Kilbarron ParishROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RAPHOE

Welcome to the parish website for Kilbarron, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. We want to make kilbarron.org an interesting and worthwhile location for both parishioners and visitors to keep up to date with what's happening in our parish.

Parish Notices

12th August

Teresa Kelly - Forest Park, Dromahair

09th August

Tess Cleary - Bishop Street

02nd August

Mary Gallagher - Donegal Road

28th July

John O'Neill - Cluain Barron

20th July

Danny O'Brien - Bachelor's Walk

  • 08th July - Denisa Iancu and Anthony Coughlin
  • 09th June - Catherine Rooney and John Bennington
  • 19th May - Áine Duffy and David Patterson
  • 28th October - Chantel Cunningham and Gregory McGloin
  • 15th September - Deirdre Ferguson and Eoin McManus
  • 15th July - Linda Carty and David McInerney
  • 25th June - Grace Goldrick and David Colgan
  • 12th March - Karen Summerville and Kevin McNeela
  • 29th December - Eimear Hoey and Johnny Gallagher
  • 09th October - Sarah Jane Gillespie and Colin Kelly
  • 02nd July - Nando Anthony Napiorkowski
  • 02nd July - Fíadh Rose Meehan
  • 10th June - Ava Rose McGullion
  • 04th June - Páidí Colm Luke-Cassidy
  • 04th June - Lorcán Darragh Dolan
  • 30th April - Emilis Baležentis
  • 29th April - Odhrán William Daly
  • 08th April - Teidí Paul Kelly
  • 02nd April - Noah Francis McCarter
  • 11th March - Saoirse Kate McElwaine

Holy Week 2023

Holy Week 2023
April 2nd - Palm Sunday.
Blessing of Palms will take place at all Masses. Blessing of Palms outside Kilbarron Pastoral Centre (weather permitting) followed by procession into the Church (11am Mass)
April 6th - Holy Thursday.
6.15pm - Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. (Holy Oils, Washing of feet, Solemn procession to Altar of Repose)
7.15pm-10pm Altar of repose. Adoration.
9pm-10pm - Guided Holy Hour
April 7th - Good Friday
3.00pm - Celebration of the Lord's Passion, Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion
8.00pm - Prayer around The Cross.
April 8th - Holy Saturday
10.00am - Blessing of Easter Food
9.00pm - The Night Vigil
April 9th - Easter Sunday
Mass of The Resurrection (9am & 11am in St. Patrick's, 10am in St. Mary's)


World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

World Day of Remembrance For Road Traffic Victims is Sunday, 20th November (6.15pm Mass Saturday, 19th November)
Praying for Road Traffic Victims & their families, Blessing of Emergency Services and Blessing of Cars after all Masses that weekend
At the 6.15pm Mass on Saturday, 19th we will remember and pray for all those who have died in tragic circumstances on our roads.
We also pray for families, friends and communities who continue to live with this grief every day, and for those involved in the aftermath of a tragedy, Fire Services, Gardaí, Ambulance Crew, Clergy, Medical Personnel and Counsellors.
A candle will be lit for each victim. If you would like to have a candle lit for a relative or friend please give their name to any of the priests or call the Parish Office on 98-51295
Let us remind ourselves how precious life is and how vulnerable we all are each and every time we use the roads - as drivers or pedestrians - and ask ourselves:
“What can I do to make sure that fewer families
are grieving for their loved ones this Christmas?”
-We must be fully responsible for our actions
-We must be visible on the roads at all times
-We must be vigilant of other road users
-Never ever drink / take drugs and drive
-Never let anyone under the influence drive
-Never use mobile phone when driving


Graveyard Sunday Cashelard - 2022

On August 7th we remember our departed in St. Mary's Graveyard, Cashelard with prayers and blessing of the graves  


Graveyard Sunday - 2022

July 31st we remember our departed in Abbey Graveyard with prayers and blessing of the graves


First Confessions

First Confessions:

Monday, 7th March at 7pm for pupils from Creevy N.S., Scoil Chaitríona and Rockfield N.S.

