Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Two men prayed: the Pharisee with proud self-congratulation, the tax collector with humble repentance. Jesus declared only the broken sinner ‘went home justified’ (v.14). True player begins when we stop comparing ourselves to others and simply come before God as we are – needy and dependent. The foundation of faith isn’t our righteousness but God’s mercy. Today, examine your prayers: Do they sound like a resume of achievements or a cry for grace ? The door to God’s heart opens lowest to those who kneel lowest. The more we see our need, the more we’ll know His mercy. www.frjohann.com
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Anniversaries this week-end 26th October 2025
Borris-in-Ossory Sunday Mass 11 a.m.
Margaret (Peg) Kelly
Anniversaries week-end 2 November 2025 - Feast of All Souls
Borris-in-Ossory Sunday Mass 11 a.m.
Paddy Grey,
Johnny and Peg Ward,
Michael Bergin, Ballymeelish
and Deceased Members of Bergin Family.
Killasmeestia Sunday Mass 9.30 a.m.
Mary Sinnott,
Peter and Maureen Kilmartin, Coolowley
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November is the Month of All Souls
SATURDAY 1st November
Borris-in-Ossory MORNING MASS at 11 a.m.
Feast of All Saints a Holy Day –
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November Offering
NOVEMBER Offering Envelopes due back next Week-end. One of the six collections for the financial upkeep of the Priest
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St. Vincent de Paul Collection
The monthly collection for St Vincent de Paul takes place at all Masses next week-end 2nd November
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Launching the New Ministry of Catechist in the Diocese of Ossory
This weekend we celebrate Mission and Ministry across our Diocese, giving thanks for all who already serve so generously in our parishes. As part of this celebration, Bishop Niall has launched the New Ministry of Catechist in the Diocese of Ossory. Bishop Niall invites parishioners across Ossory to pray, discern and consider whether they might be called to ministry. A period of discernment will begin in Advent 2025, leading to a two-year formation programme starting in September 2026.
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Borris-in-Ossory Women’s Walking Group
A Fundraising Walk for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute on 1st November. Registration at 2.30 p.m. Walk starting 3 p.m. Contact Denise at 087/6364648 or Laura 087/9342997 or any committee member.
It is a 10 km walk. It can be broken down over a week or two and finish the last few km on the day. Refreshments afterwards in Flanagans.
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Eucharistic Ministers next week-end
Borris-in-Ossory SATURDAY 1st November
Julie Kirwan,
Margaret Breen,
Eileen Sweeney,
Carol Giles
Borris-in-Ossory SUNDAY 2nd November
Kay Dowling,
Mary Sheeran,
Margaret Bourke,
Elizabeth Kilmartin
KNOCKAROO Eucharisitic Ministers for NOVEMBER
Marie Fitzpatrick/Geraldine Kealy
KILLASMEESTIA Eucharistic Ministers for November
Ellen Kilmartin
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Church Readers next week-end 1st/2nd November
Borris-in-Ossory
Saturday 1st November Mass 11 a.m.
Amanda Quinlan
Sunday 2nd November Mass 11 a.m.
Teresa Scully Sunday
Killasmneestia Mass 9.30 a.m.
Frank Wall
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Remember your Clocks go back ONE Hour this week-end
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