Killaloe Collated Bulletin

Birr

PARISH Office

057 9122028

Parish House : 057 9121757

Website : www.stbrendansbirr.ie

Email

info@stbrendansbirr.ie

Parish Office

Opening Hours Monday -

Friday 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Clergy of Brendan Cluster Fr. Tom Hogan— 087-6446410

Fr. Arnold Rosney - 087-8598710

Fr. Michael O’Meara, Kinnitty - 057-9137021

Sacramental Co-Ordinator Joan Hogan 089-4400853

Pastoral Minister - Vonnie Dalton 087-9971717

Remembered in Mass this Week

Sat 31st 11.00am Funeral Mass Michael Hogan

Sat 31st 7.30pm Mary Carroll (née Larkin), Riverstown

Sun 1st 8.30am Private Intentions

Sun 1st Carrig 9.30am Sinead O’Brien, Riverstown

Sun 1st 10.30am Treasa Barry, Sandymount Avenue (1st 12noon James & Annie Kearns, Military Road & New York

Mon 2nd 11.00am Funeral Mass Renata Strauss Eamonn & Rita O’Meara, Birr & deceased members of their families

Mon 2nd 7.30pm Feast of All Souls

Tues 3rd 10.00am Matt Darcy, Church Street

Wed 4th 10.00am Private Intentions Thur 5th 10.00am Private Intentions

Fri 6th 10.00am Private Intentions

Sat 7th 11.00am Mass of Remembrance

Sat 7th 7.30pm Nelly, Martin & Michael Ryan, High Street Adrian Cahill, Bulfin Park Peter & Judy Plunkett, High Street Alan Regan & Rodger Lavender, High Street Enda Cooke, her daughter Geraldine & grand-daughter Natalie Anthony & Bridget McLoughlin & all deceased members of the McLoughlin Family, Eden Road & grandson Peter Hynes Frank Masterson, Brendan’s Villas O’Meara & Mahon Family James & Bridget Hutchinson, Crinkill & baby Joseph & baby Anthony & all deceased members of the Hutchinson Family

Sun 8th 8.30am Joe Feehan, Burkes Hill Deceased members of the Mullaney Family, Sligo & the Byrne Family, Carrig

Sun 8th Carrig 9.30am Maureen Hoare & daughter Veronica & deceased members of the Hoare & O’ Brien Families

Sun 8th 10.30am Sandra Meredith, Cyprus Grove, Crinkill (1st Ann) Thomas & Mary Cox Roseceline Delaney & Fred Delaney , Cappaneale Sheila O’Dwyer, Cappaneale

Sun 8th 12noon Claire Grimes, Seffin Avenue Roma & John Gilmartin, Johns Mall Betty Stokes, Dublin Fred Hollywood, Killeen Psalter week 3

Parish Finances

We acknowledge and thank parishioners for their generosity and support of the Parish.

The amount donated week ending 24/25th October was €2889.00 Annual Mass of Remembrance

Saturday 7th Nov at 11.00am remembering all who have died in our Parish during the past year.

All are welcome. Birr Neighbourhood Watch: Annual Church Gate Collection the weekend of November 14th & 15th 2026. Please support your Neighbourhood Watch to make our community a safer place.

All donations appreciated. Birr Flower & Garden Club will meet in the County Arms Hotel Birr on Tuesday November 3rd 8pm. When we welcome Conall O’Caoimh, Irish artist, sculptor & co-creator of Ardan Garden Howth Co. Dublin.

All welcome to a very interesting talk. Non members €10 raffle tickets €5 Carrig/Riverstown/Killeen Local History Group are working on a new project for the next few months.

Titled, “ Imithe ar Slí na Fírinne” (Gone on the Path of Truth).

Gone to their Eternal Reward. We are asking residents in the areas mentioned above to make their family Memorial Cards available to us for scanning and to eventually appear in book form.

Further information from Margaret O’Brien at 0871343108 or Tony Dargan at 0872069342 . Healthy Offaly, Offaly County Council’s Healthy Ireland programme, is partnering with Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity, to offer free community health checks in various locations across Offaly this November and December.

Checks include glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and pulse testing, along with lifestyle advice.

Free community health talks will also take place at 11am at selected venues.

Places are limited, so advance booking is encouraged.

No booking is required for checks at Birr Mart.

Birr Civic Offices - Nov 10th, Birr Mart - Nov 16th.

Shinrone Lunch Club, in conjunction with Offaly Local Development, is hosting a Lunch Club on Tue, 3rd Nov 12:30pm in Shinrone Community Centre . €10 per person , you can enjoy Dinner , Dessert , Tea/Coffee , Great entertainment . Booking is essential.

Contact: Sinead: 087 217 5998 or Declan: 087 979 9663 . Sr. Eileen - Cúinne Mí na Samhna Támí na Samhna buailte linn agus cuirimis fáilte roimhe.

Bhíodh ceithre fhéile mhóra ag na Ceiltigh.

Ceiliúradh a bhí i ngach ceann acu bainteach le hobair fheirmeoireachta.

Tráth na Samhna bhíodh na barraí uile bainte ag na Ceiltigh agus dóthain bia bailithe acudon gheimhreadh fada, fuar.

Bhíodh féasta acu le ceiliúradh a dhéanamh taréis na hoibre ar fad.

I ndiaidh teacht na g Críostaíochta go hÉirinn, rinne na Críostaithe a bhféilte féin a cheiliúradh ag an am céanna le féilte na g Ceilteach.

Sin an fáth a dtiteann Lá na Naomh Uile ar an 1 Samhain agus Lá na Marbh ar an 2 Samhain.

Bhí siad araon ag gabháil buíochais as fómhar torthúil.

De réir a chéile ghlac na Ceiltigh leis an g Críostaíocht Ceiliúradh buaatá i bh Féile na Naomh Uile . Déanaimid gairdeas leis na milliúin atá imithe romhainn ar neamh, roinnt mhaith díobh aitheanta ach na milliúin eile nach bhfuil.

Bíonn an Eaglais de shíor ag guí ar son na marbh.

Tá an mhí áirithe seo ceaptha aici mar chuimhneacháin na bh Fíréan uile atá marbh.

Suaimhneas síoraí tabhair dóibh a Thiarna agus go lonra solas suthain orthu.

Go bhfaighe anamacha na bhfíréan go léir trócaire ó Dhia agus cónaí faoi shuaimhneas.

Áiméan. The Month of November is here and we welcome it.

The Celts had four major feasts. They were farmers and each feast related to farming.

At Samhain the Celts had harvested the crops and they had sufficient food for the long, cold Winter.

They held a great feast to celebrate after their hard work.

With the spread of Christianity in Ireland the Christians celebrated their feasts the same time as the Celts.

This is the reason why the feast of All Saints was celebrated on the November 1 and All Souls on November 2. Each understood the importance of giving thanks for a rich harvest. Gradually the Celts embraced Christianity.

The Feast of All Saints is a celebration.

We rejoice with the millions who have gone before us to heaven, some recognised saints and many others who are not.

The Church always prays for the Dead. This month is devoted to the faithful departed.

Eternal rest grant to them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they

rest in peace

. Amen November Novena 2026 In Honour of the Holy Souls Weekend Masses in St. Brendan’s October 31st & November 1st concluding with Cemetery Sunday November 1st 3.00pm John Buckley Sharing the story of the tragic death of his daughter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Blessing of Graves Carrig - Nov 1st After 9.30am Mass Clonoghill - Nov 1st 3.00pm We invite everyone to attend either ceremony in conclusion with your November Novena. ~~~~ Mile Buíochas!

A thousand thanks to everyone who made our November Novena in Honour of the Holy Souls such a success.

Thanks to all the speakers who shared their life experiences.

To the combined choirs of the Brendan Pastoral area who came together on different nights to share their talents.

To everyone who made such a great effort in attending and spreading the word of the Novena.

To everyone who helped to make our Novena such a success - Brian, for organising readers, Elaine for Eucharistic Ministers, Mary, Marie & Teresa for the hospitality, a word of thanks to the young adults from the JPII in St. Brendan’s To the collectors, Eucharistic Ministers and readers.

To the parish team (Fr. Arnold, Fr. Michael, Fr. Tom, Vonnie & Joan) for their work in preparing for the Novena.

To Sharon in the parish office who looked after the administration and social media.

To all of you for your support with your attendance & your prayers.

Last and not least we remember our Holy Souls to whom the Novena was dedicated.

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Bodyke (Kilnoe and Tuamgraney)

01/11/2026

Bodyke and Tuamgra ney

Parish News

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st November 2026 Vol. 63 This Week’s Masses & Anniv ersaries Bodyke - Church of the Assumption

Sunday 1st November 9.30am Mass Joan & Dex O’Kiely Angela & Edward Walsh

Friday 6th November 10.00am Mass

Sunday 8th November 9.30am Danny, Marie, Nonie & John Moloney Michael & Molly Willmott Tom Joe O’Dwyer Mary Quigley Tuamgraney - St. Joseph’s Church

Wednesday 4th November 10.00am Mass Weekend of 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Bodyke, Sunday November 8th 9.30am Reader: Seán O’Halloran Eucharist: Bernie Moreau The Parish Office is located in the Opening hours this week are:

Tuesday 9.30am to 12.30am

Thursday 9.00am to 11.00am Contact number - 087 1498763

Please call the number above with newsletter items, to be issued with sacramental certificates, to book anniversary masses or to get Mass Cards & Bouquets.

Yellow Envelope Contributions Week ended 25th October €348.80 Thank you for your continued kind and generous support.

MASS TIMES

NOVEMBER 2026 Sunday Bodyke 9.30am Wednesday Tuamgraney 10.00am Friday Bodyke 10.00am Saturday Raheen Hospital 2.00pm Wednesday Raheen Hospital 10.45am

Ogonnelloe

Parish Office

085 8779113

email

office@ogonnelloeparish.ie / www.ogonnelloeparish.ie PARISH NOTES Our Bodyke & Tuamgraney Parish Child Protection Representatives can be contacted through the Parish Office Webcam service is now operational in the parish.

Weekend Masses, Holy Day Masses and Funerals will be broadcast. Other services may be broadcast from time to time.

You can access the service at: https://www.churchcamlive.ie/bodyke-tuamgraney or click on the link on our parish website Eucharistic Adoration takes place in Tuamgraney Church ( in the room space near the sacristy) on Wednesdays from just after 10am Mass until 12 noon . You are welcome to visit the Blessed Sacrament during these hours.

Kieran Blake Co-PP: 061 - 954181 / 087 - 9302214

Email

banner21faithfull@gmail.com

Parish Office

087 - 1498763

Office

email

bodykeparishnewsletter@gmail.com Website: www.bodyketuamgraneyparish.ie Fr. Pat Larkin Co-PP: 061 - 921212 / 087 2300627

Email

larkpj2019@gmail.com Pastoral Minister: Michael Daly - 086 3813677

email

mdaly178@gmail.com Saints / Feast Days this week

Monday 2nd: All Soul’s Day

Tuesday 3rd St Malachy

Wednesday 4th: St Charles Borromeo

Thursday 5th: St Martin de Porres

Friday 6th: All the Saints of Ireland

Saturday 7th: St Willibrord “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth ”. THINK ABOUT IT! Blessing of Graves in Bodyke /Tuamgraney

Sunday 8th November (weather permitting): Bodyke Church Grounds - after 9:30am Mass Kilnoe Cemetery - 12pm St. Coolan’s Cemetery (inc An Casaoireah 12:40pm St. Cronan’s Cemetery - 1:15pm The Seniors Christmas Party will be held in The Cobblers, Bodyke on

Sunday 22nd November , starting at 1pm. Names of people intending to attend should be submitted to the Parish Office in Tuamgraney.

TDA monthly meeting taking place November 2nd at 8pm in the Parish House.

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Newsletter Deadline: News items for inclusion in the Parish Newsletter should be with the Parish Office by 9.00am on Thursday.

Email

bodykeparishnewsletter@gmail.com or

Tel

087 - 1498763 website: www.bodyketuamgraneyparish.ie Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area News The Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area comprises of the parishes of Bodyke & Tuamgraney, Ogonnelloe, Scariff, Feakle, Killanena & Flagmount, Mountshannon (Clonrush) & Whitegate and also provides services to Raheen Community Hospital.

On Passing a Graveyard May perpetual light shine upon The faces of all who rest here.

May the lives they lived Unfold further in spirit.

May all their past travails Find ease in the kindness of clay.

May the remembering earth Mind every memory they brought May the rains from the heavens Fall gently upon them.

May the wildflowers and grasses Whisper their wishes into light.

May we reverence the village of presence In the stillness of this silent field.

John O’Donohue Bodyke GAA Lotto in now online at ww.klubfunder.com/Clubs/bodykegaa/lotto Jackpot not won.

Counties drawn: Down, Mayo, Tyrone, Westmeath . Congratulations to our winners: €250 bonus draw winner: Denny Mulvihill. €30 Lucky dip winners: Lily Philbin, Cian Minogue, Grainne O’Neill.

Next draw 10th November with a jackpot of €11,900 and more prizes.

Shop online or shop local at The Cobbler's Rest, Stan’s Bar & Restaurant & Brian Boru Plaza.

Thank you all for your support. Inis Cealtra Area Weekend Mass Times November 2026 Vigil (Saturday) Sunday Morning Scariff 6.30pm Bodyke 9.30am Kilclaren 7pm Flagmount 9.30am Scariff 11am St Mary’s Ogonnelloe 11am Whitegate 10am Inis Cealtra Area Weekend Mass Times December 2026 Vigil (Saturday) Sunday Morning Tuamgraney 6.30pm Clonusker (Scariff) 9am Mountshannon 7pm Killanena 9.30am St Molua’s Ogonnelloe 8pm Feakle 10am Scariff 11am The Annual Remembrance Mass will take place on Friday November 13th at 7.30pm in Bodyke Church.

People from the parish who have died in the last twelve months will be remembered and we will also remember relatives of parishioners who have died elsewhere so please let the parish office know if you wish to have a loved one who died elsewhere remembered at this mass.

Community Meeting All are welcome to a Community Meeting on

Wednesday 4th November at 8pm in the Bodyke GAA Community Hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to plan for the purchase and development of the field adjacent to Bodyke as a Community Project.

Family Bingo in Ogonnelloe Community Hall on Sundays in November (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th) from 6-8pm. €10 for one player €30 for family pack.

All are welcome. Heartiest Congratulations to Tuamgraney Develop- ment Association and Tuamgraney Village Tidy Towns Committee and Volunteers of the wonderful achievement of securing the Gold Medal Award at the Ceremony on

Friday 23rd October in Croke Park. A well deserved recognition for work and commitment Sliabh Aughty Drama Group will present 2 One Act hilarious comedies for pub theatre again this year. “As Do I ” by Siobhan Donnellan and “Murder in Little Grimley ” by David Tristram. They will perform in Ballinakill Hall , Co Galway on 7th & 8th November at 8pm. They will also perform it in McNamara’s Bar, Scariff from 13th to 15th November at 8pm. Tickets cost €10.00 cash only at the door on the night.

All are welcome to this very entertaining evening.

Bodyke Tidy Towns are delighted to have gained another 13 points in this years Tidy Towns , thanks to all our Volunteers, CE workers and everyone in the Community for helping out.

Congratulations to our neighbours in Tuamgraney on winning gold.

Proposed Sale of the Parish House Tuamgraney The parish wishes to inform parishioners that a proposal is being considered for the sale of the parish house to Clare County Council.

A fuller information letter outlining the background to the proposal and the reasons for considering the sale is available on www.bodyketuamgraney.ie website.

We encourage parishioners to read the letter.

Bodyke/Tuamgraney Parish Ministers of Word / Readers & EUCHARISTIC Ministers: We extend a warm welcome to all who are part of the Ministry of the Word & Eucharistic Ministers to an evening of appreciation, reflection & little input in the Bodyke GAA Community Hall, Tuamgraney V94 YH32 on

Wednesday 25th November at 7.30 pm. We will join on the night with members from Ogonnelloe Parish. On

Monday 2nd November at 8pm in Tulla Courthouse , V95WN93. Lorraine Callanan will give a presentation on Tulla based on the 1926 census.

Clare Libraries, Age Friendly Clare & Digi Clare are hosting a series of free, friendly information sessions for older adults.

Learn how to set up and use your My Gov ID account to ac- cess online government services and discover how Artificial Intelligence can support everyday activities.

Friendly support and guidance will be available throughout each ses- sion.

Dates and Locations: Scariff Library – 10 November

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Borrisokane

Fr. Tom O’Halloran 067 - 27105

Fr. Michael Cooney 067 – 22017

email

tomashalloran@gmail.com borrisokaneparish@gmail.com Text 087- 7460444

Website & Webcam www.borrisokaneparish.ie Office Hours in Parish Room Thurs & Friday 10am to 4pm Feast of All Saints 1st Nov., 2026 . The Blessing of the graves

Sunday 1st November Aglish: after 10.30am Mass St. Peter & Paul: 2.00pm Church of Ireland : 2.30pm Nenagh Rd. 3.00pm Workhouse: 3.30pm Uskane : 4.00pm The Feasts of All Souls is being marked this weekend.

Next Friday is first Friday. Mass 10am Borrisokane Visits to the sick Thursday and Friday Next Family Mass is

Saturday 7th Nov.7pm in Borrisokane.

Saturday 7th Nov 8pm in Terryglass

Sunday 8th Nov.11.30am in Rathcabbin Planning Meeting 7pm Parish room

Tue 3rd Nov. Pastoral Council meeting 8pm this Tuesday.

Item: - Distribution of parish envelopes in November rather than December Report on tarmacadam of car park

Fundraising

Parish Lenten Retreat/Mission/ Novena Safeguarding Audit needs completion Thanks for 25th Oct.

Env Coll €1095.00 Offertory. Coll : €390.00 Remembered in our Masses this week Sat. 31st Oct. 7pm Bill, Lill, Eamonn and John Brennan Sun.1st Nov. 10.30 am (Aglish ) Fr. Rogers Deirdre Darcy Hogan – 4th Anniv.

Seamus Fogarty Fri. 6th Nov.10am Mary Heenan – 2nd Anniversary Donie Heenan – 8th Anniversary Sat. 7th Nov.7pm Peg and Jim Last Patricia and Bernard Monaghan Sun.8th Nov. 10,30am Josie McKenna

Rest in Peace

John Hynes – Tuam and Borrisokane John Darcy, Brother of Jim . Feast of Holy Souls is this Monday o Masses Lorrha 9:30am Terryglass 9am o Please place the list of those that you wish to have prayed for in the box Marked “November Prayer Intentions ” (No money please!) o You have an envelope in your packet if you wish to make a donation Bereavement Mass Thur.12th Nov 7:30pm We invite you to join us for a celebration of loved ones’ memories and to pray from the space of our losses.

Rosary at the Grotto every Monday at 7pm Eucharistic Adoration continues every

Friday 10.30am – 2.30pm All Welcome ACN‘Aid to the Church in Need’ supports 6000 vulnerable Christian communities in 140 countries.

ACN pray, work and advocate for an end to all religious discrimination and respect for religious liberty wherever it is threatened.

More details www.acnireland.org Missions Say thanks o Total of €1,135.00 o You are welcome to still donate to the Missions!

First Saturday Devotions Nov 7th 3 - 4 pm, Sts Peter and Paul's Church Borrisokane.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary with reflections, Hymns, Silver Arch have your say in planning for the future with Silver Arch Ctr.in the Resource Ctr Fri Nov 6 11am National First Saturdays Conference takes place in Knock Sat Nov 28th 10am- 5pm. Mass, adoration, talks, and a healing service. www.firstsaturdays.ie . HOLY SOULS “May the Lord support us all the day long, Till the shades lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done.

