HOLY FAMILY PARISH
KILL O’ THE GRANGE RCN20016166
Newsletter: 25 October 2026
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Liturgical Colour: Green | Readings: Page 357 in the St. www.holyfamilyparish.ie/webcam
Email: [email protected]
Daily Readings: www.catholicireland.net/readings/section
Prayers Requested
Please remember in your prayers David Simmons recently deceased and Madge Kennedy, Reggie Simmons, Fr. Dermot McCarthy & Michael Carroll whose anniversaries occur around this time.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Altar List of the Dead (2026)
Lists and envelopes are now available on tables near the church doors. Please clearly write the names of your deceased relatives and friends, and return the envelope to the church safe, sacristy, or office. Mass for those on the Altar list is offered at 10:00 a.m. on the First Friday of every month (circumstances permitting).
OCTOBER MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS
Saturday, 24 October 2026
10.00 a.m. – Celebrant’s Intention
5.00 p.m. – Thomas Redmond – Anniversary
Paddy Gannon – Anniversary
Terese O’Callaghan – Anniversary
Mary Elizabeth Whelan – Recently Deceased
Michael Carroll – Recently Deceased
Sunday, 25 October 2026
10.00 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass
Agnes and John Archbold and the deceased members of the Archbold family
Brother Barry (Gearoid, Donal) De Barra – Anniversary
Harriette Dempster – Recently Deceased
12 noon – Felino Delos Reyes – Recently Deceased
Matt O’Brien – Recently Deceased
John Nolan – Recently Deceased
George Collins – Recently Deceased
Monday, 26 October 2026
10.00 a.m. – Phyllis Murphy – Anniversary
Special Intention Mass Bouquets
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
10.00 a.m. – Kitty Purcell - Recent Deceased
Ali Hamed and Hussam Abu Hamed – Recently Deceased
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
10.00 a.m. – Holy Souls
Thursday, 29 October 2026
10.00 a.m. – John Kelly – Recently Deceased
Friday, - 30 October 2026
10.00 a.m. – Holy Souls
Thanksgiving Mass
MASS FOR PEACE
The Medjugorje Prayer Group invites you to a Mass in honour of Our Lady, Queen of Peace, in the Chapel of the Divine Master on Thursday, 29th October at 8:00 p.m. The Rosary will begin at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to pray at a time when war is raging and more lives are lost.
We welcome new Papal Nuncio Appointed to Ireland
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Jan Romeo Pawłowski as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the Catholic Church in Ireland. This appointment follows the retirement of Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor last July. Originally from Poland, Archbishop Pawłowski brings a wealth of diplomatic experience to his new role. Over the course of his distinguished ministry in the Holy See's diplomatic service, he has served in numerous apostolic nunciatures across the globe, including the Central African Republic, Congo-Brazzaville, Thailand, Brazil, and France.
Annual Remembrance Mass
The annual Mass commemorating those whose funerals took place at Holy Family Parish Church over the past year (mid-October 2025 – 17 October 2026) will be celebrated on Sunday, 8th November at 10:00 a.m. Who: Families and friends of the deceased are warmly invited. Hospitality: Refreshments will be served after Mass.
PARISH CHOIR: The parish choir is currently seeking new members. We sing during the 10:00 am Sunday Mass, as well as during other parish liturgies. Choir practice takes place in the church on Mondays from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. If you are interested, please contact Elizabeth at 087 220 9055.
Mission Sunday. A sincere thank you to everyone for your generosity last weekend Mission Sunday. Thanks to your kindness, we raised €1605 to support vital missionary work across the globe. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
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