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We welcome Mark Laurence into our family of faith and congratulate his parents Edel and Raymond, Ballyvohane and his sister Ciara.

Mark was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on 27 May 2023.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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We welcome Ava Helen Eustace into the family of faith and congratulate her parents Martina and Brian, Shanahea, her brother Darragh and her sister Anna.

Ava was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on 22 April, 2023.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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We welcome Rían Thomas Eustace into the family of faith and congratulate his parents Sharon and Michael and brother Cormac, Cahercon.

Rían was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on 25 March 2023.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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We welcome Éirinn Eloise Clancy into the family of faith and congratulate her parents Eimear snd Kieran, Ballyvohane.

Éirinn was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on 4 March, 2023.

May the Lord always bless the family.

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We welcome Lorcán Joseph Boyhan into our family of faith and congratulate his parents Edel and Nigel, Quay Road and his brother Billy.

Lorcán was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Sunday 12 February 2023.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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For baptism in 2022 and in previous years please click here

https://kildysartparish.org/2022/12/28/baptisms-2022/

We congratulate the children who received Holy Communion for the first time this morning in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart.

May the Lord continue to bless the children, their parents, families, teachers and all who form their circle of love and care.

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We pray for Claire O’ Regan (née McMahon), Causeway, Co. Kerry and Kildysart who died on 2 May.

May the Lord grant her eternal rest and console her husband John, her family Ciara, Gemma, Gráinne, Donough, Eoin and Róisín,  her grandchildren, her sister Marian, her brothers Frank, Tony and Declan and all who loved her.

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We pray for Maureen O’Connor (née Hamill) Portmarnock, Dublin and Belfast who died on 25th April 2023.
Maureen was predeceased by her husband Sam and her daughter Patricia.

May the Lord grant Maureen eternal rest and console her family Sam (Kildysart) Eamonn, Hugh, Kieran, Anne, Leonard, Jim, Joe, Kevin and Damian, her grandchildren and great grandchildren, all all who loved her.

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We pray for Peggy O’Dea (née Guinnane) Ballynacally and formerly Horse Island (Inishmacowney), Kildysart who died on 5 April, 2023.

Peggy was predeceased by her brother PJ.

May the Lord grant her eternal rest and console her husband Michael, her daughters Marion, Karyn and Niamh, son Aidan, sister Maureen. Sons in law Alec, Niall and David, grandchildren Erin, Jack, Keira, Mark and Ava, nieces, nephews and all who loved her.

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We pray for Patrick (Paddy) Carmody, Limerick and formerly of Kildysart and Ex 12th Infantry Battalion, Sarsfield Barrack’s) who died on April 2nd 2023.

May the Lord grant Paddy eternal rest and console his wife Bridie, sons Gerard and Martin, daughters Linda and Jacqueline, son-in-law Christy, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all who loved him.

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Wednesday, April 5th, from 3.30pm to 5.00pm, followed by removal to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Childers Road, to arrive for Requiem Mass at 6.00pm. Burial will take place on Holy Thursday, April 6th, at 11am in Mount St. Lawrence (extension) Cemetery.

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We pray for Pauline Mc Mahon, Quay Road who died on 13 March, 2023.

Pauline was predeceased by her husband, P.J.

May the Lord grant Pauline eternal rest and console her son Tony, daughters Rose, Christina, Mary, Patricia and Martina, her sister Mary (Hayes), grandchildren, sons-in-law and all who loved her.

Pauline will repose at St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Wednesday, 15th March, from 6pm with prayers for the dead at 7:30pm.

Pauline’s funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11am followed by burial in Kildysart cemetery.

Pauline’smonths mind Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Friday 28 April at 8pm.

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We pray for Philomena O’Shea (née Cavanagh), Crovraghan who died on 4 March, 2023.

May the Lord grant Philomena eternal rest and console her husband Frankie, her family Gillian, Gordon, Damien & Gerard, her grandchildren, Michaela, Mark, Orlagh, Liam, Rachael, Aoife & Olivia, her son in law Joe, her daughters in law, Tara, Rebecca & sadly missed by Maria, her brothers Anthony, Willie (Wexford) & John, her sisters, Mary B (London) & Frances (Ballynacally), her brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and and all who loved her.

Philomena will repose at St.Michael’s Church Kildysart on Monday ( March 6th) from 6pm until 8pm.

