During 2012 the following celebrations took place in our parish:

Baptisms             12;

Confirmation        16;

Weddings              3;

Funerals                7.

We pray that the Lord will always be close to each of us particularly at the special times in our lives.

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Christmas Mass

Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Christmas Eve at 22,00 and at 11,15 on Christmas morning.  

Kildysart Primary School Christmas Mass: The teachers and students of Kildysart Primary School together with parents and other members of the community will celebrate their Christmas Mass in St Michael’s Church on Thursday 20 December at 10am.

Sacrament of Reconcilation

You will have the opportunty to celebrate the sacrament of confession in St Michael’s Church on Christmas Eve at 12noon.

New Year Mass

Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart at 5pm on Monday 31 December as the sun sets on the 2012.

Mass on New Years Day will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Cranny on 1 January, 2013 at 12noon. January 1st is the world day of prayer for peace. The theme chosen this year by Pope Benedict is ‘Blessed are the Peacemakers’.

Primary School Christmas Concert

Kildysart primary school will hold their Christmas concert on Thursday 13 December at 7pm in the Community centre. Admission €5. Primary school children free.   

 Christmas Party

The annual Social Services Christmas Party will be held on Sunday 16 December in the Community Centre. Please give names to any member of the Social Services Team, Post Office or the Parish Office.

Carol Singing

Kildysart Church Choir will perform Christmas Carols after 8pm Mass on Saturday 15 December and after 11am Mass on Sunday 16 December.

The proceeds will go towards the restoration and upkeep of Our Lady’s Grotto in the village.