First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the late Patsy O’Shaughnessy (nee McGuinness), Finian Park, Shannon, on Saturday 31st July at 6.30pm in SS John & Paul Church. Patsy, who died on 1st August 2020 is sadly missed by her family, friends and a large circle of friends. May her gentle soul rest in God’s…
First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the late Annie McGirl (nee Teague), Tradaree Court, Shannon on Sunday 8th August at 11am in Mary Immaculate Church. Annie, who died on August 9th 2020, is sadly missed by her family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May her gentle soul rest in God’s peace.
40th Anniversary Year of Medjugorje – Shannon Airport to Medjugorje – 15th to 22nd September – €765 per person sharing. Bookings now being taken for this 7 night Group Pilgrimage with Kathleen & Jimmy Morris. Full religious programme operated by Marian Pilgrimages Medjugorje Team. Included are the following:
This Sunday 25th July, is the feast of SS Joacim & Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus. A day of special celebration for all grandparents. Let’s honour our grandparents dead or alive and the wonderful support, love and kindness they have shown to us especially as children:
Pope Francis…
A new text-based mental health service funded by the HSE has been launched. ‘50808’ is a first of its kind for Ireland, a free 24/7 text service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through mental health or emotional crisis. Since the service began its pilot in September last year, it has…
Dear friends and parishioners,
On Monday July 5th I experienced an emergency on a visit to my GP Dr Fabian. I was admitted for kidney failure, drop in blood pressure, and other issues. Enroute I had to be revived in the ambulance. I was placed unconscious in the intensive care unit of UHL for a…
Recently we were presented with the gift of a defibrillator for Mary Immaculate Church and last week we were blessed to receive a second one, this time from the Regan family which will be installed in SS John & Paul Church in honour of their loved ones who have died. The late Emily & Brendan…
Normally the National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick takes place on the last Sunday of July. For this year, Reek Sunday has been extended to incorporate the whole month of July; each weekday from Wednesday to Saturday in order to facilitate those who wish to fulfil the Reek Sunday Obligations. Mass on the Summit: Wednesday to…
You may recall filling in a survey last December/January for the purpose of creating a community development, by Shannon people for Shannon. We have a draft ready for you to review and would welcome any and all feedback by July 16th. The plan can be viewed online at https://loveshannon.ie/comdevplan.
A hard copy of the…
Thank you to Leonard Nolan and his family for the gracious gift of a defibrillator for Mary Immaculate Church in honour of his late wife Breda. We know too well the importance of such a medical device. Please God we won’t have to use it, but in the event we do, we are blessed to…