Notices

For Tom will visit sick and housebound parishioners with the sacraments this week. If you know of any housebound parishioner who would like to receive the sacraments , please let Fr Tom know on 087-2349816.

There are two days each year in the Catholic Faith that we are asked to fast and abstain , Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting means that one full meatless meal can be eaten in the day. Two other meatless meals may be taken to maintain strength but together they should not exceed one full meal. Those in good health

Lent comes from the word Lenten, the beginning of the new sea-son of Spring, longer days. In our Christian tradition we are encouraged to reflect on the meaning of our Christian calling and also to deal with personal obstacles that hinder our spiritual growth. Beginning with Ash Wednesday , one of the more popular rituals , the reception of ashes

The earthquake in Syria and Turkey on 5th February have had a devastating impact on millions of people in both countries. There will be an opportunity as you leave Mass next weekend 25th /26th February to contribute to an emergency appeal organised by Trocaire. Thanking you in respond-ing to the cry of the poor. Please find a prayer for Syria

The Quin/Clooney Apostolic Work are happy to announce we are holding a display of work on the 12th March, in Quin Community centre after 11 o’clock mass and from 2-4 pm. All are welcome. If anyone is interested in donating a sacred vessel in memory of a loved one, such as a chalice, sick call set, mass kit or a

Escorted Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Ireland, 20th March 2023.€599 per person sharing. Price includes return bus to Knock, 4 nights’ in Knock House Hotel with full board. All entertainment and excursions included. Day trips to Westport, Ballintubber Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Fr. Peyton Centre & National Museum. Single supplement €100.00. Contact Patricia on 087 1890 236 or email [email protected]

Many thanks to all who contributed to this annual appeal of Bishop Fintan for financial support in the running of the Diocese.

Novena to our Lady of Lourdes: The novena begins in Ennis Cathedral on Friday 3rd February concluding on Saturday 11th February , feast of our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of Prayer for the sick. Weekdays 7.30pm , Saturdays 11am , Sunday 11.30am. (www.EnnisParish.com) Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes on 27th June and 2nd October. More details later.