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Parish Pastoral Unit Abbeyfeale, Athea, Templeglantine, Tournafulla, Mountcollins

8th Sept 2024 www.abbeyfealeparish.ie email fealechurch@eircom.net Church Sacristy 068 - 51915 Parish Office 068/31133 11am to 1pm email - mullinstrev@gmail.com

Co Parish Priests of the Pastoral Area Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911 Fr Tony Mullins 087/2600414
Fr Willie Russell 087/2272825 Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030 Fr James Ambrose (Retired) Tel 087/7740753
Priest on Call: Fr William Russell Abbeyfeale will be on call this Sunday. He can be contacted on 087- 2272825
Intentions for this weekend 6.30pm Mossie Lane Carrigeen Brosna Anniv.
Nora Guinane, ballaugh Months Mind
10am Monica & Michael Collins and their daughter Maureen Higgins and deceased members of the Collins and McCarthy Families
12noon Eamonn Scannell, Mountmahon & late of Dublin Anniv. Frank Collins, Banard Anniv.
Timothy Murphy, Caherlane Anniv. Intentions for the week Mon 7pm Willie Curtin Devon Road Anniv Special Intention Tues 10am Pro populo Wed 10am Thurs 10am Michael O’Sullivan, Colbert Terrace Anniv. Fri 10am Special Intention
Mass intentions for next weekend
6.30pm Jack O’Grady, Dromtrasna Anniv. Juliann McCarthy, Collins Park Anniv.
10am Kate Naughton, St Ita’s Road & Denis Naughton Mountcollins 12noon James Coffey 1st Anniv. Hannah Mai Scannell, St Ita’s Terrace Anniv. Margaret Lane, Balllaugh Anniv.
Deaths
We offer our sympathies to the families of whose died recently
Michael Bob Harnett, Dromtrasna Harnett
Nora Guinane, Ballaugh Mary McCarthy, Dromtrasna South Eamonn Sheehy, New Street & Glin Peg O’Connell Rea Kilmorna.
May they rest in peace
Take note
The Church Yard will be locked on the evening before a Funeral in the Parish to facilitate parking for families.
To book a Mass intention contact the sacristy during mass times. 068/51915

Role of a Parish Pastoral Council
The parish pastoral council is a leadership group in the parish through which priests and people work together as co-responsible partners in furthering the mission of Christ in their parish. As a group, they think and plan for the parish on an ongoing basis, to respond to present and future needs. Church documents speak of parish pastoral councils as “representative” or “reflective of” the People of God. The parish pastoral council has an advisory and reflective role, reflecting on the pastoral needs of the parishioners. The pastoral council has a planning and coordinating role and is the main support system for priests in a parish. Members of the Pastoral Council engage with their priest in a common search for wisdom. Members of the pastoral council also link with neighbouring parishes in the Pastoral Unit of Parishes.
An information meeting for all those interested in establishing a new Pastoral Council for the parish will be held on this Monday 9th of September in St Ita’s Hall at 8.00p.m.
Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock
Sunday 22nd September, Eve of the Solemnity of Saint Pio. Coach leaving the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale at 8 am. The cost is €25 depending on the number of persons. Please contact one of the following: Bernard Brouder 068 31565 Gerard O’Callaghan 087 2980841 Michael Lane 068 32757 David Davy 087 0994272
Diocesan Assembly: A meeting of representatives of all 60 parishes in the diocese will take place in The Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick on Saturday 21st of September, from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Registration at 9.30am.
Lay Pastoral Leadership Training: This is a programme of formation for people interested in taking on a voluntary role in Lay Pastoral Leadership. At the 2016 Diocesan Synod the diocese agreed to commit to a faith development strategy prioritising adults. A central element of that strategy is the training of volunteer lay ‘catechists’, ‘animators’ or ‘coordinators’. 25 people from around the diocese have already completed this programme in 2022 and are now working in various parishes throughout the diocese. The diocese is now offering an opportunity for more parishioners to avail of this formation programme beginning in late Autumn.
The programme provides training for those who are interested in working as volunteer lay pastoral workers at parish and pastoral unit level. The programme combines rich academic content with pastoral skills and promotes the personal and spiritual development of the participants with an awareness of the cultural context in which they will minister. The programme is both practical and theoretical and is grounded in pastoral spirituality. More details next weekend.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome: The Diocese of Limerick is running a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Rome from the 20th to the 26th March 2025. Bishop Leahy will lead the pilgrimage. For further details contact MYRIAM TOURS on 057 –9355050
Tea Dance on Sunday 22nd Sept at Fr Casey's GAA club. In aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation and Recovery Haven Cancer Support House, Tralee. Music by Paddy Quilligan. Dancing 3-6pm. Admission €10. All donations greatly appreciated. Further details from Mary on 087 6377310.
We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the Parishioners of Abbeyfeale and Templeglantine who supported the recent Churchgate Collections held.
We advise that €2,917.72 was raised in Abbeyfeale and €366.55 in Templeglantine and we would appreciate it if you could convey this in this weekend’s edition of the Newsletter and our sincerest thanks to everyone who donated and supports the work of Milford Care Centre.
Warm regards
Melissa

Visit of the Relics of St Bernadette to Limerick
The Relics of St Bernadette will visit Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Limerick on Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th September.
All are welcome to visit Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Wednesday and Thursday. We extend a special welcome for Schools to bring students on Thursday 12th between 11.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. Teachers should contact Karen in the Diocesan Office to book a time. Tel No 061-350000
The following is an outline of the schedule.
Wednesday 11th
3.00-3.30 pm Welcoming of the Relics & Water Gesture
3.30-6.30pm Veneration of the Relics. During this time Priests will be available for Sacrament of Reconciliation
7.00-8.30 pm Celebration of the Eucharist & Ceremony of Healing of the Sick led by Bishop Brendan Leahy
8.30 -10.00 pm Torchlight Procession concluding with private veneration
Thursday 12th
7.00 - 10.00am Veneration
10.00 am Morning Mass
11.00am – 2.30pm Veneration & opportunity for schools to visit
3.30pm Closing Ceremony
A special box will be present for those who wish to leave petitions to St Bernadette & Our Lady of Lourdes. Lourdes Water will be available to take home – please bring a small container.
Wedding Bells Congratulations to Padraig O’Connor and Rosita Harnett who celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage here in Abbeyfeale on the 31st August. We wish them every happiness in their married life together.
Fun Run for Axel: On September 15 next Abbeyside Fitness are holding a 5k fun run/2 k walk in support of Axel Horgan who is one of only 200 people in the world suffering from a rare genetic condition called Cloves. Axel’s mom is Sarah Curtin from Abbeyfeale.
Baptismal Preparation Meeting: A preparation meeting for parents of children who plan to have their children baptised in September and October will take place in the parish church, Athea on Tuesday 10th September at 8pm. Parents who intend to baptise their child in the next two to three months are required to attend. This programme is for all parents in Abbeyfeale, Athea, Tournafulla Mountcollins and Templegalantine parishes.
Baptisms in Abbeyfeale are celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. And on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times to book.
Newsletter: If you wish to include a notice in the Newsletter please contact Anne on fealechurch@eircom.net

Here I am Lord
I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard My people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin, My hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear My light to them? Whom shall I send?
Here I am Lord, Is it I, Lord? I have heard You calling in the night. I will go Lord, if You lead me. I will hold Your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people's pain. I have wept for love of them, They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, Give them hearts for love alone. I will speak My word to them Whom shall I send?

Amazing Grace
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed!

Prayer Saint Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel
Defend us in battle
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
An do thou, O prince of the heavenly host.
By the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits
Who wonder through the world
For the ruin of souls. Amen.

“We are invited to be ready for God always in our lives: his love and his call are present at every moment.”

“Believe more deeply. Hold you face up to the Light, even though for the moment you do not see.” Bill W

Novena prayer to Saint Anthony
O holy Saint Anthony, gentlest of Saints, Your love of God and Charity for your neighbour made you worthy when on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought I implore you to obtain for me my request. (here we take the opportunity to call to mind our special needs) The answer to my prayer may require a miracle even so you are the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving Saint Anthony whose heart was ever full of human sympathy bring my prayer to the presence of Jesus and gratitude to my heart will ever be yours. Amen
V. Saint Anthony, preacher of the Gospel
R. Hear our prayer
V. Saint Anthony, friend of all in need.
R. Hear our prayer
V. Saint Anthony , defender of the poor
R. Hear our prayer
Blessed Anthony, was beloved of God and a friend of the people. R. His memory is held in blessing
God of compassion and peace, your fatherly care for all your children is reflected in your servant Anthony. You raised him up, in your own time, to be a fearless preacher and defender of the poor. Inspire us, by the concern he still shows for the afflicted and the lost, to be more sensitive to human need and untiring in reliving distress. This we ask you through Christ our Lord. Amen.
By the Sign of the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ and with St. Anthony to intercede for us, may we be preserved from all evil and be blessed with everything that is truly good.
St Francis pray for us St Claire pray for us.
St Anthony Pray for us. Amen.

Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity. Death is not extinguishing the light, but putting out the lamp because the dawn has come

Lighting a Candle for the Holy Souls
In thanksgiving for the light and love we received in and through ___________ we light this candle and pray a prayer that our ancestors prayed each time they lit a candle: ‘A Shlánaitheoir, go dtuga tú soilse Flaithiúnais dár n-anamacha is na anamacha atá imithe romhainn faoi chomartha an chreideamh’ ‘Lord, show the light of Heaven to our souls and the souls of those who are gone before us marked with the sign of faith’

Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 18th – 26th June
THE annual Our Mother of Perpetual Help novena will again be different this year from those that took place before Covid-19. The novena will be celebrated online only via the Redemptorist website, novena.ie http://novena.ie. There will be four sessions daily – at 8am, 10am, 7.15pm and 9pm. Prayer for Healing O Jesus, we believe in you, we hope in you, and we love you. Strengthen our faith, renew our hope and love, and grant our prayers. Touch with your healing love, O Lord, all who feel the hurt of life’s wounds. Long ago, when people prayed to you for healing, you listened to them, blessed them and answered their prayer. Heal us now of our sinfulness and of the hatred that divides us. Take away our hardness of heart. Open our eyes which are often blind to the needs of others. Remove our selfishness and our greed. Give us self-control at all times, and fill our hearts with your eternal love. O Jesus, we ask you now to heal and bless us, and fill us with your peace. Amen. Novena Prayer Mother of Perpetual Help, with the greatest confidence we come before your holy picture to be inspired by the example of your life. We think of you at that moment when, full of faith and trust, you accepted God’s call to be the mother of his Son. Help us, your children to accept with joy our own calling in life. When you learned that your cousin Elizabeth was in need you immediately went to serve her and offer your help. Help us, like you, to be concerned for others. We think of you, Mother, at the foot of the cross. Your heart must have bled to see your Son in agony. But your joy was great when he rose from the dead, victorious over the powers of evil. Mothers of Sorrows, help us through the trials and disappointments of life. Help us not to lose heart. May we share with you and your Son the joy of having courageously faced up to all the challenges of life. Amen

Parish schools close this week for the summer holidays. We wish all our students and staff members a safe and enjoyable break. We welcome all visitors to the parish this summer, may their time among us be filled with friendship, and give them a sense of connection with our community. May it be a time when we become more aware of the presence of God in the people that we meet, and in the beautiful countryside that we are so blessed to live in. Remember safety first at all times.

Donate through the Parish Website www.abbeyfealparish.ie You can now make a donation to the parish, through the parish website. Click on to the parish website at www.abbeyfealeparish.ie and you will see a Donate button on the right-hand side on the front page of the website. Just follow the instructions and you will be able to make a donation to the parish. It is now possible for parishioners to set up a weekly or monthly donation through the Donate button. Just follow the instructions on the screen. Sincere thanks for your continued generosity to the parish.

Anois teacht an Earraigh, beidh an lá ag dul chun síneadh,
Is tar éis na Feile Bríde, ardóigh mé mo sheol, Ó chuir mé i'm cheann é, ní stopfaidh mé choiche,
Go bhfillfidh mé ar ais ar Chontae Mhuigheo.

Holiday Prayer.
Lord, protect and bless all those who are on holidays .
Re-create them in body, mind and spirit.
Help them to let go, to step of the treadmill of stress and predictable routine.
Help us all to create a “Sabbath space” in our hearts, our lives and our relationships.
Donate through the Parish Website www.abbeyfealparish.ie
You can now make a donation to the parish, through the parish website. Click on to the parish website at www.abbeyfealeparish.ie and you will see a Donate button on the right-hand side on the front page of the website. Just follow the instructions and you will be able to make a donation to the parish.

Ar dheis Dé raibh a anam.

Donate through the Parish Website www.abbeyfealparish.ie You can now make a donation to the parish, through the parish website. Click on to the parish website at www.abbeyfealeparish.ie and you will see a Donate button on the right-hand side on the front page of the website. Just follow the instructions and you will be able to make a donation to the parish. It is now possible for parishioners to set up a weekly or monthly donation through the Donate button. Just follow the instructions on the screen. Sincere thanks for your continued generosity to the parish.

DO YOU NEED TO TALK: the Samaritans 24 hour service on 116123 or Pieta House 24 hour service 1800 247 247.
Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times.

“ Bear in mind that children of all ages have one thing in common, They close their ears to advice and open their eyes to example”
Blessing
May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be at your back may the sunshine warm upon your face
May the rain fall softly on your fields, And may you keep safe in the gentle,
Loving arms of God Irish blessing

Summer blessing for families
May we make our homes place of relaxation, joy, love, peace and safety. May we be generous and considerate, not thinking only about ourselves, but Helping others enjoy the blessings of the summertime. Lord God, Creator of all thins, guide our steps and strengthen our hearts during these months of summer vacation days. Grant us refreshment of mind and body. May we constantly strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our loved ones and in the world around us as we enjoy the warm days of summertime.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Visiting a Graveyard
Lord we come to this holy place to pray for the soul of someone we love and still cherish. Their body lies in the womb of the earth, but we trust that their spirits and soul are free and that their love is with us always. We take a moment to remember them and join with them and with each other in silence and prayer. We make these prayers through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for the People of Ukraine
Loving God,
We pray for the people of Ukraine,
For all those suffering or afraid,
that you will be close to them and protect them.
We pray for world leaders,
for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices.
We pray for the world; that in this moment of crisis,
we may reach out in solidarity
to our brothers and sisters in need.
May we walk in your ways
so that peace and justice
become a reality for the people of Ukraineand for all the world. Amen
Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for us! Our Lady of Kyiv, pray for us!

Prayer for Gods Support
May He support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then, in His Mercy, may He find us safe lodging and a holy rest, and peace at last. Amen.

Prayer at the Crib
The Word was made flesh
As we come before the crib
Draw us into the circle of adoration.
Help us to take on the wonder of the shepherds.
Lead us to “the wonder child” with us.
Bless our hearts with memories of other cribs.
Hold us open to the miracle of
Divinity in the straw.
Take us into this surrender in faith
Give us eyes to see the God who is with us in swaddling clothes.
Nurture us with the love of Mary and Joseph.
Minister to our pains and our doubts through
The humility of the shepherds.
Help us to hear the song of peace in our hearts.
Bring us to a place of healing, in to a still centre, into a prayer
That is deeper than words.
Amen

Christ be our Light
Longing for light, we wait in darkness,
Longing for truth, we turn to you,
Make us your own, your holy people,
Light for the world to see.
Christ, be our Light, shine in our hearts,
shine through the darkness;
Christ, be our Light,
Shine in your church, gathered today.
Longing for peace, our world is troubled,
Longing for hope, many despair,
Your word alone, has power to save us,
Make us your living voice.
Longing for food, many are hungry,
Longing for water, many still thirst,
Make us your bread, broken for others,
Shared until all are fed.

Prayer for Vocations
God our Father, send workers into your harvest.
May the Spirit we received in baptism
Touch the hearts of many
To offer themselves in priesthood, in the diaconate and religious life
And other forms of service.
Give the parents and families of our diocese
The wisdom and courage to support young people
In searching for and following the call of God in their lives

A Prayer for everyday
Every day I need you Lord,
But this day especially, I need some extra strength,
To face whatever is to be. This day more than any day, I need to feel you near, To fortify my courage,
And to overcome my fear. By myself, I cannot meet, The challenge of the hour, There are times when humans help,
But we need a higher power.
To assist us bear
What must be borne,
An so dear Lord, I pray Hold on to my trembling hand, And be near me today. Amen

Prayer for Racial Healing
God of justice, in your wisdom you create all people in your image, without exception. Through your goodness, open our eyes to see the dignity, beauty, and worth of every human being. Open our minds to understand that all your children are brothers and sisters in the same human family. Open our hearts to repent of racist attitudes, behaviours, and speech which demean others. Open our ears to hear the cries of those wounded by racial discrimination, and their passionate appeals for change. Strengthen our resolve to make amends for past injustices and to right the wrongs of history. And fill us with courage that we might seek to heal wounds, build bridges, forgive and be forgiven, and establish peace and equality for all in our communities. We make this prayer through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen

Lord help me to remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that you and I can’t h
Good Night To Our Blessed Mother
Night is falling dear Mother, the long day is o'er! And before thy loved image I am kneeling once more To thank thee for keeping me safe through the day To ask thee this night to keep evil away. Many times have I fallen today, Mother Dear, Many graces neglected, since last I knelt here; Wilt thou not in pity, my own Mother mild, Ask Jesus to pardon the sins of thy child? I am going to rest, for the day's work is done Its hours and its moments have passed one by one; And the God who will judge me has noted them all, He has numbered each grace, He has counted each fall. In His book they are written against the last day, O Mother, ask Jesus to wash them away; For one drop of His blood which for sinners was spilt, Is sufficient to cleanse the whole world of its guilt. And if ere the dawn I should draw my last breath And the sleep that I take be the long sleep of death, Be near me, dear Mother, for dear Jesus' sake When my soul on Eternity's shore shall awake. www.olrl.org/
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Prayer for Gods Support
May He support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then, in His Mercy, may He find us safe lodging and a holy rest, and peace at last. Amen.

Grow Mental Health- Friendly Community based groups for anyone experiencing mental health issue through 12 Step Program of connection, hope, identity by empowering people to nurture their positive wellbeing by supporting personal growth through education, peer support and self-teaching. Based in 33 Henry Street and Croom, several meetings including new meeting on Monday 11-1pm. Contact Michael 086-6063182/Celia 0861526966/Www.grow.ie
Citizens Advice Helpline
Are open to dealing with your queries Monday to Friday. You can contact between 9:30am and 4:15pm by phone on 0761-07-5780, or by email at limerick@citinfo.ie
Aware
Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support www.aware.ie Tel: Freephone 1800 80 48 48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm). Email: supportmail@aware.ie
Information and Support for Birth Mothers - whose babies were placed for adoption may be found at www.birthinfo.ie or by calling the relevant section of TUSLA at +353 818 445 500
The Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage is back in its full capacity for 2024, bringing a full team of workers and assisted pilgrims. If you know someone (family member, neighbour, friend etc) who would like to travel as part of our assisted pilgrim section please let the know. Further information available from Limerick Diocesan Office on 061-350000.
Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times.
St Anthony Novena every Monday evening during the 7pm Monday Mass.

Congratulations to Elaine O’Callaghan and Justin Flemming who celebrated the sacrament of Marriage in Abbeyfeale on Saturday 1st June .

Request for Assistance Limerick 061/317327

Summer blessing for families
May we make our homes place of relaxation, joy, love, peace and safety. May we be generous and considerate, not thinking only about ourselves, but Helping others enjoy the blessings of the summertime. Lord God, Creator of all thins, guide our steps and strengthen our hearts during these months of summer vacation days. Grant us refreshment of mind and body. May we constantly strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our loved ones and in the world around us as we enjoy the warm days of summertime.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

A Blessing of Saint Brigid’s Crosses
Father of all creation and Lord of Light, you have given us life and entrusted your creation to us to use it and to care for it.
We ask you to bless these crosses made of green rushes in memory of holy Brigid, who used the cross to recall and to teach your Son’s life, death and resurrection.
May these crosses be a sign of our sharing in the Paschal Mystery of your Son and a sign of your protection of our lives, our land and its creatures through Brigid’s intercession during the coming year and always. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
The crosses are sprinkled with holy water:
May the blessing of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit be on these crosses and on the places where they hang and on everyone who looks at them. Amen.

A Prayer for our Irish Emigrants
As we approach the Feast of St Patrick we remember all those who have emigrated from Ireland to seek a new life abroad. This week we remember and pray for them. Lord, some may know the bleakness of life, its capacity to disappoint,
the waning of energy or health.
Yet they have a place in the soul which time cannot touch, a wisdom and beauty from lives deeply inhabited.
May all of them know the warmth of their soul, the natural shelter around their lives.
In dignity and freedom,
may they return home to themselves.
Amen. Anon
A collection in support of emigrant support services will be held at all Masses on St Patrick’s Day.

Lenten Prayer for Spiritual Renewal
God, our heavenly Father,
look upon me and hear my prayer
during this holy Season of Lent.
Without You I can do nothing.
By Your Spirit help me to know what is right
and to be eager in doing Your will.
Keep me from sin, and help me live
by Your commandment of love.
Fill my heart with Your love
and keep me faithful to the Gospel of Christ.
Give me the grace to rise above my human weakness.
Father, our source of life,
let me walk more readily in Your ways.
Guide me in Your gentle mercy,
for left to myself I cannot do Your Will.
I ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit, God, forever.
Amen.

Daily Lenten Prayer
Today Lord, I choose life, I choose your love and the challenge to live it and share it, I choose hope, even in moments of darkness, I choose faith, accepting you as Lord and God, I choose to let go of some part of my burdens, day by day handing them over to you, I choose to take hold of your strength and power ever more deeply in my life. May this truly be for me a time of new life, of change, challenge and growth. May I come to Easter with a heart open to dying with you and rising to your new life, day by day. Amen

Sprinkling of Holy Water
Lord, we ask you to bless this grave and draw close our beloved (parent, friend, etc.) Because Jesus did not remain in a tomb, we trust that it is the same for…………….
Death may end a life, but it never ends a relationships. Give us the grace to trust that __________’s love and light are with us always. May ________’s love continue to affect who we are and what we do. Draw _______ close to you and just as s/he is at peace we pray today for peace and healing for ourselves. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen

Faith Faith, it’s a beautiful thing, That little word with the special ring, It’s faith in the things I cannot see, Like knowing my God is always with me, Faith that everything will turn out alright, That my days of darkness will lead into light, Faith that Jesus will take my hand, And guide me through things I don’t understand, That no matter where I roam, far and wide, My God will be there by me side, And until I’m home in Heaven above, I will always know my God’s true love, And until that day He call me home, I will never have to walk alone, To know that someday I’ll hear angels sing Faith, it’s a beautiful thing.

Faith Faith, it’s a beautiful thing, That little word with the special ring, It’s faith in the things I cannot see, Like knowing my God is always with me, Faith that everything will turn out alright, That my days of darkness will lead into light, Faith that Jesus will take my hand, And guide me through things I don’t understand, That no matter where I roam, far and wide, My God will be there by me side, And until I’m home in Heaven above, I will always know my God’s true love, And until that day He call me home, I will never have to walk alone, To know that someday I’ll hear angels sing Faith, it’s a beautiful thing.

Queen of the May
Bring flowers of the rarest, bring blossoms the fairest,
From garden and woodland and hillside and dale:
Our full hearts are swelling, our glad voices telling
The praise of the loveliest flower on the vale.
O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today
Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May
O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today
Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May.
Their lady they name thee, their mistress proclaim thee.
Oh, grant that thy children on earth be as true,
As long as the bowers are radiant with flowers,
As long as the azure shall keep it’s bright hue.

Confirmation To help girls and boys prepare for Confirmation our own Fr Chris O'Donnell has, to produced 3 video lessons for Confirmation children and their families.
The lessons are delivered by Johanna O'Brien and Eleanor O'Brien from Limerick along with Fr Chris. Both Johanna and Eleanor trained as teachers at Mary Immaculate College and have been involved in the Limerick Diocese's Youth Ministry programmes.
Many thanks to Leonie Passmore, Principal of Scoil Mocheallóg in Kilmallock, who supported the initiative by providing a classroom to record the lessons. Available on the Limerick Diocese webpage; www.limerickdiocese.org