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 Faith Gathering 2013

A date not to be missed 13th – 15th September 2013

A Diocesan Faith Congress event at St Flannan’s College Ennis

Join with the people of The Diocese Of Killaloe in a weekend of talks / workshops / choirs / youth events

• Bishop Kieran’s Welcome
• Timetable of events for the weekend
• List of workshop and key note speakers
• Register to attend our workshops
• Detailed list of workshops
• Register to attend our workshops
• Passport of Faith
• Photo Gallery

Booking is essential for the Faith Gathering. If you do not want to register online you can download our brochure and booking form here

Please complete both sides of this form and return it to your local Parish Office or to Faith Gathering Office, c/o Ennis Parish Office, O’Connell Street, Ennis, Co. Clare: 065 686 9090 on or before Friday August 23rd 2013.

Your Parish will sponsor your participation at the Faith Gathering.

Killaloe Diocese Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 

Owing to an increased demand for accommodation in Lourdes during this Year of Faith a request has been made to the Diocese to reduce the number of nights from five to four.  Consequently the revised dates for the Autumn Pilgrimage are from Friday 27^th September to Tuesday 1^st October, with a new reduced price of €590.  This is still the cheapest pilgrimage out of Ireland.  This year the Irish Church is celebrating the Centenary of the First Irish Pilgrimage to Lourdes in 1913.  Book on line at www.joewalshtours.ie and you will be entered for a draw for one free place.  Full details on the Diocesan website at www.killaloediocese.ie.

Prayer for Life: Bishop O’Reilly has asked each parish to organise a moment of prayer that all life would be cherished in Ireland. All those who are free to do so are invited to pry the rosary at the Grotto in Coolmeen on next Wednesday (17 July, 2013) at 8pm and at the Grotto in Shessive, Cranny  on Thursday (18 July) also at 8pm.

Cahercon past pupils will celebrate Golden Jubilee of Salesian Education in Clare on Saturday 31 August 2103.

Mass will be celebrated at St. John Bosco Community College, Kildysart at 7:oo pm. followed by a chat and cuppa.

The Salesian sisters and the staff of St John Bosco Community College are looking forward to seeing you all at this special gathering to renew old acquaintances.

You are asked to remember in prayer Fr John O’Keefe much loved, retired parish priest of Coolmeen/Cranny.

His remains will repose in St Benedict’s Church, Coolmeen from 9pm to midnight today Tuesday. (June 11, 2013) and tomorrow, Wednesday from  5pm to 9pm followed by prayers for the dead.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Cranny on Thursday at 4pm followed by burial in Cranny cemetery.

May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

The months mind Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 10 July in St Mary’s Church, Cranny at 8pm.

Reflection on Priesthood

You came from among us, to be, for us, one who serves.

We thank you for ministering Christ to us

And helping us minister Christ to each other.

We are grateful for the many gifts you bring to our communities:

For drawing us together in prayer,

For visiting us in our homes,

For comforting us in sickness,

For showing us compassion,

For blessing our marriages,

For baptising our children,

For confirming us in our calling,

For supporting us in bereavement,

For helping us to grow in faith,

For encouraging us to take initiative,

For helping the whole community realise God’s presence among us.

Fr John was a native of Carrahill, Crusheen, Co Clare was born on 29 May 1934.  He studied for the priesthood at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth where he was ordained on 22 June, 1958. He began his priestly ministry in the Diocese of Brentwood, England during August 1958. On his return to Ireland on 12 March 1965 he was appointed briefly to Feakle Co. Clare and Castleconnell, Co Limerick. He became curate in Mullagh on 15 May 1965 and afterwards in Miltown Malbay on 10 July 1971. Fr John became Parish Priest of Coolmeen-Cranny on 26 November 1989. Fr John retired as Parish Priest and became priest in residence in Coolmeen-Cranny on 25 July 2008.

Cemetery Masses:

During July (weather permitting) we plan to celebrate Mass in the cemeteries in the parish at 8pm on the following dates:

Friday 4 July – Cranny cemetery;

Friday 12 July – Kilfiddane cemetery;

Tuesday 16 July – Clondrina Cillín.

All are welcome to attend.

 

The Franciscan Missionary Sisters For Africa are visiting the parishes of the Diocese of Killaloe during 2013 to speak at Masses regarding their missionary work. Sr Rena Condron will speak at Masses in Coolmeen and Cranny on June 22 – 23. You can find out more about the sisters and their work ar www.fmsa.net

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First Holy Communion will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Cranny on Saturday, 4 May 2013 and in St Benedict’s Church, Coolmeen on Sunday, 5 May 2013.

First Confessions will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Cranny on Tuesday 19 March 2013 at 7pm and in St Benedict’s Church, Coolmeen on Wednesday 20 March 2013 at 7pm.

The enrolment ceremony for the children preparing for First Holy Communion will take place during 9.45 Mass in Cranny on Sunday 9 December 2012 and  9.45 Mass in Coolmeen on Sunday 27 January 2013.

You are asked to remember in your prayer the children who are preparing for First Holy Communion and  their families.

Lourdes Diocesan Pilgrimage: Bishop Kieran O’Reilly SMA will lead this year’s Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from June 26th to 1st July.  Direct flight from Shannon  €670 inclusive.

This year is the 100th anniversary of the first Irish pilgrimage to Lourdes when people travelled overland. Bookings Joe Walsh Tours on  01 2410810 or see http://www.killaloediocese.ie

Book online at www.joewalshtours.ie and you will be entered in a draw for 1 free place.

A limited number of sick pilgrims will be accommodated in the Sanctuary of Lourdes at a cost of €560 Applications for sick pilgrims only to Fr Tom Ryan, Pilgrimage Director, SS John & Paul Presbytery, Shannon, Co. Clare. Telephone:  061  364133

Families or individuals often sponsor a family member, parents, or a friend on the occasion of an anniversary or Jubilee with a visit to Lourdes. Sponsorship for sick people is always welcome.

For further information regarding Lourdes see http://en.lourdes-france.org

The 2013 Holy Week ceremonies will be celebrated in Coolmeen/Cranny at the following times.

• Monday 25 March, St Mary’s Church, Cranny      Service of Reconcilation                            8pm
• Tuesday 26 March, St Benedict’s Church, Coolmeen    Service of Reconcilation                    8pm
• Holy Thursday, 28 March, St Benedict’s Church, Coolmeen  Mass of the Lord’s Supper         7pm
• Good Friday, 29 March, St Mary’s Church, Cranny     The Lord’s Passion                              3pm
• Good Friday, 29 March St Mary’s Church Cranny   Stations of the Cross                          7.30pm
• Holy Saturday, 30 March, St Mary’s Church, Cranny     Easter Vigil                                  6.45pm
• Easter Sunday 31 March, St Benedict’s Church, Coolmeen     Easter Mass                         9.45am