Then in his mercy may he give us a safe lodging, and holy rest, and peace at the last” St John Henry Newman Ministers of Word Readings 7/8th Nov.’26 7pm D. Cleary Wis 6:12-16. Ps 62. 10.30am M. Darcy 1Th 4:13-18. Mt 25:1-13. Ministers of Eucharist 7pm P. Keeshan 10.30am J. Darcy Welcome into our faith family Oran Michael Hogan baptised recently.

The retirement of Principal Marie Murphy from Kylepark National School after 37 years of dedication, leadership and celebration.

We extend blessings and a retirement filled with good health, joy, rest and adventure.

A four-week walking group in Borrisokane every Wed. from 4th Nov. at 10am, meeting at Silver Arch office.

All welcome Oireachtas Essay Competition www.oireachtasessay.ie and www.aisteanoireachtais.ie Students - Registration deadline – 12 noon 6th Nov.

Hospice Collection sincere thanks to all who contributed on the day and to the many collectors and helpers. €1200 .00 was raised.

Weekly Reflection I know a lot of saints, I do!

So let me mention just a few. I know someone who runs a team and teaches kids to play and dream, who stands in cold and wind and rain on days they play and nights they train; someone who says, ‘Just do your best’, When I am scared to take a test; A friend who takes the time to show; how things were done so a teacher who just always knows where that comma always goes; And others who are kind and good who try to act as Jesus would, who show God’s love in all they do.

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Castleconnell and Ahane

Scáth na Sionnaine Pastoral Area –Castleconnell - Clonlara - Killaloe Castleconnell Fr. Willie Teehan 061-377170

Fr. James Michael 089-2370053

Parish Office 061-372929 - Mon, Tues, Wed, 10am to 12 noon. Email castleconnellchurch@gmail.com Killaloe Fr. James Grace 061 - 376137

Bridgetown Fr. Jerry O’Brien 085 - 8227484

Clonlara Fr. Jimmy Kennedy 086 - 1587007

All Saints The ultimate object of veneration of the Saints is the glory of God and the sanctification of man by conforming one’s life fully to the divine will and by imitating the virtue of those who were pre-eminent disciples of the Lord.

Mass intentions this week Castleconnell 6.30pm 31st Oct Mary Coffey & her brother Johnny (Ann).

Castleconnell 11.30am 1st Nov William, Mary & Megan Carroll (Ann), James Nash (Ann).

Mass intentions next week Montpelier 7.00pm 6th Nov Mary Bourke (Fairyhall) and deceased members of the Bourke family.

Castleconnell 6.30pm 7th Nov Castleconnell Ahane Montpelier Cancer Support Group Ahane 10.00am 8th Nov Liam Minihan (Ann) Castleconnell 11.30am 8th Nov Anne Joyce (Month’s Mind), Maisie Gleeson (1st Ann), Timmy Murnane (Ann), Greg Mackey (Ann), Moria Bourke (Ann).

All Souls – Monday Nov 2nd Mass in St. Patrick’s Ahane 10.00, Mass in St. Joseph’s, Castleconnell 10.00 Padre Pio Devotion this Thurs, 5th November, from 10.00 – 10.30 followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 1pm. You are welcome to visit the Blessed Sacrament during these hours.

Anyone wishing to access the Padre Pio Glove can arrange to do so by contacting 087-6375792 . Money Matters Offertory collection €1,160. Many thanks for your on-going generosity.

O’Neill Brothers – Run a lap for Milford The O’Neill brothers wish to thank most sincerely everyone who supported them with their recent fundraising.

An amazing €108,000 has been raised to date for Milford Hospice.

Masses from St. Joseph’s Church Castleconnell are being streamed for live viewing on our Webcam www.castleconnellparish.ie . Mass can also be heard on Radio 106.3fm . The Popes Intentions – November For the proper use of wealth Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.

November Masses for Holy Souls People like to have their departed families and friends remembered at the November Masses in the Parish.

We invite you to put the names of your deceased in the November envelopes available in both Churches and at the Parish Office.

Ahane Church Choir Recital On Thurs, 5th Nov 7.30pm the choir will present an evening of song with the themes of Remembrance, Peace and Kindness in St. Patrick’s Church, Ahane.

Those who have passed away in the Ahane area in the last year will be remembered on the night.

Admission is free with donations gratefully accepted for the Church Organ restoration fund.

All are welcome. Castleconnell Ahane Montpelier Cancer Support Group will hold a Candlelit Vigil Mass on Saturday, November 7th /uni00A0@ 6.30 pm in Castleconnell Church, for all those in our community touched in any way by cancer – those who have survived cancer, are living with it, have lost a loved one and those caring for them. /uni00A0 All are/uni00A0welcome to join in the Mass./uni00A0 Please bring your own battery candle if possible (some available on the night).

Prayer on Visiting a Graveyard May perpetual light shine upon the faces of all who rest here.

May the lives they lived unfold further in spirit.

May all their past travail find ease in the kindness of clay.

May the remembering earth mind every memory they brought.

May the rains from the heavens fall gently upon them.

May the wildflowers and grasses whisper their wishes into light.

May we reverence the village of presence in the stillness of this silent field.

Blessing of Graves – November 1st Mass Times St Joseph’s, Castleconnell:- Mon –

Fri 10.00 am,

Sat 6.30 pm,

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Clarecastle – Ballyea (Clare Abbey)

Killeenagarriff Cemetery - 11.00 am Stradbally Cemetery - 2.00 pm St. Joseph’s Cemetery - 2.30 pm Lisheen Cemetery- 3 00 pm. Prayers will continue in Stradbally Cemetery every Sunday of Nov at 2 pm.

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Cloughjordan

01/11/2026

Clarecastle – Ballyea Parish Fr. Pat Malone 6823011/086-8572023: Fr. Harry Brady 086-2349798

Sunday Mass

Clarecastle 9am & 12noon & Ballyea 10.30am Saturday Mass : Clarecastle 7pm Weekday Mass : Clarecastle 10am All items for Newsletter to Parish Office by 5pm on Wednesday Or

email

parish@clarecastleballyeaparish.ie 1st November 2026, All Saints Clarecastle Mass Intentions

Sat 31st Oct 7pm Anniv Frances & Michael (Haulie) Keane Barntick & Michael’s Tce

Sun 1st Nov 9am Anniv Morris & Sheila Nolan Knocknamana

Sun 1st Nov 12noon 1st Anniv Thomas Crowe Shalom Ballybeg

Sun 1st Nov 12 noon Anniv Teresa Crowe Shalom Ballybeg

Sun 1st Nov 12noon Anniv Peter, Ann, Mary, Oonagh & Ann Slattery Patrick Street

Mon 2nd Nov 7pm Anniv Ethna Barnes St Joseph’s Tce
Wed 4th Nov 10am Anniv Timothy & Bridie Keane & Sons John & Danny Quay Road &

Ennis

Fri 6th Nov 7pm Anniv Peter Guinnane Knocknamana

Sat 7th Nov 7pm 1st Anniv Mary Dillon Ballybeg

Sat 7th Nov 7pm Anniv Thomas Dillon Ballybeg & Boston

Sat 7th Nov 7pm Anniv John Kierse St Michael’s Villas

Sat 7th Nov 7pm Anniv Mary McGuane Claremount

Sun 8th Nov 9am Anniv Breda Nolan Barntick

Sun 8th Nov 12noon Anniv Bernard, Margaret, Patrick, Mary & Ada Power Main Street

Sun 8th Nov 12noon Anniv Monica Sullivan St Michael’s Tce

Sun 8th Nov 12noon Anniv Susan & James Murphy Knocknamana Ballyea Mass Intentions

Sun 8th Nov 10.30am Anniv Brid & Tom Clohessy Bansha

Sun 8th Nov 10.30am Anniv Mary & Patrick Custy Lismealbreda Holy Souls November Remembrance: During the month of November we will remember all our loved ones who have departed from this life.

It is a time of the year in which our departed loved ones are very near to us and in our thoughts.

Masses will offered for our departed loved ones during the month of November.

Please leave an envelope With those you wish to remember and your offering in the box placed in the church before each mass, or drop into the parish office and we will include your loved ones in our Masses.

Feel f ree to add the name of your loved one to our Remembrance Tree which is in the san ctuary of the church by writing their names on the tags of those special to you.

Details of Blessing of Graves in last week’s newsletter and of the

Mass times in November

. Blessing Of Graves: November is the month of the year in which we honour our dead and pay tribute to them.

The Blessing of Graves in the Parish Cemeteri es will take place on the following days and at the following times:

Sunday 1nd November: Ballyea Church Grounds 10.30am after mass Clarecastle: Clarehill Old Cemetery 2.00pm Clarehill New Cemetery 2.30pm Killoo Cemetery 3.15pm

Sunday 9th November Priest’s Graves: Clarecastle Church Grounds 9.00 am after mass Clareabbey Cemetery 2.00pm Feast of All Saints: Today is 1st November, the Feast of All Saints.

Mass for the feast day will be the normal Saturday/Sunday Mass times in the parish.

Feast of All Souls:

Monday 2nd November is the Feast of All Souls.

Masses for the Feast Day: Clarecastle - 10.00am & 7pm Ballyea - 7.00pm Remembering The Dead: There will be an evening mass in Ballyea Church on the Wednesdays of November at 7.00pm . Morning mass in Clarecastle each week day at 10.00am. Bereavement Mass : The annual commemoration masses in remembrance of all who died from November last year to the present will be organised by the Parish Bereavement Group will be as follows:

Wednesday 25th November Clarecastle Church 7.00pm

Friday 27th November Ballyea Church 7.00pm Meditation and Gentle Movement: For the next 6 Mondays in Cloughleigh Community Hall V95 K31X from 10 am to 11.45 am. Facilitated by Mary Lillis.

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Corofin (Kilnaboy & Rath, includes Crusheen, Ruan & Dysart, Tubber)

01/11/2026

CLOUGHJORDAN PARISH NEWSLETTER – 1st November 2026 Diocesan website: www.killaloediocetse.ie

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cloughjordanrcparish@gmail.com - Office no. 0505/42266 Ollatrim Pastoral Area Clergy Fr. Pat Greed PP – Cloughjordan 0505/42266: Mobile 086/6067003 Fr. Joe Kennedy PP – Dunkerrin 0505/45110: Mobile 086/4072488 Fr. Brendan Kyne PP – Toomevara 067/26023 : Mobile 087/2025038 Gemma Brugha – Parish Pastoral Worker: Mobile 086/8612959 Introduction to the Scripture Readings : First Reading: I saw a huge number, impossible to count, of people from every nation, race, tribe and language.

Second Reading : We shall see God as he really is.

Gospel: Rejoice and be glad for your reward will be great in heaven.

MASS INTENTIONS

Sun 1st Cloughjordan: Liam & Mary Dunne Nancy & Jim Dunne

Sat 7th Kilruane: Jim Corrigan

Sun 8th Cloughjordan: Eileen Brereton (MM) Noel Treacy & deceased family members, Nenagh Road Jim Rohan We pray for all who have died and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

Cloughjordan weekday Masses: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9.30am Adoration after Mass on Tuesday unti l 10.30am Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion at 9.30am

Mon 2nd Presider: Gemma Brugha – Eucharistic Minister: Geraldine Williams

Fri 6th Presider: Peadar Walsh -- Eucharistic Minister: Mary Maher Weekday Readers :

Mon 2nd Seamus Quinlivan,

Tues 3rd Maureen Shelly,

Wed 4th Bawney Hayes, Thurs. 5th Anna McLoughlin,

Fri 6th Una MacNamara. Greeters & Welcomers – November Ardcroney: Kieran Nevin - Kilruane: Michael Daly Cloughjordan: Ger Cleary & Ned Darcy Eucharistic Ministers: Ardcroney

Fri 6th Jack Hogan Kilruane

Sat 7th Teresa Peters & Geraldine Hilmi Cloughjordan

Sun 8th Mariola Casey & Josie Hayes Readers: Ardcroney

Fri 6th Eamonn Spillane – Reader : Confirmation student - Prayers Kilruane
Sat 7th Peadar Walsh – Reader : Confirmation student - Prayers

Sun 8th John Kevin Ryan – Reader : Confirmation student - Prayers Prayer Group, Cloughjordan : Meets every Wednesday night in the Parish Office from 7pm to 8pm. Everyone welcome The Pope’s monthly intentions – for the proper use of wealth.

Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of se lfishness, it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.

Confirmation Liturgy will be included in our three Masses next weekend.

Money matters - Last Weekend: Basket collection: €700.58 : Development Fund € 559.60 Many thanks for your continued support towards our parish.

November Offerings – November offerings envelopes are available in our three Churches.

We ask you to put your weekly number on your envelope that contains the names of your loved ones.

Fashion Show : At the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh on

Friday 6th November. Bubbles, bites & boutiques at 6pm – show starting at 8pm. Tickets €50.00 can be bought in Lisa Bakers Shop or from Mary Garrigan 087/2868363, Breda Doheny 086/07 82483 or Billy Horward 083/1528773. All proceeds go to Mid-Western Cancer.

Table Quiz at 8pm in The Clough Inn on

Friday 6th November with Quiz master, Seamus Costello - including raffle and monster auction in aid of clearing the Café debt.

All are welcome for a great night. All your support is needed.

Blessings of graves –

Sunday 15th November. Times as follows:- Cloughjordan: After 11am Mass.

Modreeny: 1pm Grawn: 1.30pm Ballygibbon: 2pm Kilruane: 2.30pm Ardcroney (old) 3.30pm & Ardcroney (new) immediately afterwards.

Remembrance / Bereavement Masses - will take place on the following dates: Ardcroney –

Monday 23rd November at 7.30pm Cloughjordan –

Tuesday 24th November at 7.30pm Kilruane –

Wednesday 25th November at 7.30pm Recently Baptised – We welcome Éabha Mae Darcy & Hallie June McCormack into the Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism.

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November Prayer Lord God, whose days are without end and whose mercies beyond counting, Keep us mindful that life is short and the hour of death unknown.

Let your Spirit guide our days on earth in the ways of holiness and j ustice.

That we may serve you in union with the whole Church Sure in faith, strong in hope, perfect in love.

And when our earthly dwelling is ended, lead us rejoicing into your kingdom where you live for ever and ever.

Amen.

Parish Office

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Imeall Boirne Newsletter All Saints 1st November 2026 IMEALL BOIRNE MASS TIMES Saturday Evenings: Boston 6:30pm - Ruan 8:00pm Sunday Mornings: Crusheen 9:30am , Corofin 11:00am Kilnaboy 9:30am (1st & 3rd) Rath 9:30am (2nd & 4th) On the First Sunday of every Month the Masses change venue as follows: Saturday Evenings: Tubber 6:30pm - Dysart 8:00pm Sunday Mornings: 9:30am Ballinruan Weekdays at 9:30am Corofin: Monday / Thursday / Friday.

Crusheen: Tuesday / Wednesday. Dysart: Wednesday.

Ruan: Thursday. Tubber: Friday. First Friday Masses : Tubber and Corofin at 9:30am Thought for the Week “Death takes the body.

God takes the soul. Our mind holds the memories.

Our heart keeps the love. Our faith lets us know we will meet again.” Anon Imeall Boirne Office Church St, Corofin, V95 V6R9 Tues, Weds, Thurs. 9.30-2.30 065 6827018 admin@imeallboirneparish.ie www.imeallboirne.ie Priest on call this week Fr. Pat O’Neill 065 6827799 / 086-2612124

Fr Des Hillery 065-6827018 / 087-6083136

Lay Ministry / Pastoral Care Catherine Brigdale 086 3010072

Lucy Kearney 086 2232887

Riona Browne 087 2410819

Secretary/ Administrator Anne-Marie Custy Please submit items for newsletter before 1pm on Wednesday Mass of Anniversaries October 31st Tubber 6.30pm/Dysart 8pm November 1st 9.30am Ballinruan / Kilnaboy November 8th Rath 9.30am November 14th Boston 6.30 pm/ Ruan 8pm November 15th Crusheen 9.30am/ Corofin 11am Please contact Imeall Boirne Office with names of your loved ones for inclusion in Mass of Anniversaries.

Baptisms Please contact Imeall Boirne Office . Blessing of Graves in Imeall Boirne Pastoral Area 2026 Inchicronan

Sunday 1st Nov Kiltoola 12:30pm /Kyleawinna 1.30pm & Doon 2.30pm Blessing of Columbarium after 9.30am Mass

Sunday 15th November Ruan & Dysart

Sunday 8th Nov Ruan 12:00 noon/Kyle 12:30pm/Dysart 1:30pm& Kilcross 2.30pm Corofin, Kilnaboy & Rath

Sunday 15th Nov Kilvoydane 12:30pm/Laghtagoona 1:15pm/Kilnaboy 2:00pm / Coad 2. 45pm /Rath 3:30pm Kilkeedy

Sunday 22nd November Blakemount 12:30pm / Kilkeedy 1:15pm / Kiltacky 2:00pm Blessing of Priests' Graves directly after Weekend Schedule Masses. “Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them O Lord ” Imeall Boirne Pastoral Area Bereavement Mass

Friday 27th November at 7pm in St Michael's Church, Tubber . Remembering all those whose funeral masses were celebrated in our parishes over the lasty ear.

Gathering as a Community to Pray- An Invitation to Lead.

We are the People of God and united in baptism in our Chri stian calling.

We are being asked to continue to gather in our communities to pray as i s happening with Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion, Rosary groups, Prayer Groups, Pray and Play groups, Eucharistic Adoration and School based groups are just some of the groups that are currently being led by fellow parishioners.

To support and encourage leaders we are inviting all involved and also any person who would like to get involved to a gathering in Ruan Hall on Wednesday Nov 18th 8pm. If we do not gather we will be scattered Masses for Families Preparing for First Holy Communion & Confirmation Saturday November 28th Boston 6.30pm Boston Ns & Tubber NS /Ruan 8pm Ruan NS & Toonagh NS

Sunday 29th November Crusheen 9.30am Crusheen NS / Corofin 11am Corofin Ns & Kilnaboy NS Meditation and Gentle Movement for the next 6 Mondays in Cloughleigh Community Hall V95 K31X from 10 am to 11.45 am. Facilitated by Mary Lillis.

Supported by EWCG. Enquiries: 086 1035633 . All are welcome.

Age Friendly Clare are hosting a series of free information sessions for older adults across the county.

Learn how to set up and use your My Gov IDacc ount to access online government services and discover how Artificial Intelligence can support everyday activities.

Friendly support and guidance will be available throughout each session.

Scariff Library – 10 November Ennistymon Library – 17 & 19 November / Kilrush Library – 24 & 26 November Shannon Library – 1 & 3 December / Ennis Library – 9 & 10 December Statement of Delegates following the National Synodal Assembly We, the delegates to the National Synodal Assembly, have come from every diocese in the country, united in our common baptism and in our gratitude for being part of this graced moment in the discernment of God's will for His Church in Ireland at this time.

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Tubber / Boston

Saturday 31st October Tubber 6.30pm Mass of Anniversaries Michael & Peggy Burnell, James & Delia Burnell, Tom Burnell & Deceased Family members, Patrick & Nora Larkin, Mick Hynes, Paddy, Mona & Raymond Hynes, Sean Glynn, Peggy & Dermot Forde, Joseph Forde.

Morning Mass Tubber

Friday 9.30am Eucharistic Adoration Tubber Tuesday 7pm - 8pm

Saturday 7th November Boston 6.30pm Mass for the People Tubber will accept enrolments from November 2nd. The closing date for applications is January 8th.

