Welcome to the Parish of Magheralin
Parish Priest: Fr. McConville - Tel: 028 92 611347
Please note: If for any reason that I cannot be contacted in an emergency, a
priest may be contacted on 028 38 323161
Dromore Diocese Charity Commission No: NIC105046
Parish Bulletin:
Please note no weekly bulletins will be issued until further
notice due to the suspension of activities as a result of the Coronavirus.
However we will keep you updated with diocesan and parish initiatives and
contact details on this page.
Responsorial Psalm
Gospel Acclamation.
Please note suspension of public Masses due to current covid-19 surge.
During the lockdown Mass will be live streamed from Magheralin Church at 11.00 am each Sunday. This stream can be accessed from the Parish of Magheralin Facebook page by clicking on or copying or typing the link below into your browser:- https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Religious-Organization/The-Parish-of-Magheralin-991714407531552/
Opening of Churches for Private Prayer
Please note the following update.
Opening times for individual visits and personal prayer:
Private worship from Mon to Sat in both churches: 10:30am-4pm
Private worship on Sundays - St. Patrick & St. Ronan’s Church: 1-4pm
Private worship on Sundays - St. Colman’s Church: 11am-4pm
Weekday Mass Church Radio Broadcasts:
St. Patrick & St. Ronan’s Church Radio Broadcast: Mon & Wed 10am.
St. Colman’s Church Radio Broadcast: Tue & Thu 10am.
Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland most recent statement suspending public masses in support of the Stay at Home health message until further notice as a result of the extension of the Covid-19 shut-down by the Northern Ireland Executive to 5th March 2021
We encourage parishes to continue to broadcast the celebration of Mass – and
other devotions and prayer services – online and on other media, knowing that
faith and prayer can be a tremendous
support to individuals and society during
these difficult times.
We ask for prayers for the sick, the bereaved and all those whose livelihoods have been particularly impacted by the pandemic. We keep especially in mind all health workers, carers, chaplains and other essential workers
Recently the Northern Ireland Executive took the unanimous decision to extend
the current Covid-19 restrictions until Friday 5th March 2021. This decision was based on the strong recommendation of the Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Scientific Advisor, as a result of the continued extremely high level of transmission of the Covid-19 virus throughout the community (which over these last four weeks had not reduced to the level that had been hoped for), along with the increasing numbers in hospital and intensive care.
In the light of this decision, and on the basis of the clear and unequivocal public health advice that people should continue to stay at home, the Northern Catholic Bishops have decided that, until 5 March (but subject to ongoing review in line with any change to the public health advice), the celebration of the Eucharist and other liturgies should continue to take place without the physical presence of the faithful. Marriage, funeral, baptismal liturgies and drive-in services may continue (subject to strict safety guidelines and regulations). Arrangements for recording and/or livestreaming and making individual visits for private prayer are also permissible in accordance with regulations. We encourage parishes, where possible, to continue to broadcast the celebration of Mass – and other devotions and prayer services – online and on other media, knowing that faith and prayer can be a tremendous support to individuals and society during these difficult times
We once more make this decision reluctantly, conscious of the pain that not being able to gather for public worship causes for all the faithful, but in the hope that this period of sacrifice is inspired by the command of Jesus to love our neighbours and undertaken for the protection of life and health and for the Common Good.
We continue to ask for prayers for the sick, the bereaved and all those whose livelihoods have been particularly impacted by the pandemic. We keep especially in mind all health workers, carers, chaplains and other essential workers. We welcome the announcement that a similar position is being taken by the leaders of the Church of Ireland, the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, the Methodist Church in Ireland and many other denominations and faith communities in response to the unequivocal message from public health authorities that as many people as possible stay at home at this time.
“As many people as possible stay at home for the sake of health, life and the Common Good”
“Faith and prayer can be a tremendous support to individuals and society during these difficult times”
Most Rev Eamon Martin DD
Archbishop of Armagh & Primate of All-Ireland
Apostolic Administrator of Dromore
Post Lockdown Covid Restrictions.
As before, please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions numbers in each church will be limited but during Mass at Magheralin video links to the Prayer Room and our adjacent Parish Hall will enable further people to be accommodated if required.
Parishioners will be guided to appropriate seats by stewards and given advice as required on how to follow the one way system that is in place both for receiving Holy Communion and leaving the church at the end of Mass.
Face Coverings - the latest update.
