Notices

Graveyard & Cemetery Masses 2025

We gather once again to remember our dead. In a sprit of thanksgiving we thank God the gift of the lives of those gone before us. And, in a spirit of faith we place them now in God’s eternal love and care.

Mayo – Monday 23rd June at 7.30pm
Ballylinan – Tuesday 24th June…


Well done to our First Communicants

A big well done to all the boys and girls who made their First Holy Communion last weekend in the parish. They were great!

Many thanks to all who helped them reach this special day in their young lives and may the Lord’s blessing be with them always.

 


Habemus Papam

“Peace be with all of you!”
– the first words of Pope Leo XIV


Pope Francis ~ Requiescat in pace

“ ..The Lord is also calling you… asking you to be a gift wherever you are, and just as you are, with everyone around you. He is asking you not simply to go through life, but to give life; not to complain about life, but to share in the tears of all who suffer……


Pro Terra Sancta Collection

Bishop Denis has asked all parishes in the Diocese to take up a special collection for the Christian Communities and Parishes in the Holy Land.

As we all know, their need is very great at this time, and they need our support.

Special Envelopes will be provided in our churches next week, and you are…


Sacramental Dates 2025

Confirmation: Saturday 8th March 2025
11am: Ballylinan
2pm: Arles/Killeen

First Communion:
Ballylinan – Saturday 10th May 2025 (11am)
Killeen – Saturday 10th May 2025 (2pm)
Arles – Sunday 11th May 2025 (10am)


Supplication for peace to Our Lady assumed into Heaven

O most glorious Mother of God, raised above the choirs of angels, pray for us with Saint Michael the Archangel and with all the angelic powers of heaven and with all the saints, to your most holy and beloved Son, our Lord and master.

Obtain for this Holy Land, for all His children and for…


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.