Her requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 12noon followed by interment in Kildysart cemetery.

Philomena’s months mind Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Friday 14 April at 8pm.

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We pray for Michael O’Brien, Shanacoole who died on 25 February, 2023.

May the Lord grant Michael eternal rest and console his wife Mary, his sons Martin & John, his daughter Mary, grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sisters Susan and Teresa and all who loved him.

Michael will repose at St Michael’s Church, Kildysart from 5pm until 7pm on Monday.

His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Tuesday followed by burial in Kildysart cemetery.

Michael’s months mind Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Sunday 26 March at 11am.

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We pray for Monica Brett who died in New York. Monica was the daughter of Mary and Seán Brett and a niece of Bridie Meaney and Flan O’Donoghue.

May the Lord grant Monica eternal rest and console all who mourn her.

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We pray for of Frances O’Sullivan, (née Corry) , Clarecastle, Ennis and Kilmihil, who died on 17 January 2023.

May the Lord grant her eternal rest and  console her daughters Maeve, Catherine, Margaret & Juliette, grandchildren, her sisters Moira, Grace (Kildysart) & Nuala and all who loved her.

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We pray for Tony Normoyle, Main Street, Kildysart and formerly Paradise, Ballynacally who died on 18 January 2023.

Tony was predeceased by his brothers Christy and John.

May the Lord console his wife Mary, their family John, David, Antoinette, Darragh, Tommy and Michelle. Tony will be sadly missed by their partners Olivia, Olivier, John, Zoe, Rob and Mark, his grandchildren Saul, Eliah, Jack, Lily, Ava, Darragh and Matea, his sister Mary Casey (Tuam), sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Tony will repose at Christ The King Church, Ballycorick Monday, 23rd January, at 5pm with prayers at 7pm.

Tony’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12noon on Tuesday, 24th January, followed by burial in Kilchreest cemetery.

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For funeral in 2022 and previous years please click here

https://kildysartparish.org/2022/11/14/rest-in-peace-2022/

During the month of May, we pray the rosary each Wednesday at 8pm at Our Lady’s Shrine on the Ennis Road. All are welcome.

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The Rosary helps us keep in mind certain principal events or mysteries in the history of our salvation, and to thank and praise God for them. There are twenty mysteries reflected upon in the Rosary, and these are divided into the five Joyful mysteries, the five Luminous mysteries,  the five Sorrowful mysteries, and the five Glorious mysteries. As suggested by the Pope John Paul, the Joyful mysteries are said on Monday and Saturday, the Luminous on Thursday, the Sorrowful on Tuesday and Friday, and the Glorious on Wednesday and Sunday.

The Joyful Mysteries

1. The Annunciation: Mary learns that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus.
2. The Visitation: Mary visits Elizabeth, who tells her that she will always be remembered.
3. The Nativity: Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem.
4. The Presentation:Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God.
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple: Jesus is found in the Temple discussing his faith with the teachers.

The Mysteries of Light

1. The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan: God proclaims that Jesus is his beloved Son.
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana: At Mary’s request, Jesus performs his first miracle.
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom: Jesus calls all to conversion.
4. The Transfiguration: Jesus is revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John.
5. The Institution of the Eucharist: Jesus offers his Body and Blood at the Last Supper.

The Sorrowful Mysteries

1. The Agony in the Garden: Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before he dies.
2. The Scourging at the Pillar: Jesus is lashed with whips.
3. The Crowning With Thorns: Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns.
4. The Carrying of the Cross: Jesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him.
5. The Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.

The Glorious Mysteries

1. The Resurrection: God the Father raises Jesus from the dead.
2. The Ascension: Jesus returns to his Father in heaven.
3. The Coming of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit comes to bring new life.
4. The Assumption of Mary: At the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken body and soul into heaven.
5. The Coronation of Mary: Mary is crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

We congratulate Jenny McNamara and James B. Casey who celebrated the sacrament of marriage on 31 March, 2023 in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart.

May the Lord continue to bless them as they live out in love the promises they exchanged.

For weddings in 2022 and previous years please click here

https://kildysartparish.org/2022/07/09/weddings-in-2022/

Mass for the feast of St Patrick will be celebrated in our pastoral area at the following times.

Cranny	Thursday	7pm		Kildysart	Friday	11am
Coolmeen	Friday	9.30am		Lissycasey	Friday	11am
Labasheeda	Friday	9.30am		Kilmurry McMahon	Friday	11am
Ballynacally	Friday	9.30am

The Future of our Faith Communities.