Archbishop Eamon Martin (along with the other Christian church leaders all over
this island) has formally recommended and encouraged the use of face coverings
at all Masses and other liturgical celebrations, together with the on-going
maintenance of the 2 metre physical distancing with immediate effect.
Please remember that you will need to follow the guidelines outlined below
during attendance at Mass:-
-Use sanitisers on entry and exit to the church.
-Keep your hands away from your face and try to touch surfaces within the
church as little as possible.
-To ensure sufficient social distancing is maintained sit only where directed
by the stewards and do not attempt to move seating.
-Follow steward's instructions on when and where to go to receive Holy
Communion.
-Please take communion in your hand only.
-Do not attend church if you or someone in your household is unwell or
has Covid-19 symptoms.
Please bear in mind that the Sunday and Holy Day obligation to attend Mass is
still suspended, and it is advisable that if you are in
any of the designated vulnerable categories, are elderly or infirm or have any
concerns in this area you should avoid any large gatherings until further
notice.
Thank you for your co-operation and thank you to
everyone who volunteered as stewards to facilitate the weekend masses.
Fr. Conor McConville
Please note suspension of public Masses due to current covid-19 surge.
During the lockdown Mass will be live streamed from Magheralin Church at 11.00 am each Sunday. This stream can be accessed from the Parish of Magheralin Facebook page by clicking on or copying or typing the link below into your browser:- https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Religious-Organization/The-Parish-of-Magheralin-991714407531552/
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St. Patrick's & St Ronan's Magheralin Mass Times
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Celebrations / Anniversaries
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| Sunday 28th February 2021 - Mass |
11.00 am |
Live streamed Mass |
| Monday 1st March 2021 - Mass |
10.00 am |
Private Mass-Accessible on Parish Radio |
| Wednesday 3rd March 2021 - Mass |
10.00 am |
Private Mass-Accessible on Parish Radio |
| Saturday 6th March 2021 - Vigil Mass |
No Mass |
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Sunday 7th March 2021 - Mass
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11.00 am
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Live streamed Mass |
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St. Colman's Kilwarlin Mass Times
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Celebrations / Anniversaries
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| Sunday 28th February 2021 - Mass |
No Mass |
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| Tuesday 2nd March 2021 - Mass |
10.00 am |
Private Mass-Accessible on Parish Radio |
| Thursday 4th March 2021 - Mass |
10.00 am |
Private Mass-Accessible on Parish Radio |
| Sunday 7th March 2021 - Mass |
No Mass |
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Sacrament of Penance
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
The annual ecumenical World Day of Prayer service is due to take place on
Friday 5th March. Unfortunately, because of Covid restrictions we
cannot hold this service in Holy Trinity Church of Ireland, Soldierstown as
planned. However we are invited to join the women of Vanuatu, who prepared this
year’s service, by a video which will be released and posted on WDPIC YOU TUBE
on 5th March. There are also Service booklets available. (Telephone 07746960569 to request a booklet).
We would encourage you to try and connect with the women of
Vanuatu on 5th March. For more information or if you wish to donate to the work
of the World Day of Prayer movement please visit the website www.wwdp.org.uk.
Recently Deceased.
James Furphy.
Annette Creaney.
Jim McKernan
Saints Patrick, Ronan & Colman pray for them.
First Holy Communion.
St. Patrick's primary school:-
First penance - Tuesday 23rd March 2021.
First Communion - Sunday 6th June 2021 at 1.00pm in Magheralin Church.
Rowandale primary school & Pupils from other schools.
First Penance - Tuesday 25th May 2021.
First Communion - Sunday 13th June 2021. Venue to be determined later taking into account Covid-19 restrictions.
Sacrament of Confirmation.
St. Patrick's primary school:-
Service of Light Saturday 27th March 2021 at 6.00pm.
Confirmation - Thursday 22nd April 2021 at 6.00 pm.
Rowandale primary school & Pupils from other schools.
Service of Light Wednesday 19th May 2021.
Confirmation Friday 25th June 2021
Trócaire
“Trócaire would like to thank the people of Magheralin Parish for supporting this year’s Christmas Gift Campaign, which raised an amazing £1,162. These gifts help struggling communities to work their own way out of poverty and make a real difference to the lives of some of the poorest people around the world.”
Caitriona Hughes.
Offertory Envelope Contributions for the month of December - £5,282.97.
Many thanks for your generous and continuing support for the parish.
