October collection for the Priests’ of the Parish will take place next weekend 6/7th October at all Masses. This is one of four collections during the year. Envelopes will be distributed during the week. We thank you for your support!

We extend congratulations and blessings to John & Marie Kirby, Corrib Drive & Patsy & Nancy Riordan, Tradaree Court, who celebrate their Golden Jubilees of Marriage. Ad Multos Annos!

The Matt Talbot Novena for 9 Tuesdays during Autumn will be replaced by a 9-Day Novena in honour of the Holy Souls, which takes place in SS John & Paul Church from 1st to 9th November, including the normal Saturday evening Mass (6.30pm) and all Sunday Masses (9am, 10am, 11am & 12.15) Masses.

Every blessing to Pilgrims from the Parish & the Diocese who are travelling to Lourdes next Sunday October 7th on the Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Saturday next 6th October at 6.30pm for St. Aidan’s School. Sunday next 7th October at 10am for St. Conaire’s School. Sunday next at 11am for SS Tola’s, Senan’s & Gael Scoil Donncha Rua.

Convent Mass at 8am in addition to 9.30am, 10am & 7pm Masses. Alliance of Two Hearts Devotion on Friday begins with 7pm Mass.

Friday 5th October: Convent Mass at 8am in addition to the 9.30am, 10am and 7pm Masses. Alliance of Two Hearts Devotions on Friday begins with 7pm Mass.

On Saturday October 13th at the 6.30pm Mass in SS John & Paul  Church, the Shannon Parish Folk Choir will celebrate their 40th anniversary. All past and present members of the Folk Choir are invited to this celebration. Further details from Deirdre McNelis on 086 8311641.

Confirmation Parent’s Meetings for St. Aidan’s, St. Tola’s & Gael Scoil Donncha Rua will take place on Tuesday evening 2nd October at 7.30pm in St. Aidan’s School. Leonard Cleary will address the meeting.

Confirmations Parents’ Meeting for St. Conaire’s School & St. Senan’s School will take place on Thursday Oct 4th at 7.30pm in St. Conaire’s School. Fr. Arnie will address the meeting.