Mass
Sunday 24th Aug, St. John’s, 11 am, John & Kathleen Clarke, Corvally & their grandson Patrick Cooney. Finnegan & Devlin families, Lisdrumturk.
Sunday 31st Aug, St. Michael’s, 11 am, Mass for the people of the parish.
Day of Prayer and reflection for Gaza – today, Sunday 24th august 2025 – Bishop Larry Duffy, is joining with Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, to invite parishioners in all parishes across Clogher Diocese to make this day, a Day of Prayer and Reflection for Gaza. This will unite us in prayer with people in parishes all across Ireland today. Here in the parish of Machaire Rois, the Weekly Sunday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in St. Joseph’s Church – but today Sunday, August 24th, it will be in the main body of the Church, with the Blessed Sacrament Exposed on the Altar after the conclusion of the 12noon Mass. The Silent Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will continue throughout the afternoon, concluding with Prayers of Reflection and Benediction between 5.15pm & 6pm.
Jubilee Year of Hope 2025 – Invitation to the Annual Healing Mass. As we journey through the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025, the parish warmly invites all parishioners, family, friends, and members of the wider community to come together for our Annual Healing Mass with the Anointing of the Sick, which will take place on Sunday, 7th September at 4:00pm in St. Joseph’s Church.
Social Dancing to Chris Dallat on Saturday 30th August at 8.30 pm in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre
Table Quiz organised by Fiona & Niamh for the Boots n Bling campaign will take place in the Mountain Dew on Friday 5th September at 9 pm. €40 per team of 4, fantastic raffle prizes on the night.
Boots & Bling Man United V Fulham tickets + €250 cash, this is Joanne Byrnes fundraiser. €10 per number or 3 numbers for €20. Revolut Joanne on 087 1208958.
Boots n Bingo organised by Majella, Niamh & Sarah will take place in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre on Saturday 6th at 8.30 pm, €30 per person, prebook tickets only. DJ Lee, Prizes on the night, Fancy Dress if you like. Revolut Sarah 086 3306144, Majella 087 2924646, Niamh 086 1078720.
The Friends of Carrickmacross Cancer Society annual fundraising walk from Carlingford to Omeath on the Greenway takes place on Saturday 30th Aug. Bus leaving Eurospar Carrickmacross at 9.30 am. Contact Pat for more details 087 4130727.
Trad Session last Friday week ago in the Mountain Dew was an incredible session comprising of 25 musicians who travelled from far and wide. The session took place after Margaret Finnegan’s anniversary Mass in St. Joseph’s, a lovely tribute to a lady who is missed not only by her family but also by her Comhaltas family and friends. Patsy and later, ‘wee’ Sinead stole the show with some beautiful songs. It was a thoroughly enjoyable session for all those in attendance.
Carrickmacross Lions Club Fundraising Disco took place last Saturday night in the Community Centre. Although the attendance was smaller than hoped, all present boogeyed the night way to DJ Paul Marron. Ironically as Oasis played in Croke Park, the Oasis days or nights were recreated in the centre, mind you the crowd was a bit smaller! Mobile phones featured this time to capture the vibes of the night, something that was not in existence in the Oasis days and maybe just as well!
Corduff Raferagh Active Retirement group are sponsoring a trained exercise and yoga teacher to come along to the Centre on Tuesday mornings from 11.30 am – 12.30 pm, starting on September 2nd for 6 weeks. This course is open to all members of our community, not just the AR group. Maggie, the trained teacher will guide you through some gentle exercises and yoga, a perfect opportunity to give yourself some quality time. Class costs €3 per lesson, or €18 in total. Light refreshments served afterwards. For details phone 086 3321561.
Flower Arranging Course starting in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre on Wednesday 3rd September from 10am to 1 pm for 8 weeks, delivered by a CMETB Tutor. Cost €30. Booking essential – call Bernie on 087 9555762 or Pauline on 087 2977091
Message in a Bottle is a simple idea that encourages people to keep their basic medical details in a common place, where, in cases of emergency, the Emergency teams can easily access them. The information required is very basic but necessary. A plastic bottle is provided on request by the local Lions Clubs (our local contact is Paddy Gollogly 086 0439084). A form is completed with medical details, including current medications etc, it is placed in the bottle for you to place in your fridge. Three stickers are provided to stick on your front door, back door and fridge door, so in case of emergency, service providers know where to find all your necessary medical details. This is a wonderful initiative led by Lions Clubs throughout Ireland, which the local LC is promoting and facilitating in this area and across Co. Monaghan. If you would like to receive a bottle for a relative, neighbour or friend please contact Paddy Gollogly on 086 0439084.
