Parish of Kildysart

Palm Sunday 13 April      Procession and Mass                 11am

Monday 14 April               Reconciliation Service               8pm

Holy Thursday, 17 April  Mass of the Lord’s Supper        8.30pm

Good Friday, 18 April     The Passion of the Lord             4.30pm

Holy Saturday 19 April    Easter Vigil                                  9.30pm

For the times of the Holy Week liturgies in Coolmeen/Cranny please click here

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The present carrara marble altar in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart was first erected during March 1914 in the Chapel of the Presentation Convent, Tuam, Co Galway. A plaque attached to the altar recalls that the first Mass was celebrated on the altar by Most Revd Dr Healy, Archbishop of Tuam on Holy Thursday (9 April) 1914. The altar features a depiction of the Agony in the Garden. In November 1991 Fr Michael Hillary, PP Kildysart on behalf of the parish, acquired this altar together with the matching tabernacle, ambo and chair. The total cost was £1,100 (€1,397). Michael Haugh and Michael Corry re-assembled and erected the altar and other items in the sanctuary of Kildysart Church during January 1992.

Previously, an altar of Caen stone was erected in St Michael’s Church and was consecrated by Bishop James Ryan in 1877. One the occasion of the consecration the sermon was preached by the distinguished Dominican Fr Slattery and the proceeds were used to defray the parish debt. This altar, in turn, was replaced during the renovation of the Church in 1973.

Introduction of new Mass schedule        5-6 April, 2014;

Shared Anniversary Mass (April)   11am Sunday 6 April, 2014;

First Confessions                    7.30pm Wednesday 9 April, 2014;

Ceremony of Light for confirmation 8pm Thursday 10 April, 2014;

First Holy Communion                            11am Sunday 4 May, 2014;

Confirmation                                    11am Sunday 11 May, 2014;

Shared Anniversary Mass (May)             11am 18 May, 2014.

The theme of this years Trócaire Lenten campaign is ‘Let Justice flow like a river’ (Amos 5:24) and the focus is on ‘Water’. In the African countries where Trócaire works 51% of people do not have access to clean water. The Trócaire box and poster this year features Enestina, a nine year old girl from Malawi. Until Trócaire worked with her community to develop a borehole, Enestina had to carry 15 litres of water twice a day a distance of 1 KM for her family. During the dry season the queue to get waters can take hours. As a result she frequently missed school or arrived there feeling tired.

Trócaire boxes will be available in our Church next weekend. You are welcome to take one for your home and/or place of work and use it during Lent. The people of Kildysart have been extremely generous in the past in support of the work of Trócaire.

The feast of our national patron, St Patrick will be celebrated on Monday, 17th March. It is a Holy Day of obligation and we will have Mass on Monday in St Benedict’s Church, Coolmeen at 9.45am, in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart at 11am and in St Mary’s Church, Cranny at 6.45pm.

Christ with me, Christ before me,

Christ behind me,

Christ in me, Christ beneath me,

Christ above me,

Christ on my right, Christ on my left,

Christ in breadth, Christ in length,

Christ in height,

Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,

Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks of me,

                                                         Christ in every eye that sees me,

                                                         Christ in every ear that hears me.

(Prayer in the tradition of St Patrick)

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Lourdes 2014

The Killaloe Diocese organises two Diocesan Pilgrimages to Lourdes each year.  The first takes place from Thursday 26^th June to Tuesday 1^st July and is led by Bishop Kieran O’Reilly SMA, Bishop of Killaloe. The cost for the five days including all meals, hotel and airfare with all taxes is€677. If you book online with the Tour operator Joe Walsh Tours you get a €10 discount. http://www.joewalshtours.ie

Pilgrims who are sick or who need assistance are most welcome and are cared for in the Accueil Notre Dame, close to the Grotto with our own Medical and Nursing team. Special medical forms must be completed for this section of the pilgrimage and can be obtained from Fr Tom Ryan Pilgrimage Director SS. John & Paul Presbytery Shannon Co Clare Tel : (061) 364133.  The cost for a sick or assisted pilgrim is only €565.

The second pilgrimage from the Diocese takes place in the autumn, for five days this year from Tuesday 7^th October to Sunday the 12^thOctober.  The all-inclusive cost of this pilgrimage is €657 with a €10 discount for online bookings.

