Death Notices

Ann Feighery, (née Collins)
January 26, 2026

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ann Feighery (née Collins), Lisclooney, Shannon Harbour, Birr, Offaly. and late of Collins’ Lane, Tullamore.

Ann died on January 26th 2026, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. She was predeceased by her husband Joe and son Diarmuid. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons, Noel. Ronan and Enda, daughters Áine and Elaine, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Ann Rest in Peace

Ann will repose at Grennan’s Funeral Home, Ferbane (R42 HW25) on Tuesday evening (Jan. 27th) from 5pm to 7pm.

(Additional parking available in the adjoining Church car park)

Removal on Wednesday morning (Jan. 28th) from her residence to Ss. Patrick and Saran’s Church, High Street, where her Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11am after which Ann will be laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery.

House private on Wednesday morning, Please.

Richard Culhane
January 24, 2026

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Richard Culhane, Abbeylands, Duleek, Co Meath & formerly of Ballylongford , Co Kerry. Peacefully in Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, following an illness.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Marie, daughter Maura, son Richard, grandchildren Neil, Kate, Darragh, Fionn and Oisín, son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Kathryn, brothers Michael, John and Kieran, sisters Mary, Noreen and Sheila, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends

May Richard Rest in Peace

Reposing at his Home in Abbeylands, Duleek (A92 XF29) on Monday 26th January from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Tuesday 27th at 10am to St Cianan’s Church, Duleek, by foot, for Requiem Mass at 10.30am. Cremation after in Dardistown Cremetorioum at 1pm.

Eileen Keeley (née Egan)
January 18, 2026

Please pray for the repose of the soul Eileen Keeley (née Egan), Upper Ferefad, Longford and formerly of Rahugh, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath. Unexpectedly but peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, surrounded by her family on 18th January 2026.
Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Eileen and by her step-mother Margaret.

Eileen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, beloved husband Paddy, sisters Maureen Lynch, brothers P.J., Joseph and Michael, uncle Tom Lee, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, godchildren Niamh, Darragh and Michael, nieces, nephews, good neighbours, loyal companion Baba and friends.

May Eileen Rest in Peace

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Tuesday 20th January from 6.00pm concluding with prayers at 8.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St. Mel’s Cathedral at 11.00am on Wednesday 21st January, followed by interment afterwards in The Relic Cemetery, Kilbeggan, arriving at approximately 2.00pm.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live – please go to www.longfordparish.com

Enda Kenny
January 18, 2026

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Enda Kenny, Roscomroe, Ballybrit (Kenny’s Shop), Roscrea, Tipperary / Roscrea, Offaly.
Unexpectedly at Portlaoise Hospital.

Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Claire and cherished Daddy of Eoin, Clodagh, Tara and Conor.

Enda will always be remembered and loved by his heartbroken wife and children, parents Mary and Joe, brother Oliver, sisters Bernie, Tríona (Rahugh), Noeleen, Edel and Paula and his aunt Sr. Margaret (St. John of God).

Deeply regretted by his mother and father-in-law Paddy and Catherine Byrne (Askamore, Wexford) brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, his many good friends, neighbours and loyal customers.

May Enda Rest in Peace

Reposing in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea (E53 NY70) on Tuesday evening from 4pm to 7pm. Removal from his residence on Wednesday afternoon at 1.30pm arriving at St.Molua’s Church, Roscomroe (E53 NH67) for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Dungar Cemetery

Joe Blake
January 8, 2026

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Joe Blake, Tonywarden, Granard, Longford.
Peacefully at Mullingar Regional Hospital on the 8th January 2026.

Pre-deceased by his parents Pat and Enda.

Beloved husband of Kathleen and much loved father of Teresa, Padraig and Edna.

Joe will be sadly missed and always remembered by his loving wife and family, his sisters Sr. Teresita,(Kilbeggan), Josie, Mai and Kathleen, brother Matty, his adored grandsons James and Cathal, daughter-in-law Anne-Marie, son-in-law Shay, sisters-in-law Hannah and Mary, brothers-in-law Ted, Denis, Barney and Pat, nieces, nephews, relatives, many good friends and dear neighbours.

May Joe Rest In Peace

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home Barrack St. Granard (N39AX97) on Saturday the 10th from 6pm to 8pm

Removal to St. Mary’s Church Granard on Sunday 11th for Funeral Mass at 2pm followed by burial in Granardkille Cemetery

House strictly private please

Funeral Mass can be viewed onlinehttps://mcn.live/camera/st-marys-church-granard

Veronica Dunne (née Hanlon)
January 1, 2026

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Veronica Dunne (née Hanlon), Rickmansworth, England and formerly of Newtown, Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath. Predeceased by her husband and best friend Camillus, parents Joe and Vera, and brother John. Deeply missed by her adored daughter Shannon and Shannon`s partner Jake, sisters Clare and Mary (Hannevig), brothers Padraig, Joe and Gerard, the Dunne family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

May Veronica Rest in Peace

Veronica`s funeral will take place at a later date in Rickmansworth.

