Did we make a bit of 'baptism history' this week in Clonakilty?
Recently ordained Deacon Paul Ryan ministered at a baptism for the first time when he assisted Fr Tom Hayes at the baptism of two babies in Clonakilty parish church.
Deacon Paul baptised baby Ellie Grace O'Reilly who lives in Clonakilty and Fr. Tom Hayes baptised baby Odhrán Sammy O'Callaghan who currently lives in Sydney, Australia but is visiting his O'Callaghan grandparents in Clonakilty.
Deacon Paul has been appointred to minister in our family of parishes by Bishop Fintan and this was the first time he was the minister of a baptism.
Baptisms are celebrated in Clonakilty each Saturday at 4pm and in the ther parishes of the family of parishes on one Saturday of each month at 2pm.
Baby Ellie Grace O'Reilly, Tawnies, Clonakilty, with her family, sponsors and Deacon Paul Ryan.
Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Odhrán Sammy O'Callaghan, Australia.
Baptism in one of the churches of our family of parishes can be requested at this link.