Contact the school for Admissions Policy and Application form at tubbernationalschool@gmail.com or ring 091633230 . Parish Pastoral Council Meeting Thursday November 19th 8pm in Tubber Hall

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Crusheen / Ballinruan Sunday November 1st Ballinruan 9.30am Mass of Anniversaries Frank Vaughan & Deceased Family Members (Knockmeal)

Weekday Masses

Crusheen Tuesday &

Wednesday 9.30am Eucharistic Adoration Crusheen Thurs 10am—8pm

Sunday 8th November Crusheen 9.30am Teresa O'Grady RIP 1st Anniversary Mass St Cronan's Church Volunteers needed to help with dusting, hoovering and flower arranging in our beautiful church.

If you could spare a little time your help would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact Mary Owen O'Donnell 085 103 1542

Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal is an annual campaign that delivers gifts straight into the hands of children affected by poverty.

Boxes can be left into Crusheen Church before November 10th See teamhope.ie for further details.

The Card Game returns to Ballinruan Community Centre each Friday at 8.30pm. All are welcome Blessing of Columbarium

Sunday 15th November after 9.30am Mass Parish Pastoral Council Meeting

Monday 16th November at 8pm Ruan / Dysart

Saturday 31st October Dysart 8pm Mass of Anniversaries Tom & Madge Roughan (Fountain) Theresa Cassidy, Frank Cantillon, Ann Hassett, Deceased Members of the McCormack Family, Deceased Members of the O'Gorman Family, Maura Lyons, Kitty Crowe, Liam Kearney Morning Masses Dysart

Wednesday 9.30am / Ruan

Thursday 9.30am Eucharistic Adoration Dysart -

Wed 10:00am to 1 pm/ Ruan -

Wed 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday 7th November Dysart 4.30pm Sarah O'Halloran RIP

Month's Mind

Mass Ruan 8pm Mass for the Peop le

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Corofin / Kilnaboy / Rath

Sunday 1st November Kilnaboy 9.30am Mass of Anniversaries Mary Moroney, Kathleen & Patrick Ruane, Michael & Gretta Fogarty, Bridie Shannon, Maura Collins (Crossard) Paddy & Christina O'Rourke Delia Forde (Glanquin) Corofin 11am Mass for the People Morning Masses Corofin: Monday/Thursday/Friday 9:30am Eucharistic Adoration Corofin each

Friday 10:00am - 5 pm

Sunday 8th November Rath 9.30am Mass of Anniversaries Corofin 11am Mass for the People Parish Pastoral Council Meeting

Tuesday 3rd November 7.30pm Building Wellbeing Workshop given by Cillian Keane, Development Officer with Mental Health Ireland.

Corofin Library on Wednesday the 4th of November from 11am to 12pm. Adm Free Thank-you for your recent donations and continued support

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Doora-Barefield (Doora and Kilraghtis)

25/10/2026

Today’s Scripture Readings Entrance Antiphon Let us all rejoice in the Lord, as we celebrate the feast day in hour of all the Saints, at whose festival the angels rejoice and praise the Son of God.

PENITENTIAL RITE P. Have mercy on us, O Lord C. For we have sinned against you.

P. Show us, O Lord, your mercy. C. And grant us your salvation.

P. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

C. Amen. GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.

Amen. A reading from the book of Apocalypse Apoc 7:2-4. 9-14 I, John, saw another angel rising where the sun rises, carrying the seal of the living God; he called in a powerful voice to the four angels whose duty was to devastate land and sea, “Wait before you do any damage on land or at sea or to the trees, until we have put the seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.” Then I heard how many were sealed: a hundred and forty-four thousand, out of all the tribes of Israe l.

After that I saw a huge number, impossible to count, of people from every nation, race, tribe and language; they were standing in front of the throne and in front of the Lamb, dressed in white robes and holding palms in their hands.

They shouted aloud, “Victory to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” And all the angels who were standing in a circle round the throne, surrounding the elders and the four animals, prostrated themselves before the throne, and touched the ground with their foreheads, wor- shipping God with these words: “Amen.

Praise and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honour and power and strength to our God for ever and ever.

Amen One of the elders then spoke, and asked me,“Do you know who these people are, dressed in white robes, and where they have come from?” I answered him,“You can tell me, my Lord.” Then he said, “These are the people who have been through the great persecution, and they have washed their robes white again in the blood of the Lamb.” The word of the Lord Responsorial Psalm Response: Such are the men who seek your face, O Lord.

The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness, the world and all its peoples.

It is he who set it on the seas; on the waters he made it firm.

R. Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?

Who shall stand in his holy place? The man with clean hands and pure heart, who desires not worthless things.

R. He shall receive blessings from the Lord and reward from the God who saves him.

Such are the men who seek him, seek the face of the God of Jacob.

R. A reading from the first letter of St John 1 Jn 3:1-3 Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by letting us be called God's children; and that is what we are.

Because the world refused to acknowledge him, therefore it does not acknowledge us.

My dear people, we are already the children of God but what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed; all we know is, that when it is revealed we shall be like him because we shall see him as he really is.

Surely everyone who entertains this hope must purify himself, must try to be as pure as Christ. The word of the Lord Gospel Acclamation Alleluia!

Alleluia! Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, And I will give you rest , says the Lord.

Alleluia! A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew Mt 5:1-12 Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill.

There he sat down and was joined by his disciples.

Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them: 'How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Happy the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage.

Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted.

Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied.

Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them.

Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God.

Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called sons of God.

Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 'Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calumny against you on my account.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.

The Gospel of the Lord PROFESSION OF FAITH I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visi- ble and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day In accordance with the Scriptures.

He as- cended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

I confess one Baptism for the for- giveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.

Amen. Communion Antiphon Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called children of God, Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

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Ennis Parish Ss Peter & Paul Cathedral, St Joseph’s, Chríost Rí Cloughleigh Abbey Pastoral Area (Ennis, Clarecastle, Doora ‐BareÞeld, Quin) Franciscan Friary & Poor Clare Monastery Parish Office, Station Road, Ennis - 065 6824043; f or all bookings and information 9am-5pm Mon-Fri Email info@ennisparish.com www.ennisparish.c om for church webcams and further information Facebook.com/ennisparish Presbyteries; Cathedral 6824043 St Joseph’s 6829584 Cloughleigh 6797489 Friary 682 8751

Mass times

Cathedral Mon-Fri: 740am, 11am & 7.30pm Sat: 11am & Vigil 630pm Sun: 8am, 930am & 1130am St Joseph’s Mon Fri: 1030am Sat: 1030am & Vigil 7pm Sun: 10am & 1145am Chríost Rí Cloughleigh Mon-Fri: 930am Sun: 11am Friary Mon-Sat: 10am Sat: Vigil 730pm Sun: 1030am Poor Clares Daily: 745am Sacrament of Reconciliation Cathedral Mon-Fri: 7-725pm Sat: after vigil Mass Friary Tues, Fri&Sat: 11am-12noon Today’s Gospel speaks to us about the greatest of the commandments . A doctor of the law questions Jesus about this and He responds with the “great commandment of love”: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind ( ) and ( ) your neighbour as yourself” (vv. 37.39).

Love of God and neighbour are inseparable from each other.

So, let us pause a bit to reflect on this.

The first: the fact that love for the Lord comes first reminds us that God always precedes us , he anticipates us with his infinite tenderness (cf.

Jn 4:19), with his closeness, with his mercy, for He is always near, tender and merciful.

A baby lear ns to love on their mommy’s and daddy’s knees, and we learn it in God’s arms. The Psalm says, “Like a weaned child in the arms of its mother” (cf. 131:2).

This is how we should feel in God’s arms. And there, we absorb the Lord’s affection; there, we encounter the love that impels us to give ourselves generously.

Saint Paul recalls this when he says that the charity of Christ posses ses a power that propels toward loving.

And everything originates in Him. You cannot truly love others if you do not have this root, which is love of God, love f or Jesus.

And now the second aspect that emerges from the commandment of love.

It conne cts love for God to love for neighbour: it means that by loving our brothers and sisters, we reflect the Father’s love like mirrors.

To reflect God’s love , this is the point to love Him whom we do not see through the brother/sisters whom we do see (cf. 1 Jn 4:20).

One day, Saint Teresa of Calcutta responded to a journalist who asked her if she had illusions about changing the world by which she was doing, No, I never thought I could change the world!

I only wanted to be a drop of clean water, through which God’s love could shine” (Meeting with journalists after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, Rome, 1979).

This is howshe, who was so little, was able to do so much good by reflecting God’s love like a drop.

And if at times, look- ing at her and other saints, we might be moved to t hink that they are heroes that cannot be imitated, let us think again about that small drop: love is a drop that can change many things.

And how can this be done? Taking the first step, al ways.

Sometimes it is not easy to take the first step, to forget things , to take the first step let’s do that.

This is the drop to take the first step.

So, dear brothers and sisters, thinking about God’s love that always precedes us, we can ask ourselves: Am I grateful to the Lord that he loves me first?

Do I feel God’s love and am I grate- ful to him?

And do I try to reflect His love? Do I strive to love my brothers and sisters, and take this second step?

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St. Joseph’s Remembered in Masses this Week: Sat 7pm: Pat & Mary McInerney, Corrovorrin Green.

Sun 10am: No intention booked. 11.45am : Michael & Anthony Dormer, Rosanore.

Nancy & Tommy Dormer, Gort Road. Jimmy & his Uncle Lawrence Frawley, Corrovorrin & Hermitage. 5pm: Brazilian Community.

Mon 10.30am: No Mass

Tues 10.30am: Book of Intentions.

Wed 10.30am: No intention booked.

Thu 10.30am: No intention booked.

Fri 10.30am: Delma Carroll, O’Callaghan’s Mills.

Maureen Conway, Pine Grove. Sat: 10.30am: Michael, Delia & Gerard Kenny, Old Gort Road. 7pm: Sheila & Gerald Murray, Newmarket-on-Fergus.

Sun 1st 10am: Margaret, John & Deceased Canny Family, Corofin.

Mikey McCabe, Tara, Co. Meath. Deceased Carmody Family, Gort Rd.

Kathleen Downes, Marian Ave. 11.45am: Tom, Helen & Mary Cassidy, Ennis & Dublin.

Cathedral Remembered in Masses this Week: Sat: 6.30pm: Kay Hanberry, Roslevan.

Mary Mahony, Parnell St. Ann Marie O’Regan, Orchard Grove, Gort Rd.

Paul Crowley, Cahercalla Estate. Paulette Fitzpatrick, Harmony Row.

Eamonn & Colette Kelly, Shanaway & Brookville.

Deirdre Keane, Dublin.

Sun 25th 8am: No intention booked. 9.30am : Daragh Hennessy, Avondale.

Kathleen Hanrahan & Pappy Gleeson, Dalcassian Pk. 11.30am: Anne Loftus, Buttermarket. 1st Anniv Susan Guinnane, Fountain Post Office.

MM Therese O’Brien, Ashfield Pk. Maura White, Connolly Villas & Liverpool.

Francis White, Considine Rd. Mary & Matt Corbett, Limerick Rd.

Michael Rynne, Cusack Rd. Jack & Annie Moloney, Hermitage.

Frank Coffey, Considine Rd. Mon: 7.40am: No Mass 11am: Kathleen Quinn, late Corofin & Park Ave. 7.30pm: Denis Sexton, Hermitage.

Delia & Patrick O’Brien & Mahony family, Marian Ave . Tues:7.40am Book of Intentions. 11am: Teresa Kenny, Corofin. 7.30pm: Nancy Cahir, Larchill. 1st Anniv Mary Flynn, Childer’s Rd.

Wed 7.40am: Pat & Kitty Kissane & Ger O’Brien, Ennis, Dublin & Cork. 11am : Special Intention. 7.30pm: Dec’d Griffin family, Parnell St & Francis St. Rita, Joe & Gary Moroney, Shanaway.

Michael (Haulie) McNamara, Conrmarket St. Paddy & Mary McNamara, Dromadrehid.

Thurs 7.40am: Edward Moran. 11am: Peter R. Larkin, A. 7.30pm: Bernadette O’Loughlin, Old Gort Rd. Paschal O’Brien, Gort Rd.

Fri 7.40am: Mass for the People. 11am: Maurice Walshe, College Green, MM Colm McLoughlin, Ennis, Shannon, Dubai.

Tony Sweeny, Honeywell. 7.30pm: Mary O’Connell, “St. Therese”, Limerick Rd.

Sat:11am: Liam Murphy, Hermitage & Ballybeg.

Stephen & Eileen Kenny, Cornmarket St. Noel Slattery, John Paul Ave & Moyriesk, Quin.

Tommy & Patsy Moloney, St. Michael’s Villas. 6.30pm: Anne Marie Lucas, Cusack Rd.

Margaret & Tom Coughlan, Clonroadbeg. Frank & Sadie McInerney, College Green.

Don Scanlan, late Willow Park & Scattery Island.

Bridie, Jimmy & Fr. Con Duffy, Tulla. Sun 8am: Costelloe & O’Donoghue families, Ennis & Cork. 9.30am: No intention booked. 11.30am: Teresa & Billy Fitzgerald, Clare Rd.

Dan Neylon, Ballyalla. Breda Quinn, Kinvara.

Nuala Kearney, Ennis. Patrick & Bridget Coughlan, Labasheda.

Martin, Maureen & Dec’d O’Halloran family, Claureen .

Rest in Peace

Birdie Shanahan nee Fitzpatrick, Clonroadmore; Augusta O’Brien, Castlelawn, Inch & Ballyheane Mayo; Cloughleigh Remembered in Masses this Week :

Sun 25th 11am: Pádraig O’Halloran, Woodlawn. John, Peig & Peter Moloney, Claureen.

Mon 9.30am: No Mass.

Tue 9.30am: Book of Intentions. Mary Griffin, Cusack Rd.

Sun 11am: Lilly Brennan, Morrissey Ave. 1st Anniv Cathedral Update Work has now commenced on the paving in front of the Cathedral. 20 days have been allocated for this work.

The new heating system is operational with some teething issues to b resolved.

The remaining works on the ground are proceeding according to plan.

We apologise for the inconvenience it is causing but hopefully that all will be worthwhile.

The Cathedral and Parish Office remain open each day with four access points for the Cathedral and entrance to the Parish Office is by Station Road.

We thank the many people who are making contributions to the work.

Such generosity is very much appreciated.

Priest on Duty

Sunday 25th October 2026 Contact: Fr. David Carroll - 065 6869098

Bank Holiday Monday

Mass Times

Poor Clare Monastery 8.30am Friary 10am Cathedral 11am & 7.30pm. Cathedral Renovation Appeal In the past week Fr. Tom wishes to acknowledge donations of €3,000 & €250. We thank the many people who have made once off contributions to this appeal.

Winter Time Clocks go back one hour this weekend as wintertime arrives.

This will continue until Easter

Sunday 28th March 2 0 2 7 when Summertime will begin Mission Sunday Thank you for your generosity of €5,553 to support the work of Missionaries who proclaim the Gospel in our name.

Remembrance Service 8th November 2026 3pm A time to remember, to honour each baby and pregnancy loss, by lighting a candle together.

Church of the Holy Rosary, Ennis Rd., Limerick.

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Ireland's 3rd National First Saturdays Conference This year's conference will take place in Knock on Saturday November 28th.

The day begins at 10am and finishes at 5pm. It includes Holy Mass, adoration, talks, and a healing service.

Speakers include: Fr Patrick Cahill, Geraldine O'Donnell, Fr Leon Pereira OP, Nikki Kingsley, Fr Marius O'Reilly, Fr. Jaimie Twohig, Christine O'Hara, Fr. Mark Quinn, and Fr Philip Kemmy, Fr. John Keane will lead a Eucharistic Healing Service.

More information and the list of buses going are available on www.firstsaturdays.ie . At Fatima Our Lady promised that if we did what she asked there would be peace in the world and that many souls would be saved.

Anam Cara Galway, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Support Evening for bereaved parents on

Wednesday 4th November at 7.30pm in the Maldron Hotel, Headford Point, Sandy Road, Galway.

History of Clare youth Clubs 1969-2026 A group has been formed to compile a history of Youth clubs in Clare from 1969-2026. We are hoping to make contact with all Youth Clubs throughout the County (1969-2026) who were active during those years.

An information sheet will be distributed to each Club contact person, and we ask you to please forward information to us by

Friday 30th October. If you need further information, please contact Jim McMahon jimmac.ennis@gmail.com 0 8 6 8 1 1 9 0 8 6 , Nuala Donnellan nuala.historycryc@hotmail.com 0868066496 or Donagh O’Meara 087 2322140 donaghomeara@gmail.com November 2026 Cemetery

Sunday 1st November All Saints’ Day Columbarium Cathedral after 11.30am Mass Corrovorrin Cemetery 2pm Drumcliffe Cemetery 3pm November Masses for the Holy Souls The month of November dedicated to the Holy Souls is our annual reminder not to forget our loved ones and those who have gone before us.

One of the great consolations of our Catholic faith is our belief in the Communion of Saints.

That the link with those who have dies is not broken with death but takes on a whole new meaning with our belie f that those who died are just gone ahead of us and our relationship continues in new ways.

Our November Masses for the Holy Souls’ begin on All Souls Day,

Monday 2nd November. Envelopes are now available. Feast of All Saints On

Sunday 1st November, we celebrate the feast of All Saints’, a day of special celebration honouring all our loved ones who were privileged to share life with us on this earth and who we believe now share in thee ternal happiness of the company of God in heaven.

Mass of Remembrance For all who have died in the Parish in the last year and for parishioners who have had a bereavement Mass will take place on

Monday 2nd November, All Souls’ Day at 7.30pm in the Cathedral.

A prayer for November God be in my head and in my understanding God be in my eyes and in my looking God be in my mouth and in my speaking God be in my heart and in my thinking God be at my end and my departing.

Ennis Parish Development Fund for

Sunday 18th October, Fund €4,560 Online €227 Congratulations To the Banner GAA Club who were crowned Intermediate Football Champions last Saturday.

To Eire Óg who were crowned Senior Football Champions for the third year in a row.

A special word of gratitude to all who do great work for our young people in both Clubs.

October - Safeguarding Month Safeguarding is more than policies and procedures - it is about respecting the dignity, wellbeing, and rights of every person.

As a parish community, let us continue to be vigilant, caring and supportive of one another.

By working together, we can help ensure that everyone who comes through our doors feels safe, valued and welcome.

All Saints I know a lot of saints, I do!

So let me mention just a few: I know someone who runs a team And teaches kids to play and dream, Who stands in cold and wind and rain On days they play and nights they train; Someone who says, ‘Just do your best’, When I am scared to take a test; A friend who takes the time to show How things were done so A teacher who just always knows Where that comma always goes; And others who are kind and good Who try to act as Jesus would, Who show God’s love in all they do; I know a lot of saints, don’t you?

Christy Kenneally.

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Today’s Scripture Readings Entrance Antiphon Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face.

PENITENTIAL RITE P. Have mercy on us, O Lord C. For we have sinned against you.

P. Show us, O Lord, your mercy. C. And grant us your salvation.

P. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

C. Amen. GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.

Amen. A reading from the book of Exodus Ex 22:20-26 The Lord said to Moses, ‘Tell the sons of Israel this’, “You must not molest the stranger or oppress him, for you lived as strangers in the land of Egypt.

You must not be harsh with the widow, or with the orphan; if you are harsh with them, they will surely cry out to me, and be sure I shall hear their cry; my anger will flare and I shall kill you with the sword, your own wives will be widows, your own children orphans”. “If you lend money to any of my people, to any poor man among you, you must not play the usurer with him: you must not de- mand interest from him”.“If you take another’s cloak as a pledge, you must give it back to him before sunset.

It is all the covering he has; it is the cloak he wraps his body in; what else would he sleep in?

If he cries to me, I will listen, for I am full of pity.“’ The word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm Response: I love you, Lord, my strength I love you, Lord, my strength, My rock, my fortress, my saviour.