Previous Years

MY PRAYERBOOK

Catholic Prayers and Devotions

https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/prayer-index/catholic-prayers

Litanies

https://www.usccb.org/search?key=LITANIES

How to Say the Rosary for Beginners.

http://www.vatican.va/special/rosary/documents/misteri_en.html#How_to_pray_the_Rosary

FAMILY PRAYERS FROM BIRTH TO DEATH

https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/family-prayers-from-birth-to-death

Praying with Pope Francis and with all those who join with him around the world

https://www.popesprayer.va/

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Glory be to the Father

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Morning Prayer

Father in heaven, you love me, you’re with me night and day. I want to love you always in all I do and say. I’ll try to please you, Father. bless me through the day. Amen.

Night Prayer

God, our Father, I come to say thank you for your love today. Thank you for my family, and all the friends you give to me. Guard me in the dark of night, and in the morning send your light. Amen.

Grace before Meals

Bless us, 0 God, as we sit together. Bless the food we eat today. Bless the hands that made the food. Bless us O Lord. Amen

Grace after Meals

Thank you, God, for the food we have eaten. Thank you, God, for all our friends. Thank you, God, for everything. Thank you, God. Amen.

Journey Prayer

Arise with me in the morning, travel with me through each day. Welcome me on my arrival, God, be with me all the way.

Our Father

Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Prayer to Jesus

Infant Jesus meek and mild Look on me a little child. Put your gracious hands on me and make me what I ought to be. Amen.

Prayers to Mary: Hail Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.

Prayers to the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, I want to do what is right. Help me. Holy Spirit, I want to live like Jesus guide me. Holy Spirit, I want to pray like Jesus teach me. Amen.Spirit of God in the heavens. Spirit of God in the seas. Spirit of God in the mountain-tops. Spirit of God in me. Spirit of God in the sunlight. Spirit of God in the air. Spirit of God all around me. Spirit of God everywhere. Holy Spirit, Spirit of God help me. Amen.

Act of Sorrow

O my God, l thank you for loving me. I am sorry for all my sins, for not loving others and not loving you. Help me to live like Jesus and not sin again. Amen.

Prayer before Confession

O my God, help me to remember the times when I didn’t live: as Jesus asked me to. Help me to be sorry and to try again. Amen.

Prayer after Confession

O my God, thank you for forgiving me. Help me to love others. Help me to live as Jesus asked me to. Amen.

Prayer before Communion

Lord Jesus, come to me,
Lord Jesus, give me your love.
Lord Jesus, come to me and give me yourself,

Lord Jesus, friend of children, come to me.
Lord Jesus, you are my Lord and my God.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayers after Communion

Lord Jesus, I love and adore you.
You’re a special friend to me.
Welcome, Lord Jesus, O welcome.
Thank you for coming to me.

Thank you, Lord Jesus, o thank you for giving yourself to me.
Make me strong to show your love wherever I may be.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay close by me forever and love me, I pray.
Bless all of us children in your loving care and bring us to heaven to live with you there.

I’m ready now, Lord Jesus, to show how much I care.
I’m ready now to give your love at home and everywhere. Amen.

O Sacrament Most Holy

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment Thine. (repeat three times)

A PRAYER FOR STUDENTS

Lord our God,
in your wisdom and love
you surround us with the mysteries of the universe.

Send your Spirit upon these students
and fill them with your wisdom and blessings.
Grant that they may
devote themselves to their studies
and draw ever closer to you,
the source of all knowledge.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

FUNERALS

Bereavement is always difficult, but it is made even more difficult now with the restrictions. The restrictions extend to the Funeral Mass too unfortunately with only 10 people allowed in the Church. This makes the grieving process even more difficult. The support of the extended family and parish community has always been a great support to the bereaved.

Below are the readings from which a family can choose for the Mass, and all the details regarding a Funeral Mass in our Parish. You can discuss these with me and any arrangements for the Funeral.

Fr. Brendan.

FUNERAL BOOKLET

CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Catechism of the Catholic Church

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The Catechism gives the basic Catholic and fundamental content of doctrine as regards both faith and morals in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole Church’s Tradition. It’s principal sources are Sacred Scripture, the Fathers of the Church, the liturgy and the Church’s Magisterium. It will be a help in understanding the basics of the faith and teaching of the Church.