Sacraments

Confession

Holy Redeemer – Saturday, 10.30 am to 11.15 am, the first Friday of the month before & after Holy Mass or by appointment.
St Thomas’ – Saturday, 5pm to 5.45pm, the first Thursday of the month before & after Holy Mass or by appointment.

Both Churches – The first Sunday in each month – after each Mass, whenever possible.

Baptism

Please contact the parish office on 01424 420815 to make an appointment to see the Parish Priest.

Please note there is an administration fee of £10.00 (This does not include any donation to the Priest. This is voluntary and should be made separately).

At least one parent must be a Baptised Catholic.

First Holy Communion

Registration is now closed for 2022.  Details of our 2023 programme will be advertised in September. 

Confirmation

Confirmation is the sacrament that completes Baptism; in it the gift of the Holy Spirit is bestowed upon us. Anyone who freely decides to live life as God’s child, and asks for God’s Spirit under the signs of the imposition of hands and anointment with chrism, becomes a full fledged, responsible member of the Catholic Church. Details of our 2023 programme will be advertised in September. 

Marriage

For further information, please contact the Parish Office on 01424 420815.  Please note there is a church fee of £150.00 (this does not include any donation to the Priest which is voluntary and be made separately).  Also a minimum of one year’s notice of your intention to marry is required.

Anointing of the Sick

For further information, please contact Fr Míceál or the Parish Office.

Our 2020 Mass for the Sick will be at Holy Redeemer Church on a date yet to be fixed.  If you require transport or any assistance to attend this Mass, please contact Liz in the Parish Office. All welcome.

RCIA

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) starts a journey of discovery about the Christian Community. The course is open to all who wish to explore the Catholic faith, including : Those who are thinking about joining the Catholic Community, and those who are returning to the practise of their faith.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults ( RCIA) the journey in faith begins each September. If you are interested please contact the Parish Office.

Prayer and Reflection sessions: These “small groups” meet in preparation for Lent & Easter – look in the newsletter for further details.