My God is the rock where I take refuge; My shield, my mighty help, my stronghold.

The Lord is worthy of all praise: When I call I am saved from my foes.

R. Long life to the Lord, my rock! Praised be the God who saves me.

He has given great victories to his king and shown his love for his anointed.

R. A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians. 1Th 1:5-10 You observed the sort of life we lived when we were with you, which was for your instruction, and you were led to become imitators of us, and of the Lord; and it was with the joy of the Holy Spirit that you took to the gospel, in spite of the great opposition all round you.

This has made you the great example to all believers in Macedonia and Achaia since it was from you that the word of the Lord started to spread - and not only throughout Macedonia and Achaia, for the news of your faith in God has spread everywhere.

We do not need to tell other people about it: other people tell us how we started the work among you, how you broke with idolatry when you were converted to God and became servants of the real, living God; and how you are now waiting for Jesus, his Son, whom he raised from the dead, to come from heaven to save us from the retribution which is coming.

The word of the Lord. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!

Open our hearts, O Lord, To accept the words of your Son . Alleluia A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.

Mt 22:34-40 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees they got together and, to disconcert him, one of them put a question, 'Master, which is the greatest commandment of the Law?

Jesus said, 'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.

This is the greatest and the first commandment.

The second resembles it: You must love your neighbour as yourself.

On these two commandments hang the whole Law, and the Prophets also.

The Gospel of the Lord. PROFESSION OF FAITH I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suf- fered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day In accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spo-ken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

I confess one Baptism for the for- giveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.

Amen. Communion Antiphon We will ring out our joy at your saving help and exult in the name of our God.

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CRÍOCHA CALLAN PASTORAL AREA-The PARISH OF INAGH/KILNAMONA Church of the Immaculate Conception, Inagh St. Joseph’s, Kilnamona Oratory of The Blessed Mary Ever Virgin, Cloonanaha Parish Office Inagh: 085 2315709 6836577

Email

parishofficeik@gmail.com Inagh-Kilnamona Parish Facebook Webcam in Inagh Church https://inaghkilnamonaparish.ie Priests’ Phone No’s: Father Martin Shanahan 087 7486935 ardabothair@yahoo.ie Father Donagh O’Meara 087 2322140 / 065 7087012 . Father John McGovern 065 6839735

Notice for Newsletter

by email no later than 11:00am on Thursday INAGH: Sun. 1st 11:00am All Saints Day Mon. 2nd 9:30am All Souls Day Tue. 3rd 9:30am Wed. 4th 9:30am Mass in Inagh School Hall Everybody Welcome Thurs. 5th 9:30am First Friday Mass Fri. 6th 7:00pm Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle Holy Mass & Bendection

Sat 7th 9:30am First Saturday Devotion to Our Lady Sun. 8th 11:00am November Anniversaries KILNAMONA : Sat. 31st 6:30pm Vigil Mass for All Saints Day Fri. 6th 9:30am First Friday Mass Sat. 7th 6:30pm November Anniversaries CLOONANAHA : Sun. 1st 9:00am All Saints Day Daniel McConigley & Margaret McAteer 1st Anniversaries Sun. 8th 9:00am November Anniversaries READERS INAGH : Sun. 1st Anne Kelly & Flan Garvey Sun. 8th Jacinta Guntar & Caroline McGeary EUCHARIST MINISTERS INAGH : Sun. 1st Margaret Callinan Sun. 8th Angela Malone READERS KILNAMONA: Sat. 31st Geraldine Green Sat. 7th Deirdre Ryan EUCHARIST MINISTERS KILNAMONA : Sat. 31st Noreen Hehir Sat. 7th Maureen McGrath PRAY FOR: Thomas (Tom) O’Connor, Ballyea, Inagh.

May He Rest In Peace. A RE-UNION FUNCTION : Will be held for all who hurled for Kilnamona in previous decades, as an opportunity to renew contact and meet old friends.

On

Friday 6th November at 7:30pm in the Old Ground Hotel (Downstairs in the Maguire Room) Refreshments will be provided.

All who wore the Green & White are cordially invited.

Looking forward to seeing you there. Enquiries:

Contact Paddy McGuane 087 9787912 . EUCHARIST ADORATION: In Inagh Church on Tuesday’s from 10am - 8pm. Spend an hour with Jesus.

GAA LOTTO : Jackpot 1 €10,000 3,15,17,29. No Winner.

Jackpot 2 €8,200 2,5,24,28. No Winner. €40 Winners – James Moreton, Kilnamona.

Ann Barry, Ahasla. Christina Callinan, Kylea.

Niamh Lynch, Drumcarna. John Devereaux, Kylea.

Next week’s Jackpot 1 is €10,000 & Jackpot 2 is € 8,400 on 02/11/2026. NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES : DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES Kilnamona: Sat. 7th 6:30pm Kilnamona: Sat. 6th 6:30pm Cloonanaha: Sun. 8th 9:00am Cloonanaha: Sun. 6th 9:00am Inagh: Sun. 8th 11:00am Inagh: Sun. 6th 11:00am BLESSING OF GRAVES: Inagh:

Sunday 15th November after 11am Mass Kilnamona:

Sunday 22nd November at 1pm COASTAL CORE FITNESS: Inagh Community Centre, Starting

Wednesday 28th October 7:00pm- 8:00pm. 6 Week Block. €12 per person.

Contact Cathal on 087 4746283 . RECENTLY BAPTISED IN KILNAMONA: Congratulations to Ciara & Damien on the baptism of Kayleigh Clare Lafferty.

MEDITATION & GENTLE MOVEMENT: For the next 6 Mondays in Cloughleigh Community Hall V95 K31X from 10 am to 11.45 am. Facilitated by Mary Lillis.

Supported by EWCG. Enquiries: 086 1035633 . All are welcome.

CLARE LIBRARIES: Age Friendly Clare and Digi Clare are hosting a series of free, friendly information sessions for older adults across the county.

Learn how to set up and use your My Gov ID account to access online government services and discover how Artificial Intelligence can support everyday activities.

Friendly support and guidance will be available throughout each session.

Dates and Locations: Scariff Library – 10 November Ennistymon Library – 17 & 19 November Kilrush Library – 24 & 26 November Shannon Library – 1 & 3 December Ennis Library – 9 & 10 December.

All are welcome. DESIGNATED BOXES: Remembering Our Faithfully Departed Loved ones in November.

Place envelopes with the names of your deceased loved one into the designated boxes in Inagh & Kilnamona Church or you can use the remembrance Tree in Inagh & Cloonanaha Churches.

BLOOD CLINIC DETAILS: West County Hotel on Mon. 2nd Nov & Tue. 3rd Nov. 4:40pm-8.10pm. Appointments 1800 222 111. THE ANNUAL MASS: Of Remembrance for residents and staff of St Joseph’s Hospital Ennis will take place at 2pm on Wed. 4th Nov in St Joseph’s Church.

Inagh and Kilnamona

25/10/2026

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Blessing of Cemet eries pm. The annual Blessing and Prayers at our Parish cemet eries will on t his Sunday, 26th Oct ober (w eat her permit t ing) CILL BEAG 2.00 p.m. ; L ISDEEN - 2.30 KILFE ARAGH - 3.00 F ARRIHY - 3.30 p.m.

Blessing of Cemet eries in Doonbeg Parish will Sunday, 1st November Kilt enane 2.00 Killard 2.30 Doonmore 3.00 p.m.

Doonbeg 3.30 p.m. Clohanes 4.00 p.m. Kilkee Parish November Masses - Remembering o ur Dead During the month of November we remember all who have died.

We pray for all the deceased you particularly wish to be remembered in our Parish Masses for the month.

Special Envelopes for you to list those you would to remember are available.

Please return your list with your donation at Masses over this coming week or directly to the Parish Office.

Newsletter 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time—Sunday 25th October 2026 Cois Fharraige Pastoral Area Clergy (Kilballyowen, Carrigaholt, Kilkee & Doonbeg Parishes ): Fr. Gerry Kenny Co Kilkee: 065-9056580 ; Fr. Michael Casey, Co Cross: 065-9058008

Other Clergy : Fr. Tony Casey, (Cooraclare) 065-9059008

Fr. Francis Xavier (Kilrush) 065-9051206

Fr Ignatius McCormack (Kilrush) 086 2777139

Wednesday 28th October—LISDEEN Church 7.00 p.m Special Intention

Friday 30th October KILKEE Church 7.00 p.m.

Danny, Mary & Donal Keogh, Moyasta Gerard Keogh, Dublin Moira & Gerard MacGreen Tina MacGreen Dr. Tadhg Lynch Anna Redmond Frank Redmond Jane Keane, Donoughboy Thomas Keane, Donoughboy Mary, Christy & Haugh Mary O’Connell (Nee Haugh) Eamonn O’Friday 23rd October KILKEE Church 7.00 p.m Martin & Maura Purtill Paul Murray Ann O’Mass Intentions Gorman Margaret & Martin Keating Connell, Tralee Deceased members of the McMahon Family John Haugh, Kilferagh Matthew OSunday 1st Nove mber - KILKEE Church- 7.00 p.m. 'Shea, Kilferagh (1st Anniv) Mary O'Shea, Kilferagh John Joe & Mary Hurst Nora O'Brien, Kilkee, (10th Anniv) Martin Keane Margaret Hassett, (3rd Anniv) Matthew O'Shea, Kildimo & his daughter Ann Coughlan Society of St Vincent de Paul Our confidential phone no is 086-2289868 and we are available to help in any way we can.

Drug Abuse Information for parents on the issues involved.

Freephone Helpline 1800 459 or at the email support service ( helpline@hse.ie ) and is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm. Alcoholics Anonymous:

Contact : Margaret M 087-1632643

Al-Anon: 01-8732699 087- 6899112

Website : www.kilkeeparish.com

Email

office@kilkeeparish.com

Parish Office

065-9056580

Making your Will? Please remember Kilkee Parish among the benefactors in your will.

Donations made in this manner will greatly assist the parish with its ongoing work.

Clare Suicide Bereavement Support It may help to talk confidentially.

Contact 086 0565373 or 087 3698315 / www.claresuicidebereavementsupport.com Clarecare over 65s club Clarecare over 65s Day Center has now opened at Regina house.

Come and join us for fun and activities Monday to Thursday.

Contact Caroline on 0868328575 for more Info.

Grow Mental Health Friendly Community based peer support groups for anyone experiencing mental health issues through 12 Step Program . Ennis Meeting - Maria Assumpta Hall.

Monday 7.30pm/ Tuesday 2pm.

Contact Celia 086 - 1526966 / www.grow.ie Alzheimer's Social Club Currently running from the Vandeleur wall garden Kilrush.

Fridays 10.30 to 2.30pm on an interim basis.

For more info Call Caroline 0873940578

ALONE are seeking Visitation and telephone volunteers.

Further information from Aoife Dennehy on 086Ͳ0120221. Querrin School House Set Dancing is resuming at Querrin School House on

Wednesday 21st October at 8 p.m. with Thomas O’Dea.

Looking forward to seeing you all. Doonaha National Schoo l Now have a homework club after school from 3 - 4:30 Monday to Thursday.

Please contact for further information : 065 9057084 ,

email

gdonnelly@doonahans.com West Clare FRC Activities for the Over 55’s

Thursday 5th November 2.20 p.m. in Kilrush Community Centre.

Contact: 065Ͳ9052173 Art Class Pauline’s Two Night Oil Course In Kilrush Community Centre.

Two Dates to choose from: November 12th & 19th or November 24th & December 1st.

Contact Pauline at 086 8339347

Clarecare 4 Dooneen Park, Kilrush, Co. Clare V15 HY06

Tel

065 905 2817

Opening Hours: Mon to

Fri 9-3 0am to 5pm. Weekend of the 25th October 2026

Friday 23rd October 7.00 p.m. Maureen Flynn

Sunday 25th October 11.00 a.m. Karen Reilly Weekend of the 1st November 2026

Friday 30th October 7.00 p.m Faith Marrinan

Sunday 1st November 11.00 a.m. Shay Hynes St Senans Kilkee GAA Club Weekly Lotto Jackpot 20th October 2026 Jackpot: €10,000. Numbers Drawn :6, 13, 14, 28 Eoin O'Mara Aine Morrissey Jackpot will remain at €10,000 next week’s draw will takes place on

Tues 2 7 Me Julie O'Gorman gan Walsh Keith Normoyle th October.

Kilkee Playground & Astroturf Supporters Club In association with Kilkee Parish Monthly Subscription : €10 September2026 Winners : €200: Marian Dooley €100: Tim Judkins €50: Margaret O’Sullivan €30: Sandra Eustace €20: Delia McGrath Special reduced rates for Yearly & Half-Yearly Subscriptions.

Avail of our Half Yearly subscription €50. Further details from Kilkee Parish OfÏce Kilkee Parish Donations We thank you for your continued support of our parish collections.

You can donate to the parish using the following methods: Placing your donation into the buckets at the entrance to Kilkee Church during Mass Times.

Using the special secure boxes on the inside walls of Lisdeen and Kilkee churches at any time.

Using the special Donate button on the parish website to make a contribution from your bank card.

If you prefer to use “ cashless ” methods for your donation to the parish using your bank card or mobile phone payment facility, you can use the “ Tap 2 Donate ” system near the TV screen at the entrance to Kilkee Church or the following QR Code will bring you to the portal for donations to the parish.

Eucharistic Ministers Weekend 25th October : Team C Weekend 1st November: Team D 30th Anniversary Matt Talbot Novena 2026 St. Senans Church Kilrush Commencing this Tuesday, October 27th, at 7.30 p.m. for 5 consecutive Nights.

Speaker this Tuesday: Bishop Fintan Monahan, Bishop of

Killaloe

MASS Schedule

Kilkee Parish LISDEEN Church : Wednesday Evening : 7.00 p.m.

KILKEE Church : Friday Evening : 7.00 p.m.

Sunday Morning : 11.00 a.m. Masses celebrated in Kilkee Church can be accessed on the Kilkee Parish web page at www.kilkeeparish.com Mass Intentions can be booked for these Masses by contacting Kilkee Parish Office

Tel

065 9056580 ;

email

office@kilkeeparish.com Doonbeg Parish Mass Schedule : Bealaha Church :

Tuesday 7.00 p.m. Doonbeg Church: Thursday &

Saturday 7.00 p.m. Masses from Doonbeg Church are live - streamed at www.doonbegparish.com West Clare Cancer Centre Looks after a very large geographic area. 'Here at the West Clare Cancer Centre we provide a valuable and confidential service to our community and beyond.

To avail of our taxi service to and from chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, counselling & complementary therapies please contact us by phone 0659060762 or email westclarecancercentre@gmail.com Prayer for Peace in our World Loving God, We pray for the people of Ukraine, those caught up in the Middle East conflict, and for all those affected in any way by war in our world that you will be close to them and protect them.

We pray for world leaders, for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices.

We pray for the world that in this moment of crisis, we may reach out in solidarity to our brothers and sisters in need.

May we walk in your ways so that peace and justice become a reality for the people who are suffering and for all the world.

Amen. Saints of God, Come to their aid! Hasten to meet them angles of the Lord!

Receive their Souls and present them to God the Most High.

Recent ly Dec eased Active Ret ired and Senior Cit izens Christ mas Party Kilkee Parish is pleased to in vite our Senoir parishioners to t his year's Christ mas Party Sunday, December 6th, at Bay View , Kilkee We are currently accepting names of senior cit izens int erest ed in joining us for an aft ernoon filled with delicious food, w arm company, and live entert ainment . Please note t hat places are reserved exclusively seniors.

To reserve your spot , cont act or visit t he Kilkee

Parish Office

Phone: 065 905 6580 office@ kilkeeparish.com Closing date for Submission of names is Friday Fernando Emanuel Martin McDermot Yvonne Casey (17th Ann)

Kilkee (Kilfearagh)

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St. Senan’s Church Knockerra V15 VF88

Saturday 31st October 8 pm Harvest Mass

Saturday 14th November 8 pm

Saturday 28th November 8pm

Saturday 12th December 8pm Phyllis Browne, Derrylough. St. Imy’s Church Killimer V15 HC92

Sunday 8th November 10.30 a.m. Clare Smyth, Dublin Michael & Bridie Kelly, Moneen & Kilmihil Bernie Kelly Moneen &

Kilmihil

Sunday 22nd November 10.30 a.m.

Sunday 6th December 10.30 a.m. 1st Anniversary: Declan Peters Mary & Michael Kelleher, Knock

Mass Times

Knockerra Every second Saturday at 8pm. Killimer Every second Sunday at 10.30 a.m.

As there will now be no morning Masses in Knockerra a layled Liturgy will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week at 8 55 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration will take place every Friday in Knockerra Church from 6pm to 10pm. Everyone is welcome.

Come if you can. Knockerra Church Webcam Due to ongoing Internet issues with the service provider, the webcam is offline at Knockerra Church at present.

Feast Of All Souls Nov 2nd Nov is a day set aside to remember & pray for all our beloved dead.

There will be mass in Kilrush on

Monday 2nd at 10.00am. Eucharistic Ministers Killimer

Sunday 8th November: Caroline Lynch & Sean Culligan Killimer Church Cleaning Rota November Aine O Driscoll & Deirdre Grogan Knockerra Eucharist Ministers

Sat 31st October Eucharist Minister: Jimmy King Liturgy Readers: Patrick Fitzpatrick Knockerra Church Flower Rota November Mary Flanagan & Susan Flanagan Killimer Parish 1st November 2026 INIS CATHAIGH PASTORAL AREA Co Parish Priests: Fr. Francis Xavier Kochuveettil - Tel 0659051206

Fr Tony Casey - Tel 0659059008

Mob 087-9936950

Fr Peter O’Loughlin - Mob 086-8250016

Pastoral Worker- Ministry of Pastoral Care: Maura Falsey 089-40 26161

Killimer and Knockerra

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Matt Talbot Novena 30th Anniversary St. Senan’s Church, Kilrush Each Tuesday at 7.30pm for 5 consecutive nights. Matt Talbot Schedule

Tues 3rd Nov—Fr. Martin Blake,

Tues 10th John Lynch,

Tues 17th Fr. Paschal Hanrahan &

Tues 24th Fr. Tom Ryan (Please note change of speaker on

Tuesday 17th November). Spanish Workshop For Intermediate Learner:

Sat 7th Nov &

Sat 5th Dec. 11.30am —1pm in Kilrush Community Centre. €25 per workshop. Tel Ana on 089 264 1157

Chakra Dance Workshops In Kilkee Recharge & nourish your creativity at Cultúrlann Sweeney Theatre.

Weekly sessions combine breathwork, gentle yoga, free- form dance and intuitive visual art to explore a different chakra each week.

From Sat Oct 17th to 5th Dec (11am to 1pm).

These welcoming classes require no prior dance or art experience.

Call Jenny on 0894203025

Survey for Columbarium Wall The parish pastoral council, along with the

parish finance

and the graveyard committees are exploring whether there is sufficient interest in installing columbarium walls in Burrane Graveyard and Knockerra Graveyard.

A columbarium wall is a permanent, freestanding structure.

Each wall contains recessed compartments called niches (instead of a plot), designed to respectfully hold 2+ cremation urns.

Many parishes install them to provide families with a dignified, long-term resting place for loved ones who choose cremation and as an alternative to burial.

Survey can be accessed by below link or QR code.

It will be available on Facebook page and social media as well as paper copies will be available at the back of the churches from this weekend. https://forms.gle/2agWJfexSeA37K4BAFr.IgnatiusFr.IgnatiusMcCormack has been appointed pro-tem to assist in the pastoral area of Inis Cathaigh & also to h elp in Cois Fharraige as the need arises.

He will reside in Kilrush . Every good wish & blessing to Fr. Ignatius in his new role.

