A Message from Bishop Fintan and the Diocesan Pastoral Council
Dear Friends
What strange times we find ourselves living in! An invisible virus has changed our world and our lives.
We don’t shake hands. We keep our distance. For many weeks, we were unable to visit relatives and friends, including those who were sick or vulnerable. Grandparents and grandchildren missed
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People ALONE manages a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling
The on-line donations facility on the Diocesan Website is now operational which enables parishioners to make on-line contributions to their own individual parish. Log on to www.killaloediocese.ie and using the Donate button, select your own parish to make your contribution. Donations to parish funds, priests collections or other special collections can be accommodated. This is an additional facility which will
Clare Suicide Bereavement Support continues to offer phone and text support to people who
have been bereaved by suicide in Co Clare in these exceptional times. You are welcome to call or
text 087 3698315 or 086 0565373 and speak with a volunteer. You may find our website helpful at
www.claresuicidebereavementsupport.com.
Clare Suicide Bereavement Support run a healing programme over eight weeks for people who have been bereavedby suicide. People find it very supportive, as it involves meeting up with others who have had similar experience, as well as recognising the uniqueness of each person’s story. It is completely confidential and facilitated by trained, experienced volunteers. Our contact numbers are 086
All those working in the parish in a role with children or vulnerable persons are required to be Garda vetted, e.g. Pray and Play, Sacristans and Eucharistic ministers. Safeguarding forms are available in the porch of the three churches and when completed can be returned to the sacristy of the churches or to the Parish House in Quin. If anyone