We recognise all the good work with children and young people going on in our parish and thank all the volunteers that give their time and commitment in this work. We all have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse.
Some facts and statistics which make stark reading and give us a sense of the extent of the changes that are needed:
• Six parishes in the diocese (Killaloe) currently have no resident priest;
• An additional 12 parishes would have no priest if it wasn’t for the generosity of service of many working beyond the age of 75;
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17-21 Apr Fatima (Port.) Lisbon €699 061-364133 Fr Tom Ryan
18-25 Aug Fatima “ Estoril (Port.) N/A 065-7084000 Mary O’Loughlin
06-13 Sept Medjugorje €709 065-7385385 Jim Considine
13-20 Sept Medjugorje €709 (as above) Mary O’Sullivan
Our parish has started a Bereavement Support Group. It is hoped to be able to offer parishioners who are bereaved our condolences and support, on behalf of the parish. If you wish to join the group, please call 086 3130656.
First Holy Communion 2017
The dates for First Holy Communion in the parish next year are as follows:
Quin – Saturday 13th May, 11.00am; Clooney: Saturday, 20th May, 11.00am.
The Killaloe Diocese JPIC (Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation) Committee is launching a “Be proud of your Parish” project. They aim to produce a DVD celebrating the natural beauty of the Killaloe Diocese. So, they invite you to go out and photograph features of our parish that are special to you. Send your photos to Fr. Gerard Fitzgerald
Some months ago, the Diocese initiated a review of the Pastoral Plan, the blueprint for future change in each of the parishes making up the Catholic Diocese of Killaloe. Parishioners in Quin-Clooney-Maghera were invited to make submissions to the review team. The work of this evaluation process has now been completed and copies of the full report may be obtained.
Parishioners wishing to book Anniversary Masses, Baptisms, Weddings, etc. should continue to use the Parish House number (065) 6825612. Leave your message and phone number on the recorder and your calls will be returned