St. Croan's Church, Ballymoe

06/09/2026

Newsletter Sunday 6th September 2026

16/08/2026

Newsletter Sunday 16th August

15/08/2026

Welcome to our parish, Fr Luke.

A warm word of welcome to Fr Luke Muhindo CSC, from Uganda. Luke is the first of a community of three Holy Cross priests who are coming to join us for mission in Achonry and Elphin.

12/08/2026

10/08/2026

Following the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand men plus women and children,
Jesus and Peter walking on water is a famous miracle in 3 Gospels of Matthew, Mark and John.

The saying ‘Staying above water’ to prevent drowning shows that trust in a higher power keeps you steady. Looking at the "storms" around you causes doubt and makes you sink.

In ancient times, the sea meant danger, evil, and disorder. Walking on it meant Jesus had total power over chaos. Linking to the Old Testament Job 9:8 states that God alone walks on the waves. By doing this, Jesus showed he was God in human form.

Peter tested and openly showed little faith ‘Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you across the water’. Jesus held out his hand to Peter who was walking towards Him on Lake Galillee, because as soon as he felt the force of the wind, took fright and began to sink. ‘Lord! Save me!’ he cried. Peter asked to be saved. Lord save us too and help us to have faith and overcome our disbelief.

09/08/2026

Newsletter Sunday 9th August 2026

03/08/2026

The feeding of the 5,000 men plus women and children is the only miracle (aside from the Resurrection) that appears in all four Gospels.

The day of the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 + with 5 loaves and 2 fish Jesus had received the news of his relative John the Baptist’s death and He withdrew by boat to a lonely place where He and the Disciples could be by themselves. But the people heard of this and, leaving the towns, went after him on foot. So as he stepped ashore (a Jewish side of Lake Galilee) saw a large crowd; and he took pity on them and healed their sick.

Later the crowd were hungry, the Disciples located 5 loaves and 2 fish, Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said the blessing, broke the loaves handed them to his disciples who gave them to the crowds. They all ate as much as they wanted, and they collected the scraps remaining; 12 baskets full.

The 12 baskets of leftovers symbolises God's abundant, overflowing provision, the 12 tribes of Israel, and provisions for each of the 12 disciples. The feeding connects to the Old Testament - the miraculous bread-like food Manna that God sent from heaven to feed the Israelites during their 40-year journey through the wilderness led by Moses and Prophet Elisha feeding the 100 men.

Additionally, Matthew and Mark recorded a second, separate event—the feeding of the 4,000 with 7 loaves and a few fish.

What we offer will be multiplied so it becomes enough.

02/08/2026

Newsletter Sunday 2nd August

02/08/2026

Newsletter Sunday 26th July

18/07/2026

Newsletter Sunday 19th July