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Parish Office: 4, Dún na Ri, Shannon. Tel 061 363243. Secretary: Teresa Woods

Office hours: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9.30am-5.30pm (lunch hour 12.30pm-1.30pm), Thursdays 9am-1pm

Sunday Masses: 8.30am Airport Oratory, 9am & 11am at Mary Immaculate Church,

6.30pm (Saturday Vigil) at SS John & Paul Church, 10am & 12.15pm at SS John & Paul Church.

Weekday Masses: 10am at Mary Immaculate & 12 noon on Saturday. 7pm at SS John & Paul (Thursday & Friday)

Priest on call this week (outside of Office Hours) – Fr. Arnie 087-8598710

Sunday 25th August 2019

Twenty first Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Last week’s Sunday Collection: €2,428

Holy Day collection: €379

Thank you for your great generosity.

We extend our Prayers & Sympathy:

To Martina McAllen, Smithstown on the death of her mother Mary Canavan, Oughterard, Galway.

May they rest in the gentle peace of Christ.

We pray for the following whose anniversaries are celebrated around this time:

Sally Marren, Joe Austin, Jim Mangan, Archie, David, Ellen, Jack Cahill and Deceased Family Members, Tom O’Dea and the first anniversary of his wife Nellie O’Dea, Gerry Fox, May Delaney, Margaret Lynch, Kathleen Mackey, Carmela Lennon Gorman.

Sick & Retired Priests’ Appeal

The second collection at all Masses next weekend is an appeal from Bishop Fintan to help him care for an ever increasing number of sick and retired Priests. Some of these Priests have served over 60 years of service as Priests in our Diocese and some have served in our Parish. Bishop Fintan thanks you as always in anticipation of your great generosity.

Milford Hospice Annual Harvest Fair takes place next Sunday 1st September at the University of Limerick. Fun filled programme of activities, entertainment and enjoyment. More details and information on items needed for the Fair can be had by ringing 061 485859/485860

Skycourt Oratory Mass

Mass will resume in Skycourt Oratory at 10am

on Monday September 2nd. We thank you for your support and co-operation with the July/August arrangements.

Clare Haven would like to thank the people of Shannon for their contributions to their recent collection which raised €318.48

Burren Weekend Retreat 13 – 15 September: Would you like to come on a guided journey through the Burren? Experience the silence and beauty of this unique landscape through walking mindfully on ancient pathways or limestone pavements. Get to know some of the rare flora and appreciate our rich faith heritage in one of the ancient sacred sites. Further information Noirin 087 945 9151 or Mary 087 970 1130

Lourdes Pilgrimage: Book now and plan ahead for The Diocesan Autumn Pilgrimage which leaves Shannon Airport on Sunday 29th September and returns Friday 4th October. Price €699 with €20 discount for online bookings at joewalshtours.ie

Free computer classes for the over 55’s - Age Action Ireland are running a free beginners computer course for the over 55’s commencing this autumn in Intel Shannon – call 091-527831 for more details.

We wish all our schools every good wish and blessing for a new school year which begins this week. The following are the dates for school openings. Please check your school with the relevant date for when your child returns:

Tuesday August 27th – St. Caimins Community School

Wednesday August 28th – St. Patricks Comprehensive

Thursday August 29th – St. Conaires, St. Tolas, St. Aidans and St. Senans.

Monday September 2nd – Gaelscoil Donncha Rua

Good luck and blessings on all our students returning to a new school year and good wishes to all those little ones embarking on school life for the very first time. Our prayers and thoughts are with parents as they see them heading out into the world, anxious and excited as they make their journey through life! God bless all!

Bereavement Information Evening

Will take place in Milford Care Centre on Tue 27th August 2019 from 7pm - 8.30pm. The Bereavement Information evening is designed to give general information on grief and bereavement to bereaved people, their family and friends. Bereavement Counsellors will be in attendance to provide general information on Grief and Bereavement. The evening will comprise of: Short talk by a Bereavement Counsellor, Different experiences of Grief, Services available, and Question Time.

The Information Evening is Free

Our parish also offers support and assistance to those who have been bereaved. If you would like more information please contact the parish office 363243.