As well as being blessed with churches which the people before us have left for worship, our parishes also have a extensive array of places where people have gone to pray for centuries
These include holy wells, grottos to Our Lady, Mass rocks from Penal Times, shrines associated with local saints as well as ruins of former abbeys, friaries and churches where Christians encountered the Lord downthrough the ages.
There are many days throughout the year, especially feast days of saints, when people visit such sacred places. By far the most popular day for liturgical rites at these holy landmarks is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15th).
Gathering water from the well after the Mass at Our Lady's Well, Ardfield/Rathbarry Parish for the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady.
At the Mass at Our Lady's Well, Ardfield/Rathbarry Parish for the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady
Among the local liturgies held this year were Mass at Beald Grotto (Kilmeen), Mass at Teampaillin Fachtna (Rosscarbery), Mass at Our Lady’s Shrine, Timoleague and Mass at Lady’s Well, Ardfield.
Individuals, families and prayer groups have also prayed rosaries at many other locations.
“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee”
Angela O'Driscoll and her granddaught with Margaret Burke prpeare the altar for the Mass at Our Lady's Well, Ardfield/Rathbarry Parish for the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady.
At the Mass at Our Lady's Well, Ardfield/Rathbarry Parish for the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady were Frankie Leahy, Kathleen O'Mahony, Margaret Burke and Kathleen Mc Carthy,.
