Sunday 25th January 2026

Published on November 12, 2023

ST PETER’S PARISH, DROGHEDA

    25 January 2026                             Altar Notices              3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time                                                                      

                    

  1. The Sunday Collection last Sunday amounted to €3,485. Sick and Retired Priests €670.  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. The January Family Mass takes place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church today Sunday, 10.30am.

  3. A limited number of St Brigid’s Crosses will be available from Thursday 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 the Sunday Vigil and morning Masses next weekend, 1st February, the Feast of St Brigid.

  4. 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.

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

  6. St Vincent de Paul monthly church collection next weekend.  Local needs are great at this time.

  1. The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church on 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 Feastday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes for your intentions.

  2. Come as You Are, a conference for young adults, 18 – 35 years, Sunday 1st February, 11.00am-5.00pm, Oasis of Peace centre, Mellifont Abbey, Collon.

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

  2. 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.

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