Carol Service Videos
Did you miss our online carol service? You can watch it anytime you like on the parish YouTube channel. See below. We’ve had to upload the Gospel reading separately because there was a sound issue during the broadcast. View directly on YouTube for a list of clickable chapters so that you can skip directly to your favourites.
Advent Message from Archbishop Eamon
Dear brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Dromore, Preparations are now well under way across the diocese for the celebration of Christmas – albeit in a very different context this year. I extend my sincere gratitude to priests, parish teams and helpers who are planning to ensure that our churches are as safe as possible for people to confidently assemble …
Sunday Night Prayer for Advent
Join the Sisters of Saint Clare, Glenvale for prayer every Sunday night during Advent. Starts Sunday 29th November at 9pm on Facebook Live and 9.30pm on YouTube (See below) and continues every Sunday during Advent at the same times.
Video Message from Archbishop Eamon
Archbishop Eamon Martin visited a roadside shrine dedicated to Christ The King at Pound Road, Newry this afternoon to mark the Solemnity of Christ The King. The archbishop was joined by local people who look after and the shrine and pray there throughout the year.
Archbishop’s Statement on Church Closures
The following statement is in the name of Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland: “The unexpected news announced late last night that churches across Northern Ireland are to close for two weeks from 27 November has come as a great disappointment, and is contrary to the assurances given to faith groups at a meeting just …
Places of worship to close
Places of worship are to close from Friday 27th November for two weeks under new covid restrictions from the NI Assembly. (Excluding weddings and funerals that will be limited to 25.) Update: 24th November 2020 Churches will remain open for personal prayer. Read Archbishop Eamon Martin’s reaction here. “The unexpected news announced late last night that churches across Northern Ireland …
Giving Tree Appeal
An appeal has been launched to distribute new toys and vouchers to children and young people who otherwise would not receive a gift this Christmas. The Giving Tree has been organised by Newry Parish Pastoral Council, in conjunction with the St Vincent de Paul. Administrator Canon Francis Brown said: “Many families are struggling this year as a result of the pandemic, with people …
Parish Council Priorities
We need to reach out and spread the good news when so much bad news is dominating the headlines. That is the message coming from the newly commissioned Newry Parish Pastoral Council as they set out their four priorities for the coming year. Chairman, John Rooney said: “Churches around the world are having to adapt to the unprecedented challenges arising from …
Feast of Christ the King
Sunday 22nd November 2020 A Holy Hour will be held in St. Mary’s Church, Sunday 22nd November at 3.00pm for the Holy Souls.