Reflection

May our Advent journey be meaningful and fruitful, and may God be our guide and strength, our compass and light, our hope and courage in the midst of the darkness and trials in this world.

Welcome to our Parish

Welcome and Céad mí­le fáilte to Birr Parish, home of St. Brendan's Church on Wilmer Road and The Church of the Annunciation, Carrig. The Christian community in Birr dates back to St. Brendan "the Elder" who chose Birr, "the place of the springs", for the location of his monastic community in the middle of the 6th Century. St. Brendan's Monastery was renowned for hospitality and scholarship . The famous copy of the four Gospels was created here. It is better known as "The Book Of Birr" or "McRegol Gospel". A facsimile copy of this Gospel is on display in Birr Library located in Birr Civic Offices beside the St. Brendan's Church on Wilmer Road.

Mass Times

St. Brendan's Church, Birr

Monday - Saturday 10.00 am
Saturday Vigil 7.30 pm
Sunday 8.30 am
10.30 am
12 noon
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Church of the Annunciation, Carrig

Sunday 9.30 am
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Weekly Notices

Dates For Your Diary
Saturday 27th November – Feast of the
Miraculous Medal – Mass at 10.00 a.m. will
include a blessing of Miraculous Medals.
A Remembrance Mass for residents of Birr Community N.U who have died in the past year (2020-
2021) takes place in St. Brendan Church on Tuesday 30th November at 7.00 p

November 20, 2021

Dates For Your Diary
Saturday 6th November at 10.00
a.m. – Annual Remembrance Mass
remembering all who have died in
our Parish during the past year.
Saturday 6th November is the Feast of All the
Saints of Ireland. We remember the holy men
and women from Ireland whose example and
goodness inspires and encourages us.
Sunday 7th November – Blessing of the
Graves
Clonoghill – 3.00 p.m.
Carrig – after 9.30 a.m. Mass
Saturday 27th November – Feast of the
Miraculous Medal – Mass at 10.00 a.m. will
include a blessing of Miraculous Medals.

October 30, 2021

Synodal Process
In these days, the Catholic Church throughout the
world and in Ireland is beginning a series of conversations about what
God wants of his people
at this time. These conversations are often referred to as a Synodal Process. “Synodal” comes from a Greek word which
means “walking together”.
This Sunday, 17th October we mark the opening of
this Synodal Process entitled, For a synodal
Church: communion, participation and mission. This
Synodal Process coincides with the start of the twoyear Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in
Ireland which will lead, in time, to a National Synodal Assembly in Ireland.
We pray that the next two years will be a time of
prayer, listening and discernment, involving a consultative conversation. This will allow all people –
both within the Church and in society at large, to
share their insights into the Catholic Church in Ireland – past, present and future – so that we can prepare for a National Synodal Assembly in the coming
years.
Pope Francis has asked us to pray continually for
the success of this synodal process. He asks that
we use the words of a very ancient prayer attributed
to St Isodore of Seville who lived in the 6th century.
This prayer has been used at Councils and Synods
of the Church since ancient times.
We stand before You, Holy Spirit,
as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us,
make yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go
and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful;
do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance
lead us down the wrong path
nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity
so that we may journey together to eternal life
and not stray from the way of truth
and what is right.
All this we ask of You,
Who are at work in every place and time
in the communion of the Father and the Son,
forever and ever. Amen

October 18, 2021

Sacrament Celebrations
Congratulations to the children and young people of
our parish schools and Parish Preparation Programme who received the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion recently. The ceremonies were joyous occasions and we thank parents
and teachers for their help and understanding with the
necessary postponements.

October 11, 2021
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