Notices

Tradaree Pastoral Area Changes

This weekend the Killaloe Diocesan changes will be taking place in our Pastoral Area. We extend a warm welcome to Fr. Tom Whelan, Fr. Michael Geraghty and Fr. Damien Nolan to the Tradaree Pastoral Area. Our prayers and best wishes go with Fr. Arnie and Fr. James who leave Shannon this weekend.

 



Mass of Thanksgiving

Mass of Thanksgiving For the Ministry of Fr. James and Fr. Arnie, Shannon Parish, will take place on Monday July 24th at 7pm in SS John and Paul Church. We wish them both the very best in their new appointments.


Light the Fire 

On August 6th Archbishop Eamon Martin Primate of All Ireland will relight the fire on the hill of Slane that was lit by St. Patrick many years ago. He will be joined by Sr. Briege Mc. Kenna, Dana and Fr. Pablo. There will be Holy Mass, rosary and a Eucharistic healing service on the day. This is…


Trocaire One Day Campaign

Over the past few weeks, you might have seen Trócaire’s ad on tv about the One Day Campaign. For over fifty years, Trócaire have been working with supporters, Irish Aid, partners, and communities to create positive and lasting change. Our One Day campaign highlights the profound impact…

The Third World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly

The Annual Catholic Grandparents Association Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place on Sunday, July 23rd. Anointing of the sick at 2.30pm and Mass at 3pm followed by the
procession. All Welcome.


Father’s Day Prayer

God our father, we give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old.

We pray for young fathers, newly embracing their vocation;

may they find courage and perseverance to balance work,

family and faith in joy and sacrifice.

We pray for fathers around the…


Diocesan Changes that affect the Tradaree Pastoral Area

Fr. Michael Collins, Co-PP, VF, Tradaree Pastoral Area, resident in Newmarket on Fergus to be Vicar for Mission and Ministry, while continuing to minister in Tradaree with cover from the Pastoral Area as required.

Fr. Damien Nolan, PP, Imeall Bóirne Pastoral Area to be Co-PP, Tradaree Pastoral Area, residing in Sixmilebridge.

Fr. Harry Bohan, Sixmilebridge,…


Graveyard Masses

On Wednesday last, we concluded the Graveyard Masses for this year. We were blessed with both the weather and the turnout on each evening. The graveyards of our parish are a very tangible connection to the Faithful Departed but also to our parish’s origins in the original seven parishes of Tradaree. We take this opportunity to…


Graveyard Masses

Weather permitting the annual Graveyard Masses will take place at 19.00 on the following dates.

Wednesday         24th May       Drumline Graveyard

Thursday              25th May       Lemenagh Graveyard.

Monday               29th May        Fenloe Graveyard

Wednesday         31st May        Bunratty Graveyard

Thursday              1st June        Clonloghan Graveyard

Monday              …