Archive for February, 2012
The Mass – The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Saturday, February 18th, 2012[1] The focus of the Mass now moves from the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist, from the ambo where the Word was proclaimed to the altar table on which the bread and wine will be transformed into the Body and Blood of Jesus. The presentation of the gifts has its [...]
Parish Pastoral Council News
Thursday, February 9th, 2012There was a meeting of the PPC on Wednesday 9 February in the Conference Room, St Brendan’s Church Birr. The parish accounts for 2011 were presented and were passed. A marginal drop in the basket collection was noted and it is hoped that the substantial outlay on church and houses renovations would not have to [...]
International Eucharistic Congress 2012
Sunday, February 5th, 2012The 50th International Eucharistic Congress will be held in Dublin from 10-17 June 2012. For full details visit their website www.iec.2012.ie On this site you can find the full programme of events as well as how to book and costs, etc.