After initial meetings in the East and West of the Diocese, Bishop Monahan will visit each Pastoral Areas to discuss the future of our faith communities and how best the available resources can be used in the service of the local Church.

The meeting of our Pastoral Area (Radharc na nOileán) with the Bishop will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 1 March in the Community Centre, Kildysart.

Pastoral Council members and everyone interested in the future of our faith communities are welcome to attend our meeting with Bishop Monahan.

A summary of areas for discussion as raised at initial meetings can be found on www.killaloediocese.ie.

Conversations about the Future – Killaloe Diocese

There was a wonderful turn-out for our annual Christmas Day swim at Gortglass Lake.

The proceeds are donated to West Clare Cancer Care and greatly assists cancer patients together with their families and carers in our region.

The video was filmed by Sarah and Thomas Keane.

On the feast of the baptism of the Lord at our Sunday Mass we prayed for and with the families who has a baby baptised during 2022 and blessed the babies.
May the Lord continue to bless and protect all our families.

Friday, 6 January is the Feast of the Epiphany which celebrates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the child Jesus and the revelation of the birth of the saviour to all people.

The Epiphany is Holy Day of obligation and Mass for the feast will be celebrated in our pastoral area at the following times:

Coolmeen – 7pm Thursday (vigil)
Ballynacally – 7pm Thursday (vigil)
Cranny – 9.30am Friday
Kilmurry McMahon- 9.30am Friday
Lissycasey- 10am Friday
Kildysart- 11am Friday
Labasheeda – 7pm Friday

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We welcome Oliver Aidan O’Sullivan into the family of faith and congratulate his parents, Lianda and Ryan, Main Street.

Oliver was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on 30 December 2022.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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We welcome Séadna John Flanagan into the family of faith and congratulate his parents Patti and Ian, Clonsnaughta.

Séadna was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on 28 December 2022.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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We welcome Ada Louise Clancy into our family of faith and congratulate her parents Edel and Brian and her sister Amelia, Derrylea.

Ada was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on 26 November 2022.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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We welcome Oran McCarthy into our family of faith and congratulate his parents Emma and David, Ballylean.

Oran was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on 5 November, 2022.

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We welcome Jude Anthony Gerard Pio O’Sullivan into the family of faith and congratulate his parents Ann-Marie and Aidan, Rosshill.

Jude was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Saturday, 17 September 2022.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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We welcome Cillian Clarke into the Christian family and congratulate his parents Meredith and Shane and his brothers Niall and Declan.

Cillian was baptised during our annual pilgrimage to Canon Island on 10 July, 2022.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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We welcome Séimí Christopher Hanrahan into the family of faith and congratulate his parents Hazel and Aidan, Gortnafrehanne and his brother Cónall.

Séimí was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on 25 June 2022.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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We welcome Saibh Therese Mairéad McNelis into the family of faith and congratulate her parents Nichola and Shane.

Saibh was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Saturday, 21 May 2022.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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We welcome Cian John Eyres into the family of faith and congratulate his parents Christine and Thomas.

Cian was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on 12 March 2022.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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We welcome Matea Normoyle Tysoe into the family of faith and congratulate her parents Zoë and Darragh.

Matea was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on 5 March, 2022.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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We welcome Eli John Christopher Cullinan into the Christian family and congratulate his parents Deirdre and Christopher and his brothers Bobby and Evan, Sceach Geal.

Eli was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Sunday, 27 February 2022.

May the Lord continue to bless the family.

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For baptisms in 2021 and previous years please click here

https://kildysartparish.org/2021/10/24/baptisms-in-2021/

Christmas Mass will be celebrated in the Churches in our pastoral area at the times listed below.

May the new born savour find a dwelling place in the hearts of each of us this Christmas.

We are very conscious of the importance of doing all we can to keep everyone safe during this period of freezing temperatures.
Consequently, we have postponed our enrolment Mass for First Holy Communion to Sunday, 15 January, 2023.

We will still celebrate Sunday Mass in Kildysart tomorrow morning at 11am which will be offered as the months mind Mass for Carmel McInerney, RIP.

People are very welcome to attend if it is safe for them to do so. Alternatively, you may join in Mass using our Kildysart parish webcam.

Mass in Cranny and Coolmeen is cancelled this weekend.