On Sunday, 22 May 2016 the Parish of Kildysart held our community commemoration of the foundation of our state and a celebration of our culture, language and values. There was a wide representation from the community encompassing all age groups, local musicians, our parish choir, children’s choir and also serving and retired members of our defense forces,

The sacrament of confirmation was celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Pentecost Sunday, 15 May 2016.  We pray that the gift of the Holy Spirit may fill the hearts of the boys and girls who have received the sacrament. We pray also for their parents, teachers and families and all who accompanied them as they prepared to receive the sacrament.

Mass will be celebrated in Kildysart cemetery on Friday, 1 July 2014 at 8pm.

All are welcome to participate in the Mass and to remember and pray for their relatives and friends who are buried there, for the deceased of the parish and for all the faithful.

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Mass will be celebrated in the cemeteries in Coolmeen-Cranny Parish at the following dates and times:

• Kilfiddane cemetery – Friday, 8 July at 8pm;
• Cranny cemetery – Friday, 22 July at 8pm;
• The Cillin, Clondrina – Friday, 12 August at 8pm.

Blessed John Henry Newman’s Prayer for the Departed

May He support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen

and the evening comes,

and the busy world is hushed,

and the fever of life is over,

and our work is done.

Then in His mercy

may He give us a safe lodging,

and a holy rest

and peace at the last.