Parish of Kildysart

Holy Week and Easter in Kildysart

Monday 30 March

Service of Reconciliation 8pm
Holy Thursday, 2 April

Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8.30pm

Good Friday, 3 April,

The Lord’s Passion 4.30pm
Holy Saturday, 4 April.

Easter Vigil 9.30pm

Easter Sunday 5 April

Easter Day Mass 11am

For details of the Holy Week and Easter ceremonies in Coolmeem-Cranny parish please click here

Our current Parish Pastoral Council has come to the end of its term of office. We wish to thank the members of the outgoing pastoral council for their generous contribution to the life of our parish.

You are invited to nominate new council members using this form. Election of Pastoral Parish Council 2015

It is hoped that the pastoral council will be as representative as possible as the various age groups and geographical areas in the parish.

Many of you may have taken an interest in the Extraordinary Synod on the Family which was held in Rome last autumn.  The questions which Pope Francis raised for discussion by our Church leaders were refreshingly honest and pertinent.  What he had to say found its way into our hearts and minds because family is common to us all.  The quality of our lives and the health of our relationships are very closely related to the kind of family life we succeed in making for ourselves.  Whatever damages the family hurts us all and whatever enriches family life is a blessing for us all. Pope Francis is inviting us to help him and all Church leaders in “the task of formulating the pastoral responses to the real situation of family life around the world” as it was expressed at last year’s Extraordinary Synod.

In tackling the questions put before us, we are asked to share our experience of married and family life and to ask ourselves how well or how badly our local Church supports and provides pastoral care for married couples and families. Ideas and reflections are invited from individuals, families, pastoral councils or any other group with an interest in the family. You are welcome to send your reflections by e mail office@killaloediocese.ie or by post to:

Killaloe Diocesan Office, Westbourne, Ennis, Co Clare before 13 March, 2015.

If you wish to read the full document you will find it here

You may find the following questions helpful as you reflect on and discuss the family in today’s world.

1. How are people being helped to see the value of lifelong commitment in marriage?

2.How can people be helped to see how faith in God can help and enrich marriage, and how it brings blessings on marriage and sustains couples in lifelong love?

3. How can couples living together be helped to enter into marriage?

4. How can couples in the early years of marriage be helped and supported?

5. What kinds of families are most in need of help?  How can they best be helped?  How can we remove factors that can make life difficult for families?

6.How can we, the Church best minister to gay people and their families?

7.How can parents be motivated and helped as they seek to hand on the faith to their children?

The sacrament of confirmation was celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Friday 6 February 2015 to administer the sacrament of confirmation . 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 prepare to receive the sacrament.

Our parish preparation for confirmation included the following:

Parents Meeting led by Fr Pat Larkin on Wednesday 24 September at 8.30am;

Enrolment Mass on Sunday 26 October at 11am;

Liturgy of light on Monday 15 December at 7pm.

The Feast of the Epiphany Tuesday, 6 January 2015

Vigil Mass (Monday 5 January) St Benedict’s Church, Coolmeen 7pm

St Mary’s Church, Cranny Tuesday, 9.45am

St Michael’s Church, Kildysart Tuesday, 11am

The Feast of the Epiphany (the word means “manifestation”) celebrates the making known of God the Son as a human being in   Jesus Christ. The feast commemorates the visit of the Three Kings (the Magi) to the Baby Jesus and the revelation Jesus’ birth beyond the Jewish world. The Kings brought gifts of gold (for a king), frankincense (for worship) and myrrh (for embalming, since Christ was to die for us). In Italy and other countries children receive gifts on this day. Traditionally in Ireland, the day was known as ‘Nollaig na mBan’ as it was the day when women celebrated Christmas.

Oisin on his baptism day with his parents.

Layla Faith with her parents on her baptism day.

Dáire Shannon with his parents Agnes and Gerard, his sister Michelle and brother Stephen on his baptism day.

Evan Joseph Connelly with his parents on his baptism day.

Oisin with his parents on his baptism day.

Lydia with her parents Katharine and Kieran on her baptism day.

Sophie Mae with her parents on her baptism day.

Anna with her parents on her baptism day.

Taylem with her parents and godparents on her baptism day.

Arwen Adelaide with her parents on her baptism day.

