Newsletter 12th April 2026

Parish Mass Times:

Moycarkey: Monday; Wednesday & Friday at 10.00am; Sat at 6.30pm; Radio Link – tune into 105.1. Littleton: Monday to Friday at 9.00am & Sunday at 12.00.

Two-Mile-Borris: Sunday at 10.30am . No Mass on Monday at 10.00 a.m.

Masses live streamed from Littleton: https://www.churchservices.tv/littleton

Parish Lottery: Congratulations to Marie Hayes and Chrissie Graham        winners’ of last week and this week’s Parish Lotto. The Jackpot now stands at €5,000.

Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion (Lay-Led Liturgy): This Liturgy will replace the morning mass ( 10 a.m.) in St. James Church Two Mile Borris  on Monday 13th April  . It will be led by a Minister of the Word and a Minister of the Eucharist.

Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies : Thank you to all who took part , especially to all who took special responsibilities – to our sacristans and helpers, the choir leaders, organists, and the choir members; those who helped in the preparation and decoration of the Churches; the flower arrangers, and all who carried out their special ministries to enhance the liturgies.

Pray and Play: Moycarkey Borris Littleton Parish invites children (pre-school to first class) to join our Pray and Play Group. This is a monthly child friendly celebration of the Sunday Liturgy through song, gospel-based discussion, prayer and crafts which helps children understand the Gospel message. Commencing Sun April 12th 10.30 am – Two Mile Borris Church Sacristy. Further details and registration contact the  Parish Office 0504 60018 or email mblparish@gmail.com

Summer Camp: For the children of the Parish will take place from

July 20th – July 23rd inclusive.  More details to follow.

Step It Out with Sally Dance:  class starting on Monday 13th April at 8 pm in Littleton Sports Hall , all ages welcome , no partner needed , €10 pay as you go.  Contact Sally on (087) 7931308 for more information

Sr Lucia of Fatima , March 1939 : “Whether the world has war or peace depends on the practice of the Five First Saturday devotion together with the Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. “

The 5th National Conference on Stroke, organised by the South Tipperary Stroke Communication Group, will take place at the Cashel Palace Hotel, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, on Monday April 27th, commencing at 10:00am, with entry for viewing of support stands at 9:30am. Speakers include Professor Ronán Collins, Clinical Lead Irish National Stroke Programme, Dr. Patrick Nicholson, Consultant Neurointerventional Radiologist at Beacon Hospital, and a number of other speakers including stroke survivors. Admission is free but is by registration on Eventbrite. Please search for 2026 National Conference on Stroke, Cashel Palace Hotel or at this link; https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2026-national-conference-on-stroke-cashel-palace-hotel-cashel-tickets-1983736592549

National Epilepsy Week 2026: takes place on 18th May – 25th May. For further information, please visit www.epilepsy.ie/content/national-epilepsy-week-2026-epilepsyweek.

We remember in our prayers those who have died:

Margaret Hyland nee Farrell , Dublin and formerly of River St , Killenaule

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time:                     

Moycarkey:

Saturday 18/04/2026   Jane Gleeson , Turtulla , ( 5th Anniv. )

@ 6.30 p.m.

Littleton:                   

Sunday 12/04/2026      John Dempsey along with his parents Ann & Willie ,

@ 12 o’clock                his brother Gerard and his sister Bernadette

Sunday 19/04/2026      Mary & Thomas Wright , Derrynaflan Road

@ 12 o’clock                Nan & Paddy Ryan , Ballydavid

Two Mile Borris :     

Sunday 12/04/2026      Martin & Margaret Hayes (née Hackett), Leigh &

@ 10.30 a.m.               Pat & Ciss Hackett, Grawn

                                    Rody Phelan , Glen Carraig , (8th Anniv.)

                                    Tina Mullaney O’Dwyer , Fanning  Park , (7th Anniv.)

                                    Jack & Eleanor O’Meara & Jack’s brother, Tom O’Meara