Preparation for Christmas

There will be an opportunity to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation on Monday 23 December 2013 at 8pm.

Christmas Mass

Mass will be celebrated in Christmas Eve at 10pm in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart.

Christmas morning Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart at 11.ooam.

New Year’s Eve

Mass will be celebrated at 5pm on Tuesday 31 December in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart as the sun sets for the last time in 2013. This is an opportunity to thank the Lord for His blessings in the year that is ending and to seek his blessing in 2014

Carol Singing

St John Bosco Community College will hold a Carol Service in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart from 12.30 to 13.30 on Friday 6 December 2013 . Parents, parishioners and members of the wider community are very welcome to attend and partecipate.

Kildysart Church Choir will perform Christmas Carols after 8pm Mass on Saturday 14 December and after 11am Mass on Sunday 15 December. The proceeds will go towards the restoration and upkeep of Our Lady’s Grotto in the village.

Kildysart Primary School will hold a carol service in St Michael’s Church on Thursday 19 December at 6.30pm. Parents and all members of our parish are very welcome.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party

The 2013 Kildysart Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party will take place in the Community Centre on Sunday 15  December at 12.30. Food for the party will be provided by The Sherwood Inn. Santa Clause courtesy of Michael Michaels and afternoon tea will be catered for by social service members. Names may be given, by Wednesday, to Eileen at the Post Office or to any social service member.

Christmas Swim

The 10th Annual Christmas Day Swim will take place at Gortglass lake at 12 noon. To date this event has raised €60,060 for the West Clare Mini Marathon Fund. Sponsorship cards may be obtained from Mc Mahon’s Pharmacy, Kildysart or from John O’ Connell on 08796724