“We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way [...]

Pastoral Letter for Advent 2021 In summary Advent is the greatest season of HOPE, because God gave us his Son, Jesus Frequently we miss the ‘Advent’ season because we’re too [...]

Sacrament of First Holy Communion: Mr Ruane’s Class, St Olaf’s 24th November 2021

Advent morning prayer will start 29th November 2021 9.00am Monday– Friday These gatherings offer a quiet space for preparation for the celebration of the coming of Christ at Christmas. The [...]

Once again a reminder that Archbishop of Dublin Dr Dermot Farrell will be visiting here in Balally on Sunday 12th December and will celebrate the 10am mass. Afterwards, there will [...]

“Lord, When all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness, give us the sense of Your Presence and Love and Your Strength. Help us to have perfect trust [...]

Advent Calendar 2021 https://www.catholicbishops.ie/adventcalendar/ A popular feature on the Advent Calendar is the audio thought for the day.  Contributors this year will include bishops, priests, religious, laity, staff of the councils [...]

Archbishop Eamon Martin launches Ireland’s digital Advent Calendar   “During Advent, let us reflect on the eternal message of Christmas, which is, Christ is alive and that He is our [...]