Please note that the presentation on the work of Trócaire, scheduled to take place in the Acorn Centre at Ballinderreen Church this evening, Thurs 12th March 2020, has been cancelled.
Cancellation of Public Masses
As per the Taoiseach’s statement this morning, 12th March 2020, due to the COVID-19 situation, indoor gatherings of more than 100 people should not now take place until 29th March 2020. Therefore, the weekend Masses in Ballinderreen and Kinvara Parishes will not be celebrated. There will be a statement from the Diocese later. More details here later as the situation becomes clearer. Up until now, the parishes have been following the official HSE ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for religious services’, and will continue to follow all HSE guidance.
Parish precautions regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus
Some parish precautions regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus, in response to diocesan recommendations:
– The obligation to attend Mass does not apply to anyone who is sick. Parishioners who are ill (even if symptoms are mild) are asked not to attend.
– The sign of peace will be suspended until this risk is over.
– The Holy Water fonts will be empty during this time of risk. There are canisters with Holy Water in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara, and Ballinderreen Church, so if you wish, you are welcome to bring home your own Holy Water.
– The Chalice will not be shared with the Ministers of the Eucharist during this period.
– Please wash or sanitise your hands frequently.
– When you cough or sneeze, please cover your mouth and nose with a clean tissue and dispose of it in a bin and wash your hands.
– Depending on how the situation develops, further recommendations may need to be implemented if necessary in the days and weeks ahead.
Funeral of John Martyn, Mulrook, Ballinderreen
Reposing at Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara on Wednesday, 4th March 2020 from 4.30pm until 7.30pm. Arriving at Ballinderreen Church on Thursday for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in Drumacoo Cemetery.
Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Funeral of Rose Glynn, Aughinish, Kinvara
Reposing at Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara on Sunday, 1st March 2020 from 5pm until 6.30pm, with removal to St Kieran’s Church, Doorus. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am. Burial after in Mount Cross Cemetery.
May perpetual light shine upon her.
Funeral of Monica Forde, Cartron, Kinvara:
Reposing at Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara on Thursday, 20th February 2020 from 5pm until 7pm, with removal to St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara. Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon. Burial after in Killina Cemetery.
May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Funeral of Micheál MacMahon, Moy Road, Kinvara
Reposing at his home, on Wednesday, 19th February 2020 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St Colman’s Church, Kinvara. (Arriving to the Church before the Mass that morning.) Burial after in Mount Cross Cemetery.
May perpetual light shine upon him.
Funeral of Stephen Warde, R.I.P., Kinvara
Reposing at home at Ballybuck South, on Friday, 31st January 2020 from 3pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara. (Arriving to the Church before the Mass that morning.) Burial after in Mount Cross Cemetery.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Funeral of Breandán Ó Madagáin, Kiltiernan, Ballinderreen Parish
Prof. Breandán Ó Madagáin will be reposing at Blake Manor Nursing Home on Friday, 10th January 2020 from 5pm until 7pm, followed by removal to his home. (House private.) Funeral Mass in St Colman’s Church, Ballinderreen on Saturday at 12 noon. Burial after in Drumacoo Cemetery.
Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá anam.
Christmas 2019 Mass Times in Ballinderreen and Kinvara Parishes
Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24th December
5pm – Children’s Mass – St Joseph’s, Kinvara
7pm – Christmas Vigil Mass – St Joseph’s, Kinvara
9.15pm – Christmas Vigil Mass – Ballinderreen
Christmas Day, Wednesday 25th December
9am – Doorus
10.30am – Ballinderreen
12 noon – St Colman’s, Kinvara
A very happy and holy Christmas to all parishioners and friends!