Shannon Parish website, http://www.shannonparish.ie carries a pictorial gallery of the Lourdes pilgrimage

For enquires please contact Fr Tom Ryan.

Cara with her parents and sister on her baptism day.

Amelie and Kalia with their parents and godparents on their baptism day.

Seán Óg Patrick Cleary with his parents Lorraine and Michael on his baptism day on Canons’ Island.

Carmel and Michael with Aoife on her baptism day.

Doireann on her baptism day with her parents Deirdre and Alan.

Katie Michaela Flynn on her baptism day with her parents Caitriona and Derek.

Rian John on his baptism day with his parents Cheryl and Clinton

Aleksandra on her baptism day with her mother Dialena, her grandmother Irina and her godparents Thelma Murray and Christian Riere.

Diane and Kieran with baby Abi

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We welcome Amelie Eala Fox, Main Street and Kalia Rei Knox, Ennis into the Christian family. They were baptised on 15 December, 2013 in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate their parents and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect them.

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We welcome Aleksandra Valerija Ledesma into the Christian family. Aleksandra was baptised on 1 November, 2013 in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate her mother Dialena and all who love and care for Aleksandra and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect them as they care for her.

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We welcome Cara Grace Farren into the Church. Cara was baptised on 26 October, 2013 in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate her parents Denise and Danny and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect them as they care for Cara.

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We welcome Doireann Eva Keogh into the Church. Doireann was baptised on 19 October, 2013 in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate her parents Deirdre and Alan and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect her.

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We welcome Fionn Padraig Garry, Dun Gleanna into the Church. Fionn was baptised on 12 October, 2013 in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate his parents Ciara and Patrick and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect him.

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We welcome Leah O Grady, Liscormack into the Church. Leah was baptised on 1 September 2013 in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate her parents Eimear and Noel and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect her.

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We welcome Katie Michaela Flynn into the Christian family. Katie was baptised on 31 August 2013 in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. We congratulate her parents Caitriona and Derek and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect her.

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We welcome Seán Óg Patrick Cleary into the Christian family. Seán Óg was baptised during our annual pilgrimage to Canons’ Island on Saturday 17 August 2013. We congratulate his  parents Lorraine and Michael and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect him.

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We welcome Rian John Tully, Liscormack into the Christian family. Rian was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Saturday 20 July 2013. We congratulate his parents Cheryl and Clinton and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect him.

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We welcome Aoife Grace Murrihy, Cahercon into the Christian family. Aoife was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Saturday 6 July 2013. We congratulate her parents Carmel and Michael and ray that the Lord may always guide and protect her.

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We welcome Abi Sarah Pio Doohan, Dun Gleanna into the Christian family. Abi was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Saturday 1 June . We congratulate her parents Diane and Kieran and pray that the Lord may always guide and protect her.

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We welcome Ashleigh Halle Michael, The Square,  into the Church. Ashleigh was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Saturday 6 April 2013. We congratulate his parents Linda and Edward pray that the Lord may always guide and protect him.

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We welcome Jamie Michael Finn into the christian family. Jamie was baptised in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Easter Monday, 1 April 2013. We congratulate his parents Margarita and Michael pray God’s blessing in him always.

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We welcome Caoimhe Ann Kellly, Boultydoolin into the Christian family. Caoimhe was baptised on Easter Sunday 31 March 2013. We congratulate her parents Helen and Kevin pray that the Lord will always be close to her.

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We welcome Sophie Anne Clancy, Cluain Chormaic into the Christian community. Sophie was baptised on 9 March 2013. We congratulate her parents Celia and Christy and pray that the Lord will always bless her.

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We welcome Ella Caoimhe Kelly, Lachnashannagh into the Christian community. Ella was baptised on 9 February 2013. We congratulate her parents Marcella and Kevin and pray that the Lord will always bless Ella.

