ST. CARLO ACUTIS PARISH PASTORAL AREA
ARDFINNAN, BALLYBACON, GRANGE
NEWCASTLE, FOURMILEWATER
TOURANEENA, THE NIRE
Very Rev Fr Michael Toomey V. F. / P.P. / Adm.
Fr. Jim Denmead A.P. / Fr Bernard Frawley CSSr
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
25th / 26th July 2026
Website: www.stcarloacutisparish.ie
☏ For Priest on Duty Please Call: 087- 6564170
✉ Please email us at: office@stcarloacutisparish.ie
☏ Phone: 052 – 7464408
📫 The Parish Office, Ardfinnan, Co Tipperary, E91 W7P3
MASSES THIS WEEK:
SATURDAY- VIGIL 25th JULY 2026
NEWCASTLE: Vigil Mass at 5pm
ARDFINNAN: Vigil Mass 6.30pm
TOURANEENA: Vigil Mass at 7pm
SUNDAY 26th JULY 2026
FOURMILEWATER: Mass at 9am
GRANGE: Mass 10.30am
NIRE: Mass at 11am
BALLYBACON Mass 12.00 noon
PRAYERS FOR HOLY CROSS PARISH TRAMORE
Our thoughts and prayers are with the parishioners in Holy cross Tramore, after the shocking event which occurred before Mass last Tuesday. Our thoughts and prayers are for the lady injured, and for all who were there and who assisted.
ON SUNDAY 26TH JULY WE CELEBRATE THE SIXTH WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field…”
For grateful hearts: that, on this World Day for Grandparents and Older People, we may not take for granted the precious gift given to us who still have grandparents and older people around us/ Amen.
FINANCIAL REPORTS 2025
The Financial Reports for each parish are posted on the notice boards.
Thank you again most sincerely for supporting the upkeep of your local parish church. Fr Michael.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES
NIRE PARISH SPONSORED WALK
Friday 31st July 7.30pm from The Nire Hall to The Layby and back with BBQ on return courtesy of the local Scouts. €10 Walkers without cards.
MASS ROCK
Sat 1st August
12pm Rosary – Mass at 12.30
(Subject to Weather)
FOURMILEWATER 200TH ANNIVERSARY
TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
MASS AT 7PM WITH A RECEPTION IN BALLYMACARBRY HALL AFTER
FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW
THANK YOU
Many thanks for your contributions in the collections and envelopes last weekend which was the Summer collection for the support of the priests of the parish. Sincere thanks for your financial support to us.
NEWCASTLE MEN’S SHED Now open every Tuesday & Thursday from 10.30am to 1.00pm. Please drop in for cup of tea and a chat. New members welcome. Located to the rear of Tigh na nDaoine through side gate
NATIONAL YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL
Newbridge College, Co. Kildare: Thursday August 13th – Sunday 16th. For 16 – 35 year olds. Donation only. A four day Catholic event run by young people for young people from all across Ireland. Come and listen to some amazing speakers giving workshops on your favourite topics, meet other young Catholics on fire with the faith or simply be refreshed and inspired. Free Buses. For more info or to book your spot go to www.youth2000.ie
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
This takes place in our parishes on:
Tuesday’s 10-11am in Ardfinnan
Friday’s 2.30-3.30 in Newcastle
Everyone is welcome to come and spend some time in quiet prayer and adoration.
BAPTISMS / WEDDINGS
Please contact the Parish Office on 052-746 4408
CCTV CAMERAS / LIVESTREAM
Please note that for the protection and security of everyone CCTV cameras are in operation in our churches. All our Masses are Live streamed in Ardfinnan and are at other times broadcast from Newcastle, Fourmilewater, Ballybacon and Grange, Touraneena and The Nire on Churchservices.tv and Facebook Live pages.