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The Transition Year pupils from CBS, Gael Colaiste, Mercy Mounthawk and Presentation Schools gathered in the Ballyroe Hotel for a day hosted by the parishes of Our Lady & St Brendan's, St Johns and The Spa on Tuesday November 18th. The theme for the day was "Hope". Guest speakers included Sr Concilio and four young people who are in recovery from various addictions; Fionnbar Walsh spoke about the message of Donal Walsh and Ger Hanley, a soccer player in Galway spoke about his faith and his life as a young person. The day was organised by the our Parish Pastoral Council as well as some members from St John's Parish.
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Photo: Casements Avenue Mass (c) Seán Cleary.
Masses were held in various locations in the Parish throughout the year. Many thanks to those who organised the masses as well as those who attended and made them such wonderful occasions.
A special thanks to Seán Cleary who photographed many of the masses and these photops can be seen in the photogallery.
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County Champions!!
Best of luck in the Munster Championship Semi Final in a couple of weeks.
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As a Parish Community, we are very aware how important Church gate collections are to support the work of organisations. Since the car park is on the church grounds rather than along the public roadway, there is a tradition at our church for collections to take place at the church doors. More importantly, we recognise the respect that is due to all who attend our weekend Masses, and their right to enter the church without
feeling any compulsion to contribute to these collections. One of the conditions on the permits states that "obstruction of persons entering or leaving church services is prohibited."
This issue has recently been discussed by our Parish Pastoral Council, our Finance Committee and a sample group of voluntary collectors. We have proposed a fair and moderate solution. Two guidelines:
1. We are asking collectors (usually four) to stand near the doors, on the paving slabs marked by an 'X'.
2. The area under each canopy, at the main door and the side doors, should be kept clear of collectors so as not to obstruct people entering the church. This is to allow collections to take place near the church doors but without obstructing people entering the church for Mass.
We earnestly encourage the co-operation of all clubs, organisations and voluntary groups. We ask that all collectors are informed of these procedures
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Mass was concelebrated in Our Lady & St. Brendan's Church on Friday, October 10th at 7pm. Chief celebrant Bishop Ray Browne followed immediately by book launch and light refreshments in the Pastoral Centre and a social gathering afterwards at Na Gaeil Clubhouse.
More photos by Anne Keeling in the photogallery
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Thursday, April 16th at 11am for Listellick and Holy Family.
Friday, April 17th at 11am for Balloonagh.
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On Saturday June 21st Fr. Patsy celebrated the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the Priesthood with Mass at 6.30 followed by a gathering in the Parish Centre.
More photos in the photogallery
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The Corpus Christi Procession took place on Sunday June 22nd after the 12.30pm Mass, from Our Lady and St. Brendan's Church, up Monavalley and finishing with Benediction in Rathoonane. More photos in the photogallery
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Photo (c) Seán Cleary
Paddy Brosnan was conferred with a Benemerenti medal at the Vigil Mass (6.30pm) on Saturday May 31st. The benemerenti medal is conferred on those who have given long and exceptional service to the Catholic Church, their families and to the community. Paddy has served our parish community very faithfully over the years including his involvement as a minister of the word, a member of the fundraising committee, organising music and dancing for Club Ide, and a server at the 9.30am Mass each day for many many years. He continues to serve in all these roles; a great commitment for a man who is 86 years old!!