Notices

Cemetery Masses:

Unfortunately, it is still deemed unwise to hold Cemetery Masses. Fr. Dan will bless the graves at Colmcille Cemetery on Thursday, and the blessing will be put…

Re-opening Ireland:

Keep up the good work! Thank you for your efforts to play your part in re-opening Ireland. Government talks about avoiding ‘anticipatory behaviour’. We may be inclined to think that all is well and caution can be abandoned. We get many reminders of the need to be careful. Thanks to all who have worked…

June Collection

The June Collection is currently due. This is one of the six collections taken up throughout the Diocese during the year that supports the priests of the Diocese. All other income goes to the costs of administering the Parish. Sincere thanks to all for your continued generosity to the Parish during these difficult times.…

Lough Derg 2021:

Lough Derg 2021: Lough Derg regrets that it will not be possible in 2021 to reopen Station Island for the Traditional Three-Day Pilgrimage or even for the autumn programme of Day Retreats. Lough Derg will again offer the opportunity to “Do Lough Derg from wherever you are” on 3rd – 5th July.
The…

Safeguarding Concerns

If you have a child safeguarding concern or wish to raise a matter from the past you may contact any of the following: Diocesan Designated Persons Ms. Kathleen Sherry 085 8021633 safeguading@ossory.ie Mr. Cathal Cullen 087 100 0232 or Ms. Rose Brophy 087 331 4330 Garda National Protective Services 01 6663430/35 Civil Authorities Tusla…

Thomastown parish senior citizens

Thomastown parish senior citizens second-hand shop: currently open every Thursday to start and in July back to two days weekly. Call in for a bargain, and the…

The Sacred Heart

One of our altars in the Parish Church is dedicated to the Sacred Heart. Annually, people pray a Novena for 9 days leading to the feast of…

First Friday

The First Friday of each month is associated in parishes with bringing Holy Communion to those who are unable to come to Church to receive the Sacrament.…

Baptisms

Baptisms are being celebrated, but always adhering to the guidelines – and for now celebrated only as a single-family celebration’. Please contact the Office or Fr. Dan.…

Welcome:

Cead Mile Failte to Oisin James Freyne, Berkley Lawn; Isabella Doyle, Jerpoint Church; Aaron Doyle, Jerpoint Church & Maya Jane Glynn, Kilmurry baptised into the family