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
Many people ask about how to obtain the indulgences for the souls of the departed in November, so here are the norms, as found in the Liturgical Calendar for Ireland, page 153:
1. From twelve o’clock noon on 1 November until midnight on 2 November, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion and prayed for the Pope’s intentions (one Our Father and Hail Mary, or any other prayer of one’s choice) can gain one plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory, and there reciting one our Father and the Apostle’s Creed.
This indulgence is applicable only to the souls of the departed.
Confession may be made at any time within the week preceding or the week following 1 November.
Holy Communion may be received on any day from 1 November to 8 November.
2. The faithful who visit a cemetery and pray for the dead may gain a plenary indulgence applicable only to the Holy Souls on the usual conditions once per day from 1 to 8 November. The conditions above apply also for this.
The Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting. Amen.
If you would like to read an explanation of indulgences in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, click on the link here.
During the month of November, we pray in a special way for those who have died. The traditional November lists of those who have died are available with envelopes at the doors of each of the Churches. You are welcome to write the names of your deceased loved ones on the list and return it to the Church. A Novena of Masses will be offered, beginning on 1st November, between Kinvara and Ballinderreen, for those named on the lists. It would be best if you could please return the lists before the beginning of those nine days. You can return them to any of the Churches, or to the Parish Office or to Kinvara Parochial House.
There will be a special Mass in each of Ballinderreen and Kinvara Parishes for those who died since last November. The family members of those whose funerals took place in our parishes during the year are especially invited to the Mass. If you have a relative or friend who died since last November whom you would like remembered in this Mass, please contact Catherine in the Parish Office 086 8577644.
Kinvara Parish: Friday, 2nd November 2018 at 7pm (St Joseph’s Church)
Ballinderreen Parish: Tuesday, 6th November 2018 at 7pm.
On both evenings, there will be tea and light refreshments in the meeting room after the Mass, a chance to chat together, to console the bereaved, and to enjoy each other’s company.