Holy Rosary continues every evening at 7 o clock in Knockerra Church.

Clothing Collection Gaelscoil Uí Choimín is collecting unwanted clothes on t he 2nd of November to raise money for the school.

We accept clean clothes, paired shoes, handbags, belts, curtains and bed linen.

Please ensure all items are clean and dry.

Every bag helps! Thank you for your support and generosity.

Clare Libraries Age Friendly Clare & Digi Clare are hosting a free information session for older adults.

Learn how to set up & use your My Gov ID account to access online government services & discover how Artificial Intelligence an support everyday activities at Kilrush Library —24th & 26th Nov from 11am —12.30pm. Toastmasters is a friendly & workshop atmosphere to build confidence.

Next meetings Tuesdays 3rd and 17th November in the Haven Arms Kilrush 8pm. All welcome.

West Clare FRC Activities For The Over 55’s Please note all the activities below take place in Kilrush Community Centre, unless otherwise specified.

Quiz Time

Thursday 5th Nov 2.30pm. Challenge your memory and general knowledge while having fun!

Tel

065 9052173

A Litany of Remembrance In the rising of the sun and in its going down.

We remember them. In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter.

We remember them. In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer.

We remember them. In the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn.

We remember them. In the beginning of the year and when it ends.

We remember them. When we are lost and sick at heart.

We remember them. When we have joys, we yearn to share.

We remember them. So long as we live, they too shall live.

We will remember them.

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MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK:

ANNIVERSARY MASSES can be booked at 065 6839735 or email kilmaleyparish@gmail.com . KILMALEY —SATURDAY AT 7.30PM: 31st Oct Miko Rynne Coore Inch.

Annual Remembrance Mass. 7th Nov Gerry O'Neill Drimanure.

Brendan and Kathleen Griffin Garrynagry.

Thomas Cahill Knockatunna. INCH —SUNDAY AT 9.15AM: 1st Nov no intention booked 8th Nov Pap (Patrick) Hehir Gortmore Inch.

Sonny and Agnes Hehir Gortmore Inch. CONNOLLY - SUNDAY AT 10.30AM: 1st Nov Paddy Keane Kilcolumb. 8th Nov Christina Carroll nee Murphy , Causeway Kerry and late of Kinturk and her husband Maurice.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION continues on Tuesdays from 2 to 8pm in Kilmaley Church.

All Saints’ Day – A Call to Holiness All Saints’ Day reminds us that holiness is not reserved for a chosen few.

The saints were ordinary people who lived with extraordinary faith, kindness and love.

Their example inspires us to follow Christ in our everyday lives.

This week, let us be inspired to bring a little more kindness, hope and love into our homes, our parish and our community.

We are all called to holiness! COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED As we remember our faithful departed, we give thanks for the lives of those we have loved and lost. Though they are no longer with us, their love and memories remain in our hearts.

We warmly invite everyone to take a moment to remember loved ones, light a candle, say a prayer and entrust them to God's everlasting love.

May they

rest in peace

All SAINTS DAY Sun Nov 1st. BLESSING OF GRAVES in Kilmaley Cemetery on

Sun 1st Nov at 12noon . ALL SOULS DAY Mon Nov 2nd.

Masses in Inch at 9.15am, Connolly at 10.30am and Kilmaley at 7.30pm . BLOOD DONORS NEEDED – Ennis Clinic West County Hotel

Monday 2nd November: 4:40pm – 8:10pm

Tuesday 3rd November: 4:40pm – 8:10pm New donors are very welcome.

For appointments call 1800 222 111. BASKET & ENVELOPE COLLECTIONS: Weekly & Holy Day Envelopes €734 Priest’s Collection €170 Major Repair Fund €193 €67,537 to date!

Sincere thanks for your generosity! Contributions, can also be dropped into the Parochial House or the “mass card donation boxes” or online using the DONATE button on Kilmaley Parish Website or the IBAN numbers.

THE COMMUNITY CAFE on Friday the 6th of November from 10.30am to 12pm at the day centre come along for a cuppa and a chat all proceeds go to the day centre Kilmaley Meitheal annual fundraising run/walk

Sunday 1st Nov at 1pm, starting at Kilmaley Day Care Centre. 5km run/walk, with refreshments at 2pm in the Day Care Centre.

Thank you to all who donated last year! Info and gofundme link on Meitheal's Facebook.

ENERGY SWITCHER: Connolly tidy village will host an energy switcher information evening at Connolly National school on

Wednesday 11th November at 7.30pm. There will be an opportunity to get assistance to switch provider on the night, come along and find out more.

THE PARISH OFFICE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED . For all Parish business please contact Fr John on 065_68_39735 or email kilmaleyparish@gmail.com . Website: www.kilmaleyparish.ie PP: Fr. John McGovern 065-6839735 . Fr. Donagh O’ Meara Mullagh & Miltown Malbay 087-2322140

Fr. Martin Shanahan, Inagh 087-7486935

IBAN numbers for personal banking donations: Parish Current Account: IE09 BOFI 9042 1030 1660 28

Priests’ Salary Account : IE56 BOFI 9042 1073 5476 56.

Mass times

~ Kilmaley:

Saturday 7.30pm, Thursday and Friday 10am. Connolly:

Sunday 10.30am, Monday and Tuesday 10am. Inch:

Sunday 9.15am, Wednesday at 8pm

Notices for Newsletter

can be sent by email to kilmaleyparish@gmail.com or drop them in the letterbox at Kilmaley presbytery by 1.00pm on Wednesday.

We include notices for parish and church related events.

Where space permits we also include notices for local not - for-profit groups.

Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of: Michelle Clancy, Knockadangan and Newmarket on Fergus We offer our condolences to her family and friends.

MASS CARD S; For your convenience, mass cards are now available for sale in all three churches in the parish.

Kilmaley Inch & Connolly

01/11/2026

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KILRUSHPARISHNEWSLETTER –

SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2026 INIS CATHAIGH PASTORAL AREA Co Parish Priests: Fr. Francis Xavier Kochuveettil

Tel

065-9051206

Fr Tony Casey - Tel 0659059008

Mob 087-99369 50

Ministry of Pastoral Care: Maura Falsey 089-4026161

Assistant Priest: Fr Peter O’Loughlin - Mob 086- 8250016

Fr. Ignatius McCormack 086-2777139

Parish email ~ kilrushparishoffice@gmail.com Parish Website~ www.kilrushparish.com Parish Office Tel ~ 0894026161

Parish Office

Opening Hours ~ Tues—Fri 9am—1pm Parish Safeguarding Representatives: Niamh Bell & Mary Ryan EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ROTA

Sat 31st Oct 6.30pm Fiona Honan, Michael Hogan

Sun 1st Nov 9.00am Mary Clancy, Ann Marie McGreene 12noon Carol Teresa Lyons

Sat 7th Nov 6.30pm Mary Watson, Catherine Miniter

Sun 8th Nov 9.00am Ann O’Donoghue, Paul Moroney 12noon Ann Vaughan, Emer McGrath BASKET & ENVELOPE COLLECTIONS 25/10/2026 Basket: € 990 Envelope: € 640 Priest Collection: € 2,515 Online: € 305 MATT TALBOT NOVENA Continues this

Tuesday 3rd November at 7.30pm in St. Senan’s Church.

Guest Speaker: Fr. Martin Blake WEEKDAY READERS ROTA 2nd Nov Gearoid 9th Nov Sr. Mary 16th Nov Frances 23rd Nov Peggy FEAST OF ALL SAINTS This Sunday is the Feast of All Saints.

Usual Sunday mass times apply. FEAST OF ALL SOULS Nov 2nd Nov is a day set aside to remember & pray for all our beloved Dead.

There will be mass

Monday 2nd at 10.00am. PRIEST COLLECTION FOR OCTOBER Thanks to everyone who contributed to this collection last weekend.

If you were away or forgot you can still hand in your contribution to the parish offi ce.

REMEMBRANCE TREE CARDS Are now available at the Parish Office.

Ceremony takes place on

Wed 2nd Dec 7pm in St. Senan’s Church. Remembrance tree will remain lit until 10th January 2027 MASS OF REMEMBRANCE Our annual Mass of Remembrance for all who died in St. Senan’s Parish this year will take place on

Friday 27th Nov 7.30pm in St. Senan’s Church Kilrush. ROSARY IN BREAFFA CEMETERY This

Sunday 1st November 3pm. NOVEMBER OFFERING ENVELOPES November is the month associated with praying for all our beloved dead.

It is the ti me when we invite you to place the names of your loved ones on lists so that they be included in the Masses during this special Month.

We invite you to take an envelope & write the names of your departed on this list inside.

MATT TALBOT SCHEDULE

Tues 3rd Nov—Fr. Martin Blake,

Tues 10th John Lynch,

Tues 17th Fr. Paschal Hanrahan &

Tues 24th Fr . Tom Ryan (Please note change of speaker on

Tuesday 17th Nove mber. SAFEGUARDING MEETING will take place on

Wednesday 4th November at 7.30pm in Kilrush Community Centre.

All those involved in Parish Ministries are warmly welcome to attend.

In particular, Eucharistic Ministers who bring Holy Communion to people in their homes, especially those who are not related to them by blood, are required to complete safeguarding training and Garda Vetting.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS DAILY ROTA Nov 2nd Mary O’Mahony Nov 9th Dolores Blunnie Nov 16th Teresa Lyons Nov 23rd Ann Vaughan Nov 30th Maisie Flynn, Roisin Horgan PLEASE NOTE While Matt Talbot is on there will be no Tuesday morning mass.

Thank you for your co-operation & understanding.

A PRAYER AS YOU MAKE YOUR OWN VISIT TO THE CEMETERY THIS NOVEMBER May perpetual light shine upon the faces of all who rest here.

May the lives they lived unfold further in spirit.

May all their past travail find ease in the kindness of clay.

May the remembering earth mind every memory they bro ught.

May the rains from the heavens fall gently upon them.

May the wildflowers and grasses whisper their wishes into light.

May we reverence the village of presence in the stil lness of this silent field.

BLESSING OF GRAVES On

Sunday 15th Nov the Priests of the Parish will bless the graves.

Kilrush

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REMEMBERED IN MASS THIS WEEK 1st Anniversary Stasia Clancy late of O’Dea’s Road Mass

Sunday 8th November 12noon

Months Mind

Mass Marty Culligan late of Carnisky Kilmurry McMahon Mass

Sunday 8th November 12noon

Saturday 31st October 6.30pm John McInerney late of High Street Maura & Sino Clancy late of Nagles Terrace Frank Nolan late of Moyne Court Phil O’Sullivan late of Cappa & Moore Street

Sunday 1st November—Feast of All Saints 9.00am 12noon Fr. Michael Sheedy late of Toler Street Liam, William, Anne Marie & Joseph O Se Esther O’Sullivan late of Sycamore Drive Gina Garvey late of London John & Teresa Mangan John Moroney Elmer Gregorio late of Phillipines

Monday 2nd November—10.00am –Feast of All Souls McCloskey & Browne families Private Intention Phil O’Sullivan late of Cappa & Moore Street Bridget & Tony Boland

Tuesday 3rd November– 10.00am Lay Led Liturgy 7.30pm Matt Talbot Novena

Wednesday 4th November—10.00am Regina House Remembrance Mass Private Intention

Thursday 5th November – 10.00am Phil, Joseph & Austy McMahon

Friday 6th November —10.00am Tom Thompson late of Cooraclare Road Nora & Pat Kelleher Sean Kelly

Saturday 7th November 6.30pm Patrick & Susan Hehir late of Connolly Maurice Roche late of Shannon Heights Martin & Breda Brassil late of Burton Street Mary Carmel Cotter late of Kilkee Road

Sunday 8th November 9.00am Titch & Don Crowhurst Anthony & Margaret Boland 12noon Stasia Clancy late of O’Dea’s Road Marty Culligan late of Kilmurry Sean & Paul late of O’Dea’s Road May our loved one’s souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen. WHATS ON WEST CLARE FRC ACTIVITIES FOR THE OVER 55’S Please note all the activities below take place in Kilrush Community Centre, unless otherwise specified.

QUIZ TIME

Thursday 5th Nov 2.30pm. Challenge your memory and general knowledge while having fun!

Tel

065 9052173

CLOTHING COLLECTION Gaelscoil Uí Choimín is collecting unwanted clothes on the 2nd of November to raise money for the school.

We accept clean clothes, paired shoes, handbags, belts, curtains and bed line n.

Please ensure all items are clean and dry.

Every bag helps! Thank you for your support and generosity.

CLARE LIBRARIES, Age Friendly Clare & Digi Clare are hosting a FREE information session for older adults.

Learn how to set up & use your My Gov ID account to access online government services & discover how Artificial Int elli- can support everyday activities at Kilrush Library—24th & 26th Nov from 11am—12.30pm. TOASTMASTERS is a friendly & workshop atmosphere to build confidence . Next meetings Tuesdays 3rd and 17th November in the Haven Arms Kilrush 8pm . All welcome GRAVEYARD COLLECTION Proceeds from the re- cent church gate collection have reached €3,974. Thank you for your generosity.

A public meeting will be held in late November to make the volun- tary committee more representative of all areas in t he parish.

START YOUR CAREER IN BEAUTY THERAPY with our Free Apprenticeship Programme, starting 11th January 2027 . Training at the College of FET Ennis, industry expe rience in a salon / spa, and a Level 6 recognised Beauty Qualif ication.

Contact: beautytherapyapprenticeship@lcetb.ie KILRUSH TIDY TOWNS Huge congratulations to our Town on winning a gold medal in this year’s Tidy Towns competition!

A wonderful achievement that reflects t he hard work, dedication & community spirit of everyone involved in keeping Kilrush looking beautiful.

Well do ne to all the volunteers, residents & businesses who helped make this success possible!

Keep up the good work! “As the sky grows dark and the moon glows bright, strange creatures and critters appear in the night, as the goblins growl and the werewolves whine, hope that Halloween sends a chill up your spine!

At this spec ial time of year when jack-o’-lanterns glow, it gives a chance to send a warm “Hello!” Happy night of nights ” ANNUAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE For residents & staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital Ennis will take place at 2pm on

Wednesday 4th November in St. Joseph’s Church. All are welcome.

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PARISH OF LORRHA AND DORRHA Fr. T. O’Halloran, Borrisokane:

Tel

067 - 27105

Fr. M. Cooney, Terryglass:

Tel

067 – 22017 Parish Office, Rathcabbin:

Tel

089-44225 62

Office hours: Friday 9am – 12pm

Notices for Newsletter

by noon on Thursday’s Whats App or email lorrhaparishoffice@gmail.com

Sunday 1st November 2026 All Saints ‘’How happy are the poor in spirit’ Anniversary Masses Lorrha,

Saturday 31st October, 6:30pm Sonny Corrigan, remembering his sister Bridie Egan and her husband Martin , son Micheal and brother John, and all deceased members of the Slattery and Corrigan families Rathcabbin,

Sunday 1st November, 11:30am Kieran Kennedy Lorrha, Saturday , 7th November, 6:30pm Pat and Mary Coughlan also remembering Cissie and Mikey Burke and the deceased members of their families Rathcabbin,

Sunday 8th November, 11:30am Jimmy Donoghue (1st anniversary) Maher family, Gurteen , and Reddan family, Roden Pat Smyth and his parents Ned and Mary Smyth, Lelagh We pray for the repose of the souls of Martin Corrigan, Portland and Kathleen Browne (née Harty), Redwood, who passed away during the week.

May they r est in peace. Dates for your diary: Feast of All Souls: Monday, 2 November, Mass in Lorrha church at 9:30am First Friday : Friday, 6 November, Mass in Rathcabbin church at 7:30pm Family Mass : Sunday,8 November, in Rathcabbin Church First at 11:30am. Blessing of the Graves : Sunday, 8 November, at 12:30pm in Bonoham and 1:30pm in Lorrha.

The Annual Bereavement Mass will take place in Lorrha church on

Saturday 14th November at 6.30pm. On this special occasion, we remember all who have died in the parish during the year.

May they rest in peace Notes: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continues every Wednesday in Redwood Church from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. All are welcome!

Collections: Offertory €385 November offering collection will be taken up at all masses this weekend.

The church maintenance collection will be taken up at all masses next weekend . Total collected in October was €690 Thank you for your continued support!

First Saturday Devotions – Saturday, 7th November, from 3–4 pm in Sts Peter and Paul's Church, Borrisokane.

Includes Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Rosary with reflections, and hymns.

Tickets will be on sale in the hall after Mass on 15 November for the Michael English Christmas Church Concert, which will take place in Rathcabbin Church on Sunday, 20 December.

Tickets cost €30. Tickets are also on sale in the Sceal Shop and from committee members.

More information is available from Muireann ( 086 373 2857 ), Mar ( 087 612 9053 ), Pat ( 087 293 1306 ), Fiona ( 085 109 4131 ), Barbara ( 087 440 2496 ) and Liam ( 087 933 7674 ).

Tickets can also be purchased at www.michaelenglish.ie . Lorrha National School Parents’ Association is organising a table quiz and timber auction on Saturday, 14th November, at 8pm in The Friars Tavern.

Tables of four cost €40, and there will also be spot prizes on the night.

All proceeds will go towards a new outdoor classroom.

Your support would be very much appreciated!

To book a table, please contact lorrhanspa@gmail.com . The Redwood Community Variety Show will take place on Wednesday, 25th November, at 7pm in Redwood Church, showcasing local talent.

Admission is free, with refreshments served in Redwood NS after the show.

A raffle will also take place, with proceeds going towards Redwood Church, Redwood School and the Samaritans.

All are welcome! Gaa notes: Lotto no’: 3-8-13-21 No winners. 9 match 3s: Owen Kennedy, Rose Kelly, Adrian Molloy x 2 Margaret & Joe Stone, Noreen & Pat Foote, Theresa Kennedy, Kathleen Christie, Sheila Carroll.

Next week jackpot €6,000. Social Dancing: Continues next Friday at 9.30 to the music of Declan Aunger . AGM: Takes place on Saturday November 21 at 8.00pm in the Tony Reddin Centre.

Please get all motions and nominations into Maureen Guinan by November 14. Milford Hospice Run: Thanks to all who turned up to support the O'Neill boys on Sunday in their run for Milford Hospice.

Well done to the three lads for their amazing efforts.

Reflection Saints are not only people we read about in books; they are also ordinary people who bring love, kindness and goodness into our lives.

They are those who care, forgive, help others and share a little happiness along the way.

As we celebrate All Saints and remember our loved ones on All Souls' Day, may we give thanks for their lives and follow their example, bringing God's love to others through the little things we do each day.

Lorrha and Dorrha

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ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH MILTOWN MALBAY ST. MARY’S CHURCH MOY CRÍOCHA CALLAN PASTORAL AREA CHURCH OF IRELAND – CHRIST CHURCH, SPANISH POINT Feast of All Saints Year A 1st November, 2026 Priests’ Phone No s: Father Donagh O’Meara 087 2322140 / 065 7087012

Father John McGovern 065 6839735

Father Martin Shanahan 087 7486935

Church of Ireland: Contact: Rev. Victoria Lynch 086 8292073

Ministry of Pastoral Care: Rita O’Dwyer 086 3838500

Parish Office

(10.30 a.m.-12.30) Monday - Friday Tel/Fax: 7079829

Email

malbayparish@gmail.com In Miltown Malbay Church Readers for Next Sunday: 6 p.m.

Anne Talty 12.15 p.m. John G. Devitt Next Sunday is the Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A LITURGIES FOR THIS WEEK: Miltown: ( www.miltownmalbayparish.ie webcam) MASS : Monday Feast of All Souls 10 a.m.

Monday in Mullagh 6.30 p.m. Monday in Miltown MASS: 9 a.m.

