This Sunday morning at the 10.30am Mass in the Friary, Ian Cunningham from Ennis will make his Solemn Profession as a Franciscan Friar. Bro. Ian will serve as a Friar in the Irish Province and continue to spread the gospel message to the many callings he will experience in his life as a friar. Please keep Bro. Ian in your
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Children’s Liturgy / Play & Pray
September 14th: Irene Hayes & Diana Fleming.
September 21st: Claire Ryan & Denise Fleming.
Triumph of the Holy Cross
This Sunday is the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This feast is celebrated every year on the 14th September and celebrates the Triumph of the Cross. On Good Friday we dwell on the sufferings of Christ as he hung upon the Cross, today we reflect on the blessings that came from that fatal day, Good Friday.
Welcoming New Catholics
In recent years there is a steady increase in the number of people each year enquiring about the Catholic Faith and seeking baptism. You may know of someone considering becoming Catholic, please contact the Parish office or Fr Tom. The course of preparation will be beginning in the autumn.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 takes place from 1st to 31st October. For further information, please log onto www.breastcancerireland.com
Two New Saints
On Sunday next 7th September Pope Leo will canonise Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pio Giorgio Frassati at a ceremony in Rome. Though they lived a Century apart, their joint Canonisation highlights the universal call to holiness. With Carlo recognized for his use of technology to help spread the faith and Frassati for his devoted service of the poor.
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Why Sunday Matters
This weekend the Irish Bishops warmly invite all Catholics to reflect on the profound gift of Sunday Mass. This year of Jubilee offers a unique opportunity to rediscover the heart of our faith and for those who have been away, to return with renewed Joy of the celebration of the Eucharist. Some copies are available at the back of the
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Bishop Fintan will lead our Diocesan Autumn Jubilee Pilgrimage to Lourdes from Monday 29th September to Saturday 4th October, direct from Shannon Airport. The remaining seats can be booked with joewalshtours.ie or tel; 01 2410800
Recent Baptisms
We welcome to the Christian Community Caelan Matthew Michael Corcoran and Ben James Richardson who recently received the Sacrament of Baptism.
Children’s Liturgy
Sunday September 7th: Rachel McHugh and Liam Quirke
Sunday September 14th: Irene Hayes and Diana Fleming