and on All Saints' Day}] piously visit a church. In visiting the church it is required that one Our Father and the Creed be recited.

Indulgence Requirements: To acquire a plenary indulgence it is necessary also to fulfill the following three conditions: sacramental Confession, Eucharistic communion, and prayer for the intention of the Holy Father while being detached from sin. It is appropriate that the sacramental Confession and especially Holy Communion and the prayer for the Pope's intentions take place on the same day that the indulgenced work is performed; but it is sufficient that these sacred rites and prayers be carried out within several days (about 20) before or after the indulgenced act. One sacramental Confession suffices for several plenary indulgences, but a separate Holy Communion and a separate prayer for the Holy Father's intentions are required for each plenary indulgence.

The condition of praying for the intention of the Holy Father is fully satisfied by reciting one Our Father and one Hail Mary. A plenary indulgence can be acquired only once in the course of the day.

Prayers for the Poor Souls in Purgatory

 Lord Jesus, lovingly welcome into Your presence my deceased family, relatives and friends who have completed their journey on this earth, and have gone to their rest in the hope of rejoicing with you forever in heaven.

 Source of all life and love, in Your infinite mercy, look favorably upon their goodness, and forgive any sins they may have committed, so they may enjoy for all eternity the great rewards You have promised to those who believe in You. Amen.

V. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
R. And let the perpetual light shine upon them.

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Total Hospice Collection £2,402.50

  LAURENCETOWN CEMETERY

A skip has now been provided at the Den carpark for all waste products.
Please do not leave any waste (plastic wreaths etc) at the side of the church.
Do not use the dump at the top of the graveyard. The new skip should be much handier for everyone.

ENTRANCE TO LAURENCETOWN CEMETERY

 Due to health and safety concerns regarding the stone wall to the side of Laurencetown Cemetery (beside Broad Oaks), this entrance has been closed to all traffic. We apologise for any inconvenience. We are currently looking at all options regarding the repair or replacement of the wall. 

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 A huge thank you to all who have used the 'DONATE' button on the website. It's a simple way for you to make a contribution to the parish. However, as there is a nominal charge to the parish for each transaction, we would prefer if you did not use this method for your regular weekly/monthly contribution. If you find this method easier than using the 'envelope', why not sign up for a standing order. It saves you searching for the money on a Saturday evening or a Sunday morning and you can amend it at any time. An updated form is available if you click below.

 

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