Tuesday in Mullagh MASS: 9.30 a.m. Wed. in Mullagh MASS: 9.30 a.m.

Thursday in Miltown MASS : 9.30 a.m. Friday in Miltown MASS : 6.30 p.m.

Friday in Moy MASS: 6 p.m. Saturday in Miltown Grouped Anniversary Masses . Shannon, Ballyvaskin Petie Talty, Toureen Joe Hegarty, Clohanbeg Christine Brett Alphonsus Reilly Patsy Healy & Eamon Healy Kathleen & Paddy Sexton & Deceased Members of the Sexton Family , Ahybridge John & Cathie Sexton John & Sadie Hehir, Freagh Vallen Fr. Peter McGee MASS: 12.15 Sunday in Miltown Grouped Anniversary Masses Patrick Cullen, St. Joseph’s Tce.

Maggie Cullen, Dromin Ellen Woods, Flag Road Bridie & Daniel Howard & Their Son Michael Mary & Tom O’Halloran, Flag Road Paddy McNamara, Mullagh Road MOY : MASS: 9.15 Sunday in Moy for Berry Boland (Months Mind) REFLECTION: I know a lot of saints, I do!

So let me mention just a few: I know someone who runs a team And teaches kids to play and dream, Who stands in cold and wind and rain On days they play and nights they train; Someone who’s there when we are sad, The best and gentlest friend we’vehad, Someone who says, ‘Just do your best’, When I am scared to take a test; A friend who takes the time to show How things were done so A teacher who just always knows Where that comma always goes; And others who are kind and good, Who try to act as Jesus would, Who show God’s love in all they do.

I know a lot of saints, don’t you? Christy Kenneally REMEMBRANCE : Our Prayers are asked for the Repose of the Souls of Michael Cryan, Ballard, Elphin, Co. Roscommon and London and Michael (Mick) Kennelly, Ennistymon Road Miltown Malbay and formerly Aillebrack, Ballyconneely, Co Galway who died during the week.

Rest in Peace

Michael and Mick ANAM CARA Supporting Parents after Bereavement Parent Support Evening 1st Wednesday of each month 7.30pm – 9pm 4th November, 2nd December Maldron Hotel, Sandy Road Galway H91ET6N Bereaved parents please join us.

For online meetings and more information contact: info@anamcara.ie www.anamcara.ie or 085 288 8888

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE : A time to remember, to honour each baby and pregnancy loss, by lighting a candle together.

The Church of the Holy Rosary, Ennis Road, Limerick 8th November 2026 at 3 p.m.

FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY : The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary will speak at all the Masses this week-end 31st October/1st November and ask for your support for their missionary work.

A second collection for their work will take place on this week-end.

Miltown Malbay (Kilfarboy)

25/10/2026

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NOVEMBER – REMEMBERING OUR DEAD : November is the month we Remember our Dead.

In your box of envelopes you will find a list in which you can write the names of your Beloved Dead and drop them back to the Church.

We will remember them during November Masses.

REMEMBRANCE MASS FOR ALL WHO DIED IN MOY over the past year on

Friday 6th of November at 6.30 p.m. followed by Blessing of the Graves.

This is a Community night all are welcome, we will have a cup of tea and community get-together after Mass.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY : Blessing of Graves –

Sunday 1st of November 2.30 p.m. Ballard 3.30 p.m.

Freagh 4.15 p.m. Kilfarboy Please note change of times REMEMBRANCE MASS FOR ALL WHO DIED IN MILTOWN since last year on

Saturday 14th of November at 6 p.m. ANNUAL MASS for deceased Eircom staff, in Cloughleigh Church Ennis, Friday November 6th. 9.30 am. “COME AS YOU ARE ” Monthly Catholic Prayer Group on

Monday 9th NOVEMBER in the Bellbridge House Hotel from 7.15pm to 8.30pm. For everyone; beginners and experienced-prayer people.

You are very welcome. Further information?

Phone Colette 087 7570150 . 1st ANNIVERSARY MASSES : At a recent meeting of the Pastoral Council, it was agreed that First Anniversary Masses from January 2027 will now be with the Grouped Masses for that particular month.

It will no longer be possible to have 1st Anniversaries on their own.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

MANAGING YOUR MONEY : LCETB are running a four- week course called Managing Your Money starting on

Friday 13th November in Miltown Malbay Campus.

This course will help you to explore the world of money management and to improve your personal and household budgeting skills.

This course will help develop essential money management skills.

You will also learn practical tips for reducing expenses and explore potential sources of additional income.

To book a place or find out more email arlene.doris@lcetb.ie or call 0860319160

IRISH GUIDE DOGS : The Clare Branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind would like to thank all who turned out in the bad weather to take part in the Quiz.

A total of €1,400 was raised for the charity which was fantastic.

Once again a big thank you to all concerned - volunteers, sponsors, Bridget and the staff at the Westbridge and our marvellous quiz master Aine Hensey.

We will see you all again next year PERSONAL ALARMS : We hope to apply for a grant to get personal alarms (also known as panic buttons) for anyone over 65 years of age.

You don’t have to be living alone. A personal alarm gives you the security to press a button to call for help in the event of an emergency.

It works on both landline telephones or on mobiles.

If you are interested in getting a personal alarm, please contact Mary on 087- 6200219 . HISTORY OF CLARE YOUTH CLUBS 1969-2026 A group has been formed to compile a history of Youth clubs in Clare from 1969-2026. We are hoping to make contact with all Youth Clubs throughout the County (1969-2026) who were active during those years.

An information sheet will be distributed to each Club contact person, and we ask you to please forward information to us by

Friday 30th October. If you need further information, please contact Jim McMahon jimmac.ennis@gmail.com 0868119086 , Nuala Donnellan nuala.historycryc@hotmail.com 0868066496 or Donagh O’Meara 087 2322140 donaghomeara@gmail.com IRELAND’S 3rd NATIONAL FIRST SATURDAYS CONFERENCE: This year's conference will take place in Knock on Saturday November 28th.

The day begins at 10am and finishes at 5pm. It includes Holy Mass, adoration, talks, and a healing service.

Speakers include: Fr Patrick Cahill, Geraldine O'Donnell, Fr Leon Pereira OP, Nikki Kingsley, Fr Marius O'Reilly, Fr. Jaimie Twohig, Christine O'Hara, Fr. Mark Quinn, and Fr Philip Kemmy, Fr. John Keane will lead a Eucharistic Healing Service.

More information and the list of buses are available on www.firstsaturdays.ie . At Fatima Our Lady promised that if we did what she asked there would be peace in the world and that many souls would be saved. 2000 MILLENNIUM MAGAZINE : There was a'2000 Millennium Magazine' produced in 2000. Would anyone have a copy of this magazine, that could be photocopied.

Contact Cora O'Grady 087 1354192 or Toni Green 087 6228882

FRANK DEBERNARDO serves as Executive Director of New Ways Ministry, a US Catholic ministry of justice, education, and reconciliation for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer Catholics and the wider Church community.

He began volunteering at New Ways Ministry in 1992, joined the staff in 1994, and was appointed Executive Director in 1996, a position he still holds.

He is in Ireland for 2 weeks in November and will be here in Miltown Malbay/Spanish Point from Wedeve 4th to Friday morning 6th, when he’soff to Knock. . Invitation: I’d love to welcome you and some members of the parish team and parish pastoral council, as well as to welcome some of the staff of local schools who might appreciate this conversation.

I’d love to invite people from local pastoral areas, parishes etctoo, I am also inviting school staff, counsellors, and others who might be interested.

Please contact Noirin on 087 4479115 or email info@fcjspiritualityhouse.ie for more details.

BEAUTY THERAPY : Start your career in Beauty Therapy with our Free Apprenticeship Programme, starting 11 January 2027. Gain training at the College of FET Ennis, industry experience in a salon / spa, and a Level 6 recognised Beauty Qualification.

For more information, contact: beautytherapyapprenticeship@lcetb.ie BINGO in Miltown Malbay Community Centre on

Tuesday 3rd of November at 8 p.m. Prize money 2,000 euro pro rata.

All proceeds to KIB parish fund. Please support MILTOWN/MOY DEFIBRILLATOR 999 OR 112 SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL 086 2168749

BASKET COLLECTION 25/10/2026 - €1,506

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Kilmurry Ibrickane Parish Newsletter Kilmurry Ibrick ane Parish Newsletter Kilmurry Ibrickane Parish Newsletter

Sunday 11 11stst stst November 2026 When there is a funeral in the Parish, there won’t be any 9.30am Mass that day.

Masses for the week: Masses for the week: Masses for the week: Masses for the week: Feast of All Souls – – –– Monday is the Feast of All Souls Monday is the Feas t of All Souls Monday is the Feast of All Souls – – –– Mass at 10am in Mullagh Church and at 6.30pm in Miltown Church 10am in Mullagh Church and at 6.30pm in Miltown Church 10am in Mullagh Church and at 6.30pm in Miltown Church 10am in Mullagh Church and at 6.30pm in Miltown Church Mass on Tuesday at 9am & Wednesday at 9.30am in Mullagh Church Mass on Thursday at 9.30am & Friday at 9.30am in Miltown Church Eucharistic Holy Hour now in Mullagh Church Sacristy every Wednesday from 10am - 6pm. All welcome.

Harvest Mass will be in Quilty Church on

Saturday 31st October at 7.15pm. Baked goods are more than welco me and can be dropped off from 6pm to the Church.

We i nvite people to bring their own produce to add to our dis play in the Church.

QUILTY CHURCH :

Saturday 31st October at 7.15pm Micko & Mary Reidy COORE CHURCH:

Sunday 1st November at 9.30am Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion (Rosary at 9.05am) MULLAGH CHURCH :

Sunday 1st November at 11am Special Intention QUILTY CHURCH :

Saturday 7th November at 7.15pm Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion (Rosary at 6.55pm) COORE CHURCH:

Sunday 8th November at 9.30am Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion (Rosary at 9.05am) MULLAGH CHURCH :

Sunday 8th November at 11am Teresa Brogan 6th Anniversary Nonie & Pakie Sexton, Mountscott Patsy & Tommy Brady Ciaran O’Dea Bobby Montgomery 6th Anniversary & deceased family members Josie & Margaret Killeen Patricia, Vincent, Cyril, Patrick & John Killeen PJ Lynch (32nd Anniversary) & Kitty Lynch (10th Anniversary) JJ Clancy Martin & Sylvia Clancy John & Mary Cunningham Lena & Michael O’Doherty Sonnie O’Doherty Mai & Willie Sexton The McMahon & Fennell families, Craggaknock Bridget & Paddy Dooley Margaret & John Joe Meade, Clohanatinna GROUPED ANNIVERSARY MASSES IN OUR PARISH: Coore Church

Sunday 25th October 2026 at 9.30am Quilty Church

Saturday 31st October 2026 at 7.15pm Mullagh Church

Sunday 8th November 2026 at 11am Please book anniversary Mass through Parish Office 0851872212 or

email

office@kibparish.ie WEEKEND 7th & 8th Nov 2026 QUILTY CHURCH : Eucharistic Minister: Rita Reader: Anne COORE CHURCH : Eucharistic Minister: Blan Sexton

Sunday 1st November – Blan Sexton

Sunday 8th November – Aine Sexton

Sunday 15th November – Patricia McCarthy MULLAGH CHURCH : Eucharistic Minister: Helen McGrath & Teresa Donnellan Reader: Jade O’Connor KIB PARISH OFFICE WILL BE OPEN TUESDAY, THURSDAY O NLY THIS WEEK FROM 9.30AM TO 2.30PM REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DEAD November is the Month when we remember our beloved dead.

In your yearly box of envelopes you will find a sheet of paper on which you can write the names of your dead and out them in the box at the front of the altar in Mullagh Church. will remember them during the month of November.

FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF MARY The Franciscan Sisters will speak at all the Mass o n this weekend 31st Oct / 1st Nov and we ask for your generous support for their Missionary work.

A second collection will take place at all masses, please be as generous as you can.

Blessing of Graves

Sunday 1st November Ballard Graveyard – 2.30pm, Freagh graveyard 3.30pm , Kilfarboy graveyard at 4.15pm – Please note times have changed

Sunday 15th November Mullagh after 11am Mass - Quilty at 12.45pm - Kilmu rry at 1.30pm

Saturday 28th November Killernan at 1.00pm - Kildimo at 1.45pm - Kilbridge t at 2.30pm

Sunday 29th November - Coore after 9.30am Mass The Churchgate collection for the maintenance of Mullagh Graveyard takes place on

Sunday 8th November. The Committee would like to thank all the volunteers for their hard work this year.

All support is greatly appreciated MASS OF REMEMBRANCE will be on

Friday 13th November at 7pm in Mullagh Church.

People who have had funeral mass/buried in our Parish from 1st November 2025 to 30th September 2026 will be included in our Mass.

We ask you to let family members of our deceased who live outside our parish know about this Mass.

Mary Donnellan, Teresa Callinan Bridget Feeney Hehir, Maggie Downes PJ Walsh, Anne O’Dwyer Fr. Kevin O’Boyle, Mary McGannon Cora Scullane, John Callinan Neil Norton, Margaret McCarthy Seamus Burke, Dympna Whelan Anne O’Connor, John Killeen Patricia Flaherty, Dr Michael J Walsh Tom Moloney, Bridie Downes Irene O’Kelly Connolly, Michéal O’Doherty FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASSES After our recent Pastoral Council meeting it was de cided that First Anniversary Masses would now be included in the Gro uped Masses for that particular month beginning in January 2027.

BINGO IN MILTOWN MALBAY COMMUNITY CENTRE on

Tuesday 3rd of November at 8pm. Prize money €2000 pro rata.

All proceeds to Kilmurry Ibrickane Parish Funds.

Please Support. HISTORY OF CLARE YOUTH CLUBS 1969-2026 A group has been formed to compile a history of You th clubs in Clare from 1969-2026. We are hoping to make contac t with all Youth Clubs throughout the County (1969-2026) who were active during those years.

An information sheet will be di stributed to each Club contact person, and we ask you to please forward information to us by

Friday 30th October. If you need further information, please contact Jim McMahon jimmac.ennis@gmail.com 0868119086 , Nuala Donnellan nuala.historycryc@hotmail.com 0868066496 or Donagh O’Meara 087 2322140 donaghomeara@gmail.com REMEMBRANCE SERVICE – A time to remember, to honour each baby and pregnancy loss, by lighting a candle toget her.

The Church of the Holy Rosary, Ennis road, Limerick on 8th November 2026 at 3pm. PARISH GRAVEYARDS: We would appeal for volunteers to get involved in graveyards committees for Kilmurry Grav eyard, Killernan Graveyard and Kilbridget Graveyard.

Plea se contact KIB Parish Office 085 1872212 or office@kibparish.ie Confirmation ritual for the pupils of the 4 school in our Parish will be on

Sunday 8th November at 11am in Mullagh Church – a for this will take place on

Thursday 5th November at 7pm in Mullagh church . COME AS YOU ARE Monthly Catholic Prayer Group on

Monday 9th NOVEMBER in the Bellbridge House Hotel from 7.1 5pm to 8.30pm. For everyone; beginners and experienced-pr ayer people.

You are very welcome. Further informati on Phone Colette 087 7570150

SYMPATHY: We offer our sympathy to the family of Michael Crya n, Ballard Road & Michael Kennelly, Ennistymon road, Miltown.

May they Rest in Peace. NEW 5 WEEK TERM OF OIL PAINTING CLASSES commencing on 5th November in Mullagh - Thursday evenings 6.30pm-8.3 0pm Friday mornings 10am-12pm All levels welcome.

Limited places availab le. Deposit required.

Contact Caroline: 0851456796 / carolinelernihan@gmai l.com THE ANNUAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE for residents and staff of St Joseph's Hospital Ennis will take place at 2pm on

Wednesday 4 November in St Joseph's Church and all are welcome.

ANNUAL MASS FOR DECEASED EIRCOM STAFF , in Cloughleigh Church Ennis, Friday November 6th. 9.30 am. START YOUR CAREER IN BEAUTY THERAPY with our Free Apprenticeship Programme, starting 11 January 2027. Gain training at the College of FET Ennis, industry experience in a salo n / spa, and a Level 6 recognised Beauty Qualification.

For more informati on, contact: beautytherapyapprenticeship@lcetb.ie CLARE'S FITTEST SUPERSTARS : Fundraiser for Cahercalla Community Care and Ennis RFC,

Friday 13th November, 6pm, Trea cy's West County Hotel. Obstacle course, live DJ and raffle.

Admissi on €15 at the door. All welcome.

ANAM CARA GALWAY, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it's monthly Parent Support Evening for ber eaved parents on

Wednesday 4th November at 7.30pm in the Maldron Hotel, Headford Point, Sandy Road, Galway.

IRELAND'S 3RD NATIONAL FIRST SATURDAYS CONFERENCE : This year's conference will take place in Knock on Satur day November 28th.

The day begins at 10am and finishes at 5pm. It includes Holy Mass, adoration, talks, and a healing service.

Speakers include: Fr Patrick Cahill, Geraldine O'Donnell, Fr Leon Pereira OP, Nikki Kingsley, Fr Marius O'Reilly, Fr. Jaimie Twohig, Christine O'Hara, Fr. Mark Quinn, and Fr Philip Kemmy, Fr. John Keane will lead a Eucharistic Healing Service.

More information and the list of buses going are available on www.firstsaturdays . At Fatima Our Lady promised that if we did what she asked there would be peace in the world and that many souls would be saved.

CLARECARE OVER 65S DAY CENTER has now opened at Regina house.

Come and join us for fun and activities Monday to Thursday.

Contact Caroline on 0868328575 for more Info.

FRIENDS OF THE ORDER: Help sustain the living Christian presence in the Holy Land.

Friends of the Order off a simple wayto help.

To learn more or become a friend: Website: holysepulchre.ie/friends

Facebook

EOHSJ Ireland

Email

friends@holysepulchre.ie Phone: 086 3253882

KIB Sports Lotto : 26/10/2026 Jackpot – €10,600 09,10,11,32 NO JACKPOT WINNER €100 John Willie Sexton, Mullagh. €2 0 winners Joanne Malone, online.

Lorraine Morrissey, Carraigholt. To m O’Flaherty Power.

Ann Galvin, Quilty. Liz Galvin, Quilty. Next draw: O’Looneys on 02/11/2026 Next Jackpot €10,800. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS : meeting in the Band Room at the back of Miltown Malbay Church on Sundays at 11am. membe rs are welcome.

GROW MENTAL HEALTH- Friendly Community based peer support groups for anyone experiencing mental health concerns thro ugh connection, hope, identity by empowering members to nurture their pos itive wellbeing and personal growth.

Ennis Meeting- Maria Assumpta Hall .

Monday 7.30pm/Tuesday 2pm.

Contact Celia 086-1526966 / Www.g row.ie GROW MENTAL HEALTH - Friendly Community based peer support groups for anyone experiencing mental health issues throug h 12 Step Program of connection, hope, identity by empowering people to nurture their positive wellbeing and personal growth.

Ennis Meeting- Maria Assumpta Hall.

Monday 7.30pm/Tuesday 2pm.

Contact Celia 086-152696 6/ Www.grow.ie Managing Your Money LCETB are running a four-week course called Managing Your Money starting on

Friday 13th November in Miltown Malbay Campus.

This course will help you to explore the world of money management and to improve your personal and househo ld budgeting skills.

This course will help develop essential money manag ement skills.

You will also learn practical tips for reducing expenses and explore potential sources of additional income.

To book a place or find out email arlene.doris@lcetb.ie or call 0860319160

FRANK DEBERNARDO serves as Executive Director of New Ways Ministry, a US Catholic ministry of justice, education, and r econciliation for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer Catholics and the wider Church community.

