On Sunday last, at 11 am, 40 representatives of the youth of the Sacred Heart Church parish, Roscommon town and Fr Kevin Fallon led the nation in celebrating televised Mass on RTE1 TV.
Over 43,000 people watched the broadcast, which is equivalent to a full Aviva stadium or every cathedral in the country being packed.
The accomplished young participants are part of a youth group that regularly facilitate a monthly Youth Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon in line with the school term. They attend the Mercy College, the CBS, and Roscommon Community College in Roscommon town.
The hugely popular Youth Mass is a long-running initiative which commenced in November 2018. A theme is chosen for every Mass that is relevant to all our lives, but especially young people’s lives. The theme chosen for this Mass in RTE was ‘resilience’.
All participants put huge work, effort and practice into the Mass, as they always do.
Celebrant Fr Kevin Fallon acknowledged the huge input of Mass Coordinator, Marie Gillooly, and Musical Director, James Wallace in preparing for the Mass, in addition to acknowledging the invaluable help, support and assistance of the parents and guardians of these young people.
He said of the group: “I was blown away by the young people, and their talent, commitment, competence and presence in front of television cameras that beamed them to the nation.
“I travelled up with them on the bus on Sunday to RTE and they are a credit to their parents/guardians. They are wonderful ambassadors for our parish and county.”
