“Land of Saints and Scholars – the story of the Catholic Church in Ireland” is a new publication designed to appeal to younger people and children. Told in full colour picture format the book would make an excellent Christmas present. It is a special publication which is only available through parishes and there are pages dedicated to the Diocese of Killaloe. It costs €10 and is available in the Parish Office.    

Congratulations to the students from St Brendan’s Community School who were recipients of their John Paul II Awards at a ceremony recently led by Bishop Fintan Monahan. Full coverage is available at killaloediocese.ie There are a number of students involved in this year’s awards programme and we wish each of them the very best in their work.

Training for new Ministers of the Eucharist which was due to take place in St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday 30 November has been postponed.

We are delighted to have the new Memorial to the Innocents on the wall in the Garden of Tranquility. This replaces the first sculpture which unfortunately came off the wall some time ago. Thanks to our local sculptor, Yvonne Claffey for her work and co-ordinating the project.

The Parish Pastoral Council Meeting took place on Wednesday 5 October  in the Conference Room, St Brendan’s Birr. At Wednesday’s meeting an update was given on the repairs to priests houses and churches which is due for completion by mid November. The future financial implications were discussed and it was agreed to examine the sale of house/s and purchase of alternative accommodation. An independent audit of the parish is underway as a result of the Charities Act. The Marian Hall is to be advertised for leasing to interested parties. The present committee were thanked for their ongoing stewardship. A group […]

Here are the dates and times of our Sacramental Celebrations in the coming year. Meetings for parents take place on Monday and Tuesday 26 & 27 September in the County Arms Hotel Birr. Enrolment will take place at Masses on the weekend of 1 & 2 October. First Reconciliation All celebrations at 7.30pm Tues 14 March   Mercy Crinkill Wed 15 March  St Brendan’s Killeen Parish Preparation Programme Wed 22 March  Carrig  (Church of the Annunciation Carrig)   First Holy Communion  All celebrations at 11am Sat 6 May St Brendan’s Killeen Parish Preparation Programme Sat 13 May Mercy Crinkill Sun 28 […]

On Friday 29th July it was announced that Pope Francis had appointed Fr. Fintan Monahan as Bishop of Killaloe. Fr. Fintan’s ordination to the episcopate will take place in the Cathedral of Ss. Peter and Paul in Ennis on Sunday 25th September 2016 at 3.00pm. You will be able to watch the entire ceremony via live internet streaming on the Diocese of Killaloe website. Please keep Bishop-elect Fintan in your prayers at this time using the Novena of Prayer. You can read about Fr Fintan on the diocesan website.

The canonisation of Mother Teresa will take place on Sunday 4th September 2016. Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Calcutta a Saint in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican during the canonisation Mass. Pilgrims will be able to venerate St Teresa’s relics in the evening at the Basilica of St John Lateran. On Monday 5th September there will be the Celebration of a Mass of thanksgiving and the first feast of St Teresa of Calcutta in St Peter’s Basilica  

St Brendan’s Birr Mon-Sat 10am  (Funeral Masses are at 11am and there is no 10am on the day of a funeral). Sunday Masses Vigil (Sat evening) 7.30pm, Sunday morning 8.30am, 10.30am & 12noon Church of the Annunciation Carrig Sundays 9.30am For times of Masses on church holy days check newsletter or the upcoming events section of the website.  

Traditionally in the Church most bishops and the Pope have a personal Coat of Arms. Originally used to mark or seal documents they now serve to identify people and dioceses. They often reflect the story of a Bishop’s ministry or express his hopes for the future. In preparation for his episcopal ordination, which will take place on September 25th, Bishop-Elect Fintan has prepared his personal Coat of Arms and Motto. Coat of Arms The Bishop-Elect’s Coat of arms consists of: on the left hand side, the ancient arms of the Diocese of Killaloe, and on the right, the personal coat […]