St Brigid’s Day
Mass and blessing of St Brigid’s Crosses in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara at 10am on Friday 1st February 2019.
Blessing of Candles
You are welcome to bring along any candles you would like to have blessed to the 7pm Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara, on Saturday, 2nd February.
Blessing of Throats
After all Masses in Kinvara and Ballinderreen on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd February.
Here is the theme song for World Youth Day Panama 2019, ‘Here I am, the Servant of the Lord’:
We pray for the happy repose of the soul of John Kealy, RIP, Mulroog East, Ballinderreen.
Reposing at the Suaimhneas in the grounds of Clarinbridge Church on Monday, 21st January 2019 from 5.30pm to 7pm, followed by removal to Ballinderreen Church. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon. Burial after in Drumacoo Cemetery.
For funeral notice, click here.
Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.
World Youth Day will take place in Panama from 22nd to 27th January in Panama. Since it was started by Pope Saint John Paul II, World Youth Day has helped many young people to become alive in their faith.
Pope Francis will travel to Panama for the occasion. Here is his video message in preparation. It has English subtitles.
Christmas Eve, Monday 24th December 2018
5pm: Children’s Christmas Vigil Mass, St Joseph’s, Kinvara
7pm: Christmas Night Mass, St Joseph’s, Kinvara
9.15pm: Christmas Night Mass, Ballinderreen
Christmas Day, Tuesday 25th December 2018
9am: Doorus
10.30am: Ballinderreen
12 noon: St Colman’s, Kinvara
The pre-Christmas Penitential Service for the parishes of South Galway will take place in Gort Church this Thursday, 20th December 2018 at 7.30pm.
The priests of the local parishes will be present to hear the Confessions. It is a good chance to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for Christmas.
Until Sunday 16th December, non-perishable food items may be left into Ballinderreen Church or parish office. These donations will be distributed by SVP to deserving recipients before Christmas. All donations greatly appreciated.
We pray for the happy repose of the soul of Michael (Mike), RIP, Shanclough, Kinvara.
Reposing at the Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara on Saturday, 1st December 2018 from 6.00pm, with removal at 8.00pm to St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 2.00am. Burial after in Mount Cross Cemetery.
For details, click here.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Parish Christmas cards are now available for each of Ballinderreen and Kinvara Parishes from the Parish Office during office hours. €3 each.
A Novena of Masses will be offered in Ballinderreen and Kinvara Parishes for those to whom the cards are sent.
The proceeds of these cards will go towards the upkeep of the Churches in the parishes and the mission of the Parishes.
This Thursday, 1st November 2018 is the Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation. We celebrate the triumph of God’s grace in all the Saints of Heaven. We take example from them, and ask them to intercede for us with the Lord.
Masses in Kinvara and Ballinderreen Parishes are as follows:
Wednesday, 31st October 2018:
Vigil Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara at 7.00pm.
Thursday, 1st November 2018:
St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara, 10.00am
Ballinderreen, 7.00pm