Pope Leo XIV forthcoming trip to Spain 6-12 June

The Holy See Press Office released the full schedule for the journey, which will take him to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary islands, and see him bless the tallest tower of the Sagrada Familia basilica.

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Confirmation Day 2026

Congratulations to the boys and girls of our parish primary schools who will receive the sacrament of confirmation on Thursday May 28

Bishop Brendan Leahy will officiate at two ceremonies as follows:

10.00am girls 

12.00pm boys 

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Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday will be celebrated on May 24

Red is the colour of the Holy Spirit, reminding us of the tongues of fire that descended on the disciples.

There are 4 symbols of Pentecost.  These are fire, wind, a dove and the breath of God. 

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Ascension Thursday falls on May 14th this year. 
Pentecost Sunday falls on May 24 marking the end of Easter 2026

Holy Communion 2026

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who celebrate the sacrament of First Holy Communion on Friday May 1st.  Mass is at 11.00am and all are welcome to attend.

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We celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday this weekend 25/26.

In many dioceses, Good Shepherd Sunday is an opportunity to pray for vocations, to encourage those who might be considering ordained or religious life, and for each of us to ask ourselves whether the Lord might be calling us to do some definite service for him.

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Details of 2026 Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes which departs from Shannon on 18/19 June are in this week's newsletter 

Easter Message from Bishop Brendan Leahy

Bishop Leahy's Easter message on video is attached.

Drink Tea for MND

IMNDA (Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association) is holding its annual collection this month.  This is a vital fundraiser for the Association and it hopes to raise €150000 to provide assistance to  sufferers and fund vital research. 
Thanks to all who attended our coffee morning on Thursday March 26.  We raised €430 for this great cause.

As of April 24th €160,000 has been raised with more funds still to be collected. 

Trocaire Lenten Campaign 2026

Injustice is not invisible

In this Jubilee year of hope, let us bring hope and action to climate justice. May our God, who can move mountains, move all our hearts and minds this Lent to take action for climate justice.”

Trócaire boxes are now available in our church.  A link to Trócaire donation page is also attached.

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This Sunday March 15 we celebrate Mother's Day and wish all our mothers a lovely day celebrating.

A Trocaire member will speak of its work at all weekend masses on March 21/22.  This coincides with the 2026 Lenten Campaign 

A Lenten Pastoral Letter by Bishop Brendan Leahy

Bishop Leahy reflects on Fasting this year.

While fasting is not a central element of the Christian Faith, it has a place and perhaps we need to rediscover its value.

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This week's gospel tells the story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well.  She recognises that he is a great prophet and tells the people of her city of her encounter with him

He stayed two days in the city and the Samaritans believed that he was the saviour of the World 

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Today March 1 is first day of meteorological Spring.  Evenings are getting longer and we look forward to summer. 
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration. Jesus takes his closest companions to a high mountain where he is transfigured before their eyes. 

Lent 2026

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday February 18

Palm Sunday is on Sunday March 29

Good Friday April 3rd

Easter Sunday April 5th

Details attached of a booklet Sacred Space Lent 2026 published by Irish Messenger.  Price €7.95.  Booklet consists of a reading for each day.

Sacred Space for Lent 2026 continues the tradition of Scripture reading, points of reflection, a weekly topic and six steps of prayer and meditation throughout the Lenten season.

The handy format makes this an ideal portable book to bring with you throughout your day, as it fits snugly into a pocket, backpack or handbag.

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Next week we celebrate the feast of 2 well known saints:

st John de Bosco January 31

St Brigid February 1st which also heralds the start of Spring season.

The mornings and evenings stretch & we look forward to warmer days 

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We celebrate Feast of the Epiphany on Tuesday January 6th. 
We will shortly be holding a public meeting on the future direction of our parish.  We will post more details as soon as date is finalised. 

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This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family.

We wish all our parishioners a very Happy & Peaceful 2026 There is a special mass on Thursday Jan 1st for World Day of Peace. 

Give Mass a try, you won't be disappointed – Bishop Leahy

Speaking ahead of Christmas celebrations, Bishop Brendan Leahy said that if people persevere, they will find that Mass is rewarding, but they will only get from it if they give to it.