Tuesday, 8th March at 6pm for pupils from Gaelscoil Éirne  


Dates for Confirmation and First Communion

This year it is hoped to be able to have the sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion at the usual time in May

(The following dates may be subject to change)

Confirmation: Sunday, 1st May at 11 am in St. Patrick’s 

First Communion: Saturday, 7th May at 11 am Gaelscoil Éirne

                             Saturday, 14th May at 11 am: Creevy N.S., Scoil Chaitriona & Rockfield N.S

 


CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

Christmas Eve: 9.30am, 6.15pm and 8 pm

Christmas Day: 9am and 11am in St. Patrick's

                         10am in St. Mary's, Cashelard

 

  • For elderly or anyone with an underlying health condition who understandably feels more at risk during the pandemic, Masses can be viewed via the Parish webcam at:  churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
  • Masks must be worn coming to church, all during Mass, and leaving the Church
  • Social distancing should be observed. Sit as a family but give space to next family/persons.

 


World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is on 

Sunday the 21st of November. 

Praying for road traffic victims and their families.

Blessing of emergency services.

Blessing of cars after Mass that weekend.

At the 6.15pm Mass on the Saturday evening (November 20th) before this date we will remember and pray for all those who have died in tragic circumstances on our roads.  

A candle will be lit for each victim. 

If you would like to have a candle lit for a relative or friend please give their name to any of the priests or call the Parish Office 

on 98 51295

We also pray for families, friends and communities who continue to live with this grief every day, and for those involved in the aftermath of a tragedy; Fire Services, Gardaí, Ambulance Crew, Clergy, Medical Personnel and Counsellors.

Let us remind ourselves how precious life is and how vulnerable we all are each and every time we use the roads -  as drivers or pedestrians - and ask ourselves:

     “What can I do to make sure that  fewer families 

     are grieving for their loved ones this Christmas?”

-We must be fully responsible for our actions

-We must be visible on the roads at all times

-We must be vigilant of other road users

-Never ever drink / take drugs and drive

-Never let anyone under the influence drive

-Never use mobile phone when driving


Sacrament of Confirmation 2021

Bishop Alan McGuckian recommended in a letter to all parishes that parishes begin now to prepare for the ceremonies of Confirmation and First Communion from mid-August onward.

Hence the arrangements for the Celebration for the Sacrament of Confirmation in this Parish of Kilbarron are as follows:

Creevy N.S. Group A - Confirmation on Saturday, 21st August at 11am (Practice on Friday, 20th August at 6.30pm)

Creevy N.S. Group B - Confirmation on Saturday, 21st August at 2pm (Practice on Friday, 20th August at 7.15pm)

Rockfield, Scoil Chaitríona & Gaelscoil - Confirmation on Sunday, 22nd August at 2pm (Practice on Friday, 20th August at 8pm)

Each family will be allocated a seat each - maximum of 9 people, inclusive of Confirmandi, sponsor and parents.

Bishop McGuckian writes in his letter: "It is very important that we conduct any ceremonies according to the strict guidelines and protocols that we have been following to date. I respectfully request that it be made clear, in the interests of safety, that any subsequent gatherings be kept strictly within family pods."

Now that we have definite dates, let us pray that the Conferring of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be a special celebration and an occasion of renewal of faith for all our Confirmandi and their families.


First Penance and First Eucharist 2021

First Penance and First Eucharist 2021

 

First Confessions

 

Monday 14th June at 7pm: Creevy N.S.

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Tuesday 15th June at 6pm: Gaelscoil Éirne

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Tuesday 15th June at 6pm: Scoil Chaitríona 

     & Rockfield N.S.

 

Parents and child only to attend; Covid-19 

guidelines re sanitising, masks, social distancing 

are to be observed throughout.

 

First Holy Communion

 

Saturday 11th Sept. at 11am: Creevy N.S. Group 1

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Saturday 11th Sept. at 2pm: Creevy N.S. Group 2

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Saturday 18th Sept. at 11am: Scoil Chaitríona, Rockfield NS & Gaelscoil Éirne

 

Restricted seating in St. Patrick’s will limit each family to one seat only - maximum of 9 people

No participation by the children: Readings by teachers and music by cantor only (no choir)

Guidelines re social distancing, sanitising, wearing of masks to be adhered to.

There will be no refreshments or gathering after the Ceremony.

 

Preparation

The most important preparation for these Sacraments is praying as a family at home and attending Sunday Mass. With our 

            churches open again, please bring your child 

            to Mass over the summer months.

Prepare your child for the Sacraments 

            discussing the Catechetical Programme  

            which they are doing at school, and helping  

            them to get to know the Mass using their  

            “THUMBS” Book.

“The Little Way Sunday School” on YouTube has good videos for children 

             preparing for the Sacraments.