Congratulations

June 21, 2022

Congratulations to the Offaly minor hurling team who defeated Clare in the all Ireland semi final on Friday last. Best wishes to them for the All-Ireland final on Sunday 3rd July where they will play Tipperary in Nowlan park Kilkenny @ 1.30 p.m.

Congratulations

June 10, 2022

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…

Buíochas

April 22, 2022

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…

Trócaire

March 9, 2022

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.

Thank you

February 15, 2022

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…

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

Sacrament of First Holy Communion.
Congratulations to the children of our parish schools
and Parish Preparation Programme who received
Holy Communion for the first time this weekend. We
keep these children and their families in our prayers

October 5, 2021

They’re Really Two-at-One

October 5, 2021

This Monday, 4th October is the Feast of St. Francis
of Assisi
They’re Really Two-at-One
Jesus the Nazarene and Francis of Assisi!
Two attractive men, heart and soul.
But, risk any closeness, feel a tremor!
Jesus’ mind of at-oneness-with-all was undoubtedly Shared and practiced and encouraged by
Francis-The…