Eve Rose on her baptism day with her parents.

Alex and his parents on his baptism day.

We welcome  Arwen Adelaide Cleary into the Chrisitian family. Arwen was baptised on 27 December, 2014  in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate her parents Rebecca and Seán, Ballynacragga and pray that the Lord will always be close to them.

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We welcome  Sophie Mae O’Sullivan into the Chrisitian family. Sophie was baptised on 29 November, 2014  in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate her parents Mary and Brendan, Rosshill and pray that the Lord will always be close to them.

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We welcome  Layla Faith Murtagh into the Chrisitian family. Layla was baptised on 4 October, 2014  in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate her parents Tessa and John, Ennis Road and pray that the Lord will always be close to them.

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We welcome  Clara Mary Ann Moylan into the Chrisitian family. Clare was baptised on 14 September, 2014  in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate her parents Catherine and David, Shorepark and Manchester, England and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect them

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We welcome Alison Michelle Sinnott into the Chrisitian family. Alison was baptised on 24 August, 2014  in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate her parents Joanne and Seamus, Crovraghan and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect them

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We welcome Eoin Patrick Finucane into the Chrisitian family. Eoin was baptised on 23 August, 2014  in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate his parents Noreen and Sean, Ballylean and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect them

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We welcome Evan Joseph Connelly into the Chrisitian family. Evan was baptised on 26 July, 2014  in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate his parents Amy and Kieran, Coolteengowan and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect them

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We welcome Sarah Eleanor Reidy, Effernan into the Chrisitian family. Sarah was baptised on Easter Sunday (20 April  2014)  in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate her  parents Dympna  and Joseph and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect them

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Holy Water Font st Michael’s Church

During the year which is coming to an end, the following celebrations took place in our parish church:

• Baptism                                   16
• First Holy Communion           17
• Confirmation                           21
• Marriages                                  2
• Funerals                                   8

We pray that the Lord will always be present to us in the special and in the ordinary moments of our lives.

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There are a large number of agencies and groups that help people who are distressed, suicidal or involved in abusive relationships. They include the following:

Samaritans provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of despair or suicidal thoughts.Freecall 116123, text 087 2609090, http://www.samaritans.org;

Clare Suicide Bereavement Support provides help to people bereaved by suicide. Tel 086 0565373 http://www.claresuicidesupport.com:

Aware is a listening service for people who are experiencing depression or concerned about a family member or friend. Tel 1890 303 3023 http://www.aware.ie;

Parentline offers support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent Tel 1890 927 277 http://www.parentline.ie;

Money advice and budgeting (MABS) offer free confidential and non-judgemental advice to people in debt 0761 072 000 http://www.mabs.ie ;

MOVE facilitates men in a weekly group process to help them take responsibility for their violence http://moveireland.ie;  

Amen Helpline: 046 9023 718, Email: info@amen.ie http://www.amen.ie/  for men who experience domestic abuse or violence;

http://www.clarehaven.ie/  24hr CONFIDENTIAL HLPLNE 065-6822435 for women & children experiencing domestic abuse  violence.

Claire and Kenneth on their wedding day.

Owen and Niamh on their wedding day.

Laura and Gary on their wedding day.

We congratulate Laura Moloney, Effernan and Gary Gilmore, Tuam who celebrated the sacrament of marriage in Saint Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Saturday 20 December 2014. May the Lord bless their marriage and their home.

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We congratulate Flannan Ginnane, Quay Road and Bernadette Eustace, Ennis who celebrated the sacrament of marriage in Saints  Peter’ and Paul Church, Tulla on Saturday 18 October 2014. May the Lord bless their marriage and their home.

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We congratulate Owen O’Connell and Niamh O’Donnell who celebrated the sacrament of marriage in St Patrick’s Church, Rockwell College, New Inn, Co Tipperary

on Saturday 12 October 2014. May the Lord bless their marriage and their home.

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We congratulate Noel Joseph Corry, Main Street and Claire O’Driscoll who celebrated the sacrament of marriage in Ballintubber Abbey, Co Mayo  on 20 September, 2014. May the Lord bless their marriage and their home.