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You are asked to remember in your prayer Margaret Coyle (née Haugh), Kildysart who died on 24 December 2013. Margaret is is sadly missed by her loving husband Patrick, her sons Liam, Paul and Terry,  her daughter Mary, daughter-in-law Nora, son-in-law Seán, and grandchildren Emily, Patri, Oisín and Seánie, her sisters Maura and Phil, and her relatives, neighbours and friends. Margaret will repose at her home on St Stephen’s Day from 4pm to 7pm followed by removal to St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11am with burial afterwards in Kildysart cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dhilís. Margaret’s month’s mind Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Saturday, 1 February at 8pm

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You are asked to remember in prayer Charlie Smither, Lacknashannagh who died on 21 December , 2013. Charlie will repose at O’Donoghue’s Funeral Home, Kildysart from 5pm to 7pm on Sunday 22 December, followed by removal to St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. His  funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Monday followed by burial in Kildysart. May the Lord welcome Charlie to his eternal home.

Charlie’s month’s mind Mass will be offered on Sunday 26 January at 11am.

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You are asked to remember in prayer James (Jimmy) Scanlon who died on 18 December 2013. Jimmy’s remains will repose at O’Donoghue’s Funeral Home, Kildysart from 18.00 to 20.00 on Thursday, 19 December followed by removal to St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Michael’s Church on Friday at 11am, followed by burial in Kildysart cemetery. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. Jimmy’s month’s mind Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Saturday 18 January at 8pm.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Gerard Donnelly, Dublin son of Kathleen and the late Flan Donnelly, Cranny who died on 29 November 2013. Gerard’s remains will repose at St Michael’s Church, Kildysart from 17.30 to 19.30 on Monday, 16 December . His funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Michael’s Church at 11am on Tuesday, followed by burial in Kildysart cemetery. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

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You are asked to remember in your prayer Alfie Sheedy late of Lisnafaha and Philadelphia, United States of America who died recently. May the Lord grant him eternal rest and console all who mourn him. At the request of his neighbours and friends, Mass will be offered for Alfie in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Wednesday 27 November at 8pm.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Margaret (Peggy) Eyres, Main Street who died on 25 October, 2013. Peggy will repose at St Michael’s Church, Kildysart from 5pm to 7.30pm on Monday 28 October. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Tuesday followed by private cremation. May the Lord welcome Peggy to her eternal home and console Terence, Seán, Mary, Thomas, Pat, Martin, Peggy and all who mourn her. Peggy’s months mind Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Saturday 23 November at 8.00pm.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Bridie Smither  (née O’Loughlin) Lacknashannagh who died on 22 October, 2013. Bridie will repose at O’Donoghue’s Funeral Home, Kildysart from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday 24 October, followed by removal to St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Friday followed by burial in Kildysart. May the Lord welcome Bridie to her eternal home. Bridie’s months mind Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Friday 6 December at 8pm.

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You are asked to remember in your prayer Ena Jones (née Walsh) late of Gortnacurra who died in South Carolina, United States of America. Burial has taken place in the United States. May the Lord grant Ena eternal rest and comfort all those who mourn her.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Susan Foley, Clonola, Kildysart who died on 4 October 2013. Susan will repose at O’Donohue’s Funeral Home, Kildysart on Saturday from 6pm with removal to St Michael’s Church at 8pm. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart at 11am on Sunday 6 October followed by burial in Kildysart cemetery.

Remember in prayer Sheila Boyle (née Ryan) late of Cahercon who died in London on 2 September 2013. May the Lord grant her eternal rest and console all who mourn her.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Maureen O’Grady  (née Nagle) Main Street, Kildysart who died on 30 August 2013. Maureen will repose at her home from 5pm to 8pm Sunday 1 September. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Monday 2 September at 12 noon followed by interment in Kildysart cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal rest and comfort her children Mary (Pyne), Anne (Butler), Claire (O’Donoghue), Mairéad (O’Neill), Michael, Padraig & Niamh and all who mourn her.

