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Fifth Sunday of Easter – Sunday 3rd May 2026
May – Month of Mary
Key Aspects of the Month of Mary:
May aligns with the springtime, honoring Mary as a source of life
(as she gave life to Jesus) and connecting her to new growth.
May Crowning:
A traditional ceremony where an image or statue of Mary is crowned with a garland of flowers, symbolizing her as the “Queen of May” and Queen of Heaven.
May Altars:
Creating small, decorated spaces in homes or churches with a statue/picture of Mary, candles, and flowers.
The Rosary:
Increased recitation of the Rosary is encouraged, a practice highlighted by various popes.
Marian Feasts in May:
Our Lady of Fatima (May 13th)
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (May 31st).
Origin:
The practice originated in Italy and became solidified in the 18th century,
with significant promotion from the Jesuit order.
Ref: www.twinkl.ie
The month offers a dedicated time for Catholics to deepen their spiritual connection,
pray for peace, and focus on Mary’s virtues of humility and love.
Our Lady, Queen of Peace Pray for us
Our Lady, Queen and Mother Pray for us
Our Lady, Mother of the Church Pray for us
~ Introduction ~
Réamhrá
Céad Míle Fáilte
Firstly a hearty welcome to all who have moved into our parishes in recent times!
Many thanks for visiting our Parish website.
This site has been designed with three aims:
Firstly to aid the work of our priests in our parishes in preaching the word of Jesus and their teaching of His message to us.
Secondly to aid parents, children and adults as our children and young adults prepare for the Sacraments.
Thirdly to reflect the wider community among whom we live and the various activities and organisations that go to make up our community.
We acknowledge and respect the diversity of faiths and origins in our multi-faith and multi-ethnic community.
We invite your views and contributions on church and parish life.
Also as this site was built with limited resources there may be aspects that could be improved – do let us know.
Feel free to e-mail us at edgeworthstownparish@gmail.com
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St. Mary’s Church,
Edgeworthstown,
Meathas Troim
Eircode N39 E628
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Our Lady’s Manor,
Edgeworthstown
(Reinheimer photo)
Eircode N39 VR04
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St. Mary’s Church,
Rathowen,
Ráth Eoghan
Eircode N91 N406
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St. Mary’s Church,
Streete (Boherquill),
An tSráid
Eircode N91 YY07
Find us using Eircode
Click here for Mass times
and here for Parish Newsletters
See also visual menu below
Click here for our new Facebook page 
We invite parish groups and societies to advise us of forthcoming activities, events, meetings
~ We are here ~
Tá muid anseo
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~ Contact us ~
Déan teagmháil linn
Click for contacts
Sick or Housebound?
Watch Mass on your tv each morning on RTE News channel at 10.30 a.m.
Click here for St. Mel’s Cathedral live stream
Click here for webcam at St. Mary’s Church, Edgeworthstown – Mass at 7.00 p.m. Saturday and at 11.00 a.m. Sunday
Click here for Our Parishes page for signed Masses for the deaf
Away from home for the weekend or a longer period?
Not sure where Mass will be celebrated or the time of Mass at your destination at home or abroad?
Simply check your destination on masstimes.org for Mass times at a local or nearby church.
Masstimes.org provides worship times, church locations, contact information, website links and maps
across 116,000 churches in 201 countries/territories
New to our Parish?
Cead míle failte romhat, you are very welcome to our community.
To help you find how you may integrate into, and contribute to our parish life click here.
Altar servers play a vital role in the liturgical life of the Catholic Church, assisting the priest during Mass. Their service enhances the reverence and smooth flow of the sacred rites, allowing the congregation to more fully participate in the mystery of the Eucharist.
Chun gach duine dár bhFreastalaithe Altóra ba mhaith linn aitheantas agus buíochas a ghabháil libh.
To each and all of our Altar Servers we wish to acknowledge and thank you for your participation in, and for your contribution to the celebration of Mass in our parish.
As a server you have a special ministry in the Church. Being a server means serving God and his people at Mass. That is what makes serving Mass worth doing, and worth doing well. What you do there and how you do it can help other people to understand the Mass better and make their love for God stronger.
Pope Francis said that
“The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer,
the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord,
the better able you will be to go out to others, bringing them the gift that you have received,
giving in turn with enthusiasm the joy you have received.”
We invite your brothers, sisters and friends to join you in becoming Altar Servers.
We also invite young people to join our youth choir which adds an extra and very worthwhile dimension to our celebration of the Eucharist.
Anybody interested in joining up please call into the sacristy after any Mass.
Invitation to prayer at Holy Communion time for those not receiving Holy Communion.
See note below Mass times in Our Parishes pagePreparing Children for the Sacraments – First Confession, First Holy Communion, Confirmation
See notes for the Grow in Love Religious Education for Primary School Children in The Sacraments page
See also Printable PDF Prayer Leaflet for Children in Family Prayer page Prayer leaflet for Children
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It is intended to help people discover the faith, live the faith and pass on the faith.
It is for both seekers and followers.
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~ Menu ~
Roghchlár
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Table of Contents
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Our Parishes Page
incl. Mass Times and
Masses for the deaf (signed)
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Parish Newsletters
– Edgeworthstown
– Rathowen
– Streete
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Catholic news at home and abroad
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Schools Page
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Family Prayer
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Hymns
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Funeral Rites,
Readings and Hymns
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The Sacraments
and Vocations
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Community Notes
Edgeworthstown
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Community Notes
Rathowen
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Community Notes
Streete
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Maps and Townlands
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History of our Parishes
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Child Protection Policy
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Other Denominations
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Archive
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Monthly Visitor Numbers
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