Pastoral Council

A Parish Pastoral Council was formally established in the parish of Quin-Clooney-Maghera in June 2006.  This is in line with recommendations from the Vatican and the Irish Catholic Hierarchy and reflects changes taking place in the Church worldwide.  The PPC represents a partnership of priests and laypeople sharing responsibility for the pastoral care of the parish and planning for its future.  It exists to provide service and support to individuals and families, and to affirm and encourage other parish groups in their respective ministries.  It is not ‘in charge’ of the parish.  Rather, it will be at the service of the parish taking charge of itself.  Currently, there are 15 laypeople on the PPC and these will obtain training to assist them in their work.  According to a Constitution that the PPC has adopted, each layperson must retire after three years, to make way for new volunteers.

Chairperson:  Patricia Dillon – 083130656

Secretary: Pamela McGrath Tel: 086 249 3493

This Sunday 24th August is designated as a Day of Prayer for Gaza. On this day you are asked to light a candle in your home or Church, attend Mass, spend time before the Blessed Sacrament, pray the Rosary, make some small personal penance or sacrifice and on the day, let the light of Hope radiate out from the Island

The Franciscan Friars have asked that we convey their thanks and gratitude to the many peoples who are helping them clear the debt incurred in repairing the roof the Friary in Ennis. Work is progressing and should be completed in the coming weeks. They assure all of a remembrance each day in prayer when they gather as a community twice

The dreaded three words are here again. Our school’s doors will open once again this week for the start of the new school year. We pray God’s blessing on all involved in education in our parish. Bless those who are beginning and those moving to new beginnings, in particular Donnacha Murphy who becomes Deputy Principal of Clooney School and Mary