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: Pamela McGrath Tel: 086 249 3493

Secretary: Rotated

Bishop Fintan will lead the Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from Shannon Airport on Tuesday 27th June , returning Sunday 2nd July. €809 includes flight ,airport transfers, full board with three meals a day, sanctuary levy. For more information and bookings, please contact, Joe Walsh Tours 01-2410800 or email [email protected] Franciscan Pilgrimage 22nd September. Autumn Diocesan pilgrimage 2nd October. All from

Information on the Pioneer Pledge for Lent, Calendar and quarterly Newsletter is available at www.pioneers.ie. Parishioners who wish to offer prayerful support to a person along the road to recovery from addiction are invited to contact Fr Robert via www.pioneers.ie/pray or by post to PTAA, PO Box 13492, Dublin 7.

Killaloe Diocese invite you to An Adult Faith Formation Lenten series. Dates as follows; March the 13, 20th and 27th 2023 @ 8.00-9.15 pm sharp in the Maria Assumpta Community Hall, Cathedral of St. Peter & Paul, Ennis.