2. Welcome to Ciarán Carragher, a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Armagh from Co. Down who will be with us for the month of July.

3. We thank all who took part in the celebrations in honour of St Oliver Plunkett 400. We also thank those who helped with the organisation of events and made them such a great success.

4. Leinster Fleadh Mass will be celebrated in St Peter’s Church this Saturday (12th July) at 6.15pm featuring traditional Irish music.

5. St Padre Pio monthly novena will take place this Thursday, 17 July in St Mary’s Church, James’s St, commencing with the rosary at 7.00pm, followed by Mass at 7.30pm.

6. The collection last Sunday amounted to €2,768. The Sunday Collection is taken up in the church porches on entry to and exit from Mass. 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.

7. The Parish Newsletter will take a break for the summer and resume first Sunday in September. Also see church noticeboards, parish website, Facebook, X and Instagram.