He began volunteering at New Ways Ministry in 1992, joined the staff in 1994, and was appointed Executive Director in 1996, a position he still holds.

He is in Ireland for 2 weeks in Novemb er and will be here in Miltown Malbay/Spanish Point from Wedeve 4th to Friday morning 6th, when he’soff to Knock. . Invitation: I’d love to welcome you and some members of the parish team and parish pastoral council, as well as to welcome some of the staff of local schools who might appreciate this co nversation.

I’d love to invite people from local pastoral areas, parishes etctoo, I am also inviting school staff, counsellors, and others who might be interested.

Please contact Noirin on 087 4479115 or email info@fcjspiritualityhouse.ie for more details.

REFLECTION - ALL SAINTS I know a lot of saints, I do!

So let me mention just a few: I know someone who runs a team And teaches kids to play and dream, Who stands in cold and wind and rain On days they play and nights they train; Someone who’s there when we are sad, The best and gentlest friend we’ve had, Someone who says, ‘Just do your best’, When I am scared to take a test; A friend who takes the time to show How things were done so A teacher who just always knows Where that comma always goes; And others who are kind and good, Who try to act as Jesus would, Who show God’s love in all they do.

I know a lot of saints, don’t you? Christy Kenneally KIB Defibrillator 999 or 112 SAMARITANS 116 123 Local SVDP St. Annes Conference - 086 2168749

Email

mwsvp2021@gmail.com GA MEETING : A meeting of Gamblers Anonymous takes place every Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Clarecare, Harmony Row, Ennis.

WEST CLARE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION : 085 8559511

email

westclaremha@mentalhealthireland.ie WEST CLARE CANCER CENTRE 0659060762 email westclarecancercentre@gmail.com or social media.

Pieta Crisis 1800 247 Bereavement 0858568081

SLAINTE AN CHLAIR CLARE CANCER SUPPORT : (087) 6912396

E-mail

admin@clarecancersupport.com Yourmentalhealth.ie – 1800111888 Drugs.ie – 1800 459 Críocha Callan Cluster Fr. Donagh O’Meara 087 2322140

Rita O’Dwyer Ministry of Pastoral Care 086 3838500

Fr. Martin Shanahan Co PP 087 7486935

Fr. John McGovern Co PP 065 6839735

Church of Ireland Minister Vicki Lynch 086 8292073

Child Safeguarding Representatives John O’Brien 087 2724819 - Mary Murrihy 087 2261195

KIB Parish Office 0851872212 or

email

Mullagh (Kilmurry-Ibrickane)

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nenaghparish.ie Pastoral Council

nenaghpastoralcouncil@gmail.com Website: www.nenaghparish.ie Office Phone : 067-31272

Priest on Duty: 087 2405762

Pastoral Centre: 087-1878984 / 067-37590

Fr Pat Gilbert Fr Rexon Chullickal Fr Lorcán Kenny Fr Jofin Jose Odhrán Pastoral Area

Mass Times

Friday Portroe 7.30pm Curreeny 7.30 pm Saturday Youghalarra 6.30pm Puckane 7.30pm Templederry 7.00pm (and Wednesdays at 7.00pm) Silvermines 8.00pm Sunday Carrig 10.00am Portroe 10.00am Ballywilliam 11.15am Killeen 10.00am Silvermines 11.00am /gid00014/gid00028/gid00046/gid00046/gid00001/gid00021/gid00036/gid00040/gid00032/gid00046 /gid00020/gid00047/gid00001/gid00014/gid00028/gid00045/gid00052/gid00001/gid00042/gid00033/gid00001/gid00047/gid00035/gid00032/gid00001/gid00019/gid00042/gid00046/gid00028/gid00045/gid00052 Weekend Masses: Saturday 10am | Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion Saturday Vigil Mass | 6.15pm Sunday 8am | 12 noon | 6pm

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Amen. Remembrance Service Our Annual Service of Remembrance takes place in St. Mary of the Rosary on

Monday 2 November at 7pm. All welcome. Calvary Monument Following a detailed proposal from within the parish community we have decided to relocate the Calvary monument from its current location to a new site.

This decision was reached following comprehensive evaluation and investigation by both the Parish Finance Committee and the Parish Pastoral Council.

The new site is between the pathway to the Castle Garden and to the left of Our Lady’s statue (south-east from main entrance).

The proposed work will take place in the coming weeks.

The current location will be converted back to its previous use as a lawn space.

The project will be funded by a private sponsor from within the parish community.

Our Nearness to Eternity It has been traditional in Ireland to regard the dead as very close to us who are living.

Peig Sayers, a traditional storyteller who lived on the Great Blasket island off the Kerry coast was once asked where heaven was.

In reply she said it was just a few inches above the head of the tallest man on the island.

Heaven and earth, like life and death were one in the traditional way of thinking.

Whether or not Peig realized it, her belief about heaven’s closeness to earth is very similar to the thinking of the great medieval mystic known as Meister Eckhart.

When he was asked where does the soul go after death Eckhart said, ‘No place.

Where else would the soul be going, where else is the eternal world?

It can be nowhere other than here.’ We have somehow managed to lose that sense of the nearness of eternity and to forget that once the soul is free of the body, time and space, distance and separation are meaningless. (Sr Stanilaus Kennedy : Now is the Time )Nenagh Ormond Brass Band, Autumn Concert, presents IT’S A WONDERFUL WORLD, with guests Dunkerrin Folk Choir, Age Friendly Roscrea Ukulele Group and Rosie Grey’s Choir, St Cronan’s Church, Abbey Street, Roscrea.

Friday 6th November 7.30pm. Proceeds in aid of Age Friendly Roscrea . The Grand Glamorous Fashion Show 2026 Friday November 6th in the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh Bubbles, bites and boutiques at 6.00pm / Show starting at 8.00pm Admission €50.00 per person Tickets available from Lisa Baker and Pamela Scott shops or call: Mary on 087 2868363

Breda on 086 0782483 or Billy on 083 1528773

All proceeds going to Midwestern Cancer Foundation Blessing of the Graves 2026 Nenagh Parish Area

Sunday 1st November Times Famine After 10.30am Mass ( Tyone ) Convent Graves After 12noon Lisboney 2.00pm Old Abbey 3.00pm Kenyon Street 3.30pm Tyone 4.00pm Blessing of the Graves 2026 Odhran Pastoral Area

Sunday 1st November Killenaive 10.45am after Mass New Cemetery Templederry 11.30am Portroe After 10am Mass Garrykennedy 11.30am Castletown 12.30pm Kilmore 12noon Church of Ireland Templederry 12.15pm Dolla 12.30pm Ballinaclough 12.45pm Lisboney 2.00pm Cloughprior 2.00pm Killodiernan 2.30pm Knigh 3.00pm

Sunday 8th November Latteragh 1.00pm

Sunday 15th November Dromineer 2.00pm Monsea 2.30pm Burgess 2.30pm Youghal 3.30pm Nenagh Holy Spirit Prayer Group Come Holy Spirit, Creator Blest In my Soul, Take up thy rest The Nenagh Holy Spirit Prayer Group meets each Tuesday at Nenagh Pastoral Centre, Church Road, Nenagh, E45 YX06. 7.30 pm | Rosary 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm | Prayer and Praise, Scripture Healing Night : First Tuesday of every month.

Musicians and singers are always welcome.

Come and See! Nenagh Parish Newsletter Guidelines for Submitting Notices The strict deadline for receipt of notices is 12noon on Wednesdays.

However, as space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis , we may be unable to include content that comes in before the deadline.

This advice also applies respectfully to all Parish groups and personnel . Handwritten notices are accepted but notices submitted by email must be sent in a format that can be copy & pasted.

To this end, we will no longer accept material sent in image format JPEG, PNG files).

C-SAW Nenagh | November Dates C-SAW Nenagh (RN:20206303) is a Suicide Awareness and Mental Health Charity.

C-SAW has a drop-in listening service every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Pastoral Centre, Church Road, Nenagh from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Dates for this November are

Thursday 12th and

Thursday 26th . If you’re struggling with anything and need to talk, we are here for you, free refreshments available and also 1-to-1 chats.

C-SAW also has a free phone service every Friday and Sunday evening from 6pm to 9pm. Just call 0871755750 or message for a call back to talk to a trained volunteer.

C-SAW. Take the time to talk, we’re here to listen.

Ormond Historical Society There will be a talk on 8th November on Bronze Age finds in Tipperary.

The talk will be given by Mary Cahill former Head of Antiquities in the National Museum of Ireland.

It will be at 8.00pm in Abbey Court Hotel. Odhrán Pastoral Area Choir Would you like to join the for our upcoming Carol Service?

Our next practice will take place on Wednesday, 4th November in St John the Baptist Church.

We would be delighted to welcome anyone who enjoys singing and would like to join us as we prepare, through music and prayer, for this special celebration of Christmas.

In November, We Remember Medjugorje Afternoon Prayer in Day Care Centre on

Monday 2 November at 4pm. All welcome for the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and a Scripture reading.

First Friday/First Saturday Vigil A Vigil for First Friday/First Saturday will take place in the Sacristy of St. Mary of the Rosary Church, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary commencing at 7.30pm on

Friday 6 November. Holy Mass at 12 midnight.

Vigil concludes at 2am. Adoration and Rosary.

All are welcome to attend all or part of the Vigil. (Entrance through the Sacristy door of the Church).

Our Faithful Departed John Morrissey Vakkachan (Fr Rexon’s Dad) Betty (Elizabeth) O’Brien née Whelan May They Rest In Peace . Amen . November Envelopes are available at the entrance of the church, once filled you can return the envelope by placing into the basket collection at weekend Masses or by putting through the letter box on the sacristy door on the right hand side of the altar during the weekdays.

These lists of names will be included in Masses celebrated throughout November the Remembering Month.

Nenagh

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Tradaree Pastoral Area Newsletter Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 25th October 2026 Parishes of Newmarket on Fergus, Shannon & Sixmilebridge Tradaree Ministry Team: Priests : Fr. Albert McDonnell 085 7811823 , a.mcdonnell@killaloedio cese.ie Fr. Michael Geragthy 087 9926519 , Fr. Tom Whelan 087 27 30299 , Fr. Damien Nolan 086 8396636

Tradaree Pastoral Area Mass Schedule Newmarket on Fergus Parish Newmarket Church : Tue -

Fri 9.30am. Sat 6pm . Carrigerry Church : Sun 9am. Wells Church

Sun 10.30am Shannon Parish Mary Immaculate : Mon - Communion Liturgy 10am. Tue - Fri 10am. Sat 11am.

Sun 10.30am Ss. John & Paul Church: Mon & Fri 7pm.

Sat 6.30pm.

Sun 12 noon. Sixmilebridge Church: Mon, Wed to

Fri 9.30am. Tue - Communion Liturgy 9.30am.

Sat 7.30pm.

Sun 12 noon. Kilmurry Church : Sun 9am Tradaree Parish Offices Newmarket-on-Fergus - Mary 061-368127

Email

office@newmarketonfergusparish.ie Website: www.newmarketonfergus.ie . Open Mon - Thur 10am to 2.30pm Shannon - Jemma 061-363243 ,

Email

office@shannonparish.ie , Website: www.shannonparish.ie Open Tue - Fri 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm Sixmilebridge/Kilmurry - Puff 087-2204820

Email

office@sixmilebridgeparish.ie Website: sixmilebridgeparish.ie.

Open Tue - Fri 10am to 12 noon New sletter Deadline : Please note that items for inclusion should be submitted by

Wednesday 12 noon Clare Care over 65s Day Centre has now opened at Regina House in Kilrush.

Mon. - Thurs. Call Caroline 0868328575 . Ireland's 3rd National First Saturdays Conference will take place in Knock on Saturday November 28th.

The day begins at 10am and finishes at 5pm. It includes Holy Mass, adoration, talks, and a healing service.

More info and the list of buses going are available on www.firstsaturdays.ie . Blessed Dominic Collins SJ 1566 —1602 - (31 October) Blessed Dominic Collins was born in Youghal, Co. Cork.

His family was one of the leading families in the town.

Dominic left Ireland for France and had nine years in the military; he became a captain and a military Governor.

He then went to Spain and met Fr. White, a Jesuit Priest. Fr. White inspired Dominic to become a Jesuit brother.

It was as a Jesuit brother that he returned to Ireland in the Battle of Kinsale.

Dominic was captured by the English army and imprisoned.

He was threatened, cajoled and offered treasures if he would renounce his faith.

His family was brought to him to persuade him to renounce his faith and to go against his conscience; even to ‘pretend’ to do so.

Dominic refused and on the 31st October 1602 he was executed in his home town of Youghal.

An English officer who witnessed his death said; “He is going to his death as eagerly as I would go to a banquet. ” Dominic, it is told replied; “For this cause I would be willing to die not once but a thousand deaths. ” He was Beatified by Pope John Paul in 1997 . A Prayer to Blessed Dominic Collins SJ Almighty and ever living God, you gave Blessed Dominic Collins grace to overcome the suffering of martyrdom which he endured for being true to his conscience.

He bore witness to his family in the times of trouble.

Through his intercession we ask you to hear the prayer we offer you in faith and give us the courage to bear witness to our families and the strength to be true to our conscience.

Let his prayer enable us to endure every trial for love of you and to make all haste on our way to you, in whom alone is life.

We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.

Newmarket-on-Fergus (includes Shannon & Sixmilebridge)

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Mass Intentions Newmarket-on-Fergus Sat. 24th Oct. 12 noon Wells: Richard Conroy.

Sat. 24th Oct. 6pm Newmarket: Claire Touhy.

Brian and Martin Connaughton. Emma McCormack - Murphy.

Sun.25th Oct. Wells: Mary McInerney and her husband Tony.

Sat 31st Oct 6pm Newmarket: Marie and Kevin Murphy, Carrowmeer

Sun 1st Nov 9am Carrigerry : Feast of All Saints

Sun 1st Nov 10.30am Wells: Feast of all Saints. Jackie Hayes Raymond Conlon Recent Deaths:

Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Peggy McCarthy, Stonehall.

May she rest in peace. Sixmilebridge Sat. 24th Oct. 7.30 p.m. : Timothy and Christina McDonnell.

Bunny and Jack Nash. Michael, Eillen and Haulie Hannon.

Sun. 25th Oct. 12 Noon: Nuala Enright Sophia O’Connor.

Jimmy Tiernan. Shannon Sat. 24th October 11am Ollie and Helen O’Shea.

John, Noírín, Gerard and Brenda Roche. Deceased members of the Fianna Fáil Party.

Sat. 24th Oct. 6.30pm J&P: Sharon Byrne, remembering Phil, Paddy and Johnny Byrne and Bea and Paddy Cusack.

Patricia Collins. Anne Marie Joyce. Eugene and Kevin McNulty.

Sun. 25th Oct. 10.30am Fr. Gerard Stapleton (1st Michael Brodie.

Damien McDonnell. Sun. 25th October. 12 noon SSJ&P: Denis Chambers, remembering his daughter Susan Chambers.

Timothy O’Shea. Fri. 30th Oct. 7pm J&P: Patrick Cantillon.

Matt Petticrew. Sat. 31st October 11am Peter Geraghty Sat. 31st Oct. 6.30pm J&P: John Byrne (1st Jim Johnston.

Sun. 1st November 10.30am Frances Shaughnessy.

Sun. 1st November. 12 noon SSJ&P: Tom and Nora Brouder, remembering Kathleen, Ann and Pat Brouder.

Patricia Cliff ord and deceased members of the Clifford and Earls family.

Tony Coleman. Also Remembering: Michael Delaney and Mary Carroll . We extend our prayers and sympathies to the family and friends of: Michael Lynch, Tarbert, Co. Kerry , brother of Betty Shinners, Tullyglass Crescent, Shannon.

Des Corcoran, Ballysheedy, Co. Limerick, brother of Phil Roche and father of Sue Corcoran.

May they rest in eternal peace. Parish Notes Sixmilebridge Remembrance Mass:

Friday 6th at 7.30 p.m. Sixmilebridge Blessing of Graves: Sunday November 1st Kilmurry 10 a.m.

Ballysheen 1 p.m. Feenagh 1.30 p.m. Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist . This weekend we welcome the boys and girls presenting themselves from both Kilmurry and Sixmilebridge as they journey with Family, Faith community and their schools to celebrate these sacraments.

Pray for them, as they enrol this Sunday at 9am in Kilmurry and 12noon in Sixmilebridge . Sixmilebridge G. A. A. Club Lotto: 8 9 10 23 Jackpot: €5,700

Newmarket-on-Fergus Pastoral Council

The next pastoral council meeting is

Thursday 29th October at 7pm in the church meeting room.

Church Collections last weekend: Thank you for your generous ongoing support to church funds.

Last week collection realised €1689.25 Tap2donate machine : A new initiative for our parish which will enable people to make secure donations with the tap of a debit/ credit card or smart phone.

It is in the main porch of Our Lady of the Rosary Church.

This is not a replacement for the envelope system that parishioners are accustomed to.

Parishioners that are registered with the envelope system will receive a new box of envelopes in December.

We wish to thank you all for your continued support and the many ways in which you contribute to our parish and priests of the pastoral area.

A big thank you to the people who distribute the parish envelopes each year and have done so for very many years.

Mary’s Meals Information Meeting

Tuesday 27th October at 7pm in Our Lady of the Rosary Church Sacristy.

Shannon Tax Rebate Scheme . Any Parishioner who contributes to the Parish with their envelope and are part of the Tax Rebate Scheme are asked to call into the Sacristy to collect your new box for Nov 26 – Oct 27. If you’re interested in being part of the scheme, please contact the Parish Office Eucharistic Adoration is available Monday to Friday between 2pm and 6pm and Saturday 3pm – 4pm in our Adoration Chapel, Skycourt.

If you would like to give one hour per week in the Adoration Chapel, please contact the Parish Office.

Last Sunday’s collection was €1,638. Mission Sunday collection was €2,445. As ever, we are grateful for your continued support and great generosity.

Shannon A. C. Car Boot Sale –

Sunday 1st of November. Clear out your cupboards, make some extra cash or come along and grab a bargain all while supporting the Track Development Fund.

For Sellers: -Set up from 8:30am - Single car space €15. Double space is €25 For Visitors : - Gates open 9am to 1pm. Entry €2 per adult.

Children go FREE! . Every euro raised will help move closer to building a new athletics track for our community.

