Notices

The gift of hearing is a precious gift.

The gift of hearing is a precious gift.
But it only with the heart that we can hear rightly.
The cry of a needy person may reach our ears,
but unless it reaches our heart
we will not feel the person’s pain,
and it is unlikely that we will…
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COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:

ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available…
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Season of Creation2021:

Restoring our Common Home takes place this year from 1st September to 4th October, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. During this season we are asked to join together to celebrate creation and protect our common home through prayer, reflection and action. Resources for the Season of Creation are available on
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The Cathedral Draw

In each Diocese the Cathedral is regarded as the Church at the heart of the Diocese, the Church where the Bishop presides over the life of the…
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Thomastown Parish Pastoral Council

Thomastown Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Wednesday 8th September. The Parish Council consists of the Parish Priest together a representative group of Parishioners. The role of…
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Re-opening Ireland:

Thank you for your efforts to play your part in re-opening Ireland.
It is good news that as the country reopens further, from Monday 6th September the numbers
permitted by the State to gather for Church Ceremonies is extended to 50% of venue capacity.
Our stewards, to whom we’re very grateful…
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Cead Mile Failte:

Cead Mile Failte: Welcome to Tom Philip Brennan, Dangan Terrace, baptised into the family of God recently.

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Upcoming Events at Mount St Anne’s, Killenard, Portarlington, Co. Laois.

For the grownups, here are a few offerings:
Upcoming Events at Mount St Anne’s, Killenard, Portarlington, Co. Laois.
Prayerful Meditation Day – Saturday 18th September 2021. 10am – 3.30pm.…
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Veritas,

Veritas, the Catholic Publishing Company, based at Lower Abbey Street in Dublin, offers a wonderful selection of Children’s Bibles. A good, and useful present to the grandchildren returning to school these days. Check the Website.

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Affordable Live-in Homecare

Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on 087 991 6791 or 087 744 0729. Our website is

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