ST PETER’S PARISH, DROGHEDA
15 February 2026 Altar Notices 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. The collection last Sunday amounted to €3,096. The Sunday Collection is taken up in the church porches on entry to and exit from Mass. If you did not get a chance to
contribute on the way into Mass, we appreciate your contribution on the way out. Many thanks for your great generosity and your use of the parish envelope. A user friendly Tap to Donate card machine is available at the entrances of both churches.
2. Ash Wednesday is Wednesday coming, 18th February, the first day of Lent, a Day of Fast and Abstinence. Masses in St Peter’s Church at 8.30am and 10.30am, and in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 10.00am and 7.30pm. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses.
3. February Family Mass takes place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church next Sunday, 22 February, 10.30am. 4. Stations of the Cross in Our Lady of Lourdes Church each Sunday during Lent at 5.00pm, commencing next Sunday, 22nd February, led by the clergy of the Parish.
5. The monthly Mass in honour of St Oliver Plunkett will be celebrated next Saturday in St Peter’s at 6.15pm.
6. There is a second envelope this weekend, 15 February, for the national services offered by the Irish Bishops’ Conference, which include: Pastoral Renewal and Youth Ministry; Catholic Education; Marriage, Family, Migrants & Pastoral Care; National Safeguarding of Children; Communications; Worship & Faith Development; Drugs Initiative; support for Irish prisoners overseas.
7. The priests of the parish are grateful for your support and thank you for the spring Dues which are being collected from now to St Patrick’s weekend. Many thanks to our loyal Dues Collectors. Dues envelopes also available in both churches.
8. Newsletter is available at the back of the church. Also see parish website, Facebook, X and Instagram.