Sunday October 25th Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year A Gospel of Matthew

Tuesday 27 th : St Otteran, a descendant of Conall Gulban, is usually identified with Odhran who preceded Columba in Iona. His death is recorded in 548, and his grave was greatly revered in Iona. He was chosen by the Vikings as patron of the city of Waterford in 1096 and later patron of the diocese.

Wednesday 28 th : Ss Simon and Jude. The teaching of the apostles is the living Gospel for all to hear. Their authority comes from their fidelity to Christ and his message. St Jude is the patron saint of hopeless causes.

Thursday 29th: St Colman hailed from Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway, in the seventh century. After studying in Aran, where he founded two churches on  Inis Mór, he returned to make a foundation at Kilmacduagh.

Saturday 31 st : Bl. Dominic Collins was born around 1566 in the city of Youghal, Co. Cork. In 1598, after a military career, he entered the Society of Jesus as a brother. He returned to Ireland in 1601, but on 17 th June 1602 he was captured by the English who tried in vain to make him abjure his  faith. Condemned to death, he was hanged in his native city on 31 st October 1602.

Sunday November 1 st : All Saints. “The ultimate object of veneration of the saints is the glory of God and our sanctification, by conforming to the divine will and by imitating the virtue of those who were pre-eminent disciples of the Lord.” (Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy)

Monday November 2 nd : All Souls. Mass will be celebrated at 10am.