Fourth Sunday of Advent – 21st December 2025
Joseph and Mary had a rocky start to their marriage. He, quite naturally suspected her of betraying him, both a great sorrow and a scandal. She, on the other hand, must have been wounded that he did not trust her. Then there was the difficult journey to Bethlehem and the astounding events there. It must have been a time of real growth in marital love for both of them. Each had to trust the other. Only as true partners could they nourish and protect their son. All relationships go through difficult periods, but God can help us make those very difficulties a source of deeper understanding and love.
Sr Wendy Beckett
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Recently Deceased
Philip Treacy late of Rathmore interred in Derrinsallagh Cemetery during the week.
Andy Fennelly late of Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory interred in Derrinsallagh Cemetery during the week.
Anniversaries This Weekend 21st December 2025
Borris-in-Ossory Mass 11.00 a.m.
Peter Middleton,
Teresa Campion,
Patrick and Mary Barry
Anniversaries Christmas and Next Weekend 28th December 2025
Borris-in-Ossory Christmas Eve Mass 8.00 p.m. and Christmas Day Mass 11.00 a.m.
Patrick and Mary Barry,
Abe Kavanagh, Ballymeelish,
Tom Fitzpatrick, Castletown
Knockaroo Christmas Day Mass 9.30 a.m.
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
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Christmas Envelope Collection
Christmas Envelope Collection for the Priest (one of the six Priests Collections) taken up at all Masses this weekend. Envelopes for 2026 are being distributed at the moment.
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Santa' Visit
Borris-in-Ossory Santa Claus & Youth Club’s Santa’s visit this year will take place today at St Joseph’s National School, Borris-in-Ossory from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
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Congratulations
The Carol Service raised €1,161.80 for the Cuisle Centre.
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Gentle Reminder
A gentle reminder for those of you who have not returned your CHY Certificates (eligible tax) please do so as soon as possible.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Mass: Borris-in-Ossory 8.00 p.m
Eucharistic Ministers:
Margaret Bourke,
Noreen Hanrahan,
Marie Kelly,
Eileen Sweeney
Church Reader:
Carol Giles
Christmas Eve Mass: Killasmeestia 5.45 p.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
Paul Hogan
Church Reader
Therese Kelly
Christmas Day
Borris-in-Ossory 11.00 a.m.
Church Reader:
Sr. Regina
Eucharistic Ministers:
Kay Dowling,
Carol Giles,
Margaret Breen,
Julie Kirwan
Knockaroo Mass 9.30 a.m.
Church Reader:
Jackie Kealy
Eucharistic Ministers:
Jacqui Kealy and Liam Campion
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Next Weekend 28th December
Borris-in-Ossory Mass SUNDAY 11.00 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Noreen Hanrahan,
Sheila Phelan,
Kay Dowling,
Mary Sheeran
Church Reader:
Margaret Burke
Knockaroo Mass SUNDAY 9.30 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Jacqui Kealy and Liam Campion
Sal Cuddy
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Our attention is now directed fully to the coming of Christ in the Christmas mystery.
Prayer and reconciliation should be features of these days.
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WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY AND SAFE CHRISTMAS
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