Ash Wednesday
This coming Wednesday is Ash Wednesday (18th February), the beginning of Lent.
Mass & Distribution of Ashes
will take place at 10am in Arles
on Wednesday morning.
All are welcome to attend.
Notices
Sick & Housebound Visits
Sick and Housebound
Thursday 5th Feb.
Afternoon: Arles
Friday 6th Feb.
Morning: Killeen & Ballylinan
Afternoon: Mayo & Doonane
If you wish to be included on the Housebound List please contact Mairead in the Parish Office with your details (083) 8765 800.
Feast of St. Blaise
A Blessing of Throats
Through he intercession of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr,
May the Lord free you from ailments of the throat and from…
Celebration of Confirmation
The Celebration of Confirmation for our young people will take place over two days:
12th February Ceremonies:
11am: St. Abban’s Church, Doonane
25th February Ceremonies:
11am: St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan
2pm: Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles
Best wishes to all our young people and their families.
Ceremony of Light
We gather to celebrate the Ceremony of Light on Wednesday evening (4th Feb) at 7pm in St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan.
We keep all our young people in our prayers at this special time in their lives as they prepare for their Confirmation.
Sacramental Dates 2026
Confirmation:
Doonane: Thursday 12th February (11am)
Ballylinan: Wednesday 25th February (11am)
Arles/Killeen: Wednesday 25th February (2pm)
First Communion:
Ballylinan – Saturday 16th May 2025 (11am)
Killeen – Saturday 16th May 2025 (2pm)
Doonane – Saturday 23rd May 2025 (11am)
Begin your day in a Spirit of Prayer
Join our daily mass (10am: Tuesday – Friday) from the Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles.
If you can’t come in person, please join us from your own home via our parish webcam.
Our Mass will be preceded each morning with the Rosary at 9.30am.
