Notices

Easter Ceremonies

  Holy Thursday

Morning Prayer 10.00 a.m.

Carrig Our Lord’s Supper 7.30 p.m.

Birr Our Lord’s Supper 8.00 p.m.

Exposition 9.00 p.m.

Night Prayer 9.45 p.m.

 

Good Friday

Morning Prayer 10.00 a.m.…

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Chrism Mass

You are warmly invited to the Chrism Mass on Spy Wednesday April 16th at 7.30 pm in St Brendan’s Church this year.  The parishes of the Brendan Pastoral area Shinrone/Ballingarry, Kilcolman, Kinnitty & Birr are hosting this event. The Holy Oils for use in the Sacraments across the Diocese of Killaloe are blessed at this…

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Trócaire

This year Trócaire celebrates 50 years of reaching out to the poor and working for social justice in parts of the world where poverty and injustice exist. Through the generosity of Irish people over the past 50 years, the quality of life has improved for so many people.
The Trócaire Lenten Campaign begins this…

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Jubilee Year of Hope

Bishop Fintan launched the great Jubilee Year of Hope on Sunday 29th December. The theme for this year is ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ and our prayer is that it will be a year of prayerful hope for a world suffering the impact of war and climate crises.

The Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven,
may the…

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Tax Back

Birr Parish can claim tax back that you have paid on your earnings. This applies to PAYE Income and Self Employed Income, including Farmers. You must have paid €250 or more in a year – this includes all contributions to priests collections and parish fund. This is of great benefit to the Parish finances and…

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Newsletter Sponsoring

If you would like to sponsor the newsletter please contact the Parish Office. Cost €150 per month.

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