Sacraments | Ferrybank and Slieverue Parishes

Ferrybank Parish offers the following sacramental services:

Baptism

Baptism will be celebrated on the third Saturday of the month in Ferrybank at 3.00pm and at 5.00pm in Slieverue.

Parents who wish to have a child baptised are required to call to the Parish Office to complete a Registration Form. Telephone Parish Office 051 830813.

Baptism is celebrated only on the dates given. The Parishes reserve the right to change dates if necessary. Please circulate dates and times for 2020 to family members who wish to have a baptism in Ferrybank/Slieverue & especially those living abroad so that they can make travel arrangements to coincide with the dates available.

The dates of Baptism are available from the Parish Office and will be placed on our notice board and also published on our parish website.

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion takes place on Saturday 17th May, 2025 at 11am in the Church of The Sacred Heart, Ferrybank

First Holy Communion takes place on Saturday 24th May, 2025 at 11am in the Church of The Assumption, Slieverue

Confirmation

Confirmation takes place on Thursday 13th March, 2025 at 11am in the Church of The Sacred Heart, Ferrybank

Confirmation takes place on Friday 15th May, 2025 at 11am in the Church of The Assumption, Slieverue

Marriage

Thinking of getting married? Three months notice of Marriage is required. For more details contact the Parish Office.

Reconciliation (Confession)

Reconciliation (Confession) is available every Saturday after the vigil Mass at 7:30pm. Priest available by appointment. For more information contact the Parish Office.

Priesthood/ Diaconate

The ongoing life of the Church depends on vocations to the priesthood. Our diocese has a director of vocations and we would be happy to make an introduction for any interested candidates. Talk to either Fr. Crotty or Fr. Dempsey or contact the Parish Office for more information.

Sacrament of the Sick – Housebound

The Priests of the parish attend to our sick at home and in hospitals. Many like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick and are strengthened and affirmed. If you would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, or you know someone who would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact the Parish Office.

Funeral

To assist families in the most difficult of circumstances of having to let go of a loved one, we have put together a helpful booklet containing Readings, Psalms and sample Prayers of the Faithful. This booklet is available as a downloadable PDF. Please click here to view.