The Diocese is arranging to bring 24 assisted pilgrims to Lourdes on Friday 21st June until Wednesday 26th June on the Diocesan Pilgrimage. The assisted will be cared for by a medical and caring team from the Diocese. For more information on this section please contact Fr Tom on 087 2349816
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Trocaire Lenten Campaign
This year Trocaire’s Lenten campaign focuses on the country of Malawi, Africa. Malawi is one of the least developed countries in the world and has been badly affected by climate change. In the Machinga district, Marita and her family must make a one hour trip up to five times a day to collect water.
Please support Trocaire in helping communities
Confirmation
This year the Sacrament will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church Quin on Friday 8th March at 11am and in St John XXIII Church on Saturday 9th March at 11am. Please keep the children preparing for the sacraments in your prayers.
First Confession
This Sacrament will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church Quin on Tuesday 5th March at 7pm for the children from Scoil na Mainistreach Quin Dangan. And on Wednesday 6th March at 12noon in St. John XXIII church for the children from Clooney School
Clare Older People’s Volunteer of the Year Award 2024: The search is on again to recognise those who give their time, energy and skills to help others in the local community. For a nomination form please email: [email protected] or telephone (065) 6846240 or visit www.clarecoco.ie/servicescommunity/age-friendly-programme/age-friendly-county/ Nomination forms to be submitted by 1st March 24
Priests Spring Collection
The first of only four appeals in the year ,for the support of the priests from the Pastoral Area who serve the parish ,will be held at all Masses next weekend. Envelopes are available for this appeal and your generosity in supporting your priests is very much appreciated.
Children’s Liturgy
25th February 24, Team 5; Brian O’Connor, Fionnuala Rooney, Angela O’Gorman. 3rd March 24, Team 6; Rachel McHugh, Johanne Nihill, Anna Corry.
Daily Mass for Lent
We invite you to join us for daily Mass during lent celebrated each weekday – Monday to Friday at 10am in St. Mary’s Church Quin. Friday next is the first Friday of the month of March.
Lourdes
Diocese of Killaloe to come on pilgrimage to Lourdes from Friday 21st June to Wednesday 26th June . Cost 899pp sharing. Booking can be made with joewalshtours.ie or 01 2410800. The Diocese will be able to bring 24 assisted pilgrims, for more information on this section, please contact Fr Tom Ryan, Pilgrimage Director, 087 2349816 or [email protected]
Trocaire
This year’s Lenten campaign began on Ash Wednesday. Trocaire boxes are available in all our Churches and all money collected in the Trocaire box during Lent goes to the poor and remember, you cannot get to Heaven without a letter of reference from the poor.