International First Holy Communion Ceremony in Cullen

A very special occasion was celebrated this Thursday evening, 6th July 2023, in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Cullen when Saoirse and Caoimhe Murphy received  their First Holy Communion during Mass celebrated by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P..   They had travelled all the way from Perth, Australia with parents Kirsty and Donagh Murphy for the ceremony to the very same Church where some years ago they also received the Sacrament of Baptism.  Their father, Donagh is a native of the Cullen area.   We thank Donagh and Kirsty for permission to share this feature where we include a selection of wonderful images kindly shared by Liz O’Regan.   Sincere congratulations to Saoirse and Caoimhe.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Caoimhe and Saoirse Murphy from Perth, Australia in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cullen this Thursday evening having received their First Holy Communion.

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Cloghoula N.S. First Holy Communion 2022 in Ballydaly Church

Blessed with beautiful weather five children from Cloghoula N.S. received their First Holy Communion in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Ballydaly on Saturday, 30th April 2022 in the presence of a large congregation, Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. and Cloghoula N.S. Principal, Mary Murphy.   Here we share four of Geraldine Dennehy’s superb images recalling the wonderfully happy occasion.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Splendid First Holy Communion Ceremony for Cloghoula N.S. on Saturday

The three children from Cloghoula N.S. – Cai, Victoria and Ellen – who received their First Holy Communion at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Ballydaly on Saturday, 12th Sept. 2020. Also included in our picture – Principal, Mary Murphy and Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P., Millstreet. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

International First Holy Communion 2017 in Millstreet

Recently at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet two ladies from Malawi in Africa having been dedicatedly prepared by Sr. Rosemary Barter of Drishane House, Killarney Road – received their First Holy Communion during a mid-week Mass concelebrated by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. and Fr. Paddy O’Byrne.  Following the special ceremony the congregation congratulated the two Communicants and their families.  Later refreshments were enjoyed at “Nibbles” in West End.  Click on the images to enlarge.   We thank Mike Riordan for providing us with the names of the families. (S.R.)

Prudence Milonde and Bertha Musa are the two ladies who received their First Holy Communion. Their husbands are Frank Ndema and Chimango Manondo respectively. Their children are Ashley and Terence.  They are all from Malawi, Africa.

First Communion – Help Needed

First Holy Communion in Millstreet takes place this Saturday 13th May.

Each year, tea and coffee are served after Mass in the G.A.A. Hall which is organised by the Millstreet Parents Association.

If any parents of school going children are available to help serve out the tea & coffee this Saturday please contact 086 6635625 with your name. We greatly appreciate all help offered.

Thanks and kind regards,
Millstreet Parents Association Committee