Parish of Faughanvale & Lower Cumber 27th July 2025 Welcome to Parish Mass today. Sunday Masses: Vigil: 5:00 p.m. 12:00 noon Weekday Mass: Tuesday: 9:15 a.m. Friday: 7:30 p.m. Confessions: 6:45 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. Friday Rosary: 7:00 p.m. Sunday Masses: Vigil: 6:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Monday: 10:00 a.m. Parish Office: Tel: 028 7181 2358 (Office hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Email: stanneshall55@yahoo.com Parish Website: www.staroftheseacatholic.com Rev. Noel F. Mc Dermott PP Tel: 028 7181 0235 (Mobile: 07855 164 324) Rev. Michael J. Keaveny Monsignor Andrew Dolan (Priest in Residence) Sympathy We offer sincere sympathy to the families and friends of the late: Michael Conwell , Lettershandoney. Cathy McCrossan , Lettershandoney. Brendan Kelly , Glack. May they rest in peace. Month ’ s Mind Masses The Month ’ s Mind Mass for the late Anne Cassidy will be offered in Saint Mary ’ s on Saturday 2nd August at 6:30 p.m. The Month ’ s Mind Mass for the late Seamus Duffy will be offered in Star of the Sea on Sunday 3rd August at 12:00 noon. First Anniversary Masses The first anniversary Mass for the late Eileen Deery will be offered in Star of the Sea on Friday 1st August at 7:30 p.m. The first anniversary Mass for the late Lawrence Duffy will be offered in Star of the Sea on Friday 8th August at 7:30 p.m. Visitation of the Sick and Housebound Father McDermott wishes to thank everyone whom he recently visited for your warm welcome and wonderful hospitality. The next visitation of the sick and housebound will commence the week beginning 11th August. Parish Baptisms in August Sunday 3rd August: Star of the Sea at 12:30 p.m. Saturday 16th August: Saint Mary ’ s at 1:30 p.m. Saturday 30th August: Star of the Sea at 3:30 p.m. Please collect a Baptism Card from the church porch, select the date on the above list, complete the card and put it in the letterbox in the sacristy door. Remember to include a contact number. Thank you! GRANDPARENTS AND ELDERLY: JOIN US AT KNOCK SHRINE! Sunday 27th July at 2:30 p.m. Celebrate the National Grandparents ’ Pilgrimage and the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. A day of grace, blessing and prayer for families, our Church and the future. All are welcome. Bring your family, bring hope and joy. Anointing Mass Rosary (weather permitting) Celebrant: Archbishop Francis Duffy Music: Una Nolan and choirs. Geust soloist: Dana Visit our website for resources: www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org Light the Fire Event at Slane on August 3rd Come and celebrate our Catholic faith on Slane - the hill where St Patrick lit the first Paschal fire in 433AD. This is a divine invitation to witness the Archbishop of Armagh symbolically light the fire of faith, hope and love, first kindled by our patron saint. Eurovision's Dana will sing her song for St Patrick, Light the Fire. Gathering begins at noon and includes Mass, Eucharistic healing, praise and worship and Rosary. More info at lightthefire.ie or email info@lightthefire.ie Faith Group A new youth faith group is starting on Monday 1st September called “ Our Lady of Fatima Youth Faith Program ” and will run every Monday in line with school terms. The venue will be Star of the Sea Church between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and is open to all young people aged between 12 and 17 years of age across both our parish churches - St Mary ’ s and Star of the Sea. The faith group will be an opportunity for the youth to explore their faith, become involved in parish activities and volunteer in the community whilst making friends within the group. If you would be interested in joining the program please contact Roisin McGarrigle on 07889876541. If you are a John Paul II student and would be interested in a peer leadership opportunity, please also contact Roisin McGarrigle. Consent forms will require parental/guardian signatures for involvement in the Faith Program.