Confirmation Class dates

Thank you to the Confirmation class for attending our recent session on Reconciliation. Our Candidates are in the process of choosing their Confirmation name and sponsors. Please remember that sponsors must be a practising Catholic who has already been confirmed. He or she should be aged 16 or over.  We will be hosting the following sessions, please put them in your diary:

Session 4 - 5/2/25 - 6-7pm

Session 5 - 12/3/25 - 6-7pm

Session 6 - 2/4/25 - 6-7pm

Retreat - Information and dates to follow

Many thanks,

Sarah and Ciaran

2025 Spring Baptism Programme

Monday 7th April, 6pm - 9 pm, St Joseph's Church / Jubilee Room

This programme is for parents and those wishing to attend will be very welcome to gain understanding of the signs, symbols and importance of the Sacrament of Baptism and the Catholic Rite of Baptism. Please contact Mrs Marjorie Towers, Parish Secretary in the first instance for further information.

Thought from Fr. Colm -19th January 2025

The Wedding at Cana

The mother of God spoke to her son as the laughter and singing began to die

(Though the feast had hardly just begun) and the guests began to sigh.

“These people are waiting for something more” She whispered to him.

“These people pine to drink as they’ve never drunk before—

They have no wine.”

“Oh woman”, the Son of Man replied, “What is that to me? It is not my hour.”

But his mother still stood there by his side and spoke a little lower.

“The singing and dancing have almost ceased and the bride is shame-faced.

Oh, son of mine, the guests have come to the wedding feast

And have no wine.”

And, looking down on his princely face, she remembered what Simeon prophesied

As he held the child in the holy place: A sword shall pierce your side.

“Oh blood of my blood” the Virgin said, “The drink they thirst for is yours and mine.

They came to see a bridegroom wed

And they have no wine.”