The Annual Novena to St. Patrick begins on the 8th March.

The Novena will be organised by Fr Damien Nejad.

This year each of the Primary Schools in the Parish has agreed to participate in celebrating the Novena.

Each Primary School has been asked to lead the prayer on one evening of the Novena and to address a particular theme.

The pupils will do the reading, help with the singing of hymns, the Prayers of the Faithful, the Offertory Procession and will be actively involved in the celebration of Mass. Each school will share with us their understanding of the different aspects of St. Patrick’s life. The themes are as follows: