In Loving Memory PARISH OF LISDOONVARNA L ISDOONVARNA ... · PDF fileMary Burke, Atlantic Road...

Doolin Sunday 20th 10.00am

Paddy Garrahy (A) Frank, Suzanna and Dan Hurley, Riverfield House (A)

Sunday 27th 10.00am Patrick and Teresa Sharry, Boherbuí (A)

Mary Flaherty, Glasha (A) Gerard Flaherty, Glasha, Doolin (A)

Lisdoonvarna Sunday 20th 11.30am

Mary Burke, Atlantic Road (A) Sunday 27th 11.30am

Séan Donnellan, Ballycannoe (A) Johanna and Patrick Flanagan, Doonagore, Doolin (A)

John Petty, St. Brendan’s Road (A) !+

Please pray for the blessed repose of the soul of our parishioner Maura Canavan

late of Dublin, and beloved daughter of Nora Canavan, St. Catherine’s, Doolin.

Her Requiem Mass will be offered in Doolin at 11.00am this Easter Monday morning. !

We also pray for the soul of Winifred Phelan

late of Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and beloved sister of our parishioner,Mary Roche, of Carnane. !

May they share in the eternal fruits of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection.

The Parish Policy and Code of Practice for Collections is posted in the Church Porches

Garda-permit public collectors are asked to respect our agreed code of practice by holding collections in their designated spaces and only after each Mass. Goodwill shown towards our worshipping community by the courteous cooperation of collectors with this policy is appreciated.

!Our Facebook Page can be found at www.facebook.com/lisdoon. Relatives and friends abroad might be glad to keep in touch in that way if you let them know! The newsletter can also be downloaded from www.lisdoon.ie !Have you community news to share? All suggestions for inclusion in the parish newsletter, items for a community-‐building, sporting, voluntary and non-‐commercial nature, should be sent to [email protected] before deadline of 6.00pm on Wednesdays.

PARISH OF LISDOONVARNA AND KILSHANNY !

CORPUS CHRISTI; LISDOONVARNA, ST. AUGUSTINE; KILSHANNY, HOLY ROSARY; DOOLIN, OUR LADY OF LOURDES; TOOVAHERA

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Your contribution last Sunday 20th April: Enrolled Parishioners Envelopes €620 and Loose Plate €446. !Toovahera € 199 Kilshanny € 195 Doolin € 309 Lisdoonvarna € 365 !Total €1, 066

Parish Priest Father Conor Cunningham 065 - 7074142 [email protected] Parish Clerk Mary Mooney (9.00am-5.00pm) 086 - 4084728 Newsletter Items before 6.00pm Wednesdays to [email protected] Mass Times Sunday Mass: Toovahera Church Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm Kilshanny Church Saturday Vigil Mass 7.00pm Doolin Church Sunday 10.00am Lisdoonvarna Church Sunday 11.30am Weekday Mass: Lisdoonvarna Church Monday 7.00pm Tuesday 10.00am Thursday 7.00pm Friday 10.00am Confession After all weekday Masses, or at any time by request. Eucharistic Adoration Toovahera Church Sundays 3.00pm to 4.00pm Doolin Church Wednesdays 8.00pm to 9.00pm Kilshanny Church Fridays 7.00pm to 8.00pm Lisdoonvarna Church Mondays and Wednesdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm Solemn Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament Lisdoonvarna Church Mondays after 7.00pm Mass. The Holy Rosary of the BVM Lisdoonvarna Church Mondays at 6.00pm Vocations corner... If you sometimes think about giving your life as a priest, Father Conor would be happy to meet with you anytime for a confidential chat, information and spiritual advice.

"Today too, amid so much darkness, we need to see the light of hope and to be men and women who bring hope to others’ - Pope Francis

(from his Inauguration Mass)

Parish of

LISDOONVARNA and KILSHANNY

Serving the Churches of

Corpus Christi, Lisdoonvarna; St. Augustine, Kilshanny; Holy Rosary, Doolin; and Our Lady of Lourdes, Toovahera

www.lisdoon.ie & www.facebook.com/lisdoon

The Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, 19th January 2014 Parish Priest Father Conor Cunningham

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[email protected]

Parish Clerk Mary Mooney (9.00am-5.00pm) �� 086 - 4084728

Newsletter Items before 6.00pm

Wednesdays to [email protected]

Mass Times Sunday Mass: Toovahera Church Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm Kilshanny Church Saturday Vigil Mass 7.00pm

Doolin Church Sunday 10.00am

Lisdoonvarna Church Sunday 11.30am

Weekday Mass: Lisdoonvarna Church Monday 7.00pm

Tuesday 10.00am

Thursday 7.00pm

Friday 10.00am

Confession: After all weekday

Masses, or at any time by request.

Eucharistic Adoration Toovahera Church Sundays 3.00pm to 4.00pm

Doolin Church Wednesdays 8.00pm to 9.00pm

Kilshanny Church Fridays 7.00pm to 8.00pm Lisdoonvarna Church Mondays and Wednesdays

6.00pm to 7.00pm

Solemn Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament Lisdoonvarna Church Mondays after 7.00pm Mass.

The Holy Rosary of the BVM Lisdoonvarna Church

Mondays at 6.00pm

Vocations corner... If you sometimes think about giving

your life as a priest, Father Conor

would be happy to meet with you

anytime for a confidential chat,

information and spiritual advice.

"Today too, amid so much darkness, we need to see the light of hope and to be men and women who bring hope to others.” - Pope Francis

(from his inauguration Mass)

Crucifixion Window, Doolin

The Parish Facebook Page can be found at www.facebook.com/lisdoon Relatives and friends abroad might be glad to keep in touch in that way if

you let them know! The newsletter can also be downloaded from

www.lisdoon.ie

Have you community news to share? All suggestions for inclusion in the parish

newsletter, items of a community-building,

sporting, voluntary, and non-commercial nature,

should be sent to [email protected] before

deadline of 6.00pm on Wednesdays.

Parish of Lisdoonvarna and Kilshanny

The Parish Policy and Code of Practice for Public Collections is posted in the Church Porches.

Garda-permit public collectors are asked to respect our agreed parish code

of practice by holding collections in their designated spaces and only after each Mass. Goodwill shown towards our worshipping community by the

courteous cooperation of collectors with this policy is appreciated.

Your Contribution Last Sunday 12th January: Enrolled Parishioners’ Envelopes €902 and Loose Plate €363 Toovahera € 147

Kilshanny € 290

Doolin € 373

Lisdoonvarna € 455

TOTAL €1265

Saturday 18th 5.00pm Mary and Sean O’Loughlin, Kilmoon (A)

PJ Finn, Kilmoon (A)

Joe Glynn, Kilmoon (A)

Missa Pro Populo - Mass for all the people of the parish

Saturday 18th January 7.00pm Jack Nestor, Carrowkeel (A)

Anne Hurley, Corofin (A)

Biddy and Danny McInerney (A)

Michael Considine, Gortnaboul (A)

and deceased of family

Saturday 25th 7.00pm Mike Neylon and deceased of family (A)

Peter and Nora Considine and deceased of family (A)

Peg Hynes, Smithstown (A)

Sunday 19th 10.00am Gus O’Connor, Boherbuí (Month’s Mind)

Eva Hamilton, Dublin (A)

Ena Reilly, Laytown, Co. Meath and Doolin (A)

Sunday 26th 10.00am Mary Kelly, Newbridge, Co. Kildare (A)

Mary and Patrick Sweeney, Caherkinalla (A)

Sunday 19th 11.30am Martin Shannon, Rooska (A)

Patrick O’Loughlin, Doonagore (A) Bridie Sammon and Manus Sammon (A)

Donie Sammon (RIP)

Mary McInerney, Ballytigue (A)

Eamon Danaher, Rooska (A)

Sunday 26th 11.30am Mary and Tommy Howley, Bog Road (A)

Madge, Margaret and John-Joe Lyons, Poulnagun (A)

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> We also pray for the souls of the following:

Tony Quinn late of Galway, originally of Kilshanny,

beloved son of our parishioner Jim Quinn; Rose French

late of St. Johnston, Donegal, beloved mother of our parishioner Sally Flanagan;

Sister Teresa Thorpe late of UK and member of the Stella Maris community; and

John Fitzgerald late of Chicago, USA, and originally of Lough, Doolin.

May they know the joys of forgiveness, healing and heaven. Families gathered for memorial Masses are asked to

review the parish memorial list a week in advance and

come to the sacristy to let the priest know before Mass if

there are any errors or omissions. Family members are

also encouraged to volunteer to bring the bread and wine

to the altar at the offertory of their family memorial Mass.

A selection of Mass Cards signed by the parish priest is available from the Parish Clerk in the sacristy of

Lisdoonvarna Church after every Mass. Designs currently

available are for the deceased, for the sick, for blessing in

exams and a general Mass bouquet of love and blessing.

There is no charge for the cards - though a Mass stipend

may be offered, if desired, for the support of priests at

home and on the missions.

The Church’s teaching on the sale of Mass Cards in shops is clear. The following advice is from all the

bishops of Ireland, and religious superiors, on the sad and

irreverent practice of ‘buying prayers’ in convenience stores and supermarkets. It is important that parishioners

and traders would be aware of the mind of the Church on

this and so be able to help bring this unworthy

commercialisation to an end.

“Having signed or stamped Mass Cards for sale to the public in shops and other commercial outlets is a practice that is not approved by the Episcopal Conference, the Major Religious Superiors or the Superiors of Missionary Societies. It undermines a correct Eucharistic Theology and is unacceptable. We ask that this practice, wherever it exists, be discontinued.” - The Irish Episcopal Conference

Our faith teaches us that having Mass offered for our beloved departed, especially on their anniversaries and in the weeks after their death, is a way of expressing our ongoing love for them. It is also a clear witness to our faith in the power of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection to heal them from sin, liberate them from the grave, and raise them up whole and transfigured for holy

and eternal communion with the Blessed Trinity, Our Lady, the saints and angels in the joy of heaven. This power becomes present before us on the altar of every Mass.

Pope Francis’ Universal Intention for January: That all may promote authentic economic development that

respects the dignity of all peoples.

Pope Francis’ Evangelising Intention for January: That Christians of diverse denominations may walk toward the

unity desired by Christ.

Our Parish’s Intention for this Week: For all our

parishioners seeking the right and dignity of work, and for our

young parishioners who have had to emigrate to find

employment. May they always be kept safe in Christ’s love and in ours.

Father Conor’s Intention for this Week: For all who suffer

hatred, insults, misunderstanding and prejudice in modern

Ireland because of their Catholic faith or their commitment to

the sanctity of human life from its first conception to its natural

end. That they may be blessed with strength and fresh joy.

“Look, there is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin

of the world.” - The Gospel of John , 1:29

The box of envelopes for Church giving are still being distributed

for the New Year. If you have not had this box in the past I

would warmly encourage you and/or your family to participate in

this aid to planned giving by becoming fully ‘Enrolled Parishioners’ - this really is a huge practical support of your

parish. If you would like to be included this year for the first

time please return this form to me or to Mary, our parish clerk.

I am also very grateful to the team of volunteers who help to

deliver these boxes to the participating families. May the Lord

reward and bless you all for your on-going generosity!

- Father Conor ____________________________________________________ Dear Father Conor and Mary Mooney, I/We would like to become ‘Enrolled Parishioner/s’. I/We wish to receive a box of envelopes for my/our charitable support of our parish throughout this New Year 2014. The address on our box should read : Name(s): ____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ My/Our phone number is: _____________________________ My/Our mobile number is: _____________________________ My/Our email address is: ____________________________________________________ I/We would like to arrange for my/our priest to visit me/us and/or bless our home and/or celebrate Holy Mass here for us sometime during 2014. YES � NO �� I/We would like to be on the parish mailing list for news, announcements, special events, invitations, finance reports, calendars and other parish publications. YES � NO �� Signed: _____________________________________________

Supporting Christ’s Church in your Parish…

Parish Prayer Intentions Pope Francis’ Universal Intention for April: That governments may foster the protection of creation, and the just distribution of natural resources. Pope Francis’ Evangelising Intention for April: That the Risen Lord may fill with hope the hearts of those who are being tested by pain and sickness. Our Parish Prayer Intention for this week: For the young children and their teachers of faith in all three of our excellent Catholic parish primary schools, that they may grow always closer to the Risen Jesus. Father Conor’s Prayer Intention for this week: For all who live in the darkness of unbelief, and those who have lapsed from the Catholic faith for any reason, that they might come to know the crucified and risen Lord Jesus, present in power at Sunday Mass, and accept the deep peace and lasting joy only he can give.

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From the Pastor’s Desk…

He must rise from the dead. !The Gospel of Matthew 20:9 ! !

First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 10:34, 37-43 Psalm: 117:1-2, 16-17, 22-23. R/ v. 24

Second Reading: Colossians 3: 1-4

In Loving Memory Our faith teaches us that having Mass offered for our beloved departed especially on their

anniversaries and the weeks after their death, is a way of expressing our own ongoing love for them. It is also a clear witness to our faith in the power of Jesus’ passion, death and

resurrection to heal them from sin, liberate them from the grave and raise them up whole and transfigured for holy and eternal communion with the Blessed Trinity, Our Lady, the saints and angels in the joy of heaven. This power becomes present before us on the altar of every Mass.

Families gathered for memorial Masses are asked to review the parish memorial list a week in advance and come to the sacristy to let the priest know before Mass if there are any errors or omissions. Family members are also encouraged to volunteer to bring the bread and wine to the altar at the offertory of their family memorial Mass. A selection of Mass Cards signed by the parish priest is available from the Parish Clerk in the sacristy of Lisdoonvarna Church after every Mass. Designs currently available are for the deceased, for the sick, for blessing in exams and a general Mass bouquet of love and blessing. There is no charge for the cards -‐ though a Mass stipend may be offered, if desired, for the support of priests at home and on the missions. The Church’s teaching on the sale of Mass Cards in shops is clear. The following advice is from all the bishops of Ireland, and religious superiors, on the sad and irreverent practice of ‘buying prayers’ in convenience stores and supermarkets. It is important that parishioners and traders would be aware of the mind of the Church on this and so be able to help bring this unworthy commercialisation to an end. “Having signed or stamped Mass Cards for sale to the public in shops and other commercial outlets is a practice that is not approved by the Episcopal Conference, the Major Religious Superiors or the Superiors of Missionary Societies. It undermines a correct Eucharistic Theology and is unacceptable. We ask that this practice, wherever it exists, be discontinued.”

-‐ The Irish Episcopal Conference

Easter Sunday, 20th April 2014

The Word of God this Sunday calls us to the brave humility it takes to share in Jesus’ great Passover from death to life. These days the cold bleak world of winter makes its Passover into light, life and the warmth of spring. The Easter Vigil scriptures reminded us that the people of Israel made their Passover from slavery in Egypt into the liberation of the Promised Land. Jesus makes his cosmic breakthrough Passover from the slab of the tomb into glorified resurrection - even in his human body. All of this calls us to allow ourselves to be ‘Eastered'. Think things over, think things deeply, and pray for the humility it takes to ask for heaven’s power to make the great Passover from darkness, selfishness, secularism

and sin into the new life of faith, relationship with Jesus through his body the Church, and the foretaste of resurrection joy even in the here and now of our beautiful - yet difficult - lives here on earth. Let’s not merely observe Christ’s resurrection, let us have the wisdom and humility to actively participate in it. Today is a day for Passover, for fresh starts. A joyful, inner, lasting Easter to you all!

The Easter ‘Dues’ collection will be gathered after Holy Communion at all Masses this weekend, with a second opportunity to contribute next weekend. What are the ‘Easter Dues’? The Easter Dues, together with the Autumn and Christmas Dues, are lodged in a special parish account which funds the presence of a priest in our parish. As such, your contribution is a sign of ‘faith-appreciation’ of the presence and ministry of your priest, who receives his diocesan fixed monthly income of €1492, before tax, from this fund. It also helps fund priestly cover for our parish if your priest is sick or on annual leave. Surplus amounts from this ‘Easter dues’ collection, if

any, are given to our bishop at the end of the year to provide care for retired and sick priests. I take the opportunity of this collection to thank you so much for your generous support and ongoing encouragement. I will be praying for you and your loved ones at all the Masses of Easter and Eastertide and throughout the whole year. If you have already made your contribution there is, of course, no need to do so again this weekend. Thank you so much for playing your part! A unique youth gathering will take place next week on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27th, at Ballybrit Racecourse, to celebrate the canonisation of Saint John Paul II and Saint John XXIII. Remembering John Paul’s dramatic and moving words at Ballybrit in 1979 - 'Young people of Ireland, I love you!’ we will reflect on his message, and the meaning for our own lives of his lifetime of witnessing to Christ. After the morning events and Sunday Mass, young people from across our diocese will join a special youth gathering comprising of teachings, music, prayer and faith sharing at 2.00pm. For more information please contact Maura Garrihy on 091 565066 or [email protected]

a chairde,

The Word of God this Sunday, the

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, calls us to the depth of generosity, humility and contemplation it takes to see that compassionate love is at the heart of our identity and our mission as human beings and as disciples of Jesus. The word ‘compassion’ at its Latin roots means ‘to suffer with’ someone. It describes God’s heart-breaking love for us as he sees us cheapened, damaged and death-bound by the horror of sin. He looks on us, his children, and it pains him. He follows through on that suffering love by becoming one of us as the Word of God, the eternally-begotten Son, becoming Jesus of Nazareth, our anointed-One, our Christ. God’s pain over us crystallises on the cross of Calvary and is vindicated beyond our imaginings and for all eternity in Jesus’ resurrection. The power unleashed by this compassion, this passionate self-emptying divine love, is our pathway back to healing and to a share in God’s own life. The first reading from the book of Deuteronomy teaches us that this new life through the Word of God is near and readily available to us. The psalm teaches us how to pray for this humility to accept it. The second reading from the Holy Spirit to the Colossians and to us, through Saint Paul, points to the cross of Jesus as the total revelation of God’s ‘com-passion’ with us. In the Gospel Jesus implores his followers to live up to the image of God in which they were made by being reckless practitioners of compassionate love to all, especially to those who are most in need. May the Eucharist this weekend give us the graces we need to contemplate these mysteries and to make them present in the world through our thoughts and actions.

Laity Commissions Collection This Weekend

Your contribution today funds the involvement of lay men and women in the planning, decision-making and oversight of the Church in Ireland in areas such as catechetics, seminaries, vocations, communications, doctrine, ecumenism, education, emigrants, justice and peace, liturgy, missions, pastoral, press and information, research and development, social welfare and Irish prisoners overseas. You can find out more about these ministries and collaborative structures on www.irishbishops.ie

Year of Faith Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

This Autumn, from 20th to 28th October, I will lead a Year of Faith pilgrimage to the most sacred sites of salvation history in the Holy Land. We will spend four nights in Jerusalem, visiting Bethlehem, the Temple, the Mount of Olives, Calvary, the Holy Sepulchre, Mount Tabor etc., followed by four nights in Tiberias, exploring Galilee, Nazareth,

Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Cana, the Jordan

river etc. A full spiritual retreat and an introductory scripture

study programme will be offered. The fare is €1,519pps, plus optional insurance of €25. This tour is a little more expensive than others because the hotels and meals etc. are all four-star. In my experience this makes a huge difference to the overall experience of the pilgrimage as the lower grade hotels can be very disappointing. Please let me know if you might be interested and I can send you the full itinerary.

Parish Priest

Father Conor Cunningham �� 065 - 7074142 [email protected]

Parish Clerk

Mary Mooney (9.00am-5.00pm) �� 086 - 4084728

Newsletter Items before 6.00pm Wednesdays to [email protected]

Mass Times

Sunday Mass:

Toovahera Church

Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm

Kilshanny Church

Saturday Vigil Mass 7.00pm Doolin Church

Sunday 10.00am Lisdoonvarna Church

Sunday 11.30am

Weekday Mass:

Lisdoonvarna Church

Monday 7.00pm Tuesday 10.00am Thursday 7.00pm Friday 10.00am

Confession: After all weekday Masses, or at any time by request.

Eucharistic Adoration

Toovahera Church

Sundays 3.00pm to 4.00pm Doolin Church

Wednesdays 8.00pm to 9.00pm Kilshanny Church

Fridays 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Lisdoonvarna Church

Mondays and Wednesdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm Solemn Benediction

of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Lisdoonvarna Church

Mondays after 7.00pm Mass. Rosary

Lisdoonvarna Church Mondays at 6.00pm

Vocations corner...

If you sometimes think about giving your life as a priest, Father Conor would be happy to meet with you anytime for a confidential chat, information and spiritual advice.

Supporting your Church:

Sincere thanks to everyone for this on-going financial commitment to your faith and to the mission of Christ’s Church. The amount of the offertory collection last Sunday 7th July was: Registered Parishioners’ Envelopes €638 and Loose Plate €712 totalling €1350.


Corpus Christi, Lisdoonvarna; St. Augustine, Kilshanny; Holy Rosary, Doolin; and Our Lady of Lourdes, Toovahera.

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 14th July 2013

Our faith teaches us that having Mass offered for our beloved departed,

especially on their anniversaries and in the weeks after their death, is a

way of expressing our ongoing love for them. It is also a clear witness to

our faith in the power of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection to heal them from sin, liberate them from the grave, and raise them up whole and

transfigured for holy and eternal communion with the Blessed Trinity, Our

Lady, the saints and angels in the joy of heaven. This power becomes

present before us on the altar of every Mass.

Families gathered for memorial Masses are asked to review the weekly parish memorial list in advance and come

to the sacristy before Mass if there are any errors or omissions.

Family members are also encouraged to volunteer to bring

the bread and wine to the altar at the offertory of the Mass.


A selection of Mass Cards signed by the parish priest is now available from the Parish Clerk

in the sacristy of Lisdoonvarna Church after every Mass.

Designs currently available are for the deceased, for the sick, for blessing in


There is no charge for the cards - though a Mass stipend may be offered,

if desired, for the support of priests at home and on the missions.

The Parish Facebook Page can be found at www.facebook.com/lisdoon

Relatives and friends abroad might be glad to keep in touch in that way if you let them know! The newsletter can also be downloaded from www.lisdoon.ie

Have you community news to share?

All suggestions for inclusion in the parish newsletter, items of a community-building, sporting, voluntary, and non-commercial nature, should be sent to [email protected] before deadline of 6.00pm on Wednesdays.


The Parish Policy and Code of Practice for Public Collections

is posted in the Church Porches.

Garda-permit public collectors are asked to respect our agreed parish code of practice by holding collections in their designated spaces and only after

each Mass. Goodwill shown towards our worshipping community by the courteous cooperation of collectors with this policy is appreciated.

Pope Francis’ General Intention for July: That World Youth Day in Brazil may encourage all young Christians to become disciples and missionaries of the Gospel. Pope Francis’ Missionary Intention for July: That throughout Asia doors may open to messengers of the Gospel. Our Parish’s Intention for this Week: For parishioners who have emigrated and for all seeking employment. Father Conor’s Intention for this Week: For a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon everyone in our parish, especially upon young adults. That they may know the joy of the faith and want to encounter Jesus every Sunday at Holy Mass.

Parish Youth Faith Group News

Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage Climb?

We’ve already decided to join the huge multitudes on Reek Sunday 28th July. In order to plan transport, and to confirm that there’s still enough of us free to go, could the group leaders give me a list of participants by Thursday 18th July? We will make a final decision after 7.00pm Mass at a short meeting in the community room of Lisdoonvarna Church at 7.20pm that evening. All the group, and new members, are invited to attend.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co.

Tipperary from Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th August. I hope that our new Parish Youth Faith Group will ensure that this parish is well-represented in Roscrea! The Festival is for young people aged 16-35, and is an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people, with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only, and free of charge. Free buses are available too. For more information www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690 or facebook - youthtwothousandIreland

Have you any news items or anniversary announcements for the

August parish newsletters? The editions for August will all be printed together well in advance of the holiday period. Please email your contributions to [email protected] before 6.00pm this Wednesday 24th July.

With thanks, blessings and prayers,

Saturday 13th 7.00pm

Missa Pro Populo - Mass for all the people of the parish Saturday 20th 5.00pm

Ann Queally, Toovahera (A)


Bridget and Michael McInerney, Ballingaddy (A) Josephine Nagle, Carroweragh (A)

Sunday 14th 10.00am

Billy Clarke, Bridge House, Doolin (Months Mind) Deceased of Davis family (A)

Daniel and Maisie O’Callaghan, Ballinalacken Castle and deceased of family (A)

Baby Kennedy, Ennis (A) Jack and Maud Considine, Cregg (A)

Sunday 21st 10.00am

John Nagle, Austin and Katie Flanagan, Luogh (A) Mary Ellen Curtin, Caherkinalla (A)

Ellen and Michael Frawley, Carnane (A)

Sunday 14th 11.30am

Donie Sammon, Rooska and Dublin (Months Mind) Tom and Mary Doolin, Ballinahuon (A)

Jimmy Grey, Atlantic Drive (First A) Joseph, Margaret and Peter McInerney, Ballytigue (A)

John J. Callinan and Nora, St. Brendan’s Road (A) Malachy and Kitty Callinan, St. Brendan’s Road (A)

David and Patsy Callinan, St. Brendan’s Road (A) Sunday 21st 11.30am

Bridget O’Connell, Ballycannoe (Month’s Mind) Monica O’Loghlen, Lisdoonvarna (A)

> We pray also for

James Stack

late of Ennistymon and UK, and beloved brother of

our parishioner Marie Canavan.

May he walk in the light of the Lord

in the land of the living.

Our bishop has asked every parish to pray this beautiful and specially composed ‘Prayer

for the Child in the Womb’ at Masses during this time of special intercession:

PRAYER FOR THE CHILD IN THE WOMB

Lord Jesus, you are the source and lover of life. Reawaken in us respect for every human life.

Help us to see in each child the marvellous work of our Creator.

Open our hearts to welcome every child as a unique and wonderful gift.

Guide the work of doctors, nurses and midwives. May the life of a mother and her baby in the womb be equally cherished and respected.

Help those who make our laws to uphold the uniqueness and sacredness of every human life,

from the first moment of conception to natural death.

Give us wisdom and generosity to build a society that cares for all.

Together with Mary, your Mother, in whose womb you took on our human nature, help us to choose life in every decision we take.

We ask this in the joyful hope of eternal life with you, and in the communion of the Blessed Trinity. Amen.

Our Lady of Knock, pray for us! All the Saints of Ireland, pray for us!

Tug of War

Success for The

Burren! Our local Tug Of War team, The Burren, came second in the recent All-Ireland at the 580Kg division in the Senior All Ireland at Lough Arrow, Co. Sligo on July 7th. Congratulations to our parishioners involved; Michael Flanagan, Kieran Flanagan and Micheal Considine.

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Faith and Light are having our National Day in Knock on Saturday May 17th, this day is open to anyone that would like to join us for a day of friendship, fun, food and prayer. Faith and Light is a unique movement that brings together thousands of people, with and without intellectual disabilities, through prayer, community and family gatherings. Founded by Jean Vanier and Marie Helene Mathieu the movement is currently composed of some 1600 communities in over 80 countries. Our group is one of the best signs of Jesus’ presence in our parish. Contact our leader, Marie Urquhart, 086 8628865, for further information.

NATIONAL VIGIL FOR LIFE - I fully endorse the message below from the non-party-political human rights organisation www.ProLifeCampaign.ie I hope that many from our parish will be free to attend, to courageously witness to the dignity and preciousness of human life:

Praying Scripture with our Bishop Our Bishop, Martin Drennan, is a well-known scripture scholar and director of spiritual retreats. On our diocesan website every week he offers a short incisive reflection on the Sunday Scriptures. You can get it at www.galwaydiocese.ie. At the end of each reflection he poses some questions on the readings for our contemplation and prayer during the week that follows. Here are his pointers for reflecting on this week’s scriptures… !The resurrection means that love is stronger than death. How do I experience that?The more we are like Jesus the more free we are. Where do I notice this?

Sporting and Community News Lisdoonvarna Fáilte News! Clare County Council has picked our entry, The Spa Wells, to represent Clare in the all-island co-operation Ireland, Pride of Place Competition. This is a fantastic opportunity for our community to showcase what is the only existing Spa Well in Ireland. This is a great development for our community’s effort! We are also officially re-opening the pump room on May 5th at 1.00pm and having a family fun day and BBQ! Thanks to everyone for your support!

Saint Breckan’s GAA Club: A club meeting has been called for Saturday 26th April 2014 at 7.00pm at The Pavilion, Lisdoonvarna.

Easter Sunday Funday! Today at Saint Breckan’s GAA pitch from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Fun for all the family - including bouncy castles, home baking and an Easter Egg hunt starting at 1.30pm. Please come to support us and have some fun!

Let’s Talk About Kilshanny! A major clean-up will take place at 6.30pm on Tuesday April 22nd, gathering first at Kilshanny House for materials. Every hand on deck will be welcome and appreciated!

Blood Donor Clinic: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will holding a blood donor clinic in the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon on Tuesday 22nd April between 6.00pm and 9.00pm. 3,000 units of blood are required every week. 1,000 people receive blood or a blood product every week. A quarter of our population NEED blood at some point in their life. - BUT only 3% of our population GIVE blood. Please help this vital service in our country.

Croagh Patrick Climb for Clare Crusaders and the Autism Unit of Inagh National School. This year’s Croagh Patrick climb will be held on Sunday 11th May. The cost per person is €50 which includes bus and carvery lunch after the climb. The cost is reduced to €25 for anyone fundraising for the event. The bus leaves Inagh at 7.45am sharp and Barefield at 8.00am and the expected return is 7.00pm. If interested please contact Clare Crusaders Clinic at 065-6896015 or Angela at (087) 6375841.

Clare Parkinsons Support Group Next meeting will take place next Friday 25th April in Carrigoran Day Centre from 10.00am to 1.00pm. All Parkinson patients and their carers welcome! Contact Tom on 087 6560662 for more details.

Clare Burren Marathon Challenge takes place on Saturday May 24th at 9.00am on seafront at Ballyvaughan. Wide choice of options: Full, Half and 10K mini-marathons, and Walk - Jog - Run, both on and off road, all across the beautiful Burren terrain! Charity groups, individuals, runners, walkers - everyone welcome to take part. Call 087 7779714 for more details.

Community Security Alert Project. It is hoped to set up a Community Alert / Text Alert group in the Lisdoonvarna, Doolin and Kilshanny area. A meeting which is to be attended by Sgt. Joe Downey, Clare County Crime Prevention Officer and the Garda Liaison Officer from Ennistymon will be held on Wednesday the 30th of April at the Pavilion starting at 8.00pm. You might give serious consideration to firstly attending this important meeting and then maybe to getting involved in the project. All welcome!

The Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 1st to 6th July, and will be led by Bishop Martin Drennan. Full fare is €705, reserved accommodation and support is available to people with special needs at the reduced price of €600. More information from Father Martin Moran at 091 550106. Bookings, reservations and enquiries to Fahy Travel, 3 Bridge Street, Galway, 091 594744.

The Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 25th May. The pilgrimage will be led by Bishop Martin Drennan and will include the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, Holy Mass, and Benediction - followed by a rosary procession. Please contact Fr. Séan Kilcoyne, 086 2359576, for more details.

Our parish Saint Padre Pio Prayer Group annual pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 7th June. A bus will leave from Lisdoonvarna at 9.00am. if you are interested in this opportunity to visit our Lady’s Shrine, under the patronage of Saint Pio, please give your name to Mena Griffin 7074074. All are welcome!

Our young followers of Jesus are making their First Confessions these days at special liturgies in the parish Churches. Congratulations to the children of Doolin, and their parents, guardians and teachers for the beautiful celebration that took place there recently. Here are the details of the remaining First Confession liturgies - and remember, the children should be present at least fifteen minutes early!

Lisdoonvarna: A Service of First Reconciliation at 7.30pm on Thursday 1st May (after 7.00pm Mass)

Kilshanny: A Service of First Reconciliation at 8.00pm on Thursday 8th May.

A New Parish 'Play and Pray' Group? One of the ideas that was discussed at the Parish Pastoral Council recently is the possibility of re-establishing a 'Play and Pray' group for young children in the Lisdoonvarna Church Meeting Room during the first part of Sunday Mass. It worked very well for a time a few years ago and many think it would be welcomed again by families with young children. The idea is that the children would use art, stories and music to have some fun while also learning more about Jesus and about the faith. They might then bring some signs of their work to the altar during the offertory procession and then re-join their families for the Eucharistic Prayer and the rest of Sunday Mass. For this idea to work we would, of course, need some keen and energetic volunteers! Training and materials would be provided. If you think you might be interested in this idea please contact me as soon as you can.

Magnificat Monthly Missal Magnificat is a monthly missal that helps you to develop your prayer life, deepen your love for Our Blessed Saviour, and participate in the Holy Mass with greater understanding and fervour. If you are interested in subscribing to this magnificent publication go to www.magnificat.net for details. I highly recommend it!

Parish Schedule Changes during the Easter Holiday Period: Weekday Masses in the parish will not take place from Easter Sunday until they recommence Thursday 1st May with our May devotions to Our Blessed Lady.

All men discerning a vocation to the Catholic priesthood are invited to St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth,

Co. Kildare for our Seminary Open Day on Saturday 3rd May

2014 at 10am.

Informal talks, tours, testimonials and chat. No booking necessary.

www.maynoothcollege.ie/seminary

Sourpusses* need not

apply.

* Sourpusses hurt the Church, says Pope. – Morning Mass 10th May

2013

Reaching out in prayer and action to our emigrants? Today is World Day of Prayer for Emigrants and Refugees. We pray for our sisters and brothers who are forced to flee for fear of their lives in nightmare situations like the current horror in Syria. We pray for a world that is more just and a world culture of safety and protection for human beings everywhere. We also pray for economic migrants. A community like ours knows very well the hardship and heartbreak of separation when loved ones are forced to move abroad in search of employment. We pray for our many young parishioners abroad, that the Lord will hold them safe in his love. I wonder if there is some way our worshipping community might reach out to our emigrants with a sign of our remembrance in prayer? Maybe a parish card to be posted to them at St. Patrick’s Day? Maybe a display in Church with their names on a map? Maybe a prayer gathering for families who have loved ones working abroad? Maybe some other idea of yours? If you’d like to be part of any parish project to cherish our emigrants please let me know before the end of January. I’m sure we can come up with a meaningful gesture to let them know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. Have we any engaged couples in our parish who would like to meet with Pope Francis at a special event in Rome on St. Valentine's Day? The Holy Father is hosting this special prayer gathering with couples preparing for marriage. Please let our engaged parishioners know about this event, and that they can contact me for more details. Caranua - Support for Survivors of Institutional Abuse. Were you in an institution in Ireland as a child? Did you get an award from the Redress Board or a Court? Caranua can help with your health, housing and education needs. Contact Freephone 1800 212477 or write to PO Box 12477, Dublin 1, or by email to [email protected] Please spread the word about this to anyone you know who might be interested.

The Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, 19th January 2014

a chairde, The Word of God this Sunday, the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, is full of reassurance for those who sometimes worry that their faith is a bit rocky and unsure. Twice the great John the Baptist in today’s gospel admits to us that he did not recognise Jesus at first. It took a supernatural ‘pointing’ from above in the descent of a dove to catch the eye of John’s soul and to open it up to really see Jesus right there before him as God made man. John then, in turn, pours out the rest of his life in pointing others to Jesus so that they might really see him deeply, that they might recognise him as the only one who can save them from the death-trap of sin and the sealed-in solitariness of the tomb. If John the Baptist himself needed the ministry of ‘pointing to Christ’ how much more do we need it! Christ’s community, the Church, constantly points to Jesus who is really and truly present among us as we gather for this Eucharist. The Second Vatican Council teaches us that Christ is present in four powerful ways at every Mass: in each person present, in his priest, in his life-giving word of scripture and pre-eminently, really, truly, in his body, blood, soul and divinity in the Most Blessed Eucharist. The Church points to him, but do we really see into the depths of mystery and choose to recognise him? Crucially, do we become ‘Christ-pointers’ for others, that they might know our peace and joy too? Christian Unity Week begins this weekend and continues until January 25th throughout the worldwide Church. Together with Christians of other denominations we reflect on Christ’s dream and prayer ‘that all may be one’. Let’s keep working and praying for deep unity of doctrine, heart, mind and charity. The Annual Ecumenical Liturgy to mark Christian Unity Week will take place in the Chapel of St. Columbanus, NUI, Galway on Friday 31st January at 7.30pm. The theme this year will be 'Moving from regret to hope - an ecumenical reflection'. The principal speaker will be Rev. Helen Freeburn, the new United Methodist-Presbyterian Church minister in Galway. All are welcome! Do This In Memory next Sunday: This programme is an important way of uniting the ministry of parents, teachers and the worshipping community of our parish in preparing our young children to make their First Holy Communion later this year. Next Sunday 26th January is the first Do This In Memory Sunday of 2014. The co-ordinating parent volunteer leaders are gently reminded to look over the resources and creatively adapt them for our liturgies next weekend. Please let me know before next weekend what you have arranged. My thanks and appreciation to all involved!

Next Sunday we celebrate the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. It is a time to celebrate and encourage those who work to help all people to know the liberating joy of a living relationship with Jesus through sharing in the life of his Church. This year’s theme is ‘Catholic Schools: Places of Faith and Learning’, a timely reminder that there is no conflict whatsoever between faith and reason, and that we are all called to use our gifts of science, intellect and art to bring the Good News of Jesus to the world. We pray God’s blessing upon all involved in all four schools of our parish and upon all their varied prayer gatherings and projects for this special week of celebrating their ethos and identity as Catholic Schools. 'A Lenten challenge for single men!’ - The Annual Diocesan Priestly Vocations Workshop is scheduled for 8th March 2014, the first Saturday of Lent. If any single man of any age is interested in attending please let me know and I can give you further details, advice and encouragement! At the moment we have five young men studying for the priesthood for this diocese in our national seminaries in Maynooth and Rome. Please keep them in your prayers. Let’s pray too for many more holy priests for our diocese. In the next few years many of our priests will be retiring after giving their whole lives to the service of the Lord and his people. These need to be replaced by other ordained disciples. A living Church, close to Christ, will surely produce authentic, generous, joyful and holy candidates for the priesthood. When each Catholic is living out his or her baptismal vocation well the Church is renewed and purified. Vocations to holy marriage, holy orders, missionary work and the contemplative life will increase as every Christian grows in faith, hope and love. We pray best for vocations by renewing our own discipleship. Special Diocesan Second Collection next week to help support our Diocesan Pastoral Centre. Your contribution supports youth evangelisation, pastoral bereavement and relationship counselling, teacher support, parenting courses, spiritual direction and faith development throughout our diocese. Thank you for whatever you might be able to contribute. Relying on your prayers, and assuring you all of mine at daily Mass,

Our Bishop, Martin Drennan, is a well-known scripture scholar and director of spiritual retreats. On our diocesan website every week he offers a short incisive reflection on the Sunday scriptures. You can get it at www.galwaydiocese.ie At the end of each reflection he poses some questions on the readings for our contemplation and prayer during the week that follows. Here are his pointers for reflecting on this week’s scriptures... Who are the people who point out Jesus to me? What kind of witness to Jesus would I like to give? Which changes do I find most challenging now in his call to follow him?

The 16th Annual West Clare Mini Marathon for Cancer Care takes place Sunday 26th January on a route from Carrigoholt to Kilkee. Sponsorship cards for this event are available from the West Clare Mini- Marathon Cancer Care Centre Monday to Friday 11.00am-2.00pm and Saturdays 2.00pm-3.00pm. We would like to thank everyone for your continued support! The 12th Annual sponsored Burren Walk in aid of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland will take place on Sunday 16th of February, with registration from 9.30am-1.00pm. The proceeds will help improve and extend daycare, homecare and respite services for the Clare branch of the Alzheimer Society. The 10K walk will start and finish at O' Donoghue's Pub, Fanore. Sponsorship cards are now available from the Alzheimer Society local office at Unit 17 Clonroad Business Park, Ennis or 065 6868621. Cards are also available locally from Gerard Howard and Brendan Cusack. Refreshments and Entertainment provided at O' Donoghue's after the Walk. St. Breckan’s GAA Club News: The following officers were elected at our recent AGM: President, Frank Sheedy; Chairman, Shane Stack; Vice-Chairman, Declan O'Flaherty; Secretary, Derek O'Dwyer; Vice-Secretary, John Carey; Treasurer, Heather Crowe; Vice-Treasurer, John Geraghty; and PRO, Carmel Finn. Doolin National School Calendar Project We are starting a fundraiser - and a challenge! We are hoping to design a school calendar for 2015 containing school photos of pupils from the past! We would appreciate any photos you may have. Photos can be hand delivered, posted or scanned. All photos will be returned. Email address for scanned or digital is [email protected] If sending hard-copies please put your name and address on the back of each picture. We are hoping to have gathered these photos by February 14th. We really appreciate your support in compiling our collection! Many thanks, Michelle Moroney, Principal. Kilkee Fire Brigade Car Wash in aid of the West Clare Cancer Care Centre takes place on Saturday 25th January at The Square, Kilkee 12.00-4.00pm. Please show your support to this great event! Ennis and Clare Samaritans are currently recruiting volunteers to help with their vital work. If you're interested then come along to one of the information and selection sessions - Tuesday January 21st at 7.30pm, Shannon College of Hotel Management; Thursday January 23rd at 7.30pm, Temple Gate Hotel Ennis; and Saturday January 25th at 11.00am, Temple Gate Hotel Ennis. Clare Adult Basic Education Service, of the LCETB, are offering free and confidential one-to-one basic education classes for adults in Ennistymon library building in reading, writing, spelling, basic math, basic computers and preparation for the driver theory test. If you would like help with any of these subjects please contact Katie Lewis 065 7072757.

“National Vigil for Life - The National Vigil For Life 2014 will take place in Merrion Square, Dublin 2 on 3rd May 2014 from 3.00pm-4.00pm. The Fine Gael party promised voters they would not legalise abortion. They broke that promise. The pro-life movement gave a commitment that it would not sit back and accept this new law. The National Vigil for Life on 3rd May is a clear sign that we will not be breaking our promise. On 3rd May, we will have an opportunity to show that, far from losing heart, we are more committed than ever. This is, truly, a moment in which we have to persevere for what is right. In introducing abortion the Government knew exactly what it was doing and that there was no medical or legal necessity for it. To volunteer your time and help or for more information, email [email protected] To organise a bus or to find buses in your area, phone Maria 086 406 9660, Denise 087 266 8702 or Katie 085 871 1100.” !The Annual Special Lenten Collection for Trócaire - Family Fast Boxes and Trócaire envelopes can be brought to Church at any time over Easter. Thank you most sincerely for your generosity to our brothers and sisters in need and for this real sign of your ‘foot-washing’ commitment to peace with justice throughout the world.

Maynooth Seminary Open Day!

Our National Seminary in Maynooth are having an Open Day on Saturday 3rd May at 10.00am. The Open Day is chance for those who may be discerning a vocation to the priesthood to see what life would be like as a seminarian. For further information log onto www.maynoothcollege.ie/seminary As a parish community let us pray for the success of the day and all the seminarians currently in irish seminaries, in Ireland and Rome.

Relying on your prayers and assuring you all of mine at daily Mass,

Praying Scripture with our Bishop Our Bishop Martin Drennan, is a well-known scripture scholar and director of spiritual retreats. On our diocesan website every week he offers a short incisive reflection on the Sunday Scriptures. You can get it at www.galwaydiocese.ie. At the end of each reflection he poses some questions on the readings for our contemplation and prayer during the week that follows. Here are his pointers for reflecting on this week’s scriptures… !Is our wilderness today a place of combat, a place of danger or a place of victory? What temptations deflects us from carrying our of mission - popularity, fame? How do we measure success in our mission? Passing on the Gospel as Jesus did?

Teachings of Pope Francis During his general audience on Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis called Lent a moment of renewal which allows us to look at the needs of others with “new eyes,” and to grow in love. “Brothers and sisters: today, Ash Wednesday, begins the Lenten itinerary that leads us to the celebration of the Easter Triduum, a memorial of our salvation.” “Lent,” he affirmed during his weekly address, “is a 'strong' time of conversion,” and a time “to live our baptism with greater profundity.” Speaking to the thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square, the pontiff noted that the 40 days leading up to Easter are a “journey of penance, prayer and conversion” which prepares us “for the Church's annual celebration of the saving mysteries of Christ's passion, death and resurrection.” “In this time we are invited to be more aware of the wonders that the Lord does for our salvation,” the Pope reflected, highlighting how the Church asks us “to ponder with joy and gratitude God's immense love” which is “revealed in the paschal mystery.” Concluding his reflections, Pope Francis prayed that this Lent would “be a time when, as individuals and communities, we heed the words of the Gospel, reflect on the mysteries of our faith, practice acts of penance and charity, and open our hearts ever more fully to God’s grace and to the needs of our brothers and sisters.” “May the Lenten journey we begin today bring us to Easter with hearts purified and renewed by the grace of the Holy Spirit,” he said, inviting all to “invoke with confidence the help of the Virgin Mary.” The Pope asked that she “accompany us in these days of intense prayer and penance, to arrive to celebrate, purify and to be renewed in the Spirit, the great mystery of the Easter of her Son.” !!

Recent Tweet from Pope Francis (@Pontifex)

“How to live a good marriage? United to the Lord, who always renews our love and strengthens it to overcome

Trócaire Boxes - Your parish working for Justice and Solidarity: The Trócaire family fasting boxes for Lent are now available in the Church porch for all who want to have this visible reminder of the Gospel’s call to justice and peace on their family table.

Formation Course for New Ministers of the Eucharist. Training for new Eucharistic Ministers will take place 8.00pm to 10.00pm on Monday 31st March and Thursday 3rd April. Our new ministers will then be commissioned and blessed at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. Those interested in serving our parish through this ministry of service please contact me before Wednesday 26th March.

Happy Birthday A very warm and happy birthday to Mrs Nora Canavan of Doolin who had Mass celebrated in her home on Saturday to celebrate her 106th birthday. I would like to which her on behalf of the parish blessings, strong faith, love, joy and peace.

The Solemnity of St. Patrick, Patron of Ireland, Monday week, is a holy day of obligation as well as being a public holiday. The parish schedule of Masses is as follows:

17th Solemnity Mass 10.00am in Doolin Saturday March 17th Solemnity Mass 11.30am in Lisdoonvarna

Due to the fact this year St. Patrick’s day falls on Monday there will be no Vigil Mass on Sunday Evening for the Solemnity.!

THE SACRED TRIDUUM OF EASTER

The following are the arrangementsfor the Easter liturgies in our parish this year. !

Holy Thursday 17th AprilChrism Mass 11.00am in Galway Cathedral

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8.00pm in Doolin !Good Friday 18th April

Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion 7.00pm in Toovahera !Holy Saturday 19th April

Solemn Easter Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection8.00pm in Kilshanny !

Easter Sunday 20th AprilEaster Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection 10.00am in Doolin

Easter Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection 11.30am in Lisdoonvarna













First Sunday of Lent, 9th March 2014

a chairde, The Word of God this Sunday, the first Sunday of Lent, gets right to the heart of the central meaning and purpose of our lives so that we can set out on Lent’s spiritual programme of renewal, realignment, decluttering and detoxifying. In the first reading we hear the inner truth behind what the story of

Adam and Eve is trying to teach us, that human beings are handmade individually and personally by God and blessed with the Godlike possibility of finding fulfilment by pouring themselves out in self-giving love. The tragedy though is that human beings abuse their freedom to choose selfishness, sin and the wrecking of God’s dreams.

The second reading teaches us the most excellent news of how God responds to that disaster. He enters into our space and time and flesh and blood as a saviour. As one of us, God’s great self-emptying Yes in Jesus wipes away all of our countless and self-sealed Nos. All we have to do is appropriate that offer of salvation by way of humility, trust and loving service of God and neighbour.

In the Gospel we hear of what a fool Satan is. He tries to tempt Jesus by showing him a lofty view of earth’s kingdoms from the top of a mountain. As if the God who had left behind the glories of heaven itself to swoop inside the frail vulnerabilities of human existence could be tempted by a minor climb up this world’s ridiculous and wobbly social ladder. Our God is a God of self-emptying descent and service. As his children we must accept his grace and power to be the same. Lent is our opportunity to rediscover who we really are and who we can really be. !Good News on Heating Project in Lisdoonvarna Church Much unseen effort has been done by many over the past fourteen months in assessing the best solution to replacing the 60-year-old heating system in Lisdoonvarna Church. All of this work was behind-the-scenes but very necessary in ensuring that the new system will be as modern, efficient, and ecological as a parish of this size can realistically afford. A further concern was to ensure that the project would respect the beauty of our parish Church and be compatible with the requirements of public authorities who protect heritage-listed buildings. Local experts gave freely of their time and expertise by way of advice, and our parish buildings and finance committee have been a great support. A huge help to us was the voluntary assistance of our diocesan financial manager Tom Kilgarriff. In giving us his professional help, free of charge, as Consultant Engineer to this project he has saved our community thousands of euro - in funds that we have yet to raise! I am very grateful to all of the above, and to all of you, our parishioners, for your kind understanding, encouragement and patience. I am now delighted to announce that the indicative description of the project is now ready for interested contractors. My hope is that works may begin before the end of this month. I will keep you informed on our progress and will also discuss with you around then our plans to raise the funds we will need for this urgent and necessary project. The Sacrament of Confession is at the heart of Lent. As throughout the whole year, there will be an opportunity for a discreet, prayerful and liberating celebration of the Sacrament of Confession after every weekday Mass in the confessional of Lisdoonvarna Church. All are invited to make this crucial and joyful spiritual rebirth and deep preparation for Easter.

From the Pastor’s Desk Sporting and Community News Feileacain - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland are holding a Spring Remembrance Service on March 9th at 3.00pm in The Holy Family Church, Mervue, Galway to remember all babies lost through stillbirth or neonatal death. Anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby is welcome to come.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Members of the Society of St. Vincent Ennistymon & North Clare Area are available to help any person or family who are in need and require assistance. To contact them, call 086 4002627 or 065 6824188. Leave your name,full address and contact number and they will arrange to visit you as soon as possible.

Immortal Diamond A new lenten series begins this Wednesday 12th March at 8.00pm and will take place in Kilfenora National School. This new series will be directed by Denis Crosby.

a chairde,

The Word of God this Sunday, the

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, calls us to the depth of generosity, humility and contemplation it takes to see that compassionate love is at the heart of our identity and our mission as human beings and as disciples of Jesus. The word ‘compassion’ at its Latin roots means ‘to suffer with’ someone. It describes God’s heart-breaking love for us as he sees us cheapened, damaged and death-bound by the horror of sin. He looks on us, his children, and it pains him. He follows through on that suffering love by becoming one of us as the Word of God, the eternally-begotten Son, becoming Jesus of Nazareth, our anointed-One, our Christ. God’s pain over us crystallises on the cross of Calvary and is vindicated beyond our imaginings and for all eternity in Jesus’ resurrection. The power unleashed by this compassion, this passionate self-emptying divine love, is our pathway back to healing and to a share in God’s own life. The first reading from the book of Deuteronomy teaches us that this new life through the Word of God is near and readily available to us. The psalm teaches us how to pray for this humility to accept it. The second reading from the Holy Spirit to the Colossians and to us, through Saint Paul, points to the cross of Jesus as the total revelation of God’s ‘com-passion’ with us. In the Gospel Jesus implores his followers to live up to the image of God in which they were made by being reckless practitioners of compassionate love to all, especially to those who are most in need. May the Eucharist this weekend give us the graces we need to contemplate these mysteries and to make them present in the world through our thoughts and actions.

Laity Commissions Collection This Weekend

Your contribution today funds the involvement of lay men and women in the planning, decision-making and oversight of the Church in Ireland in areas such as catechetics, seminaries, vocations, communications, doctrine, ecumenism, education, emigrants, justice and peace, liturgy, missions, pastoral, press and information, research and development, social welfare and Irish prisoners overseas. You can find out more about these ministries and collaborative structures on www.irishbishops.ie

Year of Faith Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

This Autumn, from 20th to 28th October, I will lead a Year of Faith pilgrimage to the most sacred sites of salvation history in the Holy Land. We will spend four nights in Jerusalem, visiting Bethlehem, the Temple, the Mount of Olives, Calvary, the Holy Sepulchre, Mount Tabor etc., followed by four nights in Tiberias, exploring Galilee, Nazareth,

Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Cana, the Jordan

river etc. A full spiritual retreat and an introductory scripture

study programme will be offered. The fare is €1,519pps, plus optional insurance of €25. This tour is a little more expensive than others because the hotels and meals etc. are all four-star. In my experience this makes a huge difference to the overall experience of the pilgrimage as the lower grade hotels can be very disappointing. Please let me know if you might be interested and I can send you the full itinerary.

Parish Priest

Father Conor Cunningham �� 065 - 7074142 [email protected]

Parish Clerk

Mary Mooney (9.00am-5.00pm) �� 086 - 4084728

Newsletter Items before 6.00pm Wednesdays to [email protected]

Mass Times

Sunday Mass:

Toovahera Church

Saturday Vigil Mass 5.00pm

Kilshanny Church

Saturday Vigil Mass 7.00pm Doolin Church

Sunday 10.00am Lisdoonvarna Church

Sunday 11.30am

Weekday Mass:

Lisdoonvarna Church

Monday 7.00pm Tuesday 10.00am Thursday 7.00pm Friday 10.00am

Confession: After all weekday Masses, or at any time by request.

Eucharistic Adoration

Toovahera Church

Sundays 3.00pm to 4.00pm Doolin Church

Wednesdays 8.00pm to 9.00pm Kilshanny Church

Fridays 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Lisdoonvarna Church

Mondays and Wednesdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm Solemn Benediction

of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Lisdoonvarna Church

Mondays after 7.00pm Mass. Rosary

Lisdoonvarna Church Mondays at 6.00pm

Vocations corner...

