A warm Welcome and Cead Mile Failte to Fr Michael Collins who takes up his appointment as Co-PP Newmarket on Fergus on October 1st and we look forward very much to working with him in the Tradaree Pastoral Area in the future. Every blessing and a very fond farewell to Fr Tom Fitzpatrick who takes…
First Anniversary Mass for the late Margaret (Peggy) O’Shaughnessy, Cluain Airne, will be celebrated this Saturday 25th September at 6.30pm in SS John & Paul Church. Margaret, who passed away on 2nd October 2020 is sadly missed by her family, neighbours and friends. May she rest in God’s eternal peace.
First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the late John Kelly, Cronan Lawn, on Sunday 26th September at 12.15pm in SS John & Paul Church. John passed away on September 26th, 2020. He is sadly missed by his family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Months Mind Mass will be celebrated for the late Hugh Campbell, late of Finian Park & Ratoath, Co. Meath, on Friday 24th September at 7pm in SS John & Paul Church. Very sadly missed by his family, neighbours and friends. May Hugh’s gentle soul rest with God.
Shannon Tidy Towns are inviting residents of Shannon to attend a public consultation on the 15th September by zoom. This will be the 2nd opportunity to attend and we are really hoping we get as many residents as possible to take part! We really need representatives from each of the main areas of Shannon, as…
The second collection at all masses on the weekend of September 17th to 19th is to support Bishop Fintan to care for the increasing number of sick and retired priests in the diocese. Some of these priests have given many years of service to the diocese and need care as they come to the final…
Great anticipation of the Synod, Communion, Participation, Mission
I wholeheartedly welcome the Preparatory Documents for the Synod on the theme of Communion Participation and Mission which we received from Rome yesterday.…
Congratulations to all our Primary Schools children who will receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion over the weekend. This is such a welcome time after dates have had to be changed because of the pandemic. Care is still very much needed and with the increase in case numbers we would ask everyone to adhere to…
Months Mind Mass will be celebrated for the late Leonie Quish, Ros Silin, on Sunday 12th September at 12.15pm in SS John & Paul Church. Leonie is very sadly missed by her family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
With the government announcement to increase Church capacity from September 6th regarding upcoming First Communion ceremonies, those who will be admitted to the ceremonies will be the immediate family bubble and grandparents only. Masks and sanitising of hands are mandatory for all adults. Our schools will inform parents of this arrangement.
Every blessing to…