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How do I arrange a months mind / anniversary Mass for my deceased loved one?

How do I arrange a Baptism?

How do I arrange a wedding?

How do I arrange a funeral?

How do I contact a priest in an emergency?

What do I do if I, or a loved one belonging to me is diagnosed with a life threatening illness?

How do I become an altar server?

When should special Offerings be made to the Church?    What are the amounts of such offerings?

How do I arrange a months mind / anniversary Mass for my deceased loved one?

All bookings for Masses are made through the Sacristy at Tel +353 1 2984642.  As there is heavy demand for Mass bookings, especially Sunday Masses we advise you to book early.  Please check before the Mass that your intention is being included in that particular Mass

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How do I arrange a Baptism?

Baptisms usually take place on the first Sunday of the month at 1.45pm. and on the third Saturday at 12.15pm.  There are NO baptisms during Lent.  Occasionally we have baptism during Sunday Mass.  To arrange a Baptism please print off a form from the website (click here) or collect a form from the office or sacristy (click here for times).  The Form must be returned to the office with a copy of the birth cert before the booking is accepted. Please check the dates and availability in advance with the office as we only take 6 babies at a time.

For enquiries about Adult Baptism please contact Fr. Dermot  through the parish office.

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How do I arrange a wedding?

Weddings are arranged by appointment through the sacristy.  Please book the Church before you book the hotel for your reception as the church may not be free on the day you want.  Generally only one wedding booking per day is accepted in the church.  Once a booking is made please contact one of the priests who will advise you on what you need to do next.  In short you will need:

1. Recent Baptismal Certificate- this must be dated within six months of the wedding. Your original one is not acceptable as it will not show more recent details.

2. Date of Confirmation.

3. A pre-nuptial enquiry form to be filled out with your local priest wherever you have been living for the past six months or more.  A letter of freedom is also required from each place that you have been living for six months or more since the legal age for marriage.

4. In Ireland since 1995 every couple being married must inform the state of their intention to marry at least three months before the date of the wedding.

5. Meet with the priest who is performing the wedding to begin planning the ceremony (readings vows etc.).  More information can be found at www.catholicireland.net/gettingmarried/

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How do I arrange a funeral?

Arrangements for the Funeral Mass of your loved one is usually made through the undertakers.  However as soon as a loved one dies please inform one of the priests so that they can give you as much assistance as is possible

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How do I contact a priest in an emergency?

A priest can be contacted in an emergency on the parish mobile Tel 087 240 2585

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What do I do if I, or a loved one belonging to me is diagnosed with a life threatening illness?

The priests of the parish wish to offer every possible support to you or your loved one who is ill.  If informed early, the priest can arrange to call, and will return as often as is possible to journey with the person who is ill, insofar as the they would like.  The Sacraments of Holy Communion, Confession and Anointing of the sick are a wonderful source of grace and healing, which should not be left only until a person is critically ill

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How do I become an altar server?   

Altar servers play an important role in assisting the priest during the celebration of Holy Mass, and add so much to the ceremony.  The parish always welcome new altar servers, boys and girls who have entered 4^th class in primary school.  Training of new servers takes place in the church, and all diocesan child protection guidelines are followed.  If you want to become an altar server please give your name in at the sacristy

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When should special Offerings be made to the Church?    What are the amounts of such offerings?

This is a fairly complex issue, but one which is very relevant, and which is topical for many parishioners.

It should be made absolutely clear, first of all, that the Church, as a body, does not make any charge whatsoever for any religious ceremonies which may take place at the request of parishioners (or anybody else).  Familiar examples are Masses said for specific intentions, or Baptisms of new members of the Church. 

However, as some ceremonies are held at times outside the normal church schedule, and thus may involve an increase in running costs - principally lighting and heating - it has become customary for those requesting the special ceremonies to make an offering to defray such extra expenditure.  Also, many parishioners are anxious to make such offerings, which are always appreciated greatly by the parish.

Partly because of the danger of misleading conclusions being drawn, and partly because the circumstances of individual parishioners will differ, there is no question of the parish issuing specific recommendations on such offerings.  To do so would be most inappropriate.   Instead, our parishioners are invited to discuss the matter if they wish on a personal and private basis with the priest whom they are consulting in regard to the ceremony they require.  The priest will advise but the decision will, rightly, rest with the parishioner.

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