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Indulgences at the Commemoration of All Souls
From 12 noon on the 1st November to 2nd November, all who have confessed, received Holy Communion and prayed for the Pope’s Intentions can gain one Plenary Indulgence. Act of Spiritual Confession – A personal Act of Contrition will fulfil the obligation to go to Confession at this time. Any of the
Live Streaming of Parish Masses
Live Streaming of Masses is now available in Patrickswell Church and it is hoped to have live streaming of Masses soon from Ballybrown. Special thanks to all who are making this possible. People are encouraged to join spiritually in the celebration of Mass in their local church. To view Mass on
2020 First Holy Communions
This year's First Holy Communion Masses for Ballybrown are taking place this week in Saint Joseph's Church, Ballybrown over two days, Friday 21st August at 3.00pm and on Saturday 22nd August at 10.30am and 2.00pm. As numbers in the church are restricted to 50 in accordance with current Government and HSE
2020 Mass of Chrism at St John’s Cathedral, Limerick
This week will see the much-anticipated celebration of the long overdue 2020 Diocesan Mass of Chrism on this coming Thursday 13th August at 7.30pm. The Chrism Mass is the great annual gathering of the Diocese – lay faithful, religious, priests and Bishop, all gathered in the one Eucharist. Everyone renews their
2020 Graveyard Masses
Update 07/08/2020: Limerick Diocese have advised strongly against holding Cemetery Masses due to the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. Therefore regretfully there will be no Graveyard/Cemetery Masses taking place in Clounanna, Kilkeedy or Patrickswell this August.
GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final 2019
GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final 2019: In view of Limerick's participation, Saturday evening Vigil Masses in our Parish on Saturday July 27th 2019 have been rescheduled as follows:- Patrickswell: The 6.30 pm Vigil Mass for Saturday evening 27/07/2019 will be brought forward to the earlier time of 4.30 pm. Ballybrown:
Canonisation of Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman
BREAKING NEWS: Monday 1st July: It has been confirmed by Pope Francis that Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman will be declared a saint later this year. The date of the canonisation which will take place in Rome has been announced as Sunday, 13th October, 2019. There is a direct historical connection between John Henry Newman and our
Annual Cemetery/Graveyard Masses
ANNUAL CEMETERY/GRAVEYARD MASSES 2019 During the month of August we remember at special Masses our deceased relatives and friends who have been buried in our local graveyards and cemeteries. The following are the arrangements for Graveyard and Cemetery Masses within the Parish:- Clounanna graveyard – Tuesday 6th August at 7.30 pm
Parish Weekly Newsletter 10th February 2019
Parish Newsletter February 10th 2019 Fr Mike Cussen Tel: 061 353711 Mobile 087 1279015 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm. Contact Number: 061 353454 Email: pwbbparishoffice@gmail.com Parish Website: pwbbparish.com Reflection for World Day of Prayer for the Sick, Monday 11th February ‘The Church’s maternal vocation to the
Parish Weekly Newsletter 3rd February 2019
Parish Newsletter February 3rd 2019 Fr Mike Cussen Tel: 061 353711 Mobile 087 1279015 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm. Contact Number: 061 353454. Parish Website: pwbbparish.com Email: pwbbparishoffice@gmail.com Sunday 3rd February - Feast Day of Saint Blaise, Patron Saint of Throat Illnesses: Saint Blaise's protection of
Parish Weekly Newsletter 26/27th January 2019
PARISH NEWSLETTER 26/27th January 2019 Fr Mike Cussen Tel: 061 353711 Mobile: 087 1279015 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm. Contact Number: 061 353454. Parish Website: pwbbparish.com Email: pwbbparishoffice@gmail.com We offer a Special welcome to the children from Ballybrown and Patrickswell NS to our Masses this weekend
Parish Weekly Newsletter January 20th 2019
PARISH NEWSLETTER 20th January 2019 Today we welcome Canon John O’Shea from our Pastoral Unit to celebrate the 10.00am Mass in Ballybrown. The Wedding Feast at Cana: The Bible has many different metaphors for the relationship in intimate love between God and his people. Covenant is one. Father and Child is
Parish Weekly Newsletter 13th January 2019
PARISH NEWSLETTER 13th January 2019 Baptism of Our Lord An Occasion To Reflect On Our Own Baptism We are children of God. The Spirit of God lives within each one of us. We are invited to have Jesus as one of our friends. Morning Prayer Father in Heaven, You love me. You
Weekly Newsletter for 5th/6th January 2019
PARISH NEWSLETTER 05/06 January 2019 Epiphany of the Lord Reflection for 2019 from Fr Mike. Soon the Christmas decorations will be put away. Soon the crib and Christmas candle will be set aside. We pray that we will bring the Spirit, Hope and Love of the Christmas story into the year
Weekly Newsletter for 22/23 December 2018
PARISH NEWSLETTER - 22/23 December 2018 4th Sunday of Advent A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE Thank you for the many ways you continue to give support and encouragement to Monsignor, Éamonn and myself as your local priests. We greatly appreciate. Central to our baptism is that we journey in Friendship and Faith together.
Weekly Parish Newsletter 15/16 December 2018
PARISH NEWSLETTER 15/16 December 2018 3rd Sunday of Advent We welcome the 2nd Class Children from Ballybrown and Patrickswell Schools to our Masses this weekend. Notices The Society of St. Vincent De Paul: Boxes for the Annual Food Appeal for the Society of St. Vincent De Paul have now
Weekly Newsletter 8/9 December 2018
PARISH NEWSLETTER 08/09 December 2018 2nd Sunday of Advent Our Prayer Intention for the Day to Pray Together We pray for peace, especially in countries ravaged by war; that nation will not lift sword against nation and the weapons of war may be replaced by instruments of peace. We ask this through Christ, Our
Weekly Newsletter for 01/02 December 2018
PARISH NEWSLETTER 01/02 December 2018 First Sunday of Advent Waiting in Joyful Hope: The Season of Advent ‘Advent has a twofold character for it is a time of preparation for the Solemnities of Christmas, in which the First Coming of the Son of God to humanity is remembered, and likewise a