Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
International Day of Prayer & Awareness against Human Trafficking
In a world where the poor are increasingly numerous, we paradoxically see the growth of a wealthy elite, living in a bubble of comfort and luxury, almost in another world compared to ordinary people. This means that a culture still persists – sometimes well disguised – that discards others without even realizing it and tolerates with indifference that millions of people die of hunger or survive in conditions unfit for human beings. A few years ago, the photo of a lifeless child lying on a Mediterranean beach caused an uproar; unfortunately, apart from some momentary outcry, similar events are becoming increasingly irrelevant and seen as marginal news items.
Pope Leo XIV
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Anniversaries This Weekend 8th February 2026
Borris-in-Ossory Sunday Mass 11.00 a.m.
Dan Bergin, Garron,
Tom Ryan
Denis (Dinny) Lalor whose Months Mind was on Saturday.
Knockaroo Sunday Mass 9.30 a.m.
First Anniversary James (Jimmy) Fitzpatrick
Anniversaries Next Weekend 15th February 2026
Borris-in-Ossory Sunday Mass 11.00 a.m.
James and Anastasia Lupton,
Rose Comerford,
Jack and Kitty Foyle
Killasmeestia Sunday Mass 9.30 a.m.
Sheila Fletcher, Ballyquaid,
Matthew and Teresa Whelan, Tullacommon and their daughters Mary and Breda
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Trocaire Boxes
Members of Financial Committee please collect Trocaire Boxes in the Sacristy in Borris-in-Ossory Church tomorrow evening, Monday between 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
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Totus Tuus 2026 Fatima Pilgrimage
The Totus Tuus annual pilgrimage to Fatima will take place from 28th August to 4th September. Learn about the Fatima Message, the Rosary, the First Saturdays, the lives of the three visionaries, and visit the tomb and home of Blessed Alexandrina Da Costa, who lived solely on the Eucharist for 13 years. The cost is €915 which includes, flights, half board accommodation, airport transfers, day trip to Balasar, trip to Valinhos and Adjustrel, trip to the Irish Dominican Sisters' Convent. There are places available to fly from Cork Airport, and also from Dublin Airport. Limited places are available. For more information call Damien on 087 20 49 048
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Senior Citizens Party
The Annual Social Services party for Senior Citizens will take place in St. Joseph’s National School, Borris in Ossory on Sunday 1st March from 12.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. All are welcome.
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St Mary’s Cathedral – JANUARY DRAW RESULTS
1st Prize €2000 St Nicholas;s Church, Windgap`
2nd Prize €1000 Mary McCarthy, Lisdowney
3rd Prize €500 Fr Pat Dalton, Gowran
4th Prize €300 Mary Lyng, Inistioge
5th Prize €300 Esther Byrne, St Mary’s
6th Prize €200 John & Eileen Cody, St Mary’s
7th Prize €200 Nan Dunne, Borris-in-Ossory
8th Prize €100 St Nicholas’s Church, Windgap
9th Prize €100 Canice Sheeran, Borris-in-Ossory
10th Prize €100 Josephine Drea, Tullaherin
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Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend 15th February
Borris-in-Ossory SUNDAY 11.00 a.m.
Sr Regina,
Elizabeth Kilmartin,
Sheila Phelan,
Kay Dowling
Killasmeestia SUNDAY 9.30 a.m.
Bernie Wall
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Church Readers Next Weekend 15th February
Borris-in-Ossory SUNDAY 11.00 a.m.
Pauline Gardiner
Killasmeestia SUNDAY 9.30 a.m.
Mary Bergin
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Prayer for an end to Human Trafficking
O God, when we hear of children and adults deceived and taken to unknown places for purposes of sexual exploitation, forced labor, and organ ‘harvesting’ our hearts are saddened and our spirits angry that their dignity and rights are ignored through threats, lies, and force. We cry out against the evil practice of this modern slavery and pray with St Bakhita for it to end. Give us wisdom and courage to reach out and stand with those whose bodies, hearts and spirits have been so wounded, so that together we may make real your promises to fill these sisters and brothers with a love that is tender and good. Send the exploiters away empty-handed to be converted from this wickedness and help us all to claim the freedom that is your gift to your children. Amen.
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