If you sometimes think about giving your life as a priest, Father Conor would be happy to meet with you anytime for a confidential chat, information and spiritual advice.

Supporting your Church:

Sincere thanks to everyone for this on-going financial commitment to your faith and to the mission of Christ’s Church. The amount of the offertory collection last Sunday 7th July was: Registered Parishioners’ Envelopes €638 and Loose Plate €712 totalling €1350.


Corpus Christi, Lisdoonvarna; St. Augustine, Kilshanny; Holy Rosary, Doolin; and Our Lady of Lourdes, Toovahera.

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 14th July 2013

Our faith teaches us that having Mass offered for our beloved departed,

especially on their anniversaries and in the weeks after their death, is a

way of expressing our ongoing love for them. It is also a clear witness to

our faith in the power of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection to heal them from sin, liberate them from the grave, and raise them up whole and

transfigured for holy and eternal communion with the Blessed Trinity, Our

Lady, the saints and angels in the joy of heaven. This power becomes

present before us on the altar of every Mass.

Families gathered for memorial Masses are asked to review the weekly parish memorial list in advance and come

to the sacristy before Mass if there are any errors or omissions.

Family members are also encouraged to volunteer to bring

the bread and wine to the altar at the offertory of the Mass.


A selection of Mass Cards signed by the parish priest is now available from the Parish Clerk

in the sacristy of Lisdoonvarna Church after every Mass.

Designs currently available are for the deceased, for the sick, for blessing in


There is no charge for the cards - though a Mass stipend may be offered,

if desired, for the support of priests at home and on the missions.

The Parish Facebook Page can be found at www.facebook.com/lisdoon

Relatives and friends abroad might be glad to keep in touch in that way if you let them know! The newsletter can also be downloaded from www.lisdoon.ie

Have you community news to share?

All suggestions for inclusion in the parish newsletter, items of a community-building, sporting, voluntary, and non-commercial nature, should be sent to [email protected] before deadline of 6.00pm on Wednesdays.


The Parish Policy and Code of Practice for Public Collections

is posted in the Church Porches.

Garda-permit public collectors are asked to respect our agreed parish code of practice by holding collections in their designated spaces and only after

each Mass. Goodwill shown towards our worshipping community by the courteous cooperation of collectors with this policy is appreciated.

Pope Francis’ General Intention for July: That World Youth Day in Brazil may encourage all young Christians to become disciples and missionaries of the Gospel. Pope Francis’ Missionary Intention for July: That throughout Asia doors may open to messengers of the Gospel. Our Parish’s Intention for this Week: For parishioners who have emigrated and for all seeking employment. Father Conor’s Intention for this Week: For a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon everyone in our parish, especially upon young adults. That they may know the joy of the faith and want to encounter Jesus every Sunday at Holy Mass.

Parish Youth Faith Group News

Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage Climb?

We’ve already decided to join the huge multitudes on Reek Sunday 28th July. In order to plan transport, and to confirm that there’s still enough of us free to go, could the group leaders give me a list of participants by Thursday 18th July? We will make a final decision after 7.00pm Mass at a short meeting in the community room of Lisdoonvarna Church at 7.20pm that evening. All the group, and new members, are invited to attend.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co.

Tipperary from Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th August. I hope that our new Parish Youth Faith Group will ensure that this parish is well-represented in Roscrea! The Festival is for young people aged 16-35, and is an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people, with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only, and free of charge. Free buses are available too. For more information www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690 or facebook - youthtwothousandIreland

Have you any news items or anniversary announcements for the

August parish newsletters? The editions for August will all be printed together well in advance of the holiday period. Please email your contributions to [email protected] before 6.00pm this Wednesday 24th July.

With thanks, blessings and prayers,


Missa Pro Populo - Mass for all the people of the parish Saturday 20th 5.00pm

Ann Queally, Toovahera (A)


Bridget and Michael McInerney, Ballingaddy (A) Josephine Nagle, Carroweragh (A)

Sunday 14th 10.00am

Billy Clarke, Bridge House, Doolin (Months Mind) Deceased of Davis family (A)

Daniel and Maisie O’Callaghan, Ballinalacken Castle and deceased of family (A)

Baby Kennedy, Ennis (A) Jack and Maud Considine, Cregg (A)

Sunday 21st 10.00am

John Nagle, Austin and Katie Flanagan, Luogh (A) Mary Ellen Curtin, Caherkinalla (A)

Ellen and Michael Frawley, Carnane (A)

Sunday 14th 11.30am

Donie Sammon, Rooska and Dublin (Months Mind) Tom and Mary Doolin, Ballinahuon (A)

Jimmy Grey, Atlantic Drive (First A) Joseph, Margaret and Peter McInerney, Ballytigue (A)

John J. Callinan and Nora, St. Brendan’s Road (A) Malachy and Kitty Callinan, St. Brendan’s Road (A)

David and Patsy Callinan, St. Brendan’s Road (A) Sunday 21st 11.30am

Bridget O’Connell, Ballycannoe (Month’s Mind) Monica O’Loghlen, Lisdoonvarna (A)

> We pray also for

James Stack

late of Ennistymon and UK, and beloved brother of

our parishioner Marie Canavan.

May he walk in the light of the Lord

in the land of the living.

Our bishop has asked every parish to pray this beautiful and specially composed ‘Prayer

for the Child in the Womb’ at Masses during this time of special intercession:

PRAYER FOR THE CHILD IN THE WOMB

Lord Jesus, you are the source and lover of life. Reawaken in us respect for every human life.

Help us to see in each child the marvellous work of our Creator.

Open our hearts to welcome every child as a unique and wonderful gift.

Guide the work of doctors, nurses and midwives. May the life of a mother and her baby in the womb be equally cherished and respected.

Help those who make our laws to uphold the uniqueness and sacredness of every human life,

from the first moment of conception to natural death.

Give us wisdom and generosity to build a society that cares for all.

Together with Mary, your Mother, in whose womb you took on our human nature, help us to choose life in every decision we take.

We ask this in the joyful hope of eternal life with you, and in the communion of the Blessed Trinity. Amen.

Our Lady of Knock, pray for us! All the Saints of Ireland, pray for us!

Tug of War

Success for The

Burren! Our local Tug Of War team, The Burren, came second in the recent All-Ireland at the 580Kg division in the Senior All Ireland at Lough Arrow, Co. Sligo on July 7th. Congratulations to our parishioners involved; Michael Flanagan, Kieran Flanagan and Micheal Considine.

Lisdoonvarna Church Heating Project.

An indicative description of a forthcoming heating project at Lisdoonvarna Church is now available to qualified contractors from Father Conor Cunningham PP. The project is design-build and the Consultant Engineer is Mr Tom Kilgarriff, who is also the Diocesan Buildings and Finance Manager. Please email your intention to tender to [email protected] before Thursday 20th March. Completed design-tenders should be posted to Father Conor Cunningham, The Rectory, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare to arrive on or before Thursday 27th March.

Canonisation of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II

On 27th April Pope Francis will Canonise two of his predecessors, Blessed Pope John XXII and Blessed Pope John Paul II. The 27th of April is the Sunday after Easter Sunday and is also know as Divine Mercy Sunday, celebrating the devotion of the Divine Mercy devotion received by the Polish Saint, St. Faustina, of which Pope John Paul II had a particular devotion. To prepare for this special day let us prayer for the intercession of both the former Popes.

O Blessed Trinity, we thank You for having graced the Church with Blessed John XXIII Blessed John Paul

II and for allowing the tenderness of Your Fatherly care, the glory of the Cross of

Christ, and the splender of the Spirit of love, to shine through them. Trusting fully in

Your infinite mercy and in the maternal intercession of Mary, they have given us a living

image of Jesus the Good Shepherd, and have shown us that holiness is the necessary measure of ordinary Christian life and is the way of achieving eternal communion

with You. Grant us, by their intercession, and according to Your will, the graces we implore,

hoping that he will soon be numbered

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