Notices

Blessing of School Bags

New School Year Blessing

Invitation to Blessing of School Bag As we begin our new school year

Saturday September 5th – 7.30pm Mass

Sunday September 6th 10.30am Mass

Carrig 9.30am Mass

Please place your school bag on Alter rail or Sanctuary at the start of Mass

 



Pope Leo has designated 2026 the 800th Anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis, our brother, you who eight hundred years ago
went to meet Sister Death as a man at peace,
intercede for us before the Lord.

You recognized true peace in the Crucifix of San Damiano,
teach us to seek in Him the source of all reconciliation
that breaks down every…


Tax Back

Birr Parish can claim tax back that you have paid on your earnings. This applies to PAYE Income and Self Employed Income, including Farmers. You must have paid €250 or more in a year – this includes all contributions to priests collections and parish fund. This is of great benefit to the Parish finances and…


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