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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:
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Baptisms and Marriages - contact Fr. Des directly
Telephone: 028 406 28792 Mobile: 07855 741888
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
Please Note:
The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday 29th January, Friday
30th January and Monday 2nd February.
Re-opening on Wednesday 4th February at 10.30am.
27th January 2026
Recently Deceased
Sean Duffy
10 Hillcrest Villas, Gilford
Beloved husband of the late Joannie
and much-loved father of Bronagh, Miriam, Sr Bernadette, Mark, Sean and Anne.
Funeral arrangements later.
Our Lady of Knock and St Jude pray for him.
Further enquiries to Jack McLearnon & Son Funeral Directors. Tele Lurgan (028) 38322232.
Baptised and Sent: Youth Faith in Action!
A Gathering of Young Adults (16 - 30+ years old)
Thursday 5th February 2026
6.30 p.m. – 9.15 p.m.
Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre
96 Glen Road, Newry, Co Down, Newry, Co Down, BT34 1RH
If you are interested in attending, please contact the parish office.
| WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE |
| Week beginning 24th January 2026 |
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Thurs
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Fri |
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6.00pm |
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7.30pm |
10.30am |
NO MASS |
10.30am |
10.30am |
| Clare |
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10.00am |
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Gilford
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7.30pm |
Mass in G.C.C. Hall until further notice |
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.
For the occasion of the Jubilee Year of Prayer 2025, the Teach us to Pray handbook has been created to accompany Christian faith communities and parishes on the path of preparation for the Jubilee 2025.
The booklet contains very useful guides and reminders of occasions of prayer, including:
prayer in the Parish Community;
prayer in the Family;
prayer with Young People;
prayer in Sanctuaries; and more
including catechesis on prayer.
You may download the booklet below
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.
Click above for all the latest news
 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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