Welcome

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On behalf of the Parishioners, Religious and Clergy of Drumcree Parish, I welcome you to our website. Thank you for joining us.

Perhaps you have gone online to learn more about the Parish you live in – welcome neighbour. You may come from further afield and simply want to know something about Drumcree Parish – I hope that your visit will transform distance into friendship.

Maybe you wish to access information about our Catholic Faith; the celebration of the Sacraments; or some of the many organisations that are active in our Parish.

Whatever the reason for your visit, I trust that you find it worthwhile. I pray that the time you spend on the website will assist you in your journey through life.

Prayerfully,

Very Rev Michael O’Dwyer PP VF

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Christmas greetings and prayers

Dear Parishioners and Visitors

We take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and peaceful and holy Christmas.
May your celebration of the Birth of the Christ child bring unity and friendship to you and your family and our Parish community; may it deepen our faith,
reinforce our hope and make us more loving.
We thank you for your commitment to Parish life and for your prayers and
generosity to us personally.
May God bless us all as we begin a New Year and may all we do together
promote God’s Kingdom in all areas of our life.

       Very Reverend Michael O’Dwyer   Reverend Brian White
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Christmas Message and Schedules

In this Holy Season we invite you to join with us in celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ

Loving God, help us remember the birth of Jesus,

Close the door of hate
and open the door of love all over the world.
Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings.

May the Christmas morning make us happy to be your children,
and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts,
forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

May you and your family have a peaceful and happy Christmas

From Fr. Michael O’Dwyer, Fr. Brian White, the Parish Pastoral Council and the wider Church community

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Strengthening Parishes for the 21st Century

Cardinal Brady has launched a process for strengthening parishes in the Archdiocese of Armagh. Watch the Cardinal’s address below:

 

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