SOCIAL, HOBBY AND CRAFT AFTERNOON: Come and join in this initiative to share a skill, pick up a new hobby or simply find a friend. Next gathering is on Sunday May 13th from 3-5.30pm, in Kilian House Family Centre. The last one this season – resumes Sun Sept 2nd!

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION: All children who have recently made their First Holy Communion along with their families are invited to take part in the Corpus Christi Procession on Wednesday 6th June. We will assemble in Holy Rosary Church at 7:30pm. ALL WELCOME

THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: recommences on Mon. 7th May, after Holy Communion & before the final prayers, leaflets will be left on the seats. The intention for the month of May is for the protection of life from it natural beginning to its natural end.

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PARISH MEETING: We are holding a meeting in the Parish Centre next Wednesday 16th May at 8pm to look at how we will celebrate the World Meeting of Families in our parish during the week of August. All welcome.

ROSARY AT THE MASS ROCK : in May: Come and Pray the Holy Rosary every Friday at 7.30pm in May, beginning on the 4th May, in honour of Our Blessed Lady and also to pray for the protection of the life of the unborn. The Mass Rock is at Chapel River, Timore Lane, Killadreenan, Newtownmountkennedy (near Abwoods Sheds). Everyone Welcome.

SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS: Over the coming weeks of Eastertide we will be celebrating our 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation ceremonies. These are special days not only for our boys and girls but for the whole community as we celebrate our young people growing in faith. Please do keep our young people in your prayers over theses coming weeks.

THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES has invited thousands of volunteers to join them for the once-in-a-generation event. There are various ways to become involved… check out their website. Registration for tickets to attend the event is open also. For more information on all aspects of the programme see www.worldmeeting2018.ie