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
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
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.