Notices

Feast of The Assumption – Monday 15th August

The Feast of the Assumption invites all of us to reflect on Mary as the  radical woman. Here we see this woman who hungers for a new justice on earth, one that reflects the justice of God. The God who did not overlook her is the God who dethrones the mighty and exalts the lowly.…

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Comhghairdeas

Congratulations to Emer Teehan, Sarah Teehan, Tara Sequin, Sarah Cooke, Amy Ryan, Aisling Carroll , Aoife Maher & Cathy Dermody of Birr CCE on achieving all Ireland Champions in the 8 Hand Reel at the All Ireland Fleadh in Mullingar on Saturday last.

 

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Killaloe Diocesan Changes 2022

On Wednesday 13th July, Bishop Fintan announced the annual Diocesan changes for 2022.  The changes become effective from Friday 26th August.

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Congratulations Fr. Pat Gilbert

This week Bishop Fintan announced his diocesan changes appointing Fr. Pat Gilbert as Co PP VF to Nenagh parish and the Odhran pastoral area.  We wish Fr. Pat every success in his new role.  We thank him for his great work and service to the young people and parishioners of our parish for over 33…

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Commiserations to our brave Offaly team who were so narrowly defeated in Sunday’s Minor All-Ireland Hurling Final.  You did us proud and will do so in the future at under-20 level.  May God bless all of you and your supporters.

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Congratulations

We congratulate Fr. Iggy McCormack , Ballyegan, Kilcolman on the Silver Jubilee of his ordination last Tuesday 7th June.  Wishing him every blessing as he continues to answer the Lord’s call to serve. July sees the Silver Jubilee of the Ordination of Fr. Lorcan Kenny, Burkes Hill and Fr. Arnold Rosney, Presentation Place.  Ad Multos…

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Buíochas

We acknowledge the involvement of so many people with  this years Easter Liturgies – we are especially grateful to the choirs & folk group. To Catriona, Enda, Carmel and the other musicians who enhanced our gatherings .  To our Readers, Eucharistic ministers, Liturgy group, Sacristans, Altar Servers and the JP Ⅱ young people and all…

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Trócaire

Now that the Lenten Season has concluded we invite you to return your Trócaire box or offerings. Your support for Trócaire is very much appreciated at these difficult times to respond to the cry of the poor in so many parts of the world.

 

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Thank you

February sees a change in the parish office with our parish secretary/office manager Emer Dolphin Murray leaving to take up a new work role. We thank Emer for her 15 years of service to the parish. Emer initially was asked by the late Fr. Tony Cahir to computerize the parish records in 2006 and then…

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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

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