A Pilgrimage is a visit to a holy place to spend some time in prayer and meditation. The first pilgrimages were made to the Holy Land and to places connected to the ministry of Christ. Pilgrimages are an ancient custom in Ireland dating back to the fifth and sixth centuries. Each summer, thousands visit Lough…
First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the late Lila Keane, Tullyglass Court, on Sunday 28th July at 12.15pm in SS John & Paul Church. Very sadly missed by her family, neighbours and close circle of friends.
A hearty ‘Cead Mile Failte’ to Fr Deogratius Semilulu a priest from Uganda, Africa who is studying in Spain and who will be spending the remainder of the Summer with us in Shannon Parish. We look forward to welcoming Fr Deo with great joy!
Máirtín McMahon and his family sincerely thank all who helped, in any way, in celebrating at the recent retirement Mass, presentation and function. Sincere thanks, also, to all who sent their good wishes. Beannacht Dé oraibh uilig.
The Irish Heart Foundation Mobile Health Unit will be at Skycourt Shopping Centre on Monday 15th July from 11am-4.30pm providing free blood pressure and heart health advice. More details on www.irishheart.ie. First come, first serve basis. Please tell your family and friends to come along and get checked out!
Please pray for Pawel Budziak R.I.P. Poland, and late of 7 Ryewood House, who died in Poland last Sunday. Pawel lived in our parish for many years and his son Max died in 2009. May they both enjoy heaven today.
Months Mind Mass for the late David Hehir, Bunratty & Shannon, will be celebrated this Sunday 14th July at 10am in SS John & Paul Church. Very sadly missed by his parents, family and large circle of friends.
Did you know that 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted? Get your child’s car seat fitted for free on Tuesday 16th July by RSA experts at Skycourt from 10am to 5.30pm. More details on www.checkitfits.ie
First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the late June Stewart, Cronan Grove, Shannon, on this Saturday 13th July at 6.30pm in SS John & Paul Church. Sadly missed by her family and close circle of friends.
On the weekend of 9th June last, we welcomed at all our Masses the Sisters of Saint Elisabeth Convent, Bellarus. The Sisters minister to a psychiatric hospital in Bellarus. They had a number of religious items for sale to support their ministry. They were delighted with the response of the Shannon community and have written…