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You are asked to remember in prayer  Gerard Anthony Mc Cabe, son of the late Mary & Gerry Mc Cabe, Cahercon, Kildysart, who has died in London. His funeral Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Thursday 29 August 2013 at 12 noon followed by interment in Kildysart cemetery.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Terence Murrihy, late of Crovaghan and Main Street, Kildysart who died on 17 August, 2013.  Terence’s remains will  repose in Kildysart Church from 6pm to 8pm on Monday 19 August. His funeral Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church Kildysart on Tuesday at 11am followed by burial in Kildysart cemetery. May the Lord welcome him into eternity.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Eileen Hughes (nee Reidy) late of Effernan and Antrim who died recently. We offer our sympathy to her brother Sean Reidy, Effernan, to her sister Maura Scanlon, Cranny and to all who mourn her. A month’s mind Mass will be offered in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Saturday 31 August, 2013 at 8pm. May the Lord welcome her into eternity.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Michael McGuane, Lisnafaha who died on 29 June, 2013. Michael will repose at O’Donoghue’s funeral home from 6pm to 8pm on Monday 1 July followed by removal to St Michael’s Church, Kildysart. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 2 July at 12 noon followed by burial in Kildysart cemetary. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. The month’s mind Mass for Michael will be celebrated in Kildysart on Friday 2 August at 8pm.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Mrs Mary Moloney (nee Keane), Main Street, Kildysart who died on 26 June 2013.  We offer our sympathy to her daughter Mary, son Joe and all who mourn her. Mary will repose in St Michael’s church, Kildysart from 6pm – 8pm on Friday, 28 June. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11am followed by burial in Kildysart cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal rest. The month’s mind Mass for Mary will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Saturday 27 July at 8pm.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Mrs Mildred Mary Harding nee Flanagan, who died on 6 May 2013 aged 84. Mildred was born in Kildysart on 18 Feb 1929 to Joseph Flanagan and Ellen Quinliven, and was baptised on the same day at St Michael’s Church. She lived in Crossmolina Co Mayo until 1949, then moved to Manchester.  She is sister to Basil and Olive who pre-deceased her and wife of Joseph Edward Harding, who passed away 20 April 2013. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

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You are asked to pray for the happy repose of Lena Bastable (née  Cuggeran) late of Boutydoolin, Kildysart and Sneem Co Kerry whose funeral was celebrated in Sneem on 27 April 2013. May she rest in peace. The month’s mind Mass for Lena will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church , Kildysart on Saturday 25  May 2013 at 8pm.

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You are asked to remember in prayer James (Bobby) Hehir, Glencanane.  Reposing at the Funeral Home, Kildysart on Thursday evening from 6 o’clock with removal at 8 o’clock to St. Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Thursday, 11 April, 2013. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Friday at 11 o’clock followed by interment in Kildysart cemetery. May the Lord grant him eternal rest and comfort his wife Margaret (Peggy) son, daughters, grandchildren andall who knew and loved him. The month’s mind Mass for Bobby will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church , Kildysart on Saturday 11 May 2013 at 8pm.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Patrick (Patsy) McNamara late of Crovraghan who died in the United States. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. A memorial mass will be offered for Patsy in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Sunday 26 May 2013 at 11am.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Roger Patrick Murphy whose funeral Mass wil lbe celebrated in Kildysart Church on Friday 1 March, 2013 at 11am followed by burial in Kildysart cemetary. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. The month’s mind Mass for Roger will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Sunday 5 May 2013 at 11am.

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You are asked to remember in prayer Susan (Ciss) O’Brien (née Kelly) Rosshill & formerly of Shanacoole, mother of Haulie and Kevin, mother-in-law of Anita. Reposing at O’Donohue’s Funeral Home, Kildysart on Saturday (February 23) from 6 o’clock with removal at 8 o’clock to St. Michael’s Church, Kildysart. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11 o’clock followed by interment in Kildysart cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal rest. The month’s mind Mass will be celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Friday 22 March at 8pm.

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For details of previous bereavements in the parish please click here Details of previous funerals Dec 2012-Feb 2013

Monday February 3, 2014 is the Feast of St Blaise.

The blessing of throats will take place on Monday, 3 February after 10am Mass and at 7pm in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart and at 8pm in St Benedict’s Church, Coolmeen.

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St John Bosco Community College, Kildysart will celebrate its feast day on Friday, 31 January.

You may now follow Kildysart Parish on Twitter @KildysartParish

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During 2013 the following sacramental celebrations took place in our parish:

• Baptisms 16 ·
• First Holy Communion 17 ·
• Confirmation 14 ·
• Weddings  3 ·
• Funerals  18.

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