Parish Office
Published on March 19, 2020
The Parish Office will be closed this week. However, you can call to SS John and Paul Presbytery beside Parish Office for bookings and Mass Cards/Bouquets only.
Notices
Prayer!
Published on March 19, 2020
PRAYER FOR HEALING AND HOPE IN THE FACE OF THE CORONAVIRUS.
Jesus, you travelled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness”. At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love. Amen.
Web streaming and Parish Radio 105.6FM
Published on March 18, 2020
Join us for 10am morning Mass and evening Mass at 7pm on our webcam, parish radio 105.6FM, and live streamed on our parish Facebook page.
Radio Maria Ireland also broadcasts Mass each day of the week at 10.00am from its studios in Dublin. The Mass can be listened to on the digital terrestrial television channel…
Smiling!
Published on March 18, 2020
Smile – A poem by Spike Milligan
Smiling is infectious, you catch it like the flu!
When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too!
I walked around the corner and someone saw me grin,
When he smiled, I realised I had passed it onto him!
I thought about the smile and then realised…
Shopping!
Published on March 18, 2020
This is an appeal to everyone who enjoys good health and energy to allow our senior and active retired citizens to shop with a sense of normality and dignity. Iceland has prioritised their time from 8-9am and Lidl from 9-11am daily.
Everyone has to get the necessary supplies but please allow our elderly the…
‘Alone’ Service
Published on March 18, 2020
ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.…
Shannon Parish Guidelines during the Coronavirus Period
Published on March 13, 2020
The following are the parish guidelines in relation to the suspensions of Parish celebrations with immediate effect until March 29th.
Dear Parishioners, we the priests of the parish wish to speak to you about the decision of the government, HSE and Catholic Bishops to restrict the gatherings of people to a maximum of 100 for…
Killaloe Diocese responds to Government recommendations in relation to COVID -19 (Corona Virus) Pandemic
Published on March 13, 2020
Pastoral Message of Bishop Fintan Monahan 12th March 2020
Following the recommendations of the Government and Public Health Authorities this morning, the Diocese of Killaloe wishes to put measures in place to help ensure the containment of the virus and the protection of the faithful who may be particularly vulnerable at this time. The provisions will…
Urgent! Important Notice regarding First Communion and Confirmation Ceremonies!
Published on March 12, 2020
Following the Taoiseach’s announcement, the Bishop has decided to cancel all Confirmation Ceremonies from this evening (March 12th) onwards to at least the end of the Easter holidays. Confirmations from Easter onwards to be reviewed in the coming weeks. Bishop suggests that all cancelled Confirmations be celebrated at Pentecost by local priest. Decision will be…
First Anniversary Mass – Traudl McMahon R.I.P
Published on March 11, 2020
First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the late Traudl McMahon, Hurler’s Cross, on Monday March 16th at 6.30pm Vigil Mass in SS John & Paul Church. Sadly missed by her family, neighbours and friends.