Mass –
Sunday 7th December, St. Michael’s, 11 am. 1st AM, Ann Finnegan, Cornalaragh.
1st AM, Paddy Murray, Corbane & deceased members of the Murray, Daly, Gartlan, Kiahian & Cassidy families.
Maura & Patsy McEnaney & deceased members of the McEnaney & Connor families, Greagh.
Barney, Peter & Bridget Keelan, Greaghlatacapple.
Patrick & Alice Conlon, Shanco & their daughter Alice Hughes, Shercock.
Sunday 14th December, St. John’s, 11 am, Gerry Crossan, Carrickahogue.
Brendan McEneaney, Ardragh.
Mary Smith, Crowley & deceased members of the Smith & Clerkin Families.
Bazaar – The Annual Christmas Bazaar will take place on Friday 12th December, starting at 8.30 pm in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre. Proceeds from the Bazaar goes towards the upkeep of St. Michael’s and St. John’s. Your support will be very much appreciated. Come along and enjoy our annual tradition kick starting the Christmas season.
Santa will visit Corduff Raferagh Community Centre on Sunday 14th December between 3 & 7 pm. Booking is essential, and must be completed by Sunday 7th to ensure your child is included and avoid disappointment. See https://corduffraferagh.ie/santas-visit-to-corduff-raferagh-community-centre-14-12-2025/
Faith & Light Christmas Lunch and Disco on Sunday 7th December from 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Scoil Pàdraig Clothes Collection fundraiser will take place on 9th, 10th & 11th December, with drop off between 9am & 3pm at the school. All clothes, bags, belts, curtains, pairs of shoes must be in re wearable condition. No duvets, pillows, soft toys, brick a brac please – see for full details https://corduffraferagh.ie/scoil-phadraig_cash-for-clothes-fundraiser_dec-2025/
Extending sincere sympathies from the Corduff Raferagh Community to Pauline Clinton and family, Greaghlane on the passing of Pauline’s brother Noel Kerr, Cortaghard, Latton. May Noel Rest in Peace
Happy Retirement – On Friday week last the pupils, teachers, parents and staff of Corcreagh N.S. celebrated the Retirement of their cherished school secretary Tess O’Connor. Celebrated might be a strong word, as I’m sure there were many tears, at losing a dear colleague, friend, grandmother to all the pupils and a loyal member of the school’s community. Tess embodies all that is good in human nature and her role as school secretary was so apt for her genuine genial disposition. Tess was so much more than a school secretary and her quiet wisdom will be missed in the school, but all her present and past pupils will always be glad to meet here at Mass, on the road, in the supermarket or wherever they may run into her. The celebrations started with Mass in St. John’s where the children participated in all aspects of Mass and continued participating in the after party in the school. From everyone in the Corduff Raferagh Community we wish Tess and Brian health and happiness in their retirement.
Safety – Please, please, please … whether you are out for a stroll, walking your dog, cycling or running etc – please wear something bright! Preferably reflective. Dark clothes are a perfect camouflage with the hedges and low lying sun is blinding. It’s for your own safety. Don’t leave it to the drivers to see you.
The Parish of Machaire Rois Christmas Schedule 2025
Penitential Service Sunday 21st December at 5.00pm. in St Joseph’s.
Confessions Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd December in St Joseph’s after 10.00am Morning Mass.
Christmas Eve Masses. (Wednesday 24th December) 6.00pm. & 9.00pm. – St Joseph’s Carrickmacross, 8.00pm. – St John The Evangelist Raferagh.
Christmas Day Masses. (Thursday 25th December) 9.30am. & 12 Noon – St Joseph’s Carrickmacross. 11.00am – St Michael’s Corduff.
Weekday Mass St Joseph’s – Friday 26th December, Feast of St. Stephen at 10.00am. Saturday 27th December Feast of St. John the Evangelist at 11.00am.
New Years Day Masses. Thursday January 1st 10.00am & 7.30pm St Joseph’s
The Feast of the Epiphany Tuesday 6th January 2026. Masses at 10.00am & 7.30pm. in St Joseph’s
