To help in the crisis felt in mission territories due to the pandemic special envelopes were sent this year to parishes but sadly they only arrived on Thursday 22^nd October. The Mission Envelopes are in the porch of the church for those who might like to help.The envelopes says, “The pandemic means less offerings for this vital work. The implications for overseas communities in the months ahead will be devastating.

                In many poorer parishes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, it is missionaries who are on the front line. They already do so much.  Walking hand in hand with struggling communities, long before and after any emergency.”  Please do help. 

The Autumn Offerings to priests are due at this time. We thank all who have contributed to the “support of their pastors” during the Autumn so far.

The priests do not get any of the Parish Sunday collections. These pay for the insurance, all the extra expenses due to Covid-19, lightning and heating, breads, wine and candles for altar, wages for lay staff, office expenses, maintenance of church and parish property etc. If you do not have the yearly box of envelopes and want to contribute, you may do so by using the Autumn Station envelopes at the back of the church. Many thanks.

“Jesus said, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22: 34-40)

 Is Christ calling you to let Him manifest His love in you as a priest or consecrated religious? If so, speak to your local priest, or call your Diocesan Vocation’s Director – Fr. Brian Boyle 025-30856 or email the National Vocations Office on info@vocations.ie

Prayer of Intercession:

That men and women will be encouraged to love God and their neighbour with the love of the Heart of Christ and follow Him generously when chosen to serve others as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated religious life.

We pray to the Lord.

No Public Masses.  Masses are on parish radio link and on line on our facebook page at Charleville Holy Cross Parish (New service from parish). The Bishops have asked to have Masses open to public. 

Funeral Masses are restricted to 25 persons

Weddings are restricted to 25 persons.

No Baptisms until further notice.

Churches are open for private prayer during the day.

Churches will be closed during Mass and Funerals.

October: Month of the Rosary.

1^st Nov:  Feast of All Saints

2^nd Nov: All Souls’ Day.  Masses at 10a.m. & 7.30p.m. Live streamed and on Parish Radio.

6^th Nov:  All the Saints of Ireland

8^th Nov: The prayers for those buried in Holy Cross Cemetery will be offered in the church after the 12 noon Mass on this Sunday.

13^th Nov: Annual Remembrance Mass for Deceased Parishioners and others will be celebrated in church at 7.30p.m.