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Wednesday, December 14th, 2011Dear Parishioners,
It may seem to many of us that we have staggered through a great storm to arrive at the sanctuary of the crib this Christmas. The social and economic turmoil of these days threatens to engulf and overwhelm us. The certainties we seemed to have are now being swept away and the faith […]
Sacraments 2012
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011The following are the dates and times for the celebration of the Sacraments in 2012.
First Reconciliation
Carrig NS Wednesday 21 March at 7pm in the Church of the Annunciation, Carrig.
Mercy PS & Crinkill NS Wednesday 21 March 2012 at 7.30pm
St Brendan’s Boys PS, Killeen NS & Oxmantown school Thursday 22 March 2012 at 7.30pm
First Holy Communion
Carrig […]
Renovation and Refurbishment Work
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011The majority of the exterior work at St Brendan’s has now been completed. There are just a number of small pieces to be finished before work at the Presbytery commences. This will involve some reconstruction work on the front steps. Work on the Parochial House is continuing and will involve the […]
Parish Pastoral Council Youth Committee
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011The PPC Youth Committee met with a number of students in St Brendan’s Community School back in May - apologies for the delay in posting this report! A number of suggestions were made and a number of volunteers were rounded up too. This list of volunteers was added to in our recent meeting with first […]
New Translation of Roman Missal
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Our parish is getting on with the business of introducing the new responses and prayers of the Mass. Also, the practice of postures has been changed but will be a constant theme of our liturgies. The new edition of the Roman Missal will be introduced in Ireland on the First Sunday of Advent 2011. […]
How Would Jesus Vote?
Thursday, February 17th, 2011The following statement is issued jointly by the churches of Birr in advance of the 2011 General Election.
HOW WOULD JESUS VOTE?
The General Election is almost upon us, and some of us are still undecided about how to vote…
With my usual, preferred candidate out of the running, how do I decide whom to vote for?
Do we […]
The Garden of Tranquility - Perfect for Reflection and Prayer at St. Brendan’s Church
Thursday, September 24th, 2009The Garden of Tranquility or Prayer Garden is a large space behind the car park in St. Brendan’s Church and is a perfect place for prayer and reflection. The Garden has been developed over the last two years and was the concept of the late Canon John Shalloo when he was celebrating 50 years in […]
PAYE tax back
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009PAYE Tax back scheme -If you give to the parish a total of €250 or more in a calendar year then the parish is entitled to that sum that you have already paid in tax. This applies to PAYE sector workers only. This extra money comes directly to the parish and costs you nothing! To […]
The Re-Opening of Carrig Church
Friday, November 14th, 2008On Sunday evening there was the re-opening of the church in Carrig. The Bishop, Willie Walsh did the ceremony. There was a lot of priests there too. Six pupils from Carrig School played the Tin-whistle before Holy Communion was given to the people. After the Mass everyone went back to the hall for Tea and […]
Ordination to Priesthood
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Rev Fergal O’Neill who was with us here in Birr as student and deacon, was ordained priest on Saturday 13 December 2008 in Mary Immaculate Church, Shannon, County Clare. The Bishop of Killaloe, Most Rev Dr Willie Walsh was the chief celebrant of the Mass.
Fergal celebrated his first Mass on Sunday 14 December at 3pm in the same […]