29 April 2020
Parish News
To Priests, Teachers, Parents and Candidates for First Holy Communion and Confirmation in the
Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly. April 24 th 2020
Dear Friends,
Easter greetings and good wishes to All
Firstly, I would like to say to all our school pupils preparing for the sacraments this year: it is
now nearly six weeks since your schools closed. Life has changed considerably for you, your
family and for the entire country. You are now at home without contact with your friends
from school and other activities. I am sure you miss them very much as you miss visiting
other family members – especially your grandparents. This is a great challenge for everyone.
I am sure you will show great courage in following all that is asked of you at this time to
protect one another.
I have received a number of requests for information about the Sacraments of First Holy
Communion and Confirmation – as to whether they will be held as previously planned in the
parishes of the Archdiocese. As we come to the end of the month of April and the Easter
season progresses it is now certain that all the plans and preparations we have made for the
reception of the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation will not be realised.
These ceremonies are big occasions and bring many people together to celebrate with those
receiving the sacrament. However, following guidelines from the government, right now it is
impossible to gather large numbers of people because of the risks involved for the spread of
Covid-19. I am sure this will be a big disappointment for many people, including myself. I
really appreciate and enjoy the confirmation ceremonies that I participate in.
To all of you preparing for these sacraments this year I would like to state that your First
Holy Communion and Confirmation will happen when it is safe to do so. The planning of a
new date will involve your local Priests, your Teachers, your Parents and, of course, the
assurance from the government that it is safe to hold the ceremony.
I wish you every Blessing and Joy this Easter Season. I invite you to pray with me the words
of Psalm 26, that all your families and friends may be safe at this time:
“The Lord is my light and my help, Hope in the Lord, hold firm and take heart”.
Yours in Christ,
+Kieran O Reilly
Archbishop Of Cashel & Emly
Thought for the Week; An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.
Historical Talks
The first in a series of four short talks about some lesser known places and events relating to the parish of Borrisoleigh. In this piece, we look at Cloghaneen castle, Kilnaglacken churchyard, the lost townlands of Gurtalahan and Knockacillen, – and maps from 1642, 1846 and 1877.
Tipperary Education and Training Board
TETB have short tutorials available for community education if anyone would like to avail of them from TETB
Youtube channel link on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLsbNH0Jj5MkuFUHKiAuBA.
The videos cover a wide range of topics, see some samples below.
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