Notices

Funerals in Shannon Parish

Published on March 25, 2020

Due to new updated restrictions, funerals will now be celebrated with family members only. All funerals will be celebrated in SS John & Paul Church because of the facilities of the webcam and parish radio. We offer our condolences to all those who have suffered the loss of a loved one in our Parish during…


Pastoral Statement to clergy of Killaloe diocese – Bishop Fintan Monahan – March 24th, 2020

Published on March 25, 2020

As we continue to make every effort to mitigate and limit the effects of the COVID 19, Corona virus, I would like to pay tribute to all of you for the generous and committed responses you have given to the calls of the health authorities. Since further restrictions are placed upon us today, I pray…


As we go through these challenging times…!

Published on March 19, 2020

Let’s be kind and good to each other.  Let’s remain calm!  Our Church’s and Adoration Chapel will remain open as normal except when Masses are being celebrated and live streamed.  I invite you to visit and say a pray for each other and our nation, or to light a candle.

 May God bless you, our…


Happy Mother’s Day!

Published on March 19, 2020

To the Mothers Who Are…

To the Mothers who are struggling, to those filled with great joy…

To the Mothers who are remembering children who have died, and pregnancies that miscarried….

To the Mothers who decided other parents were the best choice for their babies…

To the Mothers who adopted those children and loved them…


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.

 


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.…