Dylan’s Fancy Dress Halloween Disco in aid of Temple Street Hospital takes place

Friday 30th of October at Hope Café between 5pm and 7pm. Admission Free. Feast of SS Simon and Jude - 28th of October

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Weekday Masses

for the week ahead

Tuesday 3rd November 10am Mass St Mary’s Church

Thursday 5th November: 10am Mass St Molua’s Church, Adoration

Friday 6th November: First Friday 10am Mass St Molua’s Church with 1 hour Adoration

Saturday 7th November: No Mass

Sunday 8th November: 11am Mass St Mary’s Church We remember in our Prayers at this time

Sunday 1st November: John O’Farrell – Months Mind Ita Hanrahan - Anniversary St Mary’s 11 am

Sunday 22nd November Dorothy Woods – Months Mind St Mary’s 11am Weekend Ministries Date Reader (please check with celebrant before Mass) Eucharist Minister Church Cleaning (to be cleaned week leading up to your date) Oct 31st – St Molua’s Nov 1st – St Mary’s No Mass O’Farrell family No Mass Margaret Mooney Anne Molloy Christine Sheedy, Mary Kirby Nov 7th – St Molua’s Nov 8th – St Mary’s No Mass Anne Daly No Mass Oonagh McElhinney Anne Molloy Helen Reilly, Shirley McNulty Nov 14th – St Molua’s Nov 15th – St Mary’s No Mass Francis McNul ty No Mass Anne Molloy Marie/Jude McInerney, Margaret Mooney Breda McNamara, Margaret Kenney Collections 24th October: Offertory: €294.70 Church Renovation: €30 Priest Collection: €180 Mission Sunday: €139.30 Priest Benevolent Fund: €5 Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area O’Gonnelloe Parish All Souls 1st November 2026 Clergy of Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area: Kieran Blake PP, 061 954 181 or 087 930 2214 or banner21faithfull@gmail.com Fr Pat Larkin Co PP 061 921212 or 087 230 0627 or larkpj2019@gmail.com Fr John Jones 061 927 213 or 086 193 3479

Pastoral Minister: Michael Daly - 086 3813677

Email

mdaly178@gmail.com O’Gonnelloe

Parish Office

TEL

085 877 9113 or office@ogonnelloeparish.ie Open from 10am - 2pm on Thursdays. Deadline for

notices for the newsletter is Thursday by 11am. Parish Website: www.ogonnelloeparish.ie Parish

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O’Gonnelloe Parish Live Stream of Mass on weekends from St Molua’s Church www.youtube.com/@StMoluasChurch/live or click on Mass Broadcast on parish website “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth”. THINK ABOUT IT! Blessing of the Graves will be held on this

Sunday 1st November with the schedule as follows: CilÍn 11:45am; New Cemetery 12:15pm; Gate Cemetery 12:50pm; Hill Cemetery 1:30pm. First Friday Mass is on

Friday 6th November at 10am in St Molua’s Church with one hour of Adoration after. Ogonnelloe Pastoral Council meeting will be held on

Thursday 12th November at 9pm in Community Hall.

Remembrance Mass for those who died within the last year in our parish will be held on Friday November 20th at 7.30pm in St Molua’s Church.

If you would like loved ones from elsewhere to be remembered at this Mass, please fill in the booklets in the churches or give the names to Joanne in the Parish Office.

Visits : We invite sick or housebound parishioners who would like to arrange a First Friday visit or family members in hospitals in the region at present who would like a visit from the priest to please call Kieran on 087 9302214 or the parish office on 085 877 9113 . The Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area comprises of the parishes of Bodyke & Tuamgraney, Ogonnelloe, Scariff, Feakle, Killanena & Flagmount, Mountshannon (Clonrush) & Whitegate and also provides services to Raheen Community Hospital.

Weekend Mass Rota for November in Inis Cealtra Cluster will be Saturday Scariff 6:30pm; Kilcl aren 7pm. Sunday Bodyke 9:30am; Flagmount 9:30am; Whitegate 10am; Ogonnelloe (St Mary’s); Scariff 11am. Weekend Mass Rota for December in Inis Cealtra Cluster will be Saturday Tuamgraney 6:30pm; Mountshannon 7pm; Ogonnelloe (St Molua’s) 8pm. Sunday Clonusker 9am; Killanena 9:30am; Feakle 10am: Scariff 11am. Ogonnelloe Parish: MINISTERS OF WORD / READERS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: We extend a warm welcome to all who are part of the Ministry of the Word & Eucharistic Ministers to an eve ning of appreciation, reflection & little input in the Bodyke GAA Community Hall, Tuamgraney V94 YH32 o n

Wednesday 25th November at 7.30 pm. We will join on the night with members from Bodyke/Tuamgraney Parish.

Café Exchange: is open on Saturdays from 10.30am - 1pm. All are welcome.

Family Bingo in Ogonnelloe Community Hall on Sundays in November (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th) from 6-8pm. €10 for one player, €30 for family pack.

All are welcome. All proceeds go back into the Community.

Christmas Craft and Food Fair in Ogonnelloe hall,

Sunday 15th November. 11.00-15.00. Cafe will be open during the fair. 14 stalls with a variety of goods also raffle in aid of the hall.

Clare Libraries, Age Friendly Clare and Digi Clare are hosting a series of free, friendly information sessions for older adults across the county.

Learn how to set up and use your My Gov ID account to access online government services and discover how Artificial Intelligence can support everyday activities.

Friendly su pport and guidance will be available throughout each session in Scariff Library on 10 November.

Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2026 sends thousands of gift-filled shoeboxes to children in Africa and Eastern Europe.

You can help! Leaflets are available from Bane's Gift Shop as we ll as being a drop-off centre for shoeboxes.

Closing date for collection is

Friday 6th November. Any queries to Joanne 086 8177649 . Sliabh Aughty Drama Group will present 2 One Act hilarious comedies for pub theatre again this year. “As Do I” by Siobhan Donnellan and “Murder in Little Grimley” by David Tristram. They will p erform in Ballinakill Hall, Co Galway, on 7th & 8th November at 8pm. They will also perform it in McNamara’s Bar, Scariff from 13th to 15th November at 8pm. Tickets cost €10.00 cash only at the door on the night.

All are welcome to this very entertaining evening.

Cash for Clobber Ogonnelloe Parents Association: are doing a collection with final date November 16th, all clothes can be dropped to the school, bags can be left in the shelter the weekend of 13th/14th also . Community support would be greatly appreciated.

Lions Club International sponsors a worldwide collection and distribution of used spectacles to Third World countries.

A drop-off box is available in O'Meara's - Vital Pharmacies, Scariff for spectacles broken or unbroken with lenses please.

Spectacles collected are transported to Medico Lions Club, Le Havre, France.

In Le Havre spectacles are sorted and graded before shipping to third world countries.

Any queries Joanne 086-8177649 . Helplines: ALONE (for older people) 0818 222 024

Women’s Aid Helpline 1800 341900

Clare Haven 065 6822435

Samaritans, Ennis - 065 6829777

St. Vincent de Paul, East Clare - 086 3 921492

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Quin Clooney Maghera Parish Notes 31st Oct 2 026/1st Nov 2026 Fr Tom Ryan, Co Parish Priest and Vicar Forane Abbey Clu ster 087-2349816

Priest on Duty for Abbey Pastoral Area 065- 6869098

Parish Secretary , 065-6825612 www.quinclooneymagheraparish.ie parishqcm@gmail.com Broadcasting on 107.9 Date Anniversaries Eucharistic Ministers Readers Tellers Sat Oct 31st Clooney 7pm Special Intentions.

Catherine Ryan Linda Hale Sun Nov 1st Maghera 9.30am Michael & Theresa Corbett, Rylane.

Bríd Corbett, Maghera. Eileen Daly Mary Casey Sun Nov 1st Quin 11am John & Kathleen Nagle, Ballyhannon.

Michael Collins, Corbally. Maur een McKeogh & Colette Colleran Deirdre Clune Colette Colleran & Marian Reynolds Sat Nov 7th Clooney 7pm Bridie & John Gallagher, Moyriesk.

Patricia Hayward (nee Ireton) late of Lassana, Clooney.

Mary O’Connor Sun Nov 8th Maghera 9.30am Gerry Neylon, Crowhill.

Catherine O’Halloran Eileen Daly Sun Nov 8th Quin 11am Martin Gallagher, Annette Gallagher Maclean, Alister Maclean & Paddy Gallagher, Quin.

Teasie Ryan & Kay O’Shaughnessy Mary Maher Betty Shally & Helen Haugh

Daily Mass

this week: Tuesday to Friday at 10am St Mary’s Church, Quin.

Our Mass on Monday, All Souls Day will be the 7pm Remembrance Mass in St Mary’s Church, Quin.

First Friday of November is this Friday, 6th November.

RIP: Yvonne Flanagan, Ballyvrohane. Weekly Contributions: Amount Collected for the past week €1,124 . The Parish Council thank you for your weekly contributions for the upkeep of the Parish.

Contributi ons can also be left in the parish office or alternatively you can use the Donate Button on the Killaloe Diocese website.

Your generosity is very much appreciated.

Children’s Liturgy: Leaders for

Sun 1st Nov: Sandra Quirke & Aislinn Homer, Leaders for

Sun 8th Nov: Sinead O’Halloran & Maria Riordan.

November Masses for the Holy Souls: The month of November dedicated to the Holy souls is our a nnual reminder not to forget our loved ones and those who before us.

Envelopes are available in all three Churches for Parishioners to pray for and remember loved ones during November.

Our November Masses for the Holy Souls begin on All Souls Day,

Monday 2nd November and continue throughout the month of November.

Mass of Remembrance: You are invited to join the parish community on Monday All Souls evening at 7pm in St Mary’s Church, Quin to pray for and remember all whod ied in the past year and to pray with and offer suppor t to parishioners who have been bereaved following the death of a family member.

Please note there will be no 1 0am Mass in Quin on Monday morning.

Quin & Clooney

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Blessing of Graves: Our annual blessing of the Graves will take place this

Sunday 1st November, the Feast of All Saints - In the Church grounds after 9.30am Mass in St Stephen’ s Church, Maghera, and after the 11 o’clock Mass in Quin at the Priests Graves in the church grounds , the Abbey Cemetery and St Fineen’s Cemetery.

On

Sunday 8th November at 2pm in Kildrum Cemetery and at 3pm in Clooney Cemetery. Feast of All Saints: On

Sunday 1st November, we celebrate the feast of All Saints.

This feast honours us all living and dead.

This feast celebrates those gone before us and p roclaims with love that the finest common thread among us is that we are children of God, friends of Jesus Christ and the place where God's glory dwells.

In celebrating the feasts of All saints and All Souls th is Sunday and Monday we celebrate and remember.

In praying for our dead, we keep their memory alive, "No one is ever dead while someone still remembers.

For the Faithful Departed - Holy Souls: The Divine Mercy & Rosary will be held in Maghera Church at 3pm for the 5 Sundays in November.

All welcome. All Souls Day: Monday November 2nd, the Feast of All Souls is a day of special remembrance for all the faithful departed.

We are invited to pause to pray and remember in a special way loved ones and all the faithful departed.

May they rest in peace. Feast of All the Saints of Ireland:

Friday 6th November is the feast of all the Saints of land.

On this day, we pray with our fellow country men and women who share i n the eternal glory of heaven.

Quin Village Tidy Towns: is delighted to celebrate three awards at the recent 2026 Super Valu Tidy Towns National Awards – County Clare Winner, Gold Medal Winner and Best Newc omer in the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan Local Authority Pollinator Awards.

Our score rose to 4 11, just two points behind eventual winners Ballinahown , Co. Westmeath.

The adjudicators particularly praised three community projects: the restoration of the Grotto beside Quin Abbey, creating a safer, more accessible place prayer and reflection; the restored Famine Pot on Tulla Road, preserving our heritage with a welcoming seating area; and the Return to Nature Clare Church Biod iversity Project at St Mary's Church, supporting wildflowers, bees, butterflies and other wildlife.

Sincere thanks to Chairman Pat O'Brien, our committee, volunteers, par ishioners, Scoil na Mainistreach, local businesses, community partners, Clare County Council, funders and donors.

A proud achievement for our parish, reflecting t he dedication and community spirit of everyone involved.

Clare’s Fittest Superstars : Fundraiser for Cahercalla Community Care and Ennis RFC ,

Friday 13th November, 6pm, Treacy’s West County Hotel. Obstacle course, live DJ and raffle.

Admission €15 at the door. All welcome. The annual mass of Remembrance for residents and staff of St Joseph's Hospital Ennis will take place at 2pm on

Wednesday 4 November in St Joseph's Church and all ar welcome.

Start your career in Beauty Therapy with our Free Apprenticeship Programme, starting 11 January 2027. Gain training at the College of FET Ennis, industry experience in a salon / spa, and a Level 6 recognised Beauty Qualification.

For more information, contact: beautytherapyapprenticeship@lcetb.ie Clare Libraries, Age Friendly Clare and Digi Clare are hosting a series of free, friendly information sess ions for older adults across the county.

Learn how to set up and use your My Gov ID account to access online government services & discover how Artificial Intelligence support everyday activities.

Support & guidance throug hout each session.

Dates & Locations: Scariff Library – 10 November, Ennistymon Library – 17 & 19 November, Kilrush Library – 24 & 26 November, Shannon Library – 1 & 3 December & Ennis Library – 9 & 10 December.

Meditation and Gentle Movement for the next 6 Mondays in Cloughleigh Community Hall V 95 K31X from 10 am to 11.45 am. Facilitated by Mary Lillis.

Supported by EWCG. Cost €5. Enquiries: 086 1035633 . All are welcome.

Split the Pot: No results to hand. Next draw takes place on Tuesday Nov 3rd, 2026. Envelopes for split the pot can be filled in, at Gala, The Abbey Tavern, The Village Inn, Abbey Express Laundry, Quin Post Office & A Taste of Quin. "Be in to win". GAA Lotto Draw: 29th Oct 2026 Jackpot: €20,000. Numbers drawn: 14,20,25, 28. No winner. €40 Winners – Lesley Lee, Sheelagh Daffy Reidy , Alice Jackson, Helen Reynol ds & Adrian Fleming.

Next draw Clubhouse 5th of November 2026. Jackpot: €20,000. Tickets available online a t www.clooneyquingaa.ie - purchase cut-off time 5.00pm. Also available in Gala, Quin Post Office, Cloo ney Stores & The Village Inn; purchase cut-off time 1pm. Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur dtacaíocht leanúnach.

Newsletter Deadline: The cut-off time for submission of notices for inclusion in the newsletter is Tuesday at 5pm. Notices can be emailed to quinparish@gmail.com Thought for the Week: Everybody makes mistakes.

Learn to see your own, and turn a to others’.

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INIS CEAL TRA PASTORAL AREA SCARIFF PARISH NEWSLETTER November 2nd is a day set aside to remember & pray for all our beloved Dead.

We extend a warm welcome to join with us at Mass on Monday at 10am. Sunday next 1st Nov is the Feast of All Saints.

Mass Times-

Saturday 31st October at 6.30pm

Sunday 1st November at 11am.

Sun 1 Nov 11:00am Seanie Pearl and his sons Eoin and Brendan Eamon and Kathleen McNamara

Sat 7 Nov 6:30pm Fr Leo Long Marie and Neilus Long Sean Clune Tom McNamara

Sun 8 Nov 11:00am Eddie and Kay Fahy

Fri 13 Nov 10:00am McNamara Family (Clonusker)

Sat 14 Nov 6:30pm Fr Joe McMahon

Sun 15 11:00a Pakie and Patricia McNamara and deceased members of November 2026: Saturday: Scariff 6.30pm Sunday: Scariff 11am Weekdays : Scariff: Monday – Friday (inclusive) 10am Masses in other Churches : Saturday: Kilclaran 7pm Sunday: Bodyke 9.30am; Flagmount 9.30am; St Mary’s Ogonelloe 11am; Whitegate 10am December 2026: Sunday: Clonusker 9am; Scariff 11am; Weekdays: Scariff: Monday – Friday (inclusive) 10am Masses in other Churches : Saturday: Tuamgraney 6.30pm; Mountshannon 7pm; St Molua’s Ogonelloe 8pm Sunday: Killanena 9.30am; Feakle 10am1 November 2026 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time Anniversary Masses Parish Masses CLERGY OF INIS CEALTRA PASTORAL AREA Fr Kieran Blake Co-PP- Tel 061- 954181

Mob 087-9302214 banner21faithfull@gmail.com Fr Pat Larkin Co-PP - Tel 061-921212

Mob 087-2300627 larkpj2019@gmail.com Fr. John Jones – 061-927213

Mob 086-1933479

Fr Jackie Sharpe MINISTRY OF PASTORAL CARE: Michael Daly 086-3813677 mdaly178@gmail.com PARISH EMAIL scariffparish@gmail.com ANNIVERSARIES-Micheál Pearl 087-9117593

PARISH WEBSITE, INCL. WEBCAM: www.scariffparish.ie Feast of All Saints We offer our sympathy to the family, relatives & friends of Steve Smith , Moynoe, Scariff who died during the week.

May he Rest in Peace Please take home one of our November Envelopes (available at the church doors) where you can include your loved ones & friends that you would like remembered at Masses during the month of November.

May all our departed loved ones rest in the Peace of Christ. Please return lists before

Monday 2nd November. November Offering Envelopes Sympathy Feast of All Souls Friday next is the First Friday in November.

Fr. Pat will visit on Thursday & Friday as normal.

Scariff and Moynoe

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Sliabh Aughty Drama Group will present 2 One Act hilarious comedies for pub theatre again this year. “As Do I” by Siobhan Donnellan and “Murder in Little Grimley” by David Tristram. They will perform in Ballinakill Hall , Co Galway on 7th & 8th November at 8pm. They will also perform it in McNamara’s Bar, Scariff from 13th to 15th November at 8pm. Tickets cost €10.00 cash only at the door on the night.

All are welcome. We extend a warm welcome to all who are part of the Ministry of the Word & Eucharistic Ministers to an evening of appreciation, reflection & little input in the Teagasc Office, Scariff V94 NX58 on

Tuesday 24th November at 7.30 pm. We will join on the night with members from Mountshannon / Whitegate Parish.

Team Hope Shoebox Appeal sends thousands of gift-filled shoeboxes to children in Africa and Eastern Europe.

You can help! Leaflets are available from Bane's Gift Shop as well as being a drop off centre for shoeboxes.

Closing date for collection is

Friday 6th November . Any queries to Joanne 086 8177649 . This is the annual Mass for all who died during the past year. It will take place on

Saturday 21st November at 6.30 p.m . During this Mass we will pray for all who died in our parish community during the past year & any family members who died away from the parish in the past year.

If you would like to include a family member please let Donie Bane or any member of the Scariff Pastoral Council know or drop names into Parochial House or email scariffparish@gmail.com The Blessing of Graves which is part of our November Remembrance for our beloved dead will take place as follows -

Sunday 1st November after 11 a.m. Mass : Priests’ Graves in Church Grounds immediately after 11am Mass followed by Old Moynoe Cemetery & New Moynoe Cemetery – BLESSING OF KYLES

Sunday 8th November --Carrowmore 2 p.m. & Capparoe 2.45 p.m. Bodyke /Tuamgraney :

Sunday 8th November (weather permitting): Bodyke Church Grounds - after 9:30am Mass Kilnoe Cemetery - 12pm St. Colman's Cemetery (inc An Casaoireah) 12:40pm St. Colman's Cemetery - 1:15pm Feakle & Kilcalaran: Weekend 7th /8th November.

Kilclaren Cemetery after 7pm Mass on

Saturday 7th & Feakle Cemetery at 12.30 on

Sunday 8th November. Killanena/Flagmount:

Sunday 1st November – Kyle in Flagmount after 9.30 am Mass; Killanena Cemetery 12 Noon, Faha Cemetery 12.30 Ogonnelloe :

Sunday 1st November-CilÍn 11:45am; New Cemetery 12:15pm; Gate Cemetery 12:50pm; Hill Cemetery 1:30pm. Mountshannon / Whitegate: Clonrush Cemetery on

Sunday 8th November at 12 Noon Remember those who kept the faith, who always turned to pray, Who showed the love of Jesus in their lives from day to day.

Remember those this special time, who live with God above, All Saints, All Souls, and all our own, Who live with God in love.

Amen All Saints, All Souls The annual mass of remembrance for residents and staff of St Joseph's Hospital Ennis will take place at 2pm on

Wednesday 4th November in St Joseph's Church and all are welcome.

Thanks for your kind and generous support for our Offertory collection: 25 October €755. Blessing of Graves: Scariff Parish Offertory Collection St Joseph’s Hospital, Ennis Blessing of Graves in Inis Cealtra Cluster Mass of Remembrance A time to remember, to honour each baby & pregnancy loss, by lighting a candle together at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ennis Rd, Limerick on 8th November 3pm. All are welcome “November reminds us that change can be beautiful”Thought for the Week Team Hope Shoebox Appeal Remembrance Service Ministers of Word /Readers & Eucharistic Ministers Sliabh Aughty Drama Group