Sunday 1st February 2026

Published on November 12, 2023

ST PETER’S PARISH, DROGHEDA   

    1 February 2026                       Altar Notices             4th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                                                                           

  1. The Sunday Collection last Sunday amounted to €3,148. The Sunday Collection is taken up in the church porches on entry to and exit from Mass.  If you did not get a chance to contribute on the way into Mass, we appreciate your contribution on the way out.  Many thanks for your great generosity and your use of the parish envelope.  A user-friendly Tap to Donate card machine is available at the entrances of both churches.

  2. A limited number of St Brigid’s Crosses is available in both Church sacristies and in St Peter’s Church shop (€3 each, or two for €5).   Many thanks to St Peter’s Church shop team for making these beautiful Crosses. Crosses will be blessed at all Masses this weekend.

  1. Tomorrow, Monday, is the St Brigid Bank Holiday. There will be no 8.30am Mass in St Peter’s Church.  Mass at 10.00am in Our Lady of Lourdes and 10.30am in St Peter’s as usual.

  2. Tomorrow, Monday, 2 February is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Candlemas Day, and World Day for Consecrated Life.  Blessing of candles at Masses.

  1. Tuesday this week, 3rd February is the Feast of St Blaise. Blessing of throats at all morning and evening Masses with a number of priests present.

  1. The St Vincent de Paul monthly church gate collection will take place at all Masses this weekend. Local needs are great.

  2. Application form and notes for St Peter’s Parish Common Application and Enrolment for Junior Infants 2026 available from any of the four participating schools by hard copy or online, or from local creches.  Closing date for completed applications is this Wednesday, 4 February, 12 noon.  Application for Scoil Aonghusa, the Parish Gaelscoil, also available from the School and online.  Full details in the Parish Newsletter.

  1. Friday coming, 6 February, is the First Friday of the month. The clergy will visit the sick by request from the person concerned or their family.  Please contact the parish office, either sacristy, or any priest if you or your loved one would like a visit.

  1. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited after the 10.00am Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church each First Friday. The monthly Mass in honour of the Sacred Heard (Pioneer Association) on Friday at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church.

  1. The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church next Sunday, 8th February, with Mass at 3.00pm. Bishop Michael Router, Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh, Chair, Council for Healthcare, Irish episcopal Conference, will celebrate and preach. As it is World Day of the Sick individual anointing of the sick will take place at the Mass.  Special Lourdes candles will be available in Our Lady of Lourdes Church (€2 each or 3 for €5).  These candles may be used in your home, or left in the basket provided in the Church. Candles will be lit on the Feast day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes for your intentions.

  1. The 2026 Armagh Diocesan Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place, 10th – 15th Full details in the Newsletter.

  1. The 2026 parish envelope year has commenced. Many thanks to our distributors.  Anyone wishing to receive a weekly envelope or who would like to contribute via standing order is asked to contact either sacristy or the parish office.

  1. The Parish Newsletter is available at the back of the churches today and throughout the week. Also see parish website, Facebook, X and Instagram.