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Dear parishioners,
As we celebrate Holy Week and Easter this year in a way that we could never have imagined only a few weeks ago, I want to thank you for all the words of encouragement you have given to Fr Pat and myself during this time. Celebrating Mass in Continue reading...
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5TH APRIL PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY
11.30am – Mass with Solemn Reading of the Passion
Parishioners are asked to pick a branch, from their garden or neighbourhood and display it on their front door or window in solidarity with other Catholics at this time. Blessed palm available in the afternoon in Continue reading...
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There will be an Ecumenical Evening Prayer Service broadcast live from St Patrick’s Church in Wicklow Town at 7.30pm this Wednesday 25th March. Please join us on the webcam for this very special service.
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During these particularly difficult times – spiritually, emotionally, physically and economically, everyone is facing into a very uncertain period. We as a Church and a charity are in the same situation. We understand that there may be changes in peoples financial situations, but if at all possible we are asking Continue reading...
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During these very strange times, 10am Mass will be broadcast online, Monday to Friday, and also the Sunday Mass at 11.30am.
Unfortunately they will be closed to the public, as a safety measure.
Daily Mass is also on RTE News Now at 10.30am, for those who wouldn’t have access to Continue reading...
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St Patrick’s Day Mass will be broadcast via webcam at 11.30am from St Patrick’s Church. As we are abiding by the current recommendations, the Church will be closed to the general public for the Mass. It will however, be open after the Mass to allow for private prayers and visitation.
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UPDATE – FRIDAY 13th MARCH 2020
During the current crisis that is affecting all of us it has been necessary to implement some drastic measures in line with the guidelines laid down by both the government and the diocese.
Sunday Masses (including vigil Mass) and all St Patrick’s day Masses Continue reading...
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IMPORTANT LETTER FROM ARCHBISHOP DIARMUID MARTIN ON CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL MEASURES
WICKLOW & RATHNEW PARISH
Please read carefully the advice (below) issued this afternoon Thursday 12 March by the Irish Bishops.
Whereas I realise that many of these restrictive measures will make pastoral life more difficult, we have to remember that Continue reading...
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Women’s World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March.
Every year, the worship service focuses on a different country and a specific theme. The theme for this year is “Rise! Take Your Mat Continue reading...
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DAY OF MERCY
St Patrick’s Church will host a “Day of Mercy” on Saturday 29th February from 10am to 8pm to offer a space of welcome and peace to all. The day will begin with Mass at 10am. There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions all day Continue reading...