Mass
Sunday 16th Nov, St. John’s, 11 am.
Michael Hand, Corvally & deceased members of the Hand family & Paddy & Eileen McDermott & deceased members of the McDermott family, Corvally.
Tommy & Alice Culleton, Corcreagh & the Finnegan family, Carrickartagh & John & Mary Rushe formerly Dublin.
Patrick McCloskey, Carrickahogue.
Wednesday 19th Nov, St. John’s, 7.30 pm, Novena Mass for the Holy Souls.
Patrick (Paddy) Browne & deceased members of the Browne family, Coventry, England & Raferagh.
Sunday 23rd Nov, St. Michael’s, 11 am. Mass for the People of the Parish
Masses for the month of November – Raferagh: 19th November at 7.30pm.
Corduff: Wednesday 26th November at 7.30pm.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in St. John’s Wednesday 19th from 5-7 pm.
St. Macartan’s Cathedral Restoration – Special Diocesan-Wide Collection 15th & 16th November: This weekend our parish participates in a Special Diocesan-Wide Collection for the restoration and preservation of St. Macartan’s Cathedral. Bishop Larry Duffy has designated this weekend for the important appeal to help fund the extensive work. We have the opportunity to share in a significant legacy for generations to come. Please keep the success of the project in your prayers. Special envelopes are available at the back of the church for those who wish to give over the coming weeks. Please note, if you are making a donation by cheque, please make your cheque payable to Diocese of Clogher. For more information, or alternative ways to donate, see ://clogherdiocese.ie/cathedralrestoration-summer2025/ All donors will be remembered in a dedicated Mass of thanksgiving in St. Macartan’s Cathedral (date to follow). Thank you.
Poker – Saturday 29th November in the Mountain Dew.
Annual Bazaar will take place on Friday Dec 12th – a date for your diary.
Carrickmacross Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Class Concert will take place on Saturday 22nd November in the Corduff & Raferagh Community Centre at 7pm. This is a great opportunity for all students to perform publicly for family and friends.
Line Dancing Class in the Community Centre on Monday evenings from 7-8 pm, come along for a bit of fun and exercise.
Mountain Dew refurbishment is almost complete – walls painted, wall papered, floor & doors sanded and re varnished, new window blinds, reupholstering of some of the seating with more to follow, new TV and dry lining. Thanks to all who helped out in any way over the past few weeks preparing the area for the work and making sure everything was in order after the work. Special thanks to Peadar Marron who put a lot of time and effort into the refurbishment, not just coordinating but lots of hands on work.
Scoil Phádraig Parents Association – A huge thank you to all who attended last Sunday’s Coffee Morning for Scoil Phádraig. Your donations and support helps hugely. Thanks to all the parents, committee members and everyone who helped out in the preparations and on the day. Your contributions were greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Pauline Reilly and Corduff Raferagh Community Centre committee members for all the support and advice. The art of baking is well and truly alive and well in the area with loads of beautiful homemade treats available to enjoy not only at the Coffee morning but also to take home and enjoy later.
Corduff Raferagh Active Retirement hosted a North East Regional Social event in the Community Centre last Tuesday 11th November with over 120 people from groups from Monaghan, Louth, Cavan and Meath attending. The local group put in a lot of work organising the event, which really was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Pauline and her team of CE workers and volunteers who prepared and served a beautiful meal for all present.
Good News –
Congratulations to all the couples who welcomed new additions to their families in the past few week.
Enda & Michelle O’Reilly, baby Rian
Lorraine & Owen Woods, baby Ownie Óg
David & Nuala McGardle, baby Willow
Peter & Laura McNally, baby Isla
Niall Reilly & Charlene McShane, baby Fiadh
Damien Marron & Andrea Maguire, baby Éirinn
Mairéad & Darren Ward, baby Katie. Not forgetting first time Granny Margaret, Aunties Maria & Claire and Uncles Denis & Kevin.
Newly engaged – Fergal Hanratty & Hannah Finnegan.
Newly married – Adrian Connolly & Adrianna Keenan.
Great to share such lovely news. Wishing you all health, happiness and fun.
Go Raibh Maith Agat – It’s been an extremely busy week in the Community Centre and Mountain Dew with the Fíor Céilí last weekend, Active Retirement event on Tuesday, Boots and Bling appreciation event Saturday night and the ongoing bar refurbishments. Pauline, Mairead and their teams have been exceptionally busy – cooking, serving, cleaning, preparing all the while holding down the fort for the normal day to day activities. Thanks to their teams and the volunteers who chipped in. So much work goes on in the background preparing for these events and returning the building to the pristine condition we have become accustomed to, so thank you to all for your dedication.
Wrong Side of the Street, a newly published book by Pat Byrne, chronicles ground rents in Carrickmacross and beyond. It is a fascinating read, especially to those interested in local history and also gives insight into an archaic system which still affects many property owners in towns across Ireland. The book is available to purchase in Birdy’s, Keegan’s and SuperValu Carrickmacross.
The Annual Service of Remembrance Ceremony. We would like to invite you and family members to join in the annual Service of Remembrance Ceremony, when we as a Faith Community can come together to remember your loved one, who died during the year. This Service will take place on Sunday 23rd November 2025 in St. Joseph’s Church, Carrickmacross at 4.00pm. A candle will be lit in memory of your deceased family member, and this will be available for collection following the Service. You may wish to light this candle in your home on special family occasions, remembering your deceased. A Candle and Bouquet of Flowers will be brought forward representing all our Deceased in our Parish and beyond. “To those who believe in thee, O Lord, Life is changed, not taken away.”