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We congratulate Dermot O’Sullivan, Rosshill and Anne Moloney, Kilrush who celebrated the sacrament of marriage in St Senan’s Church, Kilrush on 30 August, 2014. May the Lord bless their marriage and their home.

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We congratulate Claire Murrihy, Crovaghan and Kenneth Mulqueen, Killimer who celebrated their marriage in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on 25 July 2014. May the Lord bless their marriage and home.

  The Holy Father, Pope Francis has today appointed Bishop Kieran O’Reilly SMA as Archbishop of Cashel and Emly in succession to Archbishop Dermot Clifford who submitted his resignation on completion of his 75^th year of age. It is expected that Bishop Kieran will be installed as Archbishop in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles early in 2015.

Commenting on his appointment Bishop O’Reilly said that he is accepting this appointment and looking forward to serving all of the people of the Diocese of Cashel and Emly. “I look forward to getting to know all those with whom I will be working so that we can strive together to build up a faith community that lives the joy of the Gospel

One of the consequences of my acceptance of this appointment is that I must now leave the Diocese of Killaloe where I have served as Bishop for over four years. In that time I have been privileged to work and serve with a deeply committed group of priests and people. I have encountered so many people with a great love for Jesus Christ and commitment for the life of the Church. I will always treasure the personal friendships I have made and give thanks to God for the support I have received here in the Diocese of Killaloe. I pledge to keep all of you in my prayers and gently request that you might do the same for me as I take up this new appointment.

A new appointment brings with it new challenges but with the support of all those who will collaborate with me in my ministry in Cashel and Emly I know that we will rise to meet those challenges. My first task will be to come to know the Archdiocese, its people, its religious and its priests. It will be my privilege to share in their lives of faith and to listen to their concerns so that together we might grow in faith, in hope and in love.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the warm welcome I have received from Archbishop Clifford, to thank him for almost 30 years of devoted service to this faith community and to pray God’s blessing on him for a long and happy retirement.”

During the month of November we remember our departed sisters and brothers.

On the feast of All Souls, Sunday 2 November we will have a moment of prayer for the faithful departed in  Kildysart  cemetery at 11.45.

We will have a moment of prayer for the faithful departed in Cranny cemetery at 3.00 pm and in Kilfiddane cemetery at 3.45 pm also on the feast of All Souls, Sunday 2 November.

Prayer by Cardinal Newman

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.

Liam Lawton Workshops

Fr Liam Lawton has written a new collection of music for the Church’s Year. It includes music for the different parts of the Mass. Killaloe diocese has arranged two music workshops with Liam where he will teach his music. The dates and venues are as follows:

Tuesday November 11th at the Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Wednesday November 19th in St. Flannan’s College Ennis from 7.30 to 9.30pm.

Thw cost of the workshop is €12 per person for which people will receive a book with copies of Liam’s new music as well as refreshments on the night. This may be of particular interest to people engaged in music ministry throughout the diocese.

Bookings can be made to Maureen Kelly at 087 2890942 or pastoralwestclare@gmail.com

Information in Liam’s ministry and music may be found on his website http://www.liamlawton.com

The Missionary sisters of St Columban were founded in Cahercon, Kildysart in February, 1922  and received Papal approval in 1924. As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Columban Sisters we remember all the sisters, many of them from Kildysart and the surrounding parishes who left Cahercon and went to China to preach the Gospel.

Fr Peadar O’Loughlin, who is a member of the Missionary Society of St Columban, will speak at 11am Mass in Kildysart on Sunday 28 September 2014 on the Sisters, their work and links with Kildysart. He also wishes to convey the Sisters’ thanks to the people of Kildysart for their support over the last 90 years.

The Sisters were founded by Frances Owen-Lewis. She was born in Marylebone, London, England in April 17, 1873, one of a family of six.  Her father had an estate at Inishkeen, Co. Monaghan and for a time was M.P. for Carlow.  In 1897 she married Captain Sir Alfred Moloney K.C.M.G., Governor of the Windward Islands and later Governor of Trinidad, West Indies. He suffered from ill-health and when they were in Italy in 1913 he became seriously ill and died in hospital.  While grieving for him, Frances had an audience with Pope Pius X who assured her that God would comfort her in his own